Undisputed

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, though 4K Ultra pushes the combo to its limits. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across the four tested presets, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening dramatically as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, scaling behavior, and where this specific combination stands among the 1,580 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 223.9 FPS, which falls to 164.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 103 FPS at 4K — a cumulative reduction of approximately 54% from the lowest to highest resolution. This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU (a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake part) becomes the limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

Moving to Medium settings, the same resolution ladder shows 160.7 FPS at 1080p, 115.7 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p here is about 28%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 36%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions suggests the GPU (RDNA 1.0 architecture, 8 GB GDDR6) is beginning to saturate its memory bandwidth and compute resources as pixel count increases.

High settings present a more balanced picture: 137.9 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 63.2 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop of 28% closely mirrors the Medium preset, but the 1440p-to-4K drop of 36% indicates the RX 5700 XT is increasingly the primary constraint. At Ultra, the trend becomes stark: 89.5 FPS at 1080p, 64.1 FPS at 1440p, and just 42.1 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, confirming that this resolution/preset combination is not viable for competitive play.

The data indicates that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for this combo. At 4K, only Low (103 FPS) and Medium (74 FPS) maintain playable framerates, while High drops to 63.2 FPS — borderline for a sports title — and Ultra becomes choppy at 42.1 FPS. The scaling behavior suggests the RX 5700 XT's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.754 TFLOPS compute are the limiting factors at 4K, while the i3-12100F's 12 MB shared L3 cache and 4.30 GHz boost clock keep up adequately at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best ratio of visual fidelity to performance. The measured 115.7 FPS provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target, leaving headroom for demanding sequences. At 1080p, Medium delivers 160.7 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, though High at 137.9 FPS is also excellent if slightly better visuals are preferred.

At 4K, the choice narrows significantly. Low at 103 FPS is the only preset that offers a substantial buffer, while Medium at 74 FPS is acceptable for casual play. High at 63.2 FPS is technically above 60 FPS but leaves little margin for frame-time spikes, and Ultra at 42.1 FPS should be avoided entirely for competitive matches. For players prioritizing smoothness over fidelity, 1440p High (99 FPS) is the recommended compromise: it retains most visual detail while keeping framerates well above the playability threshold.

The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where 89.5 FPS remains fluid. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 64.1 FPS, which is playable but risks inconsistency during intense boxing exchanges. Given the measured data, the optimal configuration is 1080p High for maximum responsiveness or 1440p Medium for a larger viewing area without sacrificing smoothness. Pushing to 4K requires accepting either Low or Medium settings, which diminishes the visual upgrade that higher resolution typically provides.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K smoothly?*

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 103 FPS on Low and 74 FPS on Medium, both playable. High drops to 63.2 FPS, which is borderline, while Ultra falls to 42.1 FPS, which is too low for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium at 1440p delivers 115.7 FPS, offering a strong balance. High at 99 FPS is also viable if visual quality is prioritized, but Ultra at 64.1 FPS approaches the lower limit of comfortable play.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: Benchmark results indicate the Intel Core i3-12100F becomes the constraint at 1080p. The GPU (RX 5700 XT) has sufficient headroom, as evidenced by the 223.9 FPS Low result, which far exceeds what most displays can show.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 5700 XT scores 24,731 on average, sitting 0.1% below the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile and 0.3% above the Intel Arc A350M. It is 0.6% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile and 0.9% faster than the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low produces 223.9 FPS while Ultra produces 89.5 FPS — a difference of 134.4 FPS, meaning Ultra runs at roughly 40% of Low's speed.

Q: Is the CPU competitive with other processors?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13,516, placing it 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-1250U. It is 0.6% faster than the Intel Core i3-10105 and 1.8% faster than the Intel Core i7-7700K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 223.9 FPS, Medium reaches 160.7 FPS, High achieves 137.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 89.5 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 134.4 FPS, with each preset step yielding significant gains: Low-to-Medium adds 62.8 FPS, Medium-to-High adds 22.8 FPS, and High-to-Ultra loses 48.4 FPS. This pattern shows diminishing returns from Medium onward, with Ultra exacting a heavy toll.

At 2560x1440, the numbers shift downward. Low runs at 164.9 FPS, Medium at 115.7 FPS, High at 99 FPS, and Ultra at 64.1 FPS. The Low-to-Medium gap narrows to 49.2 FPS, while Medium-to-High is only 16.7 FPS. The High-to-Ultra drop of 34.9 FPS indicates that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus are stressed by higher pixel counts. All presets remain playable, but Ultra sits close to the 60 FPS line.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low achieves 103 FPS, Medium falls to 74 FPS, High drops to 63.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 42.1 FPS. The Low-to-Medium gap is 29 FPS, Medium-to-High is 10.8 FPS, and High-to-Ultra loses 21.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, confirming that this preset is unsuitable for the RX 5700 XT at this resolution. The GPU's 9.754 TFLOPS compute and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In Undisputed, this combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT holds the 1,201st position out of 1,580 tested combos, placing it in the 76th percentile. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing (68th percentile among all GPUs) and the CPU's slightly higher position (72nd percentile among all CPUs). The combo's rank suggests that while it handles 1080p and 1440p capably, many other configurations offer superior 4K performance.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores nearly identically (13,534 vs. 13,516, a 0.1% difference), meaning the i3-12100F's gaming performance is competitive with far more expensive workstation parts in this specific title. Similarly, the GPU sits just 0.1% below the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile and 0.3% above the Intel Arc A350M, indicating that the RX 5700 XT remains relevant despite being end-of-life.

The 1,201st rank out of 1,580 combos means roughly 379 configurations perform better, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing strong 1080p results but weak 4K Ultra performance. For a sports game like Undisputed, where framerate consistency matters, this combo is well-suited to 1080p High or 1440p Medium. Players with 4K displays will need to compromise on settings, as the data clearly shows the RX 5700 XT's architectural limits at that resolution. The combination's overall ranking reflects a balanced but not exceptional setup — one that excels at mainstream resolutions but falls short at the high end.