Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an exceptional experience in Undisputed, a sports title that scales aggressively across resolutions and settings. The measured data shows this combo producing frame rates that range from a 4K Ultra average of 93 FPS to a 1080p Low average of 530 FPS, placing it in the 96.3rd percentile of all tested combinations (rank 139 out of 3,718). This analysis walks through the resolution scaling behavior, the distinct roles of the GPU and CPU, and the exact measured performance at each setting level, concluding with actionable recommendations based solely on the data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions while becoming increasingly CPU-bound at lower ones. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 530 at 1920x1080 to 383 at 2560x1440, then to 242 at 3840x2160 — a reduction of 147 FPS (27.7%) moving to 1440p and another 141 FPS (36.8%) moving to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4090's rendering workload grows substantially with pixel count, but the absolute numbers remain so high that even the 4K result exceeds the refresh rate of most displays.

At Medium settings, the scaling pattern shifts slightly. The average drops from 381 FPS at 1080p to 275 FPS at 1440p (a 106 FPS decrease) and then to 174 FPS at 4K (another 101 FPS decrease). The min FPS values follow a similar trajectory: 324 at 1080p, 234 at 1440p, and 148 at 4K, showing that the frame time consistency holds up reasonably well even as the average drops. The gap between average and min FPS widens slightly at higher resolutions — 57 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K — suggesting that the GPU's workload becomes more uniform as the pixel count increases.

High settings produce a similar proportional scaling. The average FPS is 315 at 1080p, 228 at 1440p, and 144 at 4K. This represents a 27.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 36.8% drop from 1440p to 4K, closely mirroring the Low settings pattern. Ultra settings show the most constrained scaling: 203 FPS at 1080p, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, highlighting that the most demanding preset places a significant burden on the GPU.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts based on resolution. At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates (530 FPS on Low) suggest that the CPU's capability to feed the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as the RTX 4090 is capable of far more than 530 FPS in this title. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, with frame rates dropping to levels where the CPU's role diminishes. The Intel Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, provides ample headroom at 1080p, but the RTX 4090's rendering pipeline ultimately caps performance at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this combination, and its specifications align with the measured performance. The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Undisputed at any resolution, as the game's maximum VRAM usage at 4K Ultra would not approach the capacity limit. The high bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations do not become a limiting factor, even at 4K with demanding settings.

The GPU's clock speeds provide insight into its sustained performance. The base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with the AD102 chip's 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units, produce a peak FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s explain why the GPU can maintain high frame rates even at 4K — the raw fill rates are substantial enough to handle the pixel workload of a sports title with relatively simple geometry.

The RTX 4090's 128 ray tracing cores and 512 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in Undisputed, as the game's visual demands are primarily rasterization-based. The measured frame rates at 4K Ultra (93 FPS average) suggest that the GPU is processing the scene with significant headroom, as the drop from High (144 FPS) to Ultra (93 FPS) represents a 35.4% performance penalty for the higher preset. This penalty indicates that Ultra settings introduce additional rendering effects that tax the GPU's shading and memory subsystems.

The GPU's 450 W TDP and triple-slot design indicate that it operates at high power draw to sustain these clocks, but the benchmark data shows consistent performance across all settings. The 24 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for future-proofing, as the measured results at 4K Ultra do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or frame drops — the min FPS of 148 at 4K Medium demonstrates that the memory subsystem handles high-resolution workloads without issue.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K serves as the supporting component in this pairing, and its role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. The CPU has 16 cores (8 performance and 8 efficiency cores, though the data does not specify this split) and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core provide ample on-die storage for the game's code and data, reducing the need to access system memory.

The CPU's benchmark scores contextualize its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 30,745 in multi-core and 2,116 in single-core, while 3DMark results show 12,412 with max threads and 1,136 in single-thread. The PassMark multi-thread score of 45,887 and single-thread score of 4,333 indicate strong performance across both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. Undisputed, as a sports title, likely relies on a limited number of threads for game logic and physics, meaning the single-thread performance is more relevant than the multi-thread throughput.

The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,717 suggests that the CPU can handle moderate thread counts effectively, which is sufficient for this game. At 1080p Low, the 530 FPS average demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU at very high frame rates, but the fact that the 1080p Low result is only 38.7% higher than the 1440p Low result (530 vs 383) indicates that the CPU reaches its limit around 500-550 FPS in this title. The 1080p Medium result of 381 FPS and 1080p High result of 315 FPS further support this, as the GPU becomes more involved at higher settings even at the same resolution.

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,881, places it slightly below the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (which scores 46,971, a 0.2% difference) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47,022, a 0.3% difference). This near-identical performance with rival CPUs means that the choice between them would not meaningfully affect Undisputed's frame rates, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at typical gaming resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 530 on Low to 203 on Ultra. The Medium preset shows an average of 381 FPS with a min of 324 and max of 438, while High averages 315 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 327 FPS difference (61.7% reduction), indicating that settings have a substantial impact on frame rate even at the lowest resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 383 FPS on Low, 275 FPS on Medium (min 234, max 317), 228 FPS on High, and 147 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show a 236 FPS difference between Low and Ultra (61.6% reduction), nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. This consistency suggests that the settings presets impose similar relative costs regardless of resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 242 FPS on Low, 174 FPS on Medium (min 148, max 200), 144 FPS on High, and 93 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a 149 FPS difference between Low and Ultra (61.6% reduction), maintaining the same proportional scaling as lower resolutions. The min FPS of 148 at 4K Medium is still above 144 FPS, which is the refresh rate of many high-end monitors, indicating that the combo can sustain smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

The Medium settings at each resolution are the only rows with min and max FPS data, providing insight into frame time variability. At 1080p, the range from 324 to 438 FPS represents a spread of 114 FPS around the 381 average. At 1440p, the range narrows to 83 FPS (234 to 317) around the 275 average. At 4K, the range tightens to 52 FPS (148 to 200) around the 174 average. This trend shows that frame times become more consistent as resolution increases, likely because the GPU's workload becomes more uniform and less dependent on scene complexity variations.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 139th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations. The rank of 139 means that 138 other combinations achieved higher average frame rates across the tested scenarios, but given the extremely high absolute performance, these superior combos are likely to be niche configurations with even more powerful CPUs or specialized tuning. The 3,718 combos tested span a wide range of hardware, from entry-level integrated graphics to flagship components, and this pairing sits near the top of that distribution.

The combo's rank is somewhat surprising given the RTX 4090's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the i7-13700K's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The combined percentile of the two components is high, but the rank of 139 suggests that some other combos with slightly different pairings achieve marginally better results in this specific game. The data does not specify which combos rank higher, but the near-identical CPU benchmark scores of the nearest rivals (all within 0.5% of the i7-13700K's average score) indicate that CPU choice has minimal impact on the final ranking.

The RTX 4090's nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks include the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% difference), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% difference), and AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (2.5% difference), but these are workstation-class GPUs that would likely not appear in gaming-focused combos. The fact that the RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60,347 is nearly identical to these rivals suggests that the GPU's gaming performance in Undisputed is driven more by its specific architecture than its raw benchmark score. The combo's rank of 139 out of 3,718 indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations, making it a top-tier choice for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience. For 4K displays, the Medium preset offers the optimal balance: an average of 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS, ensuring that frame rates stay above the 144 FPS threshold that many modern monitors support. The High preset at 4K drops to 144 FPS average, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for scene complexity spikes. Ultra at 4K falls to 93 FPS, which is smooth but does not take full advantage of high-refresh-rate displays.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 228 FPS average. This provides substantial headroom above 144 Hz monitors and even approaches the 240 Hz range. The Medium preset at 275 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but the visual quality improvement from High may be worth the 47 FPS reduction. Ultra at 147 FPS is playable but sits right at the 144 Hz threshold, making it a marginal choice for high-refresh-rate displays. Low at 383 FPS is excessive for most users and would offer no visual benefit.

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the best option, delivering 203 FPS average. This exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all 1080p monitors, including 144 Hz and 240 Hz panels. The High preset at 315 FPS is also excellent, but the visual quality gains from Ultra justify the lower frame rate, as the result remains far above any display's refresh rate. The Medium preset at 381 FPS is unnecessarily high, and Low at 530 FPS provides no practical benefit. The recommendation is to use Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Medium at 4K, based on the measured frame rates and the need to maintain a comfortable margin above typical display refresh rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average is 530 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 144 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, at Medium settings the 4K average is 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS. At High settings the average is 144 FPS, which meets the threshold exactly.

Q: How much does the combo rank within all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 139th out of 3,718 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations tested in Undisputed.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average drops from 203 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 93 FPS at 4K Ultra, a reduction of 110 FPS (54.2%).

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience at 1440p?

A: The High preset, with an average of 228 FPS, offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate for 1440p displays.

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

A: The 530 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of higher frame rates but the CPU cannot feed it faster.