Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT pairing in Undisputed shows a clear split between CPU-bound and GPU-bound territory. The data indicates that this combination is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra is a significant challenge. The core takeaway is that this is a solid 1440p High/Medium setup that can handle 1080p esports-style play, but it lacks the raw GPU horsepower for 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about what limits this system. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 135 FPS at 1920x1080 to 96.3 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 63.3 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 53% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear; the jump from 1440p to 4K costs 33 FPS, while the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 38.7 FPS.

At Ultra settings, the pattern is similar but the absolute numbers are much lower. The system delivers 85.5 FPS at 1080p, drops to 64.1 FPS at 1440p, and collapses to 41.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a hard GPU limit. The data suggests that the RX 6600 XT's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory are overwhelmed by the combination of 4K resolution and Ultra detail.

The scaling pattern indicates the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 226.6 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suggests the i7-13700K has headroom left. As resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. The fact that the 1920x1080 Low result (226.6 FPS) is more than double the 3840x2160 Ultra result (41.9 FPS) confirms that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the data shows that Medium settings at 164.3 FPS provides an excellent balance for fast-paced gameplay, while High at 135 FPS is still very smooth. Ultra at 85.5 FPS is playable and looks better, but the 78.8 FPS gap between Ultra and Medium is substantial. For competitive play where frame rate matters most, Low at 226.6 FPS is the clear choice, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. High settings at 96.3 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a good visual upgrade over Low (164.3 FPS) while staying well above 60 FPS. Medium at 118.6 FPS is also viable, but High provides better visuals for only a 22.3 FPS cost. Ultra at 64.1 FPS is borderline; it is technically above 60 FPS, but the margin is thin and frame time consistency could suffer.

For 3840x2160, the options are limited. Low settings at 106 FPS is surprisingly playable and shows the CPU can keep up even at 4K. Medium at 74.9 FPS is the best quality/performance compromise at this resolution. High at 63.3 FPS is playable but close to the edge, and Ultra at 41.9 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data strongly suggests that 4K users should stick to Medium or Low settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the decisive component in this configuration. Its benchmark data shows a percentile ranking of 71 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,985. The nearest rival comparison shows it is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (deltaPct of 0.1%), which gives context for its performance tier. The card's boost clock of 2589 MHz and game clock of 2359 MHz are relatively high, but the 128-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth limit its ability to feed the 2048 shading units at high resolutions.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p in this game, but 4K Ultra likely stresses it. The measured frame rates show a clear pattern: the card can push 226.6 FPS at 1080p Low, but that drops by more than half to 106 FPS at 4K Low. This is a classic sign of memory bandwidth saturation. The FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS is respectable, but the RDNA 2.0 architecture's 32 RT cores are not heavily utilized in a sports title like this.

The pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p but become strained at 4K. The measured results show that the card's performance degrades in a predictable manner as pixel count increases. This is a mid-range GPU, and the data confirms it belongs in that tier for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings is playable. Low produces 226.6 FPS, Medium produces 164.3 FPS, High produces 135 FPS, and Ultra produces 85.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 141.1 FPS, showing the massive cost of maxed-out graphics. The gap from Medium to High is 29.3 FPS, which is the smallest step between consecutive settings.

At 2560x1440, the numbers shift down. Low produces 164.3 FPS, Medium produces 118.6 FPS, High produces 96.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 64.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 100.2 FPS. Notably, the 1440p Medium result (118.6 FPS) is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result (85.5 FPS plus 33.1 FPS), showing that the resolution jump costs roughly one full settings tier.

At 3840x2160, the results are more constrained. Low produces 106 FPS, Medium produces 74.9 FPS, High produces 63.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 41.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 64.1 FPS. The 4K High result (63.3 FPS) is barely above the 60 FPS target, and 4K Ultra is the only configuration tested that falls below 50 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K 60 FPS?*

A: Only at Low settings, where the average is 106 FPS. At Medium, it drops to 74.9 FPS, and at High it falls to 63.3 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 41.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings provides 96.3 FPS, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. 1920x1080 at Medium provides 164.3 FPS but with lower visual fidelity.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 27,985. It is 0.1% ahead of the GTX 980 Ti and 0.9% behind the RTX 3070, placing it in the same performance class as those older and newer cards.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 226.6 FPS, which is very high. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom, as the frame rate drops consistently with resolution increases.

Q: What settings should I use for competitive play?

A: For maximum frame rate, 1920x1080 at Low yields 226.6 FPS. If you want some visual quality, 1920x1080 at Medium gives 164.3 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra average of 41.9 FPS is less than half of the 1080p Ultra average of 85.5 FPS. This represents a 43.6 FPS loss, confirming that 4K Ultra is too demanding for this GPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a powerful partner for the RX 6600 XT. Its benchmark data shows a percentile ranking of 93 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47,282. The CPU is effectively tied with its nearest rival, the Core i7-13700KF, which has a deltaPct of -0.1%. This places the 13700K in the top tier of desktop processors.

The CPU's specifications support its strong performance. It has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample on-die storage for game data. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39,000 and single-core score of 5,505 indicate that both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads are handled well.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data. The measured frame rates show that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 226.6 FPS, which is a common threshold where CPU limits might appear, but the CPU handles it without issue. The 3DMark scores support this: the 2-thread score of 2,262 and single-thread score of 1,136 show strong single-core performance, which is what this game likely relies on.

The CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 125 W TDP make it a capable pairing for the RX 6600 XT. The data shows that the CPU has significant headroom at all resolutions, as the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern. The CPU is not a bottleneck here; the GPU is the clear limiting component, especially at 4K Ultra.