Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a mainstream desktop combination that delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed across most settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU to flex at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy dictated primarily by graphical settings, with the 14-core processor ensuring that frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is under heavy load.

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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which are strong figures for a desktop chip. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. This configuration sits at the 90th percentile when compared against all CPUs in the database, indicating that it is a high-performing part for gaming and mixed workloads.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates its strengths: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 17085 and single-core score of 2445. The Passmark multi-thread score of 38697 and single-thread score of 4273 further confirm its balanced nature. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF is essentially neck-and-neck with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% delta), while slightly trailing the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by -0.8%. This suggests that for Undisputed, the CPU is not a bottleneck; its single-thread performance is more than adequate to feed the GPU.

For a sports title like Undisputed, which relies on consistent physics calculations and AI for opponent behavior, the i5-14600KF’s 20 threads ensure that background tasks do not interfere with frame generation. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 241 FPS average, which is a figure that would be unattainable if the CPU were holding the GPU back. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is stressed, the average FPS of 42 indicates that the CPU still provides enough data to avoid a catastrophic frame collapse. The processor’s 125W TDP and unlocked multiplier also suggest headroom for overclocking, though the stock performance is already sufficient for this game.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this CPU/GPU combo for a 144Hz monitor?*

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 144 FPS, which matches a 144Hz refresh rate exactly. For 2560x1440, High settings yield 104 FPS, which is still smooth but below 144Hz. If you have a 4K display, High settings drop to 66 FPS, which is better suited for a 60Hz panel.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, it averages 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 91. High settings reduce the average to 66 FPS, while Low settings push it to 110 FPS. Ultra settings are the only problematic tier, falling to 42 FPS, which may feel less fluid.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its closest GPU rivals in terms of raw score?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035. It is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153), 1% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237), and 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713). It also trails the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile by 1.6%.

Q: Is the i5-14600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: No. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 241 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, indicating the CPU is not limiting. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4594 places it in the 90th percentile, ensuring it can keep up with the GPU’s demands.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 174 FPS, while Ultra settings average 67 FPS. This represents a drop of 107 FPS, or approximately 61.5%, when moving from the lowest to the highest preset. Medium settings sit in between at 125 FPS.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested combinations for this game?

A: It ranks 1722 out of 2813 total combos tested in Undisputed. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the pack, meaning there are many faster combinations, but it is not near the bottom either.

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

The scaling behavior across resolutions reveals that the RTX 5050 is the primary limiting factor in this combo, as expected for a modern game. Starting with High settings, the average FPS moves from 144 at 1080p, to 104 at 1440p, and finally to 66 at 4K. This is a drop of 27.8% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 36.5% from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 54.2%, which is a substantial but predictable decline for a GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

For Low settings, the trend is more pronounced in absolute terms: 241 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.8%, identical to the High setting, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36.8%, slightly larger. This suggests that at Low settings, the game is still heavily dependent on pixel throughput, and the GPU’s 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a constraint at 4K.

The Medium settings row provides the only min/max data in the pack: at 1080p, it averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 and a maximum of 200; at 1440p, it averages 125 FPS with a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 144; at 4K, it averages 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 91. The stability of the minimum FPS relative to the average (e.g., 67 min vs 79 avg at 4K) indicates that the frame pacing is consistent, which is a sign that the CPU is not causing hitches. If the i5-14600KF were the bottleneck, you would expect the minimum FPS to dip far more erratically, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do.

The fact that FPS scales almost linearly with pixel count (1080p to 4K is a 4x increase in pixels, but FPS does not drop to a quarter) suggests that the game is not purely pixel-bound; there are other factors like draw calls and physics that the CPU handles. However, the consistent drop across all settings points to the GPU being the dominant constraint. The RTX 5050’s 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 20 RT cores are modest figures, and the 8 GB VRAM may be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, which explains the 42 FPS average there.

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

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p displays, High settings at 144 FPS average is the sweet spot for 144Hz monitors, delivering a buttery-smooth experience. Medium settings at 173 FPS are better for 165Hz or 240Hz panels, though the visual fidelity loss may not be worth it for a sports game where detail matters less than fluidity. Low settings at 241 FPS are only useful for competitive play on 240Hz+ screens, but the graphical downgrade is significant.

At 1440p, High settings at 104 FPS is the best balance for 100Hz+ displays, providing good visuals without sacrificing too much smoothness. Medium settings at 125 FPS are ideal for 120Hz monitors, and the min of 107 FPS ensures you stay above 100 FPS most of the time. Low settings at 174 FPS are overkill for most 1440p displays, but they offer the highest frame rate headroom. Ultra settings at 67 FPS are playable on 60Hz panels, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 37 FPS, which is a steep price for marginal visual gains.

For 4K, Medium settings at 79 FPS is the recommended choice for 60Hz displays, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS with a min of 67. High settings at 66 FPS are also viable, but they sit dangerously close to the 60 FPS threshold, and any demanding scene could cause drops below that point. Low settings at 110 FPS are excellent for 100Hz 4K panels, though the reduced detail may be noticeable. Ultra settings at 42 FPS should be avoided, as they fall below the standard 60 FPS target and would feel sluggish in a fast-paced boxing match.

The data clearly indicates that Medium settings offer the most balanced experience across all resolutions, providing a 173 FPS average at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. This preset is the "safe" choice for users who want a playable frame rate without spending time tweaking individual options.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1722 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 61st percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly 61% of the systems tested but is still outclassed by the top 39%. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the CPU’s high percentile (90th) and the GPU’s mid-range standing (66th percentile), but it reflects the fact that the RTX 5050 is the weaker link in this pairing.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, have nearly identical average scores, differing by less than 1%. This means that swapping the CPU for those alternatives would likely not change the in-game ranking significantly. The GPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (0.6% faster), suggest that the RTX 5050 is in a tight performance band. A small GPU upgrade could push this combo into a higher percentile, but the current ranking is respectable for a mid-range system.

The rank of 1722 out of 2813 also indicates that there is a long tail of slower combos, many of which likely pair older CPUs with weaker GPUs. For a user with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combo provides more than enough performance to enjoy Undisputed at high frame rates, and the ranking should not be a deterrent. It is only when pushing 4K Ultra that the combo falls behind, but the measured FPS shows that Medium settings at 4K are still very playable.

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

The following is the complete measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed, organized by resolution and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 241 FPS average
• Medium: 173 FPS average, 147 FPS minimum, 200 FPS maximum
• High: 144 FPS average
• Ultra: 92 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 174 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average, 107 FPS minimum, 144 FPS maximum
• High: 104 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average, 67 FPS minimum, 91 FPS maximum
• High: 66 FPS average
• Ultra: 42 FPS average

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with min/max data, providing insight into frame stability. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 147 FPS shows that the combo rarely drops below the 144 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh displays. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 107 FPS is still above 100, ensuring a smooth experience on 100Hz monitors. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 67 FPS means the combo stays above 60 FPS in most scenes, which is the minimum target for console-like smoothness.

The Ultra settings represent the most demanding scenario, with 4K Ultra dropping to 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and would be noticeable during gameplay. The 1080p Ultra figure of 92 FPS is more acceptable, but the 1440p Ultra figure of 67 FPS is borderline. These numbers suggest that Ultra presets are not recommended for this combo, as the visual uplift does not justify the significant FPS penalty compared to High or Medium.