Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a thoroughly playable Undisputed experience across the board, with the data showing a clear sweet spot at Medium settings for high-refresh-rate monitors. While the combo’s overall rank sits in the 44th percentile of tested configurations, its real-world performance in this boxing title is defined by strong scaling from 1080p to 4K, making it a versatile pick for both esports-style play and visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Undisputed?

A: The highest recorded average is 290 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 208 FPS at Medium and 172 FPS at High, showing the CPU and GPU handle 1080p with massive headroom.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 79 FPS on High, 95 FPS on Medium, and 132 FPS on Low. Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, averaging just 51 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival in raw benchmark scores?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 26331, which places it 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553). It is also 0.3% behind both the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421).

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile relative to all processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 35287 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, which scores 35305, a negligible 0.1% difference.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate dips below 60 FPS?

A: Only at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS is 51. Every other preset and resolution combination in the measured data maintains an average of at least 79 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This configuration supports the frame rates seen across all tested resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19784 and a single-core score of 1850.5. Its 3DMark 16-thread score reaches 9276, while the max-thread score climbs to 9979. These scores indicate that the i7-12700K is well-equipped to feed the RTX 5060 in Undisputed, a game that benefits from consistent frame pacing. The data shows no bottleneck at 1080p, where the combo hits 290 FPS on Low, suggesting the CPU is not limiting performance in this title.

The processor’s 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it ahead of the majority of processors tested. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700K is statistically tied with the Intel Core i5-13600T, showing a delta of -0.1% (35287 vs 35305). It also trails the Intel Core i7-13700T by only 0.3% (35403) and the Intel Core 5 213PE by 0.4% (35428). The i7-12700K’s 20 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks while gaming, and its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12229 reinforces its position as a high-end desktop part that can sustain high frame rates in Undisputed without stutter.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (GB206 chip) using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. It features 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and effects used in Undisputed.

The GPU’s raw compute capabilities include 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s. In benchmark tests, the RTX 5060 scores 20891 in Passmark G3D and 112787 in Geekbench OpenCL. Its 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper-midrange tier. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 5060 is 1.2% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) but 0.8% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553). It is also 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421).

In Undisputed, the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1080p, the RTX 5060 delivers 290 FPS on Low and 111 FPS on Ultra, showing a 2.6x difference between the lowest and highest presets. At 1440p, the spread tightens: 209 FPS on Low versus 80 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show the GPU’s limits, with 132 FPS on Low but only 51 FPS on Ultra. The 8 GB VRAM appears adequate for this title, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is constrained by compute rather than memory capacity, given the consistent performance across all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1641 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 44th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects the pairing of an 84th-percentile CPU with a 72nd-percentile GPU, resulting in a system that is solidly mid-pack for this game. The rank suggests that while the combo is not at the top tier for competitive play at maximum settings, it outperforms a majority of systems tested.

The measured FPS data indicates that the combo’s ranking is driven by its ability to maintain high frame rates at more moderate settings. For instance, the 44th percentile rank corresponds to a system that can hit 151 FPS at 1440p Medium, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1080p, the combo achieves 208 FPS on Medium, placing it in a position where it can take advantage of high-refresh-rate displays. The rank also reflects the GPU’s relative weakness at 4K Ultra, where the 51 FPS average would be a limiting factor for users with 4K displays.

Compared to other combos, this pairing is balanced: the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (1850.5 in Cinebench R23) ensures that frame times remain consistent, while the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game’s demands. The combo’s rank of 1641 suggests that users looking to improve their standing would need to upgrade either the GPU for higher 4K performance or the CPU for extreme high-refresh-rate scenarios, but for most players, this setup offers a competitive experience in Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s display resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the best balance, delivering 208 FPS average with a minimum of 177 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay even during intense exchanges, while the High preset at 172 FPS is also viable. The Ultra preset at 111 FPS is playable but offers diminishing returns over High for the performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset stands out as the sweet spot, achieving 151 FPS average with a minimum of 128 FPS. This is the highest settings level that maintains an average above 120 FPS, making it ideal for 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 125 FPS is also acceptable, but the 26 FPS drop from Medium to High is more significant than the visual improvement. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is playable but may not take full advantage of high-refresh-rate displays.

For 3840x2160, the High preset at 79 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 95 FPS offers even more headroom and is the best option for 4K users who prioritize frame rate stability. The Ultra preset at 51 FPS is not recommended for competitive play, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 132 FPS at 4K is viable for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, but the Medium preset at 95 FPS is the better balance of image quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low setting produces an average of 290 FPS, which is the highest of any resolution tested. The Medium setting averages 208 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing. The High setting averages 172 FPS, while the Ultra setting averages 111 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 2.6x reduction in frame rate, indicating the GPU is the primary driver at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low setting averages 209 FPS, a 28% decrease from 1080p Low. The Medium setting averages 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay. The High setting averages 125 FPS, while the Ultra setting averages 80 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 2.6x, consistent with 1080p, suggesting the GPU’s compute resources scale linearly with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combo’s limits become apparent. The Low setting averages 132 FPS, which is still highly playable. The Medium setting averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, providing a stable experience for 4K gaming. The High setting averages 79 FPS, while the Ultra setting drops to 51 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 2.6x, matching the pattern at lower resolutions. The minimum FPS data only exists for the Medium preset at each resolution, showing 177 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K, which indicates that Medium is the most consistently smooth preset across all resolutions.