Undisputed

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in Undisputed produces a fascinating dataset that reveals a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU components. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and settings suggest a system that is heavily held back by its processor, even at 4K resolution where the graphics card should typically be the dominant bottleneck. This analysis explores the measured performance data, the role of each component, and what the numbers imply for an optimal gaming experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data for this combo reveals an unusual scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 456.1 FPS, but this drops to 334.8 FPS at 1440p and 210.6 FPS at 4K. This is a significant reduction, but the more telling data point is the High preset progression: 272.4 FPS at 1080p, 196.4 FPS at 1440p, and 124 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops between resolutions are not uniform, indicating that the limiting component changes depending on the workload.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the FPS drops by approximately 28%, which is a substantial reduction that suggests the GPU is starting to take on more responsibility. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings results in a 37% decrease, showing that the RTX 5070 Ti is being pushed harder. The most revealing data comes from the Ultra preset, where performance drops from 177.1 FPS at 1080p to 127.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 80.7 FPS at 4K. These numbers indicate that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the frame rates are exceptionally high, but it becomes more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The data implies that at 1080p, the Core i5-14400F is almost certainly the limiting component, as the GPU is capable of rendering over 450 FPS on Low settings. As resolution scales to 4K, the workload shifts more toward the GPU, which is why the Ultra preset at 4K produces a more moderate 80.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (210.6 FPS vs 80.7 FPS) is 129.9 FPS, while the same comparison at 1080p shows a difference of 279 FPS. This narrowing gap suggests that the CPU constraint is less severe at higher resolutions, but it still prevents the system from fully utilizing the GPU's potential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a formidable graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 8960 shading units and boost clock of 2452 MHz provide substantial compute power, with an FP32 throughput of 43.94 TFLOPS. The GPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a PassMark G3D score of 32974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the performance scaling. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 80.7 FPS, which is a playable frame rate but far from the card's potential. The RTX 5070 Ti's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has an identical average benchmark score (52085 vs 52086), with a deltaPct of 0. This suggests that in synthetic tests, the two cards are virtually equivalent, but the measured FPS in this game tells a different story about the overall system balance.

The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Undisputed's demands, and the memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are not constrained by memory throughput. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate of 80.7 FPS is likely limited by the CPU's ability to feed the graphics card with draw calls and physics calculations. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 127 and DirectX 11 score of 300 indicate strong API support, but the game's engine may not be fully leveraging these capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver excellent frame rates, with even the Ultra preset achieving 177.1 FPS. This means players with 1080p displays can confidently select Ultra settings for the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 1080p offers 272.4 FPS, which is overkill for most displays but provides headroom for competitive play.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 127.3 FPS, which is still very smooth and likely the best choice for most users. The Medium preset at 236.4 FPS is also viable, but the visual improvements from Ultra are likely worth the performance cost. The High preset at 196.4 FPS sits comfortably between the two, offering a good middle ground. For 4K gaming, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset drops to 80.7 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 124 FPS is a much better option, providing a significant performance boost while still offering good visual quality.

The data suggests that the "sweet spot" for this combo is High settings at 4K, as it maintains a frame rate above 120 FPS while preserving most of the visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 4K (148.7 FPS) is also an excellent choice for players who prioritize high refresh rates over absolute visual quality. The Low preset delivers extraordinary frame rates at all resolutions (456.1 FPS at 1080p, 334.8 FPS at 1440p, 210.6 FPS at 4K), but it sacrifices too much visual quality to be recommended for anything other than competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i5-14400F and RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 159th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations. This is a strong showing, but the ranking reveals that many other combinations achieve higher frame rates. The CPU's percentile ranking of 88th among all processors and the GPU's 87th percentile ranking suggest that both components are high-performing, yet the combo's game-specific ranking indicates that the system is not perfectly optimized for this title.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i7-12800H (deltaPct of 0), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (deltaPct of 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (deltaPct of -0.2). These rival CPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores, suggesting that the i5-14400F is well-matched against its peers. However, the game's measured FPS data suggests that the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads may not be fully utilized by Undisputed, as the frame rates scale more with GPU load than with CPU capability.

The combo ranking of 159 out of 1580 is respectable, but it implies that there are 158 combos that perform better in this specific game. This could be due to the CPU's relatively modest core count compared to higher-end processors, or it could indicate that the game's engine is not particularly sensitive to the i5-14400F's architecture. The fact that the GPU is near the top of its class (87th percentile) while the combo ranks lower in-game suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

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 of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core provide adequate memory hierarchy for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark results are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident from the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the system produces 456.1 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that likely exceeds what many displays can show. This suggests that the CPU is capable of handling the game's logic and physics at very high speeds. However, as settings increase to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 177.1 FPS at 1080p, indicating that the CPU's performance is affected by the increased draw calls and simulation complexity.

The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 25783 and single-thread score of 3723 show balanced performance, but the game may be more sensitive to single-thread performance. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz is respectable, and the processor's 65W TDP suggests efficient power delivery. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, has an identical average benchmark score (32513 vs 32508), with a deltaPct of 0, confirming that the i5-14400F is competitive with other mid-range processors. However, the measured FPS data in this game suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates are consistently high across all settings.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 456.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's 52085, resulting in a deltaPct of 0.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 159th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and at what settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 80.7, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the Core i5-14400F's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5070 Ti have, and what type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows consistent performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080 resolution, the system achieves 272.4 FPS on High settings, 456.1 FPS on Low, 330.7 FPS on Medium, and 177.1 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease to 196.4 FPS on High, 334.8 FPS on Low, 236.4 FPS on Medium, and 127.3 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the performance drops further to 124 FPS on High, 210.6 FPS on Low, 148.7 FPS on Medium, and 80.7 FPS on Ultra.

The data reveals that the Low preset consistently delivers the highest frame rates across all resolutions, with a 210.6 FPS result at 4K, which is impressive for such a high resolution. The Medium preset offers a balanced experience, with 330.7 FPS at 1080p and 148.7 FPS at 4K. The High preset is the most versatile, providing excellent frame rates at all resolutions, including 124 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset delivers the most demanding workload, with 177.1 FPS at 1080p but only 80.7 FPS at 4K, which may be below the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays.

The progression from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution shows a consistent pattern of decreasing performance, with the most significant drop occurring between High and Ultra at 4K (a decrease of 43.3 FPS). This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are particularly taxing on the system, likely related to advanced lighting or shadow rendering. The data also shows that the system is capable of maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS at all tested configurations, making it suitable for smooth gameplay regardless of the chosen settings.