Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a wide spread of performance in Undisputed, with the measured results showing how the game’s demands shift decisively toward the graphics card as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination produces an average of 283.6 FPS, which drops to 202.9 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 133.2 FPS at 3840x2160. That progression — a roughly 53% reduction from 1080p Low to 4K Low — indicates that the frame rate remains high even when pixel count quadruples, but the scaling is not linear. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings costs about 80 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 70 FPS, showing that the RTX 3060 Ti begins to feel the load at higher resolutions but still holds a playable margin.

The pattern is even more telling at Ultra settings, where the same resolution ladder yields 109.8 FPS at 1080p, 81.2 FPS at 1440p, and 48.5 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 28.6 FPS, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is 32.7 FPS, which is a steeper relative decline than at Low settings. This suggests that at Ultra, the GPU is the limiting factor almost exclusively, since the CPU has ample headroom with its 14 cores and 20 threads. At Low settings, the frame rates are so high that the processor likely still has influence, but the consistent downward slope across all settings points to a graphics-bound workload once detail levels rise. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it the single point where the combination struggles to maintain smooth motion.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values reveal a clear trend: Undisputed scales with resolution in a way that heavily favors the RTX 3060 Ti at lower pixel counts but exposes its limits at 4K. At 1080p, the combination delivers 283.6 FPS on Low, 200.3 FPS on Medium, 168.3 FPS on High, and 109.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 100 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 173.8 FPS, which is a massive range that demonstrates how much the graphics settings influence output when the GPU is not saturated.

At 1440p, the same settings produce 202.9 FPS on Low, 144.9 FPS on Medium, 123.1 FPS on High, and 81.2 FPS on Ultra. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with Low losing 80.7 FPS, Medium losing 55.4 FPS, High losing 45.2 FPS, and Ultra losing 28.6 FPS. The smaller absolute drops at higher settings suggest that the GPU is already working harder, so the additional pixel count has less relative impact. At 4K, the numbers fall to 133.2 FPS on Low, 91.5 FPS on Medium, 76.5 FPS on High, and 48.5 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low figure is still higher than the 1080p Ultra figure, which underscores that the GPU has enough raw throughput for lower detail levels even at high resolution, but the Ultra preset at 4K drops below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a hard limit for this hardware combination.

The scaling behavior suggests that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient, and the RTX 3060 Ti’s 4864 shading units handle the load with room to spare. At 4K Ultra, the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely strained, as the frame rate collapses to 48.5 FPS. The data supports a conclusion that the RTX 3060 Ti is the primary constraint at 4K, while the i5-14600K maintains its role as a capable partner throughout the resolution range.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the data points to High settings at 1440p as the sweet spot. At this configuration, the combination produces 123.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and leaves headroom for dips in busy scenes. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 41.9 FPS, dropping to 81.2 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices a significant margin for marginal visual gains. At 1080p, High settings deliver 168.3 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays, but the resolution is lower, and the GPU is not being pushed as hard.

At 4K, the options are more constrained. High settings at 4K yield 76.5 FPS, which is acceptable for most users, while Ultra drops to 48.5 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold. Medium at 4K provides 91.5 FPS, offering a better experience than High if visual fidelity is less critical. For users with 4K displays, Medium is the recommended preset because it maintains a comfortable frame rate while still providing better detail than Low, which hits 133.2 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality. At 1080p, Ultra is viable at 109.8 FPS, making it the best choice for those who prioritize maximum detail without worrying about resolution.

The data shows that the combination performs best at 1440p High, as it balances the GPU’s capabilities with the CPU’s strengths. Lower presets at higher resolutions waste the processor’s potential, while higher presets at lower resolutions do not fully utilize the GPU. The measured rows indicate that 1440p High is the most efficient configuration, offering a frame rate that exceeds most display refresh rates while keeping the graphics card within its comfort zone.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination achieves in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 283.6, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 48.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the i5-14600K compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 49166, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and 1% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, but 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600KF.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 173.8 FPS, with Low at 283.6 FPS and Ultra at 109.8 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti a bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 81.2 FPS, suggesting the GPU is heavily loaded, but at High settings it reaches 123.1 FPS, indicating the bottleneck is less severe at lower detail levels.

Q: What settings give the closest to 100 FPS at 4K?

A: Medium settings at 4K produce 91.5 FPS, which is the closest configuration to 100 FPS at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers 283.6 FPS on Low, 200.3 FPS on Medium, 168.3 FPS on High, and 109.8 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High at 32.0 FPS, and the smallest between High and Ultra at 58.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the figures are 202.9 FPS on Low, 144.9 FPS on Medium, 123.1 FPS on High, and 81.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Medium to High at this resolution is 21.8 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 41.9 FPS, showing that Ultra demands a substantial performance penalty.

At 3840x2160, the measured values are 133.2 FPS on Low, 91.5 FPS on Medium, 76.5 FPS on High, and 48.5 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 41.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 28.0 FPS. Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently provides the highest frame rates, while Ultra consistently provides the lowest. The data shows that the combination can handle 1080p at any setting without issue, but at 4K, only Low and Medium remain above 90 FPS, with High barely clearing 75 FPS and Ultra falling below 50 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In Undisputed, this combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 818 out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the database. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 93, meaning the i5-14600K outperforms 93% of all CPUs in the benchmark pool, while the GPU’s percentile is 69, showing it beats 69% of all GPUs. The combo’s overall rank is lower than what the CPU percentile might suggest, which indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti holds the combination back relative to top-tier graphics cards. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 49166, which is close to its nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 49062 and the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49367 — but the GPU’s average score of 25120 is modest compared to higher-end options.

The combo’s rank of 818 out of 1580 suggests that it sits near the median of tested configurations. The CPU’s strong percentile does not translate to a top-tier game rank because Undisputed appears to rely heavily on the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling. The RTX 3060 Ti’s percentile of 69 means it outperforms a majority of GPUs, but in a game with high graphical demands, the GPU’s mid-pack standing limits the overall combo. The data shows that the CPU is not the weak link, as its benchmark scores are competitive with much more expensive processors, but the GPU’s 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most settings, just not the most extreme ones.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 32881 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 4642 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, and 38682 in Passmark multithread, with a single-thread score of 4270. These numbers place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 49166 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which scores 49062, and just 0.4% below the Intel Core i5-14600KF.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The measured FPS at 1080p Low, reaching 283.6 FPS, suggests that the processor is not limiting at lower resolutions, as the frame rate is high enough to stress even fast displays. The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads are more than adequate for a sports title, which typically uses fewer threads, and the high single-core performance — evidenced by the 467 score in Cinebench R15 singlecore — ensures that the game’s main logic runs smoothly. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz is particularly relevant, as it allows the processor to ramp up speed for demanding moments. The data indicates that the CPU is not the constraint in this combo; instead, the RTX 3060 Ti’s performance, particularly at 4K Ultra, determines the overall frame rate. The CPU’s high percentile and competitive benchmark scores confirm that it is a strong partner, but the GPU’s mid-range standing means the combo ranks in the middle of the pack for this game.