Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a formidable 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff as resolution climbs to 4K. This combination, ranking in the 68.5th percentile of all tested combos in this game, shows that while the CPU and GPU are well-matched for high-refresh-rate play at lower resolutions, the demands of 4K Ultra expose the limits of this specific configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for the RX 6800 XT and i5-12400F in Undisputed shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation is heavily dependent on the quality preset. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 348 FPS at 1080p to 252 FPS at 1440p, a 27.6% reduction, and then to 159 FPS at 4K, a 36.9% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep drop at 4K Low suggests the GPU is beginning to hit its limits, even with the reduced shader complexity.

The scaling at High settings is more moderate. The transition from 1080p (207 FPS) to 1440p (150 FPS) results in a 27.5% performance loss, which is nearly identical to the Low preset's drop. However, moving from 1440p to 4K High reduces the average FPS to 95, a 36.7% decline. This pattern implies that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU's rendering workload at 4K becomes the primary bottleneck, causing the frame rate to fall in a way that suggests a shift from a CPU-bound scenario to a GPU-bound one.

The Medium preset data, which includes min and max FPS readings, provides further insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 251 FPS with a min of 213 FPS, indicating a very stable frame time. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 181 FPS (min 154, max 208), and at 4K Medium, it falls to 115 FPS (min 97, max 132). The spread between min and max FPS at 4K Medium is 35 FPS, which is wider than the 31 FPS spread at 1080p. This widening variance at higher resolutions points to the GPU struggling more with occasional frame spikes, a sign that the memory bandwidth and compute resources are being taxed.

The most dramatic scaling occurs at Ultra settings. The RX 6800 XT manages 133 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is already a significant drop from the 207 FPS at High. At 1440p Ultra, the average falls to 96 FPS, a 27.8% reduction. However, the jump to 4K Ultra results in a catastrophic decline to just 61 FPS, a 36.5% drop from 1440p. This 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience, suggesting that the combination of the 16 GB VRAM buffer and the GPU's compute power is insufficient for the extreme demands of 4K Ultra in this title.

The data indicates that the i5-12400F is not the limiting factor at 4K. The consistent ~27-28% drop from 1080p to 1440p across Low, High, and Ultra presets shows that the CPU can handle the increased pixel count without issue. The problem emerges clearly when moving to 4K, where the GPU's rasterization and pixel processing capabilities become the bottleneck, leading to a more severe ~36-37% drop. This is a classic sign of a powerful mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU that starts to choke on the sheer pixel count.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Undisputed, a sports title that relies on physics and AI for player movement, the CPU's role is to maintain a consistent frame flow, particularly at higher FPS where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The benchmark data supports this, as the 1080p Low result of 348 FPS is exceptionally high, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond what is needed for most displays.

The processor's synthetic benchmark scores, such as a multi-core score of 12,380 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 1,680, place it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and the Intel Core i5-1335U, with deltaPct values of 0% and 0.3% respectively, showing that the i5-12400F is competitive with modern mid-range mobile and desktop parts. In this game's context, the single-thread performance is likely more critical than the multi-thread performance, as boxing simulations typically do not scale perfectly across 12 threads. The 909 score in 3dmark_single_thread and the 1,680 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggest a strong single-core capability that translates to high minimum FPS in CPU-bound scenarios.

The fact that the FPS drops from 348 at 1080p Low to 252 at 1440p Low, a 27.6% reduction, while the resolution increases by 77.8% in pixel count, proves that the CPU is not the primary limiter at these settings. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see a smaller performance difference between resolutions, as the GPU would be waiting for the CPU. Instead, the large drops indicate the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. The 4K Low result of 159 FPS further confirms that even at lower settings, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the deciding factors, not the CPU's 6 cores.

The L3 cache of 18 MB shared is adequate for gaming, and the 12 threads help with background tasks and game logic. The data shows no evidence of the CPU holding back the GPU at 1440p High, where the 150 FPS average is still significantly above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. Only at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is struggling to maintain 61 FPS, does the CPU have ample headroom to wait, making the GPU the clear bottleneck in that scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT holds a combo rank of 1,170 out of 3,718 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the top 31.5% of all systems tested, which is a strong result, but not the absolute top tier. The percentileVsAllCpus of 73 for the CPU and percentileVsAllGpus of 85 for the GPU indicate that both components are individually above average, but their pairing in this game yields a combined result that is slightly less than the sum of its parts.

The GPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (1.5% faster) and the Intel Arc A550M (2.5% slower), showing that the RX 6800 XT is in a competitive performance class. However, the combo rank suggests that other pairings, perhaps with faster CPUs or more balanced GPU-CPU combinations, achieve better results in Undisputed. The rank of 1,170 implies that there are over 2,500 other combos that perform better, which is a significant number, but it also means this combo outperforms the majority of systems tested.

The implication is that while the i5-12400F is a capable partner, the RX 6800 XT might be slightly underutilized in certain scenarios, or the game itself is not optimized to take full advantage of the GPU's 4,608 shading units. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo produces 348 FPS, which is an extraordinary number, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 61 FPS. This wide range suggests that the combo's ranking is heavily influenced by the resolution and settings tested, and that it performs relatively better at lower resolutions where the CPU can keep up.

The fact that the combo is in the 68.5th percentile (100 - (1170/3718)*100) indicates a solid, above-average gaming machine. It is not a top-100 combo, but it is far from a low-end setup. The data suggests that users with this combo should focus on 1080p or 1440p gaming to maximize the experience, as the 4K Ultra performance is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with this hardware is comprehensive, covering four settings at three resolutions. At 1080p, the results are exceptional: Low settings yield an average of 348 FPS, Medium 251 FPS (min 213, max 288), High 207 FPS, and Ultra 133 FPS. This shows a linear degradation from Low to Ultra, with the Ultra preset reducing performance by 61.8% compared to Low. The min FPS at Medium (213 FPS) is still above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, ensuring a buttery smooth experience.

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains very high. Low settings produce 252 FPS, Medium 181 FPS (min 154, max 208), High 150 FPS, and Ultra 96 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p is a 36% drop, which is more severe than the 30.4% drop at 1080p (207 to 133 FPS). This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects, such as shadows and reflections, have a disproportionately higher cost at higher resolutions. The 96 FPS at 1440p Ultra is still playable, but it is nearing the point where a high-refresh-rate display would not be fully utilized.

At 4K, the performance drops significantly across all settings. Low settings average 159 FPS, which is still impressive, but the Medium preset falls to 115 FPS (min 97, max 132). High settings yield 95 FPS, and Ultra drops to just 61 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement that falls below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for many gamers. The min FPS at 4K Medium is 97, showing that even the lower settings can have occasional drops, but the average remains acceptable.

The data reveals that the most efficient settings for this combo are at 1440p with High or Medium settings, where the FPS is above 150 and the visual quality is high. At 1080p, all settings are playable, even Ultra, but the GPU is not being fully stressed. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings provide a consistent experience above 100 FPS, with High being borderline and Ultra struggling to maintain 61 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K Ultra?*

A: Yes, but barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. However, this is the lowest result in the dataset, and it may drop below 60 in intense gameplay moments, as the min FPS was not recorded for this setting.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 150, which is perfect for a 144 Hz monitor. Even at 1440p Ultra, the average of 96 FPS is acceptable for a 100 Hz display.

Q: How does the i5-12400F perform relative to its rivals in this game?

A: The i5-12400F's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (0.3% delta). This indicates that the i5-12400F is on par with these CPUs, but the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU at higher resolutions.

*Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM of the RX 6800 XT sufficient for Undisputed?*

A: The 16 GB of VRAM is more than enough for this game, as the highest settings at 4K do not appear to exceed this amount. The performance drop at 4K Ultra is more likely due to the GPU's compute power and bandwidth, not a lack of VRAM.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 348 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 133 FPS. This represents a 61.8% reduction in performance, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding.

Q: Are the Medium settings at 4K playable?

A: Yes. The 4K Medium preset averages 115 FPS with a min FPS of 97, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes it a viable option for 4K gaming on a standard 60 Hz monitor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's display and preference for visual fidelity. For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it provides an average of 133 FPS, which is smooth and visually superior to the lower presets. The performance is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the high FPS ensures minimal input lag.

For a 1440p display, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 150 FPS, which is ideal for a 144 Hz monitor, and the visual quality is nearly as good as Ultra. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 96 FPS, which is still playable but may not be smooth enough for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 181 FPS, but the visual downgrade from High is noticeable.

For a 4K display, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the most balanced option. It provides an average of 115 FPS, which is smooth on a 120 Hz display, and the min FPS of 97 ensures that frame drops are rare. The High preset at 4K averages 95 FPS, which is acceptable but closer to the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 61 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, and the performance is too close to the minimum playable threshold.

The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play where maximum FPS is prioritized over visuals, as it yields 348 FPS at 1080p, 252 FPS at 1440p, and 159 FPS at 4K. In summary, the data indicates that the High preset at 1440p and the Medium preset at 4K offer the best combination of visual quality and performance for this specific CPU-GPU pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, is the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed. Its 4,608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, combined with a 256-bit memory bus and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, provide a raw compute power of 20.74 TFLOPS. The GPU's boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz are high for its generation, allowing it to process the game's physics and rendering effects efficiently. The memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s is crucial for high-resolution textures, and the 16 GB VRAM ensures that the game's assets are never swapped out, even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Passmark G3D score of 24,980 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,689, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (1.5% faster) and the Intel Arc A550M (2.5% slower), but in Undisputed, the RX 6800 XT's performance is more dependent on the resolution and settings than on its raw benchmark score. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, where the FPS drops significantly across all settings, indicating that the compute units and memory bandwidth are saturated.

The GPU's role becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not fully utilized, as the CPU is able to feed it frames at 348 FPS. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU's pixel fill rate becomes the limiting factor. The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS is a stark contrast to the 1080p Low result, showing that the GPU's performance is heavily workload-dependent. The 72 ray tracing cores are present but not directly relevant to this title's traditional rendering, and the 128 ROPs are tasked with filling the screen, which becomes more demanding at 4K.

The GPU's TDP of 300 W and dual-slot design indicate it is a high-power component, but the data does not show any thermal throttling issues, as the FPS remains consistent within each setting. The 256-bit memory bus and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's data transfer needs, as evidenced by the stable min FPS at 1440p Medium (154 FPS). The GPU's performance in Undisputed is exactly what one would expect from a high-end RDNA 2 card: it excels at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high FPS at 4K Ultra, making it a card for high-refresh-rate esports and 1440p gaming rather than 4K max settings.