Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a very strong performance profile in Undisputed, placing the combo in the 895th spot out of 3718 tested configurations. The data indicates this pairing is highly capable of running the game smoothly across most resolutions and settings, with the primary trade-off appearing at 4K Ultra where frame rates dip. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the benchmark results point clearly to the High preset as the sweet spot, though the Medium preset offers a significant headroom for those with high-refresh-rate monitors.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear hierarchy of performance across the four available settings presets. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 223 FPS, which is already far beyond the refresh rate of most standard monitors. However, the Medium preset provides a substantial boost, reaching an average of 269 FPS, with a minimum of 229 FPS and a maximum of 310 FPS. This makes Medium the optimal choice for competitive play on high-refresh-rate 1080p panels, as the jump in frame rate is significant and the visual difference between Medium and High in a sports title like this is often subtle during fast-paced action.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the High preset still performs admirably, achieving an average of 161 FPS. This is an excellent result for 1440p gaming, offering a smooth experience on most high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset at this resolution provides an average of 195 FPS, with a minimum of 165 FPS, which guarantees a tear-free experience even on 165Hz displays. Given that the average FPS for High is already so high, the additional performance from Medium is less critical here, but for users with top-tier 240Hz 1440p monitors, the Medium preset’s average of 195 FPS is the better choice to leverage the display's full potential.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset manages a respectable average of 102 FPS, which is playable and smooth for most 4K displays, especially those with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support. The Medium preset improves this to an average of 123 FPS, with a minimum of 105 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold and ensuring smoother motion in dense scenes. The Ultra preset, however, is not recommended at this resolution, as the average FPS drops to 66, leaving little headroom for demanding scenarios. The data suggests that for 4K, the High preset is the recommended setting, as it offers the best combination of visual quality and a high, stable frame rate. The Low preset is generally unnecessary for this hardware, as even the High preset provides high frame rates at all resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a central component in this combo’s performance, and its specifications align directly with the observed FPS data. The GPU features a boost clock of 2475 MHz and a base clock of 1920 MHz, translating to a peak FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is the primary driver behind the high average frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU’s memory configuration consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory subsystem is likely a key factor in maintaining stable performance at 4K, where texture data demands are much higher.

The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern that correlates with the GPU's workload. At 1920x1080, the game is less demanding on the GPU, allowing the RTX 4070 to push frame rates to an average of 374 FPS on Low settings and 223 FPS on High. This indicates that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the frame rates are exceptionally high. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload intensifies, and we see the average frame rates scale down accordingly, with High settings yielding 161 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder, and the performance drops to an average of 102 FPS on High and 66 FPS on Ultra. This performance curve is typical for a GPU of this class, showing it is more than capable of handling the game at mainstream resolutions but begins to feel the strain at 4K with the highest visual settings.

The GPU’s 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs are also relevant to its performance in a sports game, which often involves real-time rendering of complex character models and arenas. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores suggest the card is well-equipped for future updates or if the game implements additional graphical features, but the current data shows that the standard rasterization performance is already sufficient to achieve high frame rates. The RTX 4070's position in the market, with a percentile rank of 81 among all GPUs, confirms it is a high-end part, and its performance in Undisputed reflects that, providing a consistently smooth experience across most settings and resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its capabilities are more than sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4070 in Undisputed. This CPU features 12 cores and 20 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The high boost clock is particularly important for gaming, as it ensures strong single-thread performance, which is often a critical factor in frame pacing and physics calculations. This is reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3984.

The benchmark results from the game show that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this pairing. For instance, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 374 FPS. Such high frame rates in a low-fidelity setting are indicative of a powerful CPU that can feed the GPU with enough data to maintain maximum throughput. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838, also ensures that background tasks and the game's various systems do not cause frame hitches. The data suggests that the i7-12700KF provides a stable and robust platform, allowing the RTX 4070 to perform to its full potential.

The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory give it a versatile platform, but its high clock speeds are the most relevant spec for this game. The percentile rank of 85 for the CPU indicates it is a high-performing part, and in the context of Undisputed, the data shows it is more than capable of maintaining high frame rates. The performance difference between the High and Low settings at all resolutions is primarily due to the GPU workload, while the CPU maintains a consistent level of processing. This is a healthy sign for a gaming system, as it means the CPU is not a bottleneck, and the combo can be used for many years without the processor becoming a liability in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 places this system in the 895th position out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This ranking, which puts the combo in the top quarter of all tested systems, underscores its high-end status. The data shows that this pairing is capable of delivering a premium gaming experience, achieving frame rates that many other configurations would struggle to reach, particularly at higher resolutions. The combo’s rank is a direct result of the balance between the powerful CPU and the high-end GPU, ensuring that neither component is a significant bottleneck.

Looking at the individual components' standings, this ranking makes sense. The GPU sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, and the CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. When two high-performing components are paired together, the result is typically a system that performs exceptionally well in gaming workloads. The fact that this combo ranks 895th out of 3718 suggests that there are many other configurations with more powerful (and likely more expensive) components, but this specific pairing offers a performance level that is well above the median. For a 1440p or even 4K gaming setup, this rank is very respectable, indicating the system can handle demanding titles with high frame rates.

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for their individual performance. The i7-12700KF is closely matched with the Intel Core i7-12700K (a 0.2% difference in average score) and the Intel Core i5-13600T (a 0.2% difference), showing that the CPU's performance is consistent with its direct peers. Similarly, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score is very close to that of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (a 0.4% difference), though the RTX 4070 is a much newer architecture. However, in the game itself, the high ranking of the combo shows that the combination of these two specific parts works very well together, providing a smooth and high-performance experience that is reflected in the measured FPS across all tested settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a 60 FPS experience?

A: The data shows that this combo far exceeds 60 FPS at all tested settings, even at 4K Ultra, where it averages 66 FPS. For a stable 60 FPS with high visual quality, the High preset at 3840x2160 (102 FPS) or the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 (104 FPS) are excellent choices, as they provide a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, the benchmark results show outstanding performance at 1920x1080. The High preset delivers an average of 223 FPS, while the Medium preset pushes that to 269 FPS on average. Even the most demanding Ultra preset achieves an average of 143 FPS, making this combo ideal for 144Hz or 240Hz monitors.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from High to Medium?

A: The performance gain varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the average FPS increases by 46 FPS (from 223 to 269). At 2560x1440, the increase is 34 FPS (from 161 to 195). At 3840x2160, the increase is 21 FPS (from 102 to 123). This shows diminishing returns as resolution increases.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K?

A: The data indicates that the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average FPS of 66. While this is technically above 60 FPS, it leaves little headroom for complex scenes or future updates. It is playable, but the High preset at this resolution offers a significantly smoother and more consistent experience.

Q: Does the CPU limit the GPU's performance in this game?

A: The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches an average of 374 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The performance scaling across resolutions follows the GPU's workload, which is a sign of a balanced system.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 895th out of 3718 tested configurations in Undisputed. This places it in the top 24% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performance pairing that is capable of running the game at high settings and resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average FPS for the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo in Undisputed. For settings where data was available, minimum and maximum FPS values are also included.

1920x1080

• Low: Average FPS is 374.
• Medium: Average FPS is 269, with a minimum of 229 and a maximum of 310.
• High: Average FPS is 223.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 143.

2560x1440

• Low: Average FPS is 271.
• Medium: Average FPS is 195, with a minimum of 165 and a maximum of 224.
• High: Average FPS is 161.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 104.

3840x2160

• Low: Average FPS is 171.
• Medium: Average FPS is 123, with a minimum of 105 and a maximum of 142.
• High: Average FPS is 102.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 66.

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy, with the Low preset providing the highest frame rates and the Ultra preset the lowest. The Medium preset offers a balanced middle ground, and the High preset is a strong recommendation for most users. The minimum FPS values recorded (229 FPS at 1080p Medium, 165 FPS at 1440p Medium, and 105 FPS at 4K Medium) indicate that the system maintains smooth performance even in demanding moments, avoiding major frame drops.