Undisputed

Undisputed is a demanding sports title, and this particular pairing of an Intel Core i5-14400F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a wide spread of results depending on how the user prioritizes visual fidelity. The data indicates a combination that is capable of high refresh rate play at standard resolutions but begins to struggle when pushing 4K with maximum settings. The measured frames per second reveal a system whose performance is heavily dictated by the graphics card, with the processor providing a robust foundation that rarely becomes the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling aspect of this combo’s performance is how the average frame rate collapses as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an exceptionally high average of 254 FPS, indicating a scenario where the CPU and GPU are both operating well within their limits. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average to 181.6 FPS, a substantial reduction that points to the GPU beginning to work harder. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls further to 113.7 FPS, which is still very playable but represents a significant 55% reduction from the 1080p figure.

This pattern becomes more pronounced when comparing the High preset across resolutions. The system manages 150.2 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 107.5 FPS at 1440p, and then falls to 70.1 FPS at 4K. The scaling is not linear, suggesting that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and its 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are becoming taxed at higher pixel counts. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with averages of 96.6 FPS at 1080p, 69.7 FPS at 1440p, and a demanding 45.6 FPS at 4K. These results clearly show that the frame rate is primarily constrained by the GPU's ability to fill pixels, while the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom even at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing of the i5-14400F and RTX 2070 SUPER lands at rank 987 out of 1580 combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, indicating that while it is far from the slowest configuration, there are many more powerful pairings that achieve higher average frame rates. The rank suggests a balanced but not exceptional setup, one that will require careful settings management to hit high refresh rate targets.

The CPU itself performs admirably in synthetic benchmarks, scoring 21,914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,093 in single-core. This places the processor in the 88th percentile against all CPUs, meaning it is faster than the vast majority of other processors tested. Its nearest rivals in aggregate score include the Intel Core i7-12800H with a delta of 0% and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 with a delta of 0.2%, showing that the i5-14400F is essentially on par with these alternatives in general compute tasks. However, the GPU is a different story, sitting in the 65th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, is only 0.5% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 2.5% slower, indicating a mid-range graphics solution that defines the overall performance ceiling for this combo.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are standard for its generation, but the data shows they are a limiting factor in a modern title like Undisputed at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with its 2560 shading units, allow for strong performance at 1080p, but the architecture struggles to maintain high frame rates as the resolution increases. The 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors yield a FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS, which is the raw compute power available for the game’s physics and rendering.

The contrast between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is stark, with a massive 68.1 FPS difference between the two settings. This illustrates that the GPU’s computational throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the highest quality assets and effects at 4K. The GPU’s performance in synthetic tests, such as a Passmark G3D score of 18,169, confirms its mid-range positioning. While the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU data at high rates, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that will determine the playable settings, particularly for users targeting 1440p or 4K. The GPU’s end-of-life production status also suggests that it will not receive future optimizations that could improve its standing in newer titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured results provide a clear matrix of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally capable. The Low preset yields an average of 254 FPS, Medium drops to 181.9 FPS, High to 150.2 FPS, and Ultra to 96.6 FPS. This shows that even at the highest settings, the combo can deliver a smooth experience on a high refresh rate 1080p monitor. The step from Medium to High is a 31.7 FPS reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is a 53.6 FPS reduction, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 181.6 FPS for Low, 131.1 FPS for Medium, 107.5 FPS for High, and 69.7 FPS for Ultra. This resolution is where the GPU’s limitations start to become apparent. The Ultra preset falls below the 70 FPS threshold, which is often considered the minimum for a consistently smooth experience. The gap between Low and Ultra is 111.9 FPS, highlighting the substantial impact of the game’s visual options. At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. The system averages 113.7 FPS on Low, 82.3 FPS on Medium, 70.1 FPS on High, and only 45.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for fast-paced gameplay. The data indicates that 4K is only viable with reduced settings, while 1440p requires the High preset or lower for a stable frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user’s target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the clear sweet spot, delivering an average of 150.2 FPS. This is more than sufficient for a high refresh rate display and maintains a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset. The Ultra preset at 96.6 FPS is also playable, but the 53.6 FPS loss from High is substantial for the marginal visual gains it typically provides.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, with an average of 107.5 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. The Medium preset at 131.1 FPS is an alternative for those prioritizing frame rate, while the Ultra preset at 69.7 FPS is borderline and may exhibit occasional dips. For 3840x2160, the data suggests that the High preset at 70.1 FPS is the maximum playable option, and even this may be too demanding for some. The Medium preset at 82.3 FPS offers a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while the Low preset at 113.7 FPS is the best choice for a fluid 4K experience. The Ultra preset at 45.6 FPS should be avoided. Ultimately, the best experience is found at 1440p with the High preset, as it offers a high frame rate that leverages the CPU’s strength without overwhelming the GPU’s 8 GB of memory.