Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3429 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. That places this pairing in the bottom 8% of all recorded configurations, which immediately signals that the graphics component is the limiting factor. The CPU is anything but weak, the i7-12700KF sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs and posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838, but the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs with a Steel Nomad DX12 score of just 1184. The data shows a massive imbalance: a top-tier processor paired with a graphics solution that is barely above entry-level in the database's hierarchy.

To put the GPU's standing in context, its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000. The Arc B370 is within 1.4% of all of these older parts, which tells the story of a chip that is competitive with hardware from a much older era. This is not a GPU designed for high-refresh gaming at demanding resolutions, and the measured FPS in Undisputed confirms that.

The CPU side is the opposite. The i7-12700KF's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i5-13600T, and Intel Core 5 213PE, all within 0.2% of its average benchmark score of 35365. The i7-12700KF also sits within 0.2% of the i7-12700K, which makes sense as those are nearly identical parts. In Undisputed, the CPU is never the bottleneck; the recorded frame rates across all resolutions and settings are entirely consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF + Intel Arc B370 combo capable of running Undisputed at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the combo delivers playable frame rates on High, Medium, and Low settings. High averages 68 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS, and Low averages 115 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p for this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages exactly 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. Low is also playable at 83 FPS on average, but Medium offers better visual quality while still hitting the threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K in Undisputed?

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the settings reach 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 52 FPS average, followed by Medium at 38 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 20 FPS. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower). The Arc B370 is effectively in the same performance class as these older chips.

Q: Does the i7-12700KF hold back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The i7-12700KF is far more capable than the Arc B370. Its average benchmark score of 35365 places it among CPUs like the i7-13700T and i5-13600T, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 is strong. The frame rates in Undisputed are limited by the GPU, not the processor.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays playable at 1080p?

A: High is the most demanding preset at 1920x1080 that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 68 FPS. Ultra is not playable, averaging only 44 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Undisputed covers three resolutions and four settings each, with average FPS reported for all, and min/max FPS available only for Medium settings at certain resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best. Low settings deliver an average of 115 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate for this pairing in any configuration. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. High settings average 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with some headroom. Ultra settings fall to an average of 44 FPS, a sharp drop that indicates the GPU cannot handle the additional effects and geometry load. The step from High to Ultra costs 24 FPS on average, a 35% reduction that makes Ultra unplayable.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings average 83 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p Medium result and still well above the threshold. Medium settings average exactly 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. That minimum is below the 60 FPS line, so while the average is playable, there will be moments of stutter or slowdown during intense scenes. High settings drop to 49 FPS average, which is not playable. Ultra averages only 32 FPS, a result that is clearly too low for smooth gameplay. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 11 FPS, and between High and Ultra it is 17 FPS, showing that each settings tier carries a significant performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles across the board. Low settings average 52 FPS, the only 4K result above 50 FPS but still 8 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium averages 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS, indicating consistent sub-60 performance. High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. The resolution jump from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings costs 22 FPS on average, and from 1080p to 4K at Low settings it costs 63 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware in Undisputed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF has several near-identical alternatives in the database. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-12700KF's 35365. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, also 0.2% lower. Any of these processors would deliver effectively the same CPU performance in Undisputed, so swapping between them would not change the measured frame rates, which are GPU-limited.

For the GPU, the alternatives are all much older parts with similar average scores. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, 0.2% higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. In practical terms, anyone with one of these GPUs would experience nearly identical performance in Undisputed, meaning the same playable settings at 1080p and 1440p, and the same inability to hit 60 FPS at 4K.

The takeaway is that the CPU is not the constraint, so alternative CPU choices with similar scores would not improve FPS. The GPU is the constraint, and its nearest rivals are all substantially older, so there is no modern upgrade path within this performance class that would change the outcome.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 68 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold. Medium also works at 83 FPS and Low at 115 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is a marginal pass, and the minimum recorded FPS of 51 shows that there will be dips below the threshold. Low is also playable at 83 FPS, but if the goal is the best visuals that still average 60 FPS, Medium is the choice.

At 3840x2160, there is no setting that reaches 60 FPS. Low comes closest at 52 FPS average, but that is below the threshold. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at 4K for this combo.

The Verdict

This PC can run Undisputed, but only at 1080p and 1440p, and only on specific presets. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 68 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium at 60 FPS average being the best option. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable; the best result is Low at 52 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict is clear for anyone considering this hardware: stick to 1080p for a comfortable experience with headroom, or 1440p if you accept the 60 FPS average on Medium with occasional dips. 4K is out of reach. The i7-12700KF is a strong processor that will not bottleneck the system, but the Arc B370 is the limiting factor. Its performance class, as shown by its nearest rivals, places it alongside GPUs from over a decade ago, and Undisputed's demands at higher resolutions simply exceed what it can deliver. For 1080p gaming at High settings, this combo is adequate. For anything more demanding, the data recommends looking at a different GPU.