Undisputed

This combination pairs a 4-core/8-thread Intel Core i3-12100F with the 16 GB AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, producing a benchmark result that lands at rank 603 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. The data set shows this pairing is firmly mid-pack, with the CPU sitting at the 72nd percentile against all processors and the GPU at the 76th percentile against all graphics cards. What follows is a breakdown of how these components interact specifically in this boxing title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread part based on Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 58 W TDP. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a modest configuration by modern standards, and its benchmark scores reflect that: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11912, while the single-core score is 1681. In Geekbench, it achieves 7413 multi-core and 2224 single-core.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 13516 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (score 13534) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (score 13462). It also edges out the Intel Core i3-10105 by 0.6% and the Intel Core i7-7700K by 1.8%. These deltas are small, indicating that the i3-12100F sits in a tightly clustered performance band where single-threaded efficiency matters more than raw core counts.

In Undisputed, the measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 337.3, which suggests that at lower settings the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1659 and 4-thread score of 2859 show that the processor has reasonable dual and quad-core throughput, which aligns with a sports game that likely relies on a few primary threads for simulation logic. However, the jump from 4-thread (2859) to 8-thread (4026) scores is significant, indicating that the extra threads do help when the game engine can use them.

At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 127.9. This is still well above playable thresholds, but the drop from Low to Ultra represents a 62% reduction in frame rate. The data shows that the CPU's single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and 1681 in Cinebench R23 are sufficient to feed the GPU at high frame rates, but the 4-core limit means that any scene with heavy physics or AI computation could see frame pacing issues. The PassMark physics score of 985 reinforces this: it is a mid-range result that does not suggest any exceptional computational headroom.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the CPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has a launch MSRP of $97.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The i3-12100F scores 13516, which is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (score 13534) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-1250U (score 13462).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What frame rate does the combo achieve at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 146.4.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 11912 versus a single-core score of 1681, showing a 7.1x scaling factor. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 4026 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 4023, indicating that 8 threads are the effective limit.

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

A: The combo ranks 603 out of 1580 total tested combinations in this game.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 197.4 at 1080p to 146.4 at 1440p, then down to 94.8 at 4K. This represents a 26% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 35% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 52%.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 337.3 at 1080p, 241.6 at 1440p, and 152.9 at 4K. This is a 55% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The fact that Low settings at 1080p exceed 300 FPS suggests that the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The 4K Low result of 152.9 is still very playable, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even at the highest resolution.

Ultra settings show the steepest curve: 127.9 at 1080p, 94.4 at 1440p, and 59.6 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26%, and from 1440p to 4K is 37%. The 4K Ultra result of 59.6 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, which suggests that at the highest settings and resolution, the combo is borderline. Medium settings follow a similar pattern: 241.2 at 1080p, 176.8 at 1440p, and 108.9 at 4K.

The data indicates that at 1080p, both Low and Medium settings push frame rates above 240, which is far beyond what any 60 Hz or 144 Hz display needs. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint, as the CPU's 4 cores are sufficient to maintain high scores in synthetic tests but the GPU's pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s become the deciding factors. The scaling between settings at each resolution is roughly linear, which is typical for a game that is not heavily CPU-limited.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Looking at the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 241.2 FPS, which is 22% higher than High (197.4) and 47% higher than Ultra (127.9). At 1440p Medium, the result is 176.8 FPS, compared to 146.4 at High and 94.4 at Ultra. At 4K Medium, the average is 108.9 FPS, which is 15% higher than High (94.8) and 83% higher than Ultra (59.6).

The Low preset delivers the highest frame rates: 337.3 at 1080p, 241.6 at 1440p, and 152.9 at 4K. However, this comes at the cost of visual quality, and the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p only costs 96.1 FPS (from 337.3 to 241.2), while at 4K the drop is 44 FPS (from 152.9 to 108.9). Given that Medium remains above 100 FPS at 4K, it provides a more visually appealing experience without sacrificing fluidity.

Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p displays, where 127.9 FPS is still above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 94.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. At 4K, Ultra falls to 59.6 FPS, which is just at the edge of smoothness. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot, as it maintains high frame rates at all resolutions while providing a significant visual upgrade over Low. High settings are a reasonable alternative for those who prefer slightly better visuals, as it stays above 90 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This configuration holds a rank of 603 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all tested systems. This is a mid-tier result that reflects the balance between a budget-oriented CPU and a high-end GPU. The CPU's average benchmark score of 13516 is competitive with much more expensive parts, as shown by its proximity to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462, delta 0.4%). However, the GPU's average score of 32619 is within 0.2% of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32540) and 0.4% below the NVIDIA P104-100 (32747).

The rank of 603 suggests that while the GPU is capable of high frame rates, the CPU may hold back performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The 4-core design is a limiting factor, as indicated by the PassMark multi-thread score of 14015, which is significantly lower than what higher-core-count CPUs achieve. In a game like Undisputed, which likely relies on physics and AI calculations for boxing mechanics, this could manifest as frame drops in complex scenes, even if average FPS remains high.

Compared to other tested combos, this system sits above the median but below the top quartile. The performance at 1080p Medium (241.2 FPS) is excellent, but the 4K Ultra result of 59.6 FPS shows that the combo cannot fully saturate the GPU at the highest settings. The data indicates that this is a system best suited for 1440p gaming or 1080p high-refresh-rate play, where the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. For users targeting 4K, the Medium preset is recommended to stay above 100 FPS, as the combo lacks the CPU headroom to push Ultra settings at that resolution.