Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with an Intel Arc B580 is a desktop combination built around a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake processor and a Battlemage-generation graphics card with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. This analysis uses measured benchmark data for Undisputed, a sports title released on 2023-10-10, to determine playability across three resolutions. The data shows that this combo delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution, though the margin of comfort varies significantly as settings increase.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable settings preset at 3840x2160 for this combo?

A: At 4K, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of exactly 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS, while Ultra drops to 39 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Core i7-12700KF compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, placing it 85th percentile among all CPUs. It sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.2% delta), the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.2% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and how does it stack up against its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, 0.6% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -1% delta).

Q: Is the combo ranked high among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2794 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution. This rank reflects the balance of the CPU's 85th percentile standing and the GPU's 68th percentile standing when applied to Undisputed's specific workload.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440 that maintains 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 61 FPS. The data also shows High averages 95 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS (min 98, max 132), and Low averages 160 FPS, so all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much FPS headroom does the combo have at 1920x1080 on the highest preset?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 85 FPS, which is 25 FPS above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Lower presets provide substantial headroom: High averages 132 FPS, Medium averages 159 FPS (min 135, max 183), and Low averages 221 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 60 FPS exactly. The data indicates that Low averages 101 FPS and Medium averages 73 FPS (min 62, max 84), so both are also playable, but High is the highest quality option that meets the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 61 FPS. High averages 95 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS (min 98, max 132), and Low averages 160 FPS, all comfortably above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 85 FPS. High averages 132 FPS, Medium averages 159 FPS (min 135, max 183), and Low averages 221 FPS, leaving substantial margin at every quality level.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Undisputed at all three tested resolutions, but the experience differs by resolution. At 3840x2160, the combo is playable on High, Medium, and Low presets, with High hitting exactly 60 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 39 FPS average, so it is not recommended for that resolution.

At 2560x1440, every preset is playable. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, while High offers a more comfortable 95 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable with significant headroom; even Ultra averages 85 FPS, which is 25 FPS above the playable threshold. The best settings per resolution, as defined by the most demanding playable preset, are High at 4K (60 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (61 FPS), and Ultra at 1080p (85 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are: Low 101, Medium 73 (min 62, max 84), High 60, and Ultra 39. The data shows a steep drop from Medium to High, with a 13 FPS reduction, and a further 21 FPS reduction from High to Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 62 FPS indicates that even during demanding moments, the frame rate stays above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the measured average FPS values are: Low 160, Medium 115 (min 98, max 132), High 95, and Ultra 61. The transition from High to Ultra represents the largest single-step drop, 34 FPS, which brings the average down to just 1 FPS above the playable threshold. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 98 FPS, providing a solid buffer.

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 221, Medium 159 (min 135, max 183), High 132, and Ultra 85. The frame rate scaling is more gradual at this resolution; the drop from Low to Medium is 62 FPS, from Medium to High is 27 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 47 FPS. The Ultra preset's average of 85 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, with no minimum data points suggesting any problematic dips.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.2% delta), the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.2% delta). All four of these processors sit within 0.2% of the Core i7-12700KF's score of 35365, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios for Undisputed, these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, 0.6% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -1% delta). The Arc B580's score of 23021 places it within 1% of all these cards, so any of these GPUs would deliver similar performance in Undisputed, with differences of less than 1% in average benchmark score.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2794 out of 3718 tested combos for Undisputed, placing it in the 75th percentile of all tested combinations (since 2794/3718 equals roughly 75%). This ranking reflects the fact that while the CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU is only in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, and the game's performance at higher resolutions appears to be more GPU-limited.

The rank suggests that this combo sits below the median performance tier for this game. However, the measured FPS data shows that the combo still achieves playable frame rates at all tested resolutions, which means the rank does not indicate a failure to meet the playable threshold. Instead, it indicates that many other tested combos achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where the Ultra preset falls to 39 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU split the workload for Undisputed across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 221 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly when the GPU is not heavily stressed. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop to 85 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern continues but with a tighter margin. The Low preset averages 160 FPS, while Ultra drops to 61 FPS. The 39 FPS gap between High (95 FPS) and Ultra (61 FPS) at 1440p is the largest single-settings jump in the dataset, suggesting a significant GPU workload increase at that quality level.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Low preset averages 101 FPS, but Ultra drops to 39 FPS, a 62 FPS reduction. The High preset at 4K averages exactly 60 FPS, which indicates the GPU is heavily loaded but still sufficient for the playable threshold. The CPU's 85th percentile standing appears adequate for this game at all resolutions, as the bottleneck shifts primarily to the GPU as resolution and settings increase. The data shows that the GPU's 68th percentile performance is the constraining factor for the highest quality settings, particularly at 4K Ultra where the combo falls short of 60 FPS.