Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

This combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 4th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 0.3% of all configurations measured. The pairing leverages a CPU that sits at the 88th percentile among all processors with a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake design, paired with a GPU at the 94th percentile among all graphics cards. The result is a system that delivers triple-digit frame rates across nearly every resolution and settings combination tested, with the only sub-100 FPS result appearing at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The 4th-place ranking out of 1,580 combinations is notable because it places this mid-range CPU with a flagship GPU ahead of virtually every other pairing in the database. The Core i5-14400F achieves an average benchmark score of 32,508, which puts it in a dead heat with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,513 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 scores 32,446 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 32,584 (-0.2% delta). This cluster of within-0.2% scores indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor at this tier.

The RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 84,306 places it just ahead of the RTX 5090 D at 84,241 (0.1% delta) and the RTX 5050 Mobile at 84,171 (0.2% delta), while the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 trails at 83,209 (1.3% delta). The GPU's 94th percentile standing means it outclasses nearly all other graphics cards in the database, which explains why this combo achieves such high rankings even with a comparatively modest processor.

What makes the 4th-place finish particularly impressive is the CPU's 88th percentile standing. The data shows that in Undisputed, the combination of a strong but not elite CPU with the second-fastest GPU in the database produces better results than almost any other pairing. The i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads, boosting to 4.70 GHz, provide enough throughput to keep the RTX 5090 fed with work, while the GPU's massive 32 GB GDDR7 memory buffer and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth handle the game's rendering demands without bottlenecking.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations in Undisputed?

A: It ranks 4th out of 1,580 tested combos, placing it in the top 0.3% of all configurations measured in the database.

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

A: The highest average is 552 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which represents the absolute ceiling for this pairing in the measured data.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance significantly better than its closest rival?

A: The RTX 5090 scores 84,306 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 5090 D at 84,241 and 0.2% ahead of the RTX 5050 Mobile at 84,171, so these are effectively identical performers.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded capability relative to its multi-threaded score?

A: The CPU achieves 3,093 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 21,914 in multi-core, while Geekbench shows 2,333 single-core and 11,209 multi-core, indicating strong balanced performance.

Q: Does this combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, it achieves 97.8 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and remains smooth even at maximum settings.

Q: How much faster is the GPU compared to the CPU in their respective benchmark percentiles?

A: The GPU sits at the 94th percentile while the CPU sits at the 88th percentile, meaning the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why the combo ranks so highly. With 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs, the GPU has enormous raw processing capacity. Its 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate mean it can process the visual data Undisputed requires at extremely high throughput.

The memory subsystem is equally formidable. The 32 GB GDDR7 memory operates across a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1,750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, which provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures and effects. The base clock is 2,017 MHz with a boost of 2,407 MHz, and the card draws up to 575 W under load, requiring a 950 W recommended power supply.

In the context of Undisputed's measured results, the GPU's role is clear: it drives frame rates that exceed 200 FPS at 1080p across all settings, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains nearly 100 FPS. The PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,411 reflect the GPU's theoretical capabilities, which translate directly into the high sustained frame rates seen in the game data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield 552 FPS average, Medium produces 396.7 FPS, High delivers 324.7 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 212.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 61.5% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest result remains far above display refresh rate capabilities.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results scale predictably. Low settings average 398.9 FPS, Medium achieves 285.3 FPS, High produces 236.9 FPS, and Ultra delivers 155 FPS. The 1440p results show a 28% drop from 1080p at Low settings, but the Ultra setting only loses 27% of its value, indicating the GPU handles the increased pixel count efficiently.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates remain high but show the expected impact of 4K rendering. Low settings average 251.7 FPS, Medium achieves 181.6 FPS, High produces 149.4 FPS, and Ultra delivers 97.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 100 FPS, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear pattern of frame rate reduction as resolution increases, but the scaling is not uniform across settings. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p (552 FPS) to 1440p (398.9 FPS) is 27.7%, and from 1440p to 4K (251.7 FPS) is 36.9%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is becoming more heavily utilized.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more gradual. From 1080p (212.4 FPS) to 1440p (155 FPS) represents a 27% drop, while 1440p to 4K (97.8 FPS) shows a 36.9% decline. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests the limiting component remains the same throughout — the GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The fact that 4K Low (251.7 FPS) still exceeds 1080p Ultra (212.4 FPS) by 18.5% demonstrates that settings have a larger impact on performance than resolution in this game. Players seeking maximum frame rates should prioritize lowering settings before reducing resolution, as the data shows settings adjustments yield larger gains.

Settings Recommendations

For players with high refresh rate displays at 1920x1080, the data supports using Ultra settings, as the 212.4 FPS average still exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra produces 155 FPS, which remains sufficient for 144 Hz displays, while High at 236.9 FPS provides additional headroom for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the choice depends on refresh rate priorities. Ultra delivers 97.8 FPS, which is suitable for 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays, while High at 149.4 FPS enables 144 Hz refresh rates. Medium at 181.6 FPS provides even more headroom, and Low at 251.7 FPS maximizes frame rates for competitive scenarios.

The measured data indicates that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with frame rates ranging from 149.4 FPS at 4K to 324.7 FPS at 1080p. For players with 4K 120 Hz displays, High is the recommended choice, as it maintains frame rates above 120 FPS while preserving visual fidelity. For 1440p 144 Hz displays, Ultra is viable at 155 FPS, and for 1080p, all presets deliver playable performance, with Ultra providing the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.