Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB delivers a playable but constrained experience in Undisputed, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that can push high refresh rates at 1080p on lower presets but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K on demanding settings. This combination ranks 3262 out of 3718 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower tier of configurations, yet the measured FPS reveals specific strengths and weaknesses worth examining.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 162 FPS at 1920x1080 to 117 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 45 FPS, then drops further to 74 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 54% decrease from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, showing that the RTX 3050 4 GB has substantial headroom at lower resolutions but becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern is similar on Medium settings, where 1080p produces 116 FPS, 1440p yields 84 FPS, and 4K manages 53 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p is 32 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 31 FPS. This linear degradation suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capacity are being saturated progressively. At High settings, the trend continues: 96 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The 4K result here is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly associated with smooth gameplay, making High settings at 4K marginal for this combination.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. The average FPS at 1080p is 62, at 1440p it drops to 45, and at 4K it plummets to 28. The gap between 1080p and 4K on Ultra is 34 FPS, a 55% reduction. These numbers indicate that Ultra presets are only viable at 1080p, and even there the frame rate hovers near the edge of acceptable playability. The scaling data consistently points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's four cores and eight threads appear sufficient to feed the graphics card in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination holds rank 3262 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 12% of configurations. That ranking reflects the RTX 3050 4 GB's modest position in the GPU hierarchy, as the GPU sits at the 50th percentile among all graphics cards. The CPU, by contrast, performs better relative to its peers, ranking at the 68th percentile among all processors. The disparity between CPU and GPU percentiles suggests the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing.

The combo's low rank in this specific game is notable because Undisputed is a sports title that may favor higher-end GPUs for its visual effects and physics calculations. With an average benchmark score of 13494 for the CPU, the i3-12100F is a capable budget processor, but the RTX 3050 4 GB has no benchmark scores listed in the data, making direct GPU comparisons impossible. What the measured FPS shows is that this combo can achieve playable frame rates at 1080p across all settings, but the rank indicates that many other combinations deliver better performance in this game.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the i3-12100F's average score of 13494 is essentially tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13492 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (0.3% ahead). It trails the Intel Core 5 120UL, which scores 13594, by 0.7%, and leads the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13351 by 1.1%. These narrow margins show that the processor is competitive with other mid-range options, but the GPU's 50th percentile standing drags the overall combo ranking down.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is built on the GA107 chip using Samsung's 8 nm process, with 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz, with memory running at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). The 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest by modern standards but sufficient for a game like Undisputed at lower resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2048 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines. It also features 16 ray tracing cores and 64 tensor cores, though ray tracing is unlikely to be a factor in this sports title. The pixel rate is 55.68 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 111.4 GTexel/s. Floating point performance reaches 7.127 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). These specifications place the card firmly in the entry-level segment, and the measured FPS reflects that positioning.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a potential constraint at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K with Ultra settings where the average FPS falls to 28. The memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s may also limit performance when textures and effects demand more data throughput. The GPU's 90 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate an efficient card, but the performance ceiling is evident in the scaling data. At 1080p Low, the card delivers 162 FPS, showing it can handle lighter loads easily, but doubling the pixel count to 4K cuts that to 74 FPS, a 54% reduction that highlights the memory and bandwidth limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results span a wide range. Low settings produce an average of 162 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings yield 116 FPS average, with minimums at 99 FPS and maximums at 134 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings drop to 96 FPS average, still smooth for most displays. Ultra settings bring the average down to 62 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The step from High to Ultra costs 34 FPS, a significant penalty for the visual upgrade.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts downward. Low settings average 117 FPS, which remains smooth. Medium settings average 84 FPS, with minimums at 72 FPS and maximums at 97 FPS. High settings average 70 FPS, still acceptable for most users. Ultra settings average 45 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target and may feel less fluid during fast-paced gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 72 FPS, demonstrating the heavy cost of higher quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3050 4 GB struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings average 53 FPS, with minimums at 45 FPS and maximums at 61 FPS, showing noticeable fluctuation. High settings average 44 FPS, and Ultra settings average 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. The 4K results clearly show that this GPU is not designed for such demanding resolutions in Undisputed, even with the CPU providing adequate support.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combination depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings offer the optimal balance between visual quality and performance, delivering 96 FPS average. This is smooth for most displays and leaves enough headroom for frame time variations. Ultra settings at 1080p, while playable at 62 FPS, impose a 34 FPS penalty over High for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. Low settings at 162 FPS are unnecessarily fast for most monitors and sacrifice too much visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings provide the best experience with 84 FPS average and a minimum of 72 FPS, ensuring that frame drops stay above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 70 FPS are also viable, but the 14 FPS difference between Medium and High may be worth the visual gain for some users. Low settings at 117 FPS are smooth but visually basic, while Ultra at 45 FPS should be avoided for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, Low settings are the only preset that delivers a consistently playable experience, averaging 74 FPS. Medium settings at 53 FPS may be acceptable for less demanding scenarios, but the minimum of 45 FPS indicates potential stutters. High and Ultra settings, at 44 FPS and 28 FPS respectively, are not recommended for this GPU at 4K. Users prioritizing 4K resolution should stick to Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for better quality presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It belongs to the Core 12th Gen series based on Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides solid single-thread performance, as evidenced by benchmark scores like 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1932 in Geekbench single-core.

The CPU's multithreaded performance is adequate for gaming, with Cinebench R23 multicore scoring 11860 and Geekbench multicore at 7252. The 3DMark scores show scaling up to 8 threads, with 4051 for 16 threads and 4026 for 8 threads, indicating that additional threads beyond 8 provide minimal gains. This aligns with the 4-core, 8-thread design, which is sufficient for most games but may bottleneck in heavily threaded scenarios.

In Undisputed, the CPU appears to keep pace with the GPU at 1080p, where frame rates are high enough to expose CPU limitations if they existed. The fact that FPS scales consistently with resolution changes suggests the GPU is the limiting factor across all tested settings. The CPU's 68th percentile ranking among all processors supports its adequacy for this game, and the narrow deltas to rivals (0% vs Core 3 N355, 0.3% vs i5-9500, -0.7% vs Core 5 120UL, 1.1% vs i7-1250U) indicate that processor choice among these options would not significantly alter results.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the most favorable resolution, with all settings delivering at least 62 FPS average. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings exceed 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings average above 60 FPS at 74 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3050 4 GB handle Ultra settings?

A: Ultra settings produce 62 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. Only the 1080p result is comfortably playable, while the 1440p and 4K results fall below the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The CPU ranks at the 68th percentile among all processors, and the FPS scaling across resolutions follows a GPU-bound pattern. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 162 FPS, suggesting the CPU can support high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 84 FPS, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 97 FPS. This provides consistent performance above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 3262 out of 3718 combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower portion of the distribution. The GPU's 50th percentile standing contributes to this rank.

Q: Does the 4 GB VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: At 4K, the highest average FPS is 74 on Low settings, dropping to 28 on Ultra. The 192.0 GB/s bandwidth and 4 GB memory capacity appear insufficient for demanding 4K presets, as indicated by the steep performance drops at higher quality settings.