Undisputed

This analysis covers the Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B580 in Undisputed, a sports title released on 2023-10-10. Measured data shows that this combination maintains 60 FPS or higher at 4K High, 1440p Ultra, and 1080p Ultra, with the best experience at 1080p Ultra where it averages 85 FPS. The combo ranks 2794 out of 3718 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database, but the frame rates are sufficient for smooth play at most settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Undisputed at 4K?

A: Yes, at High settings it averages 60 FPS, and at Medium and Low it averages 73 and 101 FPS respectively. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings for 1080p?

A: Ultra settings run at an average of 85 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. High and Medium also clear the threshold, averaging 132 and 159 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core 3 N355 (0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (0.3% delta), Intel Core 5 120UL (-0.7% delta), and Intel Core i7-1250U (1.1% delta) — all within a 1% range.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark standing?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, also in the 68th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (-0.2% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.6% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (-0.7% delta), and NVIDIA P106-100 (-1% delta).

Q: What are the launch MSRPs?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $97, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of $249.

Q: How does this combo rank in Undisputed specifically?

A: It ranks 2794 out of 3718 tested combinations, meaning a large portion of other CPU/GPU pairings deliver higher frame rates, but the measured results still meet the 60 FPS playable standard at most settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern: frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution across all presets. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 221 at 1920x1080 to 160 at 2560x1440, then to 101 at 3840x2160. At High settings, the progression is 132, 95, and 60. At Ultra, it goes from 85 to 61 to 39. This consistent drop indicates that the GPU is the dominant scaling factor; as resolution increases, the Arc B580's rendering workload grows, and the i3-12100F's role becomes secondary.

The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are modest by modern standards, but the very high frame rates at 1080p Low (221 FPS) suggest that the processor is not a bottleneck at that point. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with its 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, are the primary drivers of performance. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, but at 4K, the GPU's limits are exposed — even Low settings produce only 101 FPS, while Ultra falls to 39 FPS.

In practice, for this game, the GPU matters more at every resolution. The CPU's single-thread and multi-thread scores (893 and 4023 in 3dmark single-thread and max-threads, respectively) are adequate for a sports title, but they are not the limiting factor in any of the measured configurations. The scaling between settings is also consistent: dropping from Ultra to Medium yields roughly a 30–40% increase in FPS across all resolutions, further pointing to the GPU as the primary constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values where available. The only preset with min/max data is Medium, which shows a stable frame time at every resolution.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 60 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 101 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 73 | 62 | 84 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 95 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 160 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 115 | 98 | 132 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 61 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 132 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 221 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 159 | 135 | 183 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 85 | — | — |

At 4K, only Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, all presets stay above 60, with Ultra just clearing at 61 FPS. At 1080p, even Ultra maintains 85 FPS, and Low reaches 221 FPS. The min/max data for Medium shows tight frame pacing — at 1080p, the range is 135–183, at 1440p it is 98–132, and at 4K it is 62–84 — indicating no severe stutter under load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on average benchmark scores, the i3-12100F and Arc B580 have close neighbors that would likely produce similar frame rates in Undisputed. The CPU's nearest rival is the Intel Core 3 N355, with a 0% delta in average score, meaning they are statistically identical. The Intel Core i5-9500 is 0.3% faster, the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% slower, and the Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% faster. All four processors fall within a 1% band, so swapping to any of them would change CPU-bound performance by a negligible amount.

On the GPU side, the Arc B580's closest match is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which is 0.2% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is 0.6% faster, the RTX 3080 is 0.7% slower, and the NVIDIA P106-100 is 1% slower. Again, the delta is under 1% for all rivals, so in this game the measured FPS would be very similar. However, game-specific optimizations and driver behavior can shift results; the benchmark scores are aggregate averages, not a guarantee of identical in-game performance.

For a builder considering alternatives, the data suggests that any of these CPUs or GPUs would deliver essentially the same experience in Undisputed at the tested resolutions and settings. The i3-12100F and Arc B580 combination is already near the performance ceiling for its class, so stepping to a rival within 1% would not meaningfully change frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is:

• 1920x1080: Ultra — 85 FPS average. This is the highest quality setting available, and it runs well above the playable threshold.
• 2560x1440: Ultra — 61 FPS average. Ultra just clears 60 FPS, making it the best visual preset that remains playable. High and Medium are also viable, with 95 and 115 FPS respectively.
• 3840x2160: High — 60 FPS average. High is the most demanding preset that hits exactly 60 FPS. Medium provides a comfortable 73 FPS, and Low reaches 101 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still meeting the target.

At 4K, Ultra is not playable at 39 FPS, so High is the recommended ceiling. At 1440p, Ultra is playable but only by a narrow margin; players who prefer a safety buffer might opt for High, which runs at 95 FPS. At 1080p, there is no compromise needed — Ultra delivers 85 FPS, leaving ample headroom.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B580 can run Undisputed at 60 FPS or higher in the majority of configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: Playable at High (60 FPS), Medium (73 FPS), and Low (101 FPS). Ultra is not playable at 39 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Playable at Ultra (61 FPS), High (95 FPS), Medium (115 FPS), and Low (160 FPS).
• 1920x1080: Playable at Ultra (85 FPS), High (132 FPS), Medium (159 FPS), and Low (221 FPS).

In short, this PC is fully capable of running the game smoothly at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings. The only scenario that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which is expected given the GPU's performance class. The combo ranks 2794 out of 3718, but that rank reflects all tested combinations, many of which include much more powerful hardware. For its price segment, the measured results are solid, and the data confirms that the i3-12100F does not hold back the Arc B580 in this title at any resolution.