Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Undisputed, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a combination that is rarely bottlenecked by the CPU at lower resolutions, instead revealing the GPU's raw capability as the primary driver of frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the role of each component, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 155.4 FPS. This is a high refresh rate experience that remains fluid even with maximum graphical fidelity.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The average frame rate at 1080p Low is 404.2 FPS, which is more than five times higher than the 4K Ultra result of 73.1 FPS. This illustrates the massive performance range available depending on the resolution and settings chosen.

Q: Does the GPU's benchmark percentile suggest it is a high-performing part?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is in the 82nd percentile among all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 38358 places it virtually tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, which has a deltaPct of 0.0.

Q: What is the performance delta between this CPU and its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is only 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's score of 19210. This indicates near-identical synthetic performance between the two processors.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This allows the 6 cores and 12 threads to scale up from the 2.50 GHz base clock when demand is high.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combination ranks 323rd out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 20% of all configurations tested for this specific title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the undisputed performance anchor in this pairing. With 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, it provides a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the textures and geometry in Undisputed. The GPU's architecture is RDNA 3.0, built on a 5 nm process, and it features 5376 shading units. Its boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz are key factors in the high frame rates observed.

The data shows that the GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, suggesting the GPU is barely challenged. However, the scaling from 1080p to 4K demonstrates the GPU's workload growing substantially. The GPU's percentile rank of 82 and its average benchmark score of 38358 confirm its position as a top-tier part. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, has a nearly identical average score of 38349, showing the RX 7900 XT's performance class. The GPU also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for modern game features.

The GPU's memory configuration is a standout feature. The 20 GB frame buffer is substantial, and the 800.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the processor cores without stalling. This is particularly important at higher resolutions where larger textures and more complex scenes demand more memory throughput. The results show a clear trend: at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 73.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is working much harder to render each frame. The GPU’s raw compute power, rated at 51.48 TFLOPS for FP32, is directly reflected in the ability to maintain high frame rates even at 1440p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three resolutions. At 1080p, the combination is able to push frame rates into very high territory, with the Low preset hitting 404.2 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution; the GPU has ample headroom. When moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop, but remain exceptionally high. The High preset at 1440p achieves 176.3 FPS, which is still well above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The transition to 3840x2160 (4K) is where the GPU's limits begin to show. The High preset at 4K produces 109.2 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 242.7 FPS seen at 1080p High. This represents a 55% reduction in frame rate when quadrupling the pixel count. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, yielding 73.1 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the component limiting performance is almost entirely the GPU. The CPU's performance, as measured by its 3DMark scores, is consistent regardless of resolution, so the frame rate changes are directly attributable to the increased rendering load on the GPU.

The data implies that for a 4K display, users will need to adjust settings to maintain high refresh rates. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with a difference of 112.4 FPS (185.5 vs 73.1). This shows how impactful settings adjustments can be at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 248.8 FPS, which shows the GPU is so powerful that even the most demanding settings leave performance headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high. The Low preset averages 404.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 288.9 FPS, while High settings produce 242.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still achieves an excellent 155.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset averages 292.7 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium settings produce 210.3 FPS, and High settings yield 176.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 112.1 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate for most monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is taxed the most. The Low preset achieves 185.5 FPS, maintaining high performance. Medium settings produce 135.2 FPS, and High settings yield 109.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below the 100 FPS threshold, with an average of 73.1 FPS. This is the only measurement in the entire set that drops below 100 FPS, highlighting the extreme demands of 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 242.7 FPS, which is overkill for most displays but ensures zero frame drops. At 1440p, the High preset's 176.3 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K, the High preset maintains 109.2 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p and 1440p displays. At 1080p, it achieves 155.4 FPS, which is still excellent. At 1440p, it produces 112.1 FPS, which is also very good. However, at 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 73.1 FPS, which may not be sufficient for competitive play on high-refresh-rate displays. Users with 4K displays who want to use Ultra settings may need to accept a lower frame rate.

The Low and Medium presets are not necessary for this combination, as the High preset provides a superior visual experience with frame rates that are already exceptionally high. The data suggests that the High preset is the "sweet spot" for this CPU-GPU pairing, offering the best combination of visual fidelity and performance without the significant frame rate penalty of Ultra at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores show it is a capable mid-range processor; its 3DMark single-thread score is 909, and its max-thread score is 5912.

In this game, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The frame rates at 1080p are so high that the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck. The data shows that the CPU is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19221. This places it very close to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, which has a deltaPct of 0.1. This means the i5-12400F offers essentially the same synthetic performance as the older i7.

The CPU's architecture supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides flexibility. Its 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure it can communicate with the GPU without bandwidth limitations. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 shows the CPU can handle multi-threaded workloads, but the game's performance is not heavily dependent on CPU multi-threading, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across resolutions. The CPU's power efficiency, with a 65W TDP, is also noteworthy, but its performance headroom is clearly sufficient for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 323rd out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed. This puts it in the top 20.4% of all configurations, which is a strong result. This ranking is largely driven by the GPU's high percentile (82nd) and the CPU's solid mid-range performance (77th percentile). The data suggests that this combo is more capable than most, but it is not at the very top tier.

The ranking implies that while the GPU is a high-end part, the CPU is a mid-range part, and this combination is not as performant as one pairing the GPU with a top-tier CPU. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, performs nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks, so the ranking would likely be similar with that processor. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, also performs nearly identically, so swapping the GPU would not change the ranking significantly.

The rank of 323 out of 1580 indicates that there are 322 configurations that perform better in this specific game. These are likely combinations with more powerful CPUs or GPUs. However, the high frame rates measured in this analysis show that the 323rd rank still provides an excellent gaming experience. The combination is clearly in the upper echelon of tested hardware, and the data confirms it can handle Undisputed at high settings and resolutions without issue.