Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-12600KF (launch MSRP $264) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (launch MSRP 999 USD) ranks 99th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, a measured result that places this system firmly in the top tier for the sports title. The data shows a pairing of a high-end 10-core CPU with a flagship 16 GB GPU, delivering exceptional frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination's rank of 99 out of 1580 tested combos places it in the upper echelon of systems for Undisputed. The CPU holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 88th percentile, indicating that both components are well above average in their respective categories. The CPU's average benchmark score is 27827, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K (27829, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12600K (27851, -0.1% delta). It is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700H (27716, 0.4% delta). This near-tie with the older i9 and the current i5 shows that the 12600KF is a mature, well-optimized processor that does not hold back the GPU.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's average score of 53610 places it just behind the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414, 0.4% delta), but it is clearly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52505, 2.1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086, 2.9% delta). The data indicates that this combo is not just a random high-end pairing; it is a balanced system where the CPU and GPU are both strong enough to avoid creating a significant bottleneck in Undisputed. The 99th rank out of 1580 means that only a small fraction of tested systems outperform it, and those are likely to feature even higher-tier CPUs or GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 4K (3840x2160), the High preset delivers 127.5 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over the Ultra preset's 87.1 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K yields 159.1 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, keeping the frame rate well above the 120 FPS threshold. At 1440p (2560x1440), the Ultra preset achieves 134.5 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 1080p (1920x1080), the Ultra preset reaches 183.9 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data clearly shows that the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K users should stick to High to avoid the steep drop to 87.1 FPS. For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 4K still provides 219.1 FPS, which is exceptionally high for that resolution.

Resolution Scaling

Scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a significant GPU load. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 285 at 1080p to 127.5 at 4K, a reduction of 157.5 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 477.3 to 219.1, a reduction of 258.2 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The fact that 4K Low (219.1 FPS) is higher than 1080p Ultra (183.9 FPS) suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU even at very high frame rates, but the GPU's rendering workload scales heavily with resolution. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings: the gap between 1080p and 1440p is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system approaches 500 FPS, indicating that the CPU is the limiting factor at that extreme, but for all practical gaming scenarios, the GPU dictates performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Undisputed is as follows. At 1920x1080, the combo produces 477.3 FPS on Low, 339.9 FPS on Medium, 285 FPS on High, and 183.9 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the results are 346.3 FPS on Low, 249.7 FPS on Medium, 205.8 FPS on High, and 134.5 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the results are 219.1 FPS on Low, 159.1 FPS on Medium, 127.5 FPS on High, and 87.1 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting remains above 60 FPS, while 1080p Low approaches 500 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent performance cost: at 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 293.4 FPS; at 1440p, it costs 211.8 FPS; and at 4K, it costs 132 FPS. This indicates that the relative cost of Ultra settings decreases as resolution increases, because the GPU is already heavily loaded.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank in Undisputed?

A: It ranks 99th out of 1580 tested combos.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo?

A: The High preset, which delivers 127.5 FPS compared to 87.1 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-10900K?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical (27827 vs 27829), with a delta of 0%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 53610, while the RX 6900 XT has 53489, meaning the RX 6900 XT is 0.2% ahead.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking?

A: It is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It has a 20 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 23444 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3309 in single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 27575, and its single-thread score is 3925. In Undisputed, the CPU's strength is evident at 1080p Low, where it pushes 477.3 FPS. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 84th percentile ranking and the 0% delta against the Intel Core i9-10900K confirm that this is a high-performance processor for gaming. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed, which likely does not scale beyond a handful of threads, but the high single-thread performance (3309 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures that the game's main simulation thread runs efficiently.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Its base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. It features 10240 shading units, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 6600 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 34245 in Passmark G3D. In Undisputed, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 87.1 FPS. The 88th percentile ranking and the 2.9% lead over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti show that this GPU is a top-tier choice for high-resolution gaming. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for Undisputed at 4K, and the high memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s supports the heavy texture loads typical of a modern sports title. The GPU's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is the primary driver of the system's overall frame rate, making it the component to watch when adjusting settings.