Undisputed

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 in Undisputed is a study in imbalance. The CPU is a high-end, modern processor while the GPU is an end-of-life, entry-level graphics card from a previous generation. The measured frame rates confirm that the graphics card is the decisive factor in this game, as the experience swings dramatically based on resolution and settings. The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU's 4 GB of VRAM and modest compute capabilities create a bottleneck, regardless of the CPU's significant headroom.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results identify a clear sweet spot for this combination. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers an average of 80.7 FPS. This is a substantial jump from the High preset’s 65.1 FPS and provides a fluid, responsive experience for a sports title. While the Low preset pushes the average to 110.4 FPS, the visual fidelity trade-off is likely too steep for most players, as Medium offers a far better balance of image quality and performance.

At 1440p, the Low preset becomes the only viable option for smooth gameplay, producing an average of 77.7 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution drops to 55.7 FPS, which is playable but less consistent. The High preset’s 46.5 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 31.8 FPS is not recommended for competitive play. For 4K, no preset achieves a truly playable average; the Low preset’s 51.9 FPS is the best result, but the visual quality will be severely compromised. The data suggests that for the best overall experience, users should prioritize 1080p with Medium settings, as it offers the highest frame rate that still maintains a reasonable level of graphical detail.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the limiting component in this configuration. Its performance in Undisputed is directly tied to its specifications. The GPU has a 4 GB GDDR5 memory buffer and a 128-bit memory bus, providing a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. This is a modest amount of memory and bandwidth by modern standards, and the benchmark results indicate it is a primary constraint. The card’s base clock is 1485 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and it features 896 shading units.

The data implies that the game’s higher presets, particularly Ultra, demand more VRAM or memory bandwidth than the GTX 1650 can provide. The dramatic drop in average FPS from Medium to Ultra at every resolution points to a hard limit being hit, likely related to the 4 GB VRAM capacity being exceeded. The GPU’s performance percentile of 43 compared to all other GPUs confirms its position in the lower mid-range segment. It is not a card built for high-fidelity gaming at high resolutions, and the measured results in Undisputed reflect that, with the Ultra preset being almost unplayable at all tested resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data across resolutions reveals the extent of the GPU bottleneck. Moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K results in significant performance penalties at every settings level. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 110.4 at 1080p to 77.7 at 1440p, a 30% reduction. At 4K, it falls to 51.9, which is a 53% drop from the 1080p figure.

This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s performance remains constant, but the GPU is forced to render an exponentially larger number of pixels. The fact that even the Low preset cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K is telling. At High settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 65.1 FPS at 1080p falls to 46.5 at 1440p and then plummets to 29.9 at 4K. This confirms that the game’s visual complexity, combined with the GTX 1650’s limited resources, means that 4K gaming is not a realistic target. The data suggests that the GPU is the sole limiting factor, as the CPU is likely not being fully utilized in this scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a clear picture of the performance envelope.

At 1920x1080, the results are:

• Low: 110.4 FPS average
• Medium: 80.7 FPS average
• High: 65.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 39.5 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 77.7 FPS average
• Medium: 55.7 FPS average
• High: 46.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 31.8 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 51.9 FPS average
• Medium: 36.5 FPS average
• High: 29.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 17.9 FPS average

The pattern is consistent. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 70.9 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 34.0 FPS. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so overwhelmed that even lowering settings provides diminishing returns. The Ultra preset is effectively unplayable at 1080p with an average of 39.5 FPS, and the situation worsens dramatically at 4K with a 17.9 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-14600KF and GTX 1650 ranks 1536 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 3% of all configurations. This low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU. The CPU itself is a top-tier performer, with a percentile of 93 against all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 49367. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, with the data showing a performance delta of just 0.4% and 0.6% respectively.

The GPU, by contrast, has a percentile of only 43 and an average benchmark score of 8713. Its rivals, such as the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 and AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100, are also professional or older cards, highlighting its limited gaming capability. The data clearly shows that while the processor is powerful enough to drive high frame rates in most games, it is held back by the graphics card. The low combo rank is a direct consequence of this severe performance mismatch, where the system’s overall gaming potential is capped by its weakest link.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K resolution?*

A: The measured data shows that no settings preset achieves a consistent 60 FPS average at 3840x2160. The best result is 51.9 FPS on Low settings, while High and Ultra settings result in 29.9 and 17.9 FPS averages respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 80.7 FPS. The High preset also exceeds 60 FPS at 65.1, but Medium offers a better balance of performance and visual quality.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF the source of the performance bottleneck?

A: No. The CPU is a high-end processor, ranking in the 93rd percentile. The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates drop significantly with increased resolution and settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713. The data shows its closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile with a score of 8746 and the AMD Radeon 550X with a score of 8749, placing it within a 0.5% performance delta of both.

Q: What is the expected performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant difference. Low settings produce an average of 77.7 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 31.8 FPS, a difference of 45.9 FPS.

Q: Why is the Ultra preset so demanding in this game?

A: The Ultra preset likely exceeds the 4 GB VRAM capacity and the 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth of the GTX 1650. This causes a massive performance drop at all resolutions, with the average FPS falling to 17.9 at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. These specifications make it a very capable gaming CPU, and its synthetic benchmark scores are excellent, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643.

However, in Undisputed, the CPU’s role is largely passive. The performance data reveals that the GPU is the primary constraint. For example, the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 70.9 FPS. This kind of scaling is almost entirely due to GPU load. The CPU is powerful enough to feed the GTX 1650 with data, but the graphics card cannot render the frames fast enough to utilize the CPU’s full potential. The data implies that with a more powerful GPU, this processor could likely deliver much higher frame rates. Its current ranking of 1536 out of 1580 combos confirms the fact that the system is severely held back by its graphics card, not its processor. The CPU is a modern powerhouse, waiting for a GPU that can match its capabilities.