Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions while exhibiting strong CPU headroom. The combination ranks in the bottom 17% of tested configurations, placing it at rank 1314 out of 1580 combos, which signals that while the hardware handles the game, it does not excel in demanding scenarios. The benchmark results show a wide performance gap between Low and Ultra settings, with the most balanced experience found at Medium preset.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the RTX 2060’s rendering pipeline is the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. At High settings, performance falls from 121.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 91.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 25%, and then further down to 56.3 FPS at 3840x2160, which is only 46% of the 1080p figure. This pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra, where the frame rate drops from 77.7 FPS at 1080p to 58.3 FPS at 1440p and finally to 37.8 FPS at 4K—the latter being only 49% of the 1080p result.

The scaling behavior suggests that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this title. The i5-12600KF, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions. If the processor were the constraint, we would expect to see a smaller relative FPS drop when moving from 1440p to 4K, as the GPU becomes more saturated. Instead, the consistent 40-50% performance penalty at 4K versus 1080p across all presets points squarely at the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and its computational throughput being insufficient for the higher pixel loads.

Settings Recommendations

The data clearly shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance for this combination. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 150.9 FPS, which is 24% higher than High (121.3 FPS) and nearly double the Ultra figure of 77.7 FPS. However, the jump from Low to Medium is more modest—Low achieves 207.9 FPS, which is 38% faster than Medium—but the visual quality difference between Low and Medium is typically far more noticeable than the difference between Medium and High.

At 2560x1440, Medium produces 107.3 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High at this resolution yields 91.1 FPS, still playable, but Ultra drops to 58.3 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced sports action. At 3840x2160, Medium falls to 66.3 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom for frame-time spikes. Users targeting 4K should consider the Low preset, which produces 97.2 FPS, though this sacrifices significant visual quality.

For most users, the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p represents the sweet spot, providing frame rates that are high enough to take advantage of 144Hz displays while maintaining a reasonable graphical presentation. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as even at 1080p it only achieves 77.7 FPS, which may not fully utilize high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is not the limiting component in Undisputed. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, provide substantial computational headroom. The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this assessment: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23444 and a single-core score of 3309, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. This level of performance is more than sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed, which typically relies on a limited number of threads for physics and AI calculations.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K, which has a nearly identical average benchmark score (27829 vs 27827, a delta of 0%), and the Intel Core i5-12600K, which scores 27851 (-0.1%). This indicates that the KF variant performs essentially identically to its K counterpart, with the only difference being the lack of integrated graphics. When compared to the Intel Core i7-13700H, the i5-12600KF is 0.4% ahead, showing that desktop 12th-gen architecture remains competitive with newer mobile parts in synthetic tests.

In practical terms, the CPU’s high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and PassMark single-thread score of 3925, suggests it can easily maintain frame pacing at low settings. The observed FPS differences between resolutions are entirely attributable to GPU workload scaling, not CPU limitations. Users with this processor should not expect CPU bottlenecking to be an issue in this game, even at 1080p with Low settings where the GPU is less stressed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-12600KF and RTX 2060 ranks 1314 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 17% of configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU’s age and its position relative to more modern graphics cards. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit memory bus, achieves a PassMark G3D score of 14111 and sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs—a middling position that limits the overall combo’s standing.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which scores 15996 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which scores 16351 (1.7% higher). This tight grouping shows that the RTX 2060 is competitive with entry-level mobile and workstation GPUs, but it lacks the raw power of desktop mid-range options from newer generations. The combo’s low rank is not a reflection of the CPU, which performs admirably, but rather of the GPU’s inability to push high frame rates at demanding settings.

For context, the combo’s performance at 1080p Medium (150.9 FPS) is solid, but many higher-ranked combinations would likely achieve 200+ FPS at the same settings. The 4K Ultra result of 37.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS standard, confirming that this setup is not intended for high-end 4K gaming. Users considering this configuration should view it as a capable 1080p performer that can handle 1440p with adjusted settings, but not as a high-refresh-rate or 4K solution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings delivers 150.9 FPS, which is the ideal balance of performance and visual quality. At 2560x1440, Medium drops to 107.3 FPS, which is still playable but less comfortable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K Low preset achieves 97.2 FPS, while Medium drops to 66.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces only 37.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 2060?

A: No. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23444. The FPS scaling between resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1314 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the bottom 17%. This low rank is primarily due to the RTX 2060’s performance, which is in the 58th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low achieves 207.9 FPS while Ultra achieves 77.7 FPS. This represents a 63% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The measured results suggest it is adequate for most settings, but the significant FPS drops at 4K Ultra (37.8 FPS) indicate that VRAM capacity may be a limiting factor at the highest resolutions and quality levels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 delivers its strongest results. The Low preset produces 207.9 FPS, which drops to 150.9 FPS at Medium and 121.3 FPS at High. The Ultra preset yields 77.7 FPS, which is still playable but represents a substantial 63% reduction from Low. The gap between Medium and High is 29.6 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 43.6 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance penalty.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show clear scaling. Low achieves 153.5 FPS, Medium drops to 107.3 FPS, and High falls to 91.1 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 58.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and marks a 62% reduction from Low. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 26% performance loss at Low settings, a 29% loss at Medium, a 25% loss at High, and a 25% loss at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low achieves 97.2 FPS, Medium drops to 66.3 FPS, and High falls to 56.3 FPS. The Ultra preset produces only 37.8 FPS, which is unplayable for most users. Compared to 1080p, the 4K results show a 53% reduction at Low, a 56% reduction at Medium, a 54% reduction at High, and a 51% reduction at Ultra. This consistent ~50% performance penalty across all settings confirms that the RTX 2060 is the dominant bottleneck at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, based on the TU106 chip and Turing architecture, is the primary determinant of performance in Undisputed. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 1680 MHz and 1920 shading units deliver a theoretical FP32 throughput of 6.451 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards.

The GPU’s benchmark data shows it sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 14111. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scores 15996 (0.5% higher), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 16351 (1.7% higher). This tight grouping indicates that the RTX 2060 performs similarly to these alternatives, and the small deltas suggest that users switching between these GPUs would see negligible differences in Undisputed.

The GPU’s limitations are most evident at 4K, where even the Low preset (97.2 FPS) cannot match the 1080p Medium result (150.9 FPS). The 6 GB VRAM may also contribute to the steep performance drop at Ultra settings, as higher texture quality and effects can exceed the available memory, causing the GPU to rely on slower system memory. For users seeking higher frame rates, upgrading the GPU would yield far greater benefits than upgrading the CPU, which is already performing well above the requirements of this game.