Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-13700K + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, a sports title that scales broadly across resolutions and settings. The data shows a combination that is firmly mid-pack in the database, ranked 1633rd out of 2813 tested combos, yet the measured frame rates reveal a system capable of handling both competitive 1080p play and demanding 4K output, depending on how aggressively settings are tuned.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all quality presets, indicating that the Radeon RX 9060 is the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 150 FPS at 1920x1080 to 108 FPS at 2560x1440, a 28% reduction, and then to 69 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 36% drop from 1440p. This cumulative 54% loss from 1080p to 4K is typical of a GPU that has enough raw throughput for lower resolutions but struggles to maintain fill rate at 4K.

Low settings tell an even more dramatic story. The 1080p Low preset averages 252 FPS, which drops to 182 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then to 115 FPS at 4K (a 37% decrease from 1440p). The scaling pattern is nearly identical to High, which suggests the performance ceiling at each resolution is governed by the same hardware limit — the GPU's pixel and texture processing capabilities — regardless of the quality preset. The RX 9060's 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs, combined with a 128-bit memory bus, create a situation where resolution scaling is predictable and linear.

Medium settings show the most granular data, with measured minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average is 181 FPS with a range of 154-208 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 131 FPS (111-151 FPS range), and at 4K Medium, the average is 83 FPS (70-95 FPS range). The min-to-max spread narrows as resolution increases: 54 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. This tightening suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is more consistently saturated, leaving less headroom for frame time variance.

Ultra settings are the most demanding, and the scaling becomes even more punishing. The 1080p Ultra preset averages 97 FPS, falling to 70 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 44 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combo is not suited for maximum fidelity at 4K. The consistent ~28% and ~36% scaling percentages across all presets confirm that the limiting component is the GPU, as a CPU-bound scenario would show diminishing FPS penalties at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. It packs 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2990 MHz, while the game clock is rated at 2400 MHz and the base clock at 1700 MHz. These clock speeds are relatively high, but the card's memory configuration is more modest: 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Undisputed, the 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p across all tested settings, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the 44 FPS average suggests the GPU is not only bandwidth-limited but potentially VRAM-constrained, as the combination of high resolution and maximum quality settings can exceed the 8 GB buffer in modern sports titles. The 128-bit memory bus, while adequate for lower resolutions, becomes a clear limiting factor at 4K where texture streaming and frame buffer demands increase substantially.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its performance class. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3322, while Geekbench OpenCL reaches 88183 and Vulkan 39476. Passmark G3D scores 17631, placing the RX 9060 at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129 on average — a 0.7% delta — indicating the RX 9060 is essentially performance-equivalent to that card. This places the GPU in the upper-midrange tier, which aligns with the measured FPS in Undisputed: strong at 1080p, capable at 1440p, but struggling at 4K Ultra.

The FP32 compute rating of 21.43 TFLOPS is respectable for the class, and the pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s combined with a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s explains why the GPU handles 1080p Ultra at 97 FPS but falls to 44 FPS at 4K Ultra — the pixel throughput requirement quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the 64 ROPs cannot keep pace.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1633rd out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all system pairings in the database. This is a mid-pack ranking that reflects the GPU's position as the performance limiter; the CPU is far more capable, as evidenced by its 89th percentile standing among all processors.

The combo rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's 59th percentile, which drags the overall system ranking down despite the CPU's strength. In a game like Undisputed, which is not particularly CPU-intensive due to its sports genre nature, the GPU becomes the sole determinant of frame rates. The 1633rd rank out of 2813 means there are 1180 combos that perform better, but also 1180 that perform worse — a balanced position that suggests this pairing is a reasonable middle-ground choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Notably, the CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971 avg score, -0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, -0.3%), AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, +0.5%), and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, +0.5%). These deltas are all within 0.5%, indicating that the i7-13700K is performance-neutral compared to its direct competitors, and any differences in Undisputed frame rates would be attributable to the GPU, not the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RX 9060 delivers exceptional performance. Low settings average 252 FPS, Medium averages 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 and maximum of 208, High averages 150 FPS, and Ultra averages 97 FPS. Every preset exceeds 60 FPS, and even Ultra maintains nearly 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The jump from Ultra to High is 53 FPS (a 55% increase), while High to Medium adds 31 FPS (21%), and Medium to Low adds 71 FPS (39%). The scaling is not linear, with the largest gains coming from dropping from Medium to Low.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show strain. Low averages 182 FPS, Medium averages 131 FPS (111-151 range), High averages 108 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS. All presets except Ultra maintain above 100 FPS, and even Ultra is comfortably above 60 FPS. The 1440p results represent a 28-30% reduction compared to 1080p across all settings, a consistent penalty that indicates the GPU's memory bandwidth is becoming a factor. The Medium preset's minimum of 111 FPS ensures no noticeable stuttering, while the maximum of 151 FPS shows there is still headroom for frame time spikes.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low averages 115 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 83 FPS (70-95 range), High falls to 69 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 44 FPS. The 4K Low result of 115 FPS is surprising — it suggests that even at 4K, with reduced settings, the GPU can deliver smooth performance. However, the 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and would be noticeable in a fast-paced sports game. The Medium preset's 70 FPS minimum is borderline, while High's 69 FPS average is just above the 60 FPS floor. For 4K gaming, players would need to stick to Medium or High settings, or accept the sub-60 FPS experience at Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and its 125 W TDP is modest for a desktop processor of this class.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is minimal due to the game's sports genre, which typically relies on a limited number of threads for physics and AI. The i7-13700K's benchmark scores are exceptional: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 30745, single-core hits 2116, Geekbench multi-core scores 19429, and single-core 2529. PassMark multi-thread scores 45887, and 3DMark max threads reaches 12412. These numbers place the CPU at the 89th percentile of all processors.

The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for game logic. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 2116 indicate strong per-core capability, which ensures that the game's main simulation thread is never a bottleneck. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is producing 252 FPS, the CPU's 24 threads and 5.40 GHz boost clock prevent any CPU-side frame pacing issues. The data shows no evidence of CPU limitation: the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is purely a function of GPU load, as would be expected when a high-end CPU is paired with a midrange GPU.

The CPU's nearest rivals in overall performance are all within 0.5% of its average benchmark score, confirming that the i7-13700K is not an outlier in either direction. Its 46881 average benchmark score vs. the Ryzen 9 5900's 46971 (-0.2%) and the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375's 47022 (-0.3%) means that swapping in any of these CPUs would result in nearly identical Undisputed frame rates. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are overkill for this game, but they provide headroom for background tasks and streaming without impacting gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with all presets exceeding 97 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 70 FPS but remains playable, while 3840x2160 requires Medium settings (83 FPS) or lower to stay above 60 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. Low settings average 115 FPS at 4K, Medium averages 83 FPS, and High averages 69 FPS. Ultra drops to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Players should use Medium or High for 4K.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RX 9060 scores 16014 on average in GPU benchmarks, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a delta of -0.7%. This means the RX 9060 is essentially equivalent to the RTX 3060 Ti in overall performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting component. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and strong single-thread scores (2116 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensure it never bottlenecks, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling patterns from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 154 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 111 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 70 FPS. These minimums indicate no major frame drops occur at lower resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1633rd out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the middle of the database. This reflects the GPU's 59th percentile positioning, which outweighs the CPU's stronger 89th percentile ranking.