Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-12700KF + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a formidable performance profile in Undisputed, a sports title that is far more demanding than its genre peers might suggest. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings indicate a system that is consistently capable of high refresh rate play, with the data showing a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution climbs. The combo ranks in the 735th position out of 3,718 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20.2% of all systems evaluated for this game. This is a strong showing, though the ranking reveals that while the hardware is potent, there are numerous other combinations that extract even more performance from the title. The measured data shows no instances of the system falling below playable thresholds, even at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings, which reflects the balance of the CPU and GPU pairing.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz can boost up to 5.00 GHz, and it features a 25 MB shared L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides flexibility in system configuration. In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, physics, and AI. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, where the frame rates are exceptionally high.

For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 404 FPS, which far exceeds the refresh rate of any mainstream monitor. This indicates that the CPU has ample headroom to process game data without limiting the frame output. The 3DMark scores for the CPU are also informative: a single-thread score of 1,043 and a max-thread score of 9,983. The single-thread performance is crucial for games that rely on a few heavily loaded threads, while the multi-thread score shows the processor can handle parallel workloads effectively. In Undisputed, which likely uses multiple threads for player and referee AI, the 20 threads provide a safety margin, though the data suggests that even a processor with fewer threads could achieve high frame rates given the GPU's capability.

The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks like Cinebench R23 (multi-core score of 28,838) and Geekbench (multi-core score of 14,367) confirms its position as a high-end desktop part. Its percentile rank of 85 among all CPUs indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market. However, when compared to its nearest rivals, the performance is nearly identical: it is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700T, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-12700K. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i7-12700KF is essentially on par with other high-end processors, and the differences in Undisputed frame rates would be negligible. The data shows that this CPU is more than sufficient for the game, as the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution is primarily governed by the GPU.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 404 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling for this system in the game, where the GPU and CPU are least stressed by visual effects.

Q: How does the combo rank among other tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 735th out of 3,718 tested combinations. This places it in the top 20% of all systems tested for Undisputed, indicating that it is a high-performing configuration but not the absolute top-tier.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average frame rate is 155 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 71 FPS. This represents a 54.2% decrease in performance, demonstrating that the game becomes heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data shows that at 1440p with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 210 FPS. This is still a very high frame rate, suggesting that neither component is severely limiting. However, the drop from 404 FPS at 1080p Low to 292 FPS at 1440p Low indicates that the GPU is beginning to play a larger role, as the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck at these frame rates.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium settings, the minimum frame rate recorded is 113 FPS and the maximum is 153 FPS, with an average of 133 FPS. This shows that the system maintains a consistent frame rate without significant dips, even at 4K.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 13,745. It is 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon 660M, 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, and 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon RX 570X. It is 1.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. These deltas are very small, indicating that the GPU's raw compute performance is similar to these other cards.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured frame rates, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all tested resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system produces an average of 290 FPS with a minimum of 247 FPS and a maximum of 334 FPS. This is an extremely smooth experience, well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the frame time consistency is excellent given the narrow spread. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 210 FPS, still exceptionally high, with a minimum of 178 FPS. Even at 4K Medium, the average is 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS, ensuring that the game remains fluid on 4K displays.

The High preset is also viable, offering 240 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. These are all playable frame rates, but the Medium preset offers a significant performance headroom that could be beneficial in chaotic moments of a boxing match. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, comes at a steep cost: 155 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 71 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra frame rate of 71 FPS is still playable, but it approaches the lower bound of what is considered smooth for a fast-paced action game. The Low preset, while delivering massive frame rates (404 FPS at 1080p, 292 FPS at 1440p, 185 FPS at 4K), likely sacrifices too much visual detail for a game that emphasizes character models and arena aesthetics.

Therefore, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a minimum of 113 FPS at 4K and 178 FPS at 1440p, ensuring that the frame rate never dips below a level that would be noticeable to the player. The data shows that the gap between Medium and High is roughly 20-25% in frame rate, while the visual difference is often less perceptible in a fast-moving sports title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo's rank of 735 out of 3,718 tested combinations is a strong result, placing it in the 80.2nd percentile of all systems tested for Undisputed. This means that the configuration outperforms roughly 80% of the other tested setups, which is a significant achievement given the game's demanding nature. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, and the data suggests that this pairing is well-suited for the title.

However, it is important to contextualize this rank. The fact that there are 734 other combos that rank higher indicates that there are more powerful configurations available, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or CPUs that can push frame rates even higher. The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i5-13600T, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, so the CPU is not the differentiating factor in the rank. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals, like the AMD Radeon 660M and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, have very similar benchmark scores, suggesting that the GPU is also not uniquely positioned. The rank is therefore a function of the specific combination of the i7-12700KF and RX 7900 XT, which the data shows is a highly capable pair.

The fact that the GPU has a percentile rank of only 55 among all GPUs is notable. This suggests that while the RX 7900 XT is a powerful card, there are many GPUs that score higher in synthetic benchmarks. Yet, in Undisputed, the combo still achieves a top-20% rank, which indicates that the game's engine is well-optimized for this particular hardware configuration, or that the CPU's strengths complement the GPU's architecture effectively. The data does not provide a direct comparison to other combos with the same CPU or GPU, but the overall rank is a clear indicator of the system's capability.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates across resolutions demonstrate a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 404 at 1080p to 292 at 1440p, a 27.7% decrease, and then to 185 at 4K, a further 36.6% decrease from 1440p. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.2%. This steep decline is a clear sign that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload remains relatively constant while the GPU's pixel-pushing requirements increase dramatically.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 290 FPS at 1080p, 210 FPS at 1440p (a 27.6% drop), and 133 FPS at 4K (a 36.7% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings indicates a stable performance curve. At High settings, the drops are 27.5% from 1080p to 1440p (240 to 174 FPS) and 36.8% from 1440p to 4K (174 to 110 FPS). The pattern is remarkably uniform, suggesting that the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with resolution.

This scaling behavior confirms that the Intel Core i7-12700KF has ample headroom to keep up with the GPU's demands, even at 1080p where the frame rates are exceptionally high. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates at 1080p to be similar to those at 1440p or 4K, as the CPU's workload would cap the output. Instead, the frame rates scale with resolution, which is the hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario. The data strongly suggests that for this combo, the RX 7900 XT is the component that determines the final frame rate in Undisputed, and the CPU is more than capable of supporting it.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed picture of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the Low settings produce an average of 404 FPS, which is the highest recorded for any configuration. The Medium settings yield an average of 290 FPS, with a minimum of 247 FPS and a maximum of 334 FPS. High settings drop the average to 240 FPS, while Ultra settings bring it down to 155 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 61.6%, showing that the visual settings have a profound impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low settings average 292 FPS. Medium settings average 210 FPS, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 241 FPS. High settings average 174 FPS, and Ultra settings average 112 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 61.6%, which is identical to the 1080p scaling, indicating that the settings have a proportional effect regardless of resolution. The minimum frame rate at 1440p Medium is 178 FPS, which is still well above any potential threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Low settings average 185 FPS. Medium settings average 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. High settings average 110 FPS, and Ultra settings average 71 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is also 61.6%, maintaining the consistent scaling pattern. The minimum frame rate at 4K Medium is 113 FPS, which ensures a fluid experience, but the Ultra setting's minimum is not recorded, though the average of 71 FPS suggests it could dip into the 60s during intense scenes. This data shows that the combo is capable of running the game at high frame rates across all resolutions, with the Medium preset offering the best combination of visual quality and performance headroom.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1387 MHz, a boost clock of 2394 MHz, and a game clock of 2025 MHz. With 5,376 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 192 render output units, the card is designed for high-resolution gaming. Its FP32 performance is 51.48 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

In the context of Undisputed, the GPU's role is to render the character models, the boxing ring, and the environmental details. The 20 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K Ultra settings, as the title is unlikely to exceed 8-10 GB of memory usage. The high memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s ensures that textures can be streamed quickly, which is important for maintaining consistent frame rates. The boost clock of 2394 MHz allows the GPU to reach high performance levels when needed, and the data shows that it is capable of delivering 71 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a demanding workload.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a mixed picture. Its Passmark G3D score is 29,009, which is strong, but its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5,623. The GPU's percentile rank of 55 among all GPUs indicates that it is a mid-to-high-range performer in synthetic tests. However, in Undisputed, the measured frame rates show that the card performs exceptionally well, suggesting that the game's engine is well-optimized for RDNA 3.0 architecture. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon 660M and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, have very similar average benchmark scores, but those are not comparable in terms of gaming performance, as the RX 7900 XT is a desktop card with far higher power limits and memory bandwidth. The data confirms that the GPU is the key component in this combo, and its capabilities are well-matched to the CPU's strengths, resulting in the high frame rates observed.