Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra. The measured frames per second (FPS) show a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower loads. This pairing ranks in the 56th percentile of tested combos, indicating a solid mid-tier performer that excels in esports-style framerates but struggles with maximum visual fidelity at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and exposes the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 272.4 at 1920x1080 to 128.9 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 143.5 FPS. This steep decline is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the average falls from 104.1 at 1080p to 45.8 at 4K. The half-resolution step from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 consistently shows a performance hit of roughly 37-38% across all settings, indicating that the RX 6700 XT's 192-bit memory bus and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the pixel count increase.

The pattern points to a classic GPU-bound scenario. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the FPS drops from 165.2 to 118.6, which is a 28.2% decrease. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K at the same settings is a 36.2% drop (118.6 to 75.6). This disproportionate decline at the highest resolution suggests the RDNA 2.0 architecture, with its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, cannot maintain throughput as the fill rate demands escalate. The CPU's role becomes secondary; with only a 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost, the i5-12400F has sufficient single-thread performance to feed the GPU at lower resolutions but is not the limiting factor in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Low settings yields an average of 272.4 FPS, which is 107.3 FPS higher than the next best 1080p preset (Medium at 198.4). This provides the maximum frame rate for fast-paced gameplay.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 75.6, which is playable. However, Ultra settings at 4K drops to 45.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth motion.

Q: How much performance is lost between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the drop from High (165.2 FPS) to Ultra (104.1 FPS) is a 61.1 FPS loss. At 2560x1440, the same setting change reduces FPS from 118.6 to 73.5, a 45.1 FPS difference.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game's demands?

A: The measured results suggest yes. At 4K Ultra, the RX 6700 XT still delivers 45.8 FPS, and the 12 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus is not a reported constraint in the data, as the GPU's compute limits are reached first.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 882 out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the 55.8th percentile. This is a mid-pack result, indicating it outperforms a slight majority of alternatives.

Q: What is the ideal setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 offer a 144.2 FPS average, which is 25.6 FPS higher than High settings (118.6). This provides a smooth experience while retaining moderate visual quality.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units are the driving force behind the measured FPS. The GPU has a base clock of 2321 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz. These clock speeds, combined with a 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, allow the card to produce 165.2 FPS at 1080p High and 75.6 FPS at 4K High.

The GPU's performance ceiling is evident in the Ultra preset results. At 4K Ultra, the card produces 45.8 FPS, which is 29.8 FPS lower than the 4K High result. This indicates the card's 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is insufficient for the most demanding settings at high resolutions. However, the card's strength lies in its consistency across lower presets. The transition from Low to Medium at 1080p only costs 74.0 FPS (272.4 to 198.4), showing that the GPU has significant headroom for moderate visual improvements. The 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs are well-balanced for the game's geometry load, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1440p Medium (144.2 FPS) to 1440p High (118.6 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide spread across presets. Low settings produce an average of 272.4 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings follow at 198.4 FPS, High at 165.2 FPS, and Ultra at 104.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 168.3 FPS, representing a 61.8% performance loss for maximum visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 197.1 FPS at Low, 144.2 FPS at Medium, 118.6 FPS at High, and 73.5 FPS at Ultra. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first data point that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, indicating a shift from CPU-bound to GPU-bound behavior. At 3840x2160, the results compress significantly: Low produces 128.9 FPS, Medium 93.4 FPS, High 75.6 FPS, and Ultra 45.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 83.1 FPS, which is half the absolute difference seen at 1080p, confirming that the GPU is saturated at this resolution.

The 4K Low result of 128.9 FPS is particularly telling; it is higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 73.5 FPS. This suggests that the game's Low preset significantly reduces shading and texture work, allowing the RX 6700 XT to maintain high throughput even at 8.3 million pixels. Conversely, the 1080p Ultra result of 104.1 FPS is lower than the 1440p Low result of 197.1 FPS, highlighting that settings have a greater impact on this GPU than resolution alone.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides a solid foundation with 6 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, delivers strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2221. This is crucial for a sports title like Undisputed, which relies on consistent frame pacing.

The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain data flow to the GPU. In the measured results, the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 272.4 FPS, which is close to the practical ceiling for many displays. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3481 indicate that the i5-12400F can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without limiting the GPU.

However, the CPU's limitations become apparent when comparing to its nearest rivals. The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is only 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's 19210. This near-parity suggests that older high-end CPUs can match its output, but the i5-12400F's 65 W TDP and 10 nm process make it more efficient. The 3DMark max-threads score of 5912 confirms that the CPU scales well across its 12 threads, but it does not exhibit the multi-core dominance seen in higher-core-count processors.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to Medium settings at 1920x1080 as the optimal balance. This preset yields 198.4 FPS, which is 33.2 FPS higher than High settings (165.2) and only 74.0 FPS lower than Low (272.4). The Medium preset at 1080p provides a 90.6% improvement over Ultra (104.1 FPS) while retaining enough visual detail for a quality presentation.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings are again the recommended choice, producing 144.2 FPS. This is 25.6 FPS higher than High (118.6) and only 52.9 FPS lower than Low (197.1). The 1440p Medium result is above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found in gaming monitors, making it ideal for competitive play. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, High settings at 1440p (118.6 FPS) are acceptable, but Ultra (73.5 FPS) introduces a noticeable frame rate penalty.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to High settings, which produces 75.6 FPS. This is 29.8 FPS higher than Ultra (45.8) and 17.8 FPS lower than Medium (93.4). The 4K High preset is the only 4K option that consistently stays above 60 FPS, providing a smooth experience. The 4K Medium result of 93.4 FPS is also viable, but the visual difference between Medium and High at this resolution is often negligible, making High the better choice.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing ranks 882 out of 1580 total combos. This places it in the 55.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms a majority of alternatives but does not reach the top tier. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning; the RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33721, which is only 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6800's 33493.

The CPU's contribution to this rank is modest. The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19221 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, but its nearest rivals show minimal performance gaps. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19364, which is 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-8700K scores 19210, which is 0.1% lower. This tight grouping means the CPU does not significantly boost the combo's rank.

The measured FPS data suggests that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it falls short of high-refresh 4K expectations. The 882nd rank out of 1580 is consistent with a mid-tier pairing that delivers excellent value in esports titles but requires settings compromises for AAA games at 4K. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, and users seeking higher 4K performance would need a more powerful card.