Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 sits at rank 1722 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. That ranking alone doesn't tell the full story — the measured FPS data reveals that this combo can deliver genuinely smooth gameplay across most settings, with some notable caveats at the highest quality presets. The rank reflects a system that is competitive at 1080p and 1440p but begins to strain when pushed toward 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to just 42 FPS. What makes this pairing interesting is the balance between a 6-core CPU with a 73rd percentile standing against all processors and a GPU that sits at the 66th percentile against all graphics cards — both are mid-pack components that, when combined, produce results that are better than their individual percentiles might suggest.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1722 out of 2813 places this system in the 61st percentile of all tested CPU-GPU pairings for Undisputed. This is a meaningful gap from the top — roughly 61% of tested combos perform better — but the ranking must be interpreted with the resolution and settings in mind. At 1080p Low, this combo produces 241 FPS, which is an exceptionally high frame rate that would satisfy even competitive players. The rank is dragged down by the Ultra preset results, where the system delivers only 92 FPS at 1080p and 42 FPS at 4K. In the context of the full combo distribution, this system is clearly not built for maximum fidelity at extreme resolutions, but it holds its own in the mid-range where most gamers actually play.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 with a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 with a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 with a 0.3% delta. The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 puts it essentially at parity with these chips — the differences are within fractions of a percent. This suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; any of these near-identical processors would produce similar results in Undisputed. The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL at 21153 (-0.6% delta), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 (-1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 (1.6% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at 21379 (-1.6% delta). The RTX 5050's average score of 21035 sits between these, with the RX 5600 XT being the closest competitor at just 1.6% higher — a margin that would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and it features 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. The chip is built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 113.4M per mm². The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and connects via PCIe 5.0 x8.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling across settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low (241 FPS) to Medium (173 FPS) to High (144 FPS) to Ultra (92 FPS) shows a steady decline as the GPU works harder on effects and shadows. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS suggests the GPU is hitting both compute and memory bandwidth limits. The 128-bit bus and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest figures for a modern GPU, and the data reflects this: at 4K, even Medium settings only yield 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, indicating the memory subsystem is struggling to feed the rendering pipeline. The pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s are respectable for this class, but they are insufficient for 4K Ultra in a game like Undisputed that has detailed character models and arena environments.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a predictable but steep scaling curve as resolution increases. At High settings, the system delivers 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K — a drop of 27.8% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 36.5% from 1440p to 4K. The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 241 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, shows 173 FPS (min 147, max 200) at 1080p, 125 FPS (min 107, max 144) at 1440p, and 79 FPS (min 67, max 91) at 4K. The Ultra preset drops dramatically: 92 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K.

This scaling pattern tells a clear story about the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the 241 FPS result is so high that it's unlikely the CPU is a bottleneck — the i5-12400F with its 6 cores and 12 threads can handle the game's physics and AI at that frame rate. But the steep drop from 1080p to 4K at every settings level points to the GPU as the primary constraint. The RTX 5050's 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are the figures that matter here; as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, the GPU simply cannot maintain the same throughput. The fact that 4K Low (110 FPS) still beats 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) underscores that settings complexity impacts the GPU more than resolution alone in this title. For players who want high frame rates, dropping resolution is more effective than dropping settings — the data shows that 1440p Ultra (67 FPS) is nearly identical to 4K Medium (79 FPS), suggesting a resolution ceiling that settings tweaks cannot overcome.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The measured data shows 110 FPS at 4K Low and 79 FPS at 4K Medium, which are playable. At 4K High, the frame rate drops to 66 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 42 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold most players expect.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the High preset delivers 104 FPS, which is below 144Hz. The Low preset achieves 174 FPS, exceeding 144Hz, while Medium hits 125 FPS. For a 144Hz display, Low at 1440p is the only preset that consistently exceeds the refresh rate, though Medium comes close.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713, which is 1.6% lower, making it the closest competitor. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153 (-0.6%), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237 (-1%), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379 (-1.6%). These differences are within noise for real-world gaming.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at most settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 241 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19039 is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, and its 73rd percentile standing means it's a solid mid-range chip. The GPU's performance limits become apparent at 4K, not the CPU.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the measured average is 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. This is a very smooth experience, and the minimum frame rate stays above 144 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the frame rate drops from 144 FPS at 1080p to 104 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% decrease) and then to 66 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% decrease from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.2%, meaning 4K delivers less than half the frame rate of 1080p at the same settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. The Low preset achieves an average of 241 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate for this combo in any configuration. Medium settings produce an average of 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS — this is the only preset at 1080p with min/max data, and it shows excellent consistency. High settings yield 144 FPS, still comfortably above 120Hz. Ultra settings drop to 92 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 149 FPS, demonstrating the significant performance cost of high-quality effects.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable. Low settings deliver 174 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings average 125 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS — the minimum is just above 100 FPS, making this a good choice for smooth gameplay. High settings produce 104 FPS, which is borderline for 120Hz displays but smooth on 60Hz monitors. Ultra settings drop to 67 FPS, which is playable but begins to show the GPU's limits. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with roughly a 25-30% performance reduction.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly pushed to its limits. Low settings still achieve 110 FPS, which is remarkable for 4K and indicates the game is well-optimized at lower quality presets. Medium settings average 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS — the minimum stays above 60 FPS, making this the recommended 4K setting. High settings drop to 66 FPS, which is just above 60 FPS but with less headroom. Ultra settings fall to 42 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a sports game where timing matters. The 4K data shows that this combo can handle 4K gaming, but only at Low or Medium settings for a consistently smooth experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S family, built 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. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The CPU was released in January 2022 with a launch MSRP of $174.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, opponent AI, physics calculations, and frame pacing. The benchmark data shows a single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 1680 in Cinebench R23, which are solid numbers for a 12th-gen chip. The multi-threaded scores — 5912 in 3DMark max threads and 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore — indicate the CPU can handle parallel workloads, though its 6 cores are fewer than many modern competitors. The 73rd percentile standing against all CPUs means it outperforms nearly three-quarters of processors in the database, which is a strong position for a mainstream chip.

The measured FPS data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this combo. At 1080p Low, the 241 FPS result indicates the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. The fact that frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings points to the GPU as the limiting factor. However, the CPU's 12 threads may be a constraint in scenarios with many opponents on screen or complex physics interactions — the game's release in October 2023 means it was designed for contemporary CPUs, and the i5-12400F's Alder Lake architecture should handle it adequately. The nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-1335U, show that this chip is well within the expected performance envelope for its class.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the standout choice. It delivers 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147 FPS, meaning it never drops below 144 FPS in the measured data. This provides a smooth, consistent experience on high-refresh-rate monitors without the visual compromises of Low settings. The 147 FPS minimum is particularly important for a sports game where sudden movements and quick camera changes can cause frame rate dips — the data shows this combo handles those moments well at Medium.

For players with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended balance. It produces 125 FPS average with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. The minimum stays above 100 FPS, which is smooth even on 120Hz displays. The High preset at 1440p (104 FPS) is also viable, but the Medium preset's higher minimum frame rate makes it the safer choice for consistent gameplay. At 4K, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 is the only sensible option — it delivers 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS, staying above 60 FPS, while High drops to 66 FPS and Ultra falls to 42 FPS.

For players who prioritize maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p (241 FPS) or 1440p (174 FPS) will satisfy even the most demanding esports-style gameplay. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution — even at 1080p, it drops to 92 FPS, and the visual improvement over High or Medium is unlikely to justify the 36-50% performance loss. The data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance of visual quality and performance that keeps frame rates high without sacrificing the game's presentation.