Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a highly capable configuration for Undisputed, delivering playable frame rates across a wide range of settings. The data indicates a system that scales predictably with resolution and graphical presets, though the relationship between the CPU and GPU shifts significantly depending on the workload. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal configurations based solely on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on High settings provides an excellent balance, achieving an average of 95 FPS. For maximum smoothness, 1920x1080 on High yields 132 FPS, while 3840x2160 on High still maintains a playable 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 perform against its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 places it virtually at parity with the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (deltaPct of -0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (deltaPct of -0.7%). It is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 by a 0.6% margin in average scores.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to all other processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 19039. This places it in a strong mid-range position, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scoring nearly identically at 19047.

*Q: Does the system hit 60 FPS at 4K in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the configuration achieves an average of exactly 60 FPS. However, moving to Ultra settings at this resolution drops the average to 39 FPS, making High the viable 4K option.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The jump is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 221 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 85 FPS. This represents a decrease of 136 FPS, or roughly a 38% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at high frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 221 FPS, which suggests the frame rate is likely limited by the CPU's single-thread performance. The 3DMark single-thread score for the i5-12400F is 909, which becomes a more relevant factor as the GPU workload decreases.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of graphical performance in Undisputed. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's textures at all tested resolutions, including 4K. The GPU's architecture, Xe2-HPG, is built on a 5 nm process and contains 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The base and boost clock are both set at 2670 MHz.

The benchmark data shows the GPU's influence scales directly with visual fidelity. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium settings is 62 FPS (221 to 159), while the difference between Medium and High is 27 FPS (159 to 132). The most significant drop occurs from High to Ultra, where the average falls from 132 FPS to 85 FPS, a 47 FPS reduction. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15748, which places it in the 68th percentile, aligns with its ability to handle the game smoothly at 1440p and provide a playable 4K experience at High settings.

Settings Recommendations

According to the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends on the user's display and priority. For high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the High preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 132 FPS. This is nearly double the 85 FPS of the Ultra preset and avoids the diminishing visual returns that come with the highest settings. The Medium preset at 1080p also offers a valid alternative at 159 FPS, but High provides a better visual quality-to-performance ratio.

For 1440p displays, the High preset again stands out as the sweet spot. It produces an average of 95 FPS, which is smooth for the sports genre. While the Medium preset offers a higher 115 FPS, the visual upgrade to High is more impactful. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 61 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play. At 4K, the High preset is the only acceptable choice, achieving exactly 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K yields 73 FPS, offering a slight performance buffer, but High provides the better image quality without significant sacrifice. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 39 FPS, is not recommended for a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the Intel Arc B580 ranks 2794 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 25th percentile of all configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it outperforms a significant majority of systems. This ranking is a direct result of the balanced partnership between the CPU and GPU.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking suggest a well-matched pair. Neither component is a severe bottleneck for the other in most scenarios. This is corroborated by the measured frame rates, which show strong scaling from 1080p to 1440p, and a reasonable drop at 4K. The rank of 2794 reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates at mainstream resolutions while still retaining enough power to handle 4K at High settings, a feat that places it ahead of many older or less balanced configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate moves from 132 FPS at 1080p, to 95 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 60 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 37% drop from 1440p to 4K. This scaling behavior indicates a system that is transitioning from being CPU-bound at lower resolutions to being more GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach high frame rates. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and the single-thread score of 909 show a processor with solid multi-threaded capability and adequate single-core performance. As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth of the GPU become the limiting factors. The Arc B580's 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset at 39 FPS highlights the GPU's struggle with the highest pixel counts and shader loads. The scaling is consistent with a GPU that has enough compute power for high settings but is not over-provisioned for extreme resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed picture of performance.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset averages 221 FPS. The Medium preset averages 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. The High preset averages 132 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 85 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 160 FPS. The Medium preset averages 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS. The High preset averages 95 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes more constrained. The Low preset averages 101 FPS. The Medium preset averages 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 84 FPS. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 39 FPS.

These numbers show that the configuration is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where it can maintain high refresh rates. The 4K data shows a playable experience only on the High preset, with the Ultra preset falling below acceptable thresholds.

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 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data-heavy workloads. The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong mid-range profile: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. The 221 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor when settings are increased. The data implies the CPU is not a bottleneck for this game at 1440p High, as the 95 FPS result is a typical GPU-bound figure. The 4K results further confirm this, as the frame rates drop consistently with the increased GPU load, independent of CPU performance. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking and its proximity to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (deltaPct of 0) indicate that it provides a solid foundation for the Arc B580, ensuring that the GPU is the primary performance variable across different settings and resolutions.