Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a high-performance combination for Undisputed, a sports title. Measured frame rates across resolutions and settings show a system that can handle 4K Ultra at nearly 100 FPS and exceed 500 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this combo ranks among tested configurations. The data is measured, not estimated, providing a reliable basis for performance expectations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: as resolution increases, average frame rates drop consistently across all settings. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 329.7 at 1920x1080 to 237.5 at 2560x1440, and then to 150.5 at 3840x2160. The 4K figure is less than half of the 1080p figure, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the drop is even more pronounced in absolute terms: 547.4 at 1080p, 395.7 at 1440p, and 253 at 4K. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound workload; the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p Low, but the GPU's rendering load increases with pixel count.

The settings also have a significant impact. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 253 on Low to 95.6 on Ultra, a wide range that highlights the heavy cost of the Ultra preset. At 1080p, the range is from 547.4 on Low to 208.9 on Ultra. The Ultra preset imposes a steep load on the GPU, as evidenced by the drop from High to Ultra at each resolution. For example, at 1440p, High yields 237.5 FPS while Ultra yields 151.3 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is smaller than between High and Ultra, suggesting that the Ultra preset includes settings that disproportionately affect performance. The same pattern holds at 1080p and 4K, with the difference between Low and Medium being relatively modest compared to the jump to Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is consistent across all settings, with the largest absolute drops occurring at Low settings. This suggests that the GPU's rendering load increases proportionally with pixel count, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant. The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High is smaller than between High and Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset includes settings that are particularly demanding on the GPU. Overall, the resolution scaling confirms that the RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this combo, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features 24 MB of shared L3 cache and a TDP of 125 W. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643, along with a Geekbench multi-core score of 15636 and single-core score of 2778. These results place the CPU in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance.

The CPU's single-core performance is particularly relevant for gaming. The high boost clock of 5.30 GHz and the single-core Cinebench score of 4643 suggest that the CPU can handle the demands of fast-paced sports titles. The measured FPS at 1080p Low—547.4 average—demonstrates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at that resolution. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average is 208.9 FPS, which is still very high. The fact that FPS scales with resolution indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains its ability to feed the GPU.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889, ensures that background tasks and game logic do not interfere with frame delivery. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for a sports title, which typically does not require extreme multi-threading. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking confirms that it is among the top processors available. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K in average benchmark score, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.5% and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 1.4%. These small deltas show that the CPU is well within the performance range of other high-end desktop processors. The launch MSRP of the i5-14600KF is $294, but that figure is not a factor in the performance analysis.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. It also includes 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores. The TDP is 575 W, and the card requires a 950 W power supply. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 14411 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, 39650 in Passmark G3D, and 380114 in Geekbench OpenCL. It ranks in the 94th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's massive memory bandwidth and high core count are directly reflected in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 95.6, which is playable for a sports title. At 4K High, it rises to 150.5, and at 4K Medium to 180.2. The GPU is clearly the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, as the FPS drops consistently when moving from 1080p to 4K. The 32 GB VRAM ensures that even the most demanding textures at 4K Ultra are unlikely to exceed memory capacity, though the data does not include VRAM usage. The RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for 4K gaming, and the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (95.6) demonstrates that the GPU can handle the most demanding settings.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5090 is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 5090 D, 0.2% ahead of the RTX 5050 Mobile, and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6600. It trails the NVIDIA CMP 40HX by 1.6%. These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 5090 is at the top of the GPU performance hierarchy. The GPU's 94th percentile ranking places it at the top of the performance spectrum, and its nearest rivals are all within a few percentage points, indicating a tightly contested high-end segment. The launch MSRP of the RTX 5090 is 1,999 USD, but again, that is not part of the performance assessment.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 237.5.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The i5-14600KF is 0.4% ahead of the i5-14600K in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 15th out of 1580 tested combos.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5090 has a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 95.6.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The i5-14600KF has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 15th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top tier of all configurations tested. The high rank is driven by the GPU's strong performance at 4K and the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions. The data shows that this combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. The CPU's 93rd percentile and the GPU's 94th percentile individually contribute to this top-tier ranking. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (547.4) and 4K Ultra (95.6) demonstrate that the combo can handle both competitive and high-fidelity scenarios. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p, the system easily exceeds 200 FPS on High settings. At 4K, it remains above 95 FPS even on Ultra, making it a versatile choice for a sports title. The 15th place out of 1580 combos is a strong result, especially considering that the CPU is a 14-core part while the GPU is a flagship. The combination of a 14-core CPU with a 32 GB GPU provides a balanced system that excels in both CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios. For players who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p or 1440p, this combo delivers over 200 FPS on High settings, and at 4K it remains above 95 FPS on Ultra. The data suggests that this is a top-tier configuration for Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 150.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 253 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 180.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 95.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 237.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 395.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 287.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 151.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 329.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 547.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 393.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 208.9 |