Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a striking performance profile in Undisputed, a sports title that scales dramatically across resolutions and settings. Measured data for this combo shows a system that can push well beyond standard refresh rates at 1080p, yet still maintains playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, revealing a balanced partnership where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck only at the highest loads. This analysis examines the measured FPS rows, the underlying hardware characteristics, and how this specific combination ranks among 3,718 tested combos.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and consistent across all settings, which tells a clear story about where the performance ceiling sits. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 400 FPS at 1920x1080 to 183 FPS at 3840x2160 — a reduction of 217 FPS, or roughly 54% of the 1080p value. This is a massive decline that points directly at the GPU as the limiting factor as pixel count quadruples. The RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is being pushed hard at 4K, and the data shows it.

Moving to Medium settings, the pattern holds but with less absolute drop. The 1080p result is 288 FPS, while 1440p sits at 208 FPS and 4K drops to 132 FPS. The step from 1440p to 4K costs 76 FPS, compared to an 80 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p. This near-linear scaling suggests the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are being utilized efficiently, with no sudden cliff that would indicate a CPU limitation creeping in at higher resolutions. In fact, the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution rises, which is typical for a 20-core, 28-thread processor like the i7-14700K.

At High settings, the resolution scaling becomes even more pronounced. The 1080p average of 238 FPS drops to 172 FPS at 1440p (a 66 FPS loss) and then to 109 FPS at 4K (a 63 FPS loss). The consistency of these deltas — roughly 27-28% reduction per resolution step — indicates that the rendering workload is scaling directly with pixel count, with no other component stepping in to alleviate the GPU load. This is a GPU-bound scenario across all tested resolutions at High settings.

Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline. From 153 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p (42 FPS loss) and then 70 FPS at 4K (41 FPS loss). The percentage drops are similar to High settings, but the absolute numbers are lower, meaning the RTX 5070’s 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 compute is being saturated. The fact that 4K Ultra still holds 70 FPS average is notable for a boxing title, but the scaling curve makes it clear that any resolution beyond 1440p at Ultra will heavily tax the GPU.

The data implies that at 1080p, the system has enormous headroom. With 400 FPS at Low and 288 FPS at Medium, the CPU’s 5.60 GHz boost clock and 33 MB shared L3 cache are feeding the GPU efficiently, but the GPU is clearly the component that determines the final output. For players targeting 144Hz or 165Hz displays, 1440p Medium or High would be the sweet spot, as those settings deliver 208 FPS and 172 FPS respectively, well above typical refresh rates.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070’s specifications directly explain the measured performance. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory is ample for Undisputed at 4K, but the 192-bit bus width and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth become the constraining factor at higher resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz are modest compared to the pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s, which suggests the card is designed for efficiency rather than raw clock speed.

At 4K Ultra, the 70 FPS average is the lowest measured result in the entire dataset. This is directly attributable to the GPU’s shader throughput — 6144 shading units operating at those clocks — being overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The 80 ROPs are likely the bottleneck for pixel fill at 4K, as the 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate must cover 8.3 million pixels per frame at 3840x2160.

The memory subsystem plays a crucial role in the Medium settings results. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 132, with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 151. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to feed the GPU’s cores at this setting, but the variance between min and max (39 FPS) indicates that frame times fluctuate as texture data is streamed from the 12 GB frame buffer. This is less pronounced at 1440p Medium, where the min is 177 and max is 239, a 62 FPS spread that suggests the GPU is not always the limiting factor.

The GPU’s 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are irrelevant for this title, as Undisputed is a sports game with no ray tracing or DLSS requirements mentioned in the data. All performance comes from the traditional rasterization pipeline, which the RTX 5070 handles competently up to 1440p High. The 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 figure places this card in a strong position for non-ray-traced workloads, and the measured results confirm this.

The 250 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU indicate a power-hungry card, but the benchmark scores tell a more nuanced story. The Passmark G3D score of 29,137 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,077 are respectable, yet the nearestRivals list includes the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a deltaPct of 0.1 — meaning the RTX 5070 is only 0.1% ahead of that workstation card in average benchmark score. This suggests the GPU’s raw compute is strong, but its real-world gaming performance in Undisputed is what matters here, and the measured FPS shows a capable card that struggles only at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience. At 4K, High settings deliver 109 FPS average, which is playable for most monitors, but Ultra drops to 70 FPS — a 36% reduction that may introduce noticeable stutter on high-refresh displays. Medium at 4K offers 132 FPS with a minimum of 112, providing a smoother experience than High with a 23 FPS improvement. For 4K users, Medium is the optimal choice because it stays well above 100 FPS while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

At 1440p, the choices expand. High settings yield 172 FPS, which exceeds any 144Hz monitor’s capability. Medium offers 208 FPS, and Low reaches 289 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs 36 FPS, but both are far above refresh rate thresholds. Ultra at 111 FPS is still playable but represents a significant drop from High. The data suggests 1440p High is the best balance, as the 172 FPS average provides headroom for frame time spikes without sacrificing visual fidelity.

For 1080p users, the system is almost overkill. Low settings hit 400 FPS, Medium hits 288 FPS, and High hits 238 FPS. Even Ultra at 153 FPS is above most 144Hz monitors. The recommendation for 1080p is Ultra if the display supports it, since 153 FPS is still smooth, but High at 238 FPS offers the best mix of quality and performance. The min FPS data is only available for Medium settings (245 FPS at 1080p), which suggests that Medium provides the most consistent frame pacing.

The key insight is that the RTX 5070’s performance cliff appears between High and Ultra at 4K, but at lower resolutions, the GPU has enough headroom to handle Ultra without issue. The measured rows show no data for Low settings with min/max FPS, which implies those runs were less variable. For competitive play, Medium at 1440p offers 208 FPS with a 177 FPS minimum, ensuring no drops below typical high-refresh thresholds.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average is 400 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 289 FPS at 1440p Low, followed by 288 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 70, with no minimum or maximum values provided. This is the lowest measured result across all resolutions and settings in the dataset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. As resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, FPS drops by over 50% at Low settings, which is a classic GPU-bound pattern. The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom, as shown by 400 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 782 out of 3,718 combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 21% of all tested systems.

Q: Are there any settings where the minimum FPS is recorded?

A: Yes, minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 245 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 177 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 112 FPS. No min/max data is available for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070’s average benchmark score of 40,377 is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100. It is 1.2% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide substantial single-thread performance, which is critical for a sports title like Undisputed that likely relies on a primary game thread. The CPU’s 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, though the game’s performance data suggests the CPU is rarely the bottleneck.

At 1080p Low, the system achieves 400 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU at extremely high frame rates. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,472 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,569 confirm strong per-core performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,160 further validates this. In a game where physics and AI for boxing matches may be single-threaded, this CPU’s 5.60 GHz boost is a significant advantage.

The multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, with Cinebench R23 multi-core scoring 33,440.5 and Geekbench multi-core at 20,767. However, these scores are unlikely to impact Undisputed’s frame rates directly, as the game’s engine probably doesn’t scale perfectly across 28 threads. The Passmark multithread score of 52,392 and the data compression score of 695,234 demonstrate that the CPU can handle background tasks without affecting game performance.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs places it in the top 6% of processors worldwide. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, is only 0.2% faster in average benchmark score, with a deltaPct of -0.2. This means the i7-14700K is essentially tied with that flagship AMD chip in synthetic tests. The AMD EPYC 9115 is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.7% slower. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.9% slower. These tiny deltas confirm that the i7-14700K is at the top of the performance pyramid for this generation.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU’s role is to maintain high minimum frame rates. The fact that 1080p Medium has a minimum of 245 FPS and 1440p Medium has a minimum of 177 FPS suggests the CPU can consistently deliver frames without stuttering. The 4K Medium minimum of 112 FPS is more likely GPU-limited, as the CPU’s workload doesn’t increase with resolution. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory give system builders flexibility, but the measured data shows the processor is not the constraint in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression. Low settings produce an average of 400 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 288 FPS, with a minimum of 245 and maximum of 331. High settings yield 238 FPS, and Ultra falls to 153 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 247 FPS, demonstrating how much headroom exists at 1080p. The min/max data for Medium shows a 86 FPS range, indicating some frame time variance, but the average is robust.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low settings average 289 FPS, a 27.75% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 208 FPS, with a minimum of 177 and maximum of 239 — a 62 FPS range. High settings deliver 172 FPS, and Ultra drops to 111 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 61 FPS, which is a 35.5% reduction, making Ultra a questionable choice for competitive play. The Medium setting’s 177 FPS minimum ensures no drops below 144Hz, which is important for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly under stress. Low settings average 183 FPS, which is still high but represents a 54.25% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 151. The 39 FPS range at 4K Medium is tighter than at lower resolutions, suggesting the GPU is consistently saturated. High settings drop to 109 FPS, and Ultra falls to 70 FPS — a 61 FPS decline from High to Ultra, which is the same absolute difference as at 1440p. The 4K Ultra result of 70 FPS is the only measured average below 100 FPS in the entire dataset.

Comparing the Medium settings across resolutions, the pattern is consistent. 1080p Medium at 288 FPS drops to 208 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% reduction) and then to 132 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% reduction from 1440p). The larger percentage drop at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading units are the limiting factors. The RTX 5070’s 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p but strained at 4K, as evidenced by the 112 FPS minimum at 4K Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 782 out of 3,718 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the top 21% of all systems. This is a strong showing, but not top-tier, which is surprising given the hardware specifications. The CPU’s percentile rank of 94 and the GPU’s percentile rank of 82 suggest both components are above average, yet the combined rank is lower than either individual percentile would imply. This discrepancy indicates that Undisputed may be more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU performance, and the RTX 5070’s 82nd percentile is the limiting factor.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 40,377 places it just above the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (deltaPct 0.1) and below the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (deltaPct -1.2). These are workstation cards, not gaming GPUs, which suggests the RTX 5070’s synthetic benchmark scores may not fully reflect its gaming performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,077 is a more gaming-relevant metric, but without comparison data for this specific test, it’s hard to contextualize.

The CPU’s nearest rivals are all AMD processors, with the Ryzen 9 7950X being the closest at -0.2% deltaPct. This means the i7-14700K is essentially equivalent to that flagship CPU in average benchmark score. The fact that the combo still ranks 782 suggests that other systems with similar or even slightly slower CPUs but faster GPUs are outperforming this pairing in Undisputed. Alternatively, systems with lower-ranked GPUs but better memory configurations or other optimizations might be achieving higher frame rates.

The rank of 782 out of 3,718 also implies that 2,936 combos perform worse, which is a solid position. For a sports game that doesn’t require extreme hardware, this combo is overkill at 1080p but appropriately matched at 4K. The data shows that 4K Ultra at 70 FPS is the weakest result, and players seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need to lower settings or choose a more powerful GPU. The combo’s rank reflects this trade-off: it’s capable but not the best for maximum 4K performance.

The percentileVsAllGpus of 82 for the RTX 5070 is lower than the CPU’s 94, reinforcing that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. If the goal is to improve the combo’s rank in Undisputed, upgrading the GPU would have more impact than upgrading the CPU, since the i7-14700K is already near the top of its class. The measured FPS data supports this conclusion, as the GPU-bound behavior at high resolutions limits the system’s overall performance.