Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 presents a fascinating study in bottleneck dynamics within the context of Undisputed. The processor is a 20-core, 28-thread behemoth based on the Raptor Lake architecture, capable of boosting up to 5.60 GHz. Its benchmark pedigree is exceptional, sitting in the 96th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 70074, placing it nearly neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0% delta) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (-0.5% delta). On the other hand, the RTX 2060 is a Turing-era GPU with 1920 shading units, a 6 GB GDDR6 memory buffer on a 192-bit bus, and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. It sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, making this pairing a high-end CPU with a decidedly mid-range graphics card. The data from the measured FPS rows reveals that this imbalance is the single most defining characteristic of the system's performance in this boxing title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Core i7-14700K is an absolute powerhouse, but its immense capabilities are largely held in reserve by the RTX 2060 in this specific game. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, alongside a substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache, are far more than what a sports title like Undisputed typically requires for simulation and AI logic. The benchmark data suggests that the processor is rarely the limiting factor, even at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 211.1 FPS, a figure that is likely far beyond the CPU's minimum frame pacing requirements for this game. The processor’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 4472 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6287, ensures that the game's main thread will not become a bottleneck that prevents high frame rates.

The relationship between the CPU's clock speed and the game's performance is indirect but crucial. The 5.60 GHz boost clock is a high ceiling that allows the CPU to quickly process any physics or character-state updates, ensuring that it can feed the GPU with draw calls faster than the RTX 2060 can render them at most settings. This is a classic case of a CPU being "ahead" of its GPU partner. The CPU's multi-core might, reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534, is almost certainly underutilized. The performance delta between the 14700K and its nearest rival, the 14700KF, is a negligible 0%, confirming that the integrated graphics on the 14700K (UHD Graphics 770) have no bearing on performance when a discrete GPU is present. In essence, the CPU is not the wall; the GPU is. The data shows the CPU has ample headroom, leaving the GPU as the sole arbiter of frame rates.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: Why is the FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p so large at Low settings?

A: The jump from 154.1 FPS at 2560x1440 Low to 211.1 FPS at 1920x1080 Low represents a 37% increase in performance. This significant scaling indicates that at lower resolutions, the workload shifts heavily onto the CPU. The Core i7-14700K's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 4472) allows it to push frame rates very high, but the GPU's rendering speed at 1440p still limits the output.

Q: How does this combo's ranking compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1284th out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 20% of all systems, which is surprisingly low given the top-tier CPU. This low ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range standing (58th percentile), demonstrating that the graphics card is the primary constraint on the overall system performance in this game.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 capable of running the game at 4K?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves a playable 58.3 FPS on High settings, but this drops sharply to 37.2 FPS on Ultra. The data suggests that 4K is only viable on High settings, and the 6 GB VRAM buffer may be a limiting factor at this resolution, though the measured data does not explicitly confirm a VRAM capacity bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Medium and High presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields 148.9 FPS, while the High preset yields 126.3 FPS. This is a 22.6 FPS difference, or roughly a 15% drop in performance for the higher quality settings. This indicates that the High preset is not particularly demanding, and the GPU handles the increased load without a catastrophic frame rate collapse.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 16074. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S is its closest competitor with a score of 15996, a mere 0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Radeon Pro 5700 are 1.7% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 1.8% behind. This shows the RTX 2060 is positioned in a tight performance cluster.

Q: Does the CPU's high core count translate into better performance in this game?

A: Not directly. The data shows the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. For instance, at 1440p High, the combo hits 90.6 FPS, but at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 57.3 FPS. This 33.3 FPS drop is almost entirely due to increased GPU workload, not CPU limitations. The 20 cores are more than sufficient; the game is likely not using all of them effectively, and the CPU's performance headroom is vast.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling pattern is a textbook example of a GPU-bound system. Starting at 1080p Low, the system produces 211.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate falls to 154.1 FPS, a 27% reduction. Finally, at 4K Low, the system manages 93.8 FPS, a further 39% drop from 1440p. This consistent decline with each resolution increase strongly indicates that the RTX 2060 is the primary limiting component. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 6287 in Cinebench R23, is not being taxed by the increased pixel count; it is the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth that are being saturated.

The scaling becomes even more telling when examining the higher settings. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate is 81.1 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 57.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 37.2 FPS. The absolute drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 43.9 FPS, a 54% reduction. This steeper curve at higher settings confirms that the GPU is struggling to maintain the increased shader complexity and texture detail. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; if it were, we would expect to see less variation between 1440p and 4K, as the CPU workload would remain constant while the GPU workload scales with pixel count. Instead, the data shows a clear and direct correlation between resolution and performance, a hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete measured FPS dataset provides a precise picture of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all presets. The Low preset achieves a very high 211.1 FPS, while Medium yields 148.9 FPS. High is still very smooth at 126.3 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a playable 81.1 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for the RTX 2060, offering high refresh-rate potential on lower settings and solid 60+ FPS on higher ones.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU's strain. Low settings produce 154.1 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium drops to 106.9 FPS, and High maintains a comfortable 90.6 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls to 57.3 FPS, dipping just below the 60 FPS threshold for perfectly smooth gameplay. This suggests that 1440p is viable for most settings, but Ultra requires a slight compromise on visual smoothness or a preference for a 60 Hz monitor.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly out of its depth for high-end play. The Low preset yields 93.8 FPS, which is surprisingly playable. Medium drops to 69 FPS, and High produces 58.3 FPS, which is borderline acceptable. The Ultra preset, however, collapses to 37.2 FPS, making it nearly unplayable for a smooth experience. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is excellent, 1440p is good, and 4K is only for lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The system's rank of 1284 out of 1580 combos in Undisputed is a stark indicator of its overall position. While the CPU sits in the 96th percentile of all processors, this ranking places the entire system in the bottom 19% of tested configurations. This massive discrepancy is the defining takeaway. The high rank is not due to poor CPU performance, but rather the RTX 2060's position in the 58th percentile of GPUs. The data implies that, for this specific game, the graphics card's performance is the dominant factor in determining the system's overall standing.

This ranking suggests that many systems with significantly weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would outperform this combo. The 1284th position is a clear signal that the GPU is holding back the entire platform. The CPU's immense power is effectively wasted in this configuration for Undisputed, as it spends most of its time waiting for the GPU to complete its rendering tasks. The benchmark results indicate that to improve this combo's rank, the GPU would need to be upgraded to a more capable model, as the current processor has far more headroom than the graphics card can utilize.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience depends on the user's display and preference for frame rate versus fidelity. For users with a 1080p or 1440p 60 Hz monitor, the High preset is the recommended choice. At 1080p, it delivers 126.3 FPS, and at 1440p, it achieves 90.6 FPS. Both are comfortably above 60 FPS and offer a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset, which nets 148.9 FPS and 106.9 FPS respectively. The 15% performance cost at 1080p for the High preset is well worth the visual improvements.

For users with high refresh rate 1080p monitors, the Medium preset at 148.9 FPS is a better choice than Low, as it provides a substantial frame rate buffer while still looking better than the low-fidelity option. At 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, delivering 93.8 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 69 FPS, which is still playable but may not be stable enough for some. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it incurs a massive performance penalty, dropping from 148.9 FPS at 1080p Medium to 81.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra, a 45% reduction for what is often marginal visual gains in a sports game. The data clearly shows that High or Medium are the sweet spots for this hardware.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the definitive performance ceiling for this combo in Undisputed. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but likely strained at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 1680 MHz and 1920 shading units are the workhorses responsible for rendering the game's visuals. The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance directly dictates the FPS, with the data showing a clear scaling pattern based on resolution and settings.

The GPU's 58th percentile ranking and its close rivalry with the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% delta) and Radeon Pro 5600M (1.7% delta) place it firmly in the mid-range category. This is the core reason for the system's low combo rank. The 30 RT cores and 240 Tensor cores are present on the chip, but their impact on this particular title is likely minimal, as the measured data does not suggest any specific ray tracing or DLSS workload. The performance drop from 126.3 FPS at 1080p High to 81.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra is a direct result of the GPU's limited raw compute power (6.451 TFLOPS FP32) and fill rate (80.64 GPixel/s). The RTX 2060 is the bottleneck, and the data makes it clear that any attempt to push the game to higher resolutions or settings will be met with a correspondingly steep decline in frame rate.