Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

This combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, placing 139th out of 3,718 tested combos — a top 4% finish. The data shows a system that is dramatically GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with CPU headroom so vast that frame rates scale almost entirely with graphics settings and resolution. At 1080p Low, this pairing produces 530 FPS average, a figure that underscores how the RTX 4090's raw compute is the dominant factor, while the i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide more than enough throughput for a sports title that is not heavily threaded.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Undisputed?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 139th out of 3,718 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.7% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19,039, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (19,056, -0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18,982, 0.3% delta). The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 4090 ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 (0% delta), though the RTX 4090 is 2.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system delivers 147 FPS average. This is a fully playable frame rate for competitive play, and it drops to 93 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: Which resolution/settings combo yields the highest frame rate?

A: The highest recorded average is 530 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K Low, the system produces 242 FPS average, indicating massive headroom across all configurations.

Q: Is there any setting where the CPU becomes a bottleneck?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 530 FPS average, which suggests the i5-12400F's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 909, Cinebench R23 single-core of 1,680) is sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 even in the least demanding scenario tested.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. It operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.40 GHz, with a 65W 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 is modest by modern standards, yet the benchmark data indicates it is more than adequate for Undisputed.

The CPU's benchmark results paint a clear picture: 3DMark single-thread score of 909, multi-thread (max threads) of 5,912, and Cinebench R23 scores of 1,680 single-core and 12,380 multi-core. In Undisputed, a sports title that typically does not scale heavily across many cores, the single-thread performance is what matters most. The 909 single-thread 3DMark score is competitive with the nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E both score within 0.1% of the i5-12400F's average benchmark score.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 530 FPS average. This is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a limiting factor even at the lowest settings where GPU load is minimized. The i5-12400F's 4.40 GHz boost clock and efficient Alder Lake architecture provide enough instruction throughput to keep the RTX 4090 fed. At higher resolutions and settings, the CPU's role diminishes further, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with its near-identical average score to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,039 vs 19,047), suggests that this processor is a solid, mid-range performer. It is not a top-tier chip, but for Undisputed, it does not need to be. The game's engine appears to favor raw single-thread performance, and the i5-12400F delivers that in spades, without the thermal or power overhead of higher-core-count parts.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed heavyweight here. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5nm process from TSMC, this GPU packs 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. It has 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores, along with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2235 MHz and boosts to 2520 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

The RTX 4090's benchmark scores are staggering: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223, Geekbench OpenCL of 255,416, and Vulkan of 271,631. Its Passmark G3D score of 38,194 and GPU compute score of 26,613 place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 60,347 is only 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896) and 2.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657).

In Undisputed, the RTX 4090's dominance is evident across all measured settings. At 4K Ultra, it still manages 93 FPS average, which is remarkable for a sports title at maximum settings. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM is far more than Undisputed requires, ensuring there is no memory pressure even at 4K with highest textures. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide the raw compute power needed to maintain high frame rates.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push frame rates to 530 FPS at Low settings, but at 4K, the GPU's workload increases by roughly four times the pixel count, and the frame rates drop accordingly — yet they remain highly playable. The RTX 4090 is overkill for this game, but the data shows it delivers exceptionally consistent performance with no min FPS drops below 148 FPS in any Medium setting test.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 315 FPS average on High settings, 530 FPS on Low, 381 FPS on Medium (with min 324 and max 438), and 203 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even at 1080p Ultra, the system is running well above any display's refresh rate, providing a buttery-smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional. High settings produce 228 FPS average, Low settings hit 383 FPS, Medium settings achieve 275 FPS (min 234, max 317), and Ultra settings deliver 147 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is proportional, roughly a 30-40% reduction in frame rate across settings, which aligns with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates. High settings yield 144 FPS average, Low settings produce 242 FPS, Medium settings achieve 174 FPS (min 148, max 200), and Ultra settings drop to 93 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, and even then, it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The scaling pattern is consistent: Low settings provide roughly 2.5x the frame rate of Ultra settings at each resolution. For example, at 1440p, Low (383 FPS) is 2.6x Ultra (147 FPS). At 4K, Low (242 FPS) is 2.6x Ultra (93 FPS). This suggests that the game's Ultra preset includes effects that are particularly demanding on the GPU, while Low removes most of them, allowing the RTX 4090 to stretch its legs.

The Medium settings data includes min and max FPS values, which show tight frame time consistency. At 1440p Medium, the range from 234 to 317 FPS represents a 35% variance, which is acceptable for a sports title. At 4K Medium, the range from 148 to 200 FPS is a 35% variance as well, indicating stable performance without major stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 139th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, which places it in the top 3.7% of all systems. This is a strong showing, though not the absolute top — there are 138 combinations that perform better. The ranking suggests that while the RTX 4090 is a top-tier GPU, the i5-12400F's mid-range CPU status holds the combo back from the very top spots.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking (among all CPUs) and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking (among all GPUs) combine to produce a system that is better than the sum of its parts in this game. The i5-12400F's nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core 3 201E, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X — all have average scores within 0.3% of each other, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator. The RTX 4090's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (-2.5% delta), but these are workstation-class GPUs that are not typically paired with gaming-focused CPUs.

The combo's rank of 139 suggests that the most significant factor in overall performance is the GPU, and the RTX 4090's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs drives most of the result. The fact that this combo ranks in the top 4% despite having a mid-range CPU indicates that Undisputed is not CPU-sensitive at the frame rates achieved. For context, the CPU's average benchmark score of 19,039 places it in the 73rd percentile, which is respectable but not elite. The GPU's average score of 60,347 at the 88th percentile is the primary driver of the combo's high rank.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the data points to 1440p High as the sweet spot. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system delivers 228 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors (144Hz or 165Hz). This provides a smooth, responsive experience for a sports title where timing is critical, while maintaining good visual quality.

If the user has a 4K display, 4K High at 144 FPS average is the recommended configuration. This matches the refresh rate of many 4K gaming monitors and provides excellent visual detail. The 4K Ultra setting at 93 FPS is still playable, but the 35% performance penalty compared to High is not justified by the marginal visual improvements, based on the data's frame rate differential.

For competitive play where maximum frame rates are desired, 1080p Low at 530 FPS is the extreme option, but this is likely unnecessary. Even 1080p Ultra at 203 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most displays. The Medium settings at 1440p (275 FPS) or 4K (174 FPS) offer a middle ground, with the data showing min FPS of 234 and 148 respectively, ensuring no drops below playable thresholds.

The Ultra preset at any resolution is the most demanding, and the data shows it provides the lowest frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the 93 FPS average is the only configuration that dips below 100 FPS, but it remains above 60 FPS. For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, 1440p Ultra at 147 FPS is a viable option that maintains high refresh rates. However, the recommendation is to use High settings, as the performance headroom it provides (228 FPS at 1440p, 144 FPS at 4K) ensures a more consistent experience with less frame time variance, even if the Medium settings data shows tight ranges.