Undisputed

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a playable experience in Undisputed, but the data shows that achieving a consistent frame rate requires careful settings management. The combination’s overall rank in the database is 3547 out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of systems, yet the measured frames per second (FPS) reveal that the game remains accessible at lower resolutions and settings. The core challenge is balancing the CPU’s capable single-thread performance against the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and older GCN architecture.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for this combo indicates that the Low preset provides the most headroom across all resolutions, with the highest average FPS at every tested resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 110 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 79 FPS, High to 66 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS. For players prioritizing smoothness, Low at 1080p is the only setting that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS, leaving ample margin for scene complexity. The Medium preset, however, offers a better balance for visual fidelity, with a 79 FPS average and a minimum of 67 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 80 FPS, while Medium drops to 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS. The High preset at 47 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS indicate that the GPU begins to struggle at this resolution. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p is borderline playable but may exhibit stutter during intense moments, given the minimum FPS of 49. For a stable experience, Low at 1440p is the recommended choice, as it maintains a 80 FPS average without the risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset produces 50 FPS, Medium 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS, High 30 FPS, and Ultra 19 FPS. None of these settings achieve a consistent 60 FPS, so players with 4K displays should expect to compromise heavily. The Low preset is the only viable option for 4K, but even then, the 50 FPS average suggests occasional dips below smoothness. The best experience per the measured rows is Low at 1080p for competitive play, or Medium at 1080p for a balance of visuals and performance. For 1440p, Low is strongly advised, while 4K should be reserved for players who prioritize resolution over frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores show a strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 893 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674. In contrast, its multi-threaded scores, such as the 3dmark 16-thread score of 4051 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 11860, reflect the limitation of fewer physical cores. For Undisputed, a sports title, the game’s engine likely relies on a few primary threads for physics and AI, which favors the i3-12100F’s high single-thread performance.

The data shows that the CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 68, indicating it outperforms a majority of processors in general benchmarks. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-9500, which has a similar average score but a deltaPct of 0.3, meaning the i3-12100F is 0.3% ahead. This suggests that for gaming, the i3-12100F’s 4 cores are sufficient to feed the RX 570 at lower settings, but at higher settings and resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 110 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound at times, but the CPU’s 4-thread performance (3dmark 4-threads score of 2859) is enough to maintain high frame rates without bottlenecking the GPU.

At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes, as the GPU is clearly the constraint. The average FPS drops from 110 at 1080p Low to 50 at 4K Low, a 54.5% reduction, which aligns with the GPU’s inability to handle the pixel count. The CPU’s 8 threads (3dmark 8-threads score of 4026) are not saturated in this scenario, as the game’s workload shifts to the GPU. The data suggests that the i3-12100F provides adequate performance for this game, but its 4-core design may limit future titles with heavier multi-threading requirements. For Undisputed, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the FPS scaling with resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers a 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS, making it the only resolution and settings combination that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 110 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual experience while staying above the threshold.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 50 on the Low preset, while Medium drops to 36 FPS, High to 30 FPS, and Ultra to 19 FPS. None of these settings provide a smooth 60 FPS experience, so 4K is not recommended for this hardware.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. From 1080p Low (110 FPS) to 4K Low (50 FPS), the frame rate drops by 54.5%, which is characteristic of a GPU limitation. The CPU’s single-thread performance is sufficient for the game’s demands.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS average, so players may experience occasional dips.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmarks?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766, which is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800M and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 470. It is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X and 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000.

Q: Does the CPU’s 4-core design affect performance in this game?

A: The i3-12100F’s 4 cores and 8 threads provide sufficient performance for Undisputed, as the game’s workload is not heavily multi-threaded. The CPU’s 3dmark max-threads score of 4023 is close to its 16-thread score of 4051, indicating that the extra virtual threads do not significantly improve performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3547 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 5% of all systems. This ranking reflects the GPU’s age (released in 2017) and its 4 GB VRAM, which is below the requirements for high-settings gaming at modern resolutions. The CPU, despite its respectable 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations in this title. The combo’s rank is significantly lower than the individual component percentiles, indicating that the pairing is not ideal for this game’s demands.

The data shows that the combo’s performance is heavily influenced by the GPU’s 74th percentile ranking, but the RX 570’s nearest rivals include the RX 470, which is 0.8% faster, and the RX 6800M, which is 0.4% faster. This suggests that the RX 570 is at the lower end of its performance class. The i3-12100F, with a 68th percentile ranking, is a more capable component, but in this game, the GPU bottleneck prevents the CPU from showcasing its full potential. The rank of 3547 out of 3718 indicates that most other combos in the database achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs. For players with this combo, the data suggests that lower settings and resolutions are necessary to achieve a playable experience, as the combo’s rank is not competitive for high-end play.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent decline in performance as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 110 FPS, but at 2560x1440, it drops to 80 FPS, a 27.3% decrease. At 3840x2160, the Low preset further drops to 50 FPS, representing a 54.5% decrease from 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution. The pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K is 4 times, but the FPS drop is only 54.5%, suggesting that the game’s rendering load does not scale linearly with pixel count, possibly due to other bottlenecks like memory bandwidth.

The RX 570’s 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 4 GB VRAM become strained at higher resolutions. At 4K, the Ultra preset produces only 19 FPS, while Medium produces 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s texture and memory bandwidth are insufficient for high settings at 4K. In contrast, the CPU’s role is minimal in resolution scaling, as its benchmark scores remain constant. The data suggests that for this combo, the optimal resolution is 1080p, where the GPU can maintain higher frame rates. At 1440p, the performance is borderline, with the Low preset at 80 FPS being the only comfortable option. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a clear GPU limitation, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count, but not linearly, indicating that the game’s engine has other performance ceilings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves the following average FPS across settings: Low 110, Medium 79 (min 67, max 91), High 66, and Ultra 42. The Medium preset’s minimum of 67 FPS ensures that the frame rate rarely drops below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the most stable option for 1080p gaming. The Low preset’s 110 FPS average provides a significant margin for scene complexity, but the visual quality is reduced. The High preset at 66 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom, while Ultra at 42 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to: Low 80, Medium 57 (min 49, max 66), High 47, and Ultra 31. The Medium preset’s minimum of 49 FPS indicates that the frame rate can dip below 50 FPS during demanding scenes, which may be noticeable. The Low preset at 80 FPS is the only option that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The High preset at 47 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are not suitable for smooth play, as they fall below the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is: Low 50, Medium 36 (min 31, max 42), High 30, and Ultra 19. The Low preset’s 50 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, but the Medium preset’s minimum of 31 FPS shows that the GPU struggles to maintain consistent frame rates at this resolution. The High and Ultra presets are not viable, with 30 and 19 FPS respectively. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a compromise and 4K being unsuitable for any setting beyond Low.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570, based on the Polaris 20 chip and GCN 4.0 architecture, has a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. Its 4 GB GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor in this game’s performance. The GPU’s 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS. These specifications place the RX 570 in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766.

The benchmark data shows that the RX 570’s performance is closely matched with its rivals, such as the RX 470 (0.8% faster) and RX 6800M (0.4% faster), while it outperforms the R9 M295X by 0.7% and the Quadro RTX 8000 by 1.2%. This indicates that the GPU is at the lower end of its performance class, and its 4 GB VRAM is a limiting factor in Undisputed at higher settings. The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p, as the frame rate drops significantly with increased pixel count. At 1080p Medium, the GPU achieves 79 FPS, but at 4K Medium, it drops to 36 FPS, a 54.4% decrease. This scaling is consistent with the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capabilities being overwhelmed by higher resolutions.

The GPU’s 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate that it is a power-efficient card, but its 14 nm process node and 5,700 million transistors reflect its age. The card’s support for DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3 ensures compatibility with modern titles, but its performance is limited by its architecture. The data suggests that for Undisputed, the RX 570 is adequate for 1080p gaming at Low to Medium settings, but it cannot handle the demands of higher resolutions or settings. The GPU’s 4 GB VRAM is particularly problematic at 4K, where the Ultra preset produces only 19 FPS, indicating that the card is running out of memory and compute resources. Overall, the RX 570 is the weaker link in this combo, and its performance dictates the system’s limitations in this game.