Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-12700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, a sports title where frame rate consistency matters for competitive play. This combo ranks 1633rd out of 3718 tested configurations, placing it in the 56th percentile overall — a solid mid-to-upper tier position that reflects the hardware's balance of CPU and GPU capability. The measured data shows a system that can comfortably exceed 100 FPS at 1440p on high settings, while 4K Ultra remains the only setting where the frame rate dips below 60 FPS. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, combined with the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, create a pairing that scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1633 out of 3718 tested combinations places it in the top 44% of all configurations evaluated for Undisputed. This is a respectable standing, though not elite — the data suggests that many higher-ranked combos likely leverage newer generation hardware or more aggressive GPU configurations. The CPU itself sits at the 84th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating that both components are above-average performers in their respective categories.

Against its nearest CPU rivals, the Core i7-12700K shows remarkable consistency. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305 in average benchmark performance, a mere 0.1% difference from the 12700K's 35287 average. The Core i7-12700KF trails by only 0.2%, and the Core i7-13700T is 0.3% behind. This clustering within a 0.4% range demonstrates that the 12700K is positioned in a highly competitive segment where neighboring processors deliver nearly identical compute performance.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 places it just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828) sits 1.1% higher, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) leads by 2.6%. The data indicates that the RTX 4080 is effectively at parity with its immediate successor in average scores, with differences that would be imperceptible in real-world gaming scenarios. This narrow margin suggests that Undisputed's performance with this combo is more dependent on the game's optimization than on the minute differences between adjacent GPU models.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution in Undisputed?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the combo averages 70 FPS, and at 4K Medium it averages 82 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra the average drops to 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in this context?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209, indicating near-identical performance. In practical terms, there is no measurable difference between the two for Undisputed.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this hardware?

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers 195 FPS on High settings and 152 FPS on Ultra, while at 1440p High it produces 128 FPS. For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low yields 288 FPS, but 1440p High provides the best balance of visual quality and speed.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more prominent, but with 12 cores and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, the 12700K keeps up well — the 288 FPS result at 1080p Low indicates no severe CPU limitation. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 195 FPS at 1080p to 128 FPS at 1440p, and then to 70 FPS at 4K — a total reduction of 64% from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Undisputed at maximum settings?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory on the RTX 4080 is more than adequate, as evidenced by the playable 55 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which is the most demanding configuration tested.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 195 FPS at 1080p to 128 FPS at 1440p — a 34% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average falls further to 70 FPS, a 45% drop. The cumulative effect from 1080p to 4K is a 64% reduction in average frame rate, which aligns with the pixel count increase from approximately 2 million to 8.3 million pixels — a 4x increase that would theoretically require 4x the GPU work, though the 64% actual drop suggests other bottlenecks or diminishing returns.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is steeper: 152 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 34%, consistent with High settings, but the 1440p-to-4K drop is 45%, identical to High. This consistency across settings indicates that the resolution scaling is uniform regardless of quality preset, which is typical for a well-optimized game.

The 1080p results, particularly the 288 FPS at Low settings, suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. The fact that 1080p Low produces nearly 300 FPS while 4K Ultra produces 55 FPS confirms that the GPU is the dominant performance limiter at higher resolutions. The 12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, provide sufficient compute headroom to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 even at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 288 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 229 FPS with a minimum of 194 and a maximum of 263 FPS, demonstrating tight frame pacing. High settings average 195 FPS, while Ultra settings still manage a strong 152 FPS. These results indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom above the 60 FPS standard, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains impressive but scales down proportionally. Low settings average 195 FPS, Medium settings 149 FPS with a 127 FPS minimum and 172 FPS maximum, High settings 128 FPS, and Ultra 100 FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 127 FPS is still well above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The 1440p results show that this combo is fully capable of driving high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors without compromise.

At 4K, the performance becomes more modest but remains playable for most settings. Low settings average 107 FPS, Medium 82 FPS with a 70 FPS minimum and 94 FPS maximum, High 70 FPS, and Ultra 55 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 70 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it indicates that even the lowest frame rates during gameplay remain above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS, which may be a concern for players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over frame rate consistency.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K features 12 cores and 20 threads, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This hybrid configuration combines performance and efficiency cores to deliver strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 19784, single-core 1850.5, while Geekbench multi-core reaches 15790 and single-core 2308.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates approach 300 FPS. The 288 FPS result at Low settings demonstrates that the 12700K can feed the RTX 4080 without becoming a bottleneck. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9276 and max-thread score of 9979 indicate strong multi-threading capability, which is relevant for a sports game that may need to simulate physics and AI alongside rendering.

The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache contribute to low-latency access to game data, which is critical for maintaining consistent frame times. The 12700K's nearest rival, the Core i7-12700KF, scores 35365 in average benchmarks — just 0.2% higher — confirming that the 12700K is a well-balanced processor for this workload. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests that it outperforms the majority of processors available, and its 10 nm process node (Intel's Alder Lake) provides efficient power delivery.

Settings Recommendations

For players using a 1080p monitor with a high refresh rate, the High preset at 195 FPS offers the best experience, providing a 43% performance headroom over Ultra settings while maintaining strong visual quality. If maximizing frame rate is the priority, Low settings at 288 FPS are an option, but the visual trade-off is significant. Medium settings at 229 FPS provide a middle ground, but High is the recommended choice for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset at 128 FPS is the optimal selection, as it balances visual fidelity with a frame rate that exceeds the 100 FPS threshold for smooth competitive play. Ultra settings at 100 FPS are also viable for players who prefer maximum quality, but the 28 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual improvement. Medium settings at 149 FPS are suitable for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, though the difference from High is modest.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 82 FPS is the recommended setting, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS. High settings at 70 FPS are also playable, but the minimum frame rate is not recorded for High, making Medium the safer choice for consistent performance. Low settings at 107 FPS are an option for players who prefer high frame rates over visual quality, but Medium offers a better balance. Ultra settings at 55 FPS should be avoided for competitive play, as the sub-60 FPS average could cause noticeable stuttering.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's base clock of 2205 MHz boosts to 2505 MHz, and its 9728 shading units handle compute-intensive tasks alongside 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads. The FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s provide ample computational power for Undisputed's rendering requirements.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 34457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, the GPU never runs out of memory, as evidenced by the 55 FPS average at that setting. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s is sufficient to feed the GPU's processing units without creating a bottleneck at any resolution tested.

The RTX 4080's role as the primary performance limiter at 4K is clear from the data: the frame rate drops from 288 FPS at 1080p Low to 55 FPS at 4K Ultra, a reduction of 81%. This scaling is consistent with the GPU's computational limits rather than any memory or bandwidth constraint. The GPU's 5 nm process node (TSMC) and 45,900 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, allowing it to maintain high clock speeds under load. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 on average — a 0.1% difference that is negligible in practice, confirming that the RTX 4080 is a well-optimized graphics card for this title.