Undisputed

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combo the top performer in Undisputed?

A: Yes, this configuration ranks #1 out of 2,813 tested combinations in the game, putting it at the absolute top of the performance hierarchy for this title.

Q: How much faster is this combo at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: The measured data shows a massive scaling range. At Low settings, average FPS drops from 578 at 1080p to 264 at 4K, a reduction of 314 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 222 FPS at 1080p to 101 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 121 FPS.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between settings at the same resolution?

A: At 1440p, the gap between Low (418 FPS) and Ultra (160 FPS) is 258 FPS. At 1080p, the gap is even larger at 356 FPS (578 vs 222). The 4K gap between Low and Ultra is 163 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck the CPU at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests a CPU limit emerges at 1080p. The jump from High (344 FPS) to Low (578 FPS) at 1080p is a 234 FPS increase, indicating the GPU has headroom that the processor cannot feed at the highest settings. At 4K, the gap between High (157 FPS) and Low (264 FPS) is only 107 FPS, showing the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The highest measured average is 578 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest average is 101 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the i5-14400F a strong match for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The processor's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 and single-core score of 3,055, combined with its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, indicate it has sufficient throughput to drive the GPU in this fighting game, as evidenced by the #1 overall combo rank.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this configuration, and the measured FPS data makes its role clear. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This massive memory subsystem is critical for Undisputed, a boxing title that renders detailed character models and arena environments.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are substantial: 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. The FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS allows for complex physics calculations and particle effects during fights. The 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores are present but less relevant for this sports title, which relies more on traditional rasterization.

The 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, enable the 5090 D to maintain high clock speeds under load. The 575 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a high-power enthusiast part, and the performance data confirms it delivers accordingly.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role shifts by resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is often underutilized, as evidenced by the 578 FPS Low setting result — the CPU becomes the constraint. At 4K, the GPU is fully engaged, with the Ultra setting dropping to 101 FPS, showing the game's visual complexity at maximum settings. The 32 GB VRAM is far more than this game requires, but it ensures zero memory-related stutters at any resolution or setting.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position: a Passmark G3D score of 44,065 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 place it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are notably different — the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% slower, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants are 2.1-2.4% slower, showing the 5090 D's desktop-class dominance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns across the three resolutions. At Low settings, the progression from 1080p (578 FPS) to 1440p (418 FPS) to 4K (264 FPS) shows a consistent drop: 160 FPS between 1080p and 1440p, then 154 FPS between 1440p and 4K. This suggests a near-linear GPU load increase with pixel count.

At Medium settings, the pattern shifts slightly. The 1080p result of 416 FPS drops to 301 FPS at 1440p (a 115 FPS reduction), then to 190 FPS at 4K (a 111 FPS reduction). The consistency of these gaps indicates the GPU is handling the workload efficiently across all resolutions.

High settings show a different shape. The 1080p result is 344 FPS, dropping to 249 FPS at 1440p (95 FPS less), then to 157 FPS at 4K (92 FPS less). The narrowing gaps at higher resolutions suggest the GPU is becoming more saturated, but still maintains playable frame rates even at 4K.

Ultra settings reveal the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the 222 FPS result drops to 160 FPS at 1440p (62 FPS less), then to 101 FPS at 4K (59 FPS less). The proportional drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.5% of the 1080p value, the largest percentage decline of all settings.

The limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (578 FPS) and Ultra (222 FPS) is 356 FPS, indicating the GPU has massive headroom that even the i5-14400F cannot fully utilize at Low settings. At 4K, the Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 163 FPS, showing the GPU is now the primary constraint.

The Medium settings at 4K provide the only complete min/max data in the pack: average 190 FPS, with a minimum of 162 FPS and maximum of 219 FPS. This 57 FPS variance indicates the GPU maintains reasonably stable frame pacing even at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 160 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 4K, Ultra drops to 101 FPS, still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

The High preset offers the best balance for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, it produces 249 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 344 FPS. Both are sufficient for 144Hz or even 240Hz monitors, though the 4K High result of 157 FPS is more modest.

For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, the Low preset at 1440p (418 FPS) or even 4K (264 FPS) provides extreme smoothness. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p is 117 FPS (418 to 301), while the jump from Medium to High is 52 FPS (301 to 249), showing diminishing returns at higher settings.

The data suggests that Medium at 1440p (301 FPS) is a sweet spot — it provides a 45 FPS improvement over High at the same resolution while still maintaining high visual quality. At 4K, Medium (190 FPS) offers a 33 FPS advantage over High (157 FPS), making it the recommended preset for 4K users who want both quality and performance.

Players with 240Hz monitors should target the High preset at 1080p (344 FPS) or Medium at 1440p (301 FPS). Those with 144Hz displays can comfortably run Ultra at 1440p (160 FPS) or High at 4K (157 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K (101 FPS) is best suited for 100Hz or 120Hz displays.

The measured data indicates that this combo can handle any settings/resolution combination without dropping below 100 FPS average. The only setting where 4K dips near the 100 FPS mark is Ultra, which still maintains 101 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 578 FPS average
• Medium: 416 FPS average (min 354, max 478)
• High: 344 FPS average
• Ultra: 222 FPS average

At 1080p, the scaling from Low to Medium is a 162 FPS drop, from Medium to High is a 72 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra is a 122 FPS drop. The largest single-setting penalty is the Low-to-Medium transition, suggesting Medium introduces significant rendering effects.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 418 FPS average
• Medium: 301 FPS average (min 256, max 346)
• High: 249 FPS average
• Ultra: 160 FPS average

The 1440p data shows a smoother progression: 117 FPS drop from Low to Medium, 52 FPS from Medium to High, and 89 FPS from High to Ultra. The Ultra setting at 1440p is 62 FPS slower than High, indicating this preset adds intensive post-processing or shadow effects.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 264 FPS average
• Medium: 190 FPS average (min 162, max 219)
• High: 157 FPS average
• Ultra: 101 FPS average

At 4K, the drops are 74 FPS (Low to Medium), 33 FPS (Medium to High), and 56 FPS (High to Ultra). The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset to fall below 110 FPS average, marking it as the most demanding scenario.

Across all resolutions, the Medium setting provides the most complete data with min/max values. At 1080p, the min-to-max range is 124 FPS (354 to 478). At 1440p, the range is 90 FPS (256 to 346). At 4K, the range narrows to 57 FPS (162 to 219), showing more consistent frame delivery as resolution increases.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at each setting is notable: Low drops by 314 FPS (54.3%), Medium by 226 FPS (54.3%), High by 187 FPS (54.4%), and Ultra by 121 FPS (54.5%). This remarkably consistent percentage across all settings indicates the game's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F serves as the supporting component in this pairing, but its performance characteristics are essential to achieving the #1 combo rank. The processor features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This hybrid architecture, based on Raptor Lake-R, provides the multi-threaded throughput needed for background processes while maintaining high single-thread performance for game logic.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This 20 MB L3 is particularly important for gaming workloads, as it reduces memory latency when accessing frequently used game data. The dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives system builders flexibility, though the measured results use unspecified memory.

Benchmark data shows the i5-14400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 and a single-core score of 3,055. The Geekbench results are 11,268 multicore and 2,058 single-core. Passmark tests reveal strengths in integer math (81,524) and floating-point math (61,319), with a multithread score of 25,470. The average benchmark score of 32,279 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is 0.1% faster with an average score of 32,233, while the Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% faster at 32,226. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% slower at 32,354, and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% slower at 32,121. These small differences confirm the i5-14400F sits at a performance plateau shared by several competing processors.

In Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident at 1080p Low settings. The 578 FPS result indicates the GPU is not the bottleneck — the processor is feeding frames as fast as the game engine allows. At 1080p Ultra, the 222 FPS result shows the GPU is now more engaged, but the CPU still has headroom.

The 65 W TDP is noteworthy for a processor driving a 575 W GPU. This power efficiency, combined with the 10 nm process node, allows the CPU to maintain boost clocks without thermal throttling in most systems. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 CPU lanes ensures the GPU has full bandwidth for data transfer.

The CPU's release date of January 2024 and its $196 launch MSRP position it as a mid-range desktop part, yet its performance in this game matches or exceeds many higher-priced processors. The combination of 10 cores, high boost clock, and large L3 cache proves sufficient for Undisputed's requirements, which prioritize consistent frame delivery over extreme multi-threaded workloads.