Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a playable experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a pairing that is heavily skewed toward CPU performance at lower resolutions and GPU limitation at higher ones. The measured FPS shows a clear hierarchy across settings and resolutions, with the combo ranking in the 58th percentile among all tested configurations in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all quality presets, indicating that the AMD Radeon RX 9060 becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 150 FPS at 1920x1080 to 108 FPS at 2560x1440, a 28% reduction, and then to 69 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 36% drop from 1440p. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings represents a 54% loss in average FPS, which is typical for a GPU with an 8 GB memory buffer and a 128-bit bus.

The pattern intensifies at Ultra settings, where the combo manages 97 FPS at 1080p but only 70 FPS at 1440p and 44 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling: it is less than half the 1080p Ultra score, and the 1440p Ultra result sits just above the 4K High result, suggesting that the GPU is hitting a performance wall that settings tweaks cannot fully overcome. At Low settings, the combo achieves 252 FPS at 1080p, 182 FPS at 1440p, and 115 FPS at 4K, showing that even with minimal graphical load, the 4K resolution still cuts performance by more than half compared to 1080p.

The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data in the measured rows, and it confirms the scaling trend. At 1080p Medium, the average is 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 208 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium drops the average to 131 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS, and at 4K Medium the average falls to 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS. The minimum FPS values at 1440p and 4K Medium are within 20% of the average, which indicates relatively stable frame pacing, but the absolute numbers show that 4K Medium is barely above the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider the floor for a sports title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. With 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, the card is positioned to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably, but the 4K results in this game suggest it is stretched thin.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 with a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, which scores 15852 with a delta of 1%. The RX 9060 also sits close to the AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon Pro W5500, though those are less relevant comparisons for modern gaming. The passmark G3D score of 17631 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 reflect a mid-range GPU that can deliver high frame rates at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K Ultra.

In Undisputed, the 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the 44 FPS Ultra result indicates that the memory bandwidth and capacity are limiting factors. The 128-bit bus is narrow compared to higher-tier cards, and the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest for 4K workloads. The boost clock of 2990 MHz is high, and the card does show strong scaling from Low to High settings at 1080p — 252 to 150 FPS — but the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 44 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. It was released in November 2021 with a launch MSRP of $264 and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 23391, and the single-core score is 3302. The Geekbench multicore score is 12137, with a single-core score of 2157. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 7956, while the max-thread score is 7952, indicating that the processor scales well with additional threads. The Passmark multithread score is 27575, and the single-thread score is 3925. These numbers place the i5-12600KF in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27799.

Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K with a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE with a delta of 0.3%. The CPU's performance in Undisputed is more than adequate, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo achieves 252 FPS at 1080p, which is well above what the GPU can sustain at higher resolutions, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The 10-core, 16-thread configuration is well-suited for a sports title like Undisputed, which likely benefits from the high single-thread performance and the additional threads for background tasks. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz is high, and the 20 MB of L3 cache provides ample fast storage for game data. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but at 1080p and 1440p, the i5-12600KF ensures that frame rates are not CPU-bound.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience for this combo. At 1080p, the High preset offers 150 FPS average, which is smooth and responsive for a sports game. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 97 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 35% reduction from High for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 181 FPS, with a minimum of 154 FPS, making it the best option for players with high-refresh-rate monitors who want to maximize smoothness.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 108 FPS average, which is excellent for most displays. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 131 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS, which is also a strong choice. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 70 FPS, which is below the 72 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for competitive play, so High is the recommended preset at this resolution.

At 4K, the High preset delivers 69 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset at 4K provides 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS, making it the better choice for 4K gaming. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 44 FPS, which is not recommended for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 4K provides 115 FPS, but the visual quality loss is likely too significant for most players.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1440p, which balances visual fidelity with a 108 FPS average. For players prioritizing frame rate, the Medium preset at 1080p offers 181 FPS with a 154 FPS minimum, ensuring consistent performance. At 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it provides 83 FPS average and 70 FPS minimum, which is the most playable combination of quality and performance at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Undisputed is 1633 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the 58th percentile of all systems tested. This ranking reflects a mid-tier position, which is consistent with the GPU's 59th percentile ranking and the CPU's 79th percentile ranking. The system is neither a top-tier performer nor a low-end outlier, but rather a balanced mid-range configuration that handles the game well at 1080p and 1440p.

The ranking suggests that many other combinations outperform this one, likely those with higher-tier GPUs that can handle 4K Ultra settings more effectively. However, the combo's strong CPU performance ensures that it remains competitive at lower resolutions, where the i5-12600KF's high single-thread and multi-thread scores keep frame rates high. The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles — 79th for the CPU versus 59th for the GPU — indicates that the processor has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card in future upgrades, but as configured, the RX 9060 is the limiting factor.

The rank of 1633 out of 2813 puts this combo in the middle of the pack, which is a practical result for a system that can deliver 150 FPS at 1080p High and 108 FPS at 1440p High. The 4K performance, while playable at Medium and High settings, is not a strength of this combination, and the data suggests that players targeting 4K should consider a higher-tier GPU or lower their expectations to Medium settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and preset for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows that 1440p High delivers 108 FPS average, which is the best balance of quality and performance. For higher frame rates, 1080p Medium provides 181 FPS average with a 154 FPS minimum.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium, the combo achieves 83 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 44 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 252 FPS, showing the CPU can push high frame rates, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU limits performance to 44 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 1% above the AMD Radeon RX 7700. This places it in the 59th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to other processors?

A: The i5-12600KF is in the 79th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27799. It performs within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at the recommended settings?

A: At 1440p High, the minimum FPS is not measured, but at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 111 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 70 FPS, which ensures a stable experience.