Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a playable but tier-dependent experience in Undisputed. The data shows that while the combo can push high refresh rates at lower settings, the Ultra preset becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions, making Medium the most balanced option for consistent performance.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 150.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 110.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a 26.8% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 70.7 FPS, which is 53% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's rendering throughput, rather than the CPU's processing power, is the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The 1080p Ultra average of 94.5 FPS falls to 71.4 FPS at 1440p and then to 42.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is a 55% drop from 1080p Ultra, showing that the GPU struggles to maintain playable frame rates when both resolution and graphical fidelity are maxed out. In contrast, the Low preset shows a similar relative decline but from a much higher baseline: 251.3 FPS at 1080p, 184.2 FPS at 1440p, and 118.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure is still above 60 FPS, confirming that resolution scaling is manageable when shading complexity is reduced.

The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. At High settings, the 110.3 FPS average is smooth, and even Ultra at 71.4 FPS remains playable. The 4K resolution is only viable with Low or Medium settings, as the High and Ultra presets fall below or near the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling analysis points to a GPU that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but is out of its depth at 4K with high-quality presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is rated at 9.062 TFLOPS, and it holds a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

In Undisputed, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth appear adequate for the game's demands. The 8 GB VRAM is not exposed as a bottleneck in the measured results, as even the 4K Ultra preset, which would be the most memory-intensive scenario, still produces a playable 42.5 FPS average. However, the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at any given resolution highlights the GPU's compute limitations. At 1080p, the difference between Low (251.3 FPS) and Ultra (94.5 FPS) is 156.8 FPS, a 62% reduction. This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's shading units and texture rate (283.2 GTexel/s) are heavily taxed by the higher-detail settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores align with its in-game performance. Its Passmark G3D score of 18169 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 are consistent with a mid-to-high-range card. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, has an average score of 22307, which is 0.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 sits 2.5% lower at 21670. These marginal differences suggest the RTX 2070 SUPER is competitively positioned, and the observed FPS figures in Undisputed are in line with its synthetic capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results indicate that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 182.2 FPS, which is 31.6 FPS higher than High (150.6 FPS) and 87.7 FPS higher than Ultra (94.5 FPS). At 2560x1440, Medium produces 132.6 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and only 22.3 FPS below High (110.3 FPS is actually lower, so Medium is 22.3 FPS above High). This pattern repeats at 3840x2160, where Medium achieves 84 FPS, which is 13.3 FPS higher than High (70.7 FPS) and 41.5 FPS higher than Ultra (42.5 FPS).

For users prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, the Low preset is the clear choice. It yields 251.3 FPS at 1080p and 184.2 FPS at 1440p, which are ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K, Low maintains 118.9 FPS, making it the only preset that exceeds 100 FPS at that resolution. The High preset is a viable middle ground for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K its 70.7 FPS average is borderline for competitive play. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 1440p and above, as the 71.4 FPS at 1440p and 42.5 FPS at 4K do not provide a consistent experience.

The data suggests that Medium is the recommended preset for most users. It provides a substantial performance boost over High while retaining a reasonable level of graphical detail. For 4K gaming, Medium is the highest preset that maintains a smooth frame rate, and for 1080p or 1440p, it allows the combo to fully utilize high-refresh displays.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution. At High settings, it delivers 110.3 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 132.6 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. 4K is playable only with Low or Medium settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206. The NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307, which is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670, which is 2.5% lower.

Q: Is the Ultra preset usable at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces an average of 94.5 FPS. This is playable, but it is 87.7 FPS lower than the Low preset (251.3 FPS) and 87.7 FPS lower than Medium (182.2 FPS).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Medium at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 70.7 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 84 FPS. The Medium preset is 13.3 FPS higher, making it a better choice for 4K gaming.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU has a passmark multithread score of 34092 and a single-thread score of 3984, which are high. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU constraints.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 963 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, reflecting its mid-range GPU performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 963 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This puts it in the 39th percentile of all configurations, indicating that a significant number of other combos deliver higher frame rates. The rank is a consequence of the GPU's mid-tier standing; the RTX 2070 SUPER holds a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 22206 is modest compared to higher-end cards.

The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer. The Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35355, which ranks it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336) and Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289), are within 0.2% to 0.3% of its score. This suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in the combo's rank; the GPU's performance ceiling is what drags the overall ranking down.

In practical terms, the combo's rank of 963 means that many systems with newer or higher-tier GPUs will outperform it in Undisputed. However, the data shows that the combo is still capable of producing high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings. The rank reflects the GPU's inability to maintain high FPS at 4K Ultra, where it drops to 42.5 FPS, a figure that is significantly lower than what top-tier combos would achieve.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 25 MB of shared L3 cache. Its synthetic benchmarks are strong: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and a single-core score of 4091, along with a Geekbench multicore score of 13596. The CPU's passmark multithread score is 34092, placing it in the 89th percentile.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU does not bottleneck the system, even at high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 251.3 FPS, which would require a capable processor to sustain. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its passmark single-thread score of 3984, is sufficient for this task, as the game does not appear to be CPU-intensive.

The core count and thread count are also relevant. The 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample parallel processing power, which is reflected in the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 12171. In a sports game like Undisputed, which likely uses a limited number of threads, the CPU's high single-core boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensures that the main game thread is processed quickly. The data indicates that the CPU is a strong partner for the RTX 2070 SUPER, as the performance scaling across resolutions follows the GPU's expected behavior rather than showing any CPU-induced plateaus.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 251.3 FPS, Medium averages 182.2 FPS, High averages 150.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 94.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decrease, with Ultra being 62% slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 184.2 FPS for Low, 132.6 FPS for Medium, 110.3 FPS for High, and 71.4 FPS for Ultra. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p, but with a 26.7% reduction in FPS for each preset compared to their 1080p counterparts.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop significantly. Low produces 118.9 FPS, Medium produces 84 FPS, High produces 70.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 42.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is the only measured result below 60 FPS, while the 4K High result is just above the threshold. The data shows a clear tiering: Low and Medium are playable at all resolutions, High is playable up to 1440p, and Ultra is only viable at 1080p. The 4K results confirm that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the performance drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p.