Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 produces a remarkably consistent performance profile in Undisputed across all tested resolutions. The measured data shows this combination sits at rank 217 out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of all hardware pairings for this sports title. Across the three resolutions tested (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160), the system delivers playable frame rates at every preset, though the relationship between resolution and settings reveals distinct bottleneck characteristics that merit careful analysis.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K in Undisputed follows classic rendering patterns, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly depending on the quality preset selected. At Low settings, the system produces 497 FPS at 1920x1080, dropping to 359 FPS at 2560x1440 (a reduction of 138 FPS), and further declining to 227 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a cumulative drop of 270 FPS from the 1080p baseline, or roughly 54% of the original frame rate — indicating that even at Low settings, the rendering pipeline scales substantially with pixel count.

The Medium preset shows a similar but slightly steeper scaling pattern. Starting at 357 FPS in 1080p, the frame rate falls to 258 FPS at 1440p (a 99 FPS reduction) and then to 163 FPS at 4K (a further 95 FPS drop). The total decline from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings is 194 FPS, which represents approximately 54% of the starting value — nearly identical to the Low preset's proportional drop.

High settings exhibit a more pronounced resolution sensitivity. The 1920x1080 High run produces 296 FPS, while 2560x1440 High delivers 214 FPS (an 82 FPS reduction), and 3840x2160 High falls to 135 FPS (a 79 FPS further drop). The total loss from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 161 FPS, or about 54% of the initial value, maintaining the consistent proportional scaling observed at other presets.

Ultra settings demonstrate the steepest absolute declines. From 190 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate drops to 137 FPS at 1440p (a 53 FPS reduction) and then to 87 FPS at 4K (a 50 FPS further drop). The total reduction of 103 FPS from 1080p to 4K represents approximately 54% of the starting frame rate, matching the proportional pattern seen across all presets.

This consistent ~54% reduction across all four settings presets strongly suggests that resolution scaling in Undisputed is dominated by the GPU's rendering workload rather than CPU limitations. The RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute provide the headroom needed to maintain high frame rates, but the pixel-pushing demands at 4K still exact a predictable toll regardless of the quality settings chosen.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K brings substantial processing resources to Undisputed, with 16 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The processor's architecture, Raptor Lake-S built on Intel's 10 nm process, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing flexibility for system builders. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core help feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates.

Benchmark data for this CPU shows strong single-threaded performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and a passmark_single_thread score of 4333. Multi-threaded results are equally impressive, with 3dmark_max_threads reaching 12412 and cinebench_r23_multicore scoring 30745. The passmark_multithread score of 45887 and geekbench_multicore score of 19429 further confirm the processor's capability to handle complex workloads.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on consistent frame pacing, the CPU's 16-core/24-thread configuration ensures that physics calculations, AI opponent behavior, and match logic never become the limiting factor. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 10717 and the 3dmark_8_threads score of 8193 indicate that the processor maintains strong scaling across thread counts, which is valuable for games that may use multiple threads for different subsystems.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 among all tested processors places it well within the upper tier of available hardware. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core i7-13700K shows a delta of -0.2% versus the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (avgScore 46971 versus 46881) and -0.3% versus the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (avgScore 47022). It edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX by 0.5% (avgScore 46654) and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 by 0.5% (avgScore 46653). These narrow deltas suggest that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i7-13700K performs essentially on par with its closest competitors, though its absolute benchmark scores remain competitive.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 serves as the primary rendering engine in this combination, and its specifications directly explain the measured FPS results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth — a critical resource for high-resolution texture streaming and post-processing effects. The Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, packs 45,600 million transistors into a 378 mm² die with a transistor density of 120.6 million per square millimeter.

Clock speeds for the RTX 5080 are substantial, with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. The memory operates at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective throughput. These clocks, combined with 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS provides ample raw processing power for modern graphics workloads.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5080 achieves a passmark_g3d score of 36565 and a geekbench_vulkan score of 255450. The 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 8637 and geekbench_opencl score of 235901 indicate strong DirectX 12 and compute performance, respectively. The GPU's percentile ranking of 87 among all tested GPUs places it in the upper echelon of available graphics cards.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5080 shows a delta of 0.6% versus the AMD Radeon 8060S (avgScore 55757 versus 56083) and 0.7% versus the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avgScore 55698). It leads the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 2.3% (avgScore 54828) but trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by -2.2% (avgScore 57367). These comparisons highlight that while the RTX 5080 is not the absolute fastest GPU in synthetic benchmarks, its real-world performance in Undisputed remains strong across all tested scenarios.

The GPU's 360 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 16-pin power connector suggest substantial thermal and power delivery requirements, though the suggested 750 W PSU accommodates most system configurations. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures adequate bandwidth for data transfer between CPU and GPU, while the 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs support high-refresh-rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves rank 217 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 5.8% of all hardware pairings evaluated. This ranking reflects the synergy between a high-end 13th-gen Intel processor and a current-generation Blackwell GPU, both of which contribute meaningful performance to the overall system.

The rank position suggests that while this combo is not among the absolute fastest configurations tested, it outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. The 89th percentile CPU ranking and 87th percentile GPU ranking individually translate into a combined result that exceeds what either component could achieve alone, indicating balanced performance characteristics. The relatively small deltas between the CPU and its nearest rivals (ranging from -0.3% to 0.5%) mean that processor choice has minimal impact on the final ranking, while the GPU's 0.6% to 2.3% deltas against its nearest competitors also suggest that the ranking is primarily determined by the overall system balance rather than any single component's dominance.

For a sports title like Undisputed, where frame rate consistency is often more important than peak performance, this rank position indicates that the combo delivers a smooth experience across the tested resolution and settings matrix. The data shows that even at the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra, 87 FPS), the system remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, while at lower resolutions and settings, the frame rates reach levels suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 497, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 359 FPS at 2560x1440 Low, followed by 357 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

Q: How does the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS goes from 296 at 1920x1080 to 214 at 2560x1440, then further drops to 135 at 3840x2160. This represents a total reduction of 161 FPS from the 1080p baseline to 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The consistent proportional FPS drop of approximately 54% from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets indicates resolution-dependent GPU workload dominates, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (cinebench_r23_multicore of 30745) suggest it can keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded at Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum FPS is 139 and the maximum is 188, with an average of 163. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 219 and the maximum is 297, averaging 258. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 304 and the maximum is 411, averaging 357.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 217 out of 3718 total tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the upper tier of all hardware pairings evaluated for this game.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest average FPS is 87, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only tested configuration that falls below 100 FPS average, though it remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 497 FPS, representing the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 357 FPS average with a minimum of 304 and maximum of 411 FPS, providing a smooth experience with minimal frame time variance. High settings achieve 296 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 190 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 307 FPS difference between the extremes, highlighting the significant impact of quality settings at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction from pixel count increases. Low settings average 359 FPS, which is 138 FPS lower than the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings average 258 FPS with a tight range of 219 to 297 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings reach 214 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 137 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 222 FPS, demonstrating that the quality settings continue to have a substantial effect on performance.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution tested, the system maintains playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 227 FPS, which remains high for 4K gaming. Medium settings produce 163 FPS average with a range of 139 to 188 FPS, showing the first signs of frame time pressure but still well within smooth territory. High settings achieve 135 FPS average, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 87 FPS average, which is the lowest recorded value but still suitable for most displays. The total spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 140 FPS, the smallest absolute difference across the three resolutions.

The data reveals that the RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory is sufficient to handle all settings at 4K without running into capacity limits, as evidenced by the consistent scaling pattern rather than sudden drops. The 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and buffer management do not become bottlenecks, even at Ultra settings with high-resolution assets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings balance depends primarily on the display's refresh rate and resolution. For 1920x1080 displays, all settings presets deliver frame rates above 190 FPS, meaning even Ultra settings provide enough performance for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors. Users with 240 Hz displays might prefer High settings at 296 FPS for maximum smoothness, while those with 360 Hz monitors should consider Medium at 357 FPS or Low at 497 FPS to fully utilize the display's capabilities.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. High settings at 214 FPS comfortably drive 144 Hz displays and even approach 240 Hz territory. Medium settings at 258 FPS provide additional headroom for 240 Hz panels, while the 137 FPS at Ultra settings still meets the 120 Hz threshold but may not saturate higher refresh rates. For competitive play, Low settings at 359 FPS offer the highest frame rates, though the visual quality trade-off may not be necessary given the already high performance at Medium and High.

For 3840x2160 displays, the recommendation leans toward Medium or High settings depending on priorities. High settings at 135 FPS average provide excellent visual quality while staying well above 60 FPS, making it suitable for 120 Hz 4K displays. Medium settings at 163 FPS offer a better frame rate buffer for VRR displays, with minimums of 139 FPS ensuring minimal frame drops. Low settings at 227 FPS are excessive for most 4K displays, while Ultra settings at 87 FPS, while playable, leave less headroom for demanding scenes and may cause occasional frame pacing issues on 120 Hz panels.

The Medium preset emerges as the most balanced choice across all resolutions, offering the only configuration with complete min/max FPS data recorded. The minimum FPS values at Medium (304 at 1080p, 219 at 1440p, and 139 at 4K) all remain substantially above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating consistent frame delivery without severe dips. Given that the game is a sports title where frame consistency matters for responsive gameplay, the Medium preset's combination of high averages and reliable minimums makes it the safest recommendation for most users, with High settings serving as a viable upgrade path for those prioritizing visual fidelity over maximum frame rates.