Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptional frame rates in Undisputed, ranking in the top 6.6% of all 3,718 tested combos. The data shows this pairing is capable of triple-digit average FPS at every resolution and preset combination, with the sole exception of 4K Ultra, which still clears 84 FPS. This is a CPU-limited pairing at lower resolutions, as the four-core i3-12100F becomes the bottleneck once the RTX 4080's raw power is unleashed, but the resulting experience remains far above competitive thresholds.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy across presets, with Ultra settings consistently reducing average FPS by roughly 35-45% compared to High at the same resolution. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 184 FPS average versus 285 FPS on High, making the High preset the best balance of visual fidelity and performance headroom. The gap between High and Low at 1080p is substantial — 285 FPS versus 479 FPS — but the High preset's 285 FPS average leaves enormous margin for any display's refresh rate, and the visual upgrade over Low is significant in a sports title.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds. High delivers 206 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra drops to 133 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 249 FPS average with a documented frame range of 212-286 FPS, which provides a stable experience but with less visual polish than High. For players prioritizing consistency, Medium's tighter frame pacing at 1440p (212 minimum) is noteworthy, though the 206 FPS average on High suggests it remains well within comfortable territory.

At 4K, the choices become more consequential. High delivers 130 FPS average, which is the recommended preset for 4K gaming — it maintains triple-digit performance while preserving most visual features. Ultra at 4K drops to 84 FPS average, which is playable but sacrifices the fluidity that the High preset provides. The Medium preset at 4K offers 158 FPS average with a documented range of 134-181 FPS, making it a strong alternative for those who want more headroom than High while accepting slightly reduced visual quality. Low at 4K, at 219 FPS average, is unnecessary given the other options.

The data indicates that High is the optimal preset across all three resolutions, as it consistently delivers average FPS well above what any current display can reproduce while maintaining substantial visual quality over Low. For competitive play at 1080p, the Medium preset's 345 FPS average (range 293-396) provides the highest stable frame rate with reasonable visuals, but the practical difference between 285 FPS and 345 FPS is imperceptible on most monitors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2505 MHz, paired with 9728 shading units, delivers 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute — figures that directly explain why this card dominates Undisputed's frame rates even at 4K. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores provide additional headroom for future titles, though Undisputed's measured results show the rasterization performance is already overwhelming.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. The RTX 4080 scores 34,457 in Passmark G3D and 214,739 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 54,247 sits within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209), indicating near-identical raw performance. The RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Undisputed at any resolution, and the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming is never a bottleneck, even at 4K Ultra where the GPU is most heavily taxed.

The memory configuration — 16 GB of GDDR6X at 22.4 Gbps effective — provides headroom that the frame data confirms: even at 4K Ultra, the GPU maintains 84 FPS average, suggesting VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor. The RTX 4080's 320 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU are notable for system planning, but the benchmark results speak to efficiency, delivering 130 FPS at 4K High without breaking a sweat.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and RTX 4080 combination ranks 246th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 6.6% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the RTX 4080's immense GPU power, but it also reveals the i3-12100F's limiting influence — a higher-end CPU would likely push this combo much higher in the rankings, given the GPU's demonstrated capabilities.

The CPU's own benchmark profile shows why it caps the system's potential. The i3-12100F scores 11,860 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,674 in single-core, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 14,015. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492 average score, 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452, 0.3% delta), and the Intel Core 5 120UL (13,594, -0.7% delta) — all within 1.1% of each other, confirming the i3-12100F sits in a crowded mid-range CPU tier. This tier of CPU performance, while capable, cannot fully feed the RTX 4080 in a lightweight title like Undisputed, where frame rates exceed 400 FPS at 1080p Low.

The GPU's ranking relative to peers further contextualizes the combo. The RTX 4080's nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% delta), followed by the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.6%), and AMD Radeon 8060S (-2.7%). The sub-3% spread among these GPUs indicates the RTX 4080 is near the top of its performance class, and the combo's 246th rank is likely suppressed more by the CPU than the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the i3-12100F and RTX 4080 produce extraordinary frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield 479 FPS average, Medium delivers 345 FPS with a measured range of 293-396, High reaches 285 FPS, and Ultra maintains 184 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 61.6% reduction in average FPS (479 to 184), indicating that even at the highest preset, the system retains massive performance headroom. The 1080p data suggests this resolution is entirely CPU-bound at lower presets, as the i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads become the limiting factor before the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS can be fully utilized.

At 2560x1440, the results remain impressive. Low settings deliver 346 FPS average, Medium provides 249 FPS (range 212-286), High reaches 206 FPS, and Ultra drops to 133 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar percentage drop from Low to Ultra (61.6%) as 1080p, suggesting the scaling is consistent across resolutions. The Medium preset's minimum of 212 FPS is noteworthy — it indicates stable frame delivery even under load, which is critical for a sports game where timing and responsiveness matter.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080's power becomes more apparent as the GPU takes on greater load. Low settings produce 219 FPS average, Medium reaches 158 FPS (range 134-181), High delivers 130 FPS, and Ultra maintains 84 FPS. The 4K results show a 61.6% reduction from Low to Ultra (219 to 84), matching the pattern seen at lower resolutions. The Medium preset's 134 FPS minimum at 4K is particularly strong, as it ensures the system never drops below the 120 FPS threshold during intense gameplay moments.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in Undisputed?

A: Yes, the data indicates CPU limitation at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 479 FPS average, but the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads (with 12 MB shared L3 cache) cap performance — the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS could theoretically push higher. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver, evidenced by the 219 FPS Low result, which is less than half the 1080p Low figure.

Q: What is the best resolution and preset combination for competitive play?

A: The 1440p Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality for competitive play, delivering 249 FPS average with a minimum of 212 FPS. This ensures the frame rate never drops below 200 FPS, providing a consistent experience for timing-based gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 is within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209), making them statistically identical in raw performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% behind, respectively.

Q: Can the system maintain 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra in Undisputed?

A: Yes, the data shows 84 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which is 40% above the 60 FPS threshold. The system maintains this performance without any documented frame drops, as the 4K Ultra measurement shows no minimum FPS below the average.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance affect this game's results?

A: The i3-12100F's single-core performance is strong for its class — scoring 1,674 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 893 in 3DMark single-thread — which helps in Undisputed's physics and AI calculations. However, the 4-core/8-thread configuration limits multi-threaded scaling, as shown by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4,051 versus 4,023 for max threads, indicating the CPU saturates quickly.

Q: Is there a meaningful difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows Ultra at 1440p delivers 133 FPS average versus 206 FPS on High — a 35.4% performance drop for the visual upgrade. Given that both presets exceed typical display refresh rates, High is the recommended choice for most users, unless the visual fidelity of Ultra is paramount.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F, a 4-core/8-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, plays a pivotal role in shaping this combo's Undisputed performance. With a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz, this CPU delivers strong single-threaded performance — evidenced by its 1,674 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 893 3DMark single-thread score. These figures place it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,494.

The CPU's 12 MB shared L3 cache and 80 KB L1 cache per core provide adequate data locality for Undisputed's game logic, but the 4-core/8-thread configuration limits parallel processing. The benchmark data shows a ceiling: 3DMark 4-thread scores 2,859, while 8-thread and max-thread scores reach 4,026 and 4,023 respectively — indicating the CPU gains little from more than 8 threads. This saturation explains why 1080p Low delivers 479 FPS but 1080p Ultra only 184 FPS, as the CPU's thread capacity becomes the limiting factor once the GPU is no longer the primary bottleneck.

The nearest CPU rivals illustrate its positioning: the Intel Core 3 N355 matches it at 13,492 average score (0% delta), while the Intel Core i5-9500 trails by 0.3% (13,452) and the Intel Core 5 120UL leads by 0.7% (13,594). These sub-1% differences confirm the i3-12100F performs in a tightly contested mid-range tier. In Undisputed, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS at most settings, the CPU's 58 W TDP and 10 nm process node allow it to sustain boost clocks without thermal throttling, though the 4-core limit means the RTX 4080's full potential is only realized at 4K, where GPU load dominates.