Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, with 4K Ultra proving to be the only setting that pushes the GPU past its comfort zone. The pairing ranks in the 64th percentile of tested combos, and the data shows the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB frame buffer is a decisive asset at higher resolutions, though the CPU's six-core architecture keeps pace without becoming a bottleneck.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest recorded average is 237.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, indicating the combo can vastly exceed display refresh rates when visual fidelity is lowered.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19221 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167), while being 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364).

Q: Does the RX 7600 XT outperform the standard RX 7600?

A: The data shows the RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 20146, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (20258), but it is 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (19774).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p High and 1440p High?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 141.4, dropping to 101.3 at 2560x1440 with the same settings, a reduction of approximately 28%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 45.1, which is the lowest measured result in the entire dataset, indicating the GPU is heavily taxed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings.

Q: How many cores does the i5-12400F have, and what is its boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Undisputed, and its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth is a defining characteristic. The benchmark results show that this memory capacity becomes more critical as resolution increases; at 4K, the gap between Low (110.7 FPS) and Ultra (45.1 FPS) is 65.6 FPS, a massive swing that suggests the GPU's compute units (2048 shading units) are saturated by the Ultra preset's demands. The card's boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz provide the raw throughput, achieving a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers is notable. Its average benchmark score of 20146 places it just 0.3% above the AMD Radeon RX 460 (20088) and 1.9% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (19774), yet it trails the RX 7600 by 0.6%. This suggests the XT variant's advantage lies not in raw compute but in its larger frame buffer, which is directly reflected in the 4K results where memory pressure is highest. The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, as even High settings yield 141.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the 45.1 FPS result shows the GPU's limits are reached.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance, with frame rates dropping consistently as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 141.4 at 1920x1080 to 101.3 at 2560x1440, and then to 66.8 at 3840x2160. This represents a 52.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but not linear, indicating that the GPU's 16 GB buffer helps mitigate some of the memory overhead at 1440p.

The Low preset shows the most extreme scaling, starting at 237.1 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 174.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 110.7 FPS at 4K. This 46.7% drop from 1080p to 4K is smaller than the High preset's drop, suggesting that when the GPU is less stressed by visual effects, the resolution becomes the primary variable. Conversely, the Ultra preset shows the steepest fall: 91 FPS at 1080p, 67.8 FPS at 1440p, and 45.1 FPS at 4K, a 50.4% reduction. This indicates that at Ultra, the combination of high resolution and maximum settings compounds the GPU's workload, making it the clear bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high: Low averages 237.1 FPS, Medium 169.9 FPS, High 141.4 FPS, and Ultra 91 FPS. The spread of 146.1 FPS between Low and Ultra demonstrates the GPU's ability to handle high refresh rates at standard HD, but also shows the significant performance cost of the Ultra preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 174.5 FPS (Low), 122.8 FPS (Medium), 101.3 FPS (High), and 67.8 FPS (Ultra). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is uniform across presets, averaging around 30%, which is consistent with the increase in pixel count. At 3840x2160, the results are 110.7 FPS (Low), 81.1 FPS (Medium), 66.8 FPS (High), and 45.1 FPS (Ultra). The 4K Low result remains above 100 FPS, which is impressive, but the Ultra result falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay on most displays.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1018 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 64th percentile, meaning it outperforms a majority of other pairings in the database. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 versus all CPUs is higher than the GPU's percentile rank of 63 versus all GPUs, suggesting the processor has more headroom relative to its peers than the graphics card.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a tight cluster of performance: the i5-12400F (19221) is 0.1% above the i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% above the i5-1335U (19167), while being 0.7% below the Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364). This indicates the CPU is well-matched with its competition. The GPU's rival cluster is similarly close, with the RX 7600 XT (20146) sitting between the RX 460 (20088) and the RTX 2060 SUPER (19774) on the low end, and the RX 7600 (20258) on the high end. The combo's mid-pack ranking is a reflection of the GPU's slightly below-average position relative to its peers, despite the CPU's strong showing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 141.4 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (169.9 FPS) while still delivering frame rates well above 120 Hz, suitable for high-refresh monitors. The Ultra preset at 91 FPS is playable but sacrifices too much performance for marginal visual gains in a sports title.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 122.8 FPS is the best option, as it maintains high smoothness while the High preset at 101.3 FPS still offers a good experience. The Ultra preset at 67.8 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but not ideal for competitive play. For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 110.7 FPS is the only way to achieve triple-digit frame rates, while the Medium preset at 81.1 FPS is the highest quality that remains fluid. The High preset at 66.8 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 45.1 FPS should be avoided for serious gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F plays a supporting role in this combo, providing a solid foundation that does not bottleneck the GPU in Undisputed. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, the CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache are sufficient for the game's physics and AI calculations. The 3dmark results show a single-thread score of 909 and a max-threads score of 5912, indicating strong scaling up to 8 threads (4779) but diminishing returns beyond that.

The CPU's benchmark scores are consistent with its 77th percentile ranking, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332. The PassMark multithread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481 further confirm its balanced performance. In Undisputed, the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor at any resolution, as the FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are primarily driven by the GPU's workload. The 65W TDP and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) make it a power-efficient partner that lets the RX 7600 XT operate at its full potential without CPU-induced frame pacing issues.