Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-14600KF + AMD Radeon RX 9070

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a formidable combination for Undisputed, producing frame rates that range from 62.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 355 FPS at 1080p Low. This combo ranks 516th out of 1,580 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems measured. The data reveals a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K Ultra demands careful settings management to maintain playability.

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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz boosts up to 5.30 GHz, and this headroom is critical for a sports title like Undisputed, where physics calculations and AI opponent logic can spike single-thread demand. The processor's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,643 and multi-core score of 32,889 indicate robust performance that prevents CPU bottlenecks at high frame rates.

In the measured data, the CPU's influence becomes apparent when examining 1080p Low performance. At 355 FPS, the i5-14600KF must feed frames as fast as the GPU can render them, and its 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures minimal latency in frame delivery. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing memory stalls that could otherwise limit frame pacing in fast-paced boxing exchanges.

The processor's percentile ranking of 93 against all CPUs places it well above the median, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K with an average benchmark score of 49,166 (0.4% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 49,062 (0.6% higher). The i5-14600KF's average benchmark score of 49,367 shows it sits comfortably within a tight competitive cluster, meaning the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this combo.

The 14-core configuration with 20 threads provides ample parallel processing for Undisputed's background tasks—crowd simulation, physics, and network synchronization—while the high single-core performance ensures that the primary game logic thread runs efficiently. This balance is why the combo maintains 212.9 FPS at 1080p High, a setting that typically increases CPU workload through more complex AI routines and particle effects.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, based on the Navi 48 chip with RDNA 4.0 architecture, brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz drive its 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which translates directly to pixel throughput in Undisputed. With 128 ROPs and a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s, the card is well-equipped to handle the game's character models and arena environments.

The GPU's memory capacity becomes decisive at 4K resolutions. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo achieves 98.8 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 62.6 FPS. This 36% performance gap between High and Ultra suggests that Ultra presets demand significantly more memory bandwidth and shader work, likely through higher-resolution textures and more complex lighting calculations. The 16 GB VRAM prevents any capacity-related stuttering, as evidenced by the smooth average FPS figures across all settings.

The RX 9070's percentile ranking of 79 against all GPUs places it above average, though its nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the NVIDIA A2 (0.2% lower) and Quadro GV100 (0.3% higher), which are not gaming-focused cards. This unusual comparison set highlights that the RX 9070's raw compute scores, while strong, may not fully capture its gaming efficiency in DirectX 12 titles like Undisputed, where it demonstrates exceptional frame delivery.

At 1080p Low, the GPU renders 355 FPS, and at 1440p Low, it achieves 256 FPS. These numbers indicate the GPU scales efficiently as resolution decreases, with the 1080p to 1440p drop being 27.9%—a smaller penalty than the 1440p to 4K drop of 37.4% at Low settings. This scaling pattern suggests the GPU remains the dominant component at all tested resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid limiting performance.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 62.6 FPS average. This is playable but close to the 60 FPS threshold, so users seeking higher refresh rates should consider High settings, which deliver 98.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 355 FPS, providing the lowest input latency for competitive matches. Medium settings at 1080p still offer 252.7 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. The RX 9070's 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth handles Undisputed's texture loads across all settings, as evidenced by consistent frame rates without memory-related dips in the measured data.

Q: How does the i5-14600KF compare to its direct rival, the i5-14600K?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,367, which is 0.4% higher than the i5-14600K's 49,166. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming, and both CPUs would perform nearly identically in Undisputed.

Q: What settings provide the best balance between visual quality and performance?

A: At 1440p, High settings deliver 153 FPS, which is 55.8% faster than Ultra (98.1 FPS) while still providing enhanced visuals over Medium (182.1 FPS). This makes 1440p High the sweet spot for quality and speed.

Q: Can this combo maintain 100+ FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the combo achieves 98.8 FPS, which is close to but slightly below 100 FPS. At 4K Medium, it reaches 116.1 FPS, comfortably exceeding the 100 FPS mark.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data clearly indicates that High settings provide the optimal experience across all three resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 212.9 FPS—more than enough for any high-refresh display—while Ultra at 1080p still reaches 138.1 FPS, making the visual upgrade potentially worthwhile for those with 144Hz monitors. However, the gap between High and Ultra at 4K is substantial: 98.8 FPS versus 62.6 FPS, a 36.7% performance loss for what may be marginal visual gains in a fast-paced sports title.

For 1440p users, High settings at 153 FPS are the clear recommendation, as this exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p gaming monitors (typically 144Hz or 165Hz). Medium settings at 182.1 FPS offer even higher frame rates but sacrifice visual fidelity that may affect readability of opponent animations. Ultra at 1440p (98.1 FPS) is viable but unnecessary when High provides a 55.8% performance advantage.

At 4K, the choice is more nuanced. Ultra at 62.6 FPS is playable but sits near the edge of smooth motion. High at 98.8 FPS provides a much safer margin above the 60 FPS baseline, while Medium at 116.1 FPS offers the best balance for users who prioritize frame rate over maximum graphical detail. Given that Undisputed is a competitive sports title where reaction time matters, High settings at 4K represent the best measured compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 516th out of 1,580 tested combos, placing it in the 67th percentile of all systems measured for Undisputed. This ranking reflects a strong but not elite position, consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile while the GPU ranks in the 79th percentile. The gap between these percentiles suggests the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing.

The combo's rank is notable because it outperforms many systems with higher-priced components, indicating efficient utilization of both the i5-14600KF and RX 9070. The CPU's nearest rival, the i5-14600K, has a nearly identical average score (0.4% delta), meaning that swapping between these two processors would yield virtually no difference in Undisputed performance. Similarly, the GPU's closest rival, the NVIDIA A2, is a professional-grade card, not a gaming product, making the RX 9070's gaming performance in this title particularly impressive.

The rank also suggests that this combo is well-balanced for Undisputed's specific demands. The game appears to favor high single-thread performance (where the i5-14600KF excels) and robust GPU throughput (where the RX 9070's 36.13 TFLOPS shines). This alignment between component strengths and game requirements is why the combo achieves frame rates that exceed those of many more expensive configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance across all settings. Low settings produce 355 FPS, Medium reaches 252.7 FPS, High achieves 212.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 138.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 61.1% reduction in frame rate, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant rendering load even at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings hit 256 FPS, Medium reaches 182.1 FPS, High achieves 153 FPS, and Ultra drops to 98.1 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p, with Ultra exacting a 61.7% penalty compared to Low, slightly higher than the 1080p penalty.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape shifts dramatically. Low settings still deliver 160.3 FPS, but Medium drops to 116.1 FPS, High falls to 98.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 62.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is the only measured result below 60 FPS, though it remains playable. The 4K Low to Ultra penalty is 60.9%, consistent with the other resolutions, but the absolute frame rates at 4K Ultra approach the limits of smooth gameplay.

Across all resolutions, the gap between Medium and High is smaller than between High and Ultra. For example, at 1440p, the Medium-to-High difference is 29.1 FPS (18.9%), while the High-to-Ultra difference is 54.9 FPS (35.9%). This pattern suggests that Ultra settings introduce disproportionately expensive graphical features, likely related to advanced shadow and reflection techniques.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals how frame rates scale as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop from 355 FPS at 1080p to 256 FPS at 1440p represents a 27.9% reduction, and further to 160.3 FPS at 4K represents a 37.4% reduction from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at low settings, as the CPU's frame delivery capacity is not fully utilized until 4K.

At High settings, the scaling is more linear: 212.9 FPS at 1080p drops to 153 FPS at 1440p (28.1% reduction) and then to 98.8 FPS at 4K (35.4% reduction). The similarity in percentage drops across Low and High settings suggests that the rendering workload scales predictably with pixel count, and the GPU's 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient to handle the increased data throughput without becoming a limiting factor.

Ultra settings show a slightly different pattern: 138.1 FPS at 1080p, 98.1 FPS at 1440p (29% reduction), and 62.6 FPS at 4K (36.2% reduction). The 4K Ultra result is particularly revealing—the 62.6 FPS figure suggests the GPU is approaching its limits, likely due to the combination of 4K pixel count and Ultra's demanding shader work. The consistent ~28-29% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings indicates that the i5-14600KF maintains sufficient CPU headroom, as any CPU bottleneck would manifest as a smaller percentage drop at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher.

The scaling analysis points to a system where the GPU is the dominant performance limiter at all resolutions and settings tested. The CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock and strong single-core performance ensure that even at 1080p Low (355 FPS), the processor can keep up with the GPU's frame rendering. This balance means that users looking to improve performance should focus on GPU settings first, as the CPU has demonstrated it can support frame rates well above what the RX 9070 can deliver at 4K Ultra.