Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT holds the 1012th position out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the combo in the lower-middle tier of the database, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it remains fully capable of delivering playable frame rates across most configurations. The ranking reflects a balance where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capacity and the GPU’s mid-range rasterization power combine to produce a system that is neither CPU-limited nor GPU-limited in a way that severely hampers the experience.

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643. The GPU, an AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 17166. This hardware combination is well-suited for a sports title like Undisputed, which typically relies more on consistent frame delivery than on extreme graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1012 out of 1580 means it sits in the 36th percentile of all tested pairings. This is a modest position, but it is important to contextualize this within the game’s performance demands. The data shows that at 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 143.3 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The ranking is likely dragged down by the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions and settings, rather than by any deficiency in the CPU.

The i5-14600KF itself is a strong performer relative to its peers. Its average benchmark score of 49367 places it just 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration. The RX 6650 XT, with an average benchmark score of 29024, is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (deltaPct of 0) and is only 0.5% behind the Intel Arc A370M. This suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in more demanding scenarios.

In practical terms, the combo’s rank reflects a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings. The measured FPS data supports this, showing a steep drop in performance as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The rank is not a verdict on the hardware’s quality but rather its position within the specific demands of Undisputed.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Undisputed?*

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination is ranked 1012th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14600KF’s average benchmark score of 49367 is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance relative to its closest competitors?

A: The RX 6650 XT’s average benchmark score of 29024 is identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M and 0.5% lower than the Intel Arc A370M.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 143.3 FPS.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1440p or 4K?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 103.3. At 3840x2160 with High settings, it drops to 64.8 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this setup?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s benchmark scores are strong relative to its rivals.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is the defining component in this combo’s gaming performance. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus width, providing a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is 2635 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz and a base clock of 2055 MHz. These specifications place it as a mid-range card capable of handling most modern titles at 1080p and 1440p with high settings.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is most evident in the scaling of frame rates with settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 238.3 FPS, which drops to 90.9 FPS at Ultra settings. This 147.4 FPS difference highlights how the GPU’s compute resources are taxed by increased graphical fidelity. The card’s 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are sufficient for the game’s demands, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where Ultra settings yield only 41.4 FPS.

The GPU’s benchmark scores corroborate its mid-range positioning. A Passmark G3D score of 17166 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1859 indicate solid performance in DirectX 12 titles. The GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is better than the majority of cards in the database, though not a high-end solution. For Undisputed, this means the GPU is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but users should temper expectations for 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 238.3 FPS on Low, 169.6 FPS on Medium, 143.3 FPS on High, and 90.9 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, with even Ultra settings maintaining nearly 91 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a noticeable drop. Low settings produce 174.1 FPS, Medium 126.7 FPS, High 103.3 FPS, and Ultra 65.3 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, particularly at Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls by 25.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to feel the pressure of additional pixel count, though the experience remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a more pronounced hit. Low settings still manage 112.6 FPS, but Medium drops to 81.1 FPS, High to 64.8 FPS, and Ultra to just 41.4 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this combo is not ideal for 4K gaming with maximum graphical fidelity. The data shows a consistent pattern where the GPU’s limitations are exposed as resolution and settings increase.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K demonstrates the GPU’s role as the primary limiting factor in this combo. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 143.3 FPS at 1080p to 103.3 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 40 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is even steeper, with the frame rate falling to 64.8 FPS, a further reduction of 38.5 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the RX 6650 XT is struggling to maintain performance as pixel count increases.

The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The frame rate drops from 90.9 FPS at 1080p to 65.3 FPS at 1440p, then plummets to 41.4 FPS at 4K. The 49.5 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K Ultra highlights the GPU’s inability to handle the combined load of higher resolution and maximum graphical settings. Conversely, at Low settings, the frame rate drops from 238.3 FPS at 1080p to 174.1 FPS at 1440p and 112.6 FPS at 4K, showing that the GPU has more headroom when graphical effects are minimized.

This scaling behavior suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the i5-14600KF’s strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889) ensures that it can feed the GPU adequately at all resolutions. The consistent drops in FPS with increasing resolution point to the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus as the limiting factors. For users targeting 4K, the data indicates that lower settings are necessary to achieve playable frame rates, while 1080p and 1440p offer a much more comfortable margin.