Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing simulation from 2023, presents a demanding workload that scales heavily with both resolution and graphical presets. The data for the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shows a configuration that is consistently overkill for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but which still offers a playable, albeit more taxing, experience at 4K with maximum settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all tested configurations, contextualizes the combo's standing against 1,579 other pairings, and offers guidance on how to best utilize this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 509.9 FPS. This figure drops to 369.5 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 231.9 FPS at 3840x2160. The transition from 1080p to 1440p represents a 27.5% reduction in average FPS, while moving from 1440p to 4K results in a 37.2% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling significantly with pixel count, which is expected for a modern GPU like the RTX 5080.

However, the story changes when we look at the highest quality preset. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 192.8 at 1080p, 143.4 at 1440p, and 91 at 4K. The percentage drops are less severe here (25.6% from 1080p to 1440p, and 36.5% from 1440p to 4K), but the 4K result is the only one that approaches the limits of a 60 Hz display. This suggests that at lower presets, the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU, allowing the frame rate to be dictated almost entirely by the graphics card's output. At Ultra, the increased shading and memory pressure amplify the GPU's workload, making the resolution scaling even more pronounced and bringing the system closer to a pure GPU bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing of the Core i5-14600KF and RTX 5080 holds a strong position. The data places this combo at rank 65 out of 1,580 tested combinations. This puts it in the top 4.1% of all configurations, indicating that it is one of the more potent setups available for this title. The performance level is consistent with the individual components' standings; the CPU sits in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 89th percentile against all GPUs.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capability as a gaming partner. Its average benchmark score of 49,367 is a mere 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K, its closest rival, and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. This suggests that the "KF" variant offers essentially identical performance to its "K" counterpart in this context. While the GPU's average benchmark score of 59,188 places it 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580, the real-world FPS in Undisputed shows it is more than capable of pushing frame rates well beyond what most displays can show.

Settings Recommendations

Based strictly on the measured average FPS, the optimal settings depend entirely on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 1920x1080, every preset delivers a high frame rate, but the Ultra preset's 192.8 FPS average is the only one that falls below the 200 FPS mark. For gamers with 240 Hz displays, the High preset's 300.4 FPS average is the safer choice to maintain a consistent frame rate above that threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset's 143.4 FPS average is well-suited for 144 Hz monitors. For those seeking maximum smoothness on a 240 Hz panel, the High preset at 220.4 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a significant margin over the refresh rate.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more nuanced. The High preset yields an average of 137.5 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. The Medium preset offers 170.4 FPS, which is even higher. However, the Ultra preset drops to 91 FPS, which is still playable on a 60 Hz screen but sacrifices the smoothness that the other presets provide. For a 4K 120 Hz display, the High preset is the best compromise, delivering a frame rate that is comfortably above the display's maximum refresh rate. The Low preset at 4K produces 231.9 FPS, which is unnecessarily high and comes with a significant visual quality penalty.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for this combo is as follows. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 509.9 on Low, 366.4 on Medium, 300.4 on High, to 192.8 on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the average FPS measures 369.5 on Low, 262.8 on Medium, 220.4 on High, and 143.4 on Ultra. Finally, at 3840x2160, the average FPS is 231.9 on Low, 170.4 on Medium, 137.5 on High, and 91 on Ultra. The performance scaling between presets is substantial; at 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the frame rate by 62.2%, while at 4K, the same preset change results in a 60.8% reduction. This consistency indicates a well-balanced performance curve across the entire resolution range.

The difference between the Low and High presets is also telling. At 1440p, High is 40.4% slower than Low, and at 4K, it is 40.7% slower. This suggests that the High preset introduces a significant amount of graphical fidelity that comes at a relatively stable cost across resolutions. The jump from High to Ultra is also notable; at 1080p it is a 35.8% drop, at 1440p a 34.9% drop, and at 4K a 33.8% drop. These figures show that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, but its cost scales slightly less severely as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, which is a key factor in handling the high-resolution textures and effects that Undisputed uses at Ultra settings. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2617 MHz. These clocks, combined with its 10,752 shading units, allow it to achieve a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s. The raw compute power is evidenced by its FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS.

In the context of the game's results, the GPU's role is clear. At 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 5080 is so powerful that even at Ultra settings, it is delivering frame rates that are far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The only scenario where it is pushed to its limits is at 4K with the Ultra preset, where the 91 FPS average suggests a heavy workload that fully engages the graphics card. The GPU's performance percentile of 89 and its average benchmark score of 59,188 corroborate its high-end status, and its 1.6% lead over the Intel Arc A570M in synthetic benchmarks translates into a dominant real-world performance in this title.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 509.9, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this combo capable of running Undisputed at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 91 FPS, which is playable but does not hit the 120 FPS or higher mark that the other presets achieve at lower resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations in Undisputed?

A: This combo ranks 65th out of 1,580 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4.1% of all configurations for this game.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the average FPS fall below 100?

A: The only measured scenario with an average FPS below 100 is at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset, where the average FPS is 91.

Q: What is the performance difference between the 1440p High and 4K High presets?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 220.4, while at 3840x2160 with High settings, it is 137.5. This represents a 37.6% reduction in performance when moving from 1440p to 4K at the High preset.

Q: Does the CPU's performance limit the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is sufficient. At 1080p Low, the system produces 509.9 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU effectively. The large frame rate drops when moving to higher resolutions point to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck.