Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing sim from 2023, presents a fascinating case study in modern game performance. The measured data for this combination of an Intel Core i5-14600KF and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveals a system that is overwhelmingly powerful for this title, but the way its performance scales with resolution and settings tells a deeper story about where the bottlenecks truly lie. The raw numbers are impressive, but the relationships between them are what define the experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate data shows a predictable and significant decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline at different settings presets is highly revealing. At the "Low" preset, the system achieves an average of 420.2 FPS at 1920x1080. Moving to 2560x1440, this drops to 300.9 FPS, a reduction of about 28%. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 193.3 FPS, which is a 36% drop from the 1440p figure and only 46% of the original 1080p performance. This steep, consistent decline suggests that even at "Low" settings, the GPU is being tasked with more work as pixel count increases, but the CPU is still feeding it enough data to maintain very high frame rates.

The story changes dramatically when we examine the "Ultra" preset. At 1920x1080, the system averages 160.6 FPS. This is a substantial drop from the 420.2 FPS seen at "Low," indicating that the increased graphical fidelity is placing a much heavier load on the GPU. At 2560x1440, the "Ultra" preset yields 117.7 FPS, a 27% decrease. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls to 71.2 FPS, a 40% drop from the 1440p result. This steeper percentage decline at higher resolutions, combined with the much lower absolute frame rates, strongly points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at "Ultra" settings. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is likely being saturated with the higher resolution textures and effects, causing the performance scaling to become more pronounced.

The "High" and "Medium" presets slot in between these two extremes, showing a smooth progression. At 1080p, "High" runs at 248.5 FPS and "Medium" at 301.2 FPS. At 4K, these drop to 113 and 139 FPS, respectively. The fact that the frame rate at 4K "High" (113 FPS) is still well above 60 suggests a highly capable system. However, the data indicates that the CPU, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is rarely the limiting factor. Even at the lowest resolution and settings, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU, the system is pushing over 400 FPS, a figure far beyond what most displays can even show. The bottleneck is clearly on the GPU's shoulders, especially as settings and resolution rise, which is the typical expectation for a game like this.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing holds a position of significant strength. The combo rank for this system is 272 out of a total of 1580 tested combinations. This places it firmly in the top 17% of all systems tested in this game, indicating that it is a high-performance setup that will deliver a smooth experience for the vast majority of players.

This ranking is even more impressive when considering the individual components. The CPU, for instance, sits in the 93rd percentile when compared to all CPUs, showing that it is a top-tier processor. Its average benchmark score of 49367 puts it in close competition with some very powerful chips. The data shows it is a mere 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, demonstrating that it is in elite company. This high CPU performance is a key reason why the combo is able to achieve such high frame rates at lower resolutions, where the processor's role is more prominent.

Similarly, the GPU is a formidable performer. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 42576 is within 0.2% of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, illustrating its position in the upper echelon of graphics cards. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a high-end GPU results in a system that is more than capable of handling Undisputed's demands, which is reflected in its strong overall rank. The data suggests that this is a balanced pairing where neither component is severely holding back the other, even if the GPU is the more stress-tested part at higher settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo can achieve in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 420.2 FPS, which is achieved at the 1920x1080 resolution with the "Low" settings preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 193.3 FPS on "Low" settings, 139 FPS on "Medium," 113 FPS on "High," and 71.2 FPS on "Ultra" settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. For example, at 4K "Ultra," the frame rate drops to 71.2 FPS, a 55% decrease from the 160.6 FPS at 1080p "Ultra," indicating the GPU is struggling with the increased load.

Q: What is the combo's ranking compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 272nd out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 17% of all systems.

Q: How does the performance compare between the "High" and "Ultra" presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the "High" preset yields an average of 178.3 FPS, while the "Ultra" preset yields 117.7 FPS. This represents a 34% performance drop for the higher visual quality.

Q: Is a 60 FPS experience easily maintainable at maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows that even at 4K with the "Ultra" preset, the system maintains an average of 71.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured performance data provides a clear and detailed picture of this system's capabilities. At the 1920x1080 resolution, the system is exceptionally fast. The "Low" preset leads the charts with an average of 420.2 FPS. The "Medium" preset follows at 301.2 FPS, and "High" drops to 248.5 FPS. The most demanding "Ultra" preset still manages a very high 160.6 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system has an abundance of performance headroom, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to the 2560x1440 resolution, we see a proportional decrease in performance across all presets. The "Low" preset averages 300.9 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. "Medium" delivers 217 FPS, and "High" produces 178.3 FPS. The "Ultra" preset at this resolution averages 117.7 FPS, which remains an excellent result for a high-resolution, high-detail gaming experience. These numbers confirm that 1440p is a sweet spot for this hardware, providing high visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the system's performance is still very strong, though the GPU's workload is clearly more significant. The "Low" preset produces an average of 193.3 FPS. The "Medium" preset yields 139 FPS, and "High" drops to 113 FPS. Finally, the "Ultra" preset, which pushes the GPU to its limits, results in an average of 71.2 FPS. This figure indicates that 4K gaming is entirely viable, even with the highest settings, delivering a frame rate that is well above the console standard and suitable for most displays.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings preset depends entirely on the user's display and performance targets. For those with a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor, the "Ultra" preset is the clear choice, as it delivers a massive 160.6 FPS average. This provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate that far exceeds the needs of even the fastest 1080p displays. There is no need to compromise on settings at this resolution.

For 1440p users, the "High" preset offers an outstanding balance. The 178.3 FPS average is far beyond what is needed for a smooth experience, and it comes with a significant visual upgrade over the "Medium" preset. While "Ultra" at 1440p is also playable at 117.7 FPS, the jump in performance to "High" is substantial, and the visual difference between "High" and "Ultra" is often less perceptible in a fast-paced sports game. Therefore, "High" at 1440p is recommended for the best combination of speed and quality.

At 4K, the choice becomes more nuanced. The "High" preset achieves a solid 113 FPS average, which is excellent for 4K and provides a very smooth experience. This is the recommended choice for most 4K users who prioritize performance. The "Ultra" preset, while visually superior, drops to 71.2 FPS. This is still playable and above 60 FPS, but the 37% performance cost may not be worth the marginal visual gains for all users. For those who want the absolute best picture quality and have a 4K display that supports variable refresh rates, "Ultra" is viable, but "High" is the safer recommendation for consistent high performance.

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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a powerful 14-core processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and single-core score of 4643 highlight its exceptional processing power. In the context of Undisputed, this CPU provides a massive foundation that ensures the GPU is never starved of data. This is most evident at the 1080p "Low" preset, where the system achieves 420.2 FPS, a scenario that is heavily dependent on the CPU's ability to process game logic and physics quickly.

The processor's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2778, is particularly important for a sports game like Undisputed, where responsive AI and accurate physics calculations are crucial for the gameplay experience. The 20 threads also ensure that background tasks and the game's various systems can run concurrently without creating a bottleneck. The data shows that even when pushing the game to its highest frame rates, the CPU is not the limiting factor. Its performance relative to rivals, such as being 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-14600K, shows it is at the top of its class, ensuring that the system's performance ceiling is determined by the graphics card, not the processor.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of visual output in this configuration, and its role becomes more critical as resolution and settings increase. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, it has a substantial memory pool for modern games. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and a Passmark G3D score of 29995 demonstrate its high compute capability. The data shows that at 4K "Ultra" settings, the frame rate drops to 71.2 FPS, which is a 55% decrease from the 1080p "Ultra" performance of 160.6 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the GPU's processing power and memory bandwidth are being heavily taxed at this resolution and quality level.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers, such as being just 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000, confirms its high-end status. However, the scaling data suggests that the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient for "High" settings at 4K (113 FPS) but are pushed to their limits at "Ultra." The 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is clearly enough for high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the game's demand for pixel throughput and memory bandwidth at 4K "Ultra" is what ultimately caps the performance. This makes the GPU the definitive performance arbiter in the most demanding scenarios, while the CPU ensures that the system never falls behind in less demanding ones.