Undisputed

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 paired with the Intel Core i5-14600K delivers a decisive 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data shows that 4K Ultra is the only setting where this combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The measured results place this combo in the 58th percentile of all tested configurations, with a rank of 1633 out of 2813 combos, indicating a solidly mid-to-upper-tier performer that excels at high refresh rates but demands settings adjustments at higher resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Undisputed?*

A: The combination ranks 1633rd out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the 58th percentile. This indicates it outperforms the majority of systems tested while remaining behind the top-tier configurations, making it a strong mid-range performer for this title.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: Both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 deliver average frame rates above 60 FPS at every settings preset, from Low to Ultra. At 3840x2160, the combo only achieves 60+ FPS on Low (115 FPS), Medium (83 FPS), and High (69 FPS) presets, while Ultra drops to 44 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its closest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. It sits 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), 1% above the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862), and 1% above the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). This places it in a tight performance cluster with those cards.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618. It performs 0.2% below the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698), 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 4345P (48470), and 0.7% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287). The scores are all within a 1% margin.

Q: What is the maximum measured FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 181 FPS, with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 208 FPS. This shows a wide performance range during gameplay.

Q: Does the GPU's VRAM capacity impact performance at higher resolutions?

A: The RX 9060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows a significant performance drop at 3840x2160, particularly at Ultra settings (44 FPS), which suggests the 8 GB capacity becomes a limiting factor at 4K with higher quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1633 out of 2813 tested combinations places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems benchmarked in Undisputed. This position, at the 58th percentile, means it outperforms roughly 58% of all tested configurations while trailing the top 42%. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other in this specific title.

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy within this combo. At 1920x1080, the system achieves over 150 FPS on all presets, with Low settings reaching 252 FPS average. The 2560x1440 results show a similar pattern, with all presets staying above 70 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is substantial, with the 4K Ultra preset dropping to 44 FPS, representing a 55% reduction from the 1440p Ultra result of 70 FPS.

This ranking suggests the combo is well-suited for competitive play at mainstream resolutions. The 1080p results, ranging from 97 FPS at Ultra to 252 FPS at Low, provide headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p performance remains strong, with even the Ultra preset maintaining 70 FPS, which is above the standard 60 FPS threshold.

The percentile position relative to all combos is consistent with the GPU's own percentile ranking. The RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. This disparity suggests the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing, which is typical for a sports title like Undisputed that relies heavily on rendering.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice for users with high-refresh-rate displays, as it still delivers an average of 97 FPS. This provides a visually rich experience without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 150 FPS is excellent for competitive play, while Medium at 181 FPS and Low at 252 FPS offer progressively higher frame rates for esports-focused users.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 108 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 70 FPS remains playable and is suitable for users prioritizing image fidelity over maximum smoothness. Medium at 131 FPS and Low at 182 FPS provide options for those seeking higher refresh rates.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 83 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The High preset at 69 FPS is also viable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 115 FPS ensures the smoothest 4K experience but sacrifices visual detail. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended for consistent play.

The measured data shows that the Medium preset at 4K provides a minimum of 70 FPS, which is the only 4K setting with a recorded minimum above 60 FPS. This makes it the safest choice for 4K gaming, as it avoids the frame rate dips that could occur with the High preset's average of 69 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance scales predictably with settings. Low settings produce an average of 252 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and presets. Medium settings achieve 181 FPS with a recorded range of 154 to 208 FPS. High settings deliver 150 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 97 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra represents a 62% reduction in average frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the results show a similar pattern with lower absolute numbers. Low settings achieve 182 FPS average, Medium settings reach 131 FPS with a range of 111 to 151 FPS, High settings produce 108 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 70 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in an average performance drop of approximately 28% across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings achieve 115 FPS average, which is still highly playable. Medium settings reach 83 FPS with a range of 70 to 95 FPS. High settings produce 69 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 44 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 71 FPS, representing a 62% reduction in performance.

The scaling efficiency between presets varies by resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Medium and High is 31 FPS (181 to 150), while at 4K, the difference is 14 FPS (83 to 69). This indicates that higher resolutions compress the performance gap between settings, as the GPU becomes more constrained by rendering load.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a key factor in the performance drop observed at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS. The 8 GB capacity appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at all presets, but the 4K Ultra settings likely exceed the VRAM capacity, causing the significant frame rate reduction.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. These high boost clocks contribute to the strong 1080p performance, where the card achieves 252 FPS at Low settings. The boost behavior, combined with the RDNA 4.0 architecture and 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, enables the card to handle the physics and rendering demands of Undisputed efficiently at mainstream resolutions.

The synthetic benchmark data shows the GPU's overall capability. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 and PassMark G3D score of 17631 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 39476 further confirms strong API support. These scores align with the measured gaming results, showing a card that performs well in modern titles but is not at the very top of the performance hierarchy.

The 28 ray tracing cores and 64 ROPs contribute to the card's rasterization performance. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are consistent with the 1080p and 1440p results. The card's 132 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it runs relatively cool, allowing for sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K features 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This hybrid architecture, based on Raptor Lake, provides strong multi-threaded performance that supports the gaming workloads in Undisputed. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and single-core score of 2064, indicate it can handle both the game logic and the background tasks without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant for gaming. The Geekbench single-core score of 2491 and PassMark single-thread score of 4270 suggest strong per-core performance, which is crucial for the physics calculations and AI processing in sports games. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that the CPU can maintain high frame rates even in CPU-intensive scenarios.

The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample storage for frequently accessed data. This cache hierarchy reduces memory latency and improves overall system responsiveness. The CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory allows for flexible system configurations, though the measured results do not specify which memory type was used.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals shows it is well-matched with the GPU. With an average benchmark score of 48618, it sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, which is significantly higher than the GPU's 59th percentile. This indicates that the CPU has substantial headroom and is unlikely to limit the GPU's performance in Undisputed. The CPU's ECC support and unlocked multiplier provide additional flexibility for system builders, though these features do not directly impact gaming performance.