Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a dominant performance profile in Undisputed, ranking in the 304th position out of 1580 tested combinations. This places the combo comfortably in the top 20% of all systems tested, indicating that this pairing is more than sufficient to handle the game’s demands across all resolution tiers. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but retains significant headroom at 1080p, making it a versatile choice for various display setups.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 406.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 185.3 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 54.4%. This substantial decline indicates that while the RTX 5070 is exceptionally fast, the jump to 4K nearly halves the output even at the lowest graphical load.

The scaling pattern holds across all presets. At High settings, the system delivers 241 FPS at 1080p, drops to 174 FPS at 1440p, and finally settles at 114.2 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a 34.4% performance loss, which is less severe than the 27.8% drop seen when moving from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are being taxed progressively, but the most dramatic shift occurs when pixel count quadruples.

At Ultra settings, the pattern becomes more pronounced. The RTX 5070 manages 156.9 FPS at 1080p, which is still exceptionally smooth, but this falls to 114.1 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 71.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement in the entire dataset that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, highlighting that this resolution and preset combination is the most demanding scenario for the hardware. The data indicates that for competitive play at 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom, but for 4K gaming, the GPU is working near its limits.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor in the 4K results, as the high-bandwidth GDDR7 allows the GPU to maintain playable frame rates even when pushing 8.3 million pixels. The boost clock of 2512 MHz, combined with 6144 shading units, allows the card to process the game’s physics and rendering calculations efficiently.

The GPU’s 80 ROPs and 192 texture mapping units are directly responsible for the pixel and texture fill rates observed in the benchmark. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 71.6 FPS, which is a demanding workload that requires substantial pixel throughput. The card maintains a 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 compute rate, which is the raw processing power that drives the shader complexity in Undisputed’s character models and arena environments. The 48 RT cores are present but are not heavily utilized in this title, as the game’s primary graphical load appears to be on traditional rasterization.

The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687, places it slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 by 0.6% in synthetic tests. This contextualizes the 4K performance: the RTX 5070 is capable of outperforming a previous flagship card, yet the 4K Ultra result of 71.6 FPS indicates that even this level of performance is challenged by the highest settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game’s textures at all presets, as the data does not show any signs of memory-related stuttering or frame drops that would indicate VRAM exhaustion.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 4K display, the data clearly shows that High settings are the optimal choice. The measured 114.2 FPS at 4K High is a significant improvement over the 71.6 FPS at Ultra, representing a 59.5% performance uplift while sacrificing minimal visual fidelity. The jump from High to Medium at 4K yields 135.9 FPS, a 19% increase, but the visual difference between Medium and High is typically more noticeable in a sports title where character detail matters. The Ultra preset at 4K is only advisable for users who prioritize absolute visual quality over frame rate stability.

At 1440p, High settings provide an excellent balance with 174 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The Medium preset offers 212.5 FPS, which could be beneficial for users with 240Hz displays, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the 22% performance gain. The data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot, as it provides a comfortable margin above 144 FPS while maintaining the graphical features that make the game look polished. The Ultra preset at 1440p still delivers 114.1 FPS, making it a viable option for those who want maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

For 1080p gaming, the system is so powerful that even Ultra settings produce 156.9 FPS. The Low preset reaches an incredible 406.3 FPS, which is far beyond what any current display can showcase. The recommendation for 1080p is to enable Ultra settings without hesitation, as the 156.9 FPS result leaves ample headroom for any competitive advantage while delivering the full visual experience. The data indicates that this combo is effectively overkill for 1080p, allowing users to max out all settings without concern.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits exceptional performance across all presets. The Low settings produce an average of 406.3 FPS, which is the highest measurement in the entire dataset. Medium settings reduce this to 293.8 FPS, while High settings achieve 241 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still remarkably fast, drops to 156.9 FPS. This represents a 61.4% reduction from Low to Ultra, demonstrating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant graphical load even at the lowest resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains high but shows the expected scaling. Low settings deliver 296.1 FPS, which is still an exceptional result for competitive play. Medium settings achieve 212.5 FPS, while High settings produce 174 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p exactly matches the 4K High result at 114.1 FPS, indicating that the pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K is roughly equivalent to the graphical load increase from High to Ultra. This cross-reference suggests that the GPU is handling both resolution and quality settings in a predictable, linear fashion.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings produce 185.3 FPS, which is still highly playable, while Medium settings achieve 135.9 FPS. High settings are the recommended tier at 114.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71.6 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 42.6 FPS, which is the largest absolute difference between any two adjacent presets at any resolution. This indicates that the Ultra preset includes graphical features that are disproportionately expensive at 4K, likely related to shadow quality or post-processing effects that scale with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo achieves a rank of 304 out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the 80.8th percentile of all systems tested in Undisputed. This ranking is impressive given that the RTX 5070 only ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs on average, suggesting that the pairing with the i7-13700K is well-balanced for this specific title. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282, ensures that it is not a limiting factor in most scenarios.

When comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the i7-13700K is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47334, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD EPYC 4364P and Intel Core i9-12900F are also within 0.4% of the i7-13700K’s score, indicating that the CPU performance tier is very competitive. However, the GPU’s nearest rival comparison is more telling: the RTX 5070 scores 41687 on average, which is 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090’s 41441. This means the system performs like a modern card slightly edging out a previous-generation flagship.

The high combo rank relative to the individual component percentiles suggests that Undisputed is a well-optimized title that responds favorably to the combination of the i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads with the RTX 5070’s Blackwell architecture. The rank of 304 out of 1580 indicates that only 19.2% of tested systems perform better, which places this combo in the upper echelon of gaming PCs. The data shows that this is a top-tier configuration that will handle the game at maximum settings for years to come.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data shows that 1440p High settings at 174 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. For 4K users, High settings at 114.2 FPS is recommended over Ultra to avoid the significant drop to 71.6 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes, at High settings the system achieves 114.2 FPS at 3840x2160, which is well above the 60 FPS standard. Even Medium settings at 135.9 FPS are highly playable, but Ultra settings at 71.6 FPS may be borderline for users sensitive to frame drops.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the RTX 3090 in this game?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 5070 scores 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090’s 41441. The measured FPS in Undisputed reflects this edge, with the RTX 5070 providing a slight performance advantage over the older flagship.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RTX 5070?

A: The data indicates no significant bottleneck. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking and 47282 average benchmark score, combined with the high combo rank of 304 out of 1580, suggests that the CPU and GPU are well-matched for this title.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 406.3 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 156.9 FPS. This represents a 61.4% reduction in frame rate, but both results are far above the refresh rate of any typical monitor.

Q: Should I use Medium or High settings for competitive play?

A: For competitive play, the data shows that at 1440p, Medium settings provide 212.5 FPS compared to High settings at 174 FPS. The 22% performance gain from dropping to Medium may be beneficial for high-refresh-rate displays, but High settings still offer a significant advantage over the competition.