Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a challenging performance profile in Undisputed, a title that heavily taxes the graphics subsystem. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is decisively GPU-limited at higher resolutions, with the processor’s capabilities only becoming relevant at the lowest settings. This analysis breaks down the data to explain where the bottleneck lies and what users can expect from this configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, indicating a hard limit imposed by the Intel Arc B370. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 68 FPS at 1920x1080 to 49 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 19 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 31 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This steep, linear decline is a classic symptom of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, rather than a CPU limitation. The Arc B370’s memory is "System Shared," meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent," which further compounds the issue at higher resolutions where the demand for texture data increases exponentially.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings, though the absolute values differ. At Low settings, the system manages 115 FPS at 1080p, but this drops to 83 FPS at 1440p and 52 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is roughly 55%, which is similar to the drop observed at High settings. This uniformity suggests that regardless of the graphical load, the GPU is the primary constraint. The 4K Medium result of 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 FPS shows that even the mid-range preset cannot maintain a smooth experience at the highest resolution, dipping into stutter territory.

The data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can consistently deliver playable frame rates above 60 FPS, and only at Low or Medium settings. The 1440p High result of 49 FPS is borderline, but the 4K results are uniformly below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling behavior is not a story of diminishing returns; it is a story of a graphics card that is overwhelmed by pixel count. The jump from 1440p High (49 FPS) to 4K High (31 FPS) represents a 37% performance loss, highlighting that 4K is simply out of reach for this GPU in this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides a solid foundation that is seldom the limiting factor in Undisputed. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the processor has ample headroom for a sports title that is typically not heavily multithreaded. The benchmark data supports this: the 3DMark max threads score of 5912 is only marginally higher than the 16-thread score of 5895, indicating that scaling plateaus quickly. The single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 (1680) and Geekbench (1964), is strong enough to handle game logic and physics without bottlenecking the GPU at most settings.

The CPU’s role becomes more visible only when the GPU is not the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the system achieves 115 FPS. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and base clock of 2.50 GHz are sufficient to feed the Arc B370 at this level. However, the fact that frame rates do not increase dramatically when lowering settings from Medium to Low at 1080p (83 FPS to 115 FPS) suggests that the CPU is starting to play a more significant role, though it is still not a definitive bottleneck. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 indicates that the processor is capable, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

Comparing the i5-12400F to its nearest rivals, the data shows it is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (-0.1% delta). This means that in synthetic benchmarks, the processor is on par with these alternatives, and any performance differences in Undisputed would be negligible. The CPU is not the source of the low frame rates observed at 4K; that responsibility lies squarely with the GPU. The processor’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support are adequate for gaming, but they do not compensate for the graphics card’s limitations.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is unequivocally the defining component in this system, and its performance is the primary reason for the low frame rates at higher resolutions. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating that it is a low-end part. Its nearest rivals are legacy cards like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (-0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (-0.5% delta), which underscores its modest capabilities.

The GPU’s specifications reveal why it struggles. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. While these numbers are not inherently terrible for 1080p, the "System Shared" memory is a critical weakness. The lack of dedicated VRAM means the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is "System Dependent." This explains the dramatic performance drop at 4K, where the memory bandwidth requirement becomes insurmountable.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is adequate for low-resolution gaming, but it is insufficient for high-resolution rendering. The measured frame rates reflect this: 4K Ultra yields an average of just 20 FPS, which is unplayable. Even 1440p Ultra only achieves 32 FPS. The GPU is clearly the bottleneck in all scenarios except possibly 1080p Low, where the CPU begins to catch up. The 25 W TDP and IGP form factor indicate this is an integrated-class solution, originally designed for portable devices, not desktop 4K gaming. The data confirms that this GPU is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 resolution. The data shows an average of 83 FPS at Medium settings and 115 FPS at Low settings. At 1440p, the highest average is 83 FPS on Low, which dips below 60 FPS on High (49 FPS). At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS; the best is Low at 52 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently delivers playable frame rates above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the performance is borderline, and at 4K, the frame rates are too low for a smooth experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 has a 3DMark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile, while the CPU is in the 73rd percentile. The frame rate drops significantly with resolution scaling, which is a GPU bottleneck indicator.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400F compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-12400F is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (-0.1% delta) in average benchmark scores. It leads the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.3% and the AMD EPYC 7773X by 0.3%.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded in the data?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 20 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. The lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 32 FPS at 4K Medium settings.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated memory?

A: No. The Intel Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning its memory size, type, and bus width are all "System Shared." Its bandwidth is "System Dependent," which is a significant drawback for high-resolution gaming.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware is at 1920x1080 resolution. At this resolution, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 83 FPS and a minimum of 70 FPS. This ensures a smooth, stutter-free experience. The High preset at 1080p is also viable, with an average of 68 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a higher frame rate buffer to prevent dips.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an excellent 115 FPS average. This is the only configuration that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. However, the visual sacrifice may be significant. At 1440p, the Medium preset is the highest playable option, with an average of 60 FPS, but its minimum of 51 FPS suggests occasional dips that may be noticeable. The High preset at 1440p (49 FPS) is not recommended for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that no preset is recommended. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Medium preset (38 FPS) and High preset (31 FPS) are too slow. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended, as it yields 44 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. The best experience is unequivocally 1080p Medium, which provides a stable platform above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 115 FPS.
• Medium: Average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS.
• High: Average 68 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 44 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 83 FPS.
• Medium: Average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS.
• High: Average 49 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 32 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 52 FPS.
• Medium: Average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS.
• High: Average 31 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 20 FPS.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low is the fastest, followed by 1080p Medium, then 1080p High and 1440p Low which are nearly identical. The 1440p Medium result of 60 FPS matches the 1080p High result of 68 FPS in terms of playability, but with a higher visual fidelity. The 4K results are all below 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset being the slowest at 20 FPS. The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings, showing that the 1080p Medium configuration has a 70 FPS floor, which is the most stable of the recorded minimums.