Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in Undisputed shows a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 269 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops that to 194 FPS, a reduction of 75 FPS. At 3840x2160, High settings yield 123 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result.

The scaling pattern across all settings tells a clear story about which component is doing the heavy lifting. At Low settings, the frame rate ranges from 451 FPS at 1080p down to 206 FPS at 4K. That is a 245 FPS swing, which indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the resolution increase still taxes the GPU heavily. However, the fact that 4K Low still produces 206 FPS suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at these settings.

Medium settings show the most consistent scaling behavior with measured minimums and maximums. At 1080p Medium, the average is 325 FPS with a minimum of 276 and maximum of 373. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 234 FPS with a range of 199 to 270. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 148 FPS with a range of 126 to 171. The delta between minimum and maximum frames widens slightly at lower resolutions, which is typical when the CPU begins to feed frames faster than the GPU can process them.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 173, dropping to 125 at 1440p Ultra, and finally 79 at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point below 100 FPS, and it represents a 54% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure. This steep drop at the highest preset suggests that the GPU's compute resources are fully saturated at 4K with Ultra details, while the CPU still has headroom.

The limiting component shifts depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the 451 FPS result far exceeds any display refresh rate, and the CPU is likely the bottleneck since the GPU has little work to do. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the 79 FPS result aligns with the GPU's raw throughput limits. The sweet spot where both components are balanced appears to be around 1440p High, where the 194 FPS result indicates neither component is severely underutilized.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 403 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the top 10.8% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The percentile ranking reflects that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems tested in this game.

The CPU itself, the i5-12600KF, sits at the 79th percentile against all CPUs based on its average benchmark score of 27799. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K with an average score of 27872 (a delta of -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27712 (delta of +0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27887 (delta of -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27896 (delta of -0.3%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i5-12600KF is effectively tied with these processors in overall CPU performance. The 5800X3D, often considered a gaming favorite, is only 0.3% ahead in aggregate score, which shows the 12600KF holds its own.

The GPU, the RTX 5070 Ti, ranks at the 86th percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 49957. Its nearest rivals show more variance. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, which is 2% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477, which is 3.1% lower. The RX Vega 64 scores 50001 (0.1% lower) and the Intel Arc A550M scores 49737 (0.4% higher). The RTX 5070 Ti sits between these cards in raw compute, but in Undisputed specifically, the combo's rank of 403 suggests the game favors this pairing more than the raw GPU percentile might imply.

The combo rank of 403 out of 3718 is particularly notable because it is driven by the high FPS at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K Ultra, the 79 FPS result is respectable but not exceptional. The overall rank is likely bolstered by the excellent Low and Medium preset performance, where the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (3DMark single-thread 1016, multi-thread 7952) prevent any bottleneck even at high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience in Undisputed with this hardware depends on the target resolution. For 1080p displays, High settings at 269 FPS is the practical recommendation. The jump to Ultra at 173 FPS is a significant drop for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a sports title. Medium at 325 FPS offers even more headroom, but High provides a better balance of visual fidelity and performance for most users.

For 1440p, High settings at 194 FPS is the clear sweet spot. This result exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end 1440p monitors (typically 144Hz or 165Hz) with substantial margin. Ultra at 125 FPS is still playable and would suit users with 120Hz displays, but the 69 FPS drop from High to Ultra is steep. Medium at 234 FPS is overkill for most displays, so High is the best recommendation.

For 4K, the decision is more nuanced. High settings at 123 FPS is excellent for 4K gaming, comfortably supporting 120Hz displays. Medium at 148 FPS offers even more headroom, but the visual difference between Medium and High is usually noticeable in a sports game with detailed character models. Ultra at 79 FPS is borderline for 4K, as it dips below the 80 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The data shows that High is the optimal 4K preset, delivering a 44 FPS advantage over Ultra while still maintaining a high level of visual quality.

The measured minimums and maximums at Medium settings provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range from 276 to 373 FPS shows a 97 FPS spread, which could indicate some frame pacing inconsistency at very high frame rates. At 1440p Medium, the spread narrows to 71 FPS (199 to 270), and at 4K Medium, it narrows further to 45 FPS (126 to 171). This suggests that as the GPU becomes more loaded, frame delivery becomes more consistent, which is a positive sign for 4K High where the average of 123 FPS likely has a tighter distribution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings was measured. Low settings produce an average of 451 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium averages 325 FPS with a minimum of 276 and maximum of 373. High averages 269 FPS, and Ultra averages 173 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 278 FPS drop, which highlights the substantial GPU load increase from the Ultra preset's additional effects.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low averages 326 FPS, Medium averages 234 FPS with a range of 199 to 270, High averages 194 FPS, and Ultra averages 125 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 125 FPS is notable because it is still above the 120 FPS threshold, making it viable for high-refresh 1440p displays. The 1440p Low result of 326 FPS is also impressive, showing that the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what any current display can show.

At 3840x2160, the dataset includes all four settings. Low averages 206 FPS, Medium averages 148 FPS with a minimum of 126 and maximum of 171, High averages 123 FPS, and Ultra averages 79 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 148 FPS is the standout figure here, as it provides a substantial margin over 120Hz displays while still offering moderate visual quality. The 4K Ultra result of 79 FPS is the only sub-80 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, confirming that this preset is the most demanding configuration tested.

Comparing the same settings across resolutions reveals the scaling efficiency. At High settings, the FPS drops from 269 (1080p) to 194 (1440p) to 123 (4K). This is a 45% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 54% reduction from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is from 451 to 326 to 206, which is a 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The Low settings show better scaling because the CPU has more influence at lower GPU loads, and the i5-12600KF's 10 cores and 16 threads are well-suited to handle the game's logic at high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rate in Undisputed at higher resolutions and settings. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for a sports game at any resolution. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) ensures that texture streaming and asset loading do not become bottlenecks, even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm process from TSMC, delivers 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This raw power translates directly to the 4K High result of 123 FPS, which is a strong showing for a demanding resolution. The 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs work together to process the game's geometry and effects efficiently. The 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores are less relevant for a sports title like Undisputed, but they do not hinder performance.

The GPU's boost clock of 2452 MHz (base 2295 MHz) is relatively high, and the dual-slot cooler with a 300 W TDP suggests the card can sustain these clocks under load. The pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s are the key metrics for a game that relies on detailed character models and arena environments. The 4K Ultra result of 79 FPS indicates that the GPU is fully utilized at this preset, and any further graphical enhancements would require a more powerful card.

The RTX 5070 Ti's 86th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49957, places it in the upper tier of available graphics cards. Its nearest rival, the Radeon RX 6900 XT, is only 2% faster in aggregate benchmarks, yet the 5070 Ti's modern feature set and efficient architecture make it a strong choice for this game. The 16 GB memory capacity is future-proof for upcoming titles, and in Undisputed specifically, it ensures no VRAM-related stutters are present in the measured data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF plays a supporting role in Undisputed, but it is never a bottleneck at reasonable settings. Its 10 cores (6 performance and 4 efficiency) and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz, provide ample processing power for the game's simulation and AI logic. The Alder Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process delivers strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and the PassMark multithread score of 27575 show that the 12600KF can handle any background tasks while gaming without impacting frame rates. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency, which is important for maintaining high average FPS in games that are sensitive to cache misses.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27799, places it alongside much more expensive processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, is a popular gaming CPU, yet the 12600KF is only 0.3% behind in aggregate score. This parity is reflected in the game's measured FPS, where the combo achieves 451 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating the CPU can feed frames far faster than any current display can show.

The i5-12600KF's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel access, provides flexibility for system builders. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the RTX 5070 Ti can communicate at full bandwidth, though the GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface is backward compatible. The 125 W TDP is modest for a 10-core processor, and the unlocked multiplier allows enthusiasts to push performance further, though the measured data suggests no overclocking is needed to achieve excellent results in Undisputed. The CPU's launch MSRP of $264 positions it as a mid-range option that does not compromise gaming performance.