Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-13700K + AMD Radeon RX 9070

The benchmark data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination reveals a system that delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, but with a performance curve that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary scaling component. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 353.7 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 62 FPS, a span that demonstrates both the CPU's capability to feed frames at lower resolutions and the GPU's workload limitations at higher settings. The combo ranks 520th out of 1580 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent degradation pattern as resolution increases across all four settings presets. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 353.7 FPS at 1080p to 254.2 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 99.5 FPS, and then to 163.2 FPS at 4K, another 91 FPS drop. This scaling behavior indicates that at Low settings, the CPU has enough headroom to push very high frame rates, but the GPU becomes increasingly burdened as pixel count rises.

The Medium preset exhibits a similar pattern, starting at 256.3 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 186.9 FPS at 1440p, and settling at 118.2 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows the same trajectory with 208.7 FPS at 1080p, 150.5 FPS at 1440p, and 99.3 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the steepest relative decline, going from 135.9 FPS at 1080p to 95.6 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 62 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling data strongly suggests that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance—evidenced by its 3DMark max threads score of 12412 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000—allows frame rates to reach very high levels, with the GPU providing the upper ceiling. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 217.8 FPS, indicating that settings changes have a massive impact at this resolution. At 4K, the gap narrows to 101.2 FPS between Low and Ultra, showing that resolution becomes the dominant factor and the GPU's compute resources—its 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth—must work harder to maintain frame rates.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at each setting is substantial: Low falls by 53.9%, Medium by 53.9%, High by 52.4%, and Ultra by 54.4%. This consistency across settings indicates that resolution scaling is uniform and primarily GPU-bound at 4K, with the RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus being sufficient for the workload but not overprovisioned.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 353.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this combination when pixel count and graphical fidelity are minimized.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 62 FPS. This is the lowest measured performance in the dataset, but it remains playable for competitive boxing gameplay.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings yield 150.5 FPS while Ultra produces 95.6 FPS, a difference of 54.9 FPS. This represents a 36.5% drop in performance when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and PassMark single-thread score of 4333 indicate strong per-core performance, yet frame rates vary dramatically with settings, from 353.7 FPS at Low to 135.9 FPS at Ultra, pointing to GPU workload as the constraint.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Undisputed?

A: The combination ranks 520th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the 67th percentile of all systems tested for this game. This means roughly one-third of tested combinations deliver higher performance.

Q: Is the frame rate consistent across different resolution and settings combinations?

A: The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, so only average FPS is available. However, the average values follow predictable scaling patterns, suggesting consistent performance without major anomalies.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, High settings at 208.7 FPS provide an excellent experience, since the frame rate is already well above typical high-refresh-rate monitor capabilities. Ultra settings at 135.9 FPS remain highly playable and add visual fidelity, making this the recommended choice for users with high refresh rate displays who want maximum quality.

At 1440p, High settings at 150.5 FPS offer the best combination of smoothness and visual detail. Ultra settings drop to 95.6 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 36.5% performance hit over High for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a sports game. Medium settings at 186.9 FPS could be preferred for competitive play where maximum frame rate matters more than visual polish.

For 4K gaming, High settings at 99.3 FPS deliver the best experience, staying above the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. Ultra settings at 62 FPS are playable but leave little headroom for demanding scenes or future updates. Medium settings at 118.2 FPS provide a better safety margin, making them a reasonable alternative if frame rate consistency is prioritized over maximum visual quality. Low settings at 163.2 FPS at 4K are unnecessary unless the user has a very high refresh rate 4K display and prioritizes frame rate above all else.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 520th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 67th percentile of all systems tested. This positioning indicates that while the combo is not at the top of the performance hierarchy, it sits comfortably above the majority of tested configurations. The CPU alone ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282, while the GPU ranks in the 79th percentile with an average score of 34780.

The CPU's nearest rivals show very tight competition at the top of the leaderboard. The Intel Core i7-13700KF achieves an average score of 47334, just 0.1% higher than the i7-13700K. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 47131, a 0.3% deficit, while the Intel Core i9-12900F scores 47081, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 leads with 47527, but only by 0.5%. These margins are within measurement noise and indicate that the i7-13700K is performing at the expected level for its class.

For the GPU, the RX 9070's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 at 34866 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 at 34677 (0.3% lower), and two AMD cards: the Radeon HD 7970 at 34541 and Radeon PRO W6400 at 34511, both slightly lower. This grouping shows the RX 9070 sits in a competitive position relative to these specific cards, though the delta percentages are small.

The combo's rank of 520 out of 1580 suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings outperform it in this specific title, likely due to combinations with even stronger GPUs. However, the measured frame rates show this combo is far from inadequate, delivering playable performance even at the most demanding settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 plays the dominant role in determining frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth provides ample memory capacity for Undisputed's texture and geometry data at 4K resolution. The 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, deliver substantial compute resources including 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units.

The GPU clock speeds show a base of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The memory operates at 2518 MHz with 20.1 Gbps effective speed. These clock figures, combined with the architecture's capabilities, produce a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS and FP16 of 72.25 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) indicate strong compute throughput that benefits the rendering of boxing characters and arena environments.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly apparent as resolution scales up. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 353.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 62 FPS. This 82.5% reduction in frame rate highlights how the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors at higher pixel counts. The 16 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient across all tested settings, with no indication of memory capacity limiting performance. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for data transfer between CPU and GPU, and the 220 W TDP with dual 8-pin power connectors suggests this card is designed for sustained high load without thermal throttling concerns in a well-ventilated case.