Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake desktop processor with a 3.60 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. Its benchmark profile shows a strong balance between single-threaded and multithreaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,979 and a single-core score of 4,091. In the context of Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on physics and AI simulation for boxing matches, this CPU provides ample headroom. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 212.9 FPS, a figure so high that the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor at that resolution. The processor’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 9,282 and max-thread score of 9,983 indicate that even when the game engine spawns numerous background tasks, the i7-12700KF has enough parallel throughput to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

The i7-12700KF sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,355. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i5-14400 scores 35,336 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35,289 (0.2% slower), and the Intel Core i7-13800H scores 35,416 (0.2% faster). These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the i7-12700KF delivers effectively identical CPU-bound performance to those chips. The processor’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide a robust foundation for feeding the GPU, though the measured FPS data suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The launch MSRP of this CPU is $384, and it is unlocked for overclocking, which could yield marginal gains in CPU-heavy scenes, though the benchmark data does not quantify that potential.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip on a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock is 2,491 MHz, with a game clock of 2,044 MHz, and it houses 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. In Undisputed, the GPU’s role becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the RX 6600 produces 81.1 FPS, which drops to 61.1 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and further to 34.4 FPS at 4K Ultra. This steep decline—a 57.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra—demonstrates that the RX 6600’s 8 GB frame buffer and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for maintaining high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it at the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 25,235. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 890M (25,246, 0.0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25,180, 0.2% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25,120, 0.5% faster). The RX 6600’s DirectX 12 score of 51 and Vulkan score of 80,492 suggest it can handle modern APIs, but the measured FPS data indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K. At 4K High, the card manages 54.8 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, while at 4K Ultra it falls to 34.4 FPS, which is below the threshold for a fluid sports experience. The GPU’s 132 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a modest power draw, but the performance ceiling is clearly defined by its memory bandwidth and ROP count.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 212.9 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU and GPU are both capable of running the game at near-maximum frame rates. Moving to 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 150.9, a 29.1% reduction, while 4K Low yields 99.1 FPS, a 53.4% drop from 1080p. This scaling is typical of a GPU that is becoming the limiting factor, as the i7-12700KF’s single-thread score of 4,091 in Cinebench R23 ensures that CPU performance does not degrade with resolution.

The gap between settings at each resolution further confirms the GPU’s role. At 1080p, Ultra settings produce 81.1 FPS compared to Low’s 212.9 FPS—a 131.8 FPS difference, or 61.9% lower performance. At 1440p, the difference between Low (150.9 FPS) and Ultra (61.1 FPS) is 89.8 FPS, a 59.5% drop. At 4K, the gap narrows to 64.7 FPS (from 99.1 Low to 34.4 Ultra), a 65.3% drop. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint, while the CPU’s ability to feed frames remains constant. The data suggests that the i7-12700KF is never the bottleneck in this configuration, even at 1080p Low where the FPS exceeds 200, as the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,526 provide sufficient per-core performance for the game’s logic.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings for this configuration depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 123.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and even Ultra achieves 81.1 FPS, making it viable for players with high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 152.6 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, but High is the recommended choice because it provides a 30.6 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining a significant visual uplift over Medium. For competitive play, Low at 212.9 FPS is the best option, as it maximizes frame rate for minimal input lag.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 88.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays. Medium at 109.8 FPS offers a better experience, while Ultra at 61.1 FPS is borderline, dipping below the 60 FPS comfort zone. The recommendation for 1440p is Medium, as it provides a 21.4 FPS advantage over High and remains above 100 FPS, ensuring fluid motion. Low at 150.9 FPS is the highest frame rate option, but the visual compromise is significant. At 4K, the situation is more constrained: High at 54.8 FPS is the highest playable setting, while Medium at 70.3 FPS is smoother but requires a visual downgrade. Ultra at 34.4 FPS is not recommended due to stuttering, and Low at 99.1 FPS sacrifices too much detail. The best 4K experience is Medium, which balances playability with acceptable image quality, though players may prefer High if they prioritize visuals over frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 212.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the data that exceeds 200 FPS, indicating the CPU and GPU are both highly capable at this resolution.

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to its nearest rival in performance?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35,355, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H, which scores 35,416. These differences are negligible in gaming scenarios.

*Q: Is the RX 6600 capable of running Undisputed at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 34.4, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at High settings, the 4K average FPS is 54.8, making Medium (70.3 FPS) the highest playable preset.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 123.2 at 1920x1080 to 88.4 at 2560x1440, and finally to 54.8 at 3840x2160. This represents a 55.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the GPU’s limitation at higher resolutions.

Q: Which settings provide the best experience at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 109.8 FPS offers the best balance, as it stays above 100 FPS while providing better visuals than Low (150.9 FPS). High at 88.4 FPS is also viable, but Medium provides a 24.2% frame rate advantage.

Q: How does the RX 6600 rank against all GPUs?

A: The RX 6600 is at the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,235. It is statistically tied with the AMD Radeon 890M (0.0% delta) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (0.2% faster) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (0.5% faster).