Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing simulation released in 2023, is a demanding title that scales heavily with both CPU and GPU resources. For the combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, the measured data reveals a system that is exceptionally well-balanced, delivering high frame rates across all settings, but with a clear performance ceiling dictated by the graphics card at higher resolutions. This pairing ranks in the 60th percentile of all tested combos, indicating a strong, competitive setup for this specific game.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core processor with 24 threads, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.40 GHz, which is crucial for a sports title where single-thread performance often drives game logic and physics. The processor’s substantial 30 MB of shared L3 cache provides a large, fast pool of memory for frequently accessed data, reducing latency. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates its strength with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505, alongside a Geekbench single-core score of 2850. These numbers indicate that the i7-13700K has immense headroom for any CPU-bound scenario.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU’s role is to process the simulation of fighter AI, collision detection, and input commands. The data suggests that the i7-13700K is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 325.3 FPS, which is a staggeringly high number that points to the CPU being able to feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. Even at 4K, the CPU’s 3dmark_max_threads score of 12412 ensures it can keep up with the GPU's output, as the performance drop across resolutions is more consistent with a GPU bottleneck. The processor’s 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms its top-tier status, leaving the graphics card as the primary component determining final frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Core i7-13700K and RTX 3070 Ti holds a rank of 634 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the upper echelon of performance, specifically in the 60th percentile of all systems tested. While not the absolute top-tier combination, this rank signifies that the pairing delivers a very high level of performance that will satisfy the vast majority of players. The data shows this is a potent pairing, likely surpassing many older or less balanced configurations.

This ranking makes sense given the individual components. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 47282, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47334, a negligible 0.1% difference. This indicates that the CPU is performing exactly as expected. The GPU, while strong, is not the highest-end card available. Its average benchmark score of 30849 places it just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700. Therefore, the combo's 634th rank is a logical result of combining a top-10% CPU with a solidly performing, but not flagship, GPU. The result is a system that is far more capable than the average, but it cedes ground to combos featuring more powerful GPUs.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Analyzing the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K provides a clear picture of the system's bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 192.6 FPS at 1080p to 141.6 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 86.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. This significant drop strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates to remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the CPU’s workload would stay the same. Instead, the data shows a steep decline, which is the classic signature of a GPU struggling to render the increasing pixel count.

The trend is consistent across all settings. Moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings sees a drop from 325.3 FPS to 149 FPS, a 54% decrease. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 127.1 FPS to 55.9 FPS, a 56% decrease. The consistency of this ~55% performance hit across all quality presets confirms that the resolution is the primary driver of performance loss. The i7-13700K has the headroom to maintain high frame rates, but the RTX 3070 Ti simply cannot sustain the same output as the pixel workload quadruples. This makes the GPU the definitive bottleneck for this pairing in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a complete matrix of performance. At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 325.3 FPS, moving to 233.9 FPS on Medium, 192.6 FPS on High, and 127.1 FPS on Ultra. These numbers mean that at 1080p, the RTX 3070 Ti is able to produce incredibly high frame rates, and even the most demanding settings will easily satisfy a 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitor.

Stepping up to 1440p, the performance remains very strong. The system averages 235.7 FPS on Low, 169.4 FPS on Medium, 141.6 FPS on High, and 89 FPS on Ultra. The step down from 1080p is noticeable but not severe. For example, High settings drop from 192.6 FPS to 141.6 FPS, which is still an excellent result. At 4K, the performance becomes more moderate. The frame rates are 149 FPS on Low, 104.6 FPS on Medium, 86.9 FPS on High, and 55.9 FPS on Ultra. While Low, Medium, and High settings remain playable, the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a significant demand on the GPU.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is 1770 MHz, and it has 6144 shading units. In synthetic tests, it scores 23356 in Passmark G3D and 3478 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. These specifications and scores position it as a high-performance card, but the 8 GB of VRAM is a key consideration for a modern game like Undisputed at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU’s role is to render the visual scene, and the data shows its performance is directly tied to resolution and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 55.9 FPS suggests that the card is being pushed to its limits. The 8 GB VRAM buffer may also be a factor at 4K Ultra, where texture data can exceed this capacity, potentially causing performance stutters or the need for texture streaming. While the card’s raw compute power (21.75 TFLOPS FP32) is substantial, the 4K Ultra result indicates that this configuration is on the edge of what the RTX 3070 Ti can handle. The GPU’s relative performance is also reflected in its 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs, showing it is a capable but not top-tier part.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset is the clear winner for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, delivering 192.6 FPS. This provides a huge margin over the 60 FPS standard and is well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays. The jump to Ultra costs a significant 65.5 FPS (down to 127.1 FPS) for what is often a marginal visual improvement, making High the more sensible choice.

At 1440p, the High preset again stands out, providing 141.6 FPS. This is an excellent result that offers a great experience. The Medium preset at 169.4 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but High offers a better visual experience without sacrificing playability. At 4K, the choice is more nuanced. The High preset delivers 86.9 FPS, which is smooth and the recommended setting for a great visual experience. The Ultra preset’s 55.9 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target, so it is not recommended unless the user prioritizes maximum fidelity over frame rate smoothness. For the best overall experience across all resolutions, the High preset is the most balanced and consistently delivers high frame rates.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The average benchmark score for the i7-13700K is 47282. This is essentially identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47334, a difference of only 0.1%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system for Undisputed?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate drops by 55% from 1080p (192.6 FPS) to 4K (86.9 FPS), a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck as resolution scaling increases the rendering load.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 141.6 FPS. This provides a high level of visual detail while maintaining a very high and smooth frame rate.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, it averages 86.9 FPS, which is excellent. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the average drops to 55.9 FPS, indicating the RTX 3070 Ti is pushed too hard to maintain a smooth 60+ FPS experience on the highest preset.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti's performance compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6700?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 30849, which is 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700's score of 31112.

Q: What is the performance potential of the CPU in 16-thread workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K scores 10717 in the 3dmark_16_threads benchmark and 12412 in the 3dmark_max_threads test, showing it has significant multi-threaded processing power for complex simulations.