Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly capable and consistently smooth experience in Undisputed, with the data showing that the combo ranks in the 42nd percentile of tested configurations (911th out of 1580). This combination proves especially potent at 1080p and 1440p, where it can easily push past 100 FPS on most presets, but the demanding Ultra preset at 4K reveals the GPU’s limitations, dropping the average to 47.3 FPS. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4060 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the 10-core i5-12600KF provides ample headroom to keep frame rates high when graphical load is reduced.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 911th out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all systems benchmarked for this title.

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

A: The processor's average benchmark score of 27827 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K (27829, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12600K (27851, -0.1% delta). It is also effectively tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (27872, -0.2% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700H (27716, 0.4% delta).

Q: What is the best performance setting for this combo at 1440p resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset provides an excellent balance, achieving an average of 118.9 FPS. This is a significant jump from the Ultra preset's 73.2 FPS, offering a much smoother experience while still maintaining high visual fidelity.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves a playable 124.9 FPS average and Medium hits 92.8 FPS. However, the High preset drops to 73.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 47.3 FPS, which may feel less fluid for a sports title.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 23181 is very close to its rivals. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338) by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively, while leading the Intel Arc B580 (23021) and AMD Radeon 760M (22999) by 0.7% and 0.8%.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance characteristic?

A: In synthetic tests, the i5-12600KF scores 3925 in Passmark single-thread and 3309 in Cinebench R23 single-core, indicating strong per-core performance that is beneficial for game logic and physics.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This configuration provides substantial processing power that is more than sufficient for the demands of Undisputed. The CPU's strength is evident in its synthetic benchmarks, particularly its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23444 and Geekbench multicore score of 12373, which demonstrate its ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role appears to be providing a stable foundation that allows the GPU to work without being starved of data. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation. When the graphical settings are lowered at a given resolution, the frame rate increases dramatically, which is a classic sign that the CPU is not the limiting factor. For instance, at 1080p, the average FPS jumps from 163.4 on High to 274.6 on Low, showing that the processor can feed frames much faster than the GPU can render them at higher settings. The i5-12600KF's percentile ranking of 84 among all CPUs further reinforces that it is a high-tier processor capable of keeping up with modern games.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of the i5-12600KF and RTX 4060 ranks 911th out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is a strong result considering the GPU is not a top-tier model. The ranking suggests that while the combo is not at the state-of-the-art for this game, it is comfortably ahead of the majority of systems. The data shows that the performance ceiling is largely defined by the GPU's capabilities, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU's near-parity with the Intel Core i9-10900K in average benchmark score (27827 vs 27829, 0% delta) indicates that this combo's mid-pack ranking is not due to a weak processor, but rather the inherent limits of the RTX 4060.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast with an average of 274.6 FPS on Low, 193.4 FPS on Medium, 163.4 FPS on High, and 105.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that 1080p gaming is a non-issue, with even the most demanding preset remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset delivers an average of 195.7 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium settings produce 139.4 FPS, while High settings yield 118.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, brings the average down to 73.2 FPS, which is still playable but requires a compromise on visual smoothness for the highest fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with the heavier presets. The Low preset maintains a solid 124.9 FPS average, and Medium drops to 92.8 FPS. The High preset falls to 73.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages only 47.3 FPS, which could be considered borderline for a smooth experience in a fast-paced sports game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 19545 in Passmark G3D and 101030 in Geekbench OpenCL, which places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. This is a solid mid-range performer.

The GPU's role is clearly the defining factor in this combo's gaming performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows a steep drop in FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K on the High preset (118.9 to 73.5 FPS) and Ultra preset (73.2 to 47.3 FPS). This indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become a bottleneck when the resolution increases, as the shader load and memory pressure grow. Its performance is closely matched with the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct of -0.6), confirming its position in the market. The GPU's 3072 shading units and 24 RT cores are sufficient for this title, but the data suggests that the card is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data offers a clear hierarchy for the best experience. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a high average of 105.2 FPS without sacrificing visual quality. For 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, providing an average of 118.9 FPS, which is a significant improvement over the Ultra preset's 73.2 FPS and offers a better balance of smoothness and visuals.

For 4K resolution, the user must make a trade-off. The Medium preset is the most balanced option, achieving an average of 92.8 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS mark. The High preset at 73.5 FPS is also viable, but the Ultra preset at 47.3 FPS is likely too demanding for a consistently smooth experience. Therefore, the recommendation is to stick with Medium or High settings at 4K to ensure a fluid frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p on the High preset, the average FPS drops from 163.4 to 118.9, a decrease of approximately 27%. When moving from 1440p to 4K on the same preset, the FPS falls from 118.9 to 73.5, a more significant drop of about 38%. This pattern is even more pronounced on the Ultra preset, where the 1080p average of 105.2 FPS drops to 73.2 FPS at 1440p (a 30% decrease) and then plummets to 47.3 FPS at 4K (a 35% decrease from 1440p).

This scaling behavior clearly indicates that the limiting component shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p and 1440p, the system is capable of producing very high frame rates, suggesting that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. However, the steep decline at 4K, particularly on the Ultra preset, points to the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth and compute resources becoming saturated. The frame rate drop is not linear, and the GPU's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are the primary constraints at 3840x2160. The data confirms that this combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a stretch goal that requires significant settings compromises.