Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-13700K + AMD Radeon RX 7700

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a robust Undisputed experience across all tested resolutions, with the combo ranking 1284th out of 2813 tested configurations in this title. The data shows that this pairing is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K performance remaining playable at medium settings. The i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with the RX 7700's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, create a balanced platform where neither component consistently bottlenecks the other across the measured presets.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the most compelling balance of visual quality and frame rate stability. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 207 FPS average with a minimum of 176 FPS and a maximum of 238 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above typical display refresh rates. At 2560x1440, Medium sustains 150 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS, keeping gameplay fluid even during demanding sequences. The 4K Medium row shows 95 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS — a fully playable experience for a sports title.

High settings are a viable alternative at 1080p and 1440p, delivering 171 FPS and 124 FPS respectively. However, the step from Medium to High costs roughly 36 FPS at 1080p and 26 FPS at 1440p, which is a substantial drop for what is typically a modest visual gain. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p, where 110 FPS remains smooth; at 1440p Ultra drops to 80 FPS, and at 4K Ultra falls to 50 FPS, which may feel sluggish for fast-paced gameplay. Low settings are unnecessary on this hardware, as even Medium at 4K exceeds 90 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 features a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz, with a base clock of 1900 MHz. The memory operates at 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective throughput, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth across a 256-bit bus. The 16 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is notably generous for this performance class, and the data suggests it is not a limiting factor in Undisputed at any tested setting — the 4K Ultra row still loads and runs, albeit at 50 FPS average.

The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units produce a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate into a clear scaling pattern in the measured data: moving from Low to Ultra at a fixed resolution shows consistent frame rate erosion, which indicates the RX 7700's compute resources are being progressively taxed. The GPU's percentile ranking of 58 among all tested GPUs places it in the upper-midrange, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (1% higher average score) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1.7% higher average score), confirming this card sits in a competitive performance tier.

The frame rate deltas between settings at 4K are particularly informative: Low yields 132 FPS, Medium drops to 95 FPS, High to 78 FPS, and Ultra to 50 FPS. This represents a 62% reduction from Low to Ultra, which is a steep penalty. The pattern is similar but less severe at 1440p, where the range spans 208 FPS (Low) to 80 FPS (Ultra), and at 1080p, where it spans 288 FPS (Low) to 110 FPS (Ultra). The GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 throughput appears adequate for this game's demands at mainstream resolutions, but Ultra presets at high resolutions push the card to its limits.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The processor's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core help feed the GPU efficiently, and its Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node delivers strong single-thread performance. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 1136 in 3DMark single-thread and 4333 in PassMark single-thread, while multi-thread results reach 12412 in 3DMark max threads and 45887 in PassMark multithread.

For Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident when examining frame rates at Low settings across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 288 FPS average; this drops to 208 FPS at 1440p Low and 132 FPS at 4K Low. The fact that even 4K Low exceeds 130 FPS indicates the i7-13700K is not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads — the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. Conversely, at 1080p Ultra, the 110 FPS result is likely more GPU-bound than CPU-bound, as the processor's massive thread count (24 threads) and high boost clock provide ample headroom for game logic and physics simulation.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 among all tested CPUs places it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (0.2% lower average score) and AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (0.5% higher average score), confirming the i7-13700K's competitive position. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and single-core score of 2116 indicate strong sustained performance, which is relevant for a sports title that may exhibit frame time spikes during complex animations or crowd rendering. The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier allow for tuning, though the measured data reflects stock behavior.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1284th out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This rank is notable because the CPU alone sits at the 89th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 58th percentile — the combo's overall position reflects the GPU's more modest standing relative to its peers. In practical terms, this means the pairing is stronger in CPU-bound scenarios than in GPU-bound ones, which aligns with the measured frame rates: at 1080p Low (288 FPS), the system approaches the CPU's practical ceiling, while at 4K Ultra (50 FPS), the GPU is clearly the constraining component.

Compared to other tested combos, this rank suggests the i7-13700K may be overkill for the RX 7700 in this particular title. The GPU's nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti — have similar average scores (within 1.7%), so pairing the i7-13700K with any of these cards would likely yield comparable frame rates. The data shows that at 1440p Medium, the combo produces 150 FPS, which is an excellent result for a sports game and suggests the pairing is well-matched for high-refresh-rate monitors at that resolution. However, the 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS indicates that users seeking maximum visual fidelity at 4K would need a more powerful GPU to pair with this CPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 provides the most balanced experience. At Medium settings, the combo delivers 150 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. At 4K Medium, the 95 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum is also playable, but 1440p offers a larger margin above typical 60 Hz refresh rates.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15852 places it 0.1% below the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862), 1% below the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014), and 1.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129). It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 1.1%.

Q: Is the i7-13700K a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests no significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 288 FPS, which is extremely high and indicates the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. Even at 4K Low, the 132 FPS result shows the CPU has sufficient headroom, as the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is primarily due to GPU load.

Q: What are the frame rate minimums for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum is 176 FPS and maximum is 238 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 127 FPS and maximum is 172 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 80 FPS and maximum is 109 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1284th out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 46th percentile of tested systems. This rank is lower than the CPU's individual 89th percentile ranking but higher than the GPU's 58th percentile ranking, reflecting the mixed performance profile.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the combo achieves 95 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum, which is playable. At 4K High, it drops to 78 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 50 FPS, which may be too low for competitive play. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient, as the GPU's memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s supports high-resolution textures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 288 FPS average, Medium produces 207 FPS (minimum 176, maximum 238), High produces 171 FPS, and Ultra produces 110 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 62% reduction, which is consistent with the GPU's compute limits rather than memory constraints, given the ample 16 GB frame buffer.

At 2560x1440, the results are 208 FPS on Low, 150 FPS on Medium (minimum 127, maximum 172), 124 FPS on High, and 80 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 28% at Low settings, 28% at Medium, 27% at High, and 27% at Ultra. This consistent reduction indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary scaling factor, as the 1440p resolution increases pixel count by 78% compared to 1080p, yet frame rates do not drop proportionally — suggesting some CPU involvement at lower resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the results are 132 FPS on Low, 95 FPS on Medium (minimum 80, maximum 109), 78 FPS on High, and 50 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by 37% at Low, 37% at Medium, 37% at High, and 38% at Ultra. This near-uniform percentage decline across all settings is a strong indicator that the GPU's rendering pipeline is the limiting factor at 4K, with the CPU maintaining consistent performance headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the limiting component. At Low settings, the system produces 288 FPS at 1080p, 208 FPS at 1440p, and 132 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 28% from 1080p to 1440p and 37% from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the corresponding drops are 27% and 38%. The fact that these percentages are nearly identical across all quality presets indicates that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

This pattern strongly suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The RX 7700's pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are fixed hardware resources, and as pixel count increases, these resources are consumed proportionally. The CPU's role is less impactful at higher resolutions because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the i7-13700K more time to prepare the next frame. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 288 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's frame generation ceiling, but at 4K Low, the 132 FPS result reflects the GPU's throughput limit.

The Medium preset's minimum FPS values further illuminate this relationship. At 1080p, the minimum is 176 FPS (85% of the average), at 1440p it is 127 FPS (85% of the average), and at 4K it is 80 FPS (84% of the average). The consistency of this minimum-to-average ratio across resolutions indicates stable frame pacing without sudden CPU stalls, reinforcing that the i7-13700K provides reliable performance throughout the resolution range. For users targeting 4K, the data shows that Medium settings provide the best balance, as the 80 FPS minimum ensures gameplay remains fluid, while High settings at 4K drop to 78 FPS average with no recorded minimum, suggesting potential frame time variability.