Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but 4K Ultra is a struggle. The data shows this combo ranks 921st out of 1580 tested configurations in this title, placing it in the middle of the pack. For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, delivering 119 FPS. That offers a smoother experience than the 4K High result of 74.6 FPS while still looking significantly better than Low settings. If you prioritize maximum fluidity for competitive play, dropping to 1080p High yields 163 FPS, which is more than enough for a responsive feel.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows make the decision clear. At 1080p, the Ultra preset produces 104.4 FPS, which is playable, but the jump to High at 163 FPS is substantial. The Medium preset sits at 194.5 FPS, and Low reaches 269.4 FPS. For most players, High at 1080p is the recommended choice because it maintains a high refresh rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The difference between High and Ultra is significant in frame rate cost, but the visual gain is typically less noticeable in a fast-paced sports title.

Moving to 1440p, the High preset delivers 119 FPS, which is excellent for a 120Hz monitor. Ultra drops to 72.6 FPS, which is still above 60 but not ideal for high-refresh displays. Medium provides 138.6 FPS, and Low hits 197.6 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p High is the optimal setting for this resolution, offering a 64% improvement over Ultra while retaining most of the graphical enhancements. If you have a 1440p 144Hz panel, High is the only preset that gets you close to that refresh rate.

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. High produces 74.6 FPS, which is playable on a 60Hz screen. Medium yields 89.2 FPS, and Low reaches 126.8 FPS. Ultra, however, craters to 46.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel stuttery. For 4K, the Medium preset is the best choice for a smooth experience, as it provides a 92% improvement over Ultra while maintaining a solid frame rate. Low is the fallback if you need to push past 120 FPS, but the visual downgrade is severe.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of frame rates in Undisputed, especially as resolution increases. This GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The benchmark results show that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rate drops from 126.8 FPS on Low to 46.4 FPS on Ultra. This 63% reduction highlights the load placed on the shader units and memory subsystem.

The RTX 4060 operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz. Its 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the rendering workload, with a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in a sports game like Undisputed, which is primarily a rasterization workload. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra results show its limits.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game at the tested settings, as the data does not indicate any memory-related bottlenecks. However, the 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards. This is reflected in the 4K results, where the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes a constraint. The GPU's percentile rank of 66 among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range performer, and the measured FPS data confirms this positioning.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about the system's balance. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 163 FPS at 1080p to 119 FPS at 1440p, a 27% reduction. Moving to 4K High, the frame rate falls to 74.6 FPS, a 54% drop from 1440p and a 54% drop from 1080p. This progression shows that the GPU is increasingly the bottleneck as resolution rises.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The 1080p result is 104.4 FPS, 1440p is 72.6 FPS, and 4K is 46.4 FPS. The 4K result is only 44% of the 1080p performance, indicating that the GPU is severely strained at the highest resolution and quality settings. In contrast, at Low settings, the scaling is less severe: 269.4 FPS at 1080p, 197.6 FPS at 1440p, and 126.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is 47% of the 1080p Low result, showing that the CPU can still feed the GPU even at lower quality settings.

This data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14600KF is not the limiting factor in this game. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provide ample headroom. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game logic and AI, but the frame rate scaling is dominated by the GPU's rendering capability. For a 4K setup, the RTX 4060 is the clear bottleneck, while at 1080p, the system is well-balanced.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 119 FPS, which is ideal for a 120Hz display. Ultra drops to 72.6 FPS, so High is the recommended choice for smooth gameplay.

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

A: Yes, but only with settings adjustments. At 4K High, the frame rate is 74.6 FPS, which is playable on a 60Hz screen. Ultra is not recommended, as it drops to 46.4 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 23181, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti. It is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a significant drop, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's high boost clock and cache size are sufficient for this title.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low delivers 269.4 FPS, while Ultra delivers 104.4 FPS. The Ultra preset provides better visual quality but costs 61% of the frame rate.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 921st out of 1580 combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper-middle tier of tested hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 921st out of 1580 tested configurations in Undisputed. This placement places it in the 58th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms more than half of the systems tested but is not a top-tier performer. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning, as the RTX 4060 has a percentile rank of 66 among all GPUs, while the CPU has a percentile rank of 93 among all CPUs.

The combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU creates an imbalance where the GPU is the limiting factor. This is evident in the measured FPS data, where the system cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. However, the ranking is respectable for a mainstream configuration, and the system excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming. The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals show that it is closely matched with the Intel Core i5-14600K, which is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which is 0.6% lower.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping, with the RTX 4060 being 0.6% lower than the RX 6600M and 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580. This suggests that the RTX 4060 is competitively positioned within its class, and the overall combo ranking is a reflection of the GPU's performance ceiling in this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF plays a supporting role in Undisputed, providing the computational horsepower needed to feed the GPU. This processor features 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for game logic and physics calculations. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643.

In this game, the CPU's role is to maintain a consistent frame rate floor. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 269.4 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 46.4 FPS, which is a GPU limitation, not a CPU one. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2778, ensures that game logic and AI calculations do not stutter.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are standard for this class. Its benchmark scores place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49367. The nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, show that the 14600KF is competitively positioned. In Undisputed, the CPU provides a stable foundation, but the overall performance is dictated by the RTX 4060's rendering capabilities.