Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a combination that aims to deliver high frame rates in Undisputed, and the measured data confirms this is a top-tier pairing for the game. The combo ranks 77th out of 1580 tested configurations, placing it in the top 5% of all systems tested. This pairing leverages a strong mid-range CPU with a flagship-tier GPU, and the benchmark results show a system that is consistently GPU-bound at higher resolutions while revealing the CPU's capabilities at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is supported by a 20 MB shared L3 cache. This configuration is a solid foundation for a sports title like Undisputed, which does not typically demand extreme multi-threaded performance but benefits from strong single-core throughput for game logic and physics.

The CPU's benchmark scores reflect a balanced performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21914 multi-core and 3093 single-core. Its Geekbench scores are 11209 multi-core and 2333 single-core. The PassMark single-thread score of 3723 is a strong indicator of its ability to handle the primary game thread efficiently. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system hits 509.6 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve this level of performance.

Looking at its position relative to other CPUs, the i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12800H with an average score of 32513 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 with a score of 32446 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 with a score of 32584 (-0.2% delta). This places the i5-14400F in a very tight performance band with these other processors, indicating that despite its mid-range positioning, it offers compute performance nearly identical to these alternatives in synthetic workloads. For Undisputed, this level of CPU performance is more than sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck, especially when paired with the RTX 5080.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the system delivers 302.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops the average to 220.4 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 140.3 FPS. This represents a drop of approximately 27% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 36% drop from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline is a classic sign that the system is becoming increasingly GPU-bound as the pixel count rises.

The pattern is even more pronounced at Low settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 509.6 FPS, which drops to 364.8 FPS at 1440p and 234.9 FPS at 4K. The massive headroom at 1080p Low indicates that the CPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU has spare capacity to render frames far faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. As the resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, and the frame rate becomes more dependent on the graphics card's raw fill rate and shading power.

The fact that the FPS at 1080p Ultra is 191.4 FPS, while 4K High is 140.3 FPS, shows that the GPU's performance is the dominant factor in determining final frame rates. The CPU is capable of pushing frame rates well above 300 FPS at lower settings, but the GPU's ability to render complex scenes at higher resolutions and settings is what ultimately caps the experience. This indicates that for most users playing at 1440p or 4K, the RTX 5080 will be the component that determines the playable quality settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the clear driving force behind this combo's high performance. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. With 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, it is a formidable piece of hardware for rendering the detailed character models and arenas in Undisputed.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 rating of 56.28 TFLOPS. Its benchmark scores reflect this strength, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and a PassMark G3D score of 36565. The GPU's average benchmark score is 59188, placing it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc A570M with an average score of 58239 (1.6% delta), the Intel Arc Pro A60 with 60326 (-1.9% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X with 57661 (2.6% delta). This shows that the RTX 5080 is a top-10% GPU, with performance that is roughly 2% better than the closest competitor in this data set.

In Undisputed, the GPU's power is evident in the high frame rates across all settings. At 4K Ultra, the system still manages 91.8 FPS, which is a demanding setting for any GPU. The 16 GB of VRAM is ample for the game's textures at 4K, and the high memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming does not become a bottleneck. The data indicates that the RTX 5080 is the star of this pairing, providing the raw performance needed to achieve playable frame rates at the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset to use. At 1080p, all presets deliver very high frame rates, from 191.4 FPS at Ultra to 509.6 FPS at Low. For a 60 Hz or even 144 Hz monitor, the Ultra preset at 1080p is a viable choice, offering the best visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate well above the refresh rate of most displays. However, for competitive play where higher refresh rates matter, dropping to High at 302.1 FPS provides a significant boost without a major visual sacrifice.

At 1440p, the High preset yields 220.4 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset still provides 140.9 FPS, which is sufficient for a smooth experience on a 144 Hz display. For users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, Ultra at 1440p is a solid option. The Medium preset at 261.8 FPS offers a middle ground, but the jump from Medium to High is visually noticeable and worth the performance cost.

At 4K, the High preset at 140.3 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a frame rate that is ideal for a 120 Hz or 144 Hz 4K display. The Ultra preset drops to 91.8 FPS, which is still playable but may not be optimal for fast-paced action. The data suggests that the High preset at 4K offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 165.3 FPS is also a good choice, but the visual improvements from Medium to High are significant enough to justify the small frame rate penalty. For the best experience on this combo, the High preset is recommended at 1440p and 4K, while Ultra is only recommended at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 77th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 4.9% of all configurations tested, indicating that it is a very high-performing system for this game. This ranking is a strong endorsement of the pairing, showing that the CPU and GPU work well together to deliver exceptional frame rates.

The high rank suggests that this combo outperforms the vast majority of other systems in the database. While the CPU is not the absolute fastest, its performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5080, which is one of the most powerful GPUs available. The data shows that this pairing is well-balanced for Undisputed, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides enough headroom to support very high frame rates at lower settings.

Given that this is a measured result, the rank of 77 out of 1580 is a reliable indicator of real-world performance. It places the combo ahead of many systems that might have more expensive CPUs but less powerful GPUs, highlighting the importance of GPU choice for this particular game. For a user building a system for Undisputed, this combo represents a top-tier option that will not struggle with any settings or resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a launch MSRP of $196, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has a launch MSRP of 999 USD.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, scores 32513, which is a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 scores 32446 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 32584 (-0.2% delta).

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 4K display?

A: The data shows that the High preset at 4K delivers 140.3 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset drops to 91.8 FPS, which is still playable but less smooth.

Q: Is the system CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 509.6 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate. This indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU has ample capacity to render frames faster than the CPU can process.

Q: How does the RTX 5080's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 59188. Its closest rival, the Intel Arc A570M, scores 58239, which is a 1.6% delta. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, a -1.9% delta.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the game's test database?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 77th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed.