Undisputed

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

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on the Alder Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz can boost up to 5.00 GHz, and the chip carries 25 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core. These specifications place the CPU in the 89th percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 35355. In synthetic multi-threaded workloads, the chip scores 28979 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9983 in 3DMark max threads, while single-thread performance reaches 4091 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1043 in 3DMark single-thread.

For Undisputed, a sports title that relies on consistent frame pacing rather than extreme thread counts, the CPU's balanced throughput matters less than its ability to feed the GPU at high frame rates. The data shows the i7-12700KF holds its own against close rivals: it sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-14400, 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-13800H, 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-12900HX, and 0.3% above the Intel Core i5-13600T in average benchmark scores. These negligible deltas mean the processor is effectively interchangeable with its nearest competitors for this game's workload.

The 20-thread count and 5.00 GHz boost clock prove especially relevant at 1080p, where the CPU has to work harder to keep up with the GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 355.9 FPS average, which is over 90 FPS higher than at 1440p Low (257.7 FPS) and more than double the 4K Low result (165.1 FPS). This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-threaded strength — reflected in its 3984 PassMark single-thread score — becomes the limiting factor less frequently, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs.

The processor's 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest headroom for overclocking, but the measured results already show strong performance without such tuning. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU becomes the bottleneck, the CPU still manages to keep the average at 61.5 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset does not fully saturate this processor's capabilities. The benchmark results across all resolutions and settings point to a CPU that comfortably handles Undisputed's physics, AI, and rendering overhead without becoming a constraint.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across the four settings presets at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 61.5 FPS average, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. Dropping to High improves the average to 99.2 FPS, a 61% increase over Ultra that suggests High is the sweet spot for 4K. Medium at 4K yields 114.8 FPS, and Low jumps to 165.1 FPS, but these lower presets sacrifice visual fidelity that the GPU can clearly handle.

At 2560x1440, the story shifts. High settings produce 151.4 FPS average, which is already well above the refresh rate of most 1440p monitors. Medium reaches 182.8 FPS, while Low tops out at 257.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 98.7 FPS, still smooth but noticeably lower than High. Given that High at 1440p offers over 150 FPS, this combination of resolution and preset provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate for competitive play.

The 1920x1080 results show extreme headroom. Ultra at 1080p achieves 132.4 FPS, High reaches 207.5 FPS, Medium hits 255.4 FPS, and Low delivers a staggering 355.9 FPS. For esports-style play where every millisecond matters, 1080p Low or Medium offers frame rates that exceed most high-refresh-rate displays' capabilities. However, for a sports simulation like Undisputed, the visual detail of High at 1080p (207.5 FPS) provides an excellent experience without the need to drop to lower presets.

The optimal choice depends on resolution. For 4K displays, High settings at 99.2 FPS represent the best measured trade-off, as Ultra's 61.5 FPS may introduce noticeable stutter during fast action. At 1440p, High at 151.4 FPS is the recommended preset — it maintains smoothness while preserving graphical fidelity. At 1080p, High at 207.5 FPS offers the best experience, though players with 240 Hz or higher refresh monitors may prefer Low or Medium to maximize frame rates beyond 250 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average is 355.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 257.7 FPS at 2560x1440 Low, followed by 255.4 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 61.5 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. However, High settings at 4K produce 99.2 FPS, offering a more comfortable margin.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35355 on average, which is 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336) and 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416). It also edges out the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289) by 0.2% and the Intel Core i5-13600T (35256) by 0.3%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 yield 151.4 FPS, while Ultra produces 98.7 FPS. The difference is 52.7 FPS, making High significantly faster while likely offering similar visual quality in most scenes.

Q: Does the GPU's performance place it in a competitive position?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 34780. It trails the NVIDIA A2 by 0.2% but leads the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 by 0.3%, the AMD Radeon HD 7970 by 0.7%, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 by 0.8%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 355.9 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the dataset. This suggests the GPU is the primary driver at this resolution, as the CPU's 20 threads and high boost clock provide ample headroom for the frame rates observed.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 526th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the upper third of all configurations, specifically in the 66.7th percentile of tested systems. The rank reflects the overall performance across all measured settings and resolutions, not just peak frame rates.

Given the CPU's 89th percentile standing and the GPU's 79th percentile, the combo's 526th rank suggests the pairing performs slightly below what the individual component percentiles might imply. This discrepancy likely stems from the game's modest thread utilization — Undisputed does not heavily tax the CPU's 20 threads, as evidenced by the relatively small frame rate differences between resolutions at lower settings. At 1080p Low (355.9 FPS), the system outpaces many combos with higher-end CPUs but weaker GPUs, while at 4K Ultra (61.5 FPS), it falls behind configurations with stronger graphics cards.

The rank of 526 out of 1580 means 1054 tested combos perform worse, while 525 perform better. This positions the i7-12700KF + RX 9070 as a solid mid-to-upper tier option for Undisputed. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture-heavy scenes at 4K Ultra do not cause stuttering due to memory limitations, even if the 61.5 FPS average at that preset is not ideal for competitive play.

Comparatively, the combo's performance at 1440p High (151.4 FPS) and 1080p High (207.5 FPS) demonstrates that it excels in the most common gaming scenarios. The 526th rank should be interpreted as a balanced result — the CPU and GPU complement each other well, with neither component dragging the system down significantly. For players targeting 1440p or 1080p with high refresh rates, this combo ranks effectively among the top tested configurations despite the overall numeric rank.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 uses the Navi 48 chip built on TSMC's 4 nm process with RDNA 4.0 architecture. It packs 53,900 million transistors across a 357 mm² die, with 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1330 MHz, a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz, while memory runs at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus. This configuration yields 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth, 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate, 564.5 GTexel/s texture rate, and 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 compute.

The RX 9070's 16 GB frame buffer is particularly relevant for Undisputed at 4K. The measured results show that at 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo achieves 61.5 FPS, while High settings reach 99.2 FPS. The difference between Medium (114.8 FPS) and High (99.2 FPS) at 4K is modest, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are not the primary constraints at these settings. Instead, the rendering load from higher presets appears to limit performance.

At 1440p, the GPU's strength becomes apparent. High settings deliver 151.4 FPS, and even Ultra produces 98.7 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows near-linear improvements: High improves from 99.2 to 151.4 FPS (52.6% increase), Medium from 114.8 to 182.8 FPS (59.2% increase), and Low from 165.1 to 257.7 FPS (56.1% increase). This consistent scaling indicates the GPU is well-utilized across resolutions without hitting VRAM or bandwidth walls.

The RX 9070's 2520 MHz boost clock and 56 ray tracing cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. For a sports game like Undisputed, ray tracing is unlikely to be a major factor, but the GPU's raw rasterization performance — reflected in its 25381 PassMark G3D score and 133741 Geekbench OpenCL score — drives the high frame rates observed. The GPU's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design require a 550 W suggested PSU and two 8-pin power connectors, indicating a power envelope that is substantial but manageable for most gaming systems.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA A2 (0.2% ahead), NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (0.3% behind), AMD Radeon HD 7970 (0.7% behind), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (0.8% behind). These tight deltas show the RX 9070 sits in a competitive cluster, though the gaming-specific results in Undisputed — particularly the 355.9 FPS at 1080p Low — demonstrate that its real-world performance in this title is strong. The GPU's 79th percentile overall ranking, combined with its 16 GB VRAM, ensures that Undisputed at high resolutions and settings remains fluid across most of the measured configurations.