Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, with average frame rates ranging from 44 FPS at 4K Ultra to 252 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, though the performance ceiling at lower resolutions is clearly dictated by the CPU, while the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to characterize the relationship between the components, the game’s demands, and the resulting performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 150 FPS at 1080p to 108 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 69 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 36% decrease from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the transition to higher resolutions places progressively heavier demands on the rendering pipeline.

The scaling pattern changes significantly when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 252 FPS, which drops to 182 FPS at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and then to 115 FPS at 4K (a 37% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drops are similar to those seen at High, but the absolute frame rates are substantially higher, suggesting that the GPU has more headroom when graphical effects are minimized.

Looking at the Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, the average frame rate at 1080p is 181 FPS with a range of 154 to 208 FPS. At 1440p, this drops to 131 FPS with a range of 111 to 151 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 83 FPS with a range of 70 to 95 FPS. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the min and max values, remains relatively stable across resolutions, with the spread between min and max FPS staying around 54 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming more saturated, reducing the variance caused by CPU-side frame pacing.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with average frame rates of 97 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the measured data that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combination is not suited for maximum graphical fidelity at the highest resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra shows a 28% drop, consistent with other presets, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 37%, which is slightly steeper than the High preset’s 36% drop, further emphasizing the GPU’s strain at 4K.

These results indicate that the limiting component shifts depending on the resolution. At 1080p, the CPU likely becomes the bottleneck, as the GPU is capable of producing very high frame rates, but the overall system performance is capped by the processor’s ability to feed the renderer. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop significantly regardless of the settings preset, and the gap between presets narrows, suggesting that the GPU is nearing its maximum throughput.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache. The processor’s benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where the frame rates are highest.

At 1080p Low, the system achieves 252 FPS, which is the highest average frame rate in the entire measured dataset. This suggests that the CPU is capable of driving the game engine at very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded. The processor’s single-thread performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 and Geekbench single-core score of 2058, is likely the key factor in this result, as Undisputed is a sports game that often relies on single-threaded game logic and physics calculations.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the Core i5-14400F shows a 0.1% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and a 0.2% advantage over the Intel Core i9-11900, while being 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i7-12800H. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the CPU’s raw computational power is well-matched to its peers. However, in gaming, the boost clock of 4.70 GHz and the architecture’s efficiency in single-threaded tasks are more relevant than multi-threaded scores.

The multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 11268, suggests that the CPU has ample headroom for background tasks and game engine threads that scale across cores. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rate scales with settings: 252 FPS at Low, 181 FPS at Medium, 150 FPS at High, and 97 FPS at Ultra. This scaling indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the GPU is still able to respond to changes in graphical load, but the absolute ceiling of 252 FPS is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to submit draw calls and update game state.

The processor’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient parallelism for modern game engines, and the 65 W TDP suggests that it operates within a moderate power envelope, which is beneficial for sustained performance in longer gaming sessions. The CPU’s percentile rank of 83 indicates that it outperforms the majority of tested processors, which is consistent with the high frame rates observed at 1080p in this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, specifically the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a boost clock of 2990 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory operates at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective. The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 16014.

The GPU’s role in Undisputed becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 4K, the frame rates across all presets are significantly lower than at 1080p, with the Ultra preset dropping to 44 FPS. This is a clear indication that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are likely insufficient to handle the texture and shading demands of the game at that resolution with high-quality settings.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 0.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, which scores 1% lower. The RX 9060 also compares to the AMD Radeon R9 370X (1% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (2.1% higher). These deltas indicate that the RX 9060 sits in a competitive mid-range segment, but the game’s performance at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are limiting factors for high-resolution gameplay.

The GPU’s shading units (1792), TMUs (112), and ROPs (64) contribute to its raw rasterization performance, which is reflected in the Passmark G3D score of 17631. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 21.43 TFLOPS provides the compute headroom needed for modern game effects, but the 8 GB VRAM is a potential constraint for texture-heavy scenes at high resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is capable of exceeding 250 FPS at Low settings, which demonstrates that it is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the frame rates drop to a range of 44 to 115 FPS depending on settings, indicating that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are being saturated.

The GPU’s memory clock of 2250 MHz and bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s are modest for a modern GPU, and the 128-bit bus width limits the amount of data that can be transferred between the GPU and its memory. This is likely a contributing factor to the steep performance drop at 4K, where the memory subsystem is under heavy load. The GPU’s TDP of 132 W and suggested PSU of 300 W indicate that it is a power-efficient component, but the performance data suggests that it is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming than for 4K with high settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and the desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, all presets are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 97 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the High preset at 150 FPS offers a significant boost in smoothness while maintaining good visual quality. The Medium preset at 181 FPS provides an even higher frame rate, which is beneficial for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate monitors. The Low preset at 252 FPS is the highest possible, but it comes at the cost of visual fidelity.

For 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 70 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced gameplay. The High preset at 108 FPS is a better balance of visual quality and performance, while the Medium preset at 131 FPS offers the most headroom for maintaining a high frame rate. The Low preset at 182 FPS is exceptionally fast, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for most users.

At 4K, the Ultra preset is not recommended, as it drops to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering. The High preset at 69 FPS is marginal, and the Medium preset at 83 FPS provides a more consistent experience. The Low preset at 115 FPS is the only 4K configuration that offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, but it does so at the expense of almost all graphical effects.

The data suggests that the High preset at 1440p is the best overall experience for this combination, offering a high frame rate (108 FPS) while maintaining a reasonable level of visual detail. For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Medium preset at 1080p is the most balanced, with an average of 181 FPS and a minimum of 154 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. The Medium preset also shows the most consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the min and max FPS data, which is crucial for a smooth gaming experience in a sports title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1633 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom half of the database. This ranking reflects the overall performance of the system across all resolutions and settings, and it is consistent with the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking. The combo’s ranking suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU holds the system back from higher placements in the overall hierarchy.

The ranking is particularly affected by the 4K Ultra result, which is the lowest measured frame rate at 44 FPS. This single data point likely drags down the combo’s overall score, as high-resolution, high-settings performance is a significant factor in the ranking algorithm. However, the combo performs admirably at lower resolutions, with the 1080p Low result of 252 FPS being among the highest in the dataset. This discrepancy between low-resolution and high-resolution performance indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where it can leverage the CPU’s strength and the GPU’s adequate performance.

In comparison to other combos, the RX 9060’s performance is closely matched to the RTX 3060 Ti, with a 0.7% difference in average benchmark scores. This suggests that systems with an RTX 3060 Ti and a similar CPU would likely rank slightly higher in Undisputed. The combo’s rank of 1633 out of 2813 puts it in the 58th percentile of all tested combos, which is slightly below the GPU’s own percentile ranking, indicating that the CPU and GPU pairing is not perfectly balanced for this specific game.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The data shows average frame rates of 115 FPS at Low, 83 FPS at Medium, and 69 FPS at High. The Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 252 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900, 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i7-12800H.

*Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in Undisputed?*

A: The limiting factor depends on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is likely the bottleneck, as frame rates are very high. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as frame rates drop significantly across all presets.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a balanced experience?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p offers an average of 131 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS, providing a good balance of visual quality and performance. Alternatively, the High preset at 1080p offers 150 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1633 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom half of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination. Where available, minimum and maximum FPS values are also listed for the Medium preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 69 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 115 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 83 | 70 | 95 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 44 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 108 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 182 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 131 | 111 | 151 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 70 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 150 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 252 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 181 | 154 | 208 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 97 | - | - |

The data shows a consistent progression of performance across all settings, with the Low preset always delivering the highest frame rates and the Ultra preset the lowest. The Medium preset provides the only min and max FPS measurements, revealing that the frame pacing is tightest at 4K, where the spread is 25 FPS, compared to 40 FPS at 1440p and 54 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU’s consistent workload results in more uniform frame times, whereas at lower resolutions, CPU-side variations cause larger swings in frame rate.