Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT pairing delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, with benchmark results showing a combination that scales effectively across resolutions. The data indicates a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and smooth 4K gameplay, though the balance between CPU and GPU shifts predictably as resolution increases.

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, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which provides substantial single-thread headroom. The processor's cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 25 MB L3 cache. This cache hierarchy is well-suited for gaming workloads that benefit from fast access to frequently used data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-12700KF demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities, scoring 28979 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 12171 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread performance is equally notable, with Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4091 and Geekbench single-core score of 2526. The processor's 3DMark results show progressive scaling from 2065 in the 2-thread test to 9983 in the max-thread test, indicating efficient utilization of additional cores.

The CPU's role in Undisputed is evident when examining frame rates across settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 371.4 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames far beyond typical display refresh rates. The processor's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35355, positions it slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 by 0.1% and the Intel Core i9-12900HX by 0.2%, while trailing the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.2%.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture using TSMC's 4 nm process, featuring the Navi 48 chip with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1660 MHz and a boost clock of 2970 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. Memory configuration includes 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's rendering capabilities include 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation processors. It also features 64 ray tracing cores, which contribute to its performance in modern titles. The pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s indicate substantial fill rate capacity. Compute performance is rated at 48.66 TFLOPS FP32, with FP16 reaching 97.32 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

In standard benchmarks, the RX 9070 XT achieves a Passmark G3D score of 26795 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 184026. Its 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39647, places it within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon Pro 575 and 0.2% of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile. The GPU's impact on Undisputed is most visible at higher resolutions, where frame rates remain playable even at Ultra settings.

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

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear scaling pattern that identifies the primary performance limiter. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 371.4 FPS, dropping to 271 FPS at 1440p and 170.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly significant as pixel count rises.

The High settings preset shows a similar but less dramatic trend: 224.1 FPS at 1080p, 159.1 FPS at 1440p, and 102.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 54.1%, nearly identical to the Low preset reduction. This consistency suggests that the scaling factor is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario, with 141.8 FPS at 1080p, 105.2 FPS at 1440p, and 66.7 FPS at 4K. The 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is slightly smaller than the other presets, implying that at this quality level, the GPU is already heavily loaded even at lower resolutions. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom to drive high frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the more limiting component across all settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 447th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the top 28.3% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result given the game's genre and the balance of components. The rank reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings and resolutions.

The CPU's contribution to this rank is significant, as its 89th percentile standing among all processors ensures it does not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking complements this, providing sufficient rendering power to match the CPU's output. The delta between the two components' percentile rankings is small, indicating a well-matched pairing.

In the context of the nearest rival combos, the i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35355 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14400's 35336, with a delta of just 0.1%. This suggests that systems using either processor would likely achieve similar results in Undisputed, assuming equivalent GPU configurations. The rank of 447 out of 1580 places this combo in the upper quartile of tested systems, which aligns with the high frame rates observed in the measured data.

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

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings presets for different resolution targets. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low achieving 371.4 FPS, Medium reaching 270.4 FPS, High hitting 224.1 FPS, and Ultra still managing 141.8 FPS. For competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized, the Low preset offers the highest headroom, but the Medium preset at 270.4 FPS provides a better balance of visual quality and performance.

At 1440p, the scaling pattern continues with Low at 271 FPS, Medium at 192 FPS, High at 159.1 FPS, and Ultra at 105.2 FPS. The High preset at 159.1 FPS represents a strong choice for most users, as it maintains high frame rates while providing substantial visual improvements over Medium. The Ultra preset at 105.2 FPS remains above the 100 FPS threshold, making it viable for users with high refresh rate displays who prioritize image quality.

For 4K gaming, the recommendations shift significantly. The Low preset achieves 170.7 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution, while Medium delivers 123.5 FPS and High reaches 102.9 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 66.7 FPS, which is below the ideal range for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate displays. The data suggests that High settings at 4K, with 102.9 FPS, offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, as it remains comfortably above 100 FPS while providing a substantial upgrade over Medium. Users seeking maximum smoothness at 4K should consider the Medium preset at 123.5 FPS, while those prioritizing visual quality at the expense of some frame rate can select High. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided for competitive play, as the 66.7 FPS result is noticeably lower than the other options.