Undisputed

The pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Undisputed produces a benchmark profile defined by extreme headroom. The data shows a combination that ranks 40th out of 1580 tested configurations for this title, placing it in the top 2.5% of all possible pairings. The RTX 4090, with its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, is clearly the dominant force, while the i7-12700K’s 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample support. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are exceptionally high, indicating that this system is built for the highest refresh-rate displays and most demanding visual presets.

FAQ

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

A: The combination ranks 40th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of systems for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's score of 35802. This makes the performance difference negligible in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate recorded for this system?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 528.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4090 compared to the NVIDIA Tesla T4 in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score is 66473, which is 0.4% lower than the Tesla T4's score of 66733, indicating they are statistically tied in overall GPU compute benchmarks.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Ultra and Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 147.7 FPS, while the Low preset delivers 382.8 FPS. This represents a 235.1 FPS difference, or roughly 2.6 times higher performance on Low.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the CPU and GPU in this test?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has a launch MSRP of $409, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed performance driver in this configuration. Its specifications are massive: 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, all built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, which is more than sufficient to feed its 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power. The boost clock of 2520 MHz ensures that this raw throughput is consistently delivered under load.

In the context of Undisputed, this GPU power translates directly into exceptionally high frame rates. The data shows that even at 4K with High settings, the system maintains an average of 148.1 FPS, a figure that most other GPUs cannot achieve at lower resolutions. The GPU’s 128 RT cores and 512 Tensor cores are present, but for a sports title like this, the raw rasterization performance is what matters most. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4090 is rarely the bottleneck; instead, the frame rates scale so high that the CPU's capability becomes the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings.

The GPU's 91st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66473, confirms its elite status. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Tesla T4 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56, have similar average scores but are professional or workstation parts, not gaming cards. The RTX 4090 is designed for maximum frame delivery, and the measured FPS in Undisputed reflects this, with all but one tested configuration exceeding 90 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of frame rates from 1080p to 4K reveals a system with enormous overhead. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 314.2 at 1920x1080 to 231.9 at 2560x1440, a 26% reduction, and then to 148.1 at 3840x2160, a further 36% reduction. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4090 is still the primary processor of the workload at 1440p, but the transition to 4K begins to tax the GPU more heavily.

The scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The system delivers 204.9 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 147.7 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then to 92.9 FPS at 4K (a 37% decrease). This shows that the Ultra preset, with its likely heavier shading and effects, increases the GPU's workload per pixel, making the 4K resolution more demanding. However, even at this most demanding setting, the system stays above the 90 FPS threshold, showing that the RTX 4090 has the compute headroom to handle 4K gaming.

At Low settings, the scaling tells a different story. The jump from 1080p (528.8 FPS) to 1440p (382.8 FPS) is a 28% drop, but the further drop to 4K (243.8 FPS) is another 36%. While the absolute numbers are enormous, the percentage drops are similar to High settings. This suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor even at Low settings, as the frame rates continue to scale with resolution, indicating the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting. The bottleneck is the GPU's pixel fill rate, not the CPU's processing of game logic.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system is capable of extreme frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 528.8, a figure that far exceeds any standard display's refresh rate. Medium settings reduce this to 381.8 FPS, and High settings to 314.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still incredibly fast, drops to 204.9 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both operating at high efficiency, with the GPU still having headroom to spare.

At 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings yield an average of 382.8 FPS, Medium settings 279 FPS, and High settings 231.9 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 147.7 FPS, which is still well above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern, with each step up in settings reducing performance by roughly 20-35%.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 begins to show its limits, though the performance is still stellar. Low settings produce 243.8 FPS, Medium settings 174.5 FPS, and High settings 148.1 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 92.9 FPS, which is just below the 100 FPS mark. This is the only configuration where the system falls below 100 FPS, indicating that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario for this hardware.

Settings Recommendations

For players with a 1080p or 1440p display, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. At 1440p, it delivers 147.7 FPS, which is more than enough for a smooth competitive experience in a sports title. At 1080p, the 204.9 FPS average provides a massive buffer for any display, and the visual fidelity of Ultra settings is the best the game offers. The performance cost is acceptable given the high base frame rates.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the best balance. It produces 148.1 FPS, which is significantly smoother than the 92.9 FPS of Ultra. The visual difference between High and Ultra is likely minimal in a fast-paced sports game, but the 55.2 FPS difference is substantial. High settings provide a consistent frame rate that is ideal for 4K displays with 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rates.

The Medium preset is a viable fallback for 4K users who prioritize frame rate above all else, delivering 174.5 FPS. However, the jump from Medium to High is only 26.4 FPS at 4K, making High the more attractive option for the extra visual quality. The Low preset is not recommended for this hardware, as the extreme frame rates (528.8 FPS at 1080p) do not benefit the gaming experience, and the reduced visual quality detracts from the presentation. The data suggests that this system is powerful enough to run Undisputed at maximum quality with high frame rates at practically any resolution.