Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers a playable experience in Undisputed, a boxing sports title that scales heavily with resolution and graphics presets. Measured data shows this combo producing 176 FPS at 1080p Low, dropping to 31 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs. The combo ranks 3171st out of 3718 tested configurations, placing it in the lower third of all tested systems, yet the benchmark results reveal a wide operating range that accommodates both competitive and visual-fidelity priorities.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate curve across resolutions tells a clear story about where this system's bottleneck lies. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 176 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suggests the CPU is feeding frames efficiently without GPU limitation. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, performance drops to 127 FPS, a 27.8% reduction that reflects the increased pixel workload on the GTX 1660 SUPER. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 81 FPS, a further 36.2% decline from the 1440p figure.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At High preset, the transition from 1080p (105 FPS) to 1440p (76 FPS) represents a 27.6% drop, while the jump to 4K (48 FPS) costs another 36.8% of performance. This consistent 27-37% reduction per resolution step indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads provide sufficient headroom even at lower resolutions where CPU load would typically be more significant.

Ultra settings expose the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 68 FPS, but 1440p Ultra drops to 49 FPS (a 27.9% loss), and 4K Ultra falls to 31 FPS (a 36.7% loss from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is barely above the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the data suggests that players targeting 4K must use Medium settings (58 FPS) or lower to maintain acceptable frame rates.

The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is equally telling. At 1080p, Low produces 176 FPS versus Ultra's 68 FPS, a 108 FPS spread that demonstrates the game's substantial settings overhead. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 78 FPS (127 vs 49), and at 4K it compresses to 50 FPS (81 vs 31). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions confirms that pixel throughput, not settings complexity, dominates the performance equation as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F brings 4 cores and 8 threads to this configuration, running at a base clock of 3.30 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. These specifications position the CPU as a modest but capable partner for the GTX 1660 SUPER in Undisputed. The processor's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide adequate data locality for the game's physics and AI calculations, which are typically not extreme in a sports title.

Benchmark data shows the i3-12100F scoring 893 on 3dmark_single_thread and 4,023 on 3dmark_max_threads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11,860 and single-core score of 1,674. These numbers indicate strong single-thread performance relative to the CPU's core count, which matters for games like Undisputed that often rely on a primary simulation thread. The 4.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates in scenarios where the CPU must process boxer AI and physics ticks between GPU submissions.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 68 among all tested CPUs places it in the upper two-thirds of processors, though its nearest rivals show how tightly packed the mid-range market is. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13,492 average versus the i3-12100F's 13,494, a 0% delta, while the Intel Core i5-9500 trails by 0.3% with a 13,452 average. The Core 5 120UL edges ahead by 0.7% at 13,594, and the Core i7-1250U leads this group by 1.1% at 13,351. This clustering suggests that CPU choice among these options would produce negligible differences in Undisputed frame rates.

Given that the combo achieves 176 FPS at 1080p Low, the CPU is clearly not the bottleneck at lower settings. The 3,171st rank out of 3,718 combos reflects the overall system's mid-to-low standing, but the CPU's contribution is solid for its class. The fact that frame rates drop consistently with resolution increases, regardless of settings, indicates that the CPU maintains its role as the stable foundation while the GPU shoulders the scaling burden.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the defining component in this combo's performance profile. Built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node, this GPU features 1,408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes critical at higher resolutions where texture data demands increase.

The GPU's clock speeds of 1,530 MHz base and 1,785 MHz boost deliver a peak FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS. This compute capability translates into the measured frame rates seen in Undisputed, where the GPU's pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s directly influence how many pixels the card can fill each second. At 4K Ultra, the 31 FPS average reflects the card being overwhelmed by the combination of 8.3 million pixels and demanding shader work.

The GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, but 4K Ultra may approach memory limits depending on texture streaming. The measured data shows 4K Medium producing 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, which suggests the memory subsystem can handle the load without catastrophic stuttering, but the frame rate is still low due to compute limitations. The memory's 14 Gbps effective speed and 192-bit bus width provide the bandwidth needed for the card's performance class.

In the GPU benchmark hierarchy, the GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,699 on passmark_g3d and 12,986 average across all tests, ranking in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a tight competitive cluster: the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12,940 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 580 scores 12,928 (0.4% higher), the Tesla M2090 scores 13,075 (0.7% higher), and the Radeon 740M scores 12,870 (0.9% lower). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the GTX 1660 SUPER's performance is highly representative of this segment.

The GPU's DirectX 12 support (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure the card can leverage modern rendering paths in Undisputed. The passmark_directx_12 score of 50, while lower than DirectX 11's 104, indicates that the game's API choice matters. The GPU's 125 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU requirement are modest, making this a balanced pairing with the i3-12100F's 58 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for 60+ FPS with this combo?

A: The measured data shows 1080p Ultra producing 68 FPS, 1440p High producing 76 FPS, and 1440p Medium producing 92 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1440p High (76 FPS) offers the best balance, while 4K requires Medium settings (58 FPS) which falls just short of 60 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K Low, the combo averages 81 FPS, which is playable. 4K Medium drops to 58 FPS, and 4K High falls to 48 FPS. 4K Ultra produces only 31 FPS, which is not smooth enough for most players.

Q: How does the i3-12100F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i3-12100F scores 13,494 on average benchmarks, matching the Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492, 0% delta) and beating the Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452, 0.3% higher) and Core i7-1250U (13,351, 1.1% higher). It trails the Core 5 120UL (13,594) by 0.7%. All four rivals are within 1.1% of each other.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,986 average, placing it 0.4% behind the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12,940) and RX 580 (12,928), 0.7% behind the Tesla M2090 (13,075), and 0.9% ahead of the Radeon 740M (12,870). All are within a 1% performance band.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data suggests no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 176 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed frames well beyond typical display refresh rates. The consistent frame rate drops with increasing resolution point to the GPU as the primary limiter.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 3,171st out of 3,718 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 15% of all tested systems. This low ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both components, though the actual gaming experience in Undisputed remains viable at most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F + GTX 1660 SUPER combo sits at rank 3,171 out of 3,718 tested configurations, placing it in the 85th percentile of all tested systems from the bottom. This rank indicates that the majority of tested combos outperform this pairing, which is expected given the i3-12100F's position as an entry-level desktop processor and the GTX 1660 SUPER's status as a previous-generation mid-range GPU.

However, the rank should be interpreted within the context of Undisputed's specific demands. The game is a sports title with relatively controlled scenes compared to open-world or first-person shooters, and the measured FPS data shows that this combo can deliver 176 FPS at 1080p Low and 105 FPS at 1080p High. These numbers are well above competitive thresholds, suggesting that the low rank is more a reflection of the combo's ceiling at extreme settings (4K Ultra at 31 FPS) rather than its overall capability.

The CPU's 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs (13,494 average score) is notably higher than the combo's overall rank, indicating that the processor is not the limiting factor in the system's placement. The GPU's 53rd percentile ranking (12,986 average) is closer to the combo's standing but still higher. This discrepancy suggests that the combo's rank is pulled down by the pairing's collective performance in other games or synthetic benchmarks, not by any specific weakness in Undisputed.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, the i3-12100F's benchmark scores align closely with the Core 3 N355 (0% delta), Core i5-9500 (0.3% higher), Core 5 120UL (0.7% lower), and Core i7-1250U (1.1% higher). Similarly, the GTX 1660 SUPER's scores are within 0.9% of its nearest GPU rivals. This tight clustering means that swapping any of these components for a direct rival would produce negligible changes in Undisputed frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results: Low settings produce 176 FPS average, Medium produces 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 and maximum of 146, High produces 105 FPS, and Ultra produces 68 FPS. These numbers show that 1080p is entirely playable at every preset, with even Ultra maintaining a smooth 68 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains respectable. Low settings yield 127 FPS, Medium produces 92 FPS (minimum 78, maximum 105), High drops to 76 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 49 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold but remains playable for those who prioritize visual quality over smoothness. The Medium preset at 92 FPS is the sweet spot for 1440p, offering a strong balance of visual fidelity and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles at higher settings. Low produces 81 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 58 FPS (minimum 49, maximum 67), High falls to 48 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 31 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 30 FPS, making it unsuitable for serious play. The minimum FPS data for 4K Medium (49 FPS) indicates some frame time variance, though the average of 58 FPS suggests the experience is largely stable.

The settings scaling at each resolution follows similar patterns. At 1080p, the step from Low to Medium costs 49 FPS, Medium to High costs 22 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 37 FPS. At 1440p, the corresponding drops are 35 FPS, 16 FPS, and 27 FPS. At 4K, the drops are 23 FPS, 10 FPS, and 17 FPS. This pattern shows that the absolute cost of each settings tier decreases as resolution increases, because the GPU is already saturated with pixel work and has less headroom to absorb additional shader complexity.