Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Undisputed, with the data showing that the combination is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions reveal a clear pattern of scaling that points to the graphics card as the primary bottleneck, while the processor’s strong multi-core and single-core scores provide ample headroom for the game’s physics and AI calculations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data from 1080p to 4K illustrates the classic behavior of a system where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 284 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that figure to 205 FPS, a reduction of 79 FPS. Stepping up to 4K further reduces the average to 130 FPS, another 75 FPS loss. This linear progression of roughly 75-80 FPS per resolution step indicates that the rendering load is scaling directly with the pixel throughput, a hallmark of GPU-bound performance.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system reaches an average of 476 FPS, which drops to 344 FPS at 1440p and 218 FPS at 4K. The absolute deltas are larger here—132 FPS and 126 FPS respectively—because the GPU is less constrained by shading work and more by raw fill rate and memory bandwidth. The fact that 4K Low (218 FPS) still outperforms 1080p Ultra (183 FPS) is telling: the settings preset has a more substantial impact on frame rate than the resolution change alone, confirming that the GPU’s compute units are the primary constraint.

Comparing the Medium preset, which includes minimum and maximum frame data, provides further insight into the scaling behavior. At 1080p Medium, the average is 343 FPS with a range of 291 to 394 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 248 FPS with a range of 211 to 285 FPS. The 4K Medium result shows an average of 157 FPS with a range of 133 to 180 FPS. The consistency of the minimum-to-maximum spread across resolutions—roughly 100 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K—suggests that the frame time variance shrinks as the GPU becomes more saturated. This is expected behavior: at lower resolutions, the CPU can occasionally feed frames faster than the GPU can process them, causing larger swings, whereas at 4K, the GPU is consistently the bottleneck, smoothing out the delivery rate.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest drop-off, from 183 FPS at 1080p to 132 FPS at 1440p and 83 FPS at 4K. The 51 FPS loss from 1440p to 4K is proportionally smaller than the 51 FPS loss from 1080p to 1440p, which again aligns with the GPU’s diminishing returns as it approaches its maximum output capacity. The data strongly suggests that for players targeting 4K, the Ultra preset is the only configuration that brings the frame rate down to a level where the GPU is unquestionably the sole limiting factor, while at 1080p, the CPU’s performance ceiling is still relevant even at Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s specifications directly explain the observed performance envelope. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample memory throughput for Undisputed’s textures and geometry at any resolution. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, which typically stresses memory capacity, the average frame rate of 83 FPS indicates that the card is not running out of memory but rather hitting its compute ceiling. The 16 GB capacity is not a limiting factor in any of the measured rows, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale consistently with resolution rather than showing sudden collapses.

The GPU’s clock behavior is also relevant. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, the card operates at high frequencies across all settings, and the measured frame rates suggest that the boost clock is sustained under load. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, provides a high transistor density of 121.1M per mm², which translates to the 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This raw compute power is what drives the 1080p Low result of 476 FPS, where the card is pushing frames as fast as the driver and render pipeline allow.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rivals in the database are the RTX 4080 (score 54247, delta -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (score 54828, delta -1.1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (score 55698, delta -2.7%). The fact that the 4080 SUPER is within 0.1% of the non-SUPER 4080 in synthetic benchmarks, yet the measured game data shows substantial frame rate headroom, indicates that the card’s real-world performance is not the limiting factor in Undisputed for the settings lower than Ultra. The GPU’s performance is sufficient to push well beyond 60 FPS at 4K High, and the data shows it can exceed 200 FPS at 1440p High, making it a strong match for high-refresh-rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700K and RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 315th out of 3718 total combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 8.5% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result given the sheer number of possible CPU-GPU pairings. The rank is influenced by the fact that the GPU is in the 86th percentile and the CPU is in the 84th percentile, both being high-performing components individually.

The relative performance of this combo can be understood by looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks. The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, delta -0.1%), the i7-12700KF (35365, delta -0.2%), and the i7-13700T (35403, delta -0.3%). This indicates that the CPU is performing as expected for its class, and the combo’s rank is likely driven more by the GPU’s capability than any CPU bottleneck. The 315th rank suggests that there are 314 combos with either a faster CPU, a faster GPU, or a better balance, but for the vast majority of users, this pairing will deliver frame rates that exceed typical display refresh rates.

The data shows that this combo is not the absolute top-tier option, but it is firmly in the upper echelon. The 3718 total combos in the database include many with newer or more expensive hardware, yet the i7-12700K and RTX 4080 SUPER still achieve a rank that puts it ahead of the vast majority of systems. The synthetic benchmark proximity to the i5-13600T suggests that the CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads are not a limiting factor, and the GPU’s 86th percentile performance is the main driver of the high rank.

Settings Recommendations

Based solely on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target display resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the data shows that the Ultra preset is the best choice for visual fidelity, as it still delivers an average of 183 FPS. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors, and the frame rate headroom means that even demanding scenes will not drop below playable levels. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 343 FPS, which is excessive for most displays and only necessary for competitive play where maximum frame pacing is critical.

For 1440p, the High preset provides an average of 205 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 132 FPS, which is still playable on a 144 Hz display but may not consistently hit the refresh ceiling. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 248 FPS, which is unnecessary for most users. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot at 1440p, balancing visual quality with frame rate headroom.

For 4K displays, the High preset yields 130 FPS, which is excellent for a 120 Hz or 144 Hz panel. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 83 FPS, which is still smooth but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 4K offers 157 FPS, which is a strong choice if the user prefers higher frame rates over maximum visual detail. Given that the 4K High result is 130 FPS, the recommendation is to use High for 4K gaming, as it provides a 47 FPS advantage over Ultra while likely retaining most of the visual enhancements. The Low preset at any resolution is not recommended, as the frame rate gains (e.g., 476 FPS at 1080p) are beyond what any display can show, and the visual compromise is unnecessary given the GPU’s headroom.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo hit 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 83 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144 Hz 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers an average of 205 FPS, which exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate, making it the recommended choice.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 476 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound, but at 1080p Ultra (183 FPS), the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 4080 non-SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 (54247), indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates at 4K Medium?

A: The measured data shows a minimum FPS of 133 at 4K Medium, with a maximum of 180 FPS and an average of 157 FPS.

Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The data shows no indication of VRAM limitations, as frame rates scale consistently across resolutions, suggesting 16 GB is ample for Undisputed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K provides the computational backbone for this combo, and its specifications align with the observed frame rates at lower resolutions. With 12 cores and 20 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, the CPU has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 3DMark benchmarks show a single-thread score of 1043 and a 16-thread score of 9276, with a max-thread score of 9979. The Cinebench R23 results are 1850.5 for single-core and 19784 for multi-core, placing the CPU in the 84th percentile among all processors.

These scores indicate that the CPU has strong single-thread performance (critical for game logic in sports titles) and robust multi-thread capability (useful for background tasks and streaming). The CPU’s average benchmark score is 35287, which is within 0.4% of its nearest rivals, including the i5-13600T (35305), i7-12700KF (35365), and i7-13700T (35403). This suggests that the i7-12700K is performing exactly as expected, and any performance differences in the game are unlikely to be due to CPU variance.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is evident in the 1080p Low preset, where the frame rate of 476 FPS is likely approaching the limit of what the game’s engine can produce based on CPU-driven physics and AI calculations. The fact that the 1080p Medium preset (343 FPS) is significantly higher than 1080p Ultra (183 FPS) indicates that the GPU’s shading workload is the primary differentiator between settings, not the CPU. The CPU’s 20 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide sufficient headroom to ensure that the GPU is not starved of data, even at 4K, where the frame rates are consistently high. The data supports the conclusion that the i7-12700K is not a bottleneck in this configuration, as the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is smooth and predictable, without the erratic drops that would indicate CPU limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset combination.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 476 FPS. The Medium preset averages 343 FPS, with a minimum of 291 FPS and a maximum of 394 FPS. The High preset averages 284 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 183 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each step up in settings reduces the frame rate by roughly 60-90 FPS, with the largest drop occurring from Low to Medium (133 FPS) and from High to Ultra (101 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 344 FPS. The Medium preset averages 248 FPS, with a minimum of 211 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS. The High preset averages 205 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 132 FPS. The relative scaling is similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower, with the Low-to-Medium drop being 96 FPS and the High-to-Ultra drop being 73 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 218 FPS. The Medium preset averages 157 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS. The High preset averages 130 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. The scaling at 4K shows smaller absolute differences between presets, with the Low-to-Medium drop at 61 FPS and the High-to-Ultra drop at 47 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that the settings changes have a diminishing impact on the frame rate, with the Ultra preset being the most demanding at 83 FPS.

The data across all resolutions and settings shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4080 SUPER with the i7-12700K is capable of delivering playable frame rates in all configurations, with the lowest measured average being 83 FPS at 4K Ultra. The highest measured average is 476 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond the refresh rate of any consumer display. The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum and maximum frame data, and it shows that the frame pacing is stable, with the spread between min and max FPS being 103 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K.