Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable but uneven experience across resolutions in Undisputed, with the combo ranking at 2632 out of 3718 tested configurations. The data shows a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably at most settings, but struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at 4K Ultra. This pairing combines a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor with a Turing-based GPU that features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, producing results that are heavily influenced by resolution and preset selection.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while lower resolutions expose a more balanced workload. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 136 at 1920x1080 to 99 at 2560x1440, a 27% reduction, and then further to 62 at 3840x2160, representing a 54% decline from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth become increasingly limiting as pixel count rises.

The Low preset shows a similar trend but with larger absolute numbers: 229 FPS at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 105 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.5%, while the 4K figure is 54% below the 1080p result. Interestingly, the Low preset at 4K (105 FPS) outperforms the High preset at 1440p (99 FPS), suggesting that the GPU’s fill rate and shading capacity are the primary constraints rather than CPU limitations.

Medium settings provide the most complete data with min and max FPS values recorded. At 1080p, the Medium preset averages 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 and maximum of 190. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 119 FPS (min 101, max 137), and at 4K it falls to 75 FPS (min 64, max 87). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 27.9% reduction, and from 1080p to 4K a 54.5% reduction, closely mirroring the High preset’s relative drops.

Ultra settings reveal the steepest penalties. At 1080p, Ultra averages 88 FPS; at 1440p, 63 FPS; and at 4K, just 40 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is 54.5% below the 1080p Ultra figure, consistent with the other presets. This uniformity across presets strongly suggests that resolution scaling in Undisputed is dominated by GPU throughput, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at 1080p Ultra where the frame rate is still well above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER places 2632nd out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, putting it in the lower third of all configurations. This rank reflects the mid-range nature of both components: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 62nd percentile against all GPUs. The system’s overall position suggests that while each component is respectable individually, their combined performance in this boxing title is modest relative to the broader hardware landscape.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the i5-12400F’s average benchmark score of 19039 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3%). This clustering indicates that the processor’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration delivers compute performance on par with several other mid-range and mobile parts, though none of these rivals would be expected to dramatically change the game’s outcome given the GPU-bound nature of high-resolution play.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 18093 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4%), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5%), and AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, -1.5%). The close scores suggest that in synthetic benchmarks, this desktop GPU performs similarly to those alternatives, but in Undisputed specifically, the 8 GB VRAM capacity and 256-bit memory interface become relevant factors at higher resolutions and settings.

The combo rank of 2632/3718 means that roughly 29% of tested configurations perform worse, while 71% perform better. For a 1080p-focused gaming system, this position is acceptable, but for 4K gaming, the data shows the GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the steep frame rate drops at 3840x2160.

FAQ

Q: Does this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, where the average is 75 FPS with a minimum of 64. At High settings, the average drops to 62 FPS, which is barely above the 60 FPS threshold. At Ultra settings, the average falls to 40 FPS, which is not suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system in Undisputed?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the most comfortable resolution, with all presets exceeding 88 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 63 FPS on average, while High and Medium remain above 99 FPS. The 4K resolution is playable only at Low (105 FPS) or Medium (75 FPS) settings.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F’s average benchmark score of 19039 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047), Intel Core 3 201E (19056), and Intel Core i5-1335U (18982). This puts the processor in a tight performance cluster, with no meaningful advantage over these alternatives.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER more similar to desktop or mobile GPUs in performance?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 18093 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4%) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5%). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, -1.5%) by a small margin despite the latter being a lower-tier card.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 165 FPS, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with significant headroom above 60 FPS, even during intense in-game moments.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a playable experience at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 88 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p, the average drops to 63 FPS, which is borderline but workable. At 4K, Ultra averages only 40 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay and would likely feel stuttery.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 229 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 165 FPS (min 140, max 190), High settings average 136 FPS, and Ultra settings average 88 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 141 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution even with maximum graphical load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but the system remains capable. Low settings average 166 FPS, Medium settings average 119 FPS (min 101, max 137), High settings average 99 FPS, and Ultra settings average 63 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium (101) still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution viable for most presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. Low settings average 105 FPS, which is surprisingly strong and suggests the CPU can keep up even at high pixel counts. Medium settings average 75 FPS (min 64, max 87), High settings average 62 FPS, and Ultra settings average 40 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 65 FPS, showing that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are strained by the highest quality presets.

The measured data includes min and max FPS only for Medium settings across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 140-190 FPS, a 50 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 101-137 FPS, a 36 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 64-87 FPS, a 23 FPS spread. This tightening range at higher resolutions suggests that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, reducing CPU-induced variance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the TU106 chip using a 12 nm process at TSMC, with 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. Its base clock is 1470 MHz, boosting to 1650 MHz, and it features 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications place the GPU at the 62nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The 4K results show that even at Low settings (105 FPS), the GPU is capable of high frame rates, but the Ultra preset (40 FPS) demonstrates that the pixel shading and memory bandwidth requirements become overwhelming. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not directly measured in the FPS data, but the dramatic drop from Medium (75 FPS) to Ultra (40 FPS) at 4K suggests that texture and geometry loads at Ultra may be approaching the memory capacity or bandwidth limits.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4%), Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5%), Radeon RX 460 (18373, -1.5%), and Intel Arc A770M (18383, -1.6%). These close scores indicate that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s compute performance is competitive with these parts, but the actual gaming results in Undisputed will depend on driver optimization and specific game engine demands, which the data does not isolate.

The GPU’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide sufficient throughput for 1080p gaming at all presets, but the 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the 40 FPS average reflects the GPU’s inability to fill the required pixels quickly enough.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and its 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide connectivity. At the 73rd percentile against all CPUs, its average benchmark score is 19039.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU at resolutions above 1080p, but it still provides adequate performance to avoid bottlenecking. The 1080p Low result of 229 FPS indicates that the processor can feed the GPU with enough frames to reach very high frame rates. Even at 4K Low (105 FPS), the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor, as the frame rate is still high enough to suggest GPU-bound operation.

The CPU’s benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 12380, while single-core scores 1680. The 3DMark results range from 909 (single thread) to 5912 (max threads), with 16-thread performance at 5895. These numbers indicate that the processor has sufficient single-thread performance for game logic and physics, while the 12 threads handle background tasks and any multi-threaded game workloads.

The nearest CPU rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0%), Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1%), Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.3%). The i5-12400F’s performance is essentially identical to these parts, meaning that swapping to any of these CPUs would likely produce similar results in Undisputed, assuming the GPU remains constant.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Medium providing the best balance of visual quality and performance at 165 FPS average (min 140, max 190). The High preset at 136 FPS is also excellent, while Ultra at 88 FPS remains smooth and offers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 119 FPS (min 101, max 137) is the strongest recommendation, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS with good visual quality. High at 99 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 63 FPS sits close to the 60 FPS threshold and may experience occasional dips during intense action sequences. Low at 166 FPS is excessive for most users but provides the highest frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Low at 105 FPS offers the smoothest experience but with reduced visual fidelity. Medium at 75 FPS (min 64, max 87) provides a good balance, with the minimum FPS still above 60. High at 62 FPS is borderline and may drop below 60 during demanding moments. Ultra at 40 FPS is not recommended for competitive or smooth play, as the frame rate is too low for a responsive experience.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1440p is recommended, as it provides a 119 FPS average with a minimum of 101 FPS, ensuring no drops below 100 FPS. This setting maximizes the system’s capabilities while maintaining high visual quality, and the measured min/max range indicates consistent frame pacing. Alternatively, for users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, the High preset at 1080p delivers 136 FPS and is a strong option. The data does not support using Ultra at 4K for this combo, as the 40 FPS average falls well below the standard for smooth gameplay.