Undisputed

Can Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 run Undisputed? Yes, decisively. Benchmark data shows this combination delivers over 60 FPS at every tested resolution and preset, from 1920x1080 Low up to 4K Ultra. The pairing is remarkably consistent: even the most demanding configuration tested, 3840x2160 Ultra, produces an average of 99.1 FPS, clearing the playable threshold of 60 FPS by a wide margin. The data indicates that the RTX 5090 carries the load almost entirely, with the Core i3-12100F proving sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at the frame rates observed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-12100F, based on average benchmark scores, are a cluster of Intel processors with closely matched performance. The Intel Core 3 N355 posts an average score of 13492, a 0% delta from the i3-12100F's 13494. The Intel Core i5-9500 is also nearly identical, with a score of 13452 and a delta of 0.3%. Slightly above, the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is -0.7% relative to the i3-12100F, while the Intel Core i7-1250U trails with a score of 13351, a 1.1% delta. For gaming purposes, these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates, meaning a system built with any of them alongside the RTX 5090 would behave similarly in Undisputed.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's nearest rivals are a more eclectic group. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, a 0.3% delta from the RTX 5090's 79842 average. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is close behind at 79396, a 0.6% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, a mobile part, scores 78940, showing a 1.1% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the outlier, scoring higher at 80959, which represents a -1.4% delta. While these cards are not direct consumer gaming equivalents, their benchmark scores suggest that they would produce frame rates in Undisputed that are statistically similar to the RTX 5090, though the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are architectural advantages not reflected in the average score.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data for Undisputed reveals an extreme GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5090 produces an average of 538.4 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 326.4 FPS on High and 212.8 FPS on Ultra. This scaling pattern is primarily driven by the GPU's rendering load, not the CPU. The Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, shows its capability through synthetic benchmarks like Cinebench R23 multicore (11860) and single-core (1674), but these scores do not translate into a performance ceiling in this game.

The evidence for GPU dominance is the linear relationship between resolution and frame rate. Moving from 1920x1080 Ultra (212.8 FPS) to 2560x1440 Ultra (154.5 FPS) represents a 27.4% decrease in FPS, while the pixel count increases by 77.8%. Similarly, from 2560x1440 Ultra to 3840x2160 Ultra (99.1 FPS), the FPS drops by 35.9% as the pixel count doubles. This behavior is classic for a scenario where the GPU is the limiting factor; the CPU has ample headroom.

At 4K, the gap between presets widens dramatically. The difference between Low (252.4 FPS) and Ultra (99.1 FPS) at 3840x2160 is 153.3 FPS, illustrating how the RTX 5090's shading units (21760) and texture units (680) are pushed harder at higher settings. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls, and the i3-12100F's single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3444) is sufficient to keep the RTX 5090 saturated. If the CPU were the bottleneck, frame rates would plateau across resolutions, which they do not. Therefore, in this configuration, the GPU dictates performance at all resolutions, while the CPU simply keeps pace.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Undisputed at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 99.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings are playable, with an average of 154.5 FPS. Among the tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), Ultra is the most demanding and still clears 60 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality.

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

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 326.4. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 149.4. This represents a 54.2% reduction in frame rate when moving to 4K at the same preset.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: No. The benchmark results indicate a GPU-bound workload. The frame rate scales consistently with resolution and preset changes, which would not occur if the CPU were limiting performance. The i3-12100F's single-thread score of 1674 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to avoid holding back the GPU.

Q: What are the playable settings at 3840x2160?

A: All four tested settings are playable. The average FPS values are: Low 252.4, Medium 184.1, High 149.4, and Ultra 99.1. All exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 64th out of 3718 tested combos for Undisputed, placing it in the top 1.7% of all tested systems.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Undisputed, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every resolution and preset combination tested exceeds 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 212.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best, delivering 154.5 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, Ultra settings yield 99.1 FPS. The playable settings list at each resolution includes High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, confirming that there is no configuration in the tested data that falls below the playable threshold. This is a system that does not just run the game; it dominates it, leaving significant performance on the table for future updates or higher refresh rate displays.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 212.8. Lower presets yield even higher frame rates: Medium at 398.1 FPS, High at 326.4 FPS, and Low at 538.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 154.5. The other presets are also well above the threshold: Medium at 286.3 FPS, High at 237.7 FPS, and Low at 400.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 99.1. This is the only resolution where the frame rate drops below 100 FPS, but it still comfortably clears the 60 FPS mark. High settings average 149.4 FPS, Medium averages 184.1 FPS, and Low averages 252.4 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, the Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 64 out of 3718 combos. This places it in the top 2% of all systems tested. The high ranking is attributable almost entirely to the GPU, which sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 79842. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 68th percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 13494. The combination's rank demonstrates that a modest processor paired with a flagship GPU can achieve near-top-tier gaming performance in a GPU-bound title like Undisputed. The data suggests that for this specific game, the RTX 5090's raw compute power (104.8 TFLOPS FP32) and massive memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) are the primary drivers of the excellent frame rates, while the i3-12100F's 12 MB of L3 cache and 4.30 GHz boost clock are adequate to support it.