Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is a balanced mid-range combination for Undisputed, a sports title from 2023. The benchmark data shows this combo delivers strong frame rates at mainstream resolutions, but the GPU becomes a significant constraint at higher settings and resolutions. This analysis breaks down how each component contributes to the game's performance and where the pairing's limitations lie.

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

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, supported by 25 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a single-thread score of 1043 in 3DMark and a multi-thread score of 9979 at max threads, showing robust headroom for both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

For Undisputed, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, but its capability matters. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 212.4 FPS average, which is high enough that even a weaker processor might still deliver playable results. However, the i7-12700K's strong single-thread performance—highlighted by a Geekbench single-core score of 2561 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4128—ensures that frame pacing remains consistent even when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The processor's multi-threaded strength, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241, also prevents any CPU-related dips in crowded or physics-heavy scenarios typical of sports games.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700K is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which has an average score of 35802 versus the Intel's 35684, a delta of -0.3%. It is also within a fraction of a percent of the Intel Core i7-13700T (0.6% slower) and Intel Core i5-14500HX (0.7% faster). These negligible differences in average benchmark scores suggest that swapping between these CPUs would yield no noticeable change in Undisputed's frame rates. The data indicates the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. It sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. This places it in a mid-range tier, and the data shows it is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Radeon 890M (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (-0.2% delta), while being 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

In Undisputed, the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's demands, as frame rates scale predictably with settings. At 1440p High, the combo produces 88.9 FPS, which drops to 61.1 FPS at Ultra—a clear sign that the GPU is working harder. The memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s appears adequate for this title, as the performance degradation from High to Ultra is consistent with the GPU's compute capabilities. The GPU's FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS provides the raw shading power needed for the game's visuals, but the data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo falls to 35.1 FPS, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint at that extreme setting.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 1268 out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, which might seem counterintuitive given the CPU's high percentile ranking. However, the ranking reflects the complete system's performance, and the RX 6600's mid-range position drags the overall ranking down relative to combos with faster GPUs.

This rank of 1268 out of 1580 means approximately 80% of tested combos outperform this pairing in this specific game. The data suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU holds back the combo's overall standing. For context, the CPU alone is in the 89th percentile, while the GPU is only in the 69th percentile. This disparity explains why the combo rank is lower than the CPU's individual percentile—the GPU is the limiting factor. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates, rather than competing with top-tier systems at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot, with average FPS ranging from 212.4 at Low to 77.3 at Ultra. At 1440p, it still delivers playable results, with 152.2 FPS at Low and 61.1 FPS at Ultra, but 4K is only viable at Low settings (98.2 FPS).

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684, which is -0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468). These differences are negligible for Undisputed.

Q: Is the GPU's 8 GB VRAM enough for this game?

A: The measured results show no VRAM-related stutters or failures. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 35.1 FPS, which is a performance drop but not a crash, indicating 8 GB is sufficient for this title's requirements.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. This is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon 890M (0% delta) and 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Q: How much faster is the combo at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At High settings, the combo scores 125.4 FPS at 1080p versus 58.6 FPS at 4K, a drop of 66.8 FPS. At Low settings, it drops from 212.4 FPS to 98.2 FPS, a reduction of 114.2 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU's boost clock affect gaming performance?

A: The 5.00 GHz boost clock contributes to strong single-thread scores, like the 1043 in 3DMark single-thread. This helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed and CPU efficiency matters more.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At High settings, the combo delivers 125.4 FPS at 1080p, 88.9 FPS at 1440p, and 58.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 29.1% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 53.3% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear—the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.5 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 30.3 FPS—which indicates the GPU is being increasingly taxed.

At Low settings, the pattern is similar but more extreme: 212.4 FPS at 1080p, 152.2 FPS at 1440p, and 98.2 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 114.2 FPS, a 53.8% reduction. This consistent percentage drop across settings strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain more constant at lower resolutions. The fact that frame rates scale down proportionally with pixel count indicates the RX 6600's rendering throughput is the primary constraint. The CPU's high benchmark scores and percentile ranking support this conclusion—it has ample headroom that is not being utilized at higher resolutions.

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

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended choice. It delivers 88.9 FPS average, which is smooth for a sports game, while maintaining decent visual fidelity. The data shows that stepping up to Ultra at 1440p drops performance to 61.1 FPS, a 31.3% reduction that may be noticeable in fast-paced gameplay. High at 1440p offers a better experience than Ultra at 1080p (77.3 FPS) when considering the resolution advantage.

At 1080p, the High preset (125.4 FPS) is the sweet spot for competitive play, offering high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality. Medium (151.5 FPS) is also viable for those prioritizing smoothness, but the jump from Medium to High is only 26.1 FPS, making High a better trade-off. Low at 1080p (212.4 FPS) is excessive for most players, as the frame rate exceeds what most displays can show. For 4K, the data indicates that only Low (98.2 FPS) provides a playable experience; Medium (70.1 FPS) is borderline, and High (58.6 FPS) or Ultra (35.1 FPS) are too demanding for this GPU. The measured results suggest staying at 1080p or 1440p with High settings for the best overall experience.