Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, though the data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution climbs. The combo ranks 753rd out of 1,580 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. Across all measured settings, the system demonstrates that the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to push frame rates well beyond display refresh thresholds at lower resolutions, while the quad-core i3-12100F begins to show its limits at 4K where the GPU workload becomes more demanding.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, and the magnitude of that drop reveals important information about which component is driving performance. At High settings, the system produces 172.9 FPS at 1080p, 125.2 FPS at 1440p, and 79.4 FPS at 4K. That represents a 27.6% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 36.6% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, suggesting that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed at higher resolutions while the CPU remains relatively underutilized.

Looking at Low settings, the pattern changes dramatically. At 1080p Low, the system hits 288.7 FPS, which drops to 207.4 FPS at 1440p and 134.3 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 28.2%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 35.2%. These percentages are remarkably consistent with the High settings scaling, which indicates that resolution scaling is governed by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than by settings complexity. The RTX 5060's 119.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 299.6 GTexel/s texture rate are the limiting factors here, not the core configuration.

At Ultra settings, the scaling becomes even more pronounced. The system achieves 110.8 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 52.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26.9%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 34.7%. The fact that these percentages remain stable across all settings presets strongly implies that Undisputed's rendering pipeline is resolution-bound on the GPU side, with the CPU providing consistent frame delivery regardless of pixel count. The data suggests that users targeting 4K will need to make significant settings compromises, while 1080p and 1440p are far more forgiving.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance on which preset offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 207.5 FPS, which is more than double the 110.8 FPS of Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is also substantial, from 288.7 FPS down to 207.5 FPS, but the visual improvements from Medium to High (172.9 FPS) and High to Ultra (110.8 FPS) come with increasingly steep performance costs. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, Medium at 1080p appears to be the sweet spot, offering a 46.6% improvement over High while still maintaining frame rates well above 144 Hz.

At 1440p, the Medium preset produces 150.2 FPS, which is still excellent for most displays. High settings at 1440p yield 125.2 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is 16.6%. Ultra at 1440p drops to 81 FPS, which is playable but significantly below the 100+ FPS threshold that many players prefer. The data indicates that High at 1440p provides the best visual fidelity per frame rate, as the 125.2 FPS average remains smooth while benefiting from improved shadows, textures, and post-processing effects.

For 4K resolution, the situation is more constrained. High settings produce 79.4 FPS, which is acceptable for single-player or casual play, but Ultra drops to 52.9 FPS, which may feel sluggish in fast-paced boxing matches. Medium at 4K offers 92.8 FPS, and the delta between Medium and High is 14.4%. The recommendation based on the data is to use Medium at 4K for a comfortable experience, reserving High only if the display supports variable refresh rate technology. Low settings at 4K provide 134.3 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for a modern sports title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of frame rate in Undisputed, as evidenced by the consistent scaling patterns across resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's texture and geometry demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 52.9 FPS suggests that the 8 GB capacity and 128-bit bus become limiting factors at higher pixel counts. The GDDR7 memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective), which provides ample bandwidth for the 3840 shading units and 120 texture mapping units.

The GPU's boost clock of 2497 MHz and base clock of 2280 MHz are relatively high, and the 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is substantial for a mid-range card. In the benchmark database, the RTX 5060 sits at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,109. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30,097, representing a negligible 0% delta, meaning the two cards are effectively tied in synthetic workloads. The NVIDIA Tesla M60 is 0.5% behind at 29,969, and the RTX 5070 Mobile is 0.6% ahead at 29,928. These comparisons confirm that the RTX 5060 is positioned as a solid mid-range performer.

The GPU's 30 ray tracing cores and 120 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in Undisputed, as the game is a sports title rather than a ray-traced showcase. However, the 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs play a direct role in the resolution scaling observed, with the 119.9 GPixel/s pixel rate determining how quickly the GPU can fill the screen at higher resolutions. The data shows that the RTX 5060 is well-matched to the i3-12100F at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes the primary constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low settings average 288.7 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is not limiting at this resolution. Medium settings produce 207.5 FPS, High produces 172.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 110.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 177.9 FPS, representing a 61.6% reduction in frame rate when maxing out all graphical options. This suggests that Undisputed's Ultra preset includes effects that are disproportionately expensive relative to their visual impact.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings average 207.4 FPS, which is still above the 144 Hz threshold for most gaming monitors. Medium settings deliver 150.2 FPS, High delivers 125.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 81 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p at each settings tier is roughly 28-30%, which is consistent with the increased pixel count of 77% more pixels. This indicates that the GPU scales efficiently with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing significant frame pacing issues.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to feel the pressure. Low settings average 134.3 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 92.8 FPS, High to 79.4 FPS, and Ultra to 52.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, and it represents a 52.2% reduction from the 4K Low result. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is 39.9 FPS, which is substantial. Players seeking 4K performance should note that the RTX 5060's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit interface are the likely culprits for the steep drop at Ultra settings, as the higher texture and shadow quality demands exceed the available VRAM bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: The system delivers an average of 172.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming at playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium settings, the average FPS is 92.8, and at High it is 79.4. Ultra settings drop to 52.9 FPS, which may be too low for fast-paced action.

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

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13,516, which is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13,534) and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-1250U (13,462). It is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10105 (13,430) and 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K (13,280).

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,109. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30,097 with a 0% delta.

Q: Is the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Undisputed?

A: The 8 GB of GDDR7 memory appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates remain high. At 4K Ultra, the 52.9 FPS result suggests the 128-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are limiting factors.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 753rd out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-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 features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU has a TDP of 58 W and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface. In synthetic benchmarks, the i3-12100F scores 11,912 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1,681 in single-core, with a Geekbench multicore score of 7,413 and single-core score of 2,224.

The CPU's contribution to Undisputed's frame rates is evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 288.7 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU could sustain on its own, indicating that the i3-12100F's 4.30 GHz boost clock and 8 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 5060 without creating a bottleneck. The 3DMark 4-thread score of 2,859 and 8-thread score of 4,026 suggest that the CPU's thread utilization is well-balanced for this game. However, the 3DMark single-thread score of 893 is notably lower than the multi-thread scores, which suggests that any single-threaded workloads in Undisputed could potentially limit performance in specific scenarios.

The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,516, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13,534 with a -0.1% delta, meaning the i3-12100F is essentially tied with a high-end workstation processor in average synthetic performance. The Intel Core i7-7700K scores 13,280 with a 1.8% delta, indicating the i3-12100F is 1.8% faster. This data confirms that the i3-12100F provides adequate processing power for Undisputed, and the frame rates measured are primarily GPU-limited at 1080p and 1440p, with the CPU becoming more relevant at 4K where lower GPU frame rates reduce the CPU's workload pressure.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 753rd out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 47.7th percentile of all tested configurations. This ranking is notably lower than the individual component percentiles (72nd for CPU and 73rd for GPU), which indicates that the pairing is not optimally balanced for this game. The data suggests that while each component performs well in isolation, their combination in Undisputed yields frame rates that are respectable but not exceptional compared to other tested systems.

The ranking implies that there are 827 other combos that deliver higher frame rates in Undisputed, many of which likely pair higher-end CPUs with the RTX 5060 or pair the i3-12100F with more powerful GPUs. The 1080p results, particularly the 288.7 FPS at Low settings, show that the combo is capable of very high frame rates, but the 4K Ultra result of 52.9 FPS pulls the overall ranking down. The fact that the CPU has a 72nd percentile ranking and the GPU has a 73rd percentile ranking, yet the combo ranks in the 47.7th percentile, suggests that the combination is less effective than the sum of its parts would indicate.

This discrepancy may be due to the CPU's 4-core/8-thread configuration, which limits the GPU's ability to fully stretch its legs in CPU-bound scenarios, or it may reflect that Undisputed is particularly sensitive to memory bandwidth or cache hierarchies. The i3-12100F's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support are adequate, but they do not match the capabilities of higher-tier CPUs that are commonly paired with the RTX 5060 in other tested combos. The data indicates that users seeking to maximize Undisputed performance with the RTX 5060 would benefit from pairing it with a higher-core-count CPU, while those already using the i3-12100F might consider upgrading their GPU to a more powerful model to achieve higher 4K frame rates.