Undisputed

# Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Undisputed with the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 241.2 FPS, but stepping up to 1440p Low drops that to 171.4 FPS, and 4K Low yields 113.1 FPS. This represents a 29% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 34% reduction from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced when examining the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 89.1 FPS, while 1440p Ultra falls to 66.5 FPS, and 4K Ultra drops to 43.1 FPS. The 1080p-to-4K Ultra delta is 46 FPS, a 52% decline. This steep degradation at Ultra settings suggests that the Radeon RX 6650 XT's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width are under significant strain when rendering Undisputed at maximum quality across higher resolutions.

Medium settings show a similar trend, with 175 FPS at 1080p, 124.3 FPS at 1440p, and 81.4 FPS at 4K. High settings follow the same trajectory: 144.5 FPS at 1080p, 106.1 FPS at 1440p, and 67.2 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these drops across all four presets indicates that resolution scaling is largely independent of quality level, which points to fill-rate and memory bandwidth constraints rather than compute limitations.

At 4K Ultra, the 43.1 FPS result falls below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth for sports titles. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should avoid Ultra settings entirely, as the jump from High (67.2 FPS) to Ultra (43.1 FPS) costs 24.1 FPS, a 36% performance hit for what is likely an incremental visual improvement. The GPU's pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s appear insufficient for maintaining high frame rates at 4K with maximum quality.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i7-13700K achieves an average benchmark score of 47282, sitting just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47334) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131). It also edges out the Intel Core i9-12900F by 0.4% while trailing the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 by 0.5%.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60+ FPS at Ultra settings with this combo?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 89.1 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 66.5 FPS, still playable but closer to the threshold. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 43.1 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much performance is gained by switching from Ultra to High at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, High provides 144.5 FPS versus 89.1 FPS at Ultra, a gain of 55.4 FPS. At 1440p, High hits 106.1 FPS versus 66.5 FPS at Ultra, a 39.6 FPS improvement. At 4K, High reaches 67.2 FPS versus 43.1 FPS at Ultra, a 24.1 FPS increase.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29024. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, scores 29011, a negligible 0% delta.

Q: How does the i7-13700K's single-threaded performance compare to its multi-threaded results?

A: The CPU scores 5505 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 39000 in multi-core, representing a 7.1x scaling factor across its 16 cores and 24 threads. In Geekbench, single-core scores 2850 while multi-core reaches 17731, a 6.2x multiplier.

Q: Is the 4K Low preset viable for competitive play?

A: The 4K Low preset produces 113.1 FPS on average, which is sufficient for smooth gameplay. This represents a 70 FPS advantage over 4K Ultra (43.1 FPS), making Low the only 4K preset that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS with this hardware combination.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K brings substantial processing headroom to this pairing. With 16 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, the CPU's architecture is well-suited for handling the physics and AI calculations in Undisputed, a sports simulation that typically relies on consistent single-thread performance for gameplay logic. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency during intense fighting sequences.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's strengths across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505 and multi-core score of 39000 demonstrate balanced capabilities. In PassMark, the single-thread score of 4333 and multi-thread score of 45887 further confirm this trend. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1136 in single-thread to 12412 at max threads, indicating efficient thread utilization across the 16-core design.

The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors places it well above most gaming workloads. However, the measured FPS data suggests that in Undisputed, the Radeon RX 6650 XT becomes the bottleneck earlier than the CPU would dictate. At 1080p Low, the 241.2 FPS result is likely near the upper limit of what the GPU can output in this title, regardless of the CPU's additional headroom. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and 8-thread score of 8193 suggest that even at lower resolutions, the processor is not the limiting factor.

The i7-13700K's 125 W TDP and 10 nm process node allow for sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions. The architecture's efficiency contributes to stable frame pacing, as evidenced by the consistent scaling patterns across resolutions. Notably, the CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2262 and 4-thread score of 4469 indicate that even with fewer active threads, the processor maintains strong performance for games that may not fully utilize all 16 cores.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience balances frame rate smoothness with visual quality. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 144.5 FPS, which is 55.4 FPS higher than Ultra's 89.1 FPS. Given that Undisputed is a fast-paced sports title, the additional frame rate from High provides a more responsive feel with minimal visual compromise. Medium at 1080p offers 175 FPS, but the step from High to Medium provides diminishing returns for most players.

At 1440p, High remains the recommended preset, delivering 106.1 FPS. This comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and approaches the refresh rate of many 1440p monitors. The Ultra preset at 66.5 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Medium at 124.3 FPS is an option for players prioritizing smoothness, but High offers a better balance of quality and performance.

For 4K gaming, the data strongly suggests using Low settings, which produce 113.1 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 31.7 FPS (down to 81.4), while High drops to 67.2 FPS, and Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 43.1. Players with 4K displays should either accept Low settings for fluid gameplay or consider lowering resolution to 1440p with High settings for a better visual experience at 106.1 FPS.

The Low preset at 1080p achieves 241.2 FPS, which is valuable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays (240 Hz and above). However, for typical 60 Hz or 144 Hz displays, the High preset at 144.5 FPS provides sufficient headroom while maintaining better visual fidelity. Across all resolutions, High offers the most balanced experience, with frame rates of 144.5, 106.1, and 67.2 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 993rd out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 37% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning rather than the CPU's strengths, as the i7-13700K ranks in the 93rd percentile among CPUs while the RX 6650 XT sits in the 72nd percentile among GPUs.

The combo's rank suggests that while the CPU is capable of driving higher frame rates, the GPU limits overall performance in this title. The RX 6650 XT's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (29011 avg score, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, 0.1% delta), indicating that the GPU sits in a crowded mid-range segment. The Intel Arc A370M trails by 0.5% with 29175, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH leads by 0.6% at 29197.

For players considering this combo, the data shows that Undisputed is more GPU-intensive than CPU-intensive at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 43.1 FPS places this combo well below the average for 1580-tested configurations, likely due to the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity being taxed by high-resolution textures. At 1080p, however, the combo's performance is more competitive, with the Low preset reaching 241.2 FPS.

The rank of 993 out of 1580 combos (62.9th percentile from the bottom) indicates that this is a mid-pack configuration for Undisputed. Upgrading the GPU would yield significant improvements, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions, while the CPU would likely support a more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. The data suggests that this combo is better suited for 1080p gaming or esports-style play rather than high-resolution, high-quality gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS across presets shows a wide spread. Low settings produce 241.2 FPS, the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium drops to 175 FPS, a 66.2 FPS reduction from Low. High reaches 144.5 FPS, which is 30.5 FPS below Medium. Ultra falls to 89.1 FPS, representing a 55.4 FPS loss compared to High. The total spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 152.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern persists with lower absolute values. Low achieves 171.4 FPS, Medium reaches 124.3 FPS, High hits 106.1 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 66.5 FPS. The deltas between presets are 47.1 FPS (Low to Medium), 18.2 FPS (Medium to High), and 39.6 FPS (High to Ultra). The overall spread at 1440p is 104.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results show increasing GPU strain. Low delivers 113.1 FPS, Medium drops to 81.4 FPS, High reaches 67.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43.1 FPS. The preset deltas are 31.7 FPS (Low to Medium), 14.2 FPS (Medium to High), and 24.1 FPS (High to Ultra). The 4K spread is 70 FPS, the narrowest of the three resolutions.

Cross-resolution analysis reveals the GPU's scaling behavior. At Low, 1080p to 1440p costs 69.8 FPS (29% loss), and 1440p to 4K costs 58.3 FPS (34% loss). At High, the drops are 38.4 FPS (27%) and 38.9 FPS (37%). At Ultra, the losses are 22.6 FPS (25%) and 23.4 FPS (35%). These percentages remain relatively consistent, confirming that resolution scaling affects all presets similarly.

The best overall result is 1080p Low at 241.2 FPS, suitable for 240 Hz displays. The worst result is 4K Ultra at 43.1 FPS, which falls below standard 60 FPS targets. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at any resolution, players should use Ultra only at 1080p (89.1 FPS), High at 1440p (106.1 FPS), or Low at 4K (113.1 FPS). The data indicates that no preset at 4K Ultra meets the 60 FPS threshold, making that configuration impractical for this hardware combination.