Undisputed

The data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 580 reveals a pairing where the graphics card is the clear bottleneck, yet the older CPU still provides enough headroom to keep the game playable at lower settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and presets show a steep curve that is heavily influenced by the GPU's age and the game's demanding visual effects.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is dramatic, indicating that the rendering pipeline is saturated by the GPU long before the CPU becomes a limiting factor. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 70.7 at 1080p to 51.2 at 1440p, and then plummets to 33.6 at 4K. This represents a 52.5% reduction in performance from the lowest to the highest resolution tested. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, confirming that the scaling is purely pixel-bound.

When comparing the Low preset, the difference is even more striking. The average FPS at 1080p is 121.2, which drops to 91 at 1440p and then to 54.4 at 4K. The 4K result is less than half of the 1080p figure, showing that the RX 580’s 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are being overwhelmed by the sheer number of pixels. The data suggests that 1440p is the realistic ceiling for this combo if aiming for a stable 60 FPS, while 4K is only viable on the Low preset and still falls short of that target.

The scaling from High to Ultra at each resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the gap between High (70.7) and Ultra (45.3) is 25.4 FPS, but at 4K, the gap narrows to just 8.7 FPS (33.6 vs 24.9). This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is already so starved for resources that additional visual fidelity has diminishing returns on the frame rate, as the core processing units are maxed out.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the primary component determining the experience in Undisputed. With 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, 2304 shading units, and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, the card delivers a peak FP32 performance of 6.175 TFLOPS. This hardware is from the Polaris generation, and its percentile rank of 53 among all GPUs places it squarely in the mid-range of the database, which aligns with the observed FPS numbers.

The memory configuration is a critical factor. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with High or Ultra settings, the game likely approaches the memory limit. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (24.9) is barely above the threshold for playability, and the texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s is not enough to keep up with the demands of the highest presets at that resolution. The card’s DirectX 12 benchmark score of 43 and Passmark G3D score of 8813 are modest, reinforcing that this is not a GPU designed for high-resolution, high-fidelity gaming in a modern title.

Interestingly, the GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (avg score 13564, deltaPct 0) and the GTX 950 (avg score 13549, deltaPct 0.1). This places the RX 580 in a performance tier that is only 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 455. In Undisputed, this translates to the observed 54.4 FPS at 4K Low, which is the only 4K setting that comes close to a smooth experience, but it still requires a compromise on visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is far more capable than the game requires, making it a non-factor in the measured results. With 12 cores, 20 threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, this Alder Lake processor has a benchmark percentile rank of 89, indicating it is in the top tier of CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28979 and single-core score of 4091 suggest that it can handle any modern game’s thread scheduling without breaking a sweat.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14400 (avg score 35336, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core i9-12900HX (avg score 35289, deltaPct 0.2). The i7-12700KF’s average benchmark score of 35355 is virtually identical to these, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator at any resolution. The data shows that the FPS does not improve significantly when moving from 4K to 1080p in a way that would indicate CPU bottlenecking; instead, the improvements are proportional to the pixel count reduction.

The CPU’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory are ample for a sports title like Undisputed, which likely does not stress more than a few cores. The Passmark multi-thread score of 34092 and single-thread score of 3984 confirm that the processor has the raw throughput to feed the GPU, but the GPU cannot return the favor at higher resolutions. In essence, the i7-12700KF is waiting on the RX 580, not the other way around.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 121.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 4K, the best result is 54.4 FPS on Low settings. The High preset drops to 33.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 24.9 FPS, indicating that 4K is only playable on the lowest preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35355, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289).

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 91 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 34.3 FPS, a difference of 56.7 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have a high benchmark percentile?

A: The RX 580 has a percentile rank of 53, meaning it performs better than 53% of all GPUs in the database, which is a mid-range position.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 580 has a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, which is a key factor in its performance at high resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is the Medium preset at 1920x1080. This yields an average FPS of 85.4, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 1080p also works well at 70.7 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a better balance between visual fidelity and frame rate stability. For players who prioritize performance above all else, the Low preset at 1080p is the only option that exceeds 120 FPS (121.2).

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the highest setting that maintains playability, with an average of 63.5 FPS. The High preset at 51.2 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 34.3 FPS is too choppy for a competitive sports game. The Low preset at 1440p is the safest choice for a locked 60 FPS experience, with 91 FPS providing a large margin of error. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the 54.4 FPS average might dip below 60 in intense scenes.

The data suggests that the Ultra preset is not worth using at any resolution. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 25.4 FPS (from 70.7 to 45.3), which is a significant loss for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a boxing game. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, offering a 20.6% improvement over High at 1080p (85.4 vs 70.7) while still looking acceptable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings is available. The Low preset delivers 121.2 FPS, Medium delivers 85.4 FPS, High delivers 70.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 45.3 FPS. The step-down from Low to Medium is 35.8 FPS, and from Medium to High is 14.7 FPS, while from High to Ultra is 25.4 FPS. This shows that the Low to Medium transition is the most costly, while the Medium to High transition is the smallest.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 91 FPS for Low, 63.5 FPS for Medium, 51.2 FPS for High, and 34.3 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 27.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 16.9 FPS. The 1440p results are roughly 75% of the 1080p results across all settings, which is less than the pixel count difference (77.8%), indicating a slight CPU influence at lower resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 54.4 FPS, Medium 39.8 FPS, High 33.6 FPS, and Ultra 24.9 FPS. The 4K results are roughly 45% of the 1080p results, showing a disproportionate drop due to the GPU’s memory bandwidth limits. The highest setting at 4K (24.9 FPS) is barely above 20 FPS, making it unplayable for most users. The data confirms that the RX 580 is the sole determinant of performance at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing ranks 1476 out of 1580 combos. This places it in the bottom 7% of all tested systems, which is a poor showing for a CPU that ranks in the 89th percentile. The ranking is heavily skewed by the GPU, as the RX 580’s 53rd percentile is far below the average of other tested GPUs. The combo’s rank of 1476 suggests that most other combinations in the database are better suited for this game, likely due to more modern graphics cards.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14400 and i9-12900HX, would likely rank higher when paired with a more capable GPU, but with the RX 580, the bottleneck is insurmountable. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, has a similar average score (13549 vs 13559), meaning that swapping the RX 580 for a GTX 950 would not change the ranking significantly. The data indicates that the CPU is not the issue; the GPU simply lacks the raw power to push this game to higher frame rates.

The rank of 1476 out of 1580 is a stark reminder that the RX 580 is end-of-life hardware. The combo’s performance in Undisputed is acceptable for 1080p gaming on Medium settings, but it cannot compete with more modern configurations. The i7-12700KF is a future-proof component, but it is wasted in this pairing for a game that is so GPU-bound. If the GPU were upgraded, the CPU would be able to support much higher frame rates, as evidenced by its strong synthetic benchmarks.