Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a high-refresh-rate experience across all tested settings in Undisputed, with frame rates that remain fluid even at 4K. The data shows a combination that scales predictably with resolution, though the performance ceiling at lower resolutions suggests the CPU becomes a more significant factor as pixel count drops. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings based solely on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 284 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average drops to 205 FPS, a reduction of approximately 27.8% from the 1080p figure. At 4K with High settings, the average falls further to 130 FPS, which is a 54.2% decrease from the 1080p result. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed harder at each successive resolution, with the workload scaling almost linearly with pixel count.

The scaling behavior changes notably when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system reaches an average of 476 FPS, which is an exceptionally high ceiling. At 1440p Low, the average is 344 FPS, a 27.7% drop, and at 4K Low, it falls to 218 FPS, a 54.2% drop from 1080p. The consistency of these percentage drops across both High and Low settings suggests that the rendering load scales proportionally with resolution, and the GPU remains the dominant limiting factor even at lower quality presets. The fact that 4K Low still achieves 218 FPS indicates that the GPU has ample headroom for this title, and the limiting component only becomes apparent at the highest resolutions with the most demanding settings.

The Medium preset provides additional insight, as it includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 343 FPS with a minimum of 291 FPS and a maximum of 394 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 248 FPS, with a minimum of 211 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 157 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS. The spread between minimum and maximum increases slightly at higher resolutions, with the 4K Medium spread being 47 FPS compared to 103 FPS at 1080p. This suggests that while the average performance scales down, the frame time consistency remains relatively stable, though the lower resolutions show more variance due to the higher absolute frame rates.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest drop-off, with 1080p Ultra averaging 183 FPS, 1440p Ultra averaging 132 FPS, and 4K Ultra averaging 83 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 54.6%, which is consistent with the other presets. However, the absolute values are lower, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant additional load on the GPU. The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the system is approaching the threshold where frame rates remain playable but no longer reach the high-refresh-rate territory seen at lower settings.

Overall, the resolution scaling analysis indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary limiting component at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings, while at 1080p and 1440p, the combo delivers frame rates well above typical display refresh rates. The consistent percentage drops across presets suggest that the game's rendering engine scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU does not become a bottleneck until the GPU is under less load at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 315 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the combo in the top 8.5% of all tested configurations, indicating a very strong performance tier. The percentile rank of the CPU is 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU percentile is 86, outperforming 86% of all GPUs. These individual percentiles align well with the combination's overall ranking, suggesting that both components contribute proportionally to the gaming performance.

Compared to the nearest rivals, the i7-12700KF shows a remarkably tight grouping. The Intel Core i7-13700T has an average benchmark score of 35403, which is a 0.1% difference from the i7-12700KF's average score of 35365. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a 0.2% difference, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, also a 0.2% difference. This indicates that, in synthetic benchmarks, the i7-12700KF performs essentially identically to its closest competitors, with differences well within the margin of error. The data shows that the CPU's performance is not a differentiator at this level, as the measured deltas are negligible.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which has an average score of 54247, a 0.1% difference from the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 1.1% difference, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 2.7% difference, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a 2.8% difference. The RTX 4080 SUPER is effectively tied with the RTX 4080, while the AMD alternatives are slightly behind. This suggests that the GPU's performance is also well within a narrow band of its peers, and the ranking in Undisputed is likely driven more by the game's specific engine characteristics than by raw component scores.

The combo's rank of 315 out of 3718 is notable because it places the system in the upper echelon of all tested configurations. Given that the individual components have percentiles in the mid-80s, the combination's overall rank is slightly better than what might be expected from the average of the two percentiles. This could indicate that the pairing is particularly well-suited to Undisputed's workload, or that the game is not heavily dependent on CPU performance, allowing the GPU to shine. The data does not show any obvious bottleneck, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 284 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 83, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which is a 0.1% difference from the Intel Core i7-13700T's score of 35403, indicating essentially identical performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 211, with an average of 248 FPS.

Q: Which GPU is the closest rival to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247, which is a 0.1% difference from the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209, making it the closest rival.

Q: What is the combo's rank out of all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 315 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 476 FPS, followed by Medium at 343 FPS, High at 284 FPS, and Ultra at 183 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 291 FPS and a maximum of 394 FPS, offering a frame time range of 103 FPS. This high level of performance at 1080p indicates that the system is well above the requirements for any display, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average above 180 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 344 FPS, Medium averages 248 FPS with a minimum of 211 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS, High averages 205 FPS, and Ultra averages 132 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with the Low preset showing a 27.7% decrease and the Ultra preset showing a 27.9% decrease. The Medium preset's minimum of 211 FPS indicates that even under load, the system rarely drops below 200 FPS, which is an excellent result for 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 218 FPS, Medium averages 157 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS, High averages 130 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. The 4K results show that the system remains highly playable at all settings, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 133 FPS is particularly strong, suggesting that the game does not have significant frame time spikes at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 135 FPS, which highlights the substantial impact of quality settings on GPU load.

The data also shows that the scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced than from 1080p to 1440p. For example, High settings drop from 284 FPS at 1080p to 205 FPS at 1440p (a 79 FPS drop), then to 130 FPS at 4K (a 75 FPS drop). This indicates that the GPU is being utilized more efficiently as resolution increases, with the performance cost per pixel remaining relatively stable. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown confirms that this combo is capable of delivering high frame rates at any resolution, with the primary trade-off being between visual fidelity and maximum refresh rate.

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. In Undisputed, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 476 FPS, which is a very high workload for the CPU. The fact that the frame rate drops to 344 FPS at 1440p Low and 218 FPS at 4K Low suggests that the GPU is taking on more of the load as resolution increases, but the CPU still needs to keep up with the rendering requests.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 and max-thread score of 9983 show that the processor scales well with additional threads. In Undisputed, a sports game, the workload is likely not heavily multi-threaded, but the 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for any background processes or game engine tasks. The base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance is also strong, which is important for games that rely on a single primary thread.

The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L1 and L2 caches (80 KB and 1.25 MB respectively) help reduce memory latency and improve data throughput. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus, allows for flexible system configuration. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Undisputed, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings. At lower resolutions like 1080p Low, the CPU's ability to maintain 476 FPS suggests that it has significant headroom even for the most demanding scenarios.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 85 and average score of 35365 place it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i5-13600T, show less than 0.2% difference in average score, indicating that the i7-12700KF is competitive with newer generations. In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient to support the GPU, and the data does not show any scenario where the CPU becomes a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display resolution and refresh rate goals. At 1080p, all presets deliver frame rates well above 144 Hz, with even the Ultra preset averaging 183 FPS. For users with a 144 Hz monitor, the High or Ultra preset would be recommended to maximize visual quality while still maintaining high frame rates. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 343 FPS, which is suitable for 240 Hz or 360 Hz displays, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 205 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset averages 132 FPS, which is still above 120 Hz and would provide a smooth experience on a 120 Hz display. The Medium preset averages 248 FPS, offering headroom for 240 Hz displays, but the High preset provides a better balance of visual fidelity and performance. The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it offers a significant visual improvement over Medium while still maintaining frame rates above 200 FPS.

At 4K, the High preset averages 130 FPS, which is excellent for 120 Hz displays and above the 60 Hz threshold for standard monitors. The Ultra preset averages 83 FPS, which is still smooth but may not be ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset averages 157 FPS, providing the best balance for 144 Hz 4K displays, if the user prioritizes frame rate over maximum visual quality. The data indicates that High is the recommended preset for 4K, as it offers a good compromise between visual quality and performance, with the Ultra preset reserved for users who prefer maximum fidelity and have a 60 Hz or 120 Hz display.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS values, showing 291 FPS at 1080p, 211 FPS at 1440p, and 133 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that the system does not experience significant frame drops, suggesting that the Medium preset provides a consistent experience across all resolutions. For users who prioritize frame time consistency over average FPS, the Medium preset may be the safest choice, as it has been measured to maintain high minimums. However, for most users, the High preset offers the best overall experience, balancing visual quality with performance across all three resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit memory bus. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with a memory clock of 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s is substantial, allowing for fast data transfer between the GPU and memory, which is critical for high-resolution textures and complex scenes in Undisputed.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 83, which is a significant reduction from the 183 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the GPU is being heavily utilized at 4K, and the 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient to handle the game's assets at this resolution. The GPU's 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide ample compute power for the game's rendering tasks, and the 80 RT cores suggest that ray tracing effects, if enabled, would also be handled efficiently.

The GPU's benchmark scores show strong performance, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and a Passmark G3D score of 34245. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065 and Vulkan score of 260075 indicate that the GPU is well-suited for both compute and graphics workloads. The percentile rank of 86 places it above 86% of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, is only 0.1% different in average score, confirming that the SUPER variant offers a marginal improvement over the base model.

The GPU's 320 W TDP and triple-slot design indicate that it requires robust cooling, but the suggested PSU of 700 W is reasonable for a system with a 125 W TDP CPU. The 16 GB of VRAM is a key feature, as it ensures that the GPU does not run out of memory at 4K with high-quality textures. The data shows that the GPU is the primary factor in determining frame rates at 4K, with the CPU playing a supporting role. The RTX 4080 SUPER's performance in Undisputed is exceptional, delivering playable frame rates at 4K Ultra and exceeding 200 FPS at 1440p High, making it a capable choice for this sports title.