Undisputed

# Undisputed — Intel Core i7-12700KF + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a broadly playable experience across Undisputed, with the pairing landing at rank 1633 out of 2813 tested combos. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at 4K while the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads keep frame rates high at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, component roles, and practical settings guidance based solely on the benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

Undisputed exhibits pronounced resolution scaling with this combo, and the pattern reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 252 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 182 FPS, a reduction of 70 FPS (approximately 28% lower), and 4K Low delivers 115 FPS, which is 137 FPS below the 1080p figure (roughly 54% lower). This steep decline from 1080p to 4K indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the limiting component as pixel count rises, with its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth being taxed heavily at higher resolutions.

The Medium settings row amplifies this trend. At 1080p Medium, the average is 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 208 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 131 FPS (min 111, max 151), and at 4K Medium it falls further to 83 FPS (min 70, max 95). The gap between 1080p and 1440p Medium is 50 FPS (about 28% lower), while 1440p to 4K Medium shows a 48 FPS drop (about 37% lower). The percentage loss accelerates at higher resolutions, consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the RX 9060's pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are increasingly saturated.

High settings follow a similar curve: 1080p High yields 150 FPS, 1440p High yields 108 FPS (28% lower), and 4K High yields 69 FPS (54% lower than 1080p, and 36% lower than 1440p). Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 97 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and just 44 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is the lowest measured figure in the entire dataset, showing that this combo cannot sustain fluid frame rates at maximum settings in 4K.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the CPU still has headroom — the i7-12700KF with its 5.00 GHz boost clock and 3.60 GHz base clock can feed frames quickly enough that the GPU's 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes the ceiling. At 4K, the GPU is unquestionably the limiting component, as the FPS drops are proportionally larger than what the resolution increase alone would predict if the CPU were the constraint. For users targeting 4K, the data indicates that even Medium settings (83 FPS) require significant GPU effort, and Ultra (44 FPS) falls below typical smoothness thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Undisputed, this pairing sits at rank 1633 out of 2813, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all tested configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects a balanced but not exceptional pairing: the CPU is strong (85th percentile among all CPUs), while the GPU is more modest (59th percentile among all GPUs). The combination's rank suggests that in Undisputed, the GPU's mid-tier positioning drags the overall result down relative to CPU-heavy workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks show a tight cluster. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (0.1% ahead of the i7-12700KF's 35365 average), the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287 (0.2% behind). This indicates that the i7-12700KF is essentially at parity with its closest competitors in general compute, and any performance differences in Undisputed will come down to game-specific optimization rather than raw CPU capability.

For the GPU, the RX 9060's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 (0.7% ahead), the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 (1% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 (1% behind). The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 places it slightly below the RTX 3060 Ti and slightly above the RX 7700. This places the GPU in a competitive mid-range tier, and the measured FPS in Undisputed reflects that positioning — capable at 1080p and 1440p, but struggling at 4K Ultra.

The combo rank of 1633 out of 2813 means that roughly 42% of tested combos perform better in this game, while 58% perform worse. Given that the CPU is a high-percentile part and the GPU is near the median, the data suggests that pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would likely move the combo significantly higher in the rankings, whereas the current GPU is the limiting factor in Undisputed's heavier settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: The data shows 4K is playable only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 115; at Medium, 83 FPS; at High, 69 FPS; and at Ultra, 44 FPS. For smooth 4K gameplay, Medium settings (83 FPS) represent the practical ceiling, while Ultra falls below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The 1440p results are strong across all settings: Low delivers 182 FPS, Medium 131 FPS, High 108 FPS, and Ultra 70 FPS. Every setting at 1440p exceeds 60 FPS, making it the most versatile resolution for this combo, with 1080p offering even higher frame rates (up to 252 FPS at Low).

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 (0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 (1% lower), and the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862 (1% lower). In Undisputed, the measured FPS reflects this mid-range positioning.

Q: Is the i7-12700KF holding back the RX 9060?

A: The CPU's 12 cores, 20 threads, and 5.00 GHz boost clock place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rivals are within 0.2% in aggregate scores. The resolution scaling data (FPS dropping 54% from 1080p to 4K) suggests the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the measured average FPS is 181, with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 208 FPS. This is the highest minimum FPS recorded across all measured rows, indicating consistent performance without major drops.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1440p Ultra or 4K High?

A: 1440p Ultra averages 70 FPS, while 4K High averages 69 FPS. These are nearly identical, but 1440p Ultra has the advantage of higher pixel density per frame quality setting, making it the better choice between the two for visual fidelity at similar frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Undisputed. For 1080p displays, the data shows that every settings preset delivers above 60 FPS: Low at 252 FPS, Medium at 181 FPS, High at 150 FPS, and Ultra at 97 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p (97 FPS) offers the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable frame rate, making it the recommended choice for 1080p users who prioritize image fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts based on refresh rate priorities. Users with 144 Hz or higher displays will benefit from High settings (108 FPS) or Medium (131 FPS), both of which stay above 100 FPS. For those with 60 Hz displays, Ultra at 70 FPS is viable, though the jump from High (108 FPS) to Ultra (70 FPS) costs 38 FPS for incremental visual gains. The Medium preset at 1440p (131 FPS average, 111 FPS minimum) provides the best balance of frame rate consistency and visual quality for most users, as the minimum FPS remains well above 60.

At 4K, the data strongly favors Medium settings (83 FPS average, 70 FPS minimum) as the optimal choice. Low settings (115 FPS) sacrifice too much visual quality for frame rates that exceed most 4K displays' refresh rates, while High (69 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) either approach or fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 70 FPS ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 60, making it the only 4K setting that guarantees a smooth experience throughout.

For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, 1080p Low (252 FPS) or 1440p Low (182 FPS) offer the highest headroom, though the game's sports genre typically benefits more from consistent frame pacing than extreme FPS. The measured minimum FPS values (only available for Medium settings) show that 1080p Medium (154 FPS min) and 1440p Medium (111 FPS min) have excellent frame time stability, which is more valuable than peak FPS for maintaining control in gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings spectrum is measured. Low settings produce an average of 252 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 208 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings average 150 FPS, and Ultra settings average 97 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 155 FPS (about 62% lower at Ultra), indicating that settings have a substantial impact even at this resolution where the GPU has more headroom.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 182 FPS, Medium at 131 FPS (min 111, max 151), High at 108 FPS, and Ultra at 70 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings: Low falls by 70 FPS, Medium by 50 FPS, High by 42 FPS, and Ultra by 27 FPS. Interestingly, the absolute FPS loss decreases as settings increase, but the percentage loss remains similar (28% for Low, 28% for Medium, 28% for High, and 28% for Ultra), showing uniform resolution scaling behavior.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 115 FPS, Medium at 83 FPS (min 70, max 95), High at 69 FPS, and Ultra at 44 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K costs 67 FPS at Low (37% lower), 48 FPS at Medium (37% lower), 39 FPS at High (36% lower), and 26 FPS at Ultra (37% lower). The consistent percentage drop across settings reinforces that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, as the relative cost of doubling pixel count (approximately 2.25x) is nearly uniform regardless of settings load.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with complete min/max data. At 1080p, the frame range is 154-208 FPS (a 54 FPS spread). At 1440p, the range narrows to 111-151 FPS (a 40 FPS spread). At 4K, the range tightens further to 70-95 FPS (a 25 FPS spread). This compression of frame variability at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's workload becomes more consistent when it is fully saturated, reducing the impact of scene complexity on frame rate fluctuations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF brings 12 cores and 20 threads to the pairing, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide substantial single-thread performance, as evidenced by benchmark scores of 4071 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2255 in Geekbench single-core. The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, supports the game's physics and AI computations typical of a sports title.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not saturated. The jump from 1080p Low (252 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (97 FPS) shows that the CPU can feed frames up to 252 FPS without becoming a limiting factor, as the GPU's rendering load scales with settings. The 3DMark scores reinforce this: multi-threaded performance reaches 9983 at max threads, with 16-thread scores at 9282 and 8-thread at 7211. The 20 threads allow the CPU to handle background tasks and game logic concurrently without starving the rendering pipeline.

The CPU's aggregate benchmark score of 35365 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals within a 0.2% band. This indicates that the i7-12700KF offers near-top-tier compute performance for its generation. In the context of Undisputed, the resolution scaling data (54% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K) confirms that the CPU is not the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as a CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller FPS differences across resolutions.

The 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make this a power-hungry but manageable desktop part. Its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, though the base performance is already sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RX 9060 in this game. The dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provides flexibility, and the PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes ensures adequate bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, though the latter runs at Gen 4 speeds in practice.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060, based on the Navi 44 chip with RDNA 4.0 architecture on a 4 nm process, is the primary determinant of frame rates in Undisputed's higher settings and resolutions. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the GPU delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes a limiting factor at 4K where texture and geometry data demands exceed what this bandwidth can efficiently supply. The 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs provide a compute throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS FP32, with a boost clock of 2990 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz.

The GPU's pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s explain the observed resolution scaling. At 4K (3840x2160), the pixel count is approximately 8.3 million, requiring the GPU to process roughly 4 times the pixels of 1080p. The measured FPS drops from 1080p to 4K (about 54% lower on average across settings) are consistent with a GPU that is bandwidth-limited at higher resolutions, as the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes the bottleneck rather than raw compute.

The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129 (0.7% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 (1% lower). In Undisputed, the measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (97 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (70 FPS) reflect this mid-range positioning, with the GPU struggling to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (44 FPS).

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a notable constraint at 4K. The 132 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate an efficient design, but the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is modest for 4K gaming. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with Undisputed's rendering requirements. The 28 ray tracing cores are present but not heavily utilized in this sports title based on the measured data, which shows traditional rasterization-driven FPS scaling.