Undisputed

Can Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 run Undisputed? The benchmark data indicates this combination ranks 125th out of 3,718 tested combos for this title, placing it in the top 3.4% of all systems evaluated. The pairing of a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake processor with NVIDIA's flagship Ada Lovelace GPU produces exceptionally high frame rates across all resolutions and presets, with performance scaling that reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 125 out of 3,718 tested configurations places this system firmly in the upper echelon of hardware pairings for Undisputed. This percentile positioning suggests that the combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and RTX 4090 delivers performance that surpasses the vast majority of tested systems, even those featuring more expensive or higher-core-count processors. The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 13,494, while the GPU achieves the 88th percentile among all graphics cards with an average score of 60,347. The disparity between these percentile rankings hints that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting in this pairing, yet the overall combo rank remains remarkably strong.

What makes this ranking particularly interesting is the nature of the CPU. The i3-12100F, with only 4 physical cores and 8 threads, would typically be considered a budget-oriented processor. Its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core 3 N355 (average score 13,492, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452, 0.3% delta), Intel Core 5 120UL (13,594, -0.7% delta), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13,351, 1.1% delta). All of these processors perform within a narrow 1.8% band of each other, indicating that the i3-12100F's computational throughput is competitive with mid-range mobile and older desktop parts. Despite this modest CPU performance, the combo still achieves rank 125, which suggests Undisputed is not particularly demanding on the processor when paired with a high-end GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a fascinating division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 529.5 FPS average, which is an extraordinary figure that suggests the GPU is barely being challenged. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution drops performance to 379.9 FPS, while High yields 316.9 FPS and Ultra produces 202.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 62% reduction in frame rate, which is a much larger drop than would be expected if the CPU were the limiting factor. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is still the primary performance driver, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to feed the RTX 4090 even at 529.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with more pronounced GPU limitations. Low settings produce 384.4 FPS, Medium drops to 275.9 FPS, High yields 229.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 148.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra here represents a 61% reduction, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. At 3840x2160, the numbers tell a different story: Low produces 245.6 FPS, Medium drops to 177.6 FPS, High yields 144.5 FPS, and Ultra delivers 94.9 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is 61%, again consistent with the other resolutions. This consistent scaling across resolutions strongly implies that the GPU is the dominant performance factor at all settings, with the CPU not becoming a bottleneck even at the highest frame rates observed.

The resolution scaling itself provides further evidence. Comparing Low settings across resolutions, 1080p produces 529.5 FPS, 1440p produces 384.4 FPS (27% lower), and 4K produces 245.6 FPS (54% lower than 1440p). For Ultra settings, the progression is 202.8 FPS at 1080p, 148.3 FPS at 1440p (27% lower), and 94.9 FPS at 4K (36% lower than 1440p). The consistent percentage drops between 1080p and 1440p across all settings suggest a stable GPU-bound scenario, while the slightly smaller drop between 1440p and 4K at Ultra settings hints that the CPU may begin to contribute more at lower frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F sufficient for the RTX 4090 in Undisputed?

A: Yes. The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 529.5 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra the combination produces 94.9 FPS, indicating the 4-core processor handles the game's CPU demands without limiting the GPU.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 94.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 4K according to the verdict data.

Q: How does the i3-12100F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13,494, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452, 0.3% delta). The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13,594 (-0.7% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13,351 (1.1% delta).

Q: Does the RTX 4090's performance vary significantly between settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 384.4 FPS, Medium yields 275.9 FPS, High delivers 229.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 148.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 236.1 FPS, representing a 61% reduction.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 202.8 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS playable threshold and indicates substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's nearest rival similar in performance?

A: The RTX 4090's average benchmark score is 60,347. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60,326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657 (2.9% delta). These are all within 2.9% of the RTX 4090's average.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Undisputed at high performance levels across all tested resolutions. The verdict data confirms that all settings presets are playable at every resolution. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 94.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 34.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 148.3 FPS average, providing comfortable headroom above the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 202.8 FPS average, which is over triple the 60 FPS minimum for smooth gameplay.

The lowest recorded performance in the entire dataset is 94.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which means this combination never drops below the playable threshold in any tested configuration. Even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution maintains a frame rate well above 60 FPS, making this system capable of maxed-out gameplay at all resolutions. The data indicates that players seeking the absolute best visual quality can enable Ultra settings at 4K with confidence, while those targeting high-refresh-rate displays can achieve over 500 FPS at 1080p with Low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i3-12100F are the Intel Core 3 N355, which matches its average score with a 0% delta, and the Intel Core i5-9500, which is 0.3% slower. The Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% faster, and the Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% slower. All four processors fall within a narrow performance band, meaning any of them would likely produce nearly identical results in Undisputed when paired with the RTX 4090.

For the GPU, the RTX 4090's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a 0% delta, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 with a 0.3% delta (slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M with a -2.5% delta (faster). The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% slower. These graphics cards would deliver similar frame rates in Undisputed, though the RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth may provide advantages in other workloads beyond what the average benchmark score captures.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 94.9 FPS. This provides a 34.9 FPS margin above the playable threshold, allowing for consistent performance without approaching the 60 FPS minimum.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best choice, producing an average of 148.3 FPS. This represents a 88.3 FPS margin above the playable threshold, offering substantial headroom for frame-time spikes or demanding in-game moments.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 202.8 FPS average, which is 142.8 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This configuration is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, as the system maintains frame rates far beyond standard 144 Hz monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Low: 245.6 FPS average
• Medium: 177.6 FPS average
• High: 144.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 94.9 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 384.4 FPS average
• Medium: 275.9 FPS average
• High: 229.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 148.3 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Low: 529.5 FPS average
• Medium: 379.9 FPS average
• High: 316.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 202.8 FPS average

The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns as settings increase, with the largest absolute drops occurring between Low and Medium settings. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium is 149.6 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 63 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 114.1 FPS. This suggests that Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, while Ultra represents the most demanding configuration with the largest relative performance cost. The data contains no minimum or maximum FPS values, so only average frame rates are available for analysis.