Undisputed

The data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT reveals a configuration that is heavily dictated by graphics settings and resolution. The measured FPS rows paint a clear picture of a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher fidelity presets, while the CPU's headroom becomes apparent only at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the scaling, ranking, and component roles based exclusively on the provided measurements.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K exposes a dramatic shift in performance, indicating where the system's limits lie. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 227.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 164.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 105.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling is substantial, representing a 53.6% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K. Such a steep decline suggests that even at the lowest fidelity, the rendering load at 4K is saturating the GPU's capabilities, forcing the frame rate down despite the CPU having ample processing power to spare.

Moving to High settings, the same trend continues but with a more compressed range. The average FPS at 1080p is 132.9, which falls to 97.3 at 1440p and then to 59.4 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, a 38.9% decrease, while the 1080p to 1440p drop is a more moderate 26.8%. This pattern indicates that the RX 5700 XT is approaching its memory bandwidth or pixel throughput ceiling at 4K High, as the increased resolution demands more from the GPU's 256-bit memory bus and 64 ROPs.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling, with performance nearly halving at each step. From 88.4 FPS at 1080p, it drops to 63.8 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 37.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable, and the data suggests that the GPU is overwhelmed. The question here is whether the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is being exhausted, forcing the renderer to swap data, or if the compute units simply cannot handle the shader complexity. The consistent pattern across all presets points to the GPU as the definitive limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, with the CPU's role diminishing as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and smooth performance is found at the Medium preset for most resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 163.7 FPS, which is only 28% lower than the Low preset's 227.5 FPS but offers significantly better visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, Medium provides 119.9 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and a solid choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. This preset appears to be the sweet spot where the GPU's workload is manageable without crippling the frame rate.

For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that High settings at 59.4 FPS are the practical ceiling. The Medium preset at 4K yields 76.2 FPS, which is smoother but may sacrifice too much visual detail for a marginal gain. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution for competitive play, as even at 1080p it only achieves 88.4 FPS, which is lower than the High preset at 1440p (97.3 FPS). This indicates that the jump from High to Ultra is disproportionately expensive in terms of performance, likely due to effects like shadows and reflections that tax the RDNA 1.0 architecture.

The Low preset, while delivering 164.9 FPS at 1440p and 105.7 FPS at 4K, is only advisable for esports-style play where frame rate is paramount. The data implies that the Medium preset offers the best "experience per measured row" because it maintains high frame rates across all resolutions while avoiding the steep performance penalties of High and Ultra. The verdict is clear: stick to Medium for a balanced experience, or High if you have a 60 Hz 4K display and prioritize visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations for Undisputed, this combination of the Core i5-14400F and RX 5700 XT holds a rank of 1205 out of 1580 combos. This places it in the lower 24th percentile of all tested pairings, which is surprising given the individual component benchmarks. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 68, and the CPU's is 88, yet their combined performance in this specific title ranks poorly. This suggests that Undisputed may be particularly sensitive to certain hardware features or that the RX 5700 XT's age (end-of-life status) limits its efficiency in this engine.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the GPU, the RX 5700 XT is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (deltaPct of -0.1) and the Intel Arc A350M (deltaPct of 0.3). However, these are mobile or workstation parts, and their performance in Undisputed would likely differ due to power and thermal constraints. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12800H and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, show negligible deltas (0% and 0.2%), meaning the i5-14400F is on par with these competitors in synthetic tests. Yet, the combo rank implies that the pairing is not optimally balanced for this game.

The rank of 1205 suggests that many other combos, likely those with newer GPUs or higher-end cards, achieve much better results. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as its high percentile ranking would suggest it can feed a more powerful GPU. Instead, the RX 5700 XT, with its 68th percentile score, is holding the combo back. Users with this configuration should understand that they are near the bottom of the pack for Undisputed, and the GPU is the primary reason for this lower standing.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at Medium settings provides 119.9 FPS, which is a strong balance. 1920x1080 at High offers 132.9 FPS, but 1440p Medium gives more detail without a major FPS penalty.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The measurements show 105.7 FPS at 4K Low and 59.4 FPS at 4K High. Ultra at 4K is not viable at 37.8 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a bottleneck for the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark percentile is 88, and the FPS scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU has ample headroom, as shown by the high frame rates at 1080p Low (227.5 FPS).

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

A: It ranks 1205 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the lower quartile. This is despite the CPU being in the 88th percentile, indicating the GPU's performance is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is significant. High yields 132.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 88.4 FPS, a 33.5% reduction. The visual upgrade from High to Ultra is not worth the performance cost.

Q: Does the RX 5700 XT's 8 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: While not directly measured, the steep FPS drop from 4K High (59.4 FPS) to 4K Ultra (37.8 FPS) suggests that the 8 GB frame buffer may be overwhelmed, as the Ultra preset likely uses more textures and higher-resolution buffers.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the dominant factor in this configuration's Undisputed performance. With a 7 nm process and RDNA 1.0 architecture, the GPU features a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz. These clocks, while respectable for a 2019-era card, are now outpaced by newer designs. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical metric for high-resolution gaming. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates are heavily constrained, suggesting that this bandwidth and the 64 ROPs are insufficient for the pixel fill rates required.

The GPU's compute power, rated at 9.754 TFLOPS FP32, is the raw horsepower behind the frame rates. At 1080p Low, the card manages 227.5 FPS, but this drops to 37.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 6x reduction. This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU's shading units (2560) are being fully utilized at higher settings. The DirectX 12 benchmark score of 64 on PassMark is low, which may explain the poor performance in modern titles like Undisputed. The GPU's percentile rank of 68 places it in the mid-range, but its nearest rivals include mobile parts (RTX A5000 Mobile) and low-power chips (Arc A350M), highlighting that it is no longer competitive with desktop-class hardware. The data strongly suggests that the RX 5700 XT is the sole bottleneck, as any CPU limitations would show up more at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a supporting role, but its capabilities ensure it is not the weak link. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, providing ample processing power for game logic and physics. The Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process, has a large 20 MB shared L3 cache, which is beneficial for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident in the high frame rates at 1080p Low (227.5 FPS), which indicate that the processor can feed the GPU far more frames than it can render. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12800H, show a 0% delta in average benchmark score, meaning the i5-14400F is competitively positioned. The fact that the combo ranks 1205 out of 1580, despite the CPU's high percentile, confirms that the CPU is not holding the system back. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield a massive performance boost in Undisputed, while upgrading the CPU would provide negligible gains. The CPU's 65W TDP also suggests it runs cool and efficient, allowing the GPU to have thermal headroom in a typical system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The exact measured average FPS values are as follows:

• 1920x1080: Low 227.5 FPS, Medium 163.7 FPS, High 132.9 FPS, Ultra 88.4 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low 164.9 FPS, Medium 119.9 FPS, High 97.3 FPS, Ultra 63.8 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Low 105.7 FPS, Medium 76.2 FPS, High 59.4 FPS, Ultra 37.8 FPS.

These numbers show a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces FPS by roughly 20-30% at the same settings. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1440p to 4K is 38.9%, while from 1080p to 1440p is 26.8%. This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the drops are more linear, indicating that the GPU's compute units are the constraint.

The difference between Medium and High at 1080p is 30.8 FPS (from 163.7 to 132.9), while the difference between High and Ultra is 44.5 FPS (from 132.9 to 88.4). This non-linear penalty for Ultra highlights that the preset is poorly optimized for this GPU architecture. At 4K, the Ultra setting's 37.8 FPS is below the playable threshold, and even High at 59.4 FPS is marginal for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that users should prioritize Medium settings to maintain a stable frame rate, as the jump to High costs 12.8% performance at 1440p, which is a fair trade-off for visual quality, but the jump to Ultra costs 34.4% at the same resolution, which is not justifiable.