Undisputed

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

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake-S part with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It uses a 10 nm process and carries 25 MB of shared L3 cache, with 1.25 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. The chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. Its 125 W TDP positions it as a mainstream desktop processor, and the unlocked multiplier allows tuning, though this analysis uses stock behavior only.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports title that relies on consistent frame pacing, the i7-12700K's strength lies in its multi-threaded throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and Geekbench multi-core score of 13892 indicate strong parallel performance. The single-thread scores are also healthy: Cinebench R23 single-core at 4128 and Geekbench single-core at 2561. These numbers matter because Undisputed's simulation logic—boxer AI, physics, and match state—benefits from both high single-thread responsiveness and multi-core headroom.

The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 240.2 FPS average. That figure suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower presets; the GPU is still able to push well beyond typical refresh rates. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 88.7 FPS, which is still playable but indicates that the game becomes more demanding on the graphics pipeline. The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 among all tested processors means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.3% lower average score), Intel Core i7-13700T (0.6% higher), Intel Core i5-14500HX (0.7% lower), and Intel Core i7-13800H (0.8% higher). The i7-12700K sits essentially in a dead heat with these parts, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this game's frame rates.

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

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy across the four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 240.2 FPS, Medium drops to 174.1 FPS, High falls to 140 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 88.7 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 66.1 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 51.3 FPS. Neither of those drops is trivial, but the Medium preset at 174.1 FPS offers a strong balance: it retains high smoothness while adding visual fidelity over Low.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low yields 175.2 FPS, Medium gives 126.9 FPS, High provides 100.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 67 FPS. The Medium preset here is still above 120 FPS, which suits high-refresh monitors. At 4K, the options narrow: Low runs at 109.7 FPS, Medium at 76.6 FPS, High at 63 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.6 FPS. For a competitive sports game, the 4K Ultra preset is not viable for smooth play, but 4K Medium is acceptable for slower-paced matches.

The data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average of 174.1 FPS is more than enough for any display, and it preserves detail over Low. At 1440p Medium, 126.9 FPS keeps the experience fluid. At 4K Medium, 76.6 FPS is playable, though not ideal for fast reflex moments. High settings are viable at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K High result of 63 FPS is borderline. Ultra should be reserved for 1080p only, and even then 88.7 FPS is a compromise against Medium's 174.1 FPS.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher settings. From 1080p High (140 FPS) to 1440p High (100.5 FPS), the drop is 39.5 FPS, a 28.2% reduction. From 1440p High to 4K High (63 FPS), the drop is 37.5 FPS, a 37.3% reduction. The scaling is roughly linear in percentage terms, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases because the GPU must render more pixels, and the i7-12700K has enough headroom to feed the Radeon RX 6650 XT at all tested resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is steeper in absolute terms. 1080p Low runs at 240.2 FPS, 1440p Low at 175.2 FPS, and 4K Low at 109.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 65 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is another 65.5 FPS. This near-constant absolute drop indicates that at Low, the game is still largely GPU-limited, but the CPU is more involved because the frame rate is higher. The fact that 4K Low (109.7 FPS) exceeds 1080p Ultra (88.7 FPS) shows that the GPU's raw pixel throughput is the deciding factor, not the CPU. The i7-12700K's high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4013) ensures that even at low preset, the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU's output.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 1043 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. That places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which might seem surprising given the CPU's strong performance. However, the ranking reflects the entire system's capability, and the GPU is the weaker link. The RX 6650 XT's percentile of 72 among all GPUs is respectable, but it trails many higher-end cards that dominate the top ranks.

The combo rank of 1043 out of 1580 means roughly 66% of tested configurations outperform this one in this game. That is not a condemnation of the parts individually; it is a reflection of the GPU's mid-range positioning. The i7-12700K ranks in the 89th percentile among CPUs, but in gaming, the GPU typically has more influence on the final FPS. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, this combo only manages 39.6 FPS, which is well below what high-end GPUs achieve. At 1080p Low, it hits 240.2 FPS, which is competitive with many faster GPUs because the CPU is not a constraint. The rank of 1043 is a holistic measure, and the practical takeaway is that this combo is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, not for 4K Ultra.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the Navi 23 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture and a 7 nm process from TSMC. It packs 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2190 MHz (17.5 Gbps effective). The GPU has a base clock of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. It contains 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray accelerators. Its FP32 throughput is 10.79 TFLOPS, and it has a 176 W TDP with a dual-slot cooler and a single 8-pin power connector.

In Undisputed, the RX 6650 XT's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, where the measured FPS remains high across all presets. At 4K, the VRAM capacity does not appear to be a hard limit, as the game still runs at 63 FPS on High and 109.7 FPS on Low. The bottleneck at 4K Ultra (39.6 FPS) is likely the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth, not the 8 GB frame buffer. The 280.3 GB/s bandwidth is modest for 4K, and the 128-bit bus limits how quickly the GPU can fetch texture data. The boost clock of 2635 MHz is respectable, but the 64 ROPs limit pixel fill rate to 168.6 GPixel/s, which matters at high resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its mid-range status. Its PassMark G3D score is 17166, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1859. It ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0% delta), AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.1% higher), Intel Arc A370M (0.5% lower), and AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (0.6% lower). These are all comparable in average benchmark score, which means the RX 6650 XT is a solid mid-range card that performs as expected. In this game, the GPU is the limiting component at 4K Ultra, but it delivers playable results at 1080p and 1440p across all settings.

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

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings, with average FPS values only (no minimum or maximum values were recorded). At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 240.2 FPS, Medium reaches 174.1 FPS, High hits 140 FPS, and Ultra drops to 88.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 151.5 FPS, which is substantial. At 2560x1440, Low runs at 175.2 FPS, Medium at 126.9 FPS, High at 100.5 FPS, and Ultra at 67 FPS. The spread is 108.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low delivers 109.7 FPS, Medium gives 76.6 FPS, High provides 63 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.6 FPS. The spread is 70.1 FPS.

These numbers show that the game scales predictably with both resolution and settings. At 1080p, even Ultra remains above 88 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh 1080p monitors. At 1440p, High and Medium are the playable options, with Ultra dipping to 67 FPS, which is still within the range of a 60 Hz display. At 4K, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS, and Ultra is not recommended for competitive play. The data also reveals that the gap between Medium and High narrows as resolution increases: at 1080p the gap is 34.1 FPS, at 1440p it is 26.4 FPS, and at 4K it is 13.6 FPS. This suggests that the GPU becomes more saturated at higher resolutions, and the settings overhead shrinks relative to the pixel load. The combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates even on Medium or High presets. For 4K, the user must accept either Low settings for high FPS or Medium for a balanced experience.