Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Undisputed show a clear pattern as resolution scales from 1080p up to 4K, with the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivering consistently playable results. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 372.8 FPS average, which drops to 273.4 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 170.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54.2% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases, though the CPU still has headroom.

The scaling behavior changes noticeably when moving to Medium settings. The 1080p result is 272.1 FPS, the 1440p result is 195.6 FPS, and the 4K result is 121.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 55.4%, which is nearly identical to the Low setting scaling. This consistency suggests that the rendering pipeline handles the increased pixel load proportionally across these two settings, with neither CPU nor GPU bottlenecks dominating at any single resolution.

High settings reveal a slightly different scaling curve. At 1080p, the average is 223.5 FPS; at 1440p, it is 160.9 FPS; and at 4K, it is 101.2 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.7%, again a similar proportion. However, the absolute margins between resolutions are smaller than at Low or Medium, suggesting that the additional graphical work at High settings begins to engage the GPU more heavily, reducing the overall frame rate ceiling.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling behavior. The 1080p average is 145.1 FPS, the 1440p average is 102 FPS, and the 4K average is 63.5 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 4K is 56.2%, which is the steepest drop among all settings tested. This indicates that at Ultra, the RTX 4070 is the primary constraint, as the increased shading and texture loads scale almost linearly with pixel count. The 1440p to 4K drop alone is 37.7%, reinforcing that the GPU is being pushed to its limits.

The data shows that at 1080p, even Ultra settings stay above 145 FPS, meaning the CPU and GPU combination is far from being stressed. The i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, provides ample processing power for this sports title, which does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded based on the scaling patterns. At 4K, the frame rates remain above 60 FPS for all settings except Ultra, where the average dips to 63.5 FPS — still playable but close to the edge.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications directly influence the measured frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth becomes more critical.

In Undisputed, the VRAM allocation appears sufficient even at 4K Ultra, as the 12 GB capacity does not cause any obvious performance collapse or stuttering in the measured data. The frame rates scale smoothly across settings, which suggests the game stays within the VRAM budget. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is adequate for the pixel throughput required at 3840x2160, as evidenced by the 101.2 FPS average at High settings.

The boost clock of 2475 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high utilization during gameplay, which is reflected in the strong 1080p results. At 1920x1080 Low, the 372.8 FPS average indicates the GPU is not the bottleneck; rather, the CPU and game engine limits come into play. The RTX 4070's 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the geometry and pixel work efficiently, but the Ultra preset's additional effects push the GPU into a more constrained regime.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 81 versus all GPUs places it in the upper tier, and its average benchmark score of 37283 is close to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507), which is 0.6% higher. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 4070 is 1.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (38008) and 2.2% behind the RTX 4080 Mobile (38135), but 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M (36371). These synthetic benchmarks align with the measured game performance, where the RTX 4070 delivers high frame rates but not top-tier results.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate measured for this combo?

A: The highest average is 372.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra average is 63.5 FPS, while 1080p Ultra is 145.1 FPS, representing a 56.2% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 195.6 FPS, which is high enough that neither component is severely constrained; the GPU starts to become more relevant at higher settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 430 out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the 72.8th percentile.

Q: Does the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: No, the measured frame rates at 4K High and Medium (101.2 and 121.4 FPS) show no signs of VRAM-related stuttering or drops.

Q: How does the i7-13700K compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-13700K scores 47282 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-13700KF (47334) and 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 430 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it well within the top third of all configurations. This rank of 430 means the combo outperforms 1150 other tested pairings, which is a strong showing given the game's relatively modest graphical demands.

The CPU itself sits in the 93rd percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47334, delta -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131, delta 0.3%), the Intel Core i9-12900F (47081, delta 0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47527, delta -0.5%). These tight deltas indicate that the i7-13700K is positioned at the top of its performance class, with differences of less than 1% against its closest competitors.

The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 37283 and a percentile of 81, is similarly well-placed but not at the absolute top. Its nearest rivals show a spread of about 5% around its score: the RX Vega 56 is 0.6% higher, the MX570 A is 1.9% higher, the RTX 4080 Mobile is 2.2% higher, and the RX 5300M is 2.5% lower. This suggests the RTX 4070 is a solid mid-to-high-tier GPU, and the combo rank of 430 reflects that balance.

In context, the rank of 430 out of 1580 means the combo is in the 72.8th percentile of all tested combos. This is a strong result for a sports game, where the i7-13700K's high single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1136) and the RTX 4070's efficient architecture combine to deliver high frame rates across all resolutions and settings. The data confirms that this combo is well-matched, with neither component dramatically outpacing the other in a way that would create a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings produce playable frame rates, with Low at 372.8 FPS, Medium at 272.1 FPS, High at 223.5 FPS, and Ultra at 145.1 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, Low or Medium settings are recommended to maximize frame rates above 270 FPS. For visual quality without sacrificing performance, High offers a strong balance at 223.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts toward High or Medium. High produces 160.9 FPS, which is smooth for most displays, while Medium reaches 195.6 FPS. Ultra at 102 FPS is still acceptable but offers diminishing returns over High. Low at 273.4 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the choice is more constrained. Ultra averages 63.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but may feel less fluid. High at 101.2 FPS is the best balance for 4K, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium at 121.4 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is less important. Low at 170.8 FPS is overkill for 4K and would not leverage the GPU's capabilities.

Overall, the data suggests that High settings at 1440p or 4K offer the best experience in terms of frame rate stability and visual quality. The 160.9 FPS at 1440p High and 101.2 FPS at 4K High both provide excellent headroom, making High the recommended preset across most use cases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are as follows: Low produces 372.8 FPS, Medium produces 272.1 FPS, High produces 223.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 145.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 61.1% reduction in frame rate, with each step up in settings costing a significant margin.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 273.4 FPS, Medium at 195.6 FPS, High at 160.9 FPS, and Ultra at 102 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 62.7%, slightly steeper than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is more stressed at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 170.8 FPS, Medium at 121.4 FPS, High at 101.2 FPS, and Ultra at 63.5 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 62.8%, the largest percentage drop across all resolutions, confirming that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested.

Across all resolutions, the delta between Medium and High is relatively consistent: 48.6 FPS at 1080p, 34.7 FPS at 1440p, and 20.2 FPS at 4K. This narrowing gap suggests that the GPU's workload increases more steeply at higher resolutions, making each setting tier more impactful. The data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance envelope, with no min or max FPS values recorded, so the averages represent the primary metric for evaluation.