Undisputed

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

The data for Undisputed shows a classic resolution-scaling curve, with the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination transitioning from a CPU-leaning workload at 1080p to a GPU-bound one as pixel count rises. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 241 FPS average, which drops to 174 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 110 FPS at 4K Low. That represents a 46% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37% loss from 1440p to 4K — the steepness indicates the RTX 5050's rendering throughput is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU still has headroom at 1080p.

Looking at High settings, the pattern holds but with a tighter spread: 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 37% — the latter being more severe because both the GPU load and memory bandwidth pressure increase with each resolution tier. The RTX 5050's 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a more significant factor as texture and framebuffer demands grow at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the curve steepens dramatically: 92 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and just 42 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p penalty is 27%, but 1440p-to-4K is a 37% reduction, showing that Ultra at 4K pushes the card past its comfortable operating range. The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data across all resolutions, and it reveals an interesting consistency: at 1080p Medium the range is 147–200 FPS, at 1440p Medium it's 107–144 FPS, and at 4K Medium it's 67–91 FPS. Those minimums suggest frame pacing remains stable even as the average drops, which points to a well-behaved engine rather than sudden spikes.

The limiting component is unambiguous at 4K. At 1080p Low, the 241 FPS average is high enough that the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are likely keeping the GPU well-fed, but the 46% drop to 1440p Low indicates the GPU starts to become the bottleneck almost immediately. The RTX 5050's FP32 throughput of 13.17 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s are modest figures for 4K workloads, and the benchmark results confirm that only Low settings at 4K approach playable smoothness at 110 FPS average.

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

The Intel Core i5-12600KF brings a 10-core, 16-thread configuration based on Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. In Undisputed, a sports title with character models and arena environments, the CPU's role is to maintain a steady frame delivery pipeline, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU isn't the limiting factor. The benchmark data shows this processor is more than sufficient for the game's demands: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 241 FPS average, which is well beyond typical display refresh rates and indicates the CPU can feed the RTX 5050 without becoming the bottleneck.

The processor's synthetic scores reinforce this interpretation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and single-core score of 3302 suggest strong per-thread performance, which matters for games like Undisputed that may not scale perfectly across all 16 threads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and 2-thread score of 1995 show a reasonable scaling ratio — about 4x — meaning the CPU can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded scenarios. In the context of this game, the 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs (avg benchmark score 27799) places it well above the median, and its nearest rivals — the Intel Core i9-10900K (deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (deltaPct -0.3), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (deltaPct -0.3) — all sit within a fraction of a percent, indicating the i5-12600KF is near parity with much more expensive parts in aggregate compute.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support are relevant to Undisputed's data streaming needs. While the game doesn't appear to be cache-hungry based on the measured FPS, the 1.25 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core provide ample fast storage for game logic and physics calculations. The 125 W TDP is a moderate power envelope for a desktop part, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking headroom, though the benchmark data reflects stock performance. At 4K Ultra, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck — the 42 FPS average is far below what the CPU could theoretically support, confirming that Undisputed at high resolutions is a GPU-bound title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows 1440p High as the sweet spot, producing 104 FPS average. At 1080p High the combo reaches 144 FPS, but 1440p High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, staying well above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering 38% more resolution than 1080p.

Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings does it hit a comfortable 110 FPS average. At Medium settings 4K drops to 79 FPS average (min 67, max 91), which is still playable, but High settings fall to 66 FPS and Ultra drops to 42 FPS, which may feel sluggish for a sports game.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 places it at the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, scores 20713 (deltaPct 1.6), meaning the RTX 5050 is about 1.6% faster. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, deltaPct -0.6) and AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, deltaPct -1) are slightly ahead, while the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, deltaPct -1.6) leads by 1.6%.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12600KF a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The evidence says no. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 241 FPS average, and at 1080p Medium it hits 173 FPS (min 147, max 200). These numbers suggest the CPU has ample headroom, as the GPU is still able to produce very high frame rates without the CPU holding it back.

Q: What settings preset gives the most consistent frame times?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with reported min/max values at all resolutions, and it shows tight ranges: 147–200 FPS at 1080p, 107–144 FPS at 1440p, and 67–91 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these ranges indicates the Medium preset provides stable frame pacing across all tested resolutions.

Q: How does the combo rank globally for Undisputed?

A: The combination ranks 1722 out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This ranking reflects the RTX 5050's 66th percentile GPU performance combined with the i5-12600KF's 79th percentile CPU performance, resulting in a balanced but not top-tier pairing for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Undisputed covers four settings presets across three resolutions, with the Medium preset being the only one to include minimum and maximum frame rate figures. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 241 FPS average on Low, 173 FPS on Medium (min 147, max 200), 144 FPS on High, and 92 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 149 FPS, a 62% reduction in average frame rate, which illustrates the significant cost of the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the numbers scale down predictably: 174 FPS on Low, 125 FPS on Medium (min 107, max 144), 104 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 107 FPS, a 61% reduction, which is nearly identical proportionally to 1080p. This consistency suggests the RTX 5050's compute resources scale linearly with the workload increase from Low to Ultra, regardless of resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 110 FPS on Low, 79 FPS on Medium (min 67, max 91), 66 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra gap is 68 FPS, a 62% reduction — again the same proportional drop. This uniformity across resolutions indicates that the settings presets impose consistent relative costs, and the absolute FPS values are dictated by the resolution's pixel count and memory bandwidth demands.

The Ultra preset is the only one where 4K dips below the 60 FPS threshold, hitting 42 FPS average. High at 4K just clears it at 66 FPS, while Medium at 4K offers 79 FPS with a minimum of 67. For players targeting 4K, the data suggests Medium is the highest viable preset, as it maintains a minimum above 60 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra at 67 FPS is borderline, while High at 104 FPS provides a comfortable margin. At 1080p, all presets exceed 90 FPS, making the resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, particularly with Low at 241 FPS and Medium at 173 FPS.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB207 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a modest figure for 4K gaming but adequate for the measured results in Undisputed. The card's base clock of 2317 MHz and boost clock of 2572 MHz drive 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, yielding a texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s.

The FP32 throughput of 13.17 TFLOPS is the key compute figure for rasterized rendering. In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution increases, and the measured FPS drops reflect the card's compute and bandwidth constraints. At 4K Ultra, the 42 FPS average is likely limited by both pixel throughput and the 8 GB VRAM capacity being stressed by high-resolution textures. The card's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs (avg benchmark score 21035) puts it in the upper-midrange tier, and its nearest rival comparisons show it trading blows with the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (deltaPct 1.6) while being slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (deltaPct -0.6) and AMD Radeon HD 8970M (deltaPct -1).

The RTX 5050's memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s is a potential bottleneck at 4K, where the pixel fill rate and texture fetch demands increase fourfold compared to 1080p. However, the benchmark data shows the card handles 4K Low at 110 FPS, indicating that the game's Low preset is not memory-bandwidth-bound. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K costs 31 FPS (from 110 to 79), and the jump from Medium to High costs another 13 FPS (from 79 to 66), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 24 FPS (from 66 to 42). The disproportionate drop from High to Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU's compute or memory subsystem.

The card's 130 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU make it an efficient option, and the PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's needs. The 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in a sports title like Undisputed, which doesn't typically feature heavy ray tracing. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, but the measured FPS data indicates the card's rasterization performance is the deciding factor for this game.

Settings Recommendations

For players using the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 in Undisputed, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors (144 Hz and above). The High preset at 144 FPS is nearly identical in smoothness and offers better visual quality, making it the recommended choice for 1080p unless maximum frame rates are the priority — in which case Low at 241 FPS is the clear winner.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 104 FPS average is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, and the Medium preset at 125 FPS (min 107) is a stronger choice for competitive play if frame rate consistency matters more than graphical detail. The data shows Medium at 1440p maintains a minimum above 107 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations change significantly. The Medium preset at 79 FPS average (min 67) is the highest settings tier that maintains a minimum above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The High preset at 66 FPS is technically above 60 FPS on average but lacks the minimum guarantee, potentially leading to noticeable dips. The Low preset at 110 FPS is the best option for players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, while Ultra at 42 FPS should be avoided for gameplay purposes.

Overall, the data supports a tiered recommendation: 1080p High for the best visual experience with ample frame rates, 1440p Medium or High depending on whether consistency or fidelity is preferred, and 4K Medium as the maximum viable preset. The combo's ranking of 1722 out of 2813 in Undisputed reflects its mid-to-upper-tier status, and the settings guidance above extracts the best experience from the hardware's measured capabilities.