Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pairing delivers a remarkably wide performance envelope in Undisputed, with measured frame rates that scale cleanly across resolution and settings tiers. The data shows a system that is rarely the limiting factor, but the relationship between the CPU's 10 cores and the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer becomes increasingly apparent as pixel count rises. This analysis breaks down the measured results, the role of each component, and the practical implications for gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a textbook example of resolution-driven scaling, where the performance cost of moving from 1080p to 4K is significant but not catastrophic. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 323 FPS at 1920x1080 to 234 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 89 FPS, and then to 148 FPS at 3840x2160, another 86 FPS drop. This pattern suggests the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at lower settings, as the raw pixel throughput demand increases faster than the CPU can feed it. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 27.6%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 36.8%, indicating that the scaling penalty compounds as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the same trend holds but with slightly different magnitudes. The average FPS goes from 233 at 1080p to 168 at 1440p, a 27.9% decrease, and then to 106 at 4K, a 36.9% decrease from 1440p. The min FPS values at Medium settings—198 at 1080p, 143 at 1440p, and 90 at 4K—show that the frame time consistency degrades proportionally, with the gap between average and minimum widening at higher resolutions. This indicates that while the average performance remains playable, the worst-case frames become more pronounced as the GPU works harder.

The High settings results further emphasize the GPU's role. At 1080p, the average is 193 FPS, dropping to 139 FPS at 1440p and 88 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop is 36.7%, nearly identical to the Medium settings decline, which suggests the GPU is consistently the primary constraint once the quality preset reaches a certain complexity. At Ultra settings, the pattern becomes more extreme: 124 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K yields the lowest measured average in the entire dataset, indicating that the combination of high pixel count and maximum graphical features pushes the RTX 3070 Ti to its limit.

The data implies that the limiting component shifts depending on the resolution and settings combination. At 1080p Low, the 323 FPS average suggests the CPU is the ceiling, as the GPU can process frames faster than the processor can issue draw calls. At 4K Ultra, the 57 FPS average is clearly GPU-bound, with the 8 GB memory buffer and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth struggling to keep up with the demands of Ultra textures and effects. The transition point appears to be around 1440p Medium, where the balance between CPU and GPU load is most even.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data locality for game logic, but the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU's role in Undisputed is more about maintaining a high frame rate ceiling than enabling it. The passmark single-thread score of 3701 and the geekbench single-core score of 2058 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a sports game that likely relies on physics calculations and AI for opponent behavior.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i9-11900, which is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% slower. These marginal differences suggest that the i5-14400F is well-matched to its peers, and the single-thread performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3070 Ti in most scenarios.

At 1080p Low, the 323 FPS average indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is likely capable of higher frame rates but the processor cannot issue commands fast enough. This is supported by the drop to 234 FPS at 1440p Low, where the GPU begins to take on more load, and the further drop to 148 FPS at 4K Low. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide enough parallel processing for the game's background tasks, but the single-thread performance is the key metric here. The cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 and the geekbench single-core score of 2058 both point to a processor that excels at the kind of sequential work that game logic often requires.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions or settings. At 4K Ultra, the 57 FPS average is far below the CPU's capability, confirming that the GPU is the sole constraint. The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is fed with enough data to maintain its maximum potential, and the measured results show that the i5-14400F does this effectively up to around 1440p High, where the 139 FPS average is likely close to the GPU's limit. The 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node suggest efficient operation, but the benchmark data does not directly measure power consumption in-game.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 323, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo produce the lowest average FPS?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 57, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F compare to its closest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-11900, but 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29945.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 2560x1440 is 168 for Medium settings and 139 for High settings, a difference of 29 FPS favoring Medium.

Q: Does the combo maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K across all settings?

A: No, at 4K the average FPS is 148 at Low, 106 at Medium, 88 at High, and 57 at Ultra. Only the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1326th out of 3718 combinations. This places it in the 64.3rd percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the systems in the database. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that this combo is competitive but not top-tier.

The ranking is likely influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling at 4K Ultra, where the 57 FPS average drags down the overall score. However, the combo's strong showing at 1080p and 1440p, particularly the 323 FPS and 234 FPS averages at Low settings, helps compensate. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 75th percentile ranking suggest a balanced system, but the combo rank of 1326 indicates that other pairings with higher-end GPUs or CPUs achieve better aggregate scores.

The nearest GPU rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 0.5% higher and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% lower. These delta percentages are small, suggesting that the RTX 3070 Ti is closely matched to its peers, but the combo rank reflects the specific demands of Undisputed. The data implies that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but it may struggle to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Low preset delivers an average of 323 FPS, which is excessive for most displays, but the Medium preset at 233 FPS offers a better balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 193 FPS is also viable, while the Ultra preset at 124 FPS remains above 120 FPS, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides an average of 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 139 FPS is still smooth, but the Ultra preset at 90 FPS may be preferred for visual fidelity over raw speed. The Low preset at 234 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the best option, with an average of 106 FPS and a minimum of 90 FPS, ensuring a consistently playable experience. The High preset at 88 FPS is close to 60 FPS but may experience occasional dips, while the Ultra preset at 57 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for competitive play. The data suggests that Medium settings at 4K offer the best balance, while High settings at 1440p and Ultra settings at 1080p are the sweet spots for those respective resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for Undisputed with this combo is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 323 FPS, the Medium preset averages 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 and maximum of 268, the High preset averages 193 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 124 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 234 FPS, the Medium preset averages 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 and maximum of 193, the High preset averages 139 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 90 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 148 FPS, the Medium preset averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and maximum of 122, the High preset averages 88 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in settings reduces the average FPS by approximately 20-30% at a given resolution, while each step up in resolution reduces the average FPS by approximately 25-35% at a given setting. The min FPS values at Medium settings show that the frame rate floor is roughly 85% of the average, indicating stable performance without major stutters. The max FPS values at Medium settings are consistently 15-20% above the average, suggesting headroom for occasional spikes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is based on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, manufactured on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, with 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory clocked at 1188 MHz or 19 Gbps effective. The 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s, which is a critical factor in Undisputed's 4K Ultra performance.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a passmark G3D score of 23356 and a geekbench OpenCL score of 119718, placing it at the 75th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, which is 0.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800, which is 0.5% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 1.6% slower. These deltas indicate that the RTX 3070 Ti is a solid mid-to-high-range performer, but the 8 GB memory capacity is a potential limitation.

The measured FPS data clearly shows the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not the constraint, but at 4K Ultra, the 57 FPS average suggests that the 8 GB frame buffer is insufficient for the highest quality textures and effects. The 290 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-hungry card, but the benchmark data does not measure power consumption in-game. The GPU's FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s are high, but the memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s appears to be the limiting factor at 4K. The data implies that the RTX 3070 Ti is best utilized at 1440p or lower, where the 8 GB memory is less likely to be saturated.