Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 produces a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, with the data showing a clear shift from CPU-bound to GPU-bound behavior as resolution climbs. The combo places 713rd out of 1,580 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The measured frames per second reveal a system that delivers high refresh rate performance at lower resolutions while tapering off predictably at 4K, particularly under the most demanding 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, drawing a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, and the processor connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Its release date is January 3, 2022, and it carries a launch MSRP of $174.

Benchmark data places this CPU at the 77th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19,221. In multi-threaded tests, the Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 16,518, while the single-core score hits 2,332. The Geekbench multicore score is 9,138, and the single-core score is 2,221. These figures indicate a balanced performer that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads competently.

The nearest rivals in the database show how tightly grouped this CPU is with its peers. The Intel Core i7-8700K scores 19,210, a mere 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 19,167, just 0.3% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19,364, putting the i5-12400F 0.7% behind it. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18,979, with the i5-12400F ahead by 1.3%. This clustering suggests that in Undisputed, the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck, as its compute capabilities are well within the range needed to feed the GPU at high frame rates.

The 3DMark thread scaling results reinforce this assessment. The single-thread score is 909, the 2-thread score is 1,699, the 4-thread score is 3,067, the 8-thread score is 4,779, and the max-thread score is 5,912. The near-linear scaling from 2 to 8 threads, followed by a plateau to max threads, indicates that the 6-core/12-thread design provides ample parallelism for modern game engines. In Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on a handful of primary threads, the strong single-core performance — evidenced by the PassMark single-thread score of 3,481 — ensures that the CPU keeps up with the RTX 3070 even at 1080p where frame rates are highest.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It houses 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die, with a transistor density of 44.4 million per mm². The GPU runs at a base clock of 1,500 MHz and a boost clock of 1,725 MHz. Memory operates at 1,750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective, across a 256-bit bus. The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute resources include 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. It features 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 165.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 317.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 20.31 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 20.31 TFLOPS. The card draws 220 W and requires a 550 W power supply, connected via a single 12-pin connector. It was released on August 31, 2020, with a launch MSRP of 499 USD, and is now end-of-life. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The RTX 3070 sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,238. In DirectX 12 testing via PassMark, it scores 85, while the DirectX 11 score is 182 and DirectX 9 scores 247. The PassMark G3D score is 22,214, and the GPU compute score is 11,195. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 123,479, and the Vulkan score is 120,664.

The nearest GPU rivals show a wide spread in performance. The AMD FirePro S7150 scores 28,409, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 27,985, putting the RTX 3070 0.9% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 27,956, with the RTX 3070 leading by 1%. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28,541, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 3070. These margins are small, but in Undisputed, the RTX 3070's advantage lies in its modern feature set and efficient architecture, which the measured frame rates demonstrate.

With 8 GB of VRAM, the RTX 3070 is well-suited for Undisputed at the resolutions tested. The game's demands at 1080p and 1440p are comfortably handled, and even at 4K the memory capacity does not appear to be a limiting factor, as the frame rates scale predictably with settings rather than collapsing due to VRAM constraints.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 308.6 FPS. This drops to 224.1 FPS at Medium, 186.7 FPS at High, and 119.6 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the Low setting yields 224.2 FPS, Medium produces 159 FPS, High delivers 135.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 84.5 FPS. At 4K, the numbers fall further: Low hits 143.2 FPS, Medium reaches 104 FPS, High manages 84.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56.9 FPS.

The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are instructive. At Low settings, the drop from 308.6 FPS to 143.2 FPS represents a 53.6% reduction. At Medium, the drop from 224.1 to 104 FPS is a 53.6% reduction as well. High settings see a drop from 186.7 to 84.3 FPS, a 54.9% reduction. Ultra settings drop from 119.6 to 56.9 FPS, a 52.4% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest that the CPU is keeping pace. The i5-12400F's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,332 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,481, likely allows it to feed the GPU effectively even at 308.6 FPS. The near-identical percentage drops across all settings when moving from 1080p to 4K point to a GPU that is scaling uniformly with resolution, with minimal CPU interference.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is slightly CPU-bound at the highest frame rates, but the effect is modest. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. This is typical for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, but the i5-12400F's performance holds up well, as evidenced by the minimal deviation in scaling percentages.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 713th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the 45th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 55% of combos tested faster. While this might seem middling, the context of the measured frame rates tells a more nuanced story.

At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 119.6 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, it achieves 84.5 FPS, still well above playable levels. Even at 4K Ultra, the 56.9 FPS result is near the edge of playability. The rank of 713 reflects the presence of many higher-end configurations in the database, but the actual gameplay experience is strong.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-8700K and AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, are within 1.3% of its average benchmark score. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, are similarly close. This clustering suggests that many combos in this performance tier will produce comparable results in Undisputed, and the rank of 713 is a reflection of the wide range of hardware tested rather than a weakness in this specific pairing.

The data indicates that this combo is well-matched, with neither component dramatically outperforming the other. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking are closely aligned, suggesting that this pairing is balanced. This balance is confirmed by the resolution scaling data, which shows no anomalous bottlenecks at any tested setting.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS is 308.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, at 4K with Low settings it achieves 143.2 FPS, and at Ultra settings it drops to 56.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS mark but still playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F averages 19,221, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19,210 and 1.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18,979.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the frame rate drops from 186.7 FPS at 1080p to 84.3 FPS at 4K, a 54.9% reduction.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 1440p, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution increases, indicating GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 713th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Ultra settings at 1080p as the best experience for players prioritizing visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 119.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a fluid experience for a sports title. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 67.1 FPS, dropping from 186.7 to 119.6, but the visual fidelity gains are typically worth it for a game like Undisputed where character models and arenas are the focus.

For players with 1440p monitors, High settings at 135.2 FPS offer an excellent balance. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is significant, falling from 135.2 to 84.5 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. This suggests that High settings at 1440p provide the best trade-off between visual quality and performance. At 4K, Medium settings at 104 FPS are the recommended choice, as the drop to Ultra at 56.9 FPS falls below the ideal playability threshold.

The data indicates that Low settings are unnecessary for this combo at any resolution, as even 4K Low delivers 143.2 FPS. The system has sufficient headroom to run at least Medium settings at all tested resolutions. The consistent scaling across settings suggests that the game is well-optimized for this hardware combination, allowing players to select settings based on their display's refresh rate and personal preference for visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low settings yield 308.6 FPS, Medium settings produce 224.1 FPS, High settings deliver 186.7 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 119.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 189 FPS, indicating that settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings achieve 224.2 FPS, Medium settings reach 159 FPS, High settings hit 135.2 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 84.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, ranging from 27.3% at Low to 29.3% at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases significantly. Low settings still deliver 143.2 FPS, Medium settings reach 104 FPS, High settings produce 84.3 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 56.9 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that drops below 60 FPS, making it the sole borderline case in the entire dataset.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate performance hit, while the jump from 1440p to 4K is more severe. At Low settings, the drop from 1440p to 4K is 81 FPS, and at Ultra settings, the drop is 27.6 FPS. This pattern confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, with the CPU maintaining consistent performance across all settings.