Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 31st out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 2% of all configurations. This is an exceptionally strong position, indicating that the pairing delivers near-flagship performance for this sports title. The i7-12700KF sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4090 is at the 91st percentile among all GPUs, so the combination of two top-tier components results in a system that is heavily weighted toward the upper echelon of gaming performance. The data shows that this combo is not merely adequate but is positioned to handle the game's demands with substantial headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 31 out of 1,580, this system is firmly in the top tier for Undisputed. To put that in perspective, only 30 other CPU-GPU pairings tested perform better, which means this configuration is outpacing more than 99% of alternatives. The ranking is a direct reflection of the synergy between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the RTX 4090. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35,355 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 (35,336), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35,289), and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T (35,256). It trails the Intel Core i7-13800H by a mere 0.2% (35,416). This near-parity among rivals indicates that CPU-side differences are minimal at this performance level.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 66,473 is similarly competitive. It is 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66,733) and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (67,097), while lagging behind the NVIDIA Tesla P40 by 0.5% (66,127) and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 by 1.3% (67,320). These deltas are negligible, meaning the RTX 4090 is performing as expected for a top-tier card. In Undisputed, the combination of a CPU at the 89th percentile and a GPU at the 91st percentile produces a system that is clearly optimized for high-refresh-rate gaming. The 31st rank out of 1,580 combos suggests that any bottleneck is minimal, and the system is well-balanced for this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings presets paints a clear picture for optimal play. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 528.9 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of any common monitor. The High preset at 317.7 FPS and Medium at 385 FPS both offer excessive headroom. However, the Ultra preset at 204.1 FPS is still exceptionally high, making it the best choice for 1080p gaming because it provides maximum visual fidelity while remaining well above the 144Hz threshold. The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ultra preset is not a compromise but a recommended setting.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 149.9 FPS, which is right at the 144Hz mark. The High preset at 226.8 FPS is more comfortable for high-refresh monitors, but Ultra remains viable. For users with 1440p 144Hz displays, High is the sweet spot, as it offers a significant FPS buffer (226.8) over Ultra (149.9) while still providing a high level of detail. The Medium preset at 273.5 FPS is overkill unless frame rates are the sole priority. At 3840x2160, the situation shifts: Ultra drops to 95.5 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. High at 145.8 FPS is the best experience at 4K, as it hits the 144Hz target while maintaining quality. Medium at 176.9 FPS offers extra headroom, but High is the balanced recommendation. Overall, the data indicates that High or Ultra is suitable at 1080p and 1440p, while High is the optimal choice for 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in Undisputed?*

A: Benchmark results indicate no significant bottleneck. The combo ranks 31st out of 1,580 tested, and at 1080p Low, the system achieves 528.9 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs supports this.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 145.8 FPS, which is suitable for 4K 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 95.5 FPS is also playable, though High offers a better balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it averages 226.8 FPS at 2560x1440. This provides a substantial margin over the 144Hz target. The Ultra preset at 149.9 FPS is also viable but has less headroom.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35,355 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H.

*Q: Does the RTX 4090's performance in Undisputed reflect its overall GPU ranking?*

A: Yes. The RTX 4090 is at the 91st percentile among all GPUs, and the measured FPS in Undisputed are consistently high. For example, at 1080p Ultra, it hits 204.1 FPS, confirming its top-tier status in this game.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever the best choice for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra at 204.1 FPS is recommended, as it maintains high frame rates while maximizing visual quality. At 1440p, Ultra at 149.9 FPS is acceptable for 144Hz displays, but High is safer. At 4K, Ultra falls to 95.5 FPS, making High the superior option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates extraordinary performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 528.9 FPS, which is the highest measured across all settings and resolutions. The Medium preset averages 385 FPS, while High averages 317.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, despite being the most demanding, still averages 204.1 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the RTX 4090 is not constrained by the CPU, as even the lowest settings produce frame rates that far exceed display capabilities.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains impressive. Low averages 386.9 FPS, Medium averages 273.5 FPS, and High averages 226.8 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 149.9 FPS, which is still above the 144Hz standard. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 27% at Low (from 528.9 to 386.9), which is modest given the increased pixel count. At 3840x2160, the results are more moderate. Low averages 246.3 FPS, Medium averages 176.9 FPS, and High averages 145.8 FPS. Ultra falls to 95.5 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K at High sees a drop from 226.8 FPS to 145.8 FPS, a 35.7% reduction, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Undisputed, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a base of 2235 MHz, contributes to its raw processing power. The card's 16,384 shading units and 128 RT cores are fully utilized in this sports title, though the game does not heavily stress ray tracing. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4090 still manages 95.5 FPS, which reflects its compute capabilities.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (317.7 FPS at High) that the CPU's performance is the primary driver. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rate drops to 145.8 FPS at High, showing that the RTX 4090 is still powerful enough to maintain high refresh rates at 4K. The 91st percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that this is one of the fastest cards available, and the measured results in Undisputed align with that standing. The GPU's 450 W TDP and triple-slot design are not reflected in the FPS data, but the performance metrics indicate that the card is operating well within its capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 528.9 FPS at 1080p to 386.9 FPS at 1440p, a 26.9% reduction, and then to 246.3 FPS at 4K, a further 36.3% reduction. At High settings, the progression is from 317.7 FPS at 1080p to 226.8 FPS at 1440p (a 28.6% drop) and then to 145.8 FPS at 4K (a 35.7% drop). This pattern indicates that the scaling is roughly linear with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is more influential, as the RTX 4090 is not fully taxed. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting component, as the frame rate drops are more pronounced. For example, at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (204.1 FPS) to 1440p (149.9 FPS) is 26.6%, and the drop to 4K (95.5 FPS) is 36.3%. This consistent scaling across settings indicates that the RTX 4090's performance scales predictably with resolution, and the i7-12700KF provides enough CPU headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any resolution. The system is therefore well-suited for users who play at a variety of resolutions, with the understanding that 4K Ultra will require a compromise on refresh rate.