Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a dominant performance profile in Undisputed, securing the 651st rank out of 3718 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 17.5% of all tested systems, indicating that this pairing is exceptionally well-suited to the game’s demands. The ranking reflects a balanced system where neither the 16-core processor nor the 12 GB graphics card presents a significant bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions. The data shows a configuration that is firmly in the upper echelon of performance, capable of handling the game’s highest settings with substantial headroom, as evidenced by the measured frame rates across all resolution tiers.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 651 out of 3718 is a strong indicator of its overall capability in Undisputed. This percentile placement suggests that the i7-13700K and RTX 4070 SUPER combination outperforms the vast majority of systems tested. The CPU’s individual benchmark percentile of 89 (vs. all CPUs) and the GPU’s percentile of 83 (vs. all GPUs) corroborate this high standing. The pairing of a top-decile processor with a top-quintile graphics card creates a synergy that is particularly effective in a sports title like Undisputed, which often relies on consistent frame pacing rather than just raw peak output.

In terms of processing power, the i7-13700K’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. The data indicates the i7-13700K is virtually tied with these parts, with delta percentages of -0.2% and -0.3% respectively, meaning it trails by a negligible margin in average benchmark score. Conversely, it holds a slight edge over the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535, leading them by 0.5%. This suggests that while the processor is not the absolute fastest on the market, its performance is perfectly adequate to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER, ensuring that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate in most scenarios.

For the graphics card, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest rivals are primarily other NVIDIA parts. It is effectively neck-and-neck with the Quadro M6000 24 GB and the RTX 5050 Mobile, showing deltas of -0.1%. The only notable gap is against the RTX 4090 Mobile, where the 4070 SUPER trails by 1%. This proximity in average benchmark scores suggests that in Undisputed, the RTX 4070 SUPER provides a level of graphical horsepower that is consistent with these other high-end parts, but its specific architecture and memory configuration give it a unique performance signature in this particular title, as evidenced by the measured FPS data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the central component in determining the visual experience in Undisputed. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for handling the game’s textures and effects at high resolutions without significant memory pressure. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and boosts up to 2475 MHz, and these clock speeds, combined with its 7168 shading units, allow it to process the game’s rendering workload efficiently. The data shows that this configuration is not a limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p, where the frame rates are exceptionally high.

The GPU’s performance in Undisputed shows a clear scaling pattern with settings. At 4K, the average frame rate drops from 191 FPS on Low to 73 FPS on Ultra, demonstrating that the graphics card is the primary driver of performance at this resolution when settings are increased. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present but are not heavily utilized in a traditional sports game like this, so the raw compute power (measured at 35.48 TFLOPS FP32) is more indicative of its capability. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s role becomes more demanding as resolution increases, where the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically, showing that the GPU is working harder to fill the additional pixels.

The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings illustrates this point. The average FPS drops from 179 to 113, a 37% reduction, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p at High is from 248 to 179, a 28% reduction. This non-linear scaling points to the GPU becoming progressively more stressed at higher resolutions. The card’s 220 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a high-performance part, and the benchmark results confirm that it is well-utilized in this game. The data indicates that while the CPU is capable, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the component that ultimately defines the ceiling for frame rates at higher graphical presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 417 FPS on the Low settings preset. This indicates a massive amount of headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the Ultra preset delivers an average of 160 FPS.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average frame rate of 73 FPS. This is below the 113 FPS seen at High settings, indicating that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the RTX 4070 SUPER.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Undisputed?*

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate of 417 FPS suggests a CPU limit, as the GPU is not likely to be saturated at such high frame rates. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the 73 FPS average indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck due to the increased rendering load.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 217 FPS, while the High preset averages 179 FPS. This represents a 38 FPS difference, showing that High settings incur a 17.5% performance penalty over Medium.

Q: Does the combo maintain smooth gameplay at High settings in 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 113 FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings. This is well above the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is capable of handling 4K High settings in this title.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4090 Mobile, in this game?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER trails the RTX 4090 Mobile by 1% in average benchmark score. However, the measured FPS in Undisputed shows the desktop card performing strongly, suggesting that the benchmark score delta does not directly translate to a significant difference in this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, starting with an average of 417 FPS on Low. This drops to 300 FPS on Medium, 248 FPS on High, and 160 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 255 FPS and a maximum of 345 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. The Ultra preset’s 160 FPS average is still remarkably smooth, confirming that 1080p is not a challenge for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 301 FPS, which is still a massive frame rate. Medium settings yield an average of 217 FPS (min 184, max 249), while High settings produce 179 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 115 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1080p Ultra result of 160 FPS, but it remains well within the bounds of high-refresh-rate gaming. This resolution represents the sweet spot for this combo, offering high visual fidelity with frame rates that exceed most monitors' refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits under heavier loads. The Low preset averages 191 FPS, which is still excellent for 4K. Medium settings drop to 137 FPS (min 117, max 158), and High settings average 113 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, resulting in an average of 73 FPS. This data shows a clear progression of performance degradation as resolution and settings increase. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 118 FPS, highlighting the substantial impact of the Ultra preset on the GPU. The High preset at 4K appears to be the optimal balance for a 60+ FPS experience, while Medium provides a safer margin for frame rate stability.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights into the system’s balance. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 248 FPS at 1080p to 179 FPS at 1440p, a 27.8% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the frame rate drops from 179 FPS to 113 FPS, a 36.9% decrease. This larger percentage drop at higher resolutions is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the limiting factor. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 135 FPS, representing a 54.4% reduction in performance. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is working significantly harder to render the additional pixels at 4K.

For the Ultra preset, the scaling is even more pronounced. The frame rate drops from 160 FPS at 1080p to 115 FPS at 1440p, a 28.1% decrease. The drop from 1440p to 4K is from 115 FPS to 73 FPS, a 36.5% decrease. The overall reduction from 1080p to 4K on Ultra is 87 FPS, which is a 54.4% drop, identical to the High preset. This consistency suggests that the relative performance scaling is independent of the settings preset, which is a characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The data clearly shows that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows disproportionately, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary performance limiter at 4K.

The scaling at Low settings tells a different story. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is from 417 FPS to 301 FPS, a 27.8% decrease. However, the drop from 1440p to 4K is only from 301 FPS to 191 FPS, a 36.5% decrease. While the percentage drops are similar to the other presets, the absolute frame rates remain extremely high, suggesting that at these low settings, the CPU still has enough headroom to drive the GPU. However, the data indicates that the GPU is still the dominant factor in scaling, as the consistent percentage drops across all presets point to a uniform workload increase per pixel.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user’s resolution and refresh rate priorities. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as it delivers an average of 160 FPS, which is more than sufficient for even the fastest 144Hz or 240Hz monitors. The High preset at 248 FPS offers even more headroom, but the visual improvements from High to Ultra are likely to be more noticeable than the frame rate increase from 248 to 160 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best balance, offering an average of 179 FPS. This is a significant advantage over the Ultra preset’s 115 FPS, while still providing a high level of visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 217 FPS is an option for those seeking the absolute highest frame rates, but the jump from Medium to High is usually worth the 38 FPS cost for better graphics. For users with a 144Hz monitor, the High preset is ideal, as it exceeds the refresh rate with a comfortable margin. The Ultra preset at 1440p is also viable for 120Hz displays, as the 115 FPS average is close to that threshold.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 113 FPS. This is a solid result for 4K gaming and is well above the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset at 137 FPS provides an even larger safety margin and is a good option for users who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum visual detail. The Ultra preset at 73 FPS is playable but is not ideal for high-refresh-rate 4K displays, and the drop from High to Ultra is substantial. The data suggests that High settings at 4K offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience in Undisputed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K plays a critical, though secondary, role in this combo’s performance. With 16 cores and 24 threads, the processor has substantial multi-threading capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745. This raw processing power ensures that the game’s simulation and AI logic are handled without creating a bottleneck for the GPU. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.40 GHz and single-core performance, measured at a Geekbench single-core score of 2529, are crucial for the game’s main thread, which often determines the maximum achievable frame rate.

The benchmark results indicate that the i7-13700K is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate of 417 FPS is likely near the CPU’s limit, as the GPU is not heavily taxed at these settings. This is supported by the CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 45887 and its performance in 3DMark’s 16-thread test, where it scores 10717. These scores show a processor that is well-suited for high-frame-rate gaming. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a high-end part that can support the GPU effectively.

However, the data does not suggest that the CPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. As the resolution increases, the frame rate drops consistently, which is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the bottleneck. The CPU’s role is to provide a stable foundation, and its performance in Undisputed is more than adequate. The nearest rival data shows the i7-13700K is virtually identical in performance to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, with deltas of -0.2% and -0.3% respectively. This means that swapping the CPU would not yield a meaningful performance difference in this game, as the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of the measured frame rates at the tested settings.