Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

Examining the measured FPS data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 323 FPS average, which drops to 234 FPS at 1440p and further to 148 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and an additional 37% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is substantial, indicating that the rendering load increases significantly with each resolution step.

The Medium settings row provides the most complete picture, as it includes minimum and maximum FPS values alongside averages. At 1080p Medium, the average is 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 and maximum of 268. Stepping to 1440p Medium drops the average to 168 FPS (a 28% reduction), with minimum and maximum of 143 and 193 respectively. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 106 FPS, with a 90 FPS minimum and 122 FPS maximum. The consistency of the frame pacing, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values staying relatively close to the averages, suggests the system maintains stable performance even under heavier loads.

The High settings row shows a similar scaling pattern: 193 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 88 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 28% from 1080p to 1440p, then 37% from 1440p to 4K. Ultra settings at 1080p produce 124 FPS, at 1440p 90 FPS, and at 4K only 57 FPS. The Ultra scaling is steeper, with a 27% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K.

These numbers reveal that the RTX 3070 Ti becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit bus width, offering 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth, handle lower resolutions comfortably but begin to show strain at 4K. The fact that 4K Ultra produces only 57 FPS while 4K Low reaches 148 FPS demonstrates how sensitive this game is to pixel count and settings complexity. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps feeding the GPU adequately, but at 4K, the rendering pipeline becomes the bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this combo for a balance of quality and smoothness?

A: The 1440p Medium preset provides 168 FPS average with a 143 FPS minimum, which offers both high visual quality and well-above-60 FPS performance. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 106 FPS, still playable but with a lower margin above typical refresh rate targets.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 323 at 1080p to 148 at 4K, a 54% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 193 to 88 FPS, a 54% loss as well. The scaling is consistent across settings, indicating resolution is the dominant factor.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K holding back the RTX 3070 Ti in this game?

A: Benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 323 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the GPU is still the limiting factor. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, with boost clock of 5.60 GHz, provide ample headroom for this sports title.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured 4K Ultra average is 57 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. This is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for smooth gameplay, so lowering to High settings at 4K yields 88 FPS instead.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti's VRAM capacity affect Undisputed performance?

A: With 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU manages all tested settings at 1080p and 1440p without issue. At 4K Ultra, the 57 FPS result suggests the memory subsystem and compute resources are both under significant load.

Q: Which settings preset shows the most consistent frame pacing?

A: The Medium preset at all three resolutions includes minimum and maximum FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 198 is 85% of the 233 average, while at 1440p Medium, the minimum of 143 is 85% of the 168 average. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 90 is 85% of the 106 average, showing consistent pacing.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K brings substantial processing resources to Undisputed, with 20 cores and 28 threads operating on the Raptor Lake architecture. The base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for sports games that often rely on physics and AI calculations. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect this capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 33,440.5, while single-core scores 2,160. Geekbench results show 20,767 multi-core and 2,569 single-core.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions but becomes more relevant at 1080p. The measured 323 FPS at 1080p Low indicates the CPU can feed frames extremely quickly. The L3 cache of 33 MB shared, along with 2 MB per-core L2 cache, helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the processing cores. The 10 nm process node and 125 W TDP mean the CPU runs efficiently while maintaining high clock speeds.

The CPU's percentile rank against all CPUs is 94, placing it in the top 6% of processors. Its average benchmark score of 69,355 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 9115 at 69,288 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 (-0.2% delta). This positioning indicates the i7-14700K is a high-end desktop processor capable of handling any modern game's CPU demands. For Undisputed specifically, the 20-core configuration ensures that even when the game engine spawns many AI opponents or processes complex physics interactions, there is ample compute headroom.

The boost clock of 5.60 GHz is particularly relevant for frame rate consistency. Sports games often have sections with rapid camera cuts and many on-screen characters, which can create burst CPU loads. The high boost clock allows the processor to respond quickly to these demands. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a fallback display output, though the discrete RTX 3070 Ti handles all rendering in this benchmark setup.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1,326 out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 64th percentile of all system configurations. This rank reflects the balance between a high-end CPU and a mid-to-high-end GPU. The data is measured, not simulated, which adds confidence to the ranking validity.

To contextualize this rank, consider that 2,392 combos rank below this one, while 1,325 rank above. The top 35.7% of systems achieve better performance in Undisputed. This positioning makes sense given the RTX 3070 Ti's percentile rank of 75 among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 94th percentile. The GPU is the weaker component and likely drags the combo's overall rank below what the CPU alone might achieve.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide insight into its performance tier. The RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29,928 with a 0.1% delta, essentially matching the RTX 3070 Ti's 29,945 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30,095, a -0.5% delta, while the RTX 2080 Ti scores 29,783, a 0.5% delta. These close margins mean the RTX 3070 Ti is competitively positioned within its class.

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69,288, just 0.1% below the i7-14700K's 69,355. The Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 is 0.2% above, and the Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 is 0.7% above. This tight clustering suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, switching between these processors would produce negligible differences in Undisputed frame rates.

The combo rank of 1,326 suggests that while this system is not at the absolute top tier for Undisputed, it delivers strong performance in the upper-middle range. For a game that is a sports title rather than a demanding AAA shooter, this rank indicates the system can handle the game's requirements with room to spare at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the benchmark results show a wide performance envelope across settings. Low settings deliver 323 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 233 FPS average, with a 198 FPS minimum and 268 FPS maximum. High settings reduce the average to 193 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 124 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 61.6% performance reduction, indicating that each settings tier adds meaningful rendering cost.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the scaling continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings achieve 234 FPS average, Medium reaches 168 FPS with 143 minimum and 193 maximum. High settings provide 139 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 61.5%, nearly identical to the 1080p reduction. This consistency suggests the settings hierarchy imposes similar relative costs regardless of pixel count.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still manage 148 FPS average, which is respectable for 4K. Medium settings yield 106 FPS average, with 90 FPS minimum and 122 FPS maximum. High settings drop to 88 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 57 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest result in the dataset, below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

Comparing the Low settings across resolutions: 323 FPS at 1080p, 234 FPS at 1440p, and 148 FPS at 4K. This shows a 54.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K. For Medium settings, the reduction from 233 to 106 FPS is 54.5%. High settings go from 193 to 88 FPS, a 54.4% reduction. Ultra settings from 124 to 57 FPS represent a 54.0% reduction. The remarkably consistent scaling across all settings indicates that resolution is the primary determinant of performance, and the GPU's rendering pipeline scales linearly with pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the player's target frame rate and display refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 144 Hz refresh rate, the Medium preset at 233 FPS average provides ample headroom, while High at 193 FPS still exceeds the refresh rate. Ultra at 124 FPS is also viable for 144 Hz displays. For 240 Hz displays, Low at 323 FPS is the only preset that fully saturates the refresh rate, though Medium at 233 FPS comes close.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 168 FPS is the best balance for 144 Hz monitors, as it exceeds the refresh rate with a 143 FPS minimum that stays above 140. High at 139 FPS is also suitable for 144 Hz, though the minimum FPS is not recorded for this setting. Ultra at 90 FPS is appropriate for 60-90 Hz displays but may not satisfy higher refresh rate users. Low at 234 FPS is available for competitive play if maximum frame rates are desired.

For 4K displays, the situation changes significantly. Medium at 106 FPS is the highest recommended preset for smooth gameplay, providing a 90 FPS minimum that remains above 60. High at 88 FPS is also playable, with the caveat that no minimum FPS data is available. Ultra at 57 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and may produce noticeable stutter on displays with variable refresh rate. Low at 148 FPS is the best 4K option for players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity.

The Medium preset stands out as the most balanced option across all resolutions, as it consistently maintains FPS values that are 85% of the average at the minimum (198/233 at 1080p, 143/168 at 1440p, 90/106 at 4K). This consistency indicates stable frame pacing. For players who prioritize visual quality, High at 4K offers 88 FPS, which is a reasonable compromise. The data suggests that Ultra settings are only recommended at 1080p, where 124 FPS average still provides smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the performance bottleneck in this combo for Undisputed at higher resolutions. Its specifications reveal why: 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 608.3 GB/s bandwidth, which is substantial but not top-tier. The GA104 chip contains 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The boost clock of 1770 MHz and base clock of 1575 MHz drive the GPU to a peak FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS.

The GPU's percentile rank of 75 among all GPUs places it in the upper quartile. Its average benchmark score of 29,945 is nearly matched by the RTX 5070 Mobile at 29,928 (0.1% delta) and the RTX 2080 Ti at 29,783 (0.5% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30,095, a -0.5% delta, while the RX 6700 scores 30,433, a -1.6% delta. These close margins show that the RTX 3070 Ti sits in a highly competitive performance band.

In Undisputed, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for all tested settings, as evidenced by the fact that even 4K Ultra produces playable results. The 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores provide modern features, though this sports title likely does not heavily utilize them. The 96 ROPs ensure efficient pixel output, which is relevant for a game with detailed character models and arena environments.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s becomes increasingly important at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU must access textures and geometry data more frequently, and the 256-bit bus provides the necessary throughput. The 19 Gbps effective memory speed on GDDR6X modules represents the peak of the memory technology for this generation.

The RTX 3070 Ti's TDP of 290 W and suggested PSU of 600 W indicate moderate power requirements. The dual-slot cooler and 267 mm length make it compatible with most mid-tower cases. The GPU's end-of-life production status suggests it is being phased out, but its performance in Undisputed remains competitive, as shown by the 75th percentile rank and the fact that it delivers 148 FPS at 4K Low settings.