Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Undisputed, securing the 1710th position out of 3718 tested combos. This placement puts it in the top 46% of all systems tested, indicating a well-balanced pairing capable of handling the game’s demands across most settings. The data shows this combo is neither a top-tier powerhouse nor a struggling entry, but rather a dependable mid-to-high performer that excels at 1080p and 1440p, with expected compromises at 4K Ultra. Benchmark results suggest the pairing is well-matched for a sports title like this, where high frame rates often matter more than absolute visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1710 out of 3718 places it in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a majority of systems while still leaving significant headroom above the lower quartile. The ranking reflects a synergistic balance: the CPU’s 85th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU’s 71st percentile among all graphics cards combine to produce a result that is greater than the sum of its parts in this specific title. This suggests that Undisputed is not heavily bottlenecked by either component, as the system achieves frame rates that are competitive with many higher-tier setups. The data implies that users with this combo can expect a consistently smooth experience, particularly at mainstream resolutions, without the need for aggressive settings compromises.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor built on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 3DMark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a 16-thread score of 9282 and a max-thread score of 9983, alongside a single-thread score of 1043. In a game like Undisputed, which is a sports simulation, these numbers indicate the CPU can easily handle gameplay logic, physics, and AI calculations without becoming a limiting factor at high frame rates. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 further confirms its ability to manage background tasks and game threads simultaneously. Comparing to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700KF sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12700K and the Intel Core i5-13600T, showing that its performance is tightly clustered with similar-generation parts. While the CPU’s L3 cache of 25 MB (shared) is not the largest, it is sufficient for this game’s demands, as evidenced by the high FPS numbers at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more pronounced.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, provides 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. Its boost clock reaches 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz, and it offers 2560 shading units and 40 ray accelerators. In Undisputed, the GPU’s role becomes more critical as resolution increases, and the data supports this: at 1080p Medium, the combo hits 207 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 50 FPS. The card’s Passmark G3D score of 20700 places it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are notably slower, with the AMD Radeon R9 M395X being just 0.5% behind and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile trailing by 1.1%. This indicates the RX 6750 XT is a competent performer, but the sharp FPS decline at 4K Ultra shows that its 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is taxed heavily by the game’s highest settings at that resolution. The GPU’s 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the 12 GB frame buffer, though the data suggests that Ultra settings at 4K are nearing the card’s practical limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates: 288 FPS on Low, 207 FPS on Medium (with a min of 176 and max of 238), 172 FPS on High, and 110 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate the system is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution, as even the lowest settings produce frame rates that far exceed typical display refresh rates. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU beginning to assert its influence: 208 FPS on Low, 150 FPS on Medium (min 127, max 172), 124 FPS on High, and 80 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, suggesting a balanced scaling. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck: 132 FPS on Low, 95 FPS on Medium (min 81, max 109), 78 FPS on High, and 50 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS is the only point where the combo falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this setting is only viable for users who prioritize visual quality over smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights into the system’s bottleneck behavior. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 288 FPS at 1080p to 208 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% decrease) and then to 132 FPS at 4K (a further 36.5% decrease from 1440p). This steep decline at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU limitation, as the CPU’s headroom becomes irrelevant once the GPU’s pixel throughput is saturated. In contrast, at Ultra settings, the drop is more gradual: from 110 FPS at 1080p to 80 FPS at 1440p (a 27.3% decrease) and then to 50 FPS at 4K (a 37.5% decrease from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the RX 6750 XT’s rendering capabilities scale predictably with resolution, and the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (as shown by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1043) ensures it does not introduce additional bottlenecks until frame rates exceed 200 FPS. The data implies that at 1080p, the i7-12700KF is the limiting component, but from 1440p upward, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the user’s resolution and refresh rate priorities. For 1080p users with high-refresh monitors (144Hz or above), the Medium preset at 207 FPS (min 176) offers the best balance, as it provides a substantial frame rate buffer above the 144 FPS threshold while maintaining a stable minimum. The High preset at 172 FPS is also viable, but the Ultra preset at 110 FPS is only recommended for those with 120Hz displays who prioritize visual fidelity. At 1440p, the High preset at 124 FPS is the sweet spot for 120Hz monitors, while Medium at 150 FPS is better suited for 144Hz+ displays. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is acceptable for 75Hz monitors but falls short of 120Hz requirements. For 4K, the Medium preset at 95 FPS (min 81) is the only viable option for smooth gameplay on 60Hz displays, as High at 78 FPS is playable but less consistent, and Ultra at 50 FPS introduces noticeable stutter. The data clearly shows that Medium is the most versatile preset, offering playable frame rates across all three resolutions, while Ultra is best reserved for 1080p or 1440p with lower refresh expectations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS on Ultra settings?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo achieves 110 FPS, and at 2560x1440 Ultra, it hits 80 FPS. Both comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold, while 3840x2160 Ultra drops to 50 FPS, which is below the standard.

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700K?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, while the i7-12700K scores 35287, showing a 0.2% difference. This places them in a virtual tie, with the KF variant being marginally faster in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT significantly faster than its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011, while the R9 M395X scores 25891, a difference of 0.5%. This is a negligible performance gap in practice, though the RX 6750 XT does offer 12 GB of VRAM compared to the R9’s unspecified amount.

Q: Why does the FPS drop so sharply from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The frame rate falls from 288 FPS at 1080p to 132 FPS at 4K, a 54.2% reduction. This is due to the GPU’s rendering load increasing with pixel count, while the CPU’s high single-thread performance (score of 1043) ensures it is not the limiting factor until frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: Yes, but only on lower settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, it achieves 150 FPS (min 127), which is above 144 FPS. However, at High settings, it drops to 124 FPS, so users must choose between Medium for full refresh-rate utilization or High for improved visuals.

Q: What does the combo’s rank of 1710 out of 3718 imply for future game performance?

A: The rank places this combo in the top 46% of tested systems, suggesting it will handle most current titles well at 1080p and 1440p. However, the significant drop to 50 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that future, more demanding games may require lower settings at that resolution.