Undisputed

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a consistently playable experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combination produces exceptionally high frame rates across all settings, with the GPU acting as the primary limiting factor only at the highest preset. Moving to 4K, the frame rate drops become more pronounced, indicating that the graphics card is heavily stressed at this resolution, while the quad-core processor maintains sufficient headroom to keep up with the rendering demands.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a predictable but steep decline in average frame rates, with the magnitude of the drop varying significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 254.4 at 1920x1080 to 115.9 at 3840x2160, representing a reduction of over half the frame rate. This indicates that while the RTX 2070 SUPER is capable of high refresh rate gaming at lower resolutions, the pixel throughput required at 4K overwhelms the GPU’s 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of compute performance.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 182.9 FPS at 1080p drops to 80.8 FPS at 4K, a 55.8% decrease. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the Intel Core i3-12100F’s 4 cores and 8 threads are not the limiting component. The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2224 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3444, appears sufficient to feed the GPU even at higher resolutions where draw calls become more demanding.

At Ultra settings, the drop is most severe: 98 FPS at 1080p falls to 45.6 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 53.5%. This steep decline suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus width become saturated at 4K with Ultra quality assets, pushing the combination below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates even at demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing ranks 973 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This ranking reflects the GPU’s position in the overall market—the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, a delta of -0.5%, indicating that the 2070 SUPER is just slightly behind that workstation-oriented card in average performance.

The CPU component of this combo, the Core i3-12100F, ranks in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13534, a negligible delta of -0.1%. This near-parity in average scores is notable given the massive difference in core counts—the Threadripper has many more cores, but the i3-12100F’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681) helps it compete in synthetic benchmarks that don’t scale perfectly with core count.

The 973rd rank out of 1580 combos suggests that while this system is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom of the pack. The combination’s performance is limited primarily by the GPU’s age and memory configuration, rather than the CPU, which holds its own against much more expensive processors in many workloads. For a sports title like Undisputed, which likely doesn’t require extreme multi-threaded performance, this pairing offers a balanced experience at mid-range resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured average FPS across the four settings presets, the optimal balance of visual quality and frame rate depends heavily on the display resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets produce playable frame rates, but the Medium preset stands out as the sweet spot: 182.9 FPS average. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors, and it provides a significant visual uplift over Low (254.4 FPS) without the performance cost of High (150.6 FPS) or Ultra (98 FPS).

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset again offers the best experience, delivering 129.1 FPS average. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and approaches the 144 Hz threshold, making it suitable for fast-paced gameplay. High preset at 107.8 FPS is also viable, but the 16.5% drop from Medium may not justify the visual gains, especially since Ultra drops to 70.8 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset delivers 115.9 FPS, which is the only setting that consistently exceeds 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium drops to 80.8 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for competitive play, while High falls to 68.6 FPS and Ultra bottoms out at 45.6 FPS. For 4K users, Low or Medium are the only sensible choices, with Medium offering a better visual experience at a 30.3% frame rate cost over Low. The data clearly shows that Ultra settings are not viable at 4K with this hardware, as the average FPS falls below the standard 60 FPS target.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average frame rates show a consistent pattern across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 254.4 FPS, Medium reaches 182.9 FPS, High produces 150.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 98 FPS. These numbers indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is rarely the bottleneck at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 61.5% reduction in frame rate, which is a significant but expected cost for maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 185.4 FPS (Low), 129.1 FPS (Medium), 107.8 FPS (High), and 70.8 FPS (Ultra). The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 27.1% across all settings, which aligns with the increased pixel count of 78% more pixels. This suggests that the GPU is scaling predictably with resolution, while the CPU maintains consistent performance. The Ultra preset at 70.8 FPS is still playable, but it’s the first setting where the combination begins to show its age.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further to 115.9 FPS (Low), 80.8 FPS (Medium), 68.6 FPS (High), and 45.6 FPS (Ultra). The jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 2.25x increase in pixel count, and the frame rates reflect this pressure. The Low preset remains fluid, but Ultra falls below the 60 FPS mark by a substantial 24%. The data shows that this combo is not designed for 4K Ultra gaming, but it can handle 4K at lower settings for those who prioritize frame rate over graphical fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The Low preset achieves 115.9 FPS at 3840x2160, and Medium hits 80.8 FPS, but High drops to 68.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 45.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with all presets exceeding 98 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium and High both remain above 100 FPS, making it a strong secondary option for users with higher resolution displays.

Q: How does the Core i3-12100F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i3-12100F scores 13516 on average, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534, -0.1% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280, 1.8% delta). This shows the quad-core CPU competes well despite having fewer cores.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The frame rates at 1920x1080 are very high (98-254.4 FPS), suggesting the GPU is the primary limiter only at Ultra settings. At Low and Medium, the CPU may become the limiting factor, given the i3-12100F’s 4-core/8-thread configuration.

Q: What settings should a 1440p monitor user choose for Undisputed?

A: The Medium preset offers the best balance at 129.1 FPS average, providing smooth gameplay while maintaining good visual quality. High preset at 107.8 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 70.8 FPS may cause noticeable frame drops in intense scenes.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems for this game?

A: It ranks 973 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the lower-middle range. This is consistent with the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 72nd percentile ranking, indicating that the system is an average performer for this title.