Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a performance profile in Undisputed that is heavily dictated by graphical settings and resolution. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p and 1440p, but one that requires careful setting adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K. This combination ranks in the 727th position out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the severity of this drop is entirely dependent on the selected graphics preset. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 309.8 FPS, which falls to 226 FPS at 1440p and further to 144.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 53.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still the primary driver of performance.

However, the scaling behavior shifts dramatically when moving to higher presets. With Ultra settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 119.3, dropping to 84.5 FPS at 1440p (a 29.2% decrease) and then to 53.7 FPS at 4K (a further 36.4% decrease from 1440p). This steeper decline at Ultra settings suggests that the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions, where texture and shader complexity increase significantly.

The most interesting observation comes from the Medium preset. At 1080p, it produces 224.6 FPS, which is still 105.2 FPS higher than the Ultra preset at the same resolution. At 1440p, Medium yields 158.9 FPS, while at 4K it manages 99.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium is a 55.7% drop, similar in proportion to the Low preset. This indicates that the CPU (Intel Core i5-14600KF) is not the bottleneck at Medium and below; the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, featuring 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs. Its boost clock is rated at 1725 MHz, and it operates with a 256-bit memory bus delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth across 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The benchmark results indicate that this memory configuration is a critical factor in Undisputed's performance at higher settings.

The gap between Medium and High settings illustrates this point. At 4K, the High preset produces 81.4 FPS, while Medium produces 99.6 FPS — a difference of 18.2 FPS or 22.4%. At 1440p, the difference is 24.9 FPS (134 FPS for High vs 158.9 FPS for Medium), and at 1080p it is 40.5 FPS (184.1 FPS for High vs 224.6 FPS for Medium). This widening gap at lower resolutions suggests that the High preset introduces effects that increase memory pressure, but the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient to handle them at 1080p, where the GPU can still feed data fast enough.

The Ultra preset reveals the most significant VRAM strain. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 53.7, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users consider playable. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is 27.7 FPS (from 81.4 to 53.7), a 34% reduction. This steep penalty indicates that Ultra settings are likely exceeding the comfortable working set of the 8 GB frame buffer, forcing the GPU to manage memory more aggressively. The RTX 3070's FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS is not the limiting factor here; the data points to memory capacity and bandwidth as the primary constraints at Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing a smooth experience at high refresh rates, the Low preset delivers exceptional results. At 1080p, it achieves 309.8 FPS, which is more than enough for any 240 Hz or 360 Hz display. At 1440p, it still provides 226 FPS, making it suitable for 240 Hz monitors. Even at 4K, the Low preset maintains 144.2 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most 4K displays.

The Medium preset offers a better balance between visual fidelity and performance. It yields 224.6 FPS at 1080p, which remains well above the threshold for competitive play, and 158.9 FPS at 1440p. At 4K, it drops to 99.6 FPS, which is still smooth on a 120 Hz display. The step from Medium to High costs 18.2 FPS at 4K (from 99.6 to 81.4), but at 1080p the cost is 40.5 FPS (from 224.6 to 184.1). Given that the visual improvement from Medium to High is typically less pronounced in a sports title like Undisputed, the data suggests that Medium provides the best experience per the measured rows across all resolutions.

The Ultra preset is only advisable for users with 1080p displays who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. At 1080p, it averages 119.3 FPS, which is playable but represents a 47% reduction compared to Medium. At 1440p, the 84.5 FPS average is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may feel less responsive. The 4K Ultra result of 53.7 FPS is below the ideal threshold for smooth motion and should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept a compromised experience.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 727 out of 1580 tested combinations, the i5-14600KF and RTX 3070 pairing sits in the 46th percentile of all tested systems in Undisputed. This places it in the upper-middle segment of the database, where it competes with other mid-range to high-end configurations. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game well at most settings but does not reach the top tier reserved for flagship GPUs with larger memory pools.

The CPU portion of this combo is not a limiting factor. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% behind), and the AMD EPYC 4345P (0.5% behind). This level of processing power is more than sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed, which is unlikely to stress all 14 cores and 20 threads.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 72 places it below the CPU's 93rd percentile, confirming that the RTX 3070 is the bottleneck in this pairing. Its average benchmark score of 28238 puts it near the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (0.9% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (1% ahead). The measured FPS data aligns with this assessment, showing that the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are the primary constraints at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for competitive play?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 309.8 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. At 1440p Low, it still delivers 226 FPS, making that a viable option for 240 Hz displays.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The Low preset produces 144.2 FPS at 4K, and Medium yields 99.6 FPS. High drops to 81.4 FPS, while Ultra falls to 53.7 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile overall, while the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile. At 1080p Medium, the combo produces 224.6 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: How much performance is lost by moving from Medium to High settings?

A: The loss is 40.5 FPS at 1080p (from 224.6 to 184.1), 24.9 FPS at 1440p (from 158.9 to 134), and 18.2 FPS at 4K (from 99.6 to 81.4). The relative penalty is larger at lower resolutions.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 3070 cause problems in this game?

A: The data indicates that Ultra settings at 4K drop to 53.7 FPS, which is a 34% reduction from High. This suggests the 8 GB frame buffer is strained at the highest settings and resolutions.

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

A: Low produces 226 FPS, while Ultra produces 84.5 FPS. This is a difference of 141.5 FPS, or a 62.6% reduction, showing the significant cost of maximum visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings deliver 309.8 FPS, Medium delivers 224.6 FPS, High delivers 184.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 119.3 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with each preset step costing a significant number of frames. The gap between Low and Medium is 85.2 FPS, between Medium and High is 40.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 64.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 226 FPS, Medium at 158.9 FPS, High at 134 FPS, and Ultra at 84.5 FPS. The relative scaling is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower. The drop from Low to Medium is 67.1 FPS, from Medium to High is 24.9 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 49.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is: Low at 144.2 FPS, Medium at 99.6 FPS, High at 81.4 FPS, and Ultra at 53.7 FPS. The differences are 44.6 FPS between Low and Medium, 18.2 FPS between Medium and High, and 27.7 FPS between High and Ultra. The 4K results show the smallest absolute gaps between presets, confirming that the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor as resolution rises.