Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a consistently smooth experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear divide: this combination is a 1080p and 1440p champion that begins to strain at 4K. The benchmark results show that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the i7-12700K provides ample headroom to keep frame rates high when the graphical load is lighter.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 150 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average falls to 109 FPS, a 27% reduction. The jump to 4K High yields an average of 69 FPS, which is a 54% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits as pixel count increases.

The gap widens even further when comparing the lowest and highest settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the spread between Low (252 FPS) and Ultra (97 FPS) is 155 FPS. At 1440p, the spread between Low (182 FPS) and Ultra (70 FPS) is 112 FPS. At 4K, the spread between Low (115 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) is 71 FPS. The fact that the absolute difference shrinks as resolution increases confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component—it simply cannot maintain the same relative performance headroom when the rendering workload grows.

The 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is particularly telling. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so decisively. The 4K Medium result of 83 FPS (with a minimum of 71 FPS) shows that the combo can still deliver playable frame rates at 4K, but only by reducing the graphical fidelity. The data suggests that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, users would need to stay at Medium settings or below, as the jump from Medium (83 FPS) to High (69 FPS) already crosses below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra (44 FPS) is firmly in unplayable territory.

At 1440p, the situation is much healthier. The High setting delivers 109 FPS, and even Ultra manages 70 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combination, as it offers a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS across all settings. The 1080p results are almost overkill, with even Ultra producing 97 FPS and Low reaching 252 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than it can render at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific CPU-GPU combination at rank 2163 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 58% of all tested combos perform better in this game. The rank is measured against all other CPU and GPU pairings in the database, not just those with similar hardware.

This mid-pack ranking is somewhat paradoxical given the strong absolute performance numbers. The explanation lies in the fact that the RTX 2070 SUPER, while capable, is an older mid-range card that has been superseded by multiple generations. The i7-12700K, by contrast, remains a highly competitive CPU with a strong benchmark profile. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-tier GPU creates a system that excels at lower resolutions but falls behind more balanced or GPU-heavy pairings at 4K.

The CPU's individual standing reinforces this interpretation. The i7-12700K sits in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,287. Its nearest rivals—the Intel Core i5-13600T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i7-13700T, and Intel Core 5 213PE—are all within 0.4% of its score, indicating that the CPU is performing at the very top of its class. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc A750, all within 1.5% of its score.

The deltaPct values for both components are negative, meaning the nearest rivals score slightly higher. For the CPU, the rival deltaPct values range from -0.1% to -0.4%, indicating the i7-12700K is nearly identical to its closest competitors. For the GPU, the rival deltaPct values range from -1.0% to -1.5%, showing a slightly larger but still minor gap. This data confirms that the combo's mid-pack rank in Undisputed is driven primarily by the GPU's relative weakness, not by any deficiency in the CPU.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. The 4K Medium setting produces an average of 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS, while 4K High drops to 69 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, Medium is the highest setting that guarantees comfortable performance, as 4K Ultra falls to 44 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows 1440p as the optimal resolution. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 109 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 70 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while keeping all settings above the 60 FPS threshold, unlike 4K where Ultra becomes unplayable.

Q: How does the i7-12700K perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35,287, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305, -0.1%), Intel Core i7-12700KF (35,365, -0.2%), Intel Core i7-13700T (35,403, -0.3%), and Intel Core 5 213PE (35,428, -0.4%). The CPU is effectively tied with these parts.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a bottleneck in this combo?

A: The resolution scaling data strongly suggests yes. The 54% performance drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings, combined with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 84th percentile, indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push frame rates to 252 FPS on Low settings.

Q: What frame rates can users expect at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces an average of 97 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and shows that even the most demanding settings at this resolution are handled comfortably. The Medium setting at 1080p yields 182 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS, providing a very smooth experience.

*Q: How does the combo's rank in Undisputed compare to its component rankings?*

A: The combo ranks 2163 out of 3718 tested combinations in this game. However, the CPU alone sits in the 84th percentile and the GPU in the 65th percentile. The combo's mid-pack rank reflects the GPU's relative weakness, as the strong CPU cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. Low settings produce an average of 252 FPS, Medium produces 182 FPS (with a minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 209 FPS), High produces 150 FPS, and Ultra produces 97 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 155 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution and the CPU is capable of feeding it frames quickly.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the scaling begins to show. Low settings produce 182 FPS, Medium produces 131 FPS (with a minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 151 FPS), High produces 109 FPS, and Ultra produces 70 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Low settings, where the 252 FPS falls to 182 FPS, a 28% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop from 97 FPS to 70 FPS is a 28% reduction as well, showing consistent scaling across settings.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 115 FPS, Medium produces 83 FPS (with a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS), High produces 69 FPS, and Ultra produces 44 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, and it does so by a substantial margin. The data shows that Medium is the highest playable setting at 4K, as it maintains a minimum of 71 FPS, while High dips to 69 FPS on average and Ultra falls to 44 FPS.

The Medium settings across all resolutions provide the most complete data, as they are the only configurations that include minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 209 FPS show a tight frame time distribution. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 151 FPS indicate slightly more variance but still very smooth performance. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS show that while average performance is acceptable, there are occasional dips that could be noticeable on high-refresh-rate displays.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the defining component in this combo's Undisputed performance profile. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory operates at an effective speed of 14 Gbps, with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The card is built on the Turing architecture with 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units.

The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Undisputed at all tested settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity based on the measured results. The 4K Ultra setting, which is the most demanding configuration, still produces playable frame rates in the mid-40s, suggesting that VRAM is not the limiting factor. Instead, the GPU's raw compute throughput, rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32, is what determines performance at higher resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its performance. The PassMark G3D score of 18,169 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,651 and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 90,637 indicate that the card handles modern APIs competently. The nearest rivals in the benchmark database—the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, -1.0%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, -1.2%), Intel Arc B570 (20,556, -1.3%), and Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -1.5%)—are all within a narrow performance band, showing that the RTX 2070 SUPER is competitive with these parts but not dominant.

The GPU's role in Undisputed becomes clearer when examining the resolution scaling. The 54% drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p, the GPU can render frames quickly enough that the CPU becomes a factor, allowing frame rates to reach 252 FPS on Low settings. As resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and compute capabilities become the sole determinant of performance, and the i7-12700K's strength cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K provides the processing backbone for this combo, and while it is not the primary bottleneck in Undisputed, its capabilities shape the performance envelope. The CPU features 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It is built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture using a 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm² and a TDP of 125 W.

The CPU's cache hierarchy is substantial, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache structure helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, which is beneficial for games like Undisputed that have complex simulation and physics calculations. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and its PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU.

The i7-12700K's benchmark results are impressive across the board. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,784 and single-core score of 1,850.5 demonstrate strong all-around performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 15,790 and single-core score of 2,308 reinforce this picture. The PassMark multithread score of 34,404 and single-thread score of 4,013 show that the CPU handles both heavily threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks effectively.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 84th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,287, places it in the upper echelon of processors. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its score, indicating that it is at the very top of its performance class. The 3DMark scores—9,276 for 16 threads, 7,202 for 8 threads, 4,011 for 4 threads, 2,065 for 2 threads, and 1,043 for single-thread—show that the CPU scales well with thread count, which is relevant for Undisputed's simulation-heavy gameplay.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. The 1080p Low result of 252 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can push the GPU to its absolute limits. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 97 FPS result shows that the CPU is not capping performance. However, at 4K Ultra, the 44 FPS result is clearly GPU-bound, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to process the game's logic at much higher frame rates. The data indicates that the i7-12700K is not a limiting factor in any tested configuration, making the GPU the sole determinant of performance at higher resolutions.