Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear hierarchy between the CPU's capabilities and the GPU's limits. This combination ranks 1125th out of 1580 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates show it is more than adequate for competitive play at most settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, scores 19210, placing the 12400F a marginal 0.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is 0.3% slower, while the AMD EPYC 7773X trails by 1.3%. In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is 0.7% ahead of the 12400F, showing this chip is tightly clustered with its direct competitors.

For a sports title like Undisputed, the 12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's AI, physics, and rendering logic without becoming the bottleneck. The single-threaded performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332, ensures that the game's primary simulation thread runs efficiently. The multi-threaded scores, such as 16518 in Cinebench R23 and 9138 in Geekbench multicore, provide ample headroom for background tasks or streaming overhead. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, which is beneficial for consistent frame pacing in a game where sudden movements and punches require quick reactions.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 231 FPS, a figure that far exceeds what most displays can show, and it scales down gracefully with higher settings. The 12400F's performance profile is strong enough to feed the GPU at high frame rates, even in the most demanding scenarios. Its 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that this is a capable mid-range part that will not hold back the RTX 3060 Ti in this specific game.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is an Ampere-architecture GPU built on Samsung's 8 nm process, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It also includes 38 RT cores and 152 Tensor Cores. The RTX 3060 Ti ranks in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25120. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180, making the 3060 Ti 0.2% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is 0.5% faster, while the AMD Radeon 890M and RX 580 2048SP are also 0.5% and 0.7% ahead, respectively.

The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Undisputed at all tested settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's raw compute power, rated at 16.20 TFLOPS FP32, is the primary driver of the frame rates observed. At 1440p High, the system achieves 100 FPS, which is a strong result for a fast-paced sports game. The RTX 3060 Ti's performance is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as the CPU is capable of far more. The passmark G3D score of 20349 and 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 2626 place this GPU in a competitive position, but the measured FPS in Undisputed shows that the 3060 Ti is the component that dictates the ceiling.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the GPU's workload increases with resolution and settings, while the CPU's contribution remains flat. This is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 3060 Ti is responsible for the frame rate drops. Its 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the game's textures, but the 1665 MHz boost clock limits the pixel and texture fill rates at extreme settings. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking suggests it is a mid-to-high tier part, and in Undisputed, it performs exactly as expected for its class.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is the High preset at 1440p. At this resolution, High settings yield 100 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth, responsive experience in a boxing game where timing is critical. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 118 FPS, a 18% increase over High, but the visual fidelity drop may not be worth the extra frames for most players. At 1080p, High settings deliver 133.5 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, while Medium reaches 168.1 FPS and Low hits 231 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 87.3 FPS, which is still playable but approaches the threshold where input latency could become noticeable.

For players prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1440p delivers 169.2 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the Low preset will noticeably reduce texture quality and shadows, which may detract from the game's visual impact. The High preset at 1440p is the sweet spot: it provides 100 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard and allows for a responsive experience without sacrificing too much visual detail. At 4K, the High preset manages 62 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action; the Medium preset at 4K drops to 74.4 FPS, while Low reaches 103.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as it falls to 42.5 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

The data suggests that the High preset is the best overall choice for this combo. It provides a consistent frame rate across all resolutions, with the 1440p High result of 100 FPS being the best combination of performance and quality. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for those who prefer higher frame rates, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often minimal in sports games, making High the more practical recommendation.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1125th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the lower third of the database, which is somewhat surprising given the strong individual performance of both components. The rank reflects the overall system capability, and it indicates that there are 1124 other CPU-GPU pairings that achieve higher average FPS in this game. However, the rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling, as the RTX 3060 Ti is a mid-range part that cannot compete with higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT.

The 1125th rank suggests that while this combo is perfectly capable of delivering a good experience, it is not a top-tier configuration. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 69th percentile rankings are both respectable, but the combination does not synergize to produce exceptional results. The measured FPS at 1440p High (100 FPS) is strong, but many higher-ranked combos will achieve 144+ FPS at the same settings. For a budget-conscious builder, this rank is acceptable, but it is not a performance leader.

The data shows that the combo's rank is driven by the GPU's limitations rather than the CPU's. The 12400F is more than capable of driving higher frame rates, but the RTX 3060 Ti cannot keep up at higher resolutions and settings. This is evident in the 4K results, where the combo drops to 62 FPS at High settings, which is a significant decline from the 1080p High result of 133.5 FPS. The rank of 1125 out of 1580 is a reflection of this GPU-bound behavior, and it is a useful metric for understanding where this system sits in the broader performance landscape.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p High, the system produces 133.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 100 FPS, a 25% reduction. At 4K High, the FPS falls to 62, which is a 54% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth.

The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 231 FPS at 1080p, 169.2 FPS at 1440p, and 103.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 55%, which is consistent with the High preset's 54% drop. This uniformity across settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at all quality levels, and the CPU is not constraining performance at any resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU's workload would remain constant.

The Medium preset follows the same trend: 168.1 FPS at 1080p, 118 FPS at 1440p, and 74.4 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 87.3 FPS at 1080p, 63.7 FPS at 1440p, and 42.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 4K at lower settings, but the GPU's compute power is insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering. This scaling behavior confirms that the CPU is not the limiting component, and any further performance improvements would require a GPU upgrade.

FAQ

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

A: The 1440p High preset is the optimal choice, delivering 100 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while maintaining good visual quality, and it is well above the 60 FPS standard for playable performance.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: At 4K, the High preset achieves 62 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Ultra preset drops to 42.5 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. For 4K, the Low preset (103.6 FPS) or Medium preset (74.4 FPS) are the recommended options.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The FPS drops by approximately 54-55% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, indicating that the RTX 3060 Ti's rendering capacity is the bottleneck, not the Intel Core i5-12400F.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25120, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180) and 0.5% lower than both the AMD Radeon RX 6600 and AMD Radeon 890M (25235 and 25246, respectively). It is 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287).

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, is 0.1% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is 0.3% slower and the AMD EPYC 7773X is 1.3% slower.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the game's benchmark database?

A: This combo ranks 1125th out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the lower-middle tier, indicating that while the system is capable, there are many higher-performing CPU-GPU pairings for this game.