Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Undisputed across the three tested resolutions reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling, with the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination showing predictable degradation as pixel count increases. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 195.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 140.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 55.3 FPS, and then further to 91.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This trajectory indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti remains the primary limiting component throughout the High preset, as the relative performance loss from 1080p to 1440p (28.3%) is slightly smaller than the loss from 1440p to 4K (34.7%), suggesting diminishing returns as the GPU approaches its bandwidth ceiling.

The Low preset tells a more interesting story about the CPU's headroom. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo produces 324.6 FPS, which is an extraordinarily high figure that likely represents a scenario where neither component is fully saturated. Moving to 2560x1440 Low yields 236.4 FPS, and 3840x2160 Low still maintains 151.6 FPS. The scaling here is steeper than at High settings, with a 27.2% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35.9% drop from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that at Low settings, the RTX 3070 Ti's raw compute and memory bandwidth (608.3 GB/s) become the bottleneck earlier, while the i7-12700KF's 12 cores and 20 threads have ample capacity to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling curve. The combo achieves 123.4 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 89.8 FPS at 1440p (a 27.2% reduction), and then falls to 54.7 FPS at 4K (a 39.1% reduction from 1440p). This nonlinear decline is characteristic of a GPU that is being pushed to its limits with heavier shading workloads, particularly with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory potentially becoming a constraint at higher resolutions. The Medium preset sits predictably between these extremes, with 234.8 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p, and 104.4 FPS at 4K. Across all presets, the data shows that the i7-12700KF is never the limiting factor—even at 1080p Low where frame rates approach 325 FPS, the CPU's 3.60 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide sufficient single-thread performance to avoid capping the GPU.

FAQ

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

A: The maximum recorded average is 324.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the combo has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at lower quality presets.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 54.7 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly associated with smooth gameplay, suggesting that Ultra settings at 4K require a more powerful GPU.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti or the i7-12700KF the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 324.6 FPS, and the frame rate scales consistently with resolution and settings changes, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's 3DMark max threads score of 9983 and single-thread score of 1043 suggest it can handle the game's processing demands.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 140.2 FPS while Ultra settings produce 89.8 FPS. This is a 50.4 FPS difference, representing a 56.1% improvement from Ultra to High, which is significant for competitive play.

Q: How does the combo's performance compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 620 out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the upper 39.2% of all combos tested for Undisputed. This middle-tier ranking reflects the balance between the i7-12700KF's strong multi-core performance and the RTX 3070 Ti's mid-range positioning.

Q: Can the combo maintain 144 FPS at 1440p with any settings?

A: Yes, at 1440p with Low settings the combo achieves 236.4 FPS, and at Medium settings it reaches 172 FPS. However, at High settings it drops to 140.2 FPS, which falls below the 144 FPS target, so users seeking that threshold should stick to Medium or lower.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF's specifications provide a strong foundation for Undisputed's performance. With 12 cores and 20 threads, this Alder Lake-S processor offers substantial parallel processing capability, though the game's benchmark results suggest that raw core count is less critical than single-thread efficiency. The CPU's base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz deliver the frequency headroom needed to drive high frame rates, and the 25 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain data locality for game logic.

Synthetic benchmarks provide context for the CPU's role in this combo. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and single-core score of 4091 indicate that the i7-12700KF excels in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Geekbench scores of 13596 multicore and 2526 single-core reinforce this profile. In Undisputed, where the frame rates at 1080p Low reach 324.6 FPS, the CPU is clearly keeping pace with the GPU's output. The PassMark single-thread score of 3984 and multithread score of 34092 further support the conclusion that the 12th-gen processor is not constraining performance in this title.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 among all CPUs indicates that it outperforms 89% of processors in general benchmarks. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14400 (with a 0.1% higher average score), the Intel Core i7-13800H (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-12900HX (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i5-13600T (0.3% higher). This tight clustering around the 35355 average benchmark score shows that the i7-12700KF sits in a highly competitive performance band where differences between generations are minimal. The 3DMark results—9282 at 16 threads, 7211 at 8 threads, 4011 at 4 threads, and 2065 at 2 threads—demonstrate that scaling is consistent across thread counts, which is typical for a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to maintain sufficient frame pacing and physics calculations to prevent GPU idling. The fact that frame rates scale smoothly across resolutions and settings—without any anomalous drops that would indicate CPU stalls—suggests that the i7-12700KF provides a stable platform for the RTX 3070 Ti to operate at its full potential. The 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are relevant for system builders, but the benchmark data shows no thermal or power-related performance degradation in these measurements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 620 out of 1580 total tested combinations places this system in the 60.8th percentile of all configurations tested for Undisputed. This means that 60.8% of tested combos ranked below this pairing, while 39.2% ranked above it. For context, the RTX 3070 Ti's individual percentile ranking against all GPUs is 74, meaning this GPU outperforms 74% of all GPUs in general benchmarks. The i7-12700KF's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 89, indicating it outperforms 89% of CPUs.

The disconnect between the component-level rankings and the combo-level ranking suggests that Undisputed is particularly demanding on the GPU, and the RTX 3070 Ti's position in the GPU hierarchy (74th percentile) carries more weight in the game's overall ranking than the CPU's stronger standing. The GPU's average benchmark score of 30849 places it near rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (0.8% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (0.9% lower), and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (1.2% lower). This clustering shows that the RTX 3070 Ti is in a competitive performance tier, but it is not a top-tier GPU.

The combo's rank of 620 suggests that there are 959 tested combinations that perform worse in Undisputed, which includes systems with weaker GPUs or less balanced pairings. The data indicates that this combo is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it achieves excellent frame rates across most presets, but it struggles to maintain high performance at 4K Ultra settings. The 54.7 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only measured result below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for many gamers.

When evaluating the combo's position, it is important to note that the 1580 tested combos likely include a wide range of CPU and GPU pairings, from budget systems to enthusiast-grade setups. The 620th rank places this combo in the upper-middle tier, which aligns with the component choices: a high-end CPU from 2021 paired with a mid-to-high-end GPU from the same generation. The i7-12700KF's 89th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 3070 Ti's 74th percentile GPU ranking combine to produce a system that is stronger on the CPU side than the GPU side, which is reflected in the game's performance characteristics.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 195.5 FPS, which is sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display, including 240 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 234.8 FPS offers even more headroom, and Low at 324.6 FPS provides extreme frame rates that would only be useful for competitive play on 360 Hz panels. The Ultra preset at 123.4 FPS is still playable and provides the best visual quality, but the step from High to Ultra likely involves diminishing returns in visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 140.2 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it comfortably exceeds 120 FPS and approaches 144 Hz refresh rates. The Medium preset at 172 FPS offers additional headroom for users with 165 Hz or 170 Hz displays, while Low at 236.4 FPS is excessive for most monitors. The Ultra preset at 89.8 FPS is the only setting that drops below 90 FPS at this resolution, and while it remains playable, the performance cost relative to High is substantial. Users prioritizing competitive gameplay should select Medium or Low, while those seeking visual quality should use High.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes significantly. The High preset at 91.5 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, providing smooth gameplay on 4K displays with 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rates. The Medium preset at 104.4 FPS offers even better performance, though the visual compromise may be noticeable. The Low preset at 151.6 FPS is suitable for users who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the graphical downgrade is substantial. The Ultra preset at 54.7 FPS is the only measured result below 60 FPS, and it is not recommended for consistent gameplay unless the user is willing to tolerate occasional frame rate drops.

The overall recommendation is to use the High preset at any resolution, as it provides the most consistent experience: 195.5 FPS at 1080p, 140.2 FPS at 1440p, and 91.5 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for users who want additional performance headroom, particularly at 1440p where it reaches 172 FPS. The Ultra preset should be reserved for users with lower refresh rate displays or those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, as the performance cost is significant across all resolutions. The data shows that the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for High settings at all tested resolutions, but Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits.