Undisputed

Intel Core i7-12700K paired with Intel Arc B390 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Undisputed, ranking in the bottom 12% of tested combos. The data shows this combination is firmly limited by the GPU, which sits at the 9th percentile among all tested graphics cards. At 1080p, the combo manages a smooth 76 FPS on High settings, but 4K Ultra drops to an unplayable 22 FPS, revealing a narrow window of viable configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all configurations. This indicates that while the system can run the game, it does so at performance levels well below the majority of tested hardware pairings.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, which is nearly identical to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, which scores 35305. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the i7-12700K is essentially tied with the i5-13600T, and it trails the Intel Core i7-13700T by only 0.3%.

Q: What kind of performance can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo produces an average of 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This is a solidly playable experience, offering a good balance between visual quality and frame rate for most users.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B390 a discrete graphics card?

A: No, the Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a slot width of "IGP" and a bus interface of "IGP". It uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the system's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance of the i7-12700K?

A: The i7-12700K achieves a single-thread score of 1043 in 3DMark and 2308 in Geekbench. Its PassMark single-thread score is 4013, indicating strong per-core performance that is beneficial for games like Undisputed that may not fully utilize all cores.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a smooth experience?

A: The data suggests that 1920x1080 with High settings is the best balance, delivering an average of 76 FPS. While Low settings at 1080p yield 127 FPS, the High preset offers a more visually appealing experience without sacrificing playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 11.5th percentile. This is a low ranking that signals the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The i7-12700K is a capable processor, sitting at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, but the Arc B390 is at the 9th percentile among GPUs. This massive disparity means the CPU's power is largely untapped in this pairing.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. The i7-12700K's average benchmark score of 35287 is within 0.4% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-13600T and the Intel Core i7-13700T. This shows the CPU is performing as expected. However, the GPU's average benchmark score of 1482 is only 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, a very old entry-level card. This extreme performance gap between the CPU and GPU is the defining characteristic of this combo's ranking.

The bottom-line verdict is that this ranking is almost entirely a GPU limitation. The processor is more than adequate for the task, but the integrated graphics solution cannot keep pace. Users looking at this ranking should understand that upgrading the GPU would yield a dramatic performance increase, while upgrading the CPU would provide negligible gains in this specific game.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. Based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and built on a 3 nm process, this IGP operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines. The data shows it also includes 12 ray tracing cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The most critical limitation is its memory configuration. The Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent" and it has no dedicated VRAM. This forces the GPU to compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is a severe handicap in a game like Undisputed. The GPU's pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, but these capabilities are hamstrung by the lack of dedicated memory.

These specifications directly correlate with the measured FPS results. At 4K Ultra settings, the GPU produces an average of only 22 FPS, which is unplayable. Even at 1080p Low, the 127 FPS average suggests the GPU is working at its limit. The GPU's percentile rank of 9th among all graphics cards confirms its low standing. It is only 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, according to the nearest rivals data.

The GPU's performance is heavily influenced by resolution and settings. The difference between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra is 78 FPS (127 vs 49), and the gap widens at 4K, with a 36 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. This shows a GPU that is quickly overwhelmed by increased rendering demands, making settings management crucial for any playable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is most capable, achieving 127 FPS on Low, 91 FPS on Medium (with a min of 78 and max of 105), 76 FPS on High, and 49 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p High setting offers the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, with an average well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 92 FPS, Medium yields 66 FPS (min 56, max 76), High dips to 55 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. The 1440p Medium setting is the only one that maintains a consistent 60+ FPS experience, while High is borderline and Ultra is not playable for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings produce 58 FPS, Medium drops to 42 FPS (min 36, max 48), High falls to 35 FPS, and Ultra is a slideshow at 22 FPS. The 4K resolution is too demanding for the Arc B390 in this game, as even Low settings barely achieve a playable frame rate.

The data shows a pattern of diminishing returns. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30-40% performance across all settings, and the step from 1440p to 4K costs another 40-50%. This is consistent with a GPU that is severely bandwidth-constrained. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings (78 at 1080p, 56 at 1440p, 36 at 4K) show that frame pacing can become an issue at higher resolutions, but remains acceptable at 1080p and 1440p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K plays a supporting role in this combo, providing far more processing power than the GPU can utilize. This Alder Lake-S processor features 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It has a 25 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus.

Synthetic benchmarks confirm the CPU's strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 19784 in multi-core and 1850.5 in single-core. Geekbench results show 15790 in multi-core and 2308 in single-core. The 3DMark scores are particularly telling: 9979 for max threads and 1043 for single-thread. This demonstrates a processor that excels in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

The CPU's high single-thread performance is relevant for Undisputed, a sports game that likely relies on physics and AI calculations. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is producing 127 FPS, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the FPS is constrained by the GPU's rendering capabilities. The CPU's percentile rank of 84th among all CPUs, compared to the GPU's 9th percentile, highlights this imbalance.

The i7-12700K's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700KF, has a delta of -0.2%, meaning the KF variant is slightly faster, but the difference is negligible. The CPU's performance is stable and predictable, and it is not causing any bottlenecks in this configuration. In fact, the CPU's power is so far ahead of the GPU that it is essentially idle in most scenes, waiting for the Arc B390 to catch up.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings, which delivers an average of 76 FPS. This preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Low settings while maintaining a frame rate well above the playability threshold. The 76 FPS average ensures smooth gameplay, and the absence of minimum FPS data for High settings suggests it is more stable than Medium, which has a min of 78 FPS.

For users with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a consistently smooth experience, averaging 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 55 FPS, which is borderline and may lead to noticeable stuttering in fast-paced action. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it produces 49 FPS at 1080p and 35 FPS at 1440p, both below the 60 FPS target.

At 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings, with an average of 58 FPS, are playable, but this comes with significant visual compromises. The Medium preset at 4K averages 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard, and the minimum of 36 FPS indicates potential frame drops. The Ultra preset at 4K is unplayable at 22 FPS.

The best overall experience is 1080p High. It offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, leveraging the CPU's strength while staying within the GPU's capabilities. Users prioritizing frame rate over visuals can opt for 1080p Medium at 91 FPS, but the High preset's 76 FPS is a worthwhile trade-off for the improved graphics. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K being largely impractical.