Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a surprisingly resilient performance profile in Undisputed, demonstrating that this combination can handle the boxing sim’s demands across a wide spectrum of resolutions and quality tiers. The measured data reveals a setup where the GPU is the primary scaling agent, yet the 10-core CPU provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at lower resolutions where frame rates climb well past the triple-digit mark. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, contextualizes the component roles, and offers practical guidance based strictly on the observed results.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 paints a clear picture of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions, but the shape of that curve is heavily influenced by the quality preset. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 229 FPS at 1080p to 165 FPS at 1440p, then further to 105 FPS at 4K — a steep decline that suggests the RX 6600 XT is being pushed harder as pixel count rises, while the CPU still has ample capacity. The 4K Low result at 105 FPS is particularly telling: it shows that even at the heaviest resolution, the GPU can maintain a playable frame rate when the graphical load is lightened, which implies the card’s 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title’s lower-fidelity assets.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar pattern but with a tighter absolute spread. The 1080p Medium average of 165 FPS drops to 119 FPS at 1440p and then to 75 FPS at 4K, with the 4K row showing a min FPS of 64 and max of 87 — a variance that hints at occasional frame pacing hiccups under sustained load. This represents a 54.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is less severe than the Low preset’s 54.1% drop (229 to 105), suggesting that the Medium preset is more evenly distributing the load between CPU and GPU. The High preset shows an even more compressed curve: 136 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K — a 54.4% decline from the lowest to highest resolution, almost identical to the other presets.

The Ultra preset is where the scaling becomes dramatic and revealing. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 88 FPS, which drops to 63 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 40 FPS at 4K. This 54.5% drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra (88 to 40) matches the pattern of the other presets, but the absolute numbers are far lower, indicating that the RX 6600 XT is the limiting factor when all graphical features are enabled. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary constraint at any resolution, as even the lowest 4K Ultra result at 40 FPS is likely compute-bound on the GPU rather than starved by the i5-14400F’s 2.50 GHz base clock. The consistent ~54% drop across all presets from 1080p to 4K is a strong signal that resolution scaling is the dominant variable, and the GPU’s 2048 shading units are the ones doing the heavy lifting.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 229 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed by 165 FPS at both 1080p Medium and 1440p Low, showing that the GPU can deliver high refresh rates when resolution and quality are balanced.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 62, which is playable for most users. At 4K Medium, the average rises to 75 FPS with a min of 64, while 4K Low reaches 105 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 40 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU’s core count affect performance in this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The data shows that even at 1080p Low where the GPU is less stressed, the frame rate reaches 229 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 help maintain consistent physics and AI calculations during matches.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: For 2560x1440, the High preset provides 98 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play. Medium offers 119 FPS but with a min of 101, while Ultra drops to 63 FPS. Low reaches 165 FPS but sacrifices visual fidelity, so High appears to be the sweet spot for balancing performance and image quality.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is modest: Medium averages 165 FPS with a min of 140, while High averages 136 FPS. This 29 FPS gap (17.6%) suggests that the Medium preset reduces some GPU-intensive effects without a major visual hit, making it a viable option for users seeking higher frame rates.

Q: Does this combo rank well compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2667 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This ranking reflects the RX 6600 XT’s position at the 70th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile, indicating the GPU is the weaker link.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to the table, operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosting up to 4.70 GHz. This configuration is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process, and the data suggests it is more than adequate for Undisputed’s CPU demands. The game’s sports genre typically requires robust AI for opponent behavior and physics for punch interactions, and the i5-14400F’s multi-threaded performance — evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 — provides ample headroom for these tasks.

The fact that the lowest 1080p result (88 FPS at Ultra) is still well above 60 FPS indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor even when the GPU is fully engaged. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is often more critical for game logic than raw core counts. The single-core Geekbench score of 2058 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 support this interpretation, as boxing games often have a primary simulation thread that benefits from high clock speeds.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 suggest that this processor can be paired with a variety of system configs without thermal constraints becoming an issue. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the frame rate hits 229 FPS, which is likely beyond what the GPU can sustain consistently, but the CPU is still able to feed it without causing stalls. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly relevant for a game like Undisputed, where frequent data access to character models and arena geometry can benefit from larger caches. Overall, the i5-14400F’s role in this combo is to provide a stable foundation that never bottlenecks the RX 6600 XT, even at the highest frame rates observed.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 2667 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 28th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is notably lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest — the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 70th percentile of all GPUs. The discrepancy indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter in this pairing, dragging the overall combo ranking down relative to systems with more powerful graphics cards.

Looking at the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 6600 XT’s average benchmark score of 24442 is only 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630, and 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. This tight clustering suggests that in Undisputed, the RX 6600 XT performs similarly to these cards, which is reflected in the combo’s mid-pack ranking. The CPU’s nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i9-11900 — have nearly identical average scores (32233 and 32226, respectively) with deltaPct values of 0.1% and 0.2%, indicating that the i5-14400F is not providing a significant advantage over these alternatives in this game.

The rank of 2667 out of 3718 implies that approximately 71% of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in Undisputed. This is a sobering statistic for this pairing, but it must be contextualized by the fact that the RX 6600 XT is an end-of-life product that was released in 2021, and the game is from 2023. The measured FPS data shows that this combo is still capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 4K High, which is a respectable achievement for a mid-range GPU. The ranking suggests that users with this combo should focus on the settings recommendations below to maximize their experience, rather than expecting top-tier performance.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset at 165 FPS with a min of 140 FPS offers the best balance of smoothness and visual quality. The High preset at 136 FPS is also viable, but the 29 FPS difference between Medium and High suggests that the Medium preset reduces some graphical overhead without a proportional loss in visual fidelity. The Low preset at 229 FPS is excessive for most displays, and Ultra at 88 FPS is playable but may exhibit occasional dips below 60 FPS in intense moments, though the data does not provide min FPS for Ultra.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 98 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining good image quality. The Medium preset at 119 FPS is also excellent, but the min FPS of 101 is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for users with high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is borderline, and the Low preset at 165 FPS sacrifices too much visual detail for the additional frame rate.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 75 FPS with a min of 64 FPS is the best option, as it maintains a stable frame rate above 60 FPS. The High preset at 62 FPS is also acceptable, but the risk of dropping below 60 FPS in heavy scenes is higher. The Low preset at 105 FPS is the safest choice for 4K gaming, but it significantly reduces the visual experience. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as it falls well below the playability threshold. In summary, the Medium preset provides the most consistent experience across all resolutions, with High being a close second at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo’s performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 229 FPS, which is the highest result recorded for any configuration. The Medium preset delivers 165 FPS average with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. The High preset averages 136 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 88 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 61.6% reduction in frame rate (229 to 88), indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 165 FPS, which matches the 1080p Medium result, demonstrating that resolution scaling has a linear effect at lower quality settings. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS with a min of 101 and max of 137, providing a smooth experience. The High preset averages 98 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 61.8% (165 to 63), a similar reduction to 1080p, further confirming the GPU-bound nature of the workload.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 105 FPS, which is still well above 60 FPS and suitable for most displays. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS with a min of 64 and max of 87, indicating that while the average is solid, there are occasional dips close to the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above 60 FPS but may feel less stable in practice. The Ultra preset averages 40 FPS, which is below the playability threshold for most users. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is 61.9% (105 to 40), matching the pattern observed at other resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary determinant of performance in this combo, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drops when quality settings are increased. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Undisputed at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high frame rates at those resolutions. However, at 4K Ultra, the 40 FPS result suggests that the GPU is both memory-bandwidth and compute-limited, with the 2048 shading units struggling to handle the increased pixel count.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2589 MHz and game clock of 2359 MHz are relatively high for a mid-range card, and the 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is respectable. The measured results show that the RX 6600 XT can deliver 62 FPS at 4K High, which is a strong result for a card with 8 GB of VRAM and a 128-bit bus. The 32 ray tracing cores are present but likely underutilized in this game, as the performance scaling from Medium to High suggests that traditional rasterization effects are the main cost.

The GPU’s 70th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24442, places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630, has a nearly identical average score (24277) with a deltaPct of 0.7%, indicating that the RX 6600 XT only marginally outperforms this older card. This is reflected in the 4K Ultra result of 40 FPS, which is consistent with a GPU that is not designed for maximum settings at high resolutions. The 160 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest that the card can sustain these clock speeds under load without thermal throttling, which is important for maintaining consistent frame rates in longer matches.

The data implies that the RX 6600 XT is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings, where it can deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS. The 4K results, while playable at Medium and High, show that the GPU is at the edge of its capabilities at that resolution. The 8 GB of VRAM is a limiting factor for higher-resolution textures, but the measured FPS at 4K High (62) suggests that the game does not exceed this memory capacity at those settings, or the performance would degrade more severely. Overall, the GPU’s role is to provide solid mid-range performance, but users should temper expectations for 4K Ultra settings.