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FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700KF compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14400?

A: The i7-12700KF scores 35,355 in the average benchmark, which places it a marginal 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 (35,336). This effectively puts the two processors at performance parity in synthetic workloads.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GTX 1080 Ti and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 19,402, which is 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA TITAN Xp (19,184). This indicates the 1080 Ti holds a slight edge over that particular rival in aggregate GPU benchmarks.

Q: What frame rate can this combo achieve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 95.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making the Ultra preset viable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark percentile reflect its overall standing?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. This means the processor is a significantly stronger component relative to its peers than the graphics card.

Q: Is there a large performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows a substantial spread. At 3840x2160, Low settings yield 67 FPS, while Ultra drops to 30.6 FPS. This represents more than a 2x performance difference between the lowest and highest quality presets.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combination ranks 1038th out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the overall distribution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for this Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti configuration suggests that the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 95.3 FPS, which is comfortably playable on high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at the same resolution delivers 122.6 FPS, offering a meaningful boost for competitive play, while Medium sits at 147.2 FPS and Low reaches 190.3 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the High preset provides an average of 77.6 FPS, which is still smooth for most gaming scenarios. Dropping to Medium yields 97.7 FPS, a significant improvement that may be preferable for those prioritizing frame rate over maximum detail. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 59.2 FPS, which is borderline for 60 Hz displays and may introduce noticeable dips in intense scenes. Low at 1440p delivers 122.2 FPS, showing that this combo has substantial headroom when settings are relaxed.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The High preset averages 44.6 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold. Medium improves to 51.4 FPS, while Low reaches 67 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 30.6 FPS, which is generally not recommended for a responsive experience. For 4K gaming, the data indicates that Medium is the highest preset that maintains a playable frame rate, with Low providing a more comfortable margin.

The best experience per the measured rows appears to be the Medium preset at 2560x1440, offering 97.7 FPS. This configuration balances the visual improvements from higher settings with a frame rate that remains well above 60 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 95.3 FPS is the recommended choice for users who want maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti features 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for a card from the Pascal architecture, which uses a 16 nm process node from TSMC. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1481 MHz with a boost clock of 1582 MHz, while the memory runs at an effective 11 Gbps.

The card's memory capacity of 11 GB is notable for a 2017-era flagship, and benchmark results indicate that it is not a primary bottleneck for this game. The measured frame rates show a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings, which suggests that the GPU's compute capabilities, rather than its memory subsystem, are the limiting factor. The FP32 performance of 11.34 TFLOPS, coupled with 3584 shading units, drives the rendering workload.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 19,402 places it at the 61st percentile, with near-identical scores to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (19,405) and the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (19,426). The deltaPct values against these rivals are 0% and -0.1%, respectively, indicating that the 1080 Ti's performance profile is closely matched by these older or lower-tier cards in synthetic tests.

In the context of this game's measured results, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at the same settings is substantial: High settings go from 122.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 44.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count taxes the rasterization and shading throughput. The 250 W TDP and dual-slot design reflect the card's power requirements, but the measured performance shows it remains viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows strong performance across all presets. The Low setting produces an average of 190.3 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 147.2 FPS, High at 122.6 FPS, and Ultra at 95.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 50% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is responsive to settings changes at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but show a clear step down. Low averages 122.2 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium delivers 97.7 FPS, High drops to 77.6 FPS, and Ultra settles at 59.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 18.4 FPS, which is the largest absolute difference between consecutive presets at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes steeper. Low settings produce 67 FPS, which is playable but no longer exceeds high-refresh thresholds. Medium averages 51.4 FPS, High reaches 44.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 36.4 FPS, highlighting the significant cost of maximum quality at this resolution.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 190.3 FPS is nearly three times the 4K Ultra result of 30.6 FPS. The data shows consistent behavior: each resolution step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by roughly 35-40% at the same settings. This consistent scaling pattern suggests the GPU is the primary performance driver across all measured configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ranks 1038th out of 1733 tested combos for this game. This places it in the 60th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 40% of tested combos perform better, while 60% perform worse.

The CPU's strong benchmark standing — 89th percentile among all processors — does not translate directly into a top-tier gaming rank for this combo. This is because the GPU, at the 61st percentile, is the weaker link in the pairing. The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35,355 places it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H, showing that it is competitive with modern mid-range and high-end mobile processors.

The GPU's average score of 19,402 is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (19,405, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (19,426, -0.1% delta). This indicates that the 1080 Ti, despite its age, holds its own against these specific rivals in synthetic benchmarks. However, the combo's rank of 1038 suggests that many other GPU-CPU pairings in the database achieve higher frame rates in this particular game.

The data implies that the i7-12700KF has significant headroom, as its CPU-bound potential is not fully utilized by the GTX 1080 Ti in most scenarios. The measured FPS results show that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 190.3 FPS, which is likely approaching the GPU's maximum throughput for this title. Upgrading the GPU would likely yield substantial gains, while upgrading the CPU would provide diminishing returns given the current graphics card's performance ceiling.