Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a distinctive performance curve in Undisputed that shifts from GPU-bound at 4K to increasingly CPU-capable at lower resolutions. The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions reveal a system where the RTX 2070 SUPER, a 12 nm Turing part with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, becomes the clear limiting factor as pixel count rises. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the combo manages 116.5 FPS, but this drops to 83.3 FPS at Medium and 68 FPS at High, showing a steep penalty for each quality tier. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 42.1 FPS, which is less than half the Low-setting result. This pattern indicates that the GPU is saturated at 4K, with the i7-14700F’s 20 cores and 5.40 GHz boost clock having ample headroom to feed the graphics card.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling becomes more linear and the frame rates climb substantially. Low settings produce 181.5 FPS, Medium yields 129.4 FPS, High reaches 111.4 FPS, and Ultra settles at 71 FPS. The jump from 4K Low to 1440p Low is 65 FPS, a 55.8% improvement, which suggests the GPU is no longer the sole bottleneck and the CPU begins to contribute more meaningfully. At 1920x1080, the trend accelerates dramatically. Low settings hit 250.3 FPS, Medium reaches 181.7 FPS, High delivers 149.6 FPS, and Ultra still manages 99.5 FPS. The 1080p Low result is nearly six times the 4K Ultra figure, underscoring how resolution scaling dominates this combo’s behavior. The data shows that at 1080p, the RTX 2070 SUPER is still the primary constraint, but the i7-14700F’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003, ensures the CPU does not hold back the frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing a smooth experience, the measured data points to specific presets that balance frame rate and visual quality. At 3840x2160, the High preset at 68 FPS is close to the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little margin for drops; Low at 116.5 FPS is the only 4K option that guarantees high refresh rates, while Medium at 83.3 FPS offers a reasonable middle ground. The Ultra preset at 42.1 FPS is below playable standards for most, so it should be avoided at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 129.4 FPS provides the best combination of fluid motion and graphical fidelity, as High at 111.4 FPS is only slightly slower but may not offer a visually distinct upgrade. Low at 181.5 FPS is excessive for most displays, and Ultra at 71 FPS is playable but sacrifices the headroom that Medium provides.

At 1920x1080, the situation is more forgiving. High at 149.6 FPS is the recommended choice for a crisp image without compromising frame pacing, as it stays well above 144 FPS. Medium at 181.7 FPS is viable for users with 165 Hz or higher monitors, and Low at 250.3 FPS is purely for competitive play where every millisecond counts. Ultra at 99.5 FPS is the only preset that dips below triple digits, making it less ideal for fast-paced boxing action. The recommendation hierarchy is clear: favor Medium at 1440p for the sweet spot, High at 1080p for quality, and Low at 4K for playability. Ultra should be reserved for screenshots or scenarios where frame rate is not a priority.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing sits at rank 987 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This ranking reflects the age of the RTX 2070 SUPER, which holds a 65th percentile position among all GPUs, rather than any deficiency in the processor. The i7-14700F is a top-tier CPU, sitting in the 94th percentile, but the GPU’s average benchmark score of 22206 drags the overall combo down. The nearest GPU rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 with a deltaPct of -0.5% and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 with a deltaPct of 2.5%, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER performs within a narrow band of these cards. The combo’s rank suggests that many other pairings with newer graphics cards outperform it, even when paired with slower CPUs.

The discrepancy between CPU and GPU capability is stark. The i7-14700F’s average benchmark score of 54097 places it just behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, which has a deltaPct of -0.6%, and ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 1.2%. This processor is clearly not the limiting factor in Undisputed. The data indicates that the combo’s rank is almost entirely determined by the RTX 2070 SUPER’s mid-range standing. For users with this CPU, upgrading the GPU would yield a disproportionate gain in this game, as the processor has demonstrated it can drive frame rates well above 200 FPS at lower resolutions. The 987th rank out of 1580 is a reflection of the GPU’s age, not a verdict on the overall system’s balance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed map of the combo’s behavior. At 3840x2160, the progression is: Low 116.5 FPS, Medium 83.3 FPS, High 68 FPS, Ultra 42.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 74.4 FPS, a 176.7% difference, which highlights how demanding the Ultra preset is on the GPU’s 2560 shading units. At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 181.5 FPS, Medium 129.4 FPS, High 111.4 FPS, Ultra 71 FPS. The medium-to-high step at 1440p is only 18 FPS, smaller than the 30 FPS drop from Low to Medium, suggesting diminishing returns as settings climb. At 1920x1080, the numbers are: Low 250.3 FPS, Medium 181.7 FPS, High 149.6 FPS, Ultra 99.5 FPS. The 1080p Low result is a standout, nearly matching the 4K Low at a fraction of the pixel count.

Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset consistently imposes a 30-40% penalty over High. At 4K, Ultra is 38.1% slower than High; at 1440p, it is 36.2% slower; at 1080p, it is 33.5% slower. This consistency indicates that the Ultra preset uniformly increases GPU load, likely through higher texture filtering and shadow quality, without a corresponding boost in the CPU’s role. The i7-14700F’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and PassMark multithread score of 41765 suggest it could handle more physics and simulation work, but the game’s rendering pipeline is clearly GPU-bound at these settings. The data shows no instance where the CPU becomes a bottleneck, as even the lowest frame rate of 42.1 FPS is far above any threshold that would indicate processor starvation.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 with Medium settings provides the best balance, yielding 129.4 FPS. This is well above the 4K High result of 68 FPS while maintaining higher visual quality than the 1080p Low preset at 250.3 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings with 116.5 FPS. At Medium, it drops to 83.3 FPS, and at High it falls to 68 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as it only achieves 42.1 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700F the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The processor’s benchmark scores, including a Geekbench single-core score of 2711 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, place it in the 94th percentile. The frame rate scaling across resolutions points to the RTX 2070 SUPER as the limiting component.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22206. It is 2.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile and 2.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700, with deltaPct values of -2.3% and 2.5% respectively.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High produces 149.6 FPS while Ultra produces 99.5 FPS, a difference of 50.1 FPS. This represents a 33.5% reduction in performance for the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the combo’s rank in the database reflect its CPU or GPU performance?

A: The rank of 987 out of 1580 is driven by the GPU’s 65th percentile standing. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking shows it is far stronger, and the combo’s placement is primarily a function of the RTX 2070 SUPER’s mid-range capability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide substantial single-thread performance, which is critical for frame pacing in sports titles like Undisputed. The processor’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003 and PassMark single-thread score of 4261 confirm that it can handle the per-frame logic and physics calculations without introducing delays. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency, which helps keep the GPU fed with draw calls.

In this game, the CPU’s role is supportive rather than dominant. The measured FPS data shows that as resolution decreases, the frame rate scales up dramatically, reaching 250.3 FPS at 1080p Low. This indicates the CPU is capable of sustaining very high frame rates, but the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the ceiling. The processor’s 20 cores are more than sufficient for Undisputed’s threading model, and its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it will not be a weak link in any configuration. The data suggests that for users seeking higher frame rates, replacing the GPU would yield a more significant improvement than any CPU upgrade, as the i7-14700F already provides the headroom to exceed the graphics card’s limits.