Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 presents a fascinating case study in how a modern high-core-count CPU and a current-generation GPU interact within the specific demands of Undisputed. The measured FPS data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly capable, yet the scaling patterns between resolutions and settings expose where the bottleneck shifts. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results to understand the performance characteristics of this specific combination.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, painting a clear picture of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 351.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 164.6 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 53.2%. This trend persists across the board: High settings drop from 209.2 FPS to 97.2 FPS (a 53.5% decrease), Medium from 256.9 FPS to 115.5 FPS (a 55.0% decrease), and Ultra from 136.9 FPS to 61.6 FPS (a 55.0% decrease).

The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical regardless of the preset is a strong indicator that the limiting factor is the GPU's rendering pipeline rather than CPU instruction overhead. When the resolution increases, the number of pixels the Radeon RX 9070 must shade grows exponentially, directly impacting its fillrate and shading capabilities. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is likely feeding frames fast enough to keep the GPU busy, but the GPU is still the primary constraint even at the lowest settings. The near-uniform scaling percentage implies that the Core i7-14700F is not a bottleneck at any of these tested resolutions; if it were, we would expect the FPS drop to be more pronounced at lower resolutions where the CPU has less time to prepare frames.

At 4K Ultra, the system still produces a playable 61.6 FPS average, which confirms the raw power of the RX 9070. The jump from 4K Medium (115.5 FPS) to 4K High (97.2 FPS) is a 15.8% performance hit, while the jump from 4K High to 4K Ultra (61.6 FPS) is a more substantial 36.6% hit. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces a significant rendering cost, likely tied to advanced effects that heavily tax the GPU's compute units.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of all tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this pairing sits at rank 514 out of 1580 combos. This places it in the upper third of all systems, which is respectable but not elite. Given that the CPU sits in the 94th percentile versus all CPUs and the GPU in the 79th percentile versus all GPUs, one might expect a higher overall rank. The rank of 514 suggests that while both components are individually strong, there are many other combinations that leverage even more powerful GPUs or more optimized pairings that achieve higher frame rates in this specific title.

The CPU's benchmark profile is remarkably close to its nearest rivals. The Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is only 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (score 54450) and 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (score 54681). Conversely, it is 1.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 1.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P. This indicates that the i7-14700F is performing at the very top of its class, with negligible performance deltas separating it from the competition. It is a high-performance part that will not be the source of any significant frame rate limitation in this game.

For the GPU, the Radeon RX 9070's average benchmark score of 34780 places it just 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2 (score 34866) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (score 34677). The performance differences are minimal, suggesting that the RX 9070 is a solid mid-to-high-tier performer, but it is not outpacing its immediate rivals by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate measured is 351.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistently around 53-55% across all settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput is the constraint.

Q: How does the Core i7-14700F compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the Core i7-14700F is nearly identical in performance. It scores 54097, which is just 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X's score of 54450.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 154.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 97.3 FPS. This represents a significant 36.9% performance reduction for the higher preset.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves 351.9 FPS, which is more than five times faster than the 4K Ultra preset's 61.6 FPS. Specifically, it is 471.3% higher.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 514th out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset averages 351.9 FPS, which is a 36.9% increase over the Medium preset's 256.9 FPS. Moving to High drops the average to 209.2 FPS, a further 18.6% reduction. The Ultra preset brings the average down to 136.9 FPS, which is a 34.6% decrease from High. The trend shows that even at the most demanding 1080p setting, the combo delivers frame rates well above the standard 144Hz refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset delivers an average of 257.3 FPS, which is a 39.7% improvement over the Medium preset's 184.4 FPS. High settings drop to 154.2 FPS, a 16.4% decrease from Medium. The Ultra preset is the first to dip below the 100 FPS mark, with an average of 97.3 FPS, a 36.9% reduction from High. This resolution is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming, as even Ultra settings clear the 90 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset still delivers a very playable 164.6 FPS, which is a 42.4% increase over the Medium preset's 115.5 FPS. High settings produce an average of 97.2 FPS, a 15.8% decrease from Medium. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 61.6 FPS, a 36.6% reduction from High. While 4K Ultra is playable, it is the only tested configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1330 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a game clock rated at 2070 MHz. The memory operates at an effective speed of 20.1 Gbps. This configuration is well-suited for high-resolution gaming, as the ample 16 GB frame buffer prevents any potential VRAM capacity issues at 4K with the tested presets.

The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance scales predictably with the rendering load. The Passmark G3D score of 25381 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 indicate a strong overall graphics capability. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 165532 is notably higher than the OpenCL score of 133741, suggesting that the RDNA 4.0 architecture is particularly efficient in Vulkan-based workloads. In Undisputed, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in determining frame rates at 4K, where the pixel fill rate becomes the limiting factor. The consistent performance drop from 1080p to 4K confirms that the RX 9070's shading units and ROPs are fully utilized at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest possible frame rates, particularly for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 351.9 FPS. Even at 2560x1440, the Low preset provides 257.3 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a 240Hz display. However, the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it for all users.

The Medium preset offers a balanced experience. At 1920x1080, it achieves 256.9 FPS, and at 2560x1440, it achieves 184.4 FPS. This preset likely provides a good mix of visual fidelity and performance without a massive frame rate penalty. For users with a 1440p 144Hz monitor, the High preset is the most sensible recommendation, as it delivers 154.2 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the refresh rate.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding and should only be used when visual quality is the absolute priority. At 2560x1440, it produces 97.3 FPS, which is still smooth. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 61.6 FPS. If playing at 4K, the High preset is a better choice, as it nearly doubles the frame rate to 97.2 FPS while likely offering a minimal visual difference. The data suggests that High settings at 4K provide the best experience for 4K owners, balancing the 97.2 FPS average with high-quality visuals.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. With a substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, this CPU is designed for heavy multitasking and high-performance gaming. Its strong synthetic benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35443 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2711, demonstrate its capability.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck in any of the tested configurations. The evidence for this is the consistent FPS scaling pattern across resolutions. When a CPU is the limiting factor, the frame rate will remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the CPU is unable to process more frames. However, the data shows a significant and steady decline in FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is powerful enough to feed the Radeon RX 9070 without holding it back, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 351.9 FPS.

The CPU's 94th percentile ranking versus all CPUs further solidifies its position as a top-tier component. Its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, with a delta of just -0.6%. This means that in a game like Undisputed, which appears to be more GPU-intensive, the choice between these two CPUs would have a negligible impact on the final frame rate. The i7-14700F provides ample headroom, ensuring that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance.