Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a robust performance profile in Undisputed, a sports title that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data indicates a configuration that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p play, capable at 1440p, and surprisingly functional at 4K given the hardware class. The measured results show a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to feed the graphics card at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 116 FPS at 1920x1080 to 84 FPS at 2560x1440, a 27.6% reduction. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 53 FPS, representing a 36.9% drop from the 1440p figure and a 54.3% decline from the 1080p baseline. This steepening curve indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor, as the pixel count increases faster than the frame rate degrades, which is typical for a mid-range GPU.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The 1080p result of 195 FPS drops to 141 FPS at 1440p (a 27.7% decrease) and then to 89 FPS at 4K (a 36.9% drop from 1440p). The absolute delta between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 106 FPS, which is larger than the 63 FPS delta at High settings. This suggests that lowering settings removes some CPU or shading overhead, allowing the raw pixel throughput to dominate the performance curve more aggressively.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 141 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 64 FPS is particularly noteworthy because it remains above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the combination can handle 4K gaming if the user is willing to compromise on visual fidelity. The Ultra preset, however, falls below playable standards at 4K with just 34 FPS, while 1440p Ultra manages 54 FPS and 1080p Ultra reaches 75 FPS.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p Low to the GPU at 4K Ultra. At 1080p Low, the 195 FPS average implies the CPU is still capable of higher output, but the GPU’s fill rate becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs. The fact that 4K Low (89 FPS) outperforms 1080p Ultra (75 FPS) by 18.7% highlights how much headroom exists in the GPU when graphical effects are reduced, while the CPU remains largely unperturbed by resolution changes.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 75 FPS, which is smooth for a sports title, but the Medium preset offers a substantial improvement at 141 FPS with only a moderate visual compromise. The measured minimum of 120 FPS at 1080p Medium indicates that the frame pacing is consistent, making this the best balance for competitive or fast-paced play. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 195 FPS, but the visual quality loss may not be worth the extra frames unless the user has a very high refresh rate display.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. The 102 FPS average with a minimum of 86 FPS ensures a fluid experience, while the High preset’s 84 FPS is also acceptable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 54 FPS, which is borderline for a sports game where smoothness is critical. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 21.4% improvement over High while staying well above the 60 FPS mark.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the only viable option that maintains playability, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 55 FPS. The High preset at 53 FPS is technically playable but may exhibit noticeable stutters in crowded ring scenes. The Low preset at 89 FPS provides a smoother experience but sacrifices the graphical fidelity that makes the game visually appealing. The Ultra preset at 34 FPS is not recommended for serious play, as the frame rate is too low for a fast-paced sports simulation.

The overall best experience per the measured rows is achieved by selecting Medium at any resolution. This preset consistently provides the highest frame rate that remains above 60 FPS across all three resolutions, with the 1080p result of 141 FPS being particularly strong. The data indicates that the Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 160-bit memory interface are sufficient for Medium settings, but Ultra presets likely exceed the GPU’s shading capabilities rather than its memory capacity.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process, operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU’s memory configuration includes 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. These specifications align with the measured performance, as the GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for the demands of Undisputed at Medium settings but struggle with the increased shading load of Ultra.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (a 0.1% delta), and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (a -0.1% delta). This indicates that the B570 performs nearly identically to a mobile RTX 3070 and slightly below a desktop Arc A750, positioning it as a solid mid-range option.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is evident in the scaling from High to Ultra. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS from High’s 84 FPS, a 35.7% reduction that reflects the increased pixel shader workload. The 10 GB VRAM is ample for this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is limited by compute rather than memory allocation. The GPU’s clock speed of 2500 MHz remains constant, suggesting that thermal throttling is not a factor in these results.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility likely contribute to its efficiency in this modern title. The measured frame rates at 4K Medium (64 FPS) demonstrate that the GPU can handle high pixel counts when the shading complexity is moderate. The gap between Low and High at 4K (89 FPS vs. 53 FPS) indicates that the GPU’s texture units and ROPs are heavily taxed by the High preset’s effects, while the Low preset allows the GPU to operate closer to its pixel rate limit.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the combo in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which may seem surprising given the individual component scores. However, this ranking reflects the entire spectrum of hardware, including high-end CPUs and GPUs that achieve much higher frame rates in this title.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 73 among all CPUs indicates that the i5-12400F is a strong performer, while the GPU’s percentile rank of 65 shows it is slightly above average. The combination of these two mid-range components results in a system that is capable but not exceptional, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target that many modern systems achieve.

The combo’s rank suggests that there are 557 tested configurations that perform worse, but also 2255 that perform better. This places the system in a position where it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably, but it will struggle with 4K high-fidelity settings. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the system only exceeds 60 FPS at 4K when using the Low or Medium presets.

Compared to other combos, this pairing benefits from the CPU’s strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for a sports game that may rely on physics and AI calculations. The GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of compute power is adequate for the game’s graphics, but the ranking indicates that many other combinations offer better frame rates at higher settings. The 2813 total combos tested include systems with much more powerful GPUs, which naturally achieve higher scores in this benchmark.

CPU Role

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. This Alder Lake-S architecture uses a 10 nm process and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the specific memory configuration for this test is not specified. The CPU’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample capacity for the game’s data requirements.

The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. The Geekbench multi-core score of 9472 and single-core score of 1964 further confirm its capabilities. In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is likely to handle the game’s simulation and AI logic, which is not heavily stressed by the resolution changes.

The measured FPS at 1080p Low (195 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration, as the frame rate is likely capped by the GPU’s rendering capabilities. The fact that 4K Low (89 FPS) is lower than 1080p Low (195 FPS) but higher than 1080p Ultra (75 FPS) indicates that the CPU can maintain consistent frame delivery regardless of resolution, as long as the GPU is not overwhelmed.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and active production status make it a reliable choice for this pairing. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a score of 19047 (0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E with a score of 19056 (-0.1% delta). This indicates that the i5-12400F performs nearly identically to these alternatives, making it a well-rounded processor for gaming.

In this game, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecks, as evidenced by the 141 FPS at 1080p Medium. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks, such as the game’s main logic loop, are processed efficiently. The data shows that the CPU’s performance is consistent across all settings, with the frame rate varying primarily due to GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are 195 FPS at Low, 141 FPS at Medium, 116 FPS at High, and 75 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS, indicating a tight frame pacing. The Low preset achieves the highest average, but the Ultra preset’s 75 FPS is still playable for most users. The gap between Low and Ultra is 120 FPS, which is a significant range that highlights the GPU’s sensitivity to graphical settings.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 141 FPS at Low, 102 FPS at Medium, 84 FPS at High, and 54 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset’s minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS show a slightly wider variance than at 1080p, but the frame rate remains above 60 FPS for the majority of the time. The High preset’s 84 FPS is close to the 60 FPS threshold, while the Ultra preset falls below it, suggesting that 1440p Ultra is only suitable for users who prioritize visuals over smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 89 FPS at Low, 64 FPS at Medium, 53 FPS at High, and 34 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset’s minimum of 55 FPS and maximum of 74 FPS indicate that the system can maintain playable frame rates at 4K with some dips below 60 FPS. The High preset’s 53 FPS is borderline, while the Low preset’s 89 FPS is surprisingly high for a 4K resolution, demonstrating the GPU’s raw pixel throughput when settings are minimized.

The data shows a consistent pattern where the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. The measured FPS values indicate that the system is capable of 4K gaming at Medium settings, but users seeking higher fidelity should stick to 1440p or 1080p. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where the 75 FPS average is acceptable for a sports title, while at higher resolutions, the frame rate drops to levels that may detract from the gameplay experience.