Undisputed

Settings Recommendations

For the Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 in Undisputed, the Medium preset delivers the most balanced experience across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium produces 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 200 FPS, which keeps frame pacing tight even during rapid exchanges. The 1440p Medium result of 125 FPS average (107 FPS minimum, 144 FPS maximum) remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while 4K Medium still holds 79 FPS average with a 67 FPS minimum.

High settings are viable for competitive play at 1080p (144 FPS average) and 1440p (104 FPS average), but the 4K High result drops to 66 FPS average, which is playable yet leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p, where 92 FPS average is achievable; at 1440p Ultra falls to 67 FPS and at 4K Ultra it collapses to 42 FPS, which is below the playability threshold for a sports title requiring responsive input. Low settings provide the highest frame rates (241 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, 110 FPS at 4K) but sacrifice visual fidelity that matters for judging distance and opponent positioning in a boxing simulation.

The data indicates Medium is the optimal preset for this combination, as it maintains at least 79 FPS at 4K while providing substantial visual improvements over Low. For players prioritizing maximum refresh rate on 1080p displays, High at 144 FPS average is the better choice, as the difference between High and Medium at 1080p is 29 FPS but the visual uplift justifies the trade-off for most users.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and memory operates at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). These specifications position the card with 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, alongside 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 13.17 TFLOPS.

In Undisputed, the RTX 5050's memory configuration proves adequate for the game's demands. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient across all settings, as evidenced by the measured frame rates remaining consistent with expectations based on resolution scaling rather than showing sudden drops indicative of VRAM overflow. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the 4K Medium result of 79 FPS, which requires substantial texture streaming and geometry throughput.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (avgScore 21153, deltaPct -0.6), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (avgScore 21237, deltaPct -1), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (avgScore 20713, deltaPct 1.6), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (avgScore 21379, deltaPct -1.6). These comparisons show the RTX 5050 sits within 1.6% of these competing products in aggregate benchmarks, indicating similar raw compute capabilities.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 APIs ensure compatibility with modern rendering paths. The 130 W TDP with a suggested 300 W PSU and single 8-pin connector makes this a power-efficient option for the performance delivered. The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for the 8 GB frame buffer at all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1722 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the 61st percentile of all system configurations tested for this game, meaning roughly 61% of tested setups perform worse and 39% perform better. The ranking reflects a mid-pack position, consistent with the GPU's 66th percentile standing and the CPU's 84th percentile among their respective component categories.

The combo rank suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer relative to other processors, the GPU becomes the limiting factor in Undisputed at higher settings and resolutions. The 1722nd position out of 2813 combos indicates that many systems with more powerful GPUs but potentially weaker CPUs achieve better frame rates in this title. Conversely, the pairing outperforms a significant portion of tested configurations, particularly those with older or lower-tier graphics cards.

The deltaPct values from the CPU's nearest rivals show the i7-12700K is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-13600T (deltaPct -0.1), Intel Core i7-12700KF (deltaPct -0.2), Intel Core i7-13700T (deltaPct -0.3), and Intel Core 5 213PE (deltaPct -0.4) in aggregate CPU benchmarks. This near-parity means the combo ranking would likely shift minimally if the CPU were swapped for these alternatives, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary determinant of Undisputed performance in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5050 with the i7-12700K delivers 241 FPS average on Low settings, 173 FPS average on Medium (147 minimum, 200 maximum), 144 FPS average on High, and 92 FPS average on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 149 FPS drop, with the largest single-step decline occurring between Medium and High (29 FPS) and between High and Ultra (52 FPS). The Medium preset's minimum of 147 FPS ensures frame times stay below 6.8 milliseconds, providing smooth playback even during intense gameplay moments.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results show 174 FPS average on Low, 125 FPS average on Medium (107 minimum, 144 maximum), 104 FPS average on High, and 67 FPS average on Ultra. The 1440p Medium result retains 107 FPS minimum, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for responsive gameplay. The Ultra setting at 1440p produces 67 FPS average, which is borderline for competitive play in a sports title but acceptable for casual sessions.

At 3840x2160, the performance profile shows 110 FPS average on Low, 79 FPS average on Medium (67 minimum, 91 maximum), 66 FPS average on High, and 42 FPS average on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is below the playability threshold for a game requiring quick reflexes, making this setting unsuitable for this hardware combination. The 4K Medium result of 79 FPS with a 67 FPS minimum demonstrates that the RTX 5050 can handle 4K gaming in Undisputed when settings are moderated.

The Medium preset across all resolutions shows the most consistent frame pacing, with minimum FPS values that stay within 15-26 FPS of the average. This consistency is crucial for a sports title where sudden frame drops can affect timing and input response.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. At Medium settings, reducing resolution from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 decreases average FPS from 173 to 125, a 27.7% drop. Further reducing to 3840x2160 brings the average down to 79 FPS, a 36.8% drop from 1440p and a 54.3% drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern is characteristic of GPU-limited performance, where pixel count directly impacts frame rate.

On High settings, the scaling shows 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p (27.8% drop), and 66 FPS at 4K (36.5% drop from 1440p, 54.2% drop from 1080p). The similarity in percentage drops between Medium and High settings indicates that the GPU is the consistent bottleneck across these quality presets. The 4K High result of 66 FPS aligns with the expected scaling from 1440p High, confirming no unexpected performance cliff.

Low settings exhibit the steepest absolute scaling: 241 FPS at 1080p drops to 174 FPS at 1440p (27.8% reduction) and further to 110 FPS at 4K (36.8% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage reductions across all settings presets strongly suggest that the RTX 5050's rendering pipeline is uniformly limited by pixel throughput, with the 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 82.30 GPixel/s pixel rate being the constraining factors.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, with 92 FPS at 1080p falling to 67 FPS at 1440p (27.2% drop) and then to 42 FPS at 4K (37.3% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS represents a 54.3% reduction from 1080p Ultra, consistent with the other presets' scaling behavior. This uniformity indicates that resolution scaling effects are independent of quality settings, reinforcing that the GPU's compute and memory resources are the limiting factors at all configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K provides 12 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Based on Alder Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, this CPU features 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, and 25 MB shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 19784, Geekbench multicore hits 15790, and Passmark multithread scores 34404.

The CPU's single-thread performance is equally robust, with Cinebench R23 singlecore scoring 1850.5, Geekbench singlecore at 2308, and Passmark single thread at 4013. These scores place the i7-12700K at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rivals in aggregate CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-13600T (avgScore 35305, deltaPct -0.1), Intel Core i7-12700KF (avgScore 35365, deltaPct -0.2), Intel Core i7-13700T (avgScore 35403, deltaPct -0.3), and Intel Core 5 213PE (avgScore 35428, deltaPct -0.4).

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident from the consistent frame rate scaling patterns. Since the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all tested resolutions, the i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for the game's physics, AI, and simulation tasks. The 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded game logic runs efficiently, while the 25 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU's 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier allow for sustained performance without thermal throttling in most systems.

The minimal deltaPct differences (all within 0.4%) between the i7-12700K and its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks indicate that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Undisputed. This confirms that the RTX 5050, not the CPU, determines the measured performance envelope.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this hardware?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 produce 173 FPS average with a 147 FPS minimum, while High settings deliver 144 FPS average. For maximum visual quality while staying above 90 FPS, High is recommended; for the most consistent frame pacing, Medium offers the best minimum FPS.

Q: Can this combination handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. Low settings at 3840x2160 achieve 110 FPS average, Medium achieves 79 FPS average (67 FPS minimum), and High achieves 66 FPS average. Ultra at 4K drops to 42 FPS average, which is below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, placing it at the 66th percentile. It is within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (avgScore 20713, deltaPct 1.6) and within 1.6% of the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (avgScore 21379, deltaPct -1.6).

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: No. The GPU is the limiting factor, as shown by consistent FPS scaling across resolutions. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and near-parity with rivals (all within 0.4% deltaPct) indicate it provides sufficient performance for Undisputed.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with medium settings?

A: The measured result is 125 FPS average with a 107 FPS minimum and 144 FPS maximum. This provides smooth gameplay well above the 60 FPS threshold, with frame times staying below 9.3 milliseconds.

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

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 173 to 79, a 54.3% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 144 to 66 FPS, also a 54.2% reduction. This consistent scaling indicates GPU-bound performance.