Undisputed

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a dominant performance in Undisputed, with the data showing that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck at every resolution tested. This combination ranks in the top fifth of all tested configs, and while the CPU’s four cores are sufficient for the game’s demands, the scaling pattern reveals that frame rates are dictated almost entirely by graphics card load rather than processor throughput.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline tells a specific story about which component is the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 401.8 FPS, which drops to 293.5 FPS at 1440p and 187.5 FPS at 4K. That represents a 53.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, a pattern that indicates the GPU is working progressively harder while the CPU has ample headroom.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. At Ultra, the frame rate falls from 154.7 FPS at 1080p to 114.6 FPS at 1440p and 72.6 FPS at 4K, a 53.1% drop across the resolution range. This consistency suggests that Undisputed is not a CPU-bound title at any resolution; instead, the RTX 5070’s rendering load scales almost linearly with pixel count. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 401.8 FPS — far beyond typical display refresh rates — reinforces that the processor is never the ceiling. The GPU, with its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the component that determines whether the game runs at 72.6 FPS or 401.8 FPS. The data shows no signs of CPU saturation, as the frame rate differences between settings at a given resolution are substantial, indicating the graphics card is the active constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

In Undisputed, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 309 out of 1580 tested combinations. That places it in the 80.4th percentile of all combos, a strong showing that puts it ahead of roughly four out of every five configurations evaluated. The rank reflects the synergy between the two components in this game; while the CPU is modest by modern standards, the GPU’s raw power dominates the aggregate score.

The CPU’s standalone benchmark data helps contextualize this ranking. The Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13534 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13462 (0.4% higher). This indicates that the i3-12100F performs comparably to much more expensive processors in synthetic tests, though its real-world gaming performance is constrained by its four cores. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 41687, outperforming the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 by 0.6% in aggregate benchmarks. The combo’s rank of 309 suggests that the GPU’s high percentile is the primary driver, while the CPU’s 72nd percentile does not drag the overall result down in this particular game.

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. Its L3 cache is 12 MB shared, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 11912 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1681 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 14015. These numbers indicate a capable budget processor, but one that is clearly not designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads.

For Undisputed, the data suggests that the CPU’s four cores are adequate but not exceptional. The game’s frame rates at 1080p Low reach 401.8 FPS, which would typically strain a weaker processor, yet the i3-12100F manages this without becoming the bottleneck. The 3DMark scores further illuminate this: the processor achieves 4051 in the 16-thread test and 4026 in the 8-thread test, showing that its multithreading scaling is limited by the physical core count. However, the single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and 1681 in Cinebench R23 single-core are relatively strong, which matters for a sports game that likely relies on a few primary threads. The benchmark results indicate that while the CPU is not the star of this pairing, it does not hinder the GPU in Undisputed — the frame rate differences between resolutions and settings are driven by the graphics card, not the processor. The 58 W TDP and 10 nm process node are secondary factors; the data shows that the CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5070’s output in this title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average is 401.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo better than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?

A: Based on aggregate GPU benchmark scores, the RTX 5070 scores 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090’s 41441. The combo ranks 309 out of 1580 in Undisputed.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX’s score of 13534.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average is 72.6 FPS, measured at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: No. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across settings, indicating the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions tested.

Q: What is the combo’s rank relative to all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 309 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the top 20% of all tested pairings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the measured FPS data confirms its central role in Undisputed. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node, featuring 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Its memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock is 2512 MHz, and the card supports PCIe 5.0 x16. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 29137 in Passmark G3D and 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with a percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs.

The GPU’s performance in Undisputed is best illustrated by the resolution scaling. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 72.6, which is still playable but shows the card’s limits under maximum load. At 1440p Ultra, the average rises to 114.6 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it reaches 154.7 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this game, as the frame rates do not exhibit any sudden drops that would indicate memory exhaustion. The 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 482.3 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed, which does not appear to push the GPU to its absolute limits except at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the RTX 5070 provides a substantial performance headroom at lower resolutions and settings, making it the clear driver of the combo’s high ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, every setting delivers playable frame rates, from 401.8 FPS at Low to 154.7 FPS at Ultra. The data shows that High settings at 1080p produce 238.7 FPS, which is an excellent balance for high-refresh-rate displays. For 1440p, the recommended choice is High settings, which yields 175.7 FPS, comfortably above the 144 Hz threshold, while Ultra drops to 114.6 FPS, still smooth but less headroom. At 4K, High settings provide 110.5 FPS, which is the best balance between visual quality and performance; Ultra falls to 72.6 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but leaves no margin for frame drops. Medium settings at 4K offer 136.7 FPS, providing a smoother experience if visual fidelity is less critical. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot across all resolutions, as it maintains frame rates well above 100 FPS even at 4K, while Ultra is only recommended for players who prioritize graphics over frame rate consistency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 401.8 FPS on Low settings, 293.7 FPS on Medium, 238.7 FPS on High, and 154.7 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 247.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial overhead at this resolution, and the CPU is not a limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 293.5 FPS on Low, 211.6 FPS on Medium, 175.7 FPS on High, and 114.6 FPS on Ultra. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, averaging a 26.9% drop, which aligns with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 187.5 FPS on Low, 136.7 FPS on Medium, 110.5 FPS on High, and 72.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured value below 100 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s limits at maximum settings. The data shows a clear pattern: each settings tier at a given resolution reduces frame rate by a similar proportion, and each resolution step reduces performance by roughly 25-30%, confirming that the RTX 5070 is the primary determinant of performance in Undisputed.