Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Undisputed, ranging from a highly playable 66 FPS at 4K High to a blistering 241 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the CPU's immense headroom only becoming apparent at lower resolutions and settings. This pairing is positioned for high-refresh-rate 1080p and smooth 1440p play, while 4K Ultra remains a demanding target that pushes the RTX 5050 to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking pattern in the measured data is how average frame rates plummet as resolution increases, indicating a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings sees the average FPS drop from 144 to 104, a reduction of 40 FPS (roughly a 28% decrease). The jump from 1440p to 3840x2160 is even more severe, with the average falling from 104 to 66 FPS, a further 38 FPS decline (approximately a 37% drop). This escalating penalty with each resolution step is the signature of the GPU struggling to fill the increasing number of pixels.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern shifts slightly, revealing the CPU's influence. The 1080p Low result of 241 FPS is exceptionally high, suggesting the frame rate is nearing a ceiling imposed by the game engine or CPU. When resolution increases to 1440p Low, the average drops to 174 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 110 FPS. The fact that 4K Low (110 FPS) is still higher than 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) demonstrates that the resolution increase is being partially mitigated by the reduced graphical workload, but the GPU is still the limiting factor.

The data implies that the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K begins to overwhelm the card. The transition from Medium to Ultra at 4K is particularly telling: 79 FPS at Medium drops to 42 FPS at Ultra, a 47% performance hit that is far steeper than the 1080p Medium-to-Ultra drop (from 173 to 92 FPS, a 47% reduction as well, but from a higher absolute baseline). This suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth, regardless of resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 holds a rank of 2286 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all possible pairings, indicating that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it significantly outperforms the majority of systems tested. The rank reflects a balance where the powerful CPU is somewhat held back by the mid-range GPU in this particular game.

The CPU itself is a top-tier performer, with a percentile of 94 against all CPUs, meaning it is faster than 94% of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 69355 puts it in a virtual tie with the AMD EPYC 9115, which scores 69288, a delta of just 0.1%. It is also extremely close to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, delta -0.2%) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, delta -0.7%). This proximity to other high-end chips indicates that the i7-14700K is not a bottleneck in this system.

In contrast, the RTX 5050 is a mid-pack performer, with a percentile of 66 against all GPUs. Its average score of 21035 is within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713) and within 1% of the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237). This puts the GPU in a performance class far below the CPU's capabilities, explaining why the combo rank (2286) is much lower than the CPU's individual percentile (94). The data strongly suggests that the RTX 5050 is the defining component for frame rates in Undisputed, and the combo's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range standing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process and features 2560 shading units. Its clock speeds are relatively modest, with a base of 2317 MHz and a boost of 2572 MHz, which when combined with its 80 TMUs and 32 ROPs yields a texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s. These specs produce a measured average benchmark score of 21035, which puts it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's memory configuration is a critical factor in its Undisputed performance. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. This is a standard mid-range configuration, and the 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS indicates that the card is heavily taxed. The FP32 compute power of 13.17 TFLOPS is moderate, and the data shows that it is sufficient for High settings at 1080p (144 FPS) and 1440p (104 FPS), but the 4K resolution exposes its limitations.

The RTX 5050's performance relative to its nearest rivals in the database is tight. It is 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT and 1% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 8970M. This close grouping indicates that the RTX 5050 is a solid but not exceptional performer in its class. The 8 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Undisputed at all tested settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity based on the available data, but the 128-bit bus and 320 GB/s bandwidth are the likely bottlenecks at 4K, where the fill rate demands are highest.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired refresh rate. For a standard 60 Hz display at 4K, the Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering an average of 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience without dipping below 60. The High preset at 4K also works at 66 FPS average, but the lack of a reported minimum makes Medium the safer choice for consistent frame pacing.

For 1440p, the High preset is the clear winner. It achieves an average of 104 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p also performs well with an average of 125 FPS (minimum 107, maximum 144), but the visual upgrade to High is worth the 21 FPS average cost. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 67 FPS, which is still playable but negates the advantage of a high-refresh-rate display.

At 1080p, the High preset delivers an outstanding 144 FPS average, which is perfect for 144 Hz monitors. The Low preset reaches 241 FPS, which is only useful for 240 Hz displays, but the visual sacrifice is significant. The Medium preset at 173 FPS is a strong middle ground, but the data suggests that High is the sweet spot for most users. The Ultra preset at 1080p (92 FPS) is not recommended, as it provides a relatively low frame rate for the resolution, indicating that the settings' cost outweighs their visual benefit on this GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a clear matrix of performance across all resolution and settings combinations.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 241 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Medium: 173 FPS average, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS
• High: 144 FPS average
• Ultra: 92 FPS average

The 1080p results show a clear linear progression, with the step from Low to Medium costing 68 FPS, Medium to High costing 29 FPS, and High to Ultra costing 52 FPS. The minimum FPS of 147 at Medium indicates good frame pacing, but the absence of min/max data for other settings makes it difficult to assess stability across the board.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 174 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS
• High: 104 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

The 1440p data shows a similar trend, with a 49 FPS drop from Low to Medium, a 21 FPS drop from Medium to High, and a 37 FPS drop from High to Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 107 FPS is still highly playable, while the Ultra preset's 67 FPS average is bordering on the edge of smoothness for some users.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS
• High: 66 FPS average
• Ultra: 42 FPS average

The 4K results are the most punishing. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a high frame rate, while Medium is acceptable at 79 FPS. High is marginal at 66 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 42 FPS. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K (37 FPS) is the largest of any resolution, highlighting the disproportionate cost of Ultra settings at high pixel counts.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This configuration provides exceptional multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33440.5 and Geekbench multicore score of 20767. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2160 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2569.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, given the large FPS drops when resolution increases. However, the 1080p Low result of 241 FPS is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to reach very high frame rates. The CPU's 28 threads and 33 MB of shared L3 cache are likely more than sufficient for this sports title, which may not be heavily multi-threaded. The processor's 94th percentile ranking and average score of 69355, which is within 0.9% of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, suggests it is not a limiting factor in any of the tested configurations.

The data implies that the i7-14700K has significant headroom even at 1080p Low, as the 241 FPS result may be constrained by the game engine's frame rate cap or the GPU's ability to process frames at that speed. The CPU's high single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core score of 313.5) is likely the key to maintaining stable frame pacing, especially in a sports game where quick physics and AI calculations are common. The CPU is clearly not the bottleneck, and its performance is effectively masked by the RTX 5050's limitations in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: All tested settings at 1080p and 1440p maintain an average of 67 FPS or higher, including Ultra. At 4K, the Low (110 FPS), Medium (79 FPS), and High (66 FPS) presets all exceed 60 FPS average, but Ultra drops to 42 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average score of 21035. It is 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713) and 1% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237).

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: No. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and proximity to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (delta -0.2%) indicate it is far more capable than the GPU. The FPS drops with increasing resolution confirm the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 144 at 1080p to 104 at 1440p, and then to 66 at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Which preset provides the highest minimum FPS at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p has a reported minimum of 107 FPS. Other presets at 1440p do not have minimum FPS data available in the measured rows.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to the AMD EPYC 9115?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average score of 69355, which is a 0.1% delta from the AMD EPYC 9115's score of 69288, making them effectively tied.