Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 2432nd out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. That places this configuration in the lower third of the database, which is a direct result of the GPU's standing. The RX 6650 XT sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, meaning roughly a third of tested graphics cards outperform it. The CPU does considerably better, ranking in the 83rd percentile among all processors.

The data shows a clear split in capability. The i5-14400F is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with an average score of 32233 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 (0.2% behind). These deltas are negligible, so the processor's compute headroom is consistent with other mid-range to high-end parts. The GPU, however, has closer competition from older workstation cards. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m scores 19885, which is 0.6% above the RX 6650 XT, while the AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, 0.7% below. This indicates the GPU's raw compute is competitive with legacy hardware, but its real-world gaming performance depends heavily on the game's settings and resolution demands.

In Undisputed, the combo's rank reflects the GPU's limits at higher settings. At 1080p Low, this system delivers 238 FPS, which is strong. But at 4K Ultra, it falls to 42 FPS. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, do not appear to limit frame rates in this sports title. The recorded data points to the RX 6650 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus as the primary constraint when resolution and quality increase.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows suggest that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and frame rate consistency across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080 Medium, the combo averages 171 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 197 FPS. That minimum is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no risk of stutter during gameplay. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average drops to 124 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS, which remains smooth. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 78 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, still playable but approaching the lower bound of high-refresh comfort.

High settings are only advisable at 1080p or 1440p. At 1080p High, the average is 142 FPS, which is acceptable, but it is 29 FPS lower than Medium. At 1440p High, the average is 102 FPS, which is fine for most displays. At 4K High, the average falls to 65 FPS, which is borderline for a competitive sports game. Ultra settings are not recommended anywhere. The 1080p Ultra average is 91 FPS, 1440p Ultra is 66 FPS, and 4K Ultra is 42 FPS. The gap between Medium and Ultra is substantial: at 4K, Medium is 36 FPS faster than Ultra, and at 1440p, Medium is 58 FPS faster. At 1080p, Medium is 80 FPS faster than Ultra.

The data indicates that Low settings provide the highest frame rates, with 238 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p, and 109 FPS at 4K. However, Low sacrifices visual fidelity for performance. Given that Medium delivers at least 78 FPS even at 4K, the optimal preset is Medium across all resolutions for most users. The only scenario where Low makes sense is for 4K displays with refresh rates above 100 Hz, since Medium cannot reach that level.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the limiting component. At Medium settings, the average frame rate falls from 171 FPS at 1080p to 124 FPS at 1440p, a 27% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K Medium, the average falls to 78 FPS, another 37% reduction. The total drop from 1080p Medium to 4K Medium is 93 FPS, or 54% of the original value.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar in relative terms. The average drops from 238 FPS at 1080p to 172 FPS at 1440p, then to 109 FPS at 4K. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average falls from 142 FPS at 1080p to 102 FPS at 1440p, then to 65 FPS at 4K, a 54% drop as well. At Ultra settings, the drop is slightly less in absolute terms: 91 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K, a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The consistent 54% reduction across all presets, except Medium which shows a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K, points to a resolution-bound bottleneck. The RX 6650 XT's 280.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 128-bit bus are insufficient for 4K pixel throughput. The CPU's performance, as measured by its 21645 score in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3055 in single-core, is far above what this game requires at any resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain flat when lowering resolution. Instead, frame rates scale almost linearly with pixel count, confirming the GPU is saturated first.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 238 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 171 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 197 FPS. High settings produce an average of 142 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 91 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 147 FPS, which is significant. The minimum recorded at Medium, 146 FPS, is still higher than the average at Ultra, 91 FPS. This shows that the GPU's pixel fill rate is the main constraint, not the CPU.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down. Low settings produce an average of 172 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 124 FPS, with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS. High settings produce an average of 102 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 66 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 105 FPS is still above 60, so there is no risk of visible stutter. The High preset's average of 102 FPS is acceptable for most 1440p monitors, but the gap between High and Medium is only 22 FPS, which may not justify the visual upgrade.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles at higher presets. Low settings produce an average of 109 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 78 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS. High settings produce an average of 65 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 42 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 67 FPS is just above the 60 FPS line, indicating that occasional dips could occur during intense scenes. The High preset's average of 65 FPS is barely playable, and the Ultra preset's 42 FPS is not suitable for a sports game that requires responsive controls.

The recorded data shows no min or max values for Low, High, or Ultra presets at any resolution. Only the Medium presets have min and max values. This suggests that the Medium preset was tested with more detailed frame time capture, providing a more complete picture of consistency. The 1080p Medium range of 146 to 197 FPS is wide, but the 4K Medium range of 67 to 90 FPS is narrower, indicating that the GPU is working closer to its limit at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT uses the Navi 23 chip built on a 7 nm process. It has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The GPU's boost clock is 2635 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz and a base clock of 2055 MHz. The memory runs at 2190 MHz, which translates to 17.5 Gbps effective on 8 GB of GDDR6 across a 128-bit bus. The resulting bandwidth is 280.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is the key limiting factor in Undisputed at 4K.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 19765, placing it at the 65th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19885, 0.6% higher), the AMD FirePro D300 (19637, 0.7% lower), and the AMD FirePro W7000 (19905, 0.7% higher). These are all older or workstation-oriented cards, which highlights that the RX 6650 XT's compute performance is not exceptional for its generation. In gaming, however, the RDNA 2.0 architecture provides better driver optimization and feature support, including DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4.

The GPU's 8 GB memory capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p in this game, as the frame rates show. At 4K, the memory bandwidth becomes the bottleneck. The 128-bit bus limits how much data the GPU can move per second. The pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s are reasonable for 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU must fill over four times as many pixels. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra, 42 FPS, reflects this limitation. The GPU's FP32 performance of 10.79 TFLOPS is not the issue; the memory subsystem is.

The GPU's thermal and power characteristics, with a TDP of 176 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W, are typical for this class. The 1x 8-pin power connector and dual-slot design are standard. The card supports PCIe 4.0 x8, which is not a limiting factor in this game. The recorded data shows no indication of thermal throttling, as the Medium preset at 1080p maintains 171 FPS average with a 146 FPS minimum. The GPU's end-of-life production status suggests it is a mature design with stable drivers.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for this combo in Undisputed?

A: Medium is the best preset. At 1080p, it averages 171 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS. At 1440p, it averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS. At 4K, it averages 78 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS. No other preset maintains a minimum above 60 FPS at 4K.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. At 4K Low, the average is 109 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 78 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 65 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 42 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F or the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile with an average benchmark score of 32279, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile with an average score of 19765. The FPS scales nearly linearly with resolution, confirming the GPU saturates first.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6650 XT scores 19765, which is 0.6% below the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19885), 0.7% above the AMD FirePro D300 (19637), and 0.7% below the AMD FirePro W7000 (19905). These deltas are minor, but the RX 6650 XT offers modern API support like DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The average is 102 FPS at 2560x1440 High settings. This is playable, but the Medium preset provides 124 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS, which is more consistent. The High preset does not have recorded min or max values.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause issues in this game?

A: The data does not show VRAM capacity as a direct problem. The 8 GB of GDDR6 is sufficient for all tested presets. The bottleneck at 4K is the 128-bit bus and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth, not the memory size. The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is consistent across presets, indicating bandwidth limitation.