Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a robust performance profile in Undisputed, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured data shows this combination is well-balanced, though the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the observed FPS figures, contextualizes the combo’s standing among other tested systems, and examines the specific roles of the CPU and GPU based on the provided benchmark information.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 373.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops this to 269 FPS, a reduction of 104.9 FPS. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls to 171.6 FPS. This progression shows that while the RTX 3080 Ti is capable of extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions, the demands of additional pixels directly impact output.

The scaling at High settings is more moderate. The combo delivers 225.1 FPS at 1080p, 162.7 FPS at 1440p, and 100.4 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 124.7 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is working progressively harder to maintain performance. The data suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting component, as the frame rates, while still smooth, are significantly lower than the 1080p results.

A similar trend appears at Ultra settings. The measured average goes from 142 FPS at 1080p, to 106.4 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 65.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the most demanding scenario in the dataset, showing a 54.1% drop compared to the 1080p Ultra figure. This steep decline underscores that the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and GA102 chip are being fully utilized, and the game's visual load at 4K Ultra is the primary factor limiting performance. The consistent frame rate steps across all settings confirm that the bottleneck shifts from the CPU at low resolutions to the GPU at higher ones.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the most sensible choice across all three tested resolutions. At 1080p, High yields 225.1 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any competitive play. Even at 4K, High delivers 100.4 FPS, which keeps the experience smooth without sacrificing the visual fidelity that the Ultra preset would demand. The data shows that High is the only preset where the frame rate remains above 100 FPS at 4K, making it a sweet spot for this hardware.

The Medium preset offers a slight performance boost over High but at a noticeable cost. At 4K, Medium produces 120.4 FPS compared to High's 100.4 FPS, a gain of 20 FPS. However, this is offset by a reduction in graphical detail. At 1080p, the difference is smaller (269.6 FPS for Medium versus 225.1 FPS for High), suggesting that Medium is more beneficial for users who prioritize frame rate over visual settings at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the data shows it should be reserved for lower resolutions. At 1080p, it still produces a playable 142 FPS, but at 4K, the 65.2 FPS average is below the threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Low preset, while producing the highest frame rates (373.9 FPS at 1080p), is not recommended for general play as it minimizes the game's visual presentation. The benchmark results indicate that High is the optimal preset for this combo, providing a strong frame rate floor and consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing ranks 420th out of 1580 combos. This places it in the top 26.6% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performing setup. The rank is a direct result of the combined capabilities of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

The CPU's benchmark scores contribute significantly to this ranking. In Cinebench R23, the i5-14600KF scores 32889 in multi-core and 4643 in single-core. This places it in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, has an average score of 49166, which is 0.4% lower than the i5-14600KF's average of 49367. This marginal difference shows the KF variant is essentially on par with its more feature-rich counterpart.

The GPU also holds a strong position. The RTX 3080 Ti's Passmark G3D score of 26896 places it in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 41224 is slightly lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090's 41441, a difference of -0.5%. This proximity to the RTX 3090 in synthetic tests, combined with the high CPU performance, explains why this combo ranks where it does. The data suggests that this pairing is well-matched, with neither component drastically bottlenecking the other in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve the highest frame rates?

A: The data shows 1080p provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with Low hitting 373.9 FPS and High reaching 225.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to the RTX 3090 in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41224, which is -0.5% lower than the RTX 3090's score of 41441.

Q: Is the i5-14600KF a fast processor relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, its benchmark scores place it in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889.

Q: At 4K resolution, which setting yields a frame rate above 100 FPS?

A: The High preset at 4K produces an average of 100.4 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 120.4 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus width.

*Q: How does the combo's rank in Undisputed compare to the total number of tested systems?*

A: The combo ranks 420th out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the top 26.6% of all systems.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the central component for rendering in Undisputed. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, paired with a 384-bit bus width, provides a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. This high bandwidth is critical for handling the high-resolution textures and detailed models present in the game, especially at 4K where memory pressure is highest. The card's 10240 shading units and 320 texture mapping units allow it to process the complex geometry and effects required by the game's sports presentation.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a factor in its performance. The base clock operates at 1365 MHz, which can boost up to 1665 MHz under load. This boost behavior helps maintain performance in demanding scenes. The card's FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS indicates its raw compute capability, and the measured frame rates show it is well-utilized. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 65.2 FPS, which is the clearest indicator that the GPU is working at its limit for this game at these settings.

The RTX 3080 Ti's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 ensures it is compatible with modern rendering APIs. Its 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores are present, but the game's performance data suggests that the primary load is on the standard shading units. The GPU's average benchmark score of 41224 and its 83rd percentile ranking against all GPUs confirm it is a high-end part, but the data also shows it is not without limits, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drop at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF provides the processing foundation for this combo. With 14 cores and 20 threads, it can handle the game's physics, AI, and game logic without becoming a bottleneck. Its architecture, Raptor Lake-R, uses a 10 nm process node. The CPU's base clock of 3.50 GHz can boost to 5.30 GHz, which is beneficial for the single-threaded tasks that often dictate frame pacing in games.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and improve data access speeds. The benchmark results show the CPU is highly capable. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and single-core score of 4643 are strong indicators of its performance. In Passmark, its multithread score of 38697 and single-thread score of 4273 further demonstrate its balance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 49367 places it in the 93rd percentile, with its closest rival being the Intel Core i5-14600K, which is 0.4% slower.

The measured FPS data suggests that this CPU is sufficient for the game. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 373.9 FPS, which would require a very fast CPU to feed the GPU. The fact that performance scales down as resolution increases indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions; the GPU is. The CPU's 125W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible choice, but its role in Undisputed is to provide a stable, high-throughput platform that allows the RTX 3080 Ti to perform at its full potential.