Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a performance profile in Undisputed that is heavily dictated by the game's settings and resolution. The data shows a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This high core count and boost capability are well-suited for a sports simulation that must track numerous player positions, physics interactions, and AI routines simultaneously. The processor's 30 MB of shared L3 cache provides a substantial buffer for game logic, and its 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database indicates that it is not a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The cache hierarchy, with 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, supports the high-frequency design. In synthetic tests, the processor achieves a Geekbench multicore score of 17731 and a single-core score of 2850, showing strong per-thread performance that is critical for the main game loop. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 further emphasizes the CPU's capability to handle heavy workloads, which translates to consistent frame pacing in Undisputed's complex simulation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates across different settings presets reveal a clear hierarchy for the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 285.7 FPS, which is exceptionally high, while the Medium preset drops to 208.5 FPS and High to 169.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution produces 107.4 FPS, which is still well above standard display refresh rates. However, the most balanced experience is achieved at the High preset, which maintains an average of 169.9 FPS while offering significantly better visual fidelity than the lower presets.

For 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 126.6 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 151 FPS is also viable, but the visual jump from Medium to High is substantial in a sports game where character models and arena details matter. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 82.7 FPS, which, while playable, does not provide the headroom needed for consistent frame times in fast-paced exchanges. The data suggests that High is the optimal choice for 1440p, as it offers a 53% advantage over Ultra while remaining above the 120 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the High preset produces 80.7 FPS, which is the recommended target for 4K gaming. The Ultra preset falls to 50.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and can feel sluggish. The Medium preset at 92.7 FPS is a viable alternative, but the High preset provides a better balance of image quality and performance. In summary, the High preset is the clear recommendation across all resolutions, offering the best compromise between visual quality and measured frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K illustrates the shifting bottleneck between CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 285.7, which is likely CPU-bound given the extremely high frame rate. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 209.8 FPS, a reduction of 26.6%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 134.7 FPS, a further 35.8% drop. This progressive decline indicates that the GPU is becoming more utilized as resolution increases, but the CPU still has enough headroom to feed the graphics card.

With High settings, the scaling is more pronounced. At 1080p High, the average is 169.9 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 126.6 FPS, a 25.5% decrease. At 4K High, it falls to 80.7 FPS, a 36.2% decrease from 1440p. The larger percentage drop at 4K suggests that the GPU is now the limiting component, as the increased pixel count and shading load overwhelm the RTX 5060's capabilities. The Ultra preset shows the steepest curve, going from 107.4 FPS at 1080p to 82.7 FPS at 1440p and finally to 50.5 FPS at 4K, representing a total reduction of 53% from 1080p to 4K.

The data indicates that the CPU is the primary driver at lower resolutions and settings, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and quality presets. The RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus width are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and the GPU's compute throughput of 19.18 TFLOPS are strained, resulting in the significant frame rate drops observed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 760th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 48th percentile of all configurations. This mid-pack ranking is notable given the individual components' strengths. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 73rd percentile against all graphics cards. The combination's performance is therefore limited by the GPU, which is consistent with the resolution scaling analysis.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which has an average benchmark score of 47334 and is 0.1% higher than the i7-13700K's 47282 average. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 47131, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core i9-12900F scores 47081, a 0.4% difference. These are all extremely close scores, indicating that the i7-13700K is well-matched with its peers. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scores 47527, which is 0.5% higher, but this is within the margin of error for synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has an average score of 30097, matching the RTX 5060's 30097 score with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30158, 0.2% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29969, 0.5% lower. The RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928, 0.6% lower. This grouping shows that the RTX 5060 is competitively positioned, but its rank of 760 out of 1580 overall combos reflects that many other system configurations have achieved higher frame rates in Undisputed, likely due to more powerful GPUs that can handle the game's demands at higher settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB206 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines. The GPU has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz running on 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The 128-bit memory bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is adequate for most modern games but becomes a limiting factor at 4K with high settings.

The GPU's 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores support ray tracing and AI features, but in Undisputed, the primary load is traditional rasterization. The pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can handle high-resolution textures and effects. The FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS is the key metric for gaming workloads, and it is consistent with the observed performance at 1440p.

The RTX 5060's percentile rank of 73 against all GPUs places it above the majority of graphics cards, but its 8 GB VRAM is a potential constraint in Undisputed at 4K Ultra. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 50.5, which is below the playable threshold for many users. The GPU's performance in DirectX 12 tests, with a Passmark score of 77, is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 200, suggesting that the architecture may not be fully optimized for the latest API in this game. This is reflected in the steep performance drop from High to Ultra at 4K, where VRAM capacity and bandwidth become critical.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings provides the best balance, yielding 126.6 FPS average. This is above the 120 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and maintains high visual quality. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 169.9 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, while 3840x2160 High drops to 80.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 7700 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, while the RX 7700 XT scores 30097, resulting in a 0% delta. This means the two GPUs are virtually identical in synthetic performance, but the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM versus the RX 7700 XT's available memory will influence real-world performance at higher settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RTX 5060?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile against all processors, and its nearest rival, the i7-13700KF, scores only 0.1% higher. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (285.7 FPS) indicates that the CPU is not limiting, as the frame rate is extremely high. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 50.5.

Q: What settings preset should be avoided on this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 should be avoided, as it produces an average of 50.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard. The High preset at 4K is a better choice, offering 80.7 FPS, a 60% improvement over Ultra. At 1440p, Ultra is playable at 82.7 FPS, but High provides a smoother experience at 126.6 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in the benchmark database?

A: The combo ranks 760th out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 48th percentile. This indicates that while the components are strong individually, many other configurations achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The CPU's high percentile (93) and GPU's mid-range percentile (73) explain this ranking.

Q: Does the GPU's memory bandwidth affect performance at high resolutions?

A: Yes. The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 80.7, but at 1080p High, it is 169.9. The larger drop from 1440p (126.6 FPS) to 4K (80.7 FPS) suggests that the limited bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM become a constraint at higher pixel counts, especially with more demanding settings.