Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Undisputed with the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 570 show a steep drop as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 112.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops that figure to 77.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 45% from the 1080p result. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 51.6 FPS, which is 54% lower than the 1440p figure and 54% below the 1080p baseline.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At High settings, the frame rates are 63.4 FPS at 1080p, 47.7 FPS at 1440p, and 31.8 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is about 25%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is approximately 33%. This scaling behavior suggests that the graphics card is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the data shows a near-linear relationship between pixel count and frame rate. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; if it were, the frame rates would remain flat across resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the situation becomes critical. The average FPS at 1080p is 41, dropping to 29.5 at 1440p and 16.6 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1440p Ultra figure, and it is far below playable thresholds. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra shows a 59% performance loss, which is the largest relative drop of any preset. This indicates that the combination of high resolution and high settings overwhelms the GPU's capabilities, pushing the rendering load beyond what the Polaris 20 chip can handle efficiently.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with a GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process. It has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz. Memory is 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, which translates to 7 Gbps effective. These specifications place the GPU in the 74th percentile against all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 30158.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is evident from the frame rate deltas between presets. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 71.7 FPS (112.7 vs 41). At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 48 FPS gap (77.5 vs 29.5). At 4K, the gap narrows to 35 FPS (51.6 vs 16.6). The narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is already saturated by the pixel load, leaving less headroom for settings changes to affect performance. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at these settings, but the data shows that at 4K Ultra, the card cannot maintain playable frame rates.

The GPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT with a delta of 0.2%, and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 with a delta of 0.6%. These are aggregate benchmark comparisons, not game-specific, but they contextualize the RX 570's general performance tier. In Undisputed specifically, the card's performance at 1080p Medium (77.7 FPS) and 1080p High (63.4 FPS) indicates that it can handle the game at mainstream resolutions with moderate settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1527 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 3.4% of all tested configurations, which is a poor showing for a system that includes a high-end CPU. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations in this specific game, as the CPU is not the constraining factor. The data shows that the combo's performance is dominated by the GPU's rendering capabilities, and the CPU's high benchmark scores do not translate into high frame rates when paired with such a modest graphics card.

The CPU itself ranks in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49166. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i5-14600KF with a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD EPYC 4345P with a delta of -0.9%. This indicates that the CPU is not the weak link in this pairing. The GPU, by contrast, ranks in the 74th percentile against all GPUs, which is a significant mismatch when combined with a 93rd percentile CPU. The result is a system where the CPU's potential is left untapped in Undisputed, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at every resolution and settings combination tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings produces the highest average frame rate at 112.7 FPS. At 1440p, the best result is 77.5 FPS on Low, and at 4K, the best is 51.6 FPS on Low. For playable performance, 1080p is the only resolution where all presets except Ultra stay above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 30158. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, scores 30109, which is a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 30097 (delta 0.2%), and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29969 (delta 0.6%). These differences are minimal, indicating similar aggregate performance levels.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14600K has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and 20 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32881. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop that tracks with pixel count, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is not the limiting factor in any tested configuration.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 60.1 FPS. This is above the commonly cited 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for this resolution.

Q: Is the 4 GB VRAM sufficient for Undisputed?

A: The data shows that the 4 GB GDDR5 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth handles 1080p and 1440p at all settings without catastrophic failures. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 16.6, which indicates the card is overwhelmed, but this is likely due to compute and fill rate limits rather than VRAM capacity alone.

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

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 49166. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 49062, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49367, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 49595, which is 0.9% higher.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W and uses the Intel Socket 1700.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 32881 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4642 in single-core. It scores 15846 in Geekbench multicore and 2803 in single-core. These numbers place it in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs. In Undisputed, however, the CPU's role is secondary. The frame rates are determined by the GPU's rendering capacity, as evidenced by the resolution scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach 112.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU's 39.81 GPixel/s pixel rate limits output to 16.6 FPS. The CPU's high single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4642, does not translate into higher frame rates because the game's workload at these settings is GPU-bound.

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate performance include the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (delta 0.2%) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF (delta -0.4%). These comparisons show that the i5-14600K is a top-tier processor, but its pairing with the RX 570 means that its capabilities are largely unused in Undisputed. The data suggests that a more balanced GPU pairing would allow the CPU to contribute more to overall frame rates, but with the RX 570, the CPU is effectively waiting on the GPU at every measured point.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal preset for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 112.7 FPS, which is well above any playability threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 77.7 FPS, and High produces 63.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 41 FPS, which may be borderline for some users but is still playable. For a smooth experience at 1080p, the Medium or High preset is recommended, as both stay above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset gives 77.5 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 60.1 FPS, which is marginally playable. The High preset drops to 47.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29.5 FPS. For 1440p, the Low preset is the safest choice, with Medium as an option for those who prioritize visual quality over a slight frame rate dip below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 51.6 FPS, which is below 60 FPS but still playable for a sports title. The Medium preset at 4K gives 35.6 FPS, and High gives 31.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable at 16.6 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset is the only reasonable choice, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p possible on lower presets and 4K only viable on the lowest settings.