Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Undisputed, making it a formidable pairing for this boxing title. The measured data shows that even at the most demanding settings, this combo provides a smooth and responsive experience. The primary decision for a user is not whether the hardware can handle the game, but rather which visual preset best aligns with their display's refresh rate and preference for visual fidelity over raw frame rate headroom. The data indicates that this system is overqualified for standard 60Hz displays at any resolution, and it possesses enough power to drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p with maximum settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across different presets reveals a clear hierarchy in performance scaling. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 160 FPS, which is a substantial 60% decrease from the Low preset's 417 FPS. This gap narrows slightly at 1440p, where Ultra produces 115 FPS compared to Low's 301 FPS, and further still at 4K, with Ultra at 73 FPS versus Low at 191 FPS. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, but it also provides the highest visual quality.

For users with a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor at 1440p, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. The average of 115 FPS is well within the range for a high-refresh experience, and the visual upgrade from High is significant. While the High preset at this resolution offers a higher average of 179 FPS, the drop to Ultra sacrifices some raw speed for better graphics, which many players will find worthwhile given the genre's focus on character models and arena detail. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 217 FPS, is a strong fallback for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the step down in visual quality is noticeable.

At 4K, the decision becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset yields a playable 73 FPS, which is acceptable for a sports title but not ideal for high-refresh displays. The High preset at 4K, however, is the sweet spot for this resolution. With an average of 113 FPS, it offers a significant performance boost over Ultra while maintaining a high level of graphical detail. This makes High the recommended preset for 4K users. The Medium preset at 4K provides 137 FPS, but the visual compromise is often too great for a game like Undisputed where the character detail is a core part of the experience. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the only sensible option, as the 160 FPS average is more than enough for any monitor, and the hardware has ample headroom to spare.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Undisputed, especially at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and effects used in the game. The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, features 56 RT cores and 224 Tensor cores, though the measured data does not indicate whether these are heavily utilized in this title. The core clock speeds are a base of 1980 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, which contribute to the GPU's raw processing power.

The GPU's performance is evident in the scaling of frame rates across settings. At 4K, the difference between Low and Medium is 54 FPS (from 191 to 137), while the jump from Medium to High is a 24 FPS drop (from 137 to 113). The most significant hit comes from High to Ultra, which costs an additional 40 FPS (from 113 to 73). This pattern indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects or rendering techniques that place a substantial load on the GPU's compute units. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 7168 shading units and 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, handles the lower presets with ease, but the Ultra preset pushes it to its limits at 4K.

The GPU's role is less critical at 1080p, where even the Ultra preset's 160 FPS shows that the graphics card is not the primary bottleneck. However, at 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU has more than enough power to feed it frames. The data shows a consistent performance tiering: Low > Medium > High > Ultra, which is expected, but the magnitude of the drops between tiers highlights how demanding the higher presets are on the GPU's resources.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K provides insight into the balance between the CPU and GPU in this combo. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 248 at 1080p to 179 at 1440p, a 27.8% decrease, and then to 113 at 4K, a further 36.9% decrease from 1440p. This pattern shows a significant performance cost as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The performance per pixel is not linear, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions.

Looking at Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The 1080p result of 417 FPS drops to 301 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% decrease) and then to 191 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% decrease from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the resolution scaling is uniform, with the GPU being the primary bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully utilized. This is not the case here, as the FPS continues to scale significantly with resolution.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-bound, as the frame rates are exceptionally high. However, the scaling pattern suggests that the CPU is still capable of keeping up with the GPU's output. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate are likely the key factors in determining performance at these resolutions. The move from 1440p to 4K represents a 2.25x increase in pixel count, and the observed FPS drops of roughly 36-37% at High and Low settings are consistent with the GPU's fill rate limits. This confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting to use for a 1440p 144Hz monitor?

A: The Ultra preset is recommended. The measured average FPS of 115 at 2560x1440 is sufficient for a high-refresh experience, and it provides the highest visual quality. The High preset offers 179 FPS, but the visual trade-off is not worth the extra frames for most users.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 113, which is very playable. The Ultra preset drops to 73 FPS, which is still playable but may not feel as smooth on high-refresh displays. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, High settings are the safest choice.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 417 FPS, while Ultra averages 160 FPS, a 61.6% reduction. At 4K, the gap narrows slightly, with Low at 191 FPS and Ultra at 73 FPS, a 61.8% reduction. The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests that the system is not heavily GPU-bound at 1080p. The frame rates are very high across all settings (160 FPS minimum on Ultra), which indicates that the CPU is keeping pace. The GPU becomes the clear bottleneck as resolution increases.

Q: What is the minimum FPS I can expect with Medium settings?

A: The measured data provides a minimum FPS only for the Medium preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 255 FPS, at 1440p it is 184 FPS, and at 4K it is 117 FPS. These are the lowest recorded frame times in the test data.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Ultra compare to 1440p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, which is 36.5% lower than the 1440p Ultra average of 115 FPS. This significant drop is due to the increased pixel count and the GPU's fill rate limits.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 651 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 17.5% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result. The rank is determined by the measured FPS data, and the high frame rates across all resolutions and settings contribute to this favorable position. The data indicates that this combo outperforms the vast majority of other systems in the database.

The ranking suggests that while there are faster combinations, the i7-14700K and RTX 4070 SUPER provide a very high level of performance that will satisfy most gamers. The 651st rank out of 3718 means that only about 651 other combos deliver better overall performance in this specific game. This speaks to the balance of the CPU and GPU pairing. The data shows that this combo is not necessarily the absolute top-tier, but it is well above the median. For a user looking for a high-end experience without going to the extreme flagship level, this combo's ranking puts it in a very competitive position. The performance is strong enough to recommend it as a high-performing option for this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it is a highly capable processor for gaming. Its architecture, Raptor Lake, features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The large 33 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for game logic and physics calculations. The CPU's performance is not the primary bottleneck in Undisputed, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The data shows that the CPU is able to feed the GPU sufficiently at 1080p, where the frame rates are extremely high. The measured Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and single-core score of 2160 indicate a strong processor. Its performance is close to that of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which has a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which has a deltaPct of -0.7%. This puts the i7-14700K in the same performance tier as these high-end rivals, though it is not the absolute fastest.

The CPU's role becomes less critical at 4K, where the GPU is the limiting factor. However, the i7-14700K ensures that there are no CPU-related frame drops or stutters, providing a stable gaming experience. The processor's 125W TDP is a consideration for cooling, but its performance in this game is more than adequate. The benchmark results show that the i7-14700K is a top-tier gaming CPU, and in Undisputed, it allows the RTX 4070 SUPER to perform at its full potential without any CPU-induced limitations. The data indicates that the CPU's high single-thread performance is particularly important for this game's engine, and the i7-14700K delivers on that front.