Undisputed

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a combination that lands in the middle of the pack for Undisputed, holding the 1749th position out of 3718 tested configurations. This percentile placement—roughly the 53rd percentile of all combos—indicates that while this system is not at the top tier for this boxing title, it sits comfortably above the median performer. The data suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically holding the other back at standard gaming resolutions, though the CPU’s modest core count does become a factor at higher framerates. The combo’s rank reflects a system that can handle the game’s demands without being a standout, making it a predictable and stable choice for this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1749th rank out of 3718 combos places this configuration in the upper-middle segment of tested systems for Undisputed. This positioning is slightly above the exact midpoint, suggesting that the i3-12100F and RX 7700 together outperform a slight majority of other pairings tested. The CPU itself holds a 68th percentile ranking against all processors, which is notably higher than the combo’s overall game-specific rank; this implies that while the processor is capable relative to its peers, the pairing’s gaming performance is tempered by other factors, likely the GPU’s standing. The RX 7700 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, which is below the CPU’s percentile, indicating that in this specific game, the graphics card is the more limiting component for overall combo placement.

When looking at the CPU’s immediate rivals, the i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it nearly identical to the Intel Core 3 N355, which scores 13492 (a delta of 0%). It is also within a single percentage point of the Intel Core i5-9500, which scores 13452 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 (0.7% lower). The closest competitor, the Intel Core i7-1250U, scores 13351, which is 1.1% below the i3-12100F. These tight margins show that the processor’s raw compute power is comparable to several other mid-range options, but its four-core, eight-thread design means it relies heavily on single-thread performance, which is a strong suit for this CPU.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700’s average benchmark score of 15852 is nearly matched by the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which scores 15862 (a 0.1% difference). The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, putting it 1% ahead, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails at 15679, 1.1% behind. These rival comparisons indicate that the RX 7700’s raw compute is competitive with older and newer cards alike, but its in-game performance for Undisputed will depend heavily on how well the game utilizes its specific architecture and memory subsystem.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This large memory pool is particularly relevant for a modern sports title like Undisputed, where texture-heavy character models and arena environments can consume significant video memory at higher resolutions. The card’s base clock runs at 1900 MHz, with a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz, which are the typical operating points during actual gameplay. These clock speeds, combined with 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs, allow the card to handle the game’s rendering demands with headroom to spare.

Benchmark data shows the GPU’s raw capabilities: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and a Passmark G3D score of 20974. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 186 is notably higher than the DirectX 12 score of 96, which suggests that the card performs better under older API workloads in synthetic tests; however, Undisputed’s engine will dictate which API is used in practice. The GPU’s compute performance is solid, with a Passmark GPU Compute score of 10963, indicating strong parallel processing capabilities that benefit physics calculations and any crowd simulations in the game. The card’s 40 ray tracing cores are present, but their impact on this particular title is unclear from the measured FPS data, as no ray tracing settings were tested.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset presents the most balanced experience across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 207 FPS on average, with a minimum of 176 FPS and a maximum of 238 FPS; this framerate is far above the refresh rate of most standard monitors and provides a smooth, tear-free experience. At 2560x1440, Medium still delivers a strong 150 FPS average, with a minimum of 127 FPS, which is well within the range for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. Even at 3840x2160, Medium maintains a playable 95 FPS average, with a minimum of 80 FPS, making it the only preset besides Low that stays above 60 FPS at 4K.

The High preset is also viable, offering 171 FPS at 1080p and 124 FPS at 1440p, but it drops to 78 FPS at 4K, which is still playable but noticeably lower. The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, shows a significant performance cost: 110 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and only 50 FPS at 4K, which introduces potential stutter on standard 60 Hz displays. For users prioritizing framerate consistency, Medium is the recommended starting point, as it provides a substantial margin above the minimum playable threshold while avoiding the steep performance penalty of Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RX 7700 with the i3-12100F exhibits a wide spread of performance across presets. The Low preset achieves an exceptional 288 FPS average, which showcases the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU at lower graphical loads. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 207 FPS, with a minimum of 176 FPS, indicating a stable frame pacing. The High preset yields 171 FPS, a moderate step down, while Ultra brings the average to 110 FPS, which is still a high frame rate but represents a 62% reduction from Low. This scaling suggests that the GPU becomes progressively more engaged as settings increase, but at 1080p, even Ultra leaves substantial headroom for the CPU.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low produces 208 FPS, which is still remarkably high, while Medium maintains 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS, showing good consistency. High drops to 124 FPS, and Ultra falls to 80 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 28% at Medium settings, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium (127 FPS) is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that this resolution is a strong choice for this combo.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s workload becomes dominant. Low still manages 132 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but Medium drops to 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS, indicating the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. High falls to 78 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and highlights the limitations of this GPU at maximum settings in 4K. The data shows that while the RX 7700 can handle 4K at lower presets, users seeking Ultra quality should stick to 1440p or below.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU limitations. At Low settings, the average FPS decreases from 288 at 1080p to 208 at 1440p, a 28% reduction, and then to 132 at 4K, a further 37% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases, but the absolute numbers remain high, suggesting the CPU is not the limiting factor at these lower graphical loads. The i3-12100F’s 4.30 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread performance (893 in 3DMark single-thread) help maintain high framerates at 1080p.

At Medium settings, the drop from 1080p (207 FPS) to 1440p (150 FPS) is 28%, and then to 4K (95 FPS) is another 37%. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU is scaling predictably with pixel count, and the CPU is keeping up adequately. However, at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (110 FPS) to 1440p (80 FPS) is 27%, and then to 4K (50 FPS) is another 38%. The fact that the relative drops are similar across all presets suggests that the GPU’s rendering load is the dominant factor, not the CPU’s ability to process game logic.

The limiting component becomes clearer when comparing the 4K Low result (132 FPS) to the 1080p Ultra result (110 FPS). The fact that 4K Low outperforms 1080p Ultra indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower settings, and the CPU is able to provide enough frames to keep the GPU busy. Conversely, the 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS shows that the GPU is heavily taxed at maximum settings, and the CPU’s four cores are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at this demanding configuration. The data points to the RX 7700 as the primary limiter at higher resolutions and settings, while the i3-12100F provides ample headroom for most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The measured data shows 95 FPS at 4K Medium and 132 FPS at 4K Low, while High drops to 78 FPS and Ultra falls to 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate monitors?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 207 FPS on Medium and 171 FPS on High, making it suitable for 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 150 FPS, which also supports high refresh rates, while 4K is limited to 95 FPS on Medium.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-9500 and 1.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-1250U. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 at 0% delta, and only 0.7% behind the Intel Core 5 120UL.

Q: Is the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM beneficial for this game?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Undisputed at all tested resolutions. The data shows no VRAM-related performance cliffs, even at 4K Ultra, suggesting the memory capacity is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low produces 208 FPS, while Ultra produces 80 FPS, representing a 62% reduction in average framerate. Medium sits in between at 150 FPS, making it a balanced choice.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 288 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. However, the relatively low 4-core/8-thread configuration may limit maximum framerates in CPU-intensive scenarios, but the measured results show no obvious constraints.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, running at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache provides a moderate amount of fast memory for game data, and its 3DMark scores show strong single-thread performance: 893 in single-thread and 1659 in 2-thread tests. This single-thread strength is crucial for Undisputed, where game logic and AI calculations often rely on fewer threads. The processor’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 further confirms its capability in lightly-threaded workloads.

In multi-threaded tasks, the i3-12100F shows its limitations, with a 3DMark 8-thread score of 4026 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860. These scores are respectable for a quad-core, but they highlight that the CPU is not a multi-threaded powerhouse. The Passmark multithread score of 14015 and the Geekbench multicore score of 7252 are also moderate, indicating that while the processor can handle parallel workloads, it does not excel at them. For Undisputed, this means that the CPU is well-suited for the game’s primary tasks but may struggle if the game engine attempts to utilize more than 8 threads effectively.

The CPU’s performance relative to its rivals is tightly clustered, with an average benchmark score of 13494. This places it just 0.3% above the Intel Core i5-9500 and 1.1% above the Intel Core i7-1250U, showing that it competes well with older and newer mid-range processors. The fact that the combo’s game-specific rank (1749 out of 3718) is lower than the CPU’s individual percentile (68th) suggests that the processor is not the primary factor limiting Undisputed performance; instead, the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking drags the combo down slightly. The measured FPS data supports this, as the CPU is able to push framerates above 200 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that it has sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.