Undisputed

Undisputed pairs the Intel Core i7-13700K with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, and the measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets show a combo that is clearly capable of high-refresh play, though the Ultra preset demands a compromise. The data shows a strong balance where the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom, allowing the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM to drive the experience, but the settings you choose will dictate whether you prioritize smoothness or visual fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows indicate that the High preset is the sweet spot for this pairing. At 1920x1080, High delivers 209.5 FPS average, which is more than enough for any competitive play. Moving to 2560x1440, High still holds a strong 147.8 FPS, and even at 3840x2160, it maintains a playable 92.7 FPS. This makes High the only preset that offers a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K without dropping below the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

The Ultra preset, by contrast, shows a significant cost. At 1080p, Ultra drops to 132.1 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from High. At 1440p, it falls to 95 FPS, and at 4K, it bottoms out at 61.6 FPS. That 4K figure is borderline, but the 1440p and 1080p numbers are still respectable for slower-paced sports titles. However, the Medium preset offers a better balance than Ultra for those who want a visual boost over Low. Medium provides 252.7 FPS at 1080p, 179.3 FPS at 1440p, and 115.3 FPS at 4K, all of which are substantial improvements over Ultra while remaining well above playable thresholds.

For the best experience per the measured rows, High is the recommendation. It provides a 47% uplift over Ultra at 1080p, a 55% uplift at 1440p, and a 50% uplift at 4K, all while presumably retaining most of the visual quality. Low is also viable for maximum frame rates, hitting 349.4 FPS at 1080p and 253 FPS at 1440p, but it sacrifices too much fidelity for a game where visual feedback matters.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Undisputed, and its memory configuration plays a central role. With 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, the card has a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, which is ample for the game’s asset streaming at high resolutions. The card’s boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz are the key metrics here, as the data shows a clear scaling pattern tied to the GPU’s workload.

At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor. The difference between Low (349.4 FPS) and High (209.5 FPS) is a 40% drop, indicating that settings are shifting load from the CPU to the GPU. At 4K, the pattern intensifies. Low produces 159.4 FPS, but High drops to 92.7 FPS, and Ultra to 61.6 FPS. This is a 61% reduction from Low to Ultra, demonstrating that the GPU’s compute units—4608 shading units with a peak FP32 of 20.74 TFLOPS—are being taxed heavily at higher settings.

The GPU’s 87th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49982, places it slightly behind the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which scores 48704 with a deltaPct of 2.6. This means the RX 6800 XT is competitive, but the measured FPS in Undisputed suggests it hits a wall at Ultra 4K. The 61.6 FPS average at that setting is close to the edge of playability, so the GPU’s raw throughput is the deciding factor for those pushing maximum fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides the foundation, and its specifications reveal why it does not bottleneck the GPU in this title. With 16 cores (8 performance and 8 efficient) and 24 threads, the CPU has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a base clock of 3.40 GHz. The multi-threaded performance is strong, as seen in the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 349.4 FPS, which reflects the CPU’s single-thread capability. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and the Geekbench single-core score of 2850 indicate that the i7-13700K can feed the GPU quickly enough to avoid leaving performance on the table. Even at 4K Low, the 159.4 FPS result shows the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU is still able to maintain high output.

However, the data also shows that the CPU’s headroom is not fully utilized at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 61.6, which is a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s 30 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 or DDR5) are more than adequate for this game’s logic, and the 3DMark max-threads score of 12412 confirms that multi-core scaling is not an issue. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, has an average score of 47334 with a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the two are virtually identical in synthetic tests, so no meaningful CPU-side advantage exists here.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT achieves a combo rank of 555 out of 1580 total combos. This places it in the upper third of all systems tested, which is a solid result given the GPU’s 87th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking. The rank reflects the synergy between the components, but it is not a top-tier position because the RX 6800 XT, while capable, is not the fastest GPU available.

The combo rank suggests that other pairings with higher-end GPUs will outperform it, particularly at 4K Ultra where the GPU is the bottleneck. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is more than sufficient for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. The rank of 555 out of 1580 means that roughly two-thirds of tested combos are slower, which is a strong endorsement for a system built around a mid-high-range GPU and a high-end CPU.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 4364P and Intel Core i9-12900F, have average scores within 0.4% of the i7-13700K, but their in-game performance would be similar due to the GPU being the primary variable. The GPU’s rivals, such as the NVIDIA RTX A1000 and Intel Arc A550M, are not direct competitors in this gaming context, so the combo rank is more indicative of the GPU’s tier than the CPU’s.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 209.5 at 1080p to 147.8 at 1440p (a 29% drop) and then to 92.7 at 4K (a further 37% drop). This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, as the CPU can handle the increased resolution without additional strain. The same pattern holds for Medium, where 1080p produces 252.7 FPS, 1440p produces 179.3 FPS, and 4K produces 115.3 FPS.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe but still present. The 1080p result of 349.4 FPS drops to 253 FPS at 1440p and 159.4 FPS at 4K. This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU’s pixel throughput is a factor, and the CPU’s headroom is not enough to maintain 1080p-level frame rates at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 132.1 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 61.6 FPS at 4K, representing a 53% drop from 1080p to 4K.

The takeaway is that the RX 6800 XT is the bottleneck at 4K, regardless of settings. The CPU’s performance is consistent across resolutions, but the GPU’s 512.0 GB/s bandwidth and 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are the limits. For players targeting 4K, High settings are the practical ceiling, as Ultra drops below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: High is the best preset for 4K, delivering 92.7 FPS average. Ultra drops to 61.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, while Medium offers 115.3 FPS but with reduced visual quality.

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: At 1080p, the combo excels. Low produces 349.4 FPS, Medium hits 252.7 FPS, and High achieves 209.5 FPS. All are well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in competitive monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Undisputed?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a 61% FPS drop from Low to Ultra at 4K, while the CPU’s synthetic scores are strong, indicating it has ample headroom.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest rival in this game?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49982, which is 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48704). In-game, this translates to the RX 6800 XT being capable of high frame rates, but the exact FPS depends on settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the combo averages 95 FPS. This is playable, but High settings offer a significant boost to 147.8 FPS with presumably minor visual differences.

Q: Does the CPU’s 16-core configuration help in this game?

A: The 16 cores and 24 threads provide strong multi-threaded performance, as seen in the Cinebench R23 score of 39000, but Undisputed relies more on GPU performance. The CPU ensures no bottleneck at lower settings, but it is not the primary driver of frame rates.