Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but 4K demands compromises. The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets, with the combo ranking in the 2986th position out of 3718 tested configurations. This places it in the lower-mid pack overall, but for this specific boxing title, the results are far more encouraging than the raw rank suggests.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo is thoroughly playable across the entire settings range. The Low preset hits an average of 195 FPS, which is exceptionally high and leaves massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS—this is still far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset produces an average of 116 FPS, which remains smooth and responsive. Even the most demanding Ultra preset holds an average of 75 FPS, keeping the experience above 60 FPS without issue. The frame pacing at 1080p Medium shows a tight 120–162 FPS window, indicating consistent performance rather than sporadic spikes.

At 2560x1440, the picture remains strong but the Ultra preset starts to strain. The Low preset averages 141 FPS, matching the 1080p Medium result—a sign that the CPU and GPU are scaling well with resolution. Medium delivers 102 FPS on average, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS bar. The High preset averages 84 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. However, Ultra drops to an average of 54 FPS, falling below 60 FPS and making it unsuitable for smooth play at this resolution. The data indicates that 1440p High is the sweet spot, offering a 30 FPS advantage over Ultra while retaining most of the visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the Arc B570 begins to show its limitations. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, which is still quite playable. Medium produces an average of 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS—this is borderline, as the minimum dips below the 60 FPS threshold even though the average clears it. The High preset drops to 53 FPS on average, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS, making both unusable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 25 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 11 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Core i7-14700KF and the Arc B570 depending on resolution and preset. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary driver. The jump from Low (195 FPS) to Medium (141 FPS) is a 54 FPS loss, which is substantial and indicates that the GPU is not the bottleneck—the processor is feeding frames fast enough to expose the GPU's limits at lower settings. The 20-core, 28-thread i7-14700KF with its 5.6 GHz boost clock ensures that the CPU side is never the limiting factor at this resolution, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Low.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The scaling from 1080p Low (195 FPS) to 1440p Low (141 FPS) is a 28% drop, while the drop from 1080p High (116 FPS) to 1440p High (84 FPS) is also 28%. This consistent scaling suggests that both components are working in tandem, but the GPU is becoming more influential. At 1440p Ultra, the average falls to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold—this is a GPU limitation, as the CPU has ample headroom based on its performance in lower presets.

At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width are strained by the pixel count. The 4K Medium result of 64 FPS average (with a 55 FPS minimum) shows the GPU is near its limits, while the 4K High result of 53 FPS confirms that the graphics card cannot sustain 60 FPS at higher settings. The CPU's role becomes secondary; the i7-14700KF's performance is more than sufficient for the physics and AI calculations in Undisputed, but the rendering load at 4K overwhelms the GPU. The 34 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indicator that this combo is not designed for maximum settings at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Undisputed at 1440p with High settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 84 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data confirms High is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the maximum settings preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 75 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that still clears the 60 FPS bar. The verdict lists Ultra as playable at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium presets. The 4K Low preset averages 89 FPS, while 4K Medium averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS. The High preset (53 FPS) and Ultra preset (34 FPS) are not playable.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It also leads the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 0.4% and trails the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: No. The Core i7-14700KF ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs and has an average benchmark score of 70163. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, while at 4K the GPU is clearly the bottleneck.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured FPS at 2560x1440 Medium shows an average of 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. This 31 FPS range indicates stable performance without major stutters.

The Verdict

This PC can run Undisputed at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 75 FPS average. This is the ideal resolution for this pairing, offering a smooth experience even with maximum visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the verdict indicates that High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High being the best choice at 84 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS falls short of the 60 FPS threshold, so it should be avoided. At 3840x2160, only Low (89 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) are playable. The Medium preset's 55 FPS minimum means occasional dips below 60 FPS, but the average of 64 FPS is acceptable for most users. High and Ultra are not viable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

The practical takeaway is that this system is a strong 1080p Ultra machine and a capable 1440p High machine. For 4K, users must drop to Medium settings to stay near the 60 FPS target, and even then, the minimum frame rate shows some variance. The i7-14700KF provides ample CPU headroom across all resolutions, so any performance issues are attributable to the Arc B570's GPU capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2986 out of 3718 tested configurations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems. This rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's mid-tier standing—the Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% ahead, the Arc A750 is 0.1% ahead, and the Quadro M4000M is 0.4% behind. This means the B570 is functionally equivalent to those cards in raw compute, but its 10 GB memory capacity and 160-bit bus limit its performance at higher resolutions.

The CPU, however, is a top-tier part. The i7-14700KF is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs and outperforms its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, by 1% in average benchmark score. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 0.2%, the Ryzen 9 7940HX by 0.4%, and the Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.9%. This strong CPU performance is why the combo still achieves playable frame rates at 4K Low and Medium, despite the GPU's limitations. The rank reflects the overall package, but the CPU is doing more than its fair share of the work.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, which delivers an average of 64 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold, though the 55 FPS minimum is worth noting. The Low preset offers a higher average (89 FPS) but with reduced visual quality. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended choice to balance fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 84 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (102 FPS average) while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS is not playable, so High is the clear winner at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, with an average of 75 FPS. This allows users to max out all settings while keeping the frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold. The 75 FPS average provides some headroom for demanding scenes, and the 20 FPS gap between Ultra and High (116 FPS) is a reasonable trade-off for maximum visual quality. For competitive play, the Medium preset at 141 FPS offers a smoother experience, but for single-player or casual matches, Ultra is the best choice.