Undisputed

The Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing delivers a wide performance envelope in Undisputed, ranging from highly competitive at 1080p to marginal at 4K Ultra. This combination sits at rank 1633 out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all systems tested in this title. The benchmark data indicates a setup that is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate play at mainstream resolutions, but which requires careful settings management to maintain smooth frame rates at higher pixel counts. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals a clear GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 150 FPS at 1920x1080 to 108 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 28%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 69 FPS, which is 54% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline is typical of a title where the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count, and the RX 9060's 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 21.43 TFLOPS compute are the limiting factors.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system produces 252 FPS at 1080p, 182 FPS at 1440p, and 115 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still highly playable, but the 1080p Low figure of 252 FPS suggests the CPU is starting to approach its limits, as the 3DMark single-thread score of 893 would imply a finite maximum frame rate ceiling. At Medium settings, the averages are 181 FPS at 1080p, 131 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS is the lowest minimum recorded for any playable setting.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. The 1080p Ultra average of 97 FPS drops to 70 FPS at 1440p and then to 44 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that most builders consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that 4K is only viable with this combo if the user is willing to use Low or Medium settings, as the High and Ultra presets either fall below 60 FPS or barely exceed it. The scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K, with the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads providing sufficient throughput to keep up even at the lower frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support are adequate for feeding the RX 9060 in this title. Benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and a single-core score of 1674, which places the CPU in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. This is a respectable showing for a budget quad-core, and the data suggests it does not bottleneck the GPU in Undisputed.

The CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the average frame rate of 252 FPS is likely approaching the engine's CPU-imposed limit. The 3DMark 4-thread score of 2859 and 8-thread score of 4026 indicate that the processor has enough multi-threaded throughput to handle the game's physics and AI calculations, even when the GPU is not heavily loaded. At higher resolutions, the frame rate drops are entirely attributable to GPU load, as the CPU has more time to complete its work between frames.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database, the i3-12100F is effectively tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 (0.3% faster). It is slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120UL by 0.7% and ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U by 1.1%. These small margins indicate that the i3-12100F is performance-competitive with a range of older and newer processors, and none of these alternatives would dramatically change the FPS results in Undisputed unless they also brought more cores. The 4-core design is the limiting factor for maximum frame rates, but for a 60-144 Hz target, the data shows it is sufficient.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, but only with the Low or Medium presets. The data shows 115 FPS at 4K Low and 83 FPS at 4K Medium. At 4K High, the average drops to 69 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: For 144 Hz or higher, 1080p is the clear choice. The data shows 252 FPS at Low, 181 FPS at Medium, and 150 FPS at High at 1920x1080. At 1440p, only the Low preset (182 FPS) clears 144 Hz, while Medium hits 131 FPS and High hits 108 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RX 9060 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a significant bottleneck at standard resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 252 FPS average suggests the CPU is near its limit, but at 1440p and 4K, the frame rates are clearly GPU-limited. The CPU's 68th percentile ranking and 4-core/8-thread configuration are adequate for this title.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this context?

A: In the GPU benchmark database, the RX 9060's average score is 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. In practical terms, the two cards should perform very similarly in Undisputed, with the RX 9060 being slightly behind.

Q: What settings should I use for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 108 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. Even the Ultra preset at 1440p produces 70 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS, you could use Ultra at 1440p, but for higher refresh rates, Medium (131 FPS) or High (108 FPS) are better choices.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RX 9060 enough for this game?

A: The measured FPS data at 4K Ultra (44 FPS) and 4K High (69 FPS) suggests that 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient to run the game without crashing, but the performance is limited by the GPU's compute power rather than memory capacity. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the textures used in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1633 out of 2813 tested combinations places this system in the top 42% of all tested hardware pairings for Undisputed. This is a solid mid-pack result, indicating that while the setup is not a top-tier performer, it significantly outperforms a large portion of the tested population. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is severely mismatched for the other at mainstream resolutions.

The GPU's rank of 59th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU's rank of 68th percentile among all CPUs suggest that the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card in this pairing. This means that if an upgrade path were considered, the GPU would be the first component to replace for higher resolution or settings. The nearest GPU rivals are the RTX 3060 Ti (0.7% faster), the R9 370X (1% slower), and the RX 7700 (1% slower), which gives a clear picture of the RX 9060's performance tier.

In the context of Undisputed specifically, the rank indicates that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The 42nd percentile ranking is respectable for a mid-range build, and the measured FPS data confirms that the system delivers playable performance across most settings. Builders looking for a 4K-capable machine would need to look at higher-tier GPUs, but for 1080p/1440p esports-style play, this combo sits comfortably in the upper half of all tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full measured FPS table shows a clear hierarchy of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 252 FPS at Low settings, 181 FPS at Medium, 150 FPS at High, and 97 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset includes a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 208 FPS, indicating a tight frame pacing window. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 182 FPS at Low, 131 FPS at Medium, 108 FPS at High, and 70 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS, which is a wider spread than at 1080p but still within the range of smooth gameplay. The 1440p Ultra result of 70 FPS is the minimum recommended for a 60 Hz display, and it would be borderline acceptable for 75 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 115 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, High averages 69 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the most useful data point for 4K gaming, as it stays above 60 FPS on average and does not dip below 70 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS target, making it unsuitable for smooth play.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Medium is roughly 25-30% across all resolutions, while the gap between Medium and High is about 15-20%, and the gap between High and Ultra is about 30-35%. This suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionately heavy load, likely due to higher-quality shadows and post-processing effects that stress the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, the High preset at 150 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The data shows that High delivers 150 FPS, which is sufficient for 144 Hz monitors, while Medium at 181 FPS offers a marginal gain in smoothness at the cost of visual fidelity. Ultra at 97 FPS is still playable, but the 35% drop from High to Ultra is not justified by the visual improvements in most cases, especially when the High preset already exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

For a 1440p display, the Medium preset at 131 FPS is the recommended choice for competitive play, while High at 108 FPS is better for visual quality. The Ultra preset at 70 FPS is playable on a 60 Hz monitor, but the minimum frame rate of 70 FPS (not recorded for Ultra, but the average suggests it is stable) leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. If you have a 144 Hz 1440p monitor, Medium is the only preset that comes close to that refresh rate, and even then, you would need to accept some frame drops.

For a 4K display, the Low preset at 115 FPS is the only option that provides a high-refresh-rate experience, but it sacrifices most of the visual enhancements. The Medium preset at 83 FPS is the best compromise for 4K, as it provides an average well above 60 FPS and a minimum of 70 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz TVs. The High preset at 69 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 44 FPS should be avoided.

The overall recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 1440p as the default configuration for this combo. It provides a 131 FPS average with a minimum of 111 FPS, which is smooth on both 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays, and it does not require the visual sacrifices of Low settings. For users with 1080p monitors, High is the sweet spot. For 4K users, Medium is the only sensible choice if you want to stay above 60 FPS, while Low is reserved for those who prioritize frame rate over visuals. The data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset is poorly optimized for this hardware, and it should only be used at 1080p where the 97 FPS average remains acceptable.