Undisputed

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600K compare to its closest rival in CPU benchmark scores?

A: The i5-14600K posts an average benchmark score of 49166, which puts it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062) and 1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698). It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.9% and the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.4%. The processor sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest competitors in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 achieves an average benchmark score of 16074, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996) and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786), but falls 1.7% behind both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (each at 16351).

Q: What are the core specifications of the CPU in this combination?

A: 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. It has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What memory configuration does the RTX 2060 use?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps. The GPU's boost clock is 1680 MHz with a base clock of 1365 MHz.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank within Undisputed's measured combinations?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1318 out of 1580 total combos tested for Undisputed. The data is marked as measured, not estimated.

Q: How does the CPU perform in multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-14600K scores 32881 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4642 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13810 multi-core and 1949 single-core. The Geekbench multi-core score is 15846, with a single-core score of 2803.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC, containing 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. Its 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines define its raw throughput capabilities. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and boosts to 1680 MHz, with a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s.

For Undisputed, the GPU's memory subsystem is particularly relevant. The 6 GB GDDR6 frame buffer on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality presets. The RTX 2060 also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are not directly exercised in the measured FPS data for this sports title.

The GPU's FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS, with FP16 rated at 12.90 TFLOPS (2:1). These compute figures place the card in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering APIs used in current titles.

The RTX 2060's closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, is just 0.5% behind in average score, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 are both 1.7% ahead. This suggests the GPU operates in a tightly contested performance band where small architectural differences translate to minor real-world gaps. In the context of Undisputed, the GPU's role is to manage the rendering load across resolution and quality settings, with the data showing clear scaling patterns that indicate where the graphics card becomes the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the RTX 2060 and i5-14600K combination scales across three resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 208.2 at 1080p to 149 at 1440p, then to 97 at 4K. This represents a 28.4% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and another 34.9% decrease from 1440p to 4K, totaling a 53.4% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The scaling pattern at Medium settings shows 149.1 FPS at 1080p, 106.8 FPS at 1440p, and 67.1 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28.4%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 37.2%, with an overall reduction of 55% from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the values are 121.5 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 54.8 FPS at 4K, corresponding to decreases of 24.3% and 40.4% respectively, for a total 54.9% reduction.

Ultra settings show the steepest scaling curve: 77.3 FPS at 1080p, 55.7 FPS at 1440p, and 39.3 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 27.9%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 29.4%, totaling a 49.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The consistent pattern across presets indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the CPU's performance headroom (93rd percentile among all CPUs) not becoming a bottleneck even at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra is 62.9% slower than Low (208.2 vs 77.3 FPS). At 1440p, the gap is 62.6% (149 vs 55.7 FPS). At 4K, Ultra is 59.5% slower than Low (97 vs 39.3 FPS). This narrowing gap suggests that at 4K, both Low and Ultra presets become increasingly GPU-bound, reducing the relative performance penalty of higher quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers an average of 208.2 FPS on Low settings, making this the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 149.1 FPS, High settings yield 121.5 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 77.3 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 62.9% performance reduction, indicating that the GPU's shading and memory resources are heavily taxed by the highest quality preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 149 on Low, 106.8 on Medium, 92 on High, and 55.7 on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra gap here is 62.6%, closely mirroring the 1080p scaling. Notably, the 1440p Low result (149 FPS) matches the 1080p Medium result (149.1 FPS) almost exactly, suggesting that the rendering load at 1440p Low is equivalent to 1080p Medium for this title.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 97 on Low, 67.1 on Medium, 54.8 on High, and 39.3 on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra reduction is 59.5%, slightly less than at lower resolutions. The 4K High result of 54.8 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth, while 4K Ultra falls to 39.3 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid for a sports title.

Across all resolutions, the RTX 2060's 6 GB memory capacity appears adequate for Low and Medium presets, but the Ultra preset at 4K likely stresses both memory bandwidth (336.0 GB/s) and capacity. The GPU's 58th percentile standing among all GPUs aligns with its mid-range positioning, and the measured results show it handling 1080p High at 121.5 FPS comfortably, while 4K Ultra remains the only configuration that dips below 40 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the data shows that High settings at 121.5 FPS provide an excellent balance for smooth gameplay, while Ultra at 77.3 FPS still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The 208.2 FPS Low preset is excessive for most displays and sacrifices visual fidelity unnecessarily. Medium at 149.1 FPS offers a comfortable margin above 144 Hz refresh rates, making it the best choice for high-refresh monitors.

At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 92 FPS, which is smooth but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Medium at 106.8 FPS provides a better safety margin while maintaining respectable visuals. The Ultra preset at 55.7 FPS falls below 60 FPS, making it a poor choice for competitive play. Low at 149 FPS is viable for esports-focused players, but the visual compromise is substantial.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is more constrained. Low settings at 97 FPS are the only preset that clears 60 FPS comfortably, while Medium at 67.1 FPS just barely exceeds it. High at 54.8 FPS and Ultra at 39.3 FPS both fall short of the 60 FPS target, making them less desirable for smooth gameplay. Players with 4K displays should prioritize Medium or Low settings to maintain fluidity.

The optimal experience across the entire resolution range is Medium settings, which delivers 149.1 FPS at 1080p, 106.8 FPS at 1440p, and 67.1 FPS at 4K. This preset consistently maintains playable frame rates at every resolution while avoiding the steep performance penalty of Ultra. For users with 1080p 144 Hz monitors, High at 121.5 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The RTX 2060's 6 GB memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Medium settings at all tested resolutions, making it the safest default choice for this combination.