Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a profoundly GPU-bound experience in Undisputed, where the 6-core/12-thread processor’s capabilities are largely ancillary to the graphics card’s raw output. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load, indicating that the CPU’s 2.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clocks are more than sufficient to feed the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The processor’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680, ensures that the game’s simulation logic and input handling never become a bottleneck, even at 1080p where the GPU is producing over 350 FPS.

The data shows that the Core i5-12400F’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4/DDR5) provide a stable platform for the RX 9070’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The CPU’s 3dmark multi-thread scores, ranging from 3067 at 4 threads to 5912 at max threads, indicate ample headroom for background tasks and game threads, but the benchmark results in Undisputed show no scenario where the CPU’s thread count or clock speed limits performance. The processor’s 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039, places it in the upper mid-range, yet the game’s frame rates are so high that even a slower CPU would likely produce identical results at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is the clear limiting factor.

FAQ

*Q: Does the Intel Core i5-12400F bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9070 in Undisputed?*

A: No. The measured FPS shows a linear progression from 1080p to 4K, with the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads never becoming the constraint. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 353 FPS, which is a GPU-bound result; the CPU’s single-thread score of 909 (3dmark) and multi-thread score of 5912 (3dmark max threads) are sufficient for the game’s demands.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i5-12400F’s average benchmark score of 19039 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3% delta). In gaming, this parity means the RX 9070’s performance is unaffected by which of these CPUs is installed.

Q: What is the highest FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 353. This is the highest measured value across all settings and resolutions, demonstrating that the RX 9070 can output extremely high frame rates when the CPU is not stressed by physics or AI computations.

Q: Is the RX 9070’s performance consistent with its synthetic benchmark ranking?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23877 places it in the 69th percentile, with rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, -1.2% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063, -0.8% delta) showing similar raw power. In Undisputed, the 4K High average of 96 FPS aligns with this tier, confirming the benchmark’s predictive validity.

Q: How does the combo’s in-game rank compare to its component rankings?

A: The combo ranks 1125th out of 3718 tested combinations, which is in the 30th percentile of all combos. This is lower than the CPU’s 73rd percentile and GPU’s 69th percentile individually, suggesting that the pairing is not optimized for this specific game’s engine, despite the high absolute frame rates.

Q: What does the 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS indicate about the GPU’s limits?

A: The 62 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra is the lowest measured result, showing that the RX 9070’s 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are strained by the highest settings. This is a GPU limitation, not a CPU one, as lowering settings to High at 4K boosts FPS to 96, a 55% increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves a rank of 1125 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. This rank is somewhat surprising given the individual component strengths: the CPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all processors, and the GPU in the 69th percentile of all graphics cards. The discrepancy suggests that the game’s engine does not scale perfectly with the raw compute power of this pairing, as the combo’s percentile position (roughly 30th) is significantly lower than either component’s standalone percentile.

Benchmark results indicate that the combo outperforms configurations with similar GPUs but weaker CPUs, as the i5-12400F’s 3dmark multi-thread score of 5912 ensures no CPU-induced frame drops. However, the rank also reflects that Undisputed is not a demanding title for this hardware tier; the same GPU paired with a faster CPU would likely yield identical FPS, making the combo rank more dependent on the GPU’s absolute performance ceiling. The nearest GPU rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736 score, 0.6% delta), would likely produce similar in-game results, but the RX 9070’s 16 GB VRAM and RDNA 4.0 features give it an edge in texture-heavy scenes.

The data shows that the combo’s 4K performance is competitive with mid-range 4K gaming setups, but its 1080p results are exceptionally high, suggesting that the rank is pulled down by the GPU’s inability to maintain high FPS at Ultra settings. At 4K Ultra, the 62 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, which is a notable weakness for a combo ranked in the top 30% of all tested systems. Conversely, at 1440p High, the 152 FPS average is excellent, indicating that the combo’s sweet spot is at lower settings or resolutions, which is reflected in its overall rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 in Undisputed reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results: Low settings average 353 FPS, Medium averages 254 FPS (with a minimum of 216 and maximum of 292), High averages 210 FPS, and Ultra drops to 135 FPS. These numbers indicate that the GPU is capable of massive frame throughput at 1080p, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid any bottleneck—the 353 FPS Low result confirms the RX 9070’s raw rasterization power.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 255 FPS, Medium averages 184 FPS (min 156, max 211), High averages 152 FPS, and Ultra averages 98 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a 28% reduction in FPS at Low (from 353 to 255), which is consistent with the increase in pixel count. The Medium setting’s minimum of 156 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in busy scenes, while the Ultra result of 98 FPS remains highly playable, showing that the combo handles 1440p with ease across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce 161 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS (min 99, max 134), High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured value below 60 FPS, indicating that the RX 9070’s 36.13 TFLOPS and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for maxed-out 4K in this title. However, the 4K High result of 96 FPS is strong, and the 4K Low result of 161 FPS shows that the GPU can still deliver high refresh rates at 4K when settings are reduced. The Medium setting at 4K, with a minimum of 99 FPS, is the sweet spot for 4K gamers seeking a stable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K in Undisputed follows a predictable pattern that highlights the GPU as the primary limiting component. At Low settings, the frame rates are 353 FPS at 1080p, 255 FPS at 1440p, and 161 FPS at 4K—a 55% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 54% drop from 1440p to 4K. This near-linear scaling with pixel count (1.78x for 1080p to 1440p, 2.25x for 1440p to 4K) indicates that the RX 9070’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks, not the CPU.

At High settings, the scaling is more aggressive: 210 FPS at 1080p, 152 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. The 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 37% drop from 1440p to 4K suggest that the GPU’s shading units (3584) and texture units (224) are increasingly stressed as resolution rises. The Ultra setting shows the steepest decline: 135 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K, with a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This indicates that the RX 9070’s 128 ROPs and 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are the limiting factors at the highest quality preset.

The scaling pattern confirms that the CPU’s role is minimal in this game. The i5-12400F’s 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock are more than adequate for the game’s physics and AI, as evidenced by the consistent FPS drops that mirror pixel count increases rather than CPU load spikes. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, particularly at 1080p where CPU load is highest—but the 353 FPS Low result proves the processor is not holding back the GPU. The data shows that players seeking higher FPS at 4K should lower settings rather than upgrade the CPU, as the GPU’s architecture (RDNA 4.0, 4 nm process) is the clear performance ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

For the Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 in Undisputed, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset (210 FPS average) is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset (135 FPS) offers marginal visual gains at a 36% performance cost. The Medium preset (254 FPS) is ideal for 240Hz displays, while Low (353 FPS) is only necessary for 360Hz esports monitors, where the visual degradation is acceptable for maximum responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (152 FPS) is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides a 50% higher frame rate than Ultra (98 FPS) while maintaining high visual fidelity. The Medium preset (184 FPS) is the best option for 165Hz or 180Hz monitors, offering a 21% FPS boost over High with minimal visual compromise. The Low preset (255 FPS) is excessive for 1440p unless using a 240Hz panel, but the data shows it is not necessary for smooth gameplay, as even Ultra at 98 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset (116 FPS average, 99 FPS minimum) is the clear sweet spot, providing a 21% FPS increase over High (96 FPS) and a 87% increase over Ultra (62 FPS) while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The High preset (96 FPS) is also viable for 4K 100Hz displays, but the Ultra preset (62 FPS) should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visual fidelity over frame rate, as it dips to 62 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth motion. The Low preset (161 FPS) is the performance king at 4K, but the visual downgrade is significant, making Medium the best overall recommendation for 4K gaming with this combo.

The data indicates that the RX 9070’s 16 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor at any resolution or setting, as even 4K Ultra does not exceed the memory capacity. Therefore, the settings recommendations are purely based on frame rate targets and visual preference, with the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads providing consistent performance across all presets. For the best experience, users should prioritize the Medium preset at 4K, High at 1440p, and High or Ultra at 1080p, depending on their display’s refresh rate.