Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i7-14700F + AMD Radeon RX 570

The pairing of Intel's 20-core Core i7-14700F with AMD's aging Polaris-based RX 570 produces a striking split personality in Undisputed, a sports title that scales predictably with resolution but reveals a hard ceiling imposed by the GPU's 2017-era architecture. At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across most presets, but as pixel count climbs toward 4K, the data shows the RX 570 struggling to maintain even half the performance it achieves at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, contextualizes the CPU and GPU roles using benchmark scores and rival comparisons, and offers settings guidance grounded strictly in the observed numbers.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent performance drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, with the pattern strongly indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 110 FPS at 1080p to 80 FPS at 1440p (a 27% reduction), then further to 50 FPS at 4K — a 55% loss from the 1080p baseline. This scaling is not linear; the jump from 1440p to 4K costs 30 FPS, while the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 30 FPS as well, suggesting that the RX 570's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 256-bit bus are being saturated as the pixel workload grows.

The Medium preset tells a similar story but with slightly different proportions: 79 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 43 FPS (54% reduction), nearly mirroring the Low preset's relative decline. However, the High preset shows a more dramatic collapse: 66 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and just 30 FPS at 4K — a 55% loss from 1080p to 4K, with the 1440p-to-4K step costing 17 FPS alone. The Ultra preset is the most punishing: 42 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and a barely playable 19 FPS at 4K, representing a 55% drop from the 1080p figure.

What does this scaling imply about the limiting component? The CPU, with 20 cores and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, is more than capable of feeding frames at 1080p, as evidenced by the 110 FPS result at Low settings. But the RX 570, with its base clock of 1168 MHz and boost of 1244 MHz, simply cannot sustain the fill-rate demands of 4K resolution, especially at higher presets. The fact that the percentage loss from 1080p to 4K is remarkably consistent (55% for Low, High, and Ultra, and 54% for Medium) suggests a uniform GPU-bound scaling pattern rather than any CPU-related stutter or frame-time anomaly. The 4K Medium row includes min/max values of 31/42 FPS, indicating frame pacing variability at that resolution, whereas the 1080p Medium row shows a tighter 67/91 FPS range — another sign that the GPU is the constraining factor as resolution climbs.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide a wide dynamic range, and the cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. This is not a CPU that should bottleneck a mid-range GPU in a sports title like Undisputed, and the benchmark data supports that assessment. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and single-core score of 4958 place it in the 91st percentile vs all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (avg score 53288, deltaPct 0.6) and the Intel Xeon 6505P (avg score 53701, deltaPct -0.2), meaning the i7-14700F sits within a tight performance cluster where no rival exceeds a 0.8% delta.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be that of a stable frame provider, not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 110 FPS, which is likely near the practical ceiling for this GPU — the RX 570's 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 159.2 GTexel/s texture rate are the more plausible constraints. The CPU's 28 threads and high boost clock ensure that even in CPU-intensive moments (e.g., boxing matches with physics interactions), the processor can maintain frame delivery without dropping below the GPU's output. The PassMark multi-thread score of 41317 and single-thread score of 4257 further indicate a processor that excels at both parallel and latency-sensitive workloads, though Undisputed as a sports title likely relies more on single-thread performance for game logic and physics — an area where the 4958 Cinebench R23 single-core score is strong.

The fact that the 4K Ultra preset drops to 19 FPS — a figure that would be unplayable regardless of CPU — reinforces that the processor is not the culprit. If the i7-14700F were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across resolutions, since CPU workload scales minimally with resolution. Instead, the measured data shows FPS falling by roughly half from 1080p to 4K at every preset, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's 65W TDP and DDR4/DDR5 memory support (dual-channel) also suggest a balanced platform, though the memory bandwidth is not listed in the fact pack, making it impossible to quantify its impact on this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a 14 nm Polaris 20 part with 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, released in April 2017. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocks at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The GPU's base clock is 1168 MHz and boost clock is 1244 MHz, yielding 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 and pixel/texture rates of 39.81 GPixel/s and 159.2 GTexel/s, respectively. These are modest figures by modern standards, and the percentileVsAllGpus score of 74 (with an average benchmark score of 28766) places it near the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (deltaPct -0.4) and AMD Radeon R9 M295X (deltaPct 0.7) — a surprising clustering that suggests the RX 570's synthetic benchmarks are competitive with some mobile and older desktop parts.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is decisive. The measured FPS at 4K High (30 FPS) and 4K Ultra (19 FPS) are both below the typically accepted 60 FPS threshold, and even 1440p High (47 FPS) falls short. The 1080p results are the only resolution where the GPU delivers playable performance across all presets: 110 FPS at Low, 79 FPS at Medium, 66 FPS at High, and 42 FPS at Ultra. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a likely contributor to the 4K performance collapse, as high-resolution textures and effects in Undisputed at High or Ultra presets could exceed the memory footprint, forcing the GPU to rely on slower system memory over PCIe 3.0 x16 — though this is speculative since the fact pack does not list VRAM usage metrics.

The GPU's 150W TDP and dual-slot design with a 6-pin power connector are consistent with a mid-range card, but the benchmark data shows it lagging behind the CPU's capabilities. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 880 is low, and while Geekbench scores (OpenCL 32084, Vulkan 42752, Metal 39349) are higher, they do not translate into strong gaming performance at high resolutions. The nearestRivals for the GPU include the RX 6800M (avg score 28874, deltaPct -0.4) and the Quadro RTX 8000 (avg score 28421, deltaPct 1.2), but these comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks, not game-specific FPS. In Undisputed specifically, the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the hard limits at 4K, while at 1080p, the GPU's 5.095 TFLOPS is just enough to push past 60 FPS at Medium and High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides 12 distinct data points across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results range from a low of 42 FPS (Ultra) to a high of 110 FPS (Low). The Medium preset at 1080p averages 79 FPS with a min of 67 and max of 91, while High averages 66 FPS (no min/max provided). The jump from Low to Medium costs 31 FPS, from Medium to High costs 13 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 24 FPS — indicating that Ultra is disproportionately expensive relative to High, likely due to demanding shadow and post-processing effects.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute values: Low averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS (min 49, max 66), High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 23 FPS, Medium to High is 10 FPS, and High to Ultra is 16 FPS. The 1440p Medium row's min of 49 FPS is notable because it implies that even at Medium settings, frame dips can occur — though the average stays above 55 FPS, which is generally playable for a sports title.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become marginal: Low averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS (min 31, max 42), High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. The 4K Medium min of 31 FPS is particularly telling, as it suggests that even the recommended settings for this resolution would produce frame drops below 30 FPS during intense gameplay. The 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS is effectively a slideshow, and the fact that High at 4K (30 FPS) is identical to the Medium's average at that resolution (36 FPS) but lower in practice suggests a steep quality/performance cliff.

Comparing across resolutions at the same preset: Low settings show 110/80/50 FPS for 1080p/1440p/4K; Medium shows 79/57/36; High shows 66/47/30; Ultra shows 42/31/19. The consistency of the 50-55% drop from 1080p to 4K across all presets is a strong indicator that the GPU's memory bandwidth is the limiting factor, rather than compute units or CPU. The min/max data for Medium at all three resolutions (67-91 at 1080p, 49-66 at 1440p, 31-42 at 4K) shows that the frame range narrows as resolution increases, which is counterintuitive if the CPU were the bottleneck — a CPU-bound scenario would typically produce stable frame times, not widening ranges.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations, this pairing of Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3547 out of 3718 combos, placing it in the bottom 5% of all tested configurations for Undisputed. This rank of 3547 is striking given that the CPU alone sits in the 91st percentile vs all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 74th percentile vs all GPUs. The disconnect between component-level rankings and the combo's in-game rank underscores how heavily Undisputed's performance is gated by the GPU. The RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth are simply insufficient for a modern sports title at higher resolutions, dragging the combo down despite the CPU's strength.

The combo rank of 3547 out of 3718 means that 171 combos perform worse in this game, but the vast majority (3717) outperform it. This is not a configuration designed for 4K or even 1440p Ultra; it is a pairing that, per the measured data, is only comfortable at 1080p with Medium or High settings. The CPU's nearest rivals (Ryzen 9 7900X, Xeon 6505P) are all high-end parts, but their presence in the CPU benchmarks does not boost the combo's game-specific rank because the GPU cannot translate CPU compute headroom into higher FPS. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals (RX 6800M, RX 470) are comparable in synthetic benchmarks, but the RX 570's age and memory constraints are exposed in Undisputed's resolution scaling.

The percentile data for the CPU (91) and GPU (74) suggest that if the GPU were upgraded, this combo could rank much higher — but as measured, the data indicates a significant mismatch. A 20-core, 28-thread CPU with 33 MB L3 cache is overkill for a game that, at 1080p, produces 110 FPS at Low settings. The bottleneck is unambiguous: the RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 5.095 TFLOPS are the limiting factors, and the combo rank reflects that reality.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and the user's tolerance for frame dips. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset (79 FPS average, 67 FPS min) provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it stays above 60 FPS even at the lowest recorded frame time. The High preset (66 FPS average) is also viable, but the lack of min/max data makes it riskier — if the game dips below 60 FPS during intense boxing sequences, the experience could suffer. The Low preset (110 FPS) is unnecessary for most players, as the visual downgrade likely outweighs the extra 31 FPS over Medium. The Ultra preset (42 FPS) is not recommended at 1080p, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset (80 FPS average) is the only option that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium (57 FPS average, 49 FPS min) is borderline — the min of 49 FPS could be noticeable in fast-paced action. The High preset (47 FPS) and Ultra preset (31 FPS) are both below 60 FPS and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visuals over smoothness. For 1440p, the data suggests that Low or Medium are the realistic choices, with Medium offering a compromise at the cost of occasional frame dips below 50 FPS.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve 60 FPS. The Low preset (50 FPS) is the highest average, but it still falls short of the ideal threshold, and the Medium preset (36 FPS, min 31) is barely playable. The High (30 FPS) and Ultra (19 FPS) presets are not recommended for any gameplay scenario. For 4K, the data implies that this combo is only suitable for Low settings, and even then, users should expect sub-60 FPS performance. The best overall experience, per the measured rows, is 1080p Medium, which delivers 79 FPS average with a 67 FPS minimum — a combination of smoothness and fidelity that no other resolution/preset pairing matches.

FAQ

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

A: The 1920x1080 Medium preset delivers the best measured experience, with an average of 79 FPS and a minimum of 67 FPS, providing consistent smoothness above the 60 FPS threshold. No other resolution/preset combination achieves both an average above 60 FPS and a minimum above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 50 at Low settings, with Medium averaging 36 FPS (min 31), High at 30 FPS, and Ultra at 19 FPS. None of these are above 60 FPS, so 4K is not recommended for competitive or smooth play.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and single-core score of 4958 are strong, and the FPS drops by roughly 55% from 1080p to 4K at every preset, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scaling rather than CPU limitation.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 3547 out of 3718 tested combos for Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations. This low rank is despite the CPU being in the 91st percentile and the GPU in the 74th percentile, highlighting the GPU's age and memory constraints.

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

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 110 FPS, while Ultra averages 42 FPS — a difference of 68 FPS. The Medium preset (79 FPS) and High preset (66 FPS) sit in between, with Medium offering the best balance per the measured data.

Q: Does the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM affect 4K performance in this game?

A: While the fact pack does not list VRAM usage, the measured 4K results (50 FPS Low, 36 FPS Medium, 30 FPS High, 19 FPS Ultra) are consistent with a GPU that lacks sufficient memory bandwidth and capacity for high-resolution textures, as the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 4 GB GDDR5 are modest for 3840x2160 workloads.