Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a decisive performance tier in Undisputed, with the data showing a clear progression from playable 4K Ultra to exceptionally high refresh rate 1080p Low. The measured frames per second across all resolutions and settings indicate that this combination is rarely constrained by the CPU, instead showcasing the raw throughput of the RTX 5070 at lower resolutions and the increasing graphical load at higher ones.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable yet steep curve in performance, with the data indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 238 FPS at 1920x1080 to 172 FPS at 2560x1440, a 27.7% reduction, and then to 109 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 36.6% reduction from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior; the rendering load scales nearly linearly with pixel count, and the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to keep feeding the pipeline without a significant bottleneck from the CPU.

The scaling under Low settings is even more dramatic, highlighting the GPU's headroom when graphical effects are minimized. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 400, which falls to 289 at 1440p (a 27.8% drop) and then to 183 at 4K (a 36.7% drop from 1440p). These percentage reductions are remarkably consistent across settings presets, which suggests that the RTX 5070's architecture scales uniformly with resolution and that the Core i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads are not introducing a variable bottleneck at these high frame rates.

The most telling evidence of the limiting component comes from the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 153 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 111 FPS (a 27.5% reduction); and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 70 FPS (a 36.9% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these deltas—roughly 27-28% for the 1080p to 1440p step and 36-37% for the 1440p to 4K step—across all four settings presets confirms that the performance scaling is driven by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, not by CPU thread scheduling or single-core speed. This is a GPU-limited scenario at every resolution tested, with the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock providing ample headroom to feed the frames.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average is 400 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the 1440p High performance compare to the 1080p High performance?

A: The 1440p High preset averages 172 FPS, which is 66 FPS lower than the 238 FPS average at 1080p High. This represents a 27.7% reduction in frame rate when moving up one resolution step.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: The data shows a 70 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. While this is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, it is the lowest average recorded in the entire set and leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Which settings preset at 1440p offers the highest minimum frame rate?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 has a recorded minimum of 177 FPS, with an average of 208 FPS and a maximum of 239 FPS. This is the only 1440p preset with min/max data available.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 1080p Ultra preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset averages 400 FPS, while the 1080p Ultra preset averages 153 FPS. The Low preset is 247 FPS faster, or approximately 2.6 times the frame rate of the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the frame rate data suggest a CPU bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. The consistent percentage drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p (around 27-28%) and from 1440p to 4K (around 36-37%) across all settings indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. The Core i5-14400F's benchmarks, such as a 21,645 multi-core score in Cinebench R23, suggest it has sufficient throughput to maintain these high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the measured FPS data reflects its capabilities. With a 12 GB GDDR7 memory buffer on a 192-bit bus, the GPU provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a substantial amount for a sports title like Undisputed. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate stays at 70 FPS, indicating that the memory capacity is not being exhausted to the point of severe stutter or texture thrashing, though the min FPS data for that preset is not available to confirm stability.

The GPU's clock behavior also plays a role in the scaling. The base clock is 2325 MHz, boosting to 2512 MHz, and the benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 29,137 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077. These synthetic scores place the GPU in the 82nd percentile of all tested GPUs, which aligns with the high frame rates observed. The 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 482.3 GTexel/s texture rate are clearly sufficient to push pixels efficiently, as evidenced by the 400 FPS average at 1080p Low.

The role of the GPU becomes more defined when examining the delta between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the gap is 247 FPS (400 vs. 153); at 1440p, the gap is 178 FPS (289 vs. 111); and at 4K, the gap is 113 FPS (183 vs. 70). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions is a hallmark of a GPU that is becoming more saturated with work; the absolute difference shrinks because the pixel fill rate demand at 4K consumes a larger portion of the available processing power, leaving less headroom for the additional effects that the Ultra preset requires. The RTX 5070's 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs are working at near capacity at 4K Ultra, which explains why the average frame rate falls to just above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance envelope. The Low preset averages 400 FPS, with no min or max data provided, suggesting a consistent stream of frames. Medium settings average 288 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 245 FPS and maximum of 331 FPS, which indicates a stable 245-331 FPS range. High settings reduce the average to 238 FPS, and Ultra settings further reduce it to 153 FPS. The data shows a clear hierarchy: each step up in settings from Low to Ultra costs approximately 112 FPS on average, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium (288) and High (238), a 50 FPS decrease.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to reflect the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 289 FPS, a substantial 111 FPS drop from the 1080p Low figure. Medium settings average 208 FPS, with a min of 177 FPS and max of 239 FPS, providing a solid range for high refresh rate monitors. High settings average 172 FPS, and Ultra settings average 111 FPS. The scaling at 1440p is consistent, with the Medium to High step costing 36 FPS, which is a smaller absolute drop than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel the load.

At 3840x2160, the performance is the most constrained, yet still robust. The Low preset averages 183 FPS, which is a playable and smooth experience for most displays. Medium settings average 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 151 FPS, providing a playable range with some headroom. High settings average 109 FPS, and Ultra settings average 70 FPS. The 4K data shows only the Medium preset has min/max values, which is useful for understanding variance; the 112-151 FPS range at Medium suggests that the 4K Ultra preset, while averaging 70 FPS, might dip lower in demanding scenarios, though no min data is available to confirm this.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F serves as the supporting component, and the benchmark data suggests it is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 5070 in Undisputed. With 10 cores (likely a mix of performance and efficiency cores, given the 16 threads) and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, the CPU provides ample single-thread and multi-thread performance for a sports game. The Cinebench R23 scores of 3,055 for single-core and 21,645 for multi-core place the CPU in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong relative performance.

The CPU's role is best understood through the absence of a bottleneck. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical across all settings presets, with the percentage drops being consistent (around 27-28% for the first step and 36-37% for the second). If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a smaller performance delta at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom and the CPU would be the first to saturate. Instead, the data shows that the CPU's 16 threads are sufficient to handle the game's physics and AI calculations, even at 400 FPS average at 1080p Low. The Passmark multi-thread score of 25,470 and single-thread score of 3,701 corroborate this, suggesting that the processor can maintain high instruction throughput without becoming a constraint.

Furthermore, the CPU's architecture, Raptor Lake-R on a 10 nm process, provides a solid foundation. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data locality, and the dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 allows for flexible system configurations. The data does not show any frame rate anomalies, such as sudden stutters or inconsistent min FPS values at lower resolutions, which would be indicative of CPU thread stalls. Instead, the frame rates scale smoothly, confirming that the Core i5-14400F is operating in a supporting role, providing the necessary compute to feed the GPU without limiting its output.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 4K displays, the High settings preset at 109 FPS average offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it stays well above the 100 FPS threshold while providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium. The Ultra preset at 70 FPS is technically playable but may feel less smooth on high refresh rate displays, and the lack of min FPS data for that preset makes it a riskier choice. The Medium preset at 132 FPS is also viable, but High provides a better visual experience for a relatively small frame rate cost.

For 1440p users, the High settings preset at 172 FPS is the recommended choice for most scenarios, as it comfortably exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors. The Medium preset at 208 FPS is a better choice for those seeking maximum smoothness, but the 36 FPS difference between Medium and High is a worthwhile trade for improved shadows and effects. The Ultra preset at 111 FPS is also suitable for 120 Hz displays, but the High preset offers a more consistent experience with less GPU load.

For 1080p, the data suggests that the High settings preset at 238 FPS is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds all but the most extreme 240 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 153 FPS is also viable for 144 Hz monitors, but the drop from 238 to 153 FPS is significant, and the visual difference between High and Ultra may not justify the 85 FPS loss. The Medium preset at 288 FPS is excessive for most displays and would only be recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount over visual quality. Overall, the High preset at any resolution provides the best balance of performance and visual quality, as the data shows it consistently offers a high average FPS without the steep drop associated with Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds a rank of 782 out of 3,718 combos, placing it in the top 21% of all tested systems. This ranking is a direct reflection of the measured FPS data, which shows the combo achieving over 100 FPS at 4K High and over 200 FPS at 1080p Medium. The rank indicates that while this is not the absolute top-tier configuration, it is a high-performing combination that outperforms the vast majority of tested systems.

The CPU's individual ranking provides context for this result. The Core i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% faster), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% slower), all of which are within a fraction of a percent of its performance. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo; it is a competent, mid-to-high-range processor that performs as expected.

The GPU's ranking is also relevant. The RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% faster), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% faster), and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (1.2% slower). This shows that the GPU is also a solid performer, but not at the very top of the performance stack. The combo's rank of 782 out of 3,718 is slightly lower than what the individual percentiles might suggest, which could be attributed to the specific requirements of Undisputed or the combination of these two particular components. However, the data clearly shows that this pairing delivers a high level of performance, making it a strong choice for playing this game at high resolutions and settings.