Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, a sports title that proves highly scalable across resolutions and settings. The data shows a configuration capable of triple-digit frame rates even at 4K Ultra, with headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to explain how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the experience, and how this specific combo ranks among thousands of tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which are substantial figures for a modern desktop CPU. The processor features a hybrid design with a 20 MB shared L3 cache and per-core L2 caches of 1.25 MB, while supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This CPU sits in the 79th percentile when compared against all tested processors, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of rivals.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is most visible at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves an average of 417 FPS, a figure that far exceeds what most displays can reproduce. This extreme frame rate suggests that the CPU is feeding the GPU with data faster than it can render frames, or that the game engine has a very high ceiling on this hardware. The 16 threads and boost clock of 4.90 GHz are sufficient to keep the frame rate from collapsing under load, even in a sports game that may simulate multiple boxers and physics interactions.

Benchmark scores for the i5-12600KF reinforce its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23391 in multi-core and 3302 in single-core tests, while Geekbench results show 12137 multi-core and 2157 single-core. These numbers indicate strong sustained performance for gaming workloads, where single-thread speed often matters most. The 3DMark results, particularly the 8-thread score of 6128 and max-thread score of 7952, suggest that the CPU can handle both the main game thread and background tasks without contention.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12600KF is effectively tied with several other strong processors. It sits 0.3% behind the Intel Core i9-10900K and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. These are marginal differences, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator for Undisputed performance at most settings; the GPU will dictate the experience. However, at 1080p Low where the frame rate reaches 417 FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the limiting factor, as no GPU can render that fast without a capable processor behind it.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data reveals a clear progression across settings presets, with the optimal choice depending on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 248 FPS, which is excellent for any high-refresh-rate monitor (144Hz, 240Hz, or beyond). The Medium preset at 1080p yields 300 FPS, with a minimum of 255 FPS, ensuring no dips below 240Hz. Low at 1080p pushes to 417 FPS, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity for a marginal gain over Medium. Ultra at 1080p drops to 160 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a significant 56% reduction from Medium, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest settings.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 179 FPS, which is ideal for a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor. Medium at 1440p provides 217 FPS with a minimum of 184 FPS, making it the best choice for those with 240Hz displays who want a buffer above the refresh rate. Low at 1440p hits 301 FPS, but again, the visual compromise is steep. Ultra at 1440p averages 115 FPS, which is still playable but falls below the 120Hz threshold for some gamers.

At 4K, the situation changes. High averages 113 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and suitable for 120Hz displays. Medium averages 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS, making it the sweet spot for 4K gaming on a 120Hz panel. Low at 4K hits 191 FPS, which is remarkable for this resolution but sacrifices too much visual quality for most users. Ultra at 4K averages 73 FPS, which is the only preset that dips below 100 FPS, and while it is still playable, the drop from High to Ultra (113 to 73 FPS, a 35% reduction) is severe.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, Medium provides frame rates well above the refresh rates of common gaming monitors, while at 4K it maintains a 137 FPS average with a 117 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay. For users who prioritize visual fidelity, High is a strong alternative at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, High's 113 FPS average is only slightly below Medium's 137 FPS, making High the better choice for 4K if the monitor is 120Hz. Ultra is best reserved for 1080p and 1440p where the frame rate remains above 115 FPS, but at 4K it should be avoided unless 60 FPS is the target.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides insight into where the bottleneck lies in this combo. At High settings, the average frame rate scales from 248 FPS at 1080p to 179 FPS at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and then to 113 FPS at 4K (a 54% reduction from 1440p, or 54% overall from 1080p to 4K). This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the rendering load increases with pixel count. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K textures without running out of memory, but the raw compute power is the limiting factor.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The frame rate goes from 417 FPS at 1080p to 301 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 191 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p, or 54% overall). The fact that Low settings at 4K still achieve 191 FPS suggests that the GPU is not the only factor; the CPU is also pushing hard. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is 116 FPS, which is similar to the drop at High (69 FPS), but the absolute frame rates are much higher, indicating that at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the bottleneck, as the GPU has headroom to render more frames if the CPU could feed it faster.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling, with 300 FPS at 1080p, 217 FPS at 1440p, and 137 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS at Medium also scales proportionally: 255 at 1080p, 184 at 1440p, and 117 at 4K. This consistency suggests that the game engine scales well with resolution, and the combo maintains a stable frame rate without severe dips. The Ultra preset shows the largest relative drop from 1080p to 4K, from 160 to 73 FPS, a 54% reduction. This is expected, as Ultra settings increase both GPU load and memory usage, and the RTX 4070 SUPER's 80 ROPs and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance are stretched at 4K.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K across all settings, as the frame rate drops are proportional to the pixel count increase. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, especially at Low settings where 417 FPS is achieved. The i5-12600KF's 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and PassMark single-thread score of 3925 show it is a strong performer, but even the best CPUs have limits, and 417 FPS is near that ceiling for this game. For most users, the RTX 4070 SUPER will be the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU matters most at 1080p for those chasing maximum frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 417, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the maximum frame rate recorded in the data.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming at 120 FPS?

A: Yes, at 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 137, with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 158. This means the combo can sustain above 120 FPS on average, though the minimum dips slightly below. At High settings, the average is 113 FPS, which is below 120.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data shows the CPU is not a significant bottleneck except at 1080p Low, where the 417 FPS result exceeds what most displays can use. At higher resolutions and settings, the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the FPS drops are consistent with increased rendering load.

Q: Which preset should I use for a 1440p 240Hz monitor?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 217 FPS with a minimum of 184 FPS, which is the best option to stay above 240Hz consistently. The High preset at 179 FPS is also viable if you prefer better visuals, but it will not fully saturate a 240Hz display.

Q: How does the combo's CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896), and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712). These differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 117, with a maximum of 158 and an average of 137. This ensures the frame rate never dips below 117 FPS, which is suitable for 120Hz displays.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 294 mm² and 35,800 million transistors. It features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, along with 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is a key asset for Undisputed, as the game's textures and assets at 4K resolution require substantial VRAM, and the data shows no signs of memory-related stuttering.

The RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 83rd percentile of all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% higher score), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (0.2% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (1% higher). These are close margins, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER is a top-tier performer relative to the entire GPU landscape.

In Undisputed, the GPU's performance is evident in the frame rates across all settings. The compute capability of 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s allow the card to handle the game's rendering demands at high frame rates. At 4K High, the 113 FPS average shows the GPU is the limiting factor, as increasing the resolution from 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by 37% (from 179 to 113), which aligns with the 2.25x increase in pixel count. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s is sufficient to fill the 8.3 million pixels of a 4K display at over 100 FPS, which the data confirms.

The 12 GB VRAM is not a bottleneck in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 73, which is a performance limitation rather than a memory capacity issue. The GDDR6X memory's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is not a problem, and the frame times remain stable as shown by the minimum FPS values. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU are reasonable for a card of this performance class, and the dual-slot design with a 16-pin power connector is standard for the GeForce 40-series.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 417, which is the peak performance in the entire dataset. Medium settings reduce the average to 300, with a minimum of 255 and a maximum of 345, indicating strong consistency. High settings average 248 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 160 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 257 FPS, or a 61% reduction, which shows that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. Low settings average 301 FPS, which is a 28% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 217 FPS, with a minimum of 184 and a maximum of 249. High settings average 179 FPS, and Ultra settings average 115 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with an average reduction of about 28%, indicating that the GPU is handling the additional pixel load efficiently.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still impressive. Low settings achieve an average of 191 FPS, which is remarkable for 4K. Medium settings average 137 FPS, with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 158. High settings average 113 FPS, and Ultra settings average 73 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, with an average reduction of 37% across settings, which is expected given the 2.25x pixel count increase. The 4K Ultra result of 73 FPS is the only sub-100 FPS average in the entire dataset, but it remains playable.

The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 255 FPS, at 1440p it is 184 FPS, and at 4K it is 117 FPS. This indicates that the Medium preset maintains a frame rate within 15% of its average, ensuring smooth gameplay without significant stutters. The lack of minimum FPS data for other presets means we cannot assess their frame time consistency, but the average FPS figures are sufficient for most analysis.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 651st out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 17.5% of all configurations. This is a strong ranking, indicating that this combo outperforms over 82% of other CPU-GPU pairings in this specific game. The rank reflects the cumulative performance of both components, and given that the CPU sits in the 79th percentile and the GPU in the 83rd percentile, the 651st rank is consistent with expectations for a high-end but not flagship setup.

The ranking is particularly notable because Undisputed is a sports game that may not be as demanding as AAA shooters or open-world titles. The fact that this combo achieves 113 FPS at 4K High and 417 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates that it is overkill for this title, which contributes to its high relative rank. The 3718 combos tested include both weaker and stronger configurations, but the 651st rank shows that this combo is in the upper echelon of performance.

The rank also benefits from the balance between the CPU and GPU. The i5-12600KF's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. If the CPU were weaker, the rank would be lower due to CPU-limited performance at lower resolutions. Conversely, if the GPU were weaker, the 4K results would suffer more. This combo hits a sweet spot where both components contribute effectively to the game's performance. For users looking to play Undisputed at high refresh rates or 4K resolution, this rank confirms that the i5-12600KF and RTX 4070 SUPER are a well-matched pair that delivers a premium experience.