Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data shows it requires a careful settings balance to avoid dropping below playable frame rates at higher resolutions. The measured results indicate that the "High" preset offers the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance across all tested resolutions, while "Ultra" should be avoided unless you are targeting 1080p with a willingness to accept a lower average frame rate. The benchmark data clearly shows that this combo ranks in the 69th percentile of all GPU configurations, placing it in the upper-midrange tier for this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the "High" preset delivers an average of 134.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for the fast-paced action of a sports title. Moving up to "Ultra" at this resolution drops the average to 87.5 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 35% performance hit for what is typically a marginal visual improvement. The "Medium" preset at 1080p produces 162.7 FPS, while "Low" reaches 227.7 FPS, but these lower settings sacrifice visual quality that matters for a game with licensed athlete likenesses and arena detail.

At 2560x1440, the "High" preset remains the sweet spot, delivering 101.8 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. "Medium" at this resolution hits 122.2 FPS, while "Low" jumps to 167.4 FPS. However, "Ultra" at 1440p falls to 64.8 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes with multiple fighters and crowd animations. The 3840x2160 results show a different story: "High" drops to 65.3 FPS, "Medium" to 74.8 FPS, and "Ultra" plummets to 43.2 FPS. Based on this data, the "High" preset is the recommended starting point for all resolutions, as it provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. For 4K users, "Medium" is a viable alternative if you prefer higher settings, but "High" is the safest choice for consistent performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the primary driver of performance in Undisputed, and its specifications explain the observed frame rates. The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is crucial for handling the high-resolution textures and shader data that a modern sports game loads during matches. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1410 MHz, combined with 4864 shading units, deliver a raw FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS. This computational power directly translates to the pixel and texture rates of 133.2 GPixel/s and 253.1 GTexel/s, respectively.

The RTX 3060 Ti's position in the GPU hierarchy is confirmed by its 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25120 places it in a tight cluster with the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Radeon RX 6600 (deltaPct -0.5). The data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti is essentially performance-equivalent to these rivals within a 0.7% margin, making it a well-balanced midrange card. In Undisputed, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at "High" settings, as evidenced by the strong FPS figures. However, the significant drop at 4K Ultra (43.2 FPS) suggests that the card's memory bandwidth and raw compute are stressed when pushing higher resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the rate of decline reveals where the bottleneck lies. Starting at 1920x1080 with "High" settings, the combo delivers 134.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 101.8 FPS, a 24.4% reduction. At 3840x2160, "High" produces 65.3 FPS, which is a further 35.9% drop from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern indicates a growing GPU limitation, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K while the frame rate only drops by roughly half.

The "Low" preset shows a similar trend: 227.7 FPS at 1080p, 167.4 FPS at 1440p (a 26.5% drop), and 105.9 FPS at 4K (a 36.7% drop from 1440p). This consistent scaling across settings suggests that the CPU is not the primary constraint at lower resolutions, as the frame rates remain high. However, at 4K Ultra, the drop to 43.2 FPS indicates that the GPU is fully saturated, and any CPU overhead becomes irrelevant. The data implies that the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K, particularly when texture quality and effects are maxed out. For users prioritizing high refresh rates, 1080p and 1440p are the ideal resolutions, while 4K requires the "Medium" or "Low" presets to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested combos for Undisputed, this specific configuration holds a rank of 1096 out of 1580 total combinations. This places it in the 69th percentile of tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all configs tested while being bested by the top third. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU and GPU complement each other without severe bottlenecks. Given that the RTX 3060 Ti sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, the combo's rank aligns closely with the GPU's standalone performance, suggesting that the i7-14700K is not holding back the graphics card in this title.

The combo rank of 1096 out of 1580 indicates that there is substantial room for improvement if a user were to pair a higher-tier GPU with this CPU. The i7-14700K's 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it has significant headroom to drive faster graphics cards. In Undisputed, the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, so a stronger GPU would likely push this combo higher in the rankings. However, for the current pairing, the rank accurately reflects its mid-to-upper-midrange performance tier, and the measured FPS results confirm that it is a capable setup for competitive play at 1080p and 1440p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K plays a supporting but essential role in this combo's Undisputed performance. With 20 cores and 28 threads, the CPU provides ample parallel processing power for game logic, AI, and physics calculations that run alongside the rendering workload. Its boost clock of 5.60 GHz and base clock of 3.40 GHz ensure high single-thread performance, which is critical for the main game thread in sports titles. The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency when accessing frequently used game data, while the Raptor Lake architecture's 10 nm process node allows for efficient power delivery within its 125 W TDP.

Benchmark data confirms the i7-14700K's strength: it scores 44534 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6287 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 18896. Its 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs and average benchmark score of 70074 place it in a tight race with the Intel Core i7-14700KF (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (deltaPct -0.5). This performance headroom means the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in Undisputed at the tested settings. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that frame rates remain stable even during intense moments with multiple fighters and crowd reactions. For this game, the i7-14700K provides a solid foundation that allows the RTX 3060 Ti to operate at its full potential.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The "High" preset is optimal, delivering 101.8 FPS at 2560x1440. This is significantly better than "Ultra" (64.8 FPS) while still providing a smooth experience.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the "High" preset delivers 65.3 FPS, while "Medium" reaches 74.8 FPS. The "Ultra" preset drops to 43.2 FPS, which is generally too low for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25120, which is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Radeon RX 6600 (deltaPct -0.5). Performance is effectively tied.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K a good match for this GPU?

A: Yes. The CPU ranks in the 96th percentile of all processors, and its high single-thread score of 6287 in Cinebench R23 ensures it does not bottleneck the GPU in this game.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with "Ultra" settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 87.5 at 1920x1080 with "Ultra" settings, which is playable but lower than the 134.6 FPS achieved on the "High" preset.

Q: Does the GPU's 8 GB VRAM limit performance in this game?

A: The data suggests it may be a factor at 4K Ultra (43.2 FPS), but at 1080p and 1440p, the measured results show no significant VRAM-related issues, with solid frame rates on "High" settings.