Undisputed

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1,326th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it comfortably in the upper-middle tier of the database. This position, roughly the 64th percentile, reflects a pairing where the GPU’s raw strength is partially mitigated by the CPU’s modest core count. The combo outperforms 2,392 other configurations, yet the ranking suggests that in a game like Undisputed, which relies on physics and AI for boxing simulations, the processor is the more limiting factor. The data indicates a balanced but not optimal synergy; the RTX 3070 Ti is capable of far higher frame rates, but the i3-12100F’s four cores prevent the system from reaching the top echelon of performance seen with higher-end CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1,326 out of 3,718 places it in the 64th percentile of all tested configurations, a solid but not spectacular position. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing outperforms the majority of systems, but it trails a significant portion of setups that likely feature more powerful processors. The i3-12100F’s average benchmark score of 13,494 puts it nearly identical to the Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492, 0% delta) and just 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452). This clustering shows that the CPU’s performance is typical for its class, but it lacks the headroom of higher-tier chips. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 29,945, nearly matching the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29,928, 0.1% delta) and trailing the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30,095, -0.5% delta). This disparity—CPU at 68th percentile versus GPU at 75th—explains why the combo’s overall rank doesn’t break into the top half. In Undisputed, the game’s engine appears to scale with both components, but the CPU’s four cores become a bottleneck at higher resolutions, capping the system’s potential. The rank is respectable, but the data suggests that a stronger processor would boost this GPU significantly.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications are well-suited for Undisputed’s graphical demands. The GPU comes with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s, which is ample for the game’s textures and effects at 1440p. Its base clock of 1575 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 6,144 shading units, provide substantial compute power. The measured FPS data shows the GPU’s strength: at 1080p High settings, the combo achieves 193 FPS, and at 1440p High, it still delivers 139 FPS. The GPU’s 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is evident in these numbers, as the RTX 3070 Ti handles the game’s rendering without breaking a sweat. However, the 8 GB VRAM becomes a consideration at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 57, suggesting that memory capacity, not just bandwidth, is a limiting factor at the highest settings. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 75 versus the CPU’s 68 confirms that the RTX 3070 Ti is the stronger link, and the benchmark scores reflect this—its PassMark G3D score of 23,356 is robust, and it outperforms the RTX 2080 Ti (29,783 average score, 0.5% delta) in synthetic tests. In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is to provide high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, which it does admirably, but the 4K Ultra results indicate that even this powerful card struggles when pushed to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern in how this combo scales across resolutions, highlighting the CPU as the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 323 FPS, but this drops to 234 FPS at 1440p Low and 148 FPS at 4K Low—a 54% decrease from 1080p to 4K. This scaling is expected, as lower settings reduce GPU load, but the fact that the drop is not more severe suggests the CPU is still keeping up at lower resolutions. At High settings, the trend continues: 193 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 88 FPS at 4K, representing a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The medium settings show a similar pattern, with 233 FPS at 1080p, 168 FPS at 1440p, and 106 FPS at 4K. The most telling data comes from Ultra settings: 124 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K, a 54% drop. The consistency of this 54% decline across all settings indicates that the GPU is scaling predictably, but the absolute numbers at 4K Ultra (57 FPS) suggest the system is GPU-bound at that resolution. Conversely, at 1080p Low (323 FPS), the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the four-core i3-12100F cannot feed the GPU faster. The data shows that the sweet spot is 1440p, where the GPU is utilized effectively without the CPU becoming a significant bottleneck, as evidenced by the 139 FPS at High settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s rank in Undisputed?*

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F with the RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1,326th out of 3,718 tested combos, placing it in the 64th percentile of all configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13,494, which is 0% different from the Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452).

Q: What are the GPU’s key memory specifications?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s and a memory clock of 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS is 323 at 1080p with Low settings, while Medium settings yield 233 FPS and Ultra settings yield 124 FPS.

Q: How does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 193 at 1080p to 139 at 1440p and 88 at 4K, a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti ranks in the 75th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,945, nearly matching the RTX 5070 Mobile (29,928).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a four-core, eight-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though its dual-channel memory bus limits bandwidth compared to higher-end chips. In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, opponent AI, and physics calculations, which are typically light in sports titles but still require sufficient single-thread performance. The i3-12100F’s single-thread score of 1,674 in Cinebench R23 is respectable, and its 4,981 multi-core score in Cinebench R20 shows it can handle moderate workloads. However, the benchmark data reveals its limitations: the PassMark multi-thread score of 14,015 is modest, and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4,051 indicates that it performs well with up to eight threads but struggles beyond that. In the game, this translates to high frame rates at lower resolutions, where the CPU is not the bottleneck—the 323 FPS at 1080p Low proves the processor can keep up with the GPU. But at 4K Ultra (57 FPS), the CPU’s four cores are not the limiting factor; rather, the GPU’s VRAM and compute are stretched. The CPU’s 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to the GPU’s 75th, suggests that in Undisputed, the processor is slightly underpowered for this GPU, but not to a degree that ruins the experience. The i3-12100F’s performance is adequate for 60+ FPS at most settings, but it lacks the headroom for future-proofing or for games with heavier CPU demands.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 193 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. Pushing to Ultra at 1080p yields 124 FPS, still highly playable, but the 69 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual gains. For competitive play or maximum refresh rates, Low settings at 1080p achieve 323 FPS, which is excessive for most monitors but useful for esports. At 1440p, the High preset offers 139 FPS, a strong balance of visual quality and performance, while Medium delivers 168 FPS and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this resolution, as it maintains high frame rates without significant compromises. At 4K, the situation changes dramatically: High settings produce 88 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, while Medium yields 106 FPS and Low reaches 148 FPS. Ultra at 4K drops to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay. The measured rows indicate that Medium at 4K (106 FPS) is the best option for 4K displays, as it provides a good frame rate while retaining some visual fidelity. For the best overall experience, the data supports 1440p High as the default recommendation, offering 139 FPS with strong visuals, while 4K users should opt for Medium (106 FPS) to stay above 60 FPS. High refresh rate monitors at 1080p can leverage the Low preset (323 FPS) or Medium (233 FPS) for maximum smoothness, but the 4K Ultra preset (57 FPS) is not recommended due to sub-60 FPS performance.