Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT lands at rank 863 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the middle of the pack, a position driven more by the graphics card’s mid-range standing than the processor’s strong multi-threaded showing. The GPU sits at the 77th percentile among all tested GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile, indicating that the combination’s overall placement is held back by the graphics subsystem in this sports title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 863 out of 1580 is a solidly mid-table result, but the underlying components tell a more nuanced story. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a high-performing processor, posting an average benchmark score of 35355, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-14400, which scores 35336 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core i7-13800H at 35416 (0.2% higher). The margin between these chips is negligible, showing that the 12700KF is operating at the top of its class.

However, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, with an average benchmark score of 33721, sits at the 77th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, scores 33493, a delta of just 0.7%, making the 6700 XT effectively a peer to that higher-tier card in synthetic tests. The pairing’s 863rd place out of 1580 suggests that while the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, the graphics card’s performance ceiling defines the experience in Undisputed. The data shows a balanced but not exceptional setup, where the processor outperforms its percentile ranking relative to the GPU’s more modest standing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT carries 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clocks are set with a base of 2321 MHz and a boost of 2581 MHz, with the game clock rated at 2424 MHz. These specifications are relevant because Undisputed is a sports title that relies on sustained frame delivery rather than peak burst performance. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the rendering workload, and its 40 ray accelerators provide support for advanced lighting effects, though the game’s settings likely do not heavily tax those features.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU’s raw throughput is the primary driver of results. At 1080p, the card easily exceeds 100 FPS even at Ultra settings, hitting 104 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 170 FPS (274 vs 104), which indicates that the GPU scales well with settings but is not bottlenecked by the CPU at lower presets. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 51 FPS, showing that the 12 GB frame buffer and memory bandwidth are stretched at the highest resolution and settings. The GPU’s 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for 1440p High, where it achieves 118.3 FPS, but the card’s mid-range positioning becomes evident at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a clear sweet spot: High settings. At 1440p High, the combo delivers 118.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. At 1080p High, the frame rate climbs to 163.1 FPS, making this preset ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset offers a modest gain—141.4 FPS at 1440p and 198.7 FPS at 1080p—but the visual fidelity drop is not justified by the performance increase, as High already provides a fluid experience.

Ultra settings are the outlier. At 1440p, Ultra yields 77.4 FPS, which is playable but a significant 35% reduction from High. At 4K, Ultra drops to 51 FPS, which is below the comfort zone for competitive play. Low settings push frame rates to 201.1 FPS at 1440p and 274 FPS at 1080p, but these numbers are unnecessary for a sports game where reaction times are less critical than in shooters. The data indicates that High is the optimal choice, balancing visual quality with performance across both 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo’s performance is exceptional. Low settings produce 274 FPS, Medium hits 198.7 FPS, High reaches 163.1 FPS, and Ultra still manages 104 FPS. These numbers show that the RX 6700 XT is never CPU-limited at this resolution, with the i7-12700KF’s 12 cores and 20 threads providing ample headroom. The step from Low to Medium is a 27% drop, while Medium to High is an 18% drop, and High to Ultra is a 36% drop, indicating that Ultra’s effects are disproportionately expensive.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU working harder. Low delivers 201.1 FPS, Medium 141.4 FPS, High 118.3 FPS, and Ultra 77.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High is 27% (163.1 to 118.3 FPS), which is consistent with the increased pixel count. At 4K, the card struggles with the highest presets. Low produces 125.8 FPS, Medium 93.1 FPS, High 77.9 FPS, and Ultra 51 FPS. The 4K High result is nearly identical to the 1440p Ultra result (77.9 vs 77.4 FPS), showing that the GPU’s limits are reached at these settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 163.1 FPS at 1080p to 118.3 FPS at 1440p (a 27% reduction), then to 77.9 FPS at 4K (a 52% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is steeper than the pixel count increase would suggest, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute units are the limiting factor. At Low settings, the drop is more linear: 274 FPS at 1080p, 201.1 FPS at 1440p (27% lower), and 125.8 FPS at 4K (37% lower). The smaller drop at Low settings suggests that the CPU begins to play a larger role when the GPU is less stressed.

The data shows that the i7-12700KF is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The CPU’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 threads provide more than enough processing power for Undisputed’s physics and logic. The limiting component is clearly the RX 6700 XT, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions, particularly at Ultra settings where the 4K result is only 51 FPS. This pattern is typical of a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows 1440p High is the most balanced, delivering 118.3 FPS. 1080p High offers 163.1 FPS for high-refresh displays, while 4K High drops to 77.9 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, it hits 104 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 77.4 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 51 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The i7-12700KF ranks in the 89th percentile of CPUs, while the RX 6700 XT ranks in the 77th percentile. The FPS scaling across resolutions confirms the GPU limits performance.

Q: How does this combo compare to the GPU’s nearest rival?

A: The RX 6700 XT scores 33721, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6800’s score of 33493. This means the 6700 XT is effectively equivalent to that card in synthetic tests.

Q: What settings give the highest frame rate?

A: Low settings at 1080p produce 274 FPS, which is the highest measured. However, High settings at 1080p (163.1 FPS) provide a better visual experience with only a 40% frame rate loss.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance affect the frame rate?

A: The data indicates no CPU bottleneck. The 12700KF’s single-thread score of 4091 in Cinebench R23 and multi-core score of 28979 ensure it can feed the GPU effectively at all tested settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 25 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 provide a robust foundation for gaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 28979 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4091 in single-core, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14400, scores 35336 (0.1% lower), showing that the 12700KF is a top-tier performer for its generation.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is to maintain consistent frame pacing, which it does effortlessly. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (274 FPS) shows that the CPU can push frame rates far beyond what the GPU can render, confirming that it is not a limiting factor. The processor’s 20 threads handle the game’s simulation and AI logic without strain, allowing the RX 6700 XT to operate at its full potential. The data shows that the i7-12700KF is overqualified for this pairing, meaning future GPU upgrades would yield immediate performance gains without requiring a CPU change. Its launch MSRP of $384 reflects its high-end positioning, and its benchmark scores justify that standing in the context of this game.