Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Undisputed, with benchmark data showing the pairing is capable of triple-digit frame rates at most settings. The measured results across three resolutions and four quality presets indicate a system that is balanced for 1440p gaming, but which exhibits clear scaling characteristics that shift the performance bottleneck depending on the selected workload. The data set provides a complete picture of how this specific configuration handles the boxing title, from the CPU's foundational role to the GPU's rendering limits.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600K serves as the central processing unit for this configuration, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 14-core, 20-thread layout. The processor's base clock of 3.50 GHz can reach a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which is a substantial frequency range that allows for rapid single-thread response and sustained multi-threaded performance when needed. The cache hierarchy is notable, with 2 MB of L2 cache per core and a shared 24 MB L3 cache, which helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data in the game engine.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on consistent frame pacing rather than extreme physics simulations, the CPU's 20 threads are more than adequate. The processor's benchmark scores reflect its strength: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and a single-core score of 2064 indicate strong headroom for any game logic or AI calculations that might be required. The PassMark single-thread score of 4270 further confirms that the i5-14600K handles the primary game thread efficiently, which is critical for maintaining high average frame rates even when many characters are on screen.

The data shows that at lower resolutions and lower settings, the CPU becomes more relevant because the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it data. This is evident in the 1080p Low preset, where the average FPS reaches 359, a figure that is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to process draw calls and game state updates. The processor's 125 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility, but the measured data does not indicate any memory bandwidth bottleneck in this specific title. The i5-14600K's percentile ranking of 90 against all CPUs places it in the top tier for gaming, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H with a deltaPct of -0.2, show that this chip is competitively positioned for high-end gaming workloads.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the graphics engine here, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip manufactured on an 8 nm process. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and it is paired with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory running on a 320-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for the game's resolution scaling, as the 10 GB capacity is sufficient for the textures and geometry used in Undisputed at 4K, though the data suggests that the Ultra preset might push against these limits.

The RTX 3080's raw compute capabilities are significant, with 8704 shading units and 272 texture mapping units. The pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can handle high-resolution rendering without becoming bottlenecked by fill rate. The GPU's benchmark scores, including a PassMark G3D score of 25086, place it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, which is a strong showing for a card that is now end-of-life in production status. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600M with a deltaPct of -0.4, are close in aggregate score, but the RTX 3080's real-world gaming performance in this title is clearly superior.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution increases. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 359, which is a GPU-bound scenario, but the CPU is still able to keep up. As resolution climbs to 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially, and the average FPS drops accordingly. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is a defining factor here; at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 63, which is the lowest measured score in the dataset, suggesting that the graphics card is either running out of memory or hitting a compute limit. The 1x 12-pin power connector and 320 W TDP highlight the power requirements, but the measured data does not indicate any thermal throttling that would affect the results.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload in a sports game. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 359, which is the highest recorded score in the entire dataset. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 259 FPS, a reduction of 100 FPS (or roughly 28%), and then at 4K Low, the average falls to 164 FPS, another 95 FPS drop (or about 37%). This scaling indicates that the RTX 3080 is the primary limiting factor at these settings, as the CPU has already demonstrated its capability to handle high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The same trend is visible at Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 258, which drops to 187 at 1440p and further to 118 at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent: a 27.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 36.9% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This consistency suggests that the GPU's rendering pipeline is scaling predictably with pixel count, and the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at these settings. The High settings follow a similar pattern, with 214 FPS at 1080p, 154 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K, showing a 28% drop and a 36.4% drop, respectively.

The Ultra settings show the most severe scaling, with 137 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.7%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36.4%, which is slightly lower than the other presets. This is likely because the Ultra preset at 4K is pushing the GPU to its limits, and the frame rate is being constrained by both memory bandwidth and compute resources. The data clearly shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K; instead, the GPU's rendering capabilities dictate the performance, as evidenced by the 63 FPS average at Ultra settings, which is the lowest score in the dataset.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds a specific position. The comboRankInGame field indicates a rank of 1058 out of 3718 total combos, which places this system in the top 28.5% of all configurations tested. This is a solid ranking, but it is not at the very top of the list, which is expected given that the RTX 3080 is a previous-generation GPU and the i5-14600K, while strong, is not the most powerful processor available.

The ranking suggests that this combo outperforms the majority of systems, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing high average frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. However, the rank of 1058 also indicates that there are many other combos that achieve higher frame rates, likely those with newer GPUs or more powerful processors. The data does not provide specific rival combo names or scores, only the overall rank, but the percentile positions of the individual components offer context. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking suggest that the CPU is more of a performance differentiator than the GPU in this pairing, which is an unusual dynamic for a gaming system.

Given the rank of 1058, the data implies that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, where it achieves 154 FPS on High settings, but it may struggle to maintain competitive frame rates at 4K Ultra compared to higher-ranked combos. The fact that the combo rank is not higher is likely due to the GPU's age, as newer cards with more VRAM and higher compute throughput would push this combo down the list. Still, the rank demonstrates that this is a capable gaming system for most users, and the measured FPS data supports that conclusion.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and the desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but the Medium preset offers a balanced experience with an average FPS of 258, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The High preset at 214 FPS is also excellent, and even the Ultra preset at 137 FPS is playable, though it may not saturate a 144 Hz display. The Low preset at 359 FPS is overkill for most displays, so it is not recommended unless the user has a 360 Hz monitor.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides the best combination of visual quality and performance, with an average FPS of 187, which is sufficient for a high-refresh-rate experience. The High preset at 154 FPS is also very good, and it offers better visual fidelity than Medium, so it is the recommended choice for users who prioritize image quality. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is borderline, as it drops below the 100 FPS threshold that many gamers consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, but it is still playable. The Low preset at 259 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual quality loss is not worth the extra frames.

At 4K, the data suggests that the High preset is the best option, with an average FPS of 98, which is close to the 100 FPS target. The Medium preset at 118 FPS is also viable, and it offers a smoother experience than High, but the visual quality difference is minimal. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as the frame rate is too low for a fast-paced sports game, and the Low preset at 164 FPS, while fast, sacrifices too much visual fidelity. Therefore, the best experience at 4K is achieved with the Medium preset, which provides a playable frame rate and acceptable visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is the complete breakdown of measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset, as provided in the fact pack. All numbers are exact from the data.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 359 FPS
• Medium: 258 FPS (min 219, max 297)
• High: 214 FPS
• Ultra: 137 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 259 FPS
• Medium: 187 FPS (min 159, max 215)
• High: 154 FPS
• Ultra: 99 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 164 FPS
• Medium: 118 FPS (min 100, max 136)
• High: 98 FPS
• Ultra: 63 FPS

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one that provides min and max FPS values, indicating that it was measured with a full frame time capture. The min FPS values are notably lower than the averages, suggesting some frame pacing inconsistency. For example, at 4K Medium, the min FPS is 100, which is 18 FPS below the average, while at 1440p Medium, the min FPS is 159, which is 28 FPS below the average. This indicates that even at Medium settings, there are occasional dips, but the overall experience remains smooth.

The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent across all resolutions, with Ultra typically being about 60-70% of the Low FPS at the same resolution. For instance, at 1080p, Ultra is 38.2% of Low FPS (137 vs 359), and at 4K, Ultra is 38.4% of Low FPS (63 vs 164). This suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a similar relative performance cost regardless of resolution, which is typical for a game that scales its rendering quality uniformly.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-14600K is $319.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 359, achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the combo's rank in-game compare to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1058 out of 3718 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 28.5% of all configurations.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 4K Medium settings is 100, with an average of 118 FPS and a maximum of 136 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and size?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and a single-core score of 2064.