Undisputed

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the AMD Radeon RX 570 presents a significant bottleneck scenario in Undisputed. The data reveals a processor that is far more capable than the graphics card, leading to frame rates that are heavily dictated by GPU limits across all tested resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Undisputed?*

A: This combo ranks 3547 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems for this specific title.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12600KF compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-12600KF's average benchmark score is 27799. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, -0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, -0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896, -0.3% delta). It is also 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712).

Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved by this combo at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 110 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Does the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM appear to be a limiting factor in Undisputed?*

A: The data suggests a strong GPU limitation, but not necessarily a VRAM capacity one. The frame rate drops dramatically as resolution and settings increase, which is characteristic of a GPU compute limitation. The most telling sign is the 4K Ultra score of 19 FPS, which is barely playable and indicates the GPU is overwhelmed.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 19 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RX 570's performance compare to its closest competitor, the RX 470?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. It is 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996), while being 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28580) and 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (28421).

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this system at rank 3547 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This is a near-bottom ranking that signals a profound imbalance. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a high-end processor, sitting in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a much older, entry-level GPU, ranking in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. While the percentile ranks are similar, their absolute performance levels are wildly different.

The combination results in a system where the CPU is essentially idle waiting for the GPU. The ranking of 3547 reflects that this pairing is not optimized for gaming performance in this title. It is not that the components are defective; rather, the GPU is a severe bottleneck. The CPU is capable of feeding frames much faster than the RX 570 can render them. This is a classic case where the sum of the parts is far less than the potential of the stronger component. The data indicates that this combo would be better suited for CPU-bound tasks or older, less demanding games, rather than a modern title like Undisputed.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the definitive performance limiter in this configuration. Its specifications, while dated, confirm its role. The GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. Its base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz. The 4 GB of GDDR5 memory operates on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s.

In Undisputed, the impact of this GPU is clear. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 110 FPS. This suggests the GPU can handle the game's basic geometry and effects at lower resolutions. However, as the workload increases, the GPU's limitations become stark. The pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are simply not sufficient for higher settings. The FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS is the raw compute power available, and it is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher presets.

The most compelling evidence of a GPU bottleneck is the scaling of frame rates. When moving from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra, the average FPS falls by 68 FPS, from 110 to 42. This is a direct result of the GPU being forced to work exponentially harder. The situation worsens at 4K, where the Ultra preset yields just 19 FPS. This is a clear indication that the RX 570 is completely overwhelmed by the demands of Undisputed at high resolutions and detail levels. The 4 GB VRAM may also be a factor at 4K Ultra, but the compute limitations are the primary cause of the low frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across nine settings and resolution combinations. The data is consistent and predictable, showing a clear pattern of decreasing performance with increased graphical load.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 110 FPS. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. High settings result in an average of 66 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, brings the average down to 42 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings still provide a playable 80 FPS average. Medium settings yield an average of 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. High settings average 47 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 31 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playability. Low settings are the only playable option, with an average of 50 FPS. Medium settings drop to 36 FPS, with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS. High settings average just 30 FPS, and Ultra settings are effectively unplayable at 19 FPS.

The data shows a smooth, linear progression of frame rates. The jump from Low to Medium at each resolution is a significant drop, but the jump from High to Ultra is even more punishing. For example, at 1440p, the difference between High (47 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) is a 16 FPS drop, while the difference between Low (80 FPS) and Medium (57 FPS) is a 23 FPS drop. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately costly for this GPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a powerful processor that is not being utilized to its full potential in this setup. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its architecture is Alder Lake, built on a 10 nm process. The processor has a substantial 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Its synthetic benchmark scores are impressive. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 23391, and the single-core score is 3302. In Geekbench, it scores 12137 multicore and 2157 single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 27575. These numbers place it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a top-tier performer.

In Undisputed, however, this CPU power is largely irrelevant. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at all tested settings. The CPU is likely producing frames at a rate far exceeding what the GPU can render, but those frames are never displayed. The data does not provide any CPU-specific FPS measurements, but the fact that the combo ranks 3547 out of 3718 suggests that the CPU's potential is wasted. The i5-12600KF is capable of handling much more demanding graphics cards. This is a situation where the processor's immense headroom is constrained by the GPU, making the CPU's role in the final frame rate negligible.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance. It provides an average of 79 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The minimum of 67 FPS ensures that there are no significant dips. While Low settings offer a higher 110 FPS, the visual improvement from Low to Medium is substantial and worth the 31 FPS trade-off. High settings (66 FPS) are also playable but do not offer a significant visual upgrade over Medium to justify the lower frame rate. Ultra at 42 FPS is not recommended as it sacrifices the smoothness needed for a sports game.

For 1440p gaming, the Low preset is the only reasonable choice for a consistently smooth experience. It achieves an average of 80 FPS. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS, which may be acceptable for some, but the minimum of 49 FPS suggests potential stuttering. High and Ultra settings, with averages of 47 and 31 FPS respectively, are too demanding for this GPU at this resolution.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only playable option, providing an average of 50 FPS. Medium settings at 36 FPS are borderline, and High (30 FPS) and Ultra (19 FPS) are not recommended for a competitive or smooth experience. The data clearly indicates that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming.

The best experience, considering the data, would be to play at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This provides a high, stable frame rate that is ideal for the fast-paced action of a boxing game like Undisputed.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and reveals a clear GPU bottleneck. The data shows how the average FPS scales with resolution for each setting.

For Low settings, the average FPS drops from 110 at 1080p to 80 at 1440p, a 27% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 80 to 50, a 37.5% decrease. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 60 FPS, or 54.5%.

For Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 79 at 1080p to 57 at 1440p, a 27.8% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 57 to 36, a 36.8% decrease. The total drop is 43 FPS, or 54.4%.

For High settings, the average FPS drops from 66 at 1080p to 47 at 1440p, a 28.8% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 47 to 30, a 36.2% decrease. The total drop is 36 FPS, or 54.5%.

For Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 42 at 1080p to 31 at 1440p, a 26.2% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 31 to 19, a 38.7% decrease. The total drop is 23 FPS, or 54.8%.

The consistency of these percentage drops is striking. Regardless of the settings preset, the frame rate drops by roughly 54-55% from 1080p to 4K. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would not be as heavily impacted by resolution changes, as the CPU workload stays relatively constant. The fact that the FPS scales almost linearly with the pixel count (4K has 4 times the pixels of 1080p) confirms that the RX 570's rendering pipeline is the primary constraint. The CPU is capable of feeding data fast enough, but the GPU simply cannot process the increased pixel workload at higher resolutions.