Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Undisputed, though the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the combination produces extremely high frame rates that suggest the CPU is the primary driver, while at 4K, the GPU’s workload dominates the performance curve. The measured FPS values show a smooth scaling pattern across all settings, indicating a well-balanced platform that prioritizes high refresh rates without sacrificing visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 exposes a predictable but steep performance drop, characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At Low settings, average FPS falls from 347.9 at 1080p to 248.9 at 1440p, a reduction of 99 FPS, and then further to 156.5 at 4K. This represents a 55% decrease from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but still leaves the system comfortably above 144 Hz at 1440p. The pattern suggests that at Low settings, the RX 6800 XT’s raw throughput—backed by a 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB of GDDR6—is the limiting factor once the resolution demands more pixel fill.

Moving to High settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is equally pronounced: 208.7 FPS at 1080p, 149.4 at 1440p, and 96 at 4K. The percentage decrease from 1080p to 4K here is 54%, nearly identical to Low, which indicates that the scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. However, the Ultra preset tells a different story: 131.8 FPS at 1080p, 94.5 at 1440p, and 63.3 at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is the lowest recorded across all configurations, and the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (156.5 vs 63.3 FPS) suggests that the GPU’s shading units and ROPs are fully saturated by the combination of high resolution and maximum effects.

The data implies that at 1080p, the system is not purely GPU-limited. The Core i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, can push frame rates high enough that the RX 6800 XT’s 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the bottleneck, but the CPU’s 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures it never holds the GPU back. At 4K, however, the GPU’s 128 ROPs and 288 TMUs are clearly the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the halving of FPS from Medium to Ultra at that resolution.

CPU Role

The Core i7-12700KF’s architecture—Alder Lake-S on Intel’s 10 nm process—provides a strong foundation for Undisputed’s simulation-heavy gameplay. With 12 cores and 20 threads, the processor excels in multi-threaded workloads, as reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and Geekbench multicore score of 13596. The 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain low latency for game logic, which is critical for a sports title that tracks player positions and physics in real time.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU’s single-thread performance is equally capable, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3984. This is essential for Undisputed, where the main game thread often handles AI decision-making and input processing. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz allows for rapid response to spikes in computational demand, ensuring that frame pacing remains stable even during intense boxing exchanges. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700KF sits effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-14400, showing a delta of just 0.1% in average benchmark scores. This means the CPU is neither a standout nor a weak link in this configuration.

At 1080p with Low settings, the 347.9 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than it can render. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 and max-thread score of 9983 indicate that the processor has ample headroom for even the most complex in-game scenarios. However, the fact that FPS drops by roughly 40% when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings implies that the GPU becomes the limiter sooner than some might expect, given the CPU’s strong multi-core pedigree.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 21 chip, is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this pairing. Its 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s, which is directly reflected in the 4K performance figures. At 4K Ultra, the 63.3 FPS average is respectable but not exceptional, and it highlights the GPU’s limits when pushing both resolution and maximum settings simultaneously. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient even at 4K, as the data shows no catastrophic frame drops or stuttering.

The GPU’s clock behavior—base 1825 MHz, game 2015 MHz, and boost 2250 MHz—allows it to scale performance dynamically. At 1440p High, the 149.4 FPS average indicates that the GPU is operating near its optimal efficiency zone, balancing load between the shading units and memory subsystem. The texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s ensures that detailed textures in Undisputed’s arenas are rendered without noticeable pop-in, even at High settings.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 6800 XT holds a 2.6% lead over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in average benchmark scores, though it trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7%. This places the GPU in a competitive mid-to-high tier, and the measured FPS data confirms that it is more than capable for 1440p gaming, where it exceeds 94 FPS even at Ultra settings. The 4K Ultra figure of 63.3 FPS is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that users targeting 4K may need to dial back to High or Medium for a smoother experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested CPU-GPU combinations, this pairing ranks 565th out of 1580 combos, placing it in the 64th percentile. This is a solid mid-tier ranking, indicating that while the i7-12700KF and RX 6800 XT are not top-of-the-line individually, their combination delivers consistent, high-quality performance in Undisputed. The rank reflects a system that can handle 1440p gaming with ease and 4K gaming with settings adjustments, but it does not compete with flagship configurations that might push 4K Ultra past 100 FPS.

The ranking is particularly telling when considering the CPU’s percentile of 89 versus all CPUs and the GPU’s percentile of 87 versus all GPUs. Both components are above-average individually, yet their combined rank is lower than either percentile suggests. This implies that Undisputed may be more sensitive to one component over the other, or that the combination’s performance is constrained by a specific bottleneck—likely the GPU at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the system can reach 347.9 FPS on Low, which is exceptional, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 63.3 FPS, a figure that is merely adequate. This spread of 284.6 FPS across the resolution and settings matrix indicates that the combo’s ranking is pulled down by its 4K Ultra performance, which is weaker than what a more balanced high-end pairing might achieve.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p gamers, the Ultra preset at 131.8 FPS is the clear choice, as it provides maximum visual quality while still exceeding 120 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 208.7 FPS offers even more headroom for competitive play, but the visual uplift from High to Ultra is likely worth the 76.9 FPS trade-off for most players.

At 1440p, the High preset at 149.4 FPS strikes the best balance between fidelity and smoothness. Ultra drops to 94.5 FPS, which is still playable but may introduce noticeable frame pacing issues on 144 Hz displays. Medium at 179.2 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate over graphics, but High provides a superior visual experience without sacrificing the 144 FPS threshold. For 4K, the Medium preset at 118.2 FPS is recommended, as it maintains high fluidity while looking significantly better than Low (156.5 FPS) but avoiding the steep performance hit of High (96 FPS) or Ultra (63.3 FPS). The data suggests that High at 4K is the best compromise for visual purists, but Medium offers the most consistent experience for competitive play.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 118.2, which is smooth. However, 4K Ultra drops to 63.3 FPS, so users seeking maximum settings should be prepared for lower frame rates.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the system delivers 149.4 FPS, which balances visual quality and performance, and even Ultra reaches 94.5 FPS, making it highly viable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-14400, showing a 0.1% delta in average benchmark scores. It also edges out the Intel Core i9-12900HX by 0.2% and trails the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.2%.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 347.9 FPS, which suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU could likely push even higher frame rates given its strong single-thread performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: The difference is substantial. Low averages 156.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 63.3 FPS, representing a 93.2 FPS drop. This highlights the significant impact of settings on the GPU at high resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank overall?

A: It ranks 565th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the 64th percentile. This indicates solid mid-tier performance, with the GPU and CPU both performing above average individually.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 131.8 at Ultra to 347.9 at Low, with Medium at 250 and High at 208.7. The 1440p results show a similar trend: Low hits 248.9 FPS, Medium 179.2, High 149.4, and Ultra 94.5. At 3840x2160, the figures compress further: Low averages 156.5 FPS, Medium 118.2, High 96, and Ultra 63.3.

These numbers indicate that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear, with FPS dropping by approximately 30-40% depending on settings. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with FPS falling by another 35-45%. The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High is relatively small at each resolution (41.8 FPS at 1080p, 29.8 at 1440p, and 22.2 at 4K), while the gap between High and Ultra is larger (76.9 FPS at 1080p, 54.9 at 1440p, and 32.7 at 4K). This suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a significant computational load, likely due to advanced shadow and reflection effects, which the RX 6800 XT struggles to maintain at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra figure of 63.3 FPS is the only measurement below 90 FPS, confirming that this configuration is best suited for 1440p or 1080p gaming with maximum settings.