Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-12700K + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a consistently playable experience across most resolution and settings combinations in Undisputed, a boxing sports title released on 2023-10-10. The measured frame rates show a system that scales predictably with resolution and visual fidelity, with the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K being the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS. This combination ranks 1633 out of 2813 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper-mid tier of the database's tested configurations. The data reveals a pairing where the Radeon RX 9060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and RDNA 4.0 architecture interact with the Core i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads in ways that become apparent when examining the scaling patterns across the twelve measured data points.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that remains GPU-bound at higher resolutions but shows signs of CPU headroom being leveraged at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the combination produces 252 FPS average, which drops to 182 FPS at 1440p Low, a reduction of 70 FPS or approximately 27.8%. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low yields 115 FPS average, another 67 FPS drop, representing a 36.8% decrease. This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, suggesting the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at the lowest visual fidelity.

For High settings, the scaling shows a similar trend but with less dramatic percentage drops. At 1080p High, the average is 150 FPS; at 1440p High, it falls to 108 FPS (a 28% reduction); and at 4K High, it reaches 69 FPS (a 36.1% reduction from 1440p). The Medium settings row provides the only complete data with min and max frame times: at 1080p Medium, the average is 181 FPS with a range of 154-208 FPS; at 1440p Medium, the average drops to 131 FPS with a range of 111-151 FPS; and at 4K Medium, the average is 83 FPS with a range of 70-95 FPS. The consistency of the frame time ranges, roughly 54 FPS wide at each resolution, suggests stable performance without significant stuttering.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 97 FPS, which is 35.3% lower than High at the same resolution. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 70 FPS, a 27.8% reduction from 1080p Ultra. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 44 FPS, which is 37.1% lower than 1440p Ultra. This steep drop at 4K Ultra indicates that the combination of high resolution and maximum settings pushes the Radeon RX 9060 well beyond its comfortable operating range. The data shows that the transition from High to Ultra at 4K costs 25 FPS, while the transition from Medium to High at 4K costs 14 FPS, highlighting how the Ultra preset's additional demands disproportionately impact the highest resolution.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-12700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9060 in Undisputed?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combination achieves 252 FPS average, which is high enough to suggest the GPU is still the limiting factor. The Core i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provide sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU's output across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the expected performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium settings produce an average of 131 FPS, while High settings produce 108 FPS. This represents a 23 FPS difference, or approximately 17.6% lower performance when moving from Medium to High. The Medium preset also shows a frame time range of 111-151 FPS, indicating consistent delivery.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average frame rate is 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered acceptable for smooth gameplay. At 4K Medium, the average rises to 83 FPS, while 4K Low produces 115 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset, however, drops to 44 FPS average, which may result in less fluid gameplay.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM affect performance at high resolutions?

A: The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for Undisputed at 4K High, where the average is 69 FPS. The significant drop at 4K Ultra to 44 FPS could be related to increased memory pressure, though the data does not provide direct VRAM usage metrics. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average frame rate is 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 208 FPS. The 54 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates generally stable performance, with the minimum still well above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700K's performance competitive with similarly priced processors?

A: The Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287 across all tested workloads, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35305, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Core i7-12700K is essentially tied with it. The Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (delta -0.3%).

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 serves as the primary performance driver in this combination, with its specifications directly influencing the measured frame rates. The GPU features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines, with base clock of 1700 MHz, game clock of 2400 MHz, and boost clock of 2990 MHz. These clock speeds, particularly the 2990 MHz boost, allow the GPU to push high frame rates at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 252 FPS average at 1080p Low.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration appears adequate for Undisputed's demands at most settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS suggests that the combination of high resolution and maximum settings may strain the memory subsystem. The GPU's pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's rendering, while the FP32 performance of 21.43 TFLOPS indicates solid compute capabilities.

The Radeon RX 9060's average benchmark score is 16014 across all tested workloads, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129, a delta of -0.7%, meaning the Radeon RX 9060 is slightly behind. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862 (delta 1%), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 (delta 1%), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679 (delta 2.1%). In Undisputed specifically, the GPU's performance at 1080p and 1440p is strong, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration where the GPU's limitations become apparent.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combination achieves 181 FPS average with a range of 154-208 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with room for higher refresh rate displays. At 1440p Medium, the average is 131 FPS with a range of 111-151 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most gaming monitors. Even at 4K Medium, the average of 83 FPS with a range of 70-95 FPS delivers a playable experience without requiring compromises.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual fidelity, particularly at 1440p where it achieves 108 FPS average. At 4K High, the 69 FPS average is just above the 60 FPS mark, making it acceptable for players who prefer higher quality settings. The Ultra preset, however, is not recommended at any resolution if maintaining high frame rates is a priority. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 97 FPS, which is still playable, but at 1440p Ultra it falls to 70 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 44 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering during gameplay.

The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, with 252 FPS at 1080p, 182 FPS at 1440p, and 115 FPS at 4K. This preset is suitable for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate monitors, but the visual quality reduction may be significant. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for most users, offering a substantial improvement over Low in visual quality while maintaining frame rates that are more than adequate for the game's sports genre.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K with AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1633 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database's tested configurations. This ranking reflects the system's overall performance across all settings and resolutions, with the measured frame rates showing a capable but not top-tier configuration. The percentile position suggests that approximately 42% of tested combos perform better, while 58% perform worse, indicating that this pairing is competitive but leaves room for higher-end alternatives.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's 59th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 84th percentile among all CPUs. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19784 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15790, provide a solid foundation, but the GPU's mid-range positioning limits the overall gaming performance. The combination's rank in this specific game is consistent with its general performance profile, with the measured FPS showing strong results at lower resolutions and settings but falling off at the most demanding configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combination delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset produces an average of 252 FPS, the highest measured frame rate in the dataset. The Medium preset averages 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 208 FPS. The High preset averages 150 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 97 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 155 FPS, with the most significant single drop occurring between High and Ultra at 53 FPS.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the performance scales down appropriately. The Low preset averages 182 FPS, which is 70 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 131 FPS with a range of 111-151 FPS, representing a 50 FPS reduction from 1080p Medium. The High preset averages 108 FPS, down 42 FPS from 1080p High. The Ultra preset averages 70 FPS, down 27 FPS from 1080p Ultra. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is proportionally larger at lower settings, with Low seeing a 27.8% reduction and Ultra seeing a 27.8% reduction.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the frame rates show the GPU's limitations most clearly. The Low preset averages 115 FPS, which is 67 FPS lower than 1440p Low. The Medium preset averages 83 FPS with a range of 70-95 FPS, down 48 FPS from 1440p Medium. The High preset averages 69 FPS, down 39 FPS from 1440p High. The Ultra preset averages 44 FPS, down 26 FPS from 1440p Ultra. The 4K to 1440p scaling shows that the Ultra preset has the smallest absolute drop but the lowest final frame rate, indicating that the GPU's resources are nearly exhausted at this configuration.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K provides the processing foundation for this combination, with 12 cores and 20 threads operating at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This Alder Lake architecture processor, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², delivers strong multi-threaded performance as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19784 and single-core score of 1850.5. The 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data storage for game logic and physics calculations.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as the frame rates scale more dramatically with resolution changes than with settings changes at a fixed resolution. This pattern suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combination. The 3DMark benchmarks show the CPU's scaling capabilities: a single-thread score of 1043, 2-thread score of 2065, 4-thread score of 4011, 8-thread score of 7202, 16-thread score of 9276, and max-thread score of 9979. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads effectively.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35287, places it well above the GPU's 59th percentile. This disparity suggests that the CPU has headroom to support a more powerful GPU if the user were to upgrade. The nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-13600T with a delta of -0.1% and the Intel Core i7-12700KF with a delta of -0.2%, show that the Core i7-12700K is competitively positioned within its performance class. The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility, though the discrete Radeon RX 9060 handles all rendering duties in this configuration.