Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In the context of Undisputed, a boxing title that relies on physics and AI for ring interactions, the CPU’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support are relevant, but the data shows that this processor is rarely the bottleneck. The benchmark results, which include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332, place the chip in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Even at the lowest tested settings, the frame rates are so high that the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 909 does not appear to limit output. The processor sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-8700K in average benchmark score, indicating that the older 12th-gen chip retains parity with a previous high-end flagship.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s, and its boost clock reaches 2550 MHz. The Ada Lovelace architecture with 10,240 shading units drives a Passmark G3D score of 34245, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The measured data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary force behind frame generation, as the scores are consistent with a card that sits 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in average benchmark score. The 5 nm process node and 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance suggest high raw throughput, which the Undisputed engine leverages for crowd rendering and fighter detail.

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

The 6-core/12-thread configuration of the i5-12400F is a study in sufficiency. The game does not appear to be a heavy multi-threaded workload; the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 5912, suggesting that the engine scales poorly beyond a handful of cores. The data implies that the CPU's 12 threads are not a limiting factor, as the performance delta between the 8-thread score of 4779 and the max-thread score is minimal. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz is critical for the single-thread performance that boxing simulations require for hit detection and animation state machines. The Passmark single-thread score of 3481 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-1335U (deltaPct of 0.3%), which indicates that the i5-12400F is competitive in lightly-threaded tasks.

The L3 cache is 18 MB shared, which is ample for the game's data set, but the lack of an integrated GPU is irrelevant since a discrete card is present. The 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are platform details, but the benchmark scores show that the CPU is never the primary determinant of the final FPS in this title. At 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 474.8, which is so high that even a modest CPU would be able to feed the GPU. The data suggests that the CPU's role is to provide a stable baseline, and it does so with a 3DMark 2-thread score of 1699, which is strong enough to avoid stutters during gameplay. The processor sits in the 77th percentile, but in this specific game, it is the supporting actor.

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

The RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear workhorse. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, the card has more than enough VRAM to handle the highest textures at 4K, as evidenced by the 85.7 FPS average at Ultra settings. The 736.3 GB/s bandwidth is crucial for streaming the detailed fighter models and arena environments. The boost clock of 2550 MHz and the 1425 MHz memory clock (23 Gbps effective) allow for rapid shader execution. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 134 is surprisingly low compared to the G3D score, but this is a synthetic test; the real-world data shows the card excels in Undisputed.

The GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present, but the game's visuals do not appear to rely heavily on ray tracing, as the frame rates are already high without it. The card's 0.2% deltaPct over the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT in average benchmark score is a proxy for its competitive position, but the measured FPS in this game show a different story. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS is significant, and the data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 88th percentile ranking for the GPU, compared to the CPU's 77th, confirms that the GPU is the more capable component in this pair.

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

The scaling pattern is a textbook example of GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 283.1, which drops to 204.1 at 1440p High, and further to 131 at 4K High. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 54%, which is a substantial reduction that points to the GPU's pixel fill rate being the bottleneck. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s is being saturated at 4K, whereas the CPU is not. If the CPU were the limit, we would expect the 1080p Low result of 474.8 FPS to be lower, but it is the highest score in the entire dataset.

The data reveals that the RTX 4080 SUPER is scaling as expected with resolution. At 1440p Low, the FPS is 347.8, which is only 27% lower than the 1080p Low score of 474.8. This suggests that at lower settings, the game is still somewhat CPU-bound at 1080p, as the GPU is not being taxed enough. However, at 4K Ultra, the FPS falls to 85.7, which is a 82% drop from 1080p Ultra's 179.8. This disparity confirms that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute units are the critical factors at high resolutions. The 16 GB of VRAM is not being exhausted, but the 256-bit bus is likely the constraint.

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

The dataset provides 12 measured rows, each with an average FPS. At 1920x1080, the scores are: Low 474.8, Medium 342.8, High 283.1, and Ultra 179.8. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 62% reduction in performance, which is a typical scaling curve for a modern GPU. At 2560x1440, the scores are: Low 347.8, Medium 247.5, High 204.1, and Ultra 133.8. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 62%, mirroring the 1080p pattern. At 3840x2160, the scores are: Low 219.6, Medium 154.3, High 131, and Ultra 85.7. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 61%, indicating a consistent scaling factor.

The 4K High result of 131 FPS is notable, as it is still above the 120 FPS threshold that many consider optimal for a smooth experience. The 4K Ultra result of 85.7 FPS is the only score below 100 FPS, which suggests that the Ultra preset is taxing the GPU's texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. The 1080p Low result of 474.8 FPS is the highest in the dataset, and it indicates that the CPU can handle the game's logic at extreme frame rates, but the GPU is never idle. The 1440p Medium score of 247.5 is a balanced middle ground, offering high refresh rates without the graphical compromise of Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combination?

A: The highest average FPS measured is 474.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the maximum frame rate in the dataset.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's score of 19210. It is also 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, which scores 19364.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the 4K Ultra score of 85.7 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, while the CPU's 3DMark scores suggest it has headroom. The GPU's pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s is the likely constraint.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 283.1, while at 4K High, it drops to 131. This represents a 54% decrease in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's score of 53489. The deltaPct is 0.2%.

Q: At which resolution does the frame rate exceed 200 FPS on Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 247.5, which is above 200. At 1920x1080 Medium, the score is 342.8, also above 200.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the Ultra preset is the most demanding option, with the 4K Ultra score of 85.7 FPS being the only result below 100 FPS. For players targeting high refresh rates at 4K, the High preset is the optimal choice, as it delivers 131 FPS, which is a 53% improvement over Ultra while still maintaining a high level of visual fidelity. At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 133.8 FPS, which is suitable for 120 Hz displays, but the High preset at 204.1 FPS offers a significant boost for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors.

At 1080p, even the Ultra preset achieves 179.8 FPS, which is well above the threshold for competitive play. The data implies that there is no reason to use Medium or Low settings at 1080p, as the GPU has ample headroom. The Low settings at 1440p produce 347.8 FPS, but this comes at a visual cost that is unnecessary given the High preset's 204.1 FPS. The best experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1440p, which balances the frame rate of 204.1 with the graphical quality that the RTX 4080 SUPER can handle without dropping below 200 FPS. Alternatively, the 4K High preset at 131 FPS is ideal for users with 4K 120 Hz displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 113th out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the top 7.2% of all pairings, which is a strong showing. The rank is likely driven by the GPU's high percentile (88th) rather than the CPU's (77th), as the benchmark data shows the GPU is the dominant factor in frame rate output. The ranking is consistent with the GPU's position among its rivals, where it sits just 0.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.9% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The CPU's parity with the Intel Core i7-8700K (deltaPct of 0.1%) means that this combo's rank is not limited by the processor.

The high rank of 113 suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for the game, with the CPU providing enough single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1440p High, which is a demanding target. The only weakness is the 4K Ultra performance of 85.7 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The rank of 113 out of 1580 indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being utilized effectively, and the i5-12400F is not holding it back in a meaningful way.