Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a playable, though not uniformly smooth, experience in Undisputed across the tested settings and resolutions. The data shows a combination that is clearly capable of high frame rates at lower settings, but which becomes increasingly constrained as graphical demands escalate, particularly at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across the CPU and GPU roles, resolution scaling, and settings recommendations.

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

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its specifications place it in the top tier of consumer CPUs, evidenced by its 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs tested. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor demonstrates substantial multi-threaded capability, scoring 39000 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 45887 in Passmark multithread tests. Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2850.

For a sports title like Undisputed, which is typically not as demanding on CPU resources as open-world or strategy games, the i7-13700K provides an enormous computational headroom. The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 208.4 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is far from being a bottleneck in this scenario. Even at 4K with Low settings, the system manages 97.1 FPS, showing that the processor's strong single-thread performance is sufficient to feed the GPU even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is usually more prominent. The data suggests that the i7-13700K's role is to provide a stable, high-frequency foundation that allows the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rates. Relative to its nearest rivals, the i7-13700K is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-13700KF, showing a negligible 0.1% performance difference in average benchmark scores, and sits marginally ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 by 0.5%.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. The GPU's overall performance places it in the 69th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. In synthetic tests, it scores 15096 in Passmark G3D and 80492 in Geekbench Vulkan, indicating solid DirectX 12 and Vulkan capabilities, which are relevant for modern game engines.

In Undisputed, the GPU is the clear performance limiter in most scenarios. The most direct evidence comes from the frame rate scaling with settings. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra settings drops the average FPS from 208.4 to 82.7, a reduction of over 60%. This steep decline is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the graphics card's compute and memory resources are saturated. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely a contributing factor at higher settings and resolutions, as the game's asset demands can approach or exceed this limit. The GPU's performance is closely matched with the AMD Radeon 890M, showing a 0% difference in average scores, and is only 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, indicating that this is a mid-range card that must rely on lower settings to maintain high frame rates in more demanding titles.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 122.5 FPS at 1080p to 90.7 FPS at 1440p, and then to 54.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 25.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 39.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck throughout, as the frame rate reduction is consistent with the increasing pixel count and the corresponding rise in GPU workload.

Looking at the Low settings, the pattern is similar. The system delivers 208.4 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 153.1 FPS at 1440p and 97.1 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest settings, the 4K resolution still demands a significant amount of GPU processing power, causing a 53.4% drop from 1080p. This is a strong indicator that the RX 6600, with its 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, is not well-suited for 4K gaming, regardless of quality settings. Conversely, the CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. The steady frame rates at 1080p, even with the high 208.4 FPS at Low, suggest that the i7-13700K is never the limiting factor. The data points to a system where the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the decisive elements in determining playable resolutions.

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

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 122.5 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a significant visual improvement over the Low preset, which yields 208.4 FPS but sacrifices detail. The Medium preset at 149.3 FPS is also a strong option for those prioritizing frame rate, but High provides a more visually polished experience without dropping below the 120 FPS mark.

At 1440p, the High preset becomes more demanding, but still delivers a very playable 90.7 FPS. This is the recommended preset for this resolution, as it maintains a high level of visual fidelity while staying comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 110 FPS is viable for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the extra frames. The Ultra preset at 58.8 FPS is borderline, dipping just below the 60 FPS target, and is not recommended for consistent competitive play.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The High preset drops to 54.8 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 69.8 FPS is the best option for a smooth experience, but it requires a significant reduction in visual quality. The Low preset at 97.1 FPS is the only way to get a high frame rate at 4K, but it compromises the game's visual presentation considerably. The Ultra preset at 36.3 FPS is not recommended, as it falls well below the threshold for a fluid experience. In summary, the data suggests that 1080p High and 1440p High are the sweet spots for this hardware combination, with 4K requiring a compromise to Medium or Low settings to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1290th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the lower third of all configurations, which might seem surprising given the strong CPU, but it is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range positioning. The ranking reflects the overall frame rate performance across all tested resolutions and settings, and the RX 6600's limitations at higher resolutions significantly drag down the combo's standing.

The data indicates that this configuration is not designed for top-tier performance in Undisputed. The CPU's high percentile ranking (93rd) is effectively neutralized by the GPU's more modest 69th percentile ranking. The combo's rank of 1290 suggests that a large number of other pairings, likely featuring more powerful GPUs, can achieve higher frame rates, especially at 4K. While the i7-13700K ensures there is no CPU-induced stuttering, the RX 6600 is the bottleneck that caps the system's overall potential. This pairing is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where the GPU can perform adequately, but it is not competitive with higher-end configurations in the same game. The rank underscores that system performance is dictated by the weakest link, and in this case, the GPU is the limiting component for achieving a higher standing among the tested combos.