Undisputed

Can the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 handle Undisputed? The recorded data says yes, with significant headroom at 1080p, solid performance at 1440p, and a clear limitation at 4K. The combo delivers a playable experience at Medium settings for 4K, but it truly excels at lower resolutions where frame rates are consistently high.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for this combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data shows a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the most demanding configurations falling below the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the results are strong across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 208.8 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Medium settings still deliver 149.9 FPS, while High settings manage 122.7 FPS. Even Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, stays well above playable levels with an average of 78.7 FPS. This resolution shows no weaknesses for this hardware combination.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but begins to show the expected cost of higher pixel counts. Low settings average 150.5 FPS, Medium settings reach 106.9 FPS, and High settings produce 88.5 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 56.7 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This means the combo can handle most settings at 1440p, but the highest quality preset is not viable.

At 3840x2160, the limitations become apparent. Low settings average 98.4 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 66.4 FPS, holding just above the threshold. High settings drop to 54.5 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 35.9 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a substantial performance hit, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor.

The database does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The measured data indicates consistent averages, but frame time variance cannot be assessed from these records.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average. The verdict data provides clear answers.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 66.4 FPS. Low settings also qualify at 98.4 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual experience while remaining above the threshold. High and Ultra settings both fail to meet the 60 FPS requirement, with averages of 54.5 FPS and 35.9 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 88.5 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the threshold. Low and Medium settings also qualify, but High represents the best quality that maintains playability. Ultra settings fall short at 56.7 FPS, just missing the mark.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 78.7 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest quality preset remains fully playable. Low, Medium, and High settings all exceed 100 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

The verdict data confirms that playable settings include Low and Medium at 4K, High, Low, and Medium at 1440p, and all four presets at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more for Undisputed. This game is primarily GPU-bound, as the frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

The evidence is clear when comparing the same preset across resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 208.8 at 1080p to 150.5 at 1440p, then to 98.4 at 4K. This is a reduction of 28% from 1080p to 1440p and another 35% from 1440p to 4K. Such steep declines are characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues. The averages are 149.9 at 1080p, 106.9 at 1440p, and 66.4 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, indicating the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are being stretched at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role is less prominent. The Intel Core i3-12100F, with 4 cores and 8 threads, scores 11860 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1674 in single-core. These scores suggest adequate processing power for a sports game, and the high frame rates at 1080p confirm the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 3DMark results, including 4026 for 8 threads and 4023 for max threads, indicate consistent multi-threaded performance.

However, at 4K Ultra settings, the average of 35.9 FPS shows that neither component can handle the combined load. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor here, as the CPU would likely produce similar frame rates with a faster GPU at such a demanding resolution and preset.

The data supports a GPU-heavy workload. The RTX 2060, with a PassMark G3D score of 14111 and a percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs, is the primary driver of frame rates. The CPU, ranked in the 68th percentile, provides sufficient support but does not dictate performance in most scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for how this combination compares to other hardware. These alternatives would likely produce similar frame rates in Undisputed.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494. Its closest rival is the Intel Core 3 N355, with an average score of 13492 and a delta of 0%. This means the two processors perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, just 0.3% lower, while the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, 1.1% lower. Any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 2060 would behave similarly in Undisputed, assuming the GPU remains the bottleneck.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, with a score of 15283 and a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, just 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. These GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in this game when paired with the i3-12100F.

It is importantly the RTX 2060's rivals include both older and newer hardware. The GTX 580 is a much older architecture, while the Radeon 680M is an integrated solution. Despite their differences in release dates and specifications, their average benchmark scores place them in the same performance tier. In Undisputed, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a small margin of the measured results.

The combined effect of CPU and GPU rivals means that several other hardware combinations would match this setup. A system with an Intel Core i5-9500 and a GTX 580, for example, would likely produce similar averages in the game. The same applies to an Intel Core 3 N355 with a Radeon RX 7600.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p with this hardware?

A: The best preset is Ultra, with an average of 78.7 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest quality setting remains playable.

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K?

A: Yes, but only up to Medium settings. Medium averages 66.4 FPS, while High drops to 54.5 FPS and Ultra to 35.9 FPS.

Q: Which resolution has the most headroom above the 60 FPS threshold?

A: At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings exceed the threshold by 18.7 FPS. Low settings at the same resolution average 208.8 FPS, far above the requirement.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU plays the larger role. Frame rates drop sharply with resolution increases, and the RTX 2060's benchmark percentile of 58 is lower than the CPU's 68, indicating the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 2973 out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all systems in the database.

Q: What GPU alternatives would perform similarly?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, AMD Radeon 680M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and AMD Radeon RX 7600 all have average benchmark scores within 0.8% of the RTX 2060.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2973 out of 3718 tested combinations places this system in the 80th percentile of all tested setups, meaning roughly 20% of tested combos are slower. This rank reflects the overall capability of the Intel Core i3-12100F and RTX 2060 pairing in Undisputed specifically.

The ranking is consistent with the measured performance. At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent frame rates across all presets, which is a strong result. At 1440p, it remains capable with High settings, which is respectable. At 4K, it struggles beyond Medium settings, which limits its overall standing.

The individual component percentiles support this position. The CPU ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The combined rank of 2973 out of 3718 suggests that the pairing performs slightly worse than what the individual percentiles might imply, likely due to the GPU's lower standing.

In practical terms, this combo is suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Undisputed. It offers a smooth experience at high settings in both resolutions, with Ultra available only at 1080p. The 4K experience is limited to Medium settings, which may be acceptable for some players but falls short of the visual fidelity available on faster systems.

The database shows that many other tested combinations achieve higher ranks, but this setup remains a viable option for the target resolutions. The measured data confirms that it meets the playable threshold in most scenarios, with the primary limitation being the highest quality presets at 1440p and 4K.