Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a dominant performance in Undisputed, securing a combo rank of 246 out of 3718 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the top 6.6% of all tested hardware configurations for this title, a position reinforced by the individual component standings: the CPU sits at the 85th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile. The data indicates that this pairing is exceptionally well-matched for the game, with the measured frame rates at every resolution and settings level pointing to a system that is rarely constrained by its components, making it a formidable option for high-refresh-rate boxing action.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 246 out of 3718 tested combinations is a strong indicator of the system's overall capability in Undisputed. This placement is not merely a product of one dominant component; both the CPU and GPU contribute near-elite scores in their respective benchmarks. The Core i7-12700KF, with an average benchmark score of 35365, is positioned at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals show it is in a tight cluster of similar performers. The data shows it is essentially neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403, a delta of just -0.1%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K, which scores 35287, a delta of 0.2%. This indicates the 12700KF is performing precisely as expected at the top of the mid-high range for its generation.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080’s average benchmark score of 54247 places it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a negligible delta of 0.1%, signifying that the standard 4080 is effectively trading blows with its "SUPER" counterpart in synthetic tests. The other rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, score higher in synthetic tests (55698), but the measured FPS in Undisputed shows the RTX 4080's real-world performance is exceptional. The combination of a top-15% CPU and a top-14% GPU explains the high combo rank, suggesting that the system is well-balanced and avoids the bottleneck that can occur when one component is significantly weaker than the other. The ranking shows that for the vast majority of the 3718 tested combos, the 12700KF + RTX 4080 pairing simply outclasses them in this specific game's workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Undisputed reveals a pattern of stellar performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the system is almost absurdly fast, with the Low preset achieving an average of 479 FPS. This figure drops to 345 FPS at Medium, 285 FPS at High, and 184 FPS at Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial, representing a 295 FPS difference, which indicates that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower settings, the more demanding Ultra preset begins to engage the GPU more heavily.

Moving to 1440p, the average frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers 346 FPS, Medium drops to 249 FPS, High comes in at 206 FPS, and Ultra settles at 133 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset also provides min/max data, with an average of 249 FPS, a minimum of 212 FPS, and a maximum of 286 FPS. This consistency, with a minimum frame rate that is still above 200 FPS, suggests a smooth experience without significant stutters. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance cost, but the system is still delivering frame rates that far exceed the need of standard 144Hz or 165Hz monitors.

At 4K (3840x2160), the true test of the GPU begins. The Low preset still manages an average of 219 FPS, which is impressive, but the scaling becomes more pronounced. Medium delivers 158 FPS, High drops to 130 FPS, and Ultra falls to 84 FPS. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 134 FPS and a maximum of 181 FPS, indicating that even at this high resolution, the frame pacing is stable. The jump from 130 FPS at High to 84 FPS at Ultra is a significant 46 FPS drop, highlighting the heavy cost of the Ultra preset at 4K. This data shows that the RTX 4080 is powerful enough to make 4K High a viable option for high refresh rate gaming, but Ultra will be more suited for 60Hz displays.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming with high refresh rates in Undisputed?*

A: Yes. The data shows an average of 130 FPS at 4K High settings and 158 FPS at 4K Medium. This indicates the system can comfortably drive a 120Hz or 144Hz 4K display at High settings, with the Medium preset offering even higher frame rates for those seeking maximum smoothness.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is significant. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 479 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 184 FPS. This means that moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate by 295 FPS, a 61.6% decrease, as the Ultra preset places a much heavier load on the GPU.

Q: How does the Core i7-12700KF compare to its direct predecessor in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The data shows the 12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700K, scores 35287, a delta of 0.2%. This means the 12700KF is slightly faster than the 12700K in synthetic tests, though the difference is negligible in real-world terms.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's performance close to the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1%. This indicates the two GPUs are virtually identical in synthetic performance, and the measured FPS for the 4080 in Undisputed should be representative of what a 4080 SUPER would achieve.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 84 FPS, which occurs at 4K resolution with the Ultra preset. This is still a playable frame rate, but it is the only configuration where the system drops below the 100 FPS mark.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The data shows a 1440p Medium average of 249 FPS. Given that the 1080p Medium average is 345 FPS, the drop suggests the GPU is beginning to become a limiting factor at this resolution, but the CPU is still strong enough to maintain a very high frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the optimal experience in Undisputed depends heavily on the display's resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p and 1440p displays with high refresh rates (144Hz or 240Hz), the High preset is the recommended starting point. At 1080p High, the system delivers 285 FPS, and at 1440p High, it delivers 206 FPS. Both figures are well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, providing a massive headroom that ensures the frame rate never dips below the display's capabilities. The Ultra preset is also viable at these resolutions, as it still averages 184 FPS at 1080p and 133 FPS at 1440p, but the visual fidelity increase may not justify the FPS loss for competitive play.

For 4K displays, the recommendation shifts. The High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 130 FPS. This makes 4K High an excellent choice for 120Hz or 144Hz panels. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, drops the average to 84 FPS, which is more suited for 60Hz displays or for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate. The Medium preset at 4K, with an average of 158 FPS, is the best option for those who want the highest possible frame rates on a 4K display, as it offers a significant boost over High while likely maintaining a high level of visual fidelity. The Low preset is generally not recommended unless targeting the absolute maximum FPS, as it averages 219 FPS at 4K but would compromise the game's visual presentation.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K provides insight into the system's balance. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 285 at 1080p to 206 at 1440p, a 27.7% decrease, and then to 130 at 4K, a 54.4% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is classic GPU-bound scaling. The 4K resolution has 4 times the pixels of 1080p, and the fact that the frame rate does not drop to a quarter of the 1080p value (which would be ~71 FPS) shows that the RTX 4080 has enough bandwidth and processing power to handle the increase more efficiently than a linear scale would suggest.

At the Low preset, the scaling is even more revealing. The average FPS drops from 479 at 1080p to 346 at 1440p (a 27.8% decrease) and then to 219 at 4K (a 54.3% decrease from 1080p). The fact that the 1080p and 1440p Low presets yield such high numbers suggests that at these settings, the CPU is also a significant contributor. However, the consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The 4K Ultra preset, at 84 FPS, is where the GPU is most heavily taxed, and the scaling from 1440p Ultra (133 FPS) shows a 36.8% drop. This indicates that the RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient to handle the load, but the rendering pipeline is saturated at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071, demonstrates its capability in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. In Undisputed, the CPU's role is critical at lower resolutions, where the game's logic and physics calculations can outpace the GPU's rendering. The data supports this, as the 1080p Low preset achieves 479 FPS, a figure that requires a very strong CPU to feed the GPU without bottlenecking.

The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and its 20 threads are likely beneficial for the game's simulation of boxing AI and physics. The benchmark results show that the 12700KF is a top-tier performer, sitting at the 85th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within a 0.2% delta of its average score. This means that in a game like Undisputed, which may not be heavily optimized for multi-core usage, the high single-core performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2255) is likely more important than the raw core count. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 further confirms this. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution in this game, as the frame rates scale down consistently with resolution, indicating the GPU is the primary driver of performance at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a powerhouse built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and effects. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 2505 MHz, and its performance in synthetic tests, such as a Passmark G3D score of 34457, places it at the 86th percentile. The GPU's role in Undisputed becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU is often idle, waiting for the CPU to provide draw calls, which is why the frame rates are so high. However, as the resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's rendering workload expands, and the data shows it becomes the limiting factor.

The measured FPS at 4K Ultra, which averages 84 FPS, is a clear indication of the GPU's maximum capabilities in this title. The 16 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for even the most demanding textures at 4K, preventing any memory-related stuttering. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a delta of 0.1%, meaning that the standard 4080 is performing at its expected level. The data shows that the RTX 4080 is not just a capable 1440p card; it is a legitimate 4K gaming card for Undisputed, capable of delivering high refresh rates at High settings and a smooth 60+ FPS experience at Ultra. The GPU's architecture, with its high FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS, is clearly well-suited for the graphical demands of this sports title.