Undisputed

Undisputed, a sports title released in late 2023, presents a distinct performance profile for the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by graphical settings, with the CPU holding its own across all resolutions. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution and quality settings increase, but the processor ensures that frame rates remain high even in less demanding configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the shifting bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 275.8 FPS, but this falls to 128.8 FPS at 4K Low—a reduction of 53.3%. The scaling is even more pronounced at higher settings; at Ultra, the frame rate drops from 107 FPS at 1080p to 45.4 FPS at 4K, a 57.6% decline. This pattern indicates that the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at lower loads.

The data shows a consistent trend across all settings: the transition from 1440p to 4K incurs a larger relative penalty than the step from 1080p to 1440p. For instance, at High settings, moving from 1440p (119.5 FPS) to 4K (74.5 FPS) results in a 37.7% drop, whereas moving from 1080p (165.9 FPS) to 1440p only costs 28.0%. This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s and 12 GB of VRAM are increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, making the graphics card the dominant constraint at 4K.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (275.8 FPS) and Ultra (107 FPS) is 168.8 FPS; at 4K, the same comparison shows a smaller absolute gap of 83.4 FPS (128.8 vs 45.4). This narrowing indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing settings to Low cannot fully overcome the pixel throughput limits, whereas at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push much higher frame rates when the GPU load is light.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 275.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 200.8 FPS at 2560x1440 and 128.8 FPS at 3840x2160 under the same Low preset.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its close rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282, placing it 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700KF (score 47334) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (score 47131). It also trails the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 by 0.5% (score 47527).

Q: Is the GPU competitive with other cards in its class?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33721, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (score 33493) but 1.0% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7950 (score 34050). It also sits 1.3% above the NVIDIA RTX A5000 (score 33294).

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming?

A: For 144Hz displays, 1080p Medium (199.8 FPS) or High (165.9 FPS) are viable. For 1440p, Medium (142.4 FPS) just misses the 144Hz mark, while High (119.5 FPS) requires a 120Hz panel.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Low, it averages 128.8 FPS, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it drops to 89.2 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 74.5 FPS. Ultra at 4K is borderline at 45.4 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 862nd out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT's specifications directly influence the measured results. With a base clock of 2321 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, the GPU's raw compute power (13.21 TFLOPS FP32) is substantial, but its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus (384.0 GB/s bandwidth) becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) is fixed, so the card cannot compensate for higher resolution demands through memory speed alone.

The GPU's 40 ray tracing cores and 2560 shading units are relevant, but in a sports title like Undisputed, the primary workload is traditional rasterization. The pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s determine how quickly the card can fill frames, and the data shows that at 4K Ultra, the card is overwhelmed (45.4 FPS). The GPU's percentile ranking of 77th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33721, confirms it is a mid-range performer, not a flagship.

The relationship between clocks and results is clear: the boost clock of 2581 MHz is sustained under load, but the card's thermal and power headroom (230 W TDP) limits sustained performance. The 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power connectors and suggested 550 W PSU indicate the card is not designed for extreme overclocking, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates across settings. The GPU's role is pivotal: at 1080p Low, the CPU is the bottleneck (275.8 FPS), but at 4K Ultra, the GPU's limits are fully exposed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance. Low settings produce 275.8 FPS, Medium drops to 199.8 FPS, High yields 165.9 FPS, and Ultra settles at 107 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 76.0 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 58.9 FPS. This 1080p data shows that the CPU can drive very high frame rates when the GPU is not taxed, but the Ultra preset still maintains a playable 107 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 200.8 FPS, Medium 142.4 FPS, High 119.5 FPS, and Ultra 77.4 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p is significant: Low loses 27.2% of its frame rate, while Ultra loses 27.7%. The 1440p results indicate that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates are more uniformly lower across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations are stark. Low settings still manage 128.8 FPS, which is respectable, but Medium drops to 89.2 FPS, High to 74.5 FPS, and Ultra to 45.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 39.6 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 14.7 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns as the GPU exhausts its fill rate. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it the least viable option for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 862nd out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the 54.6th percentile, meaning it outperforms just over half of all tested configurations. The rank reflects a balance: the CPU is strong (93rd percentile among all CPUs), but the GPU is more modest (77th percentile among all GPUs), dragging the overall combo ranking down.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a tight cluster. The i7-13700K (score 47282) is virtually tied with the i7-13700KF (-0.1%), EPYC 4364P (+0.3%), and i9-12900F (+0.4%), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is 0.5% ahead. This narrow spread means the CPU choice has minimal impact on the combo's ranking. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals—RX 6800 (+0.7%), HD 7950 (-1.0%), RX 480 (-1.0%), and RTX A5000 (+1.3%)—span only 2.3 percentage points, indicating that this GPU is positioned in a crowded mid-range field.

Given this data, the combo's rank of 862 suggests it is a balanced but not exceptional pairing. The CPU has headroom to support a faster GPU, but the RX 6700 XT limits the system's ability to compete with higher-end combos in this game. The measured FPS across all resolutions confirms that the GPU is the constraining factor, as the CPU alone would rank much higher if paired with a more powerful graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Medium preset (199.8 FPS) is the best balance, as it provides a significant jump over High (165.9 FPS) while remaining well above the 144Hz threshold. Ultra at 1080p (107 FPS) is only recommended for users with 100Hz monitors who prioritize visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (142.4 FPS) is the top recommendation for 144Hz panels, as it nearly hits the refresh ceiling. For 120Hz displays, High (119.5 FPS) is acceptable, while Low (200.8 FPS) is overkill unless chasing maximum frame rates. Ultra at 1440p (77.4 FPS) is suitable for 75Hz monitors but is not recommended for competitive play.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset (128.8 FPS) is the only option that comfortably exceeds 120 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh 4K panels. Medium (89.2 FPS) and High (74.5 FPS) are viable for 60Hz displays, but Ultra (45.4 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS standard and should be avoided. The data suggests that users should prioritize the Medium preset at 4K to maintain a playable frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality, as the jump from Medium to High yields only a 14.7 FPS improvement at that resolution.