Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1462nd out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the combo in the bottom percentile of all tested hardware pairings, indicating that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU significantly drags the overall gaming experience down. The data shows a substantial mismatch: a processor that sits in the 96th percentile against all CPUs is coupled with a graphics card that only reaches the 53rd percentile against all GPUs. Consequently, the system’s performance in this boxing title is firmly constrained by its graphics subsystem, not its computational core.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1462 out of 1580 is unequivocally poor, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations. This low standing is driven by the GPU’s age and capability, as the RX 580 is a 2017-era part that has been classified as end-of-life. Benchmark results confirm the GPU's mediocrity: its average benchmark score of 13559 places it in the 53rd percentile, with its nearest rivals being the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (deltaPct 0) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (deltaPct 0.1). In contrast, the i7-14700KF achieves an average benchmark score of 70104, placing it in the 96th percentile, with rivals like the Intel Core i7-14700K (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (deltaPct -0.4) showing nearly identical scores. The deltaPct values are telling: the CPU trades blows with the best processors available, while the GPU is only marginally better than a GTX 570 from 2010. This combination creates a severe bottleneck that the measured FPS data repeatedly confirms across all resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 44557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6290 in single-core, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 19287. These numbers place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals—the i7-14700K and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X—have average scores within 0.4% of its own. For a sports title like Undisputed, which relies on physics and AI for fighter interactions, this CPU provides far more headroom than the game can utilize. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 121.6 FPS, but this is not a CPU limitation; rather, the GPU is already saturated. The CPU’s high single-thread performance (6290 in R23 single-core) ensures that frame pacing remains consistent, but the measured FPS drops at higher settings and resolutions are entirely attributable to the GPU, not the processor. In essence, the i7-14700KF is overkill for this pairing, offering computational power that the RX 580 cannot feed.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a Polaris 20 chip built on a 14nm process, featuring 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. It has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and it delivers 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 13559 places it at the 53rd percentile, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (deltaPct 0) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (deltaPct 1.1). This is an aging part—released in April 2017 and now end-of-life—that struggles with modern titles at higher settings. In Undisputed, the GPU’s limitations are stark. At 1080p Ultra, the combo only achieves 44.8 FPS, while dropping to Low settings yields 121.6 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p, but the GPU’s raw compute power (6.175 TFLOPS) is insufficient for 4K Ultra, where it manages just 23.8 FPS. The data indicates that the RX 580 is the sole performance limiter: every FPS drop from Low to Ultra settings correlates directly with the GPU’s workload, not the CPU.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 580 in Undisputed?*

A: No, the data shows the opposite. The CPU scores in the 96th percentile (avg benchmark 70104), while the GPU only reaches the 53rd percentile (avg benchmark 13559). The FPS differences across settings and resolutions are entirely attributable to the GPU.

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: At 1080p, the combo achieves playable frame rates: 121.6 FPS on Low, 90.5 FPS on Medium, and 73.1 FPS on High. At 1440p, only Low (88.4 FPS) and Medium (64.7 FPS) remain playable. At 4K, all settings fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 23.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580’s average benchmark score of 13559 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13564, deltaPct 0) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (13549, deltaPct 0.1). It is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (13416).

*Q: Can this combo handle Undisputed at 4K?*

A: No, not at acceptable frame rates. The best 4K result is 57.7 FPS on Low settings, but High drops to 30.6 FPS, Medium to 42.7 FPS, and Ultra to 23.8 FPS. None of these provide a smooth experience.

Q: What does the CPU’s 96th percentile ranking mean for gaming?

A: It means the i7-14700KF is among the top 4% of all CPUs tested. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and single-core score of 6290 place it in elite territory, far exceeding what Undisputed requires.

Q: Is the RX 580’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The data suggests yes at lower settings, but the GPU’s compute power, not VRAM, is the limiting factor. At 1080p Ultra, the combo only hits 44.8 FPS, indicating the GPU’s shading units and TMUs are maxed out.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops consistently across all settings. At Low settings, the combo goes from 121.6 FPS at 1080p to 88.4 FPS at 1440p (a 27.3% drop) and then to 57.7 FPS at 4K (a 52.5% drop from 1080p). At High settings, the drop is more severe: 73.1 FPS at 1080p falls to 52.9 FPS at 1440p (27.6% drop) and then to 30.6 FPS at 4K (58.1% drop from 1080p). This scaling is characteristic of a GPU that lacks the memory bandwidth and pixel throughput for higher resolutions. The RX 580’s 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient for 4K, as evidenced by the Ultra preset at 4K yielding just 23.8 FPS. Meanwhile, the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution, confirming that the i7-14700KF is not a factor in these FPS drops. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions above 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with Medium settings, which delivers 90.5 FPS. This provides a smooth, responsive frame rate while maintaining visual fidelity above Low. At 1080p High, the combo still achieves 73.1 FPS, which is acceptable for a sports title, but the jump to Ultra (44.8 FPS) is not recommended as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p, the data suggests using Low settings (88.4 FPS) or Medium (64.7 FPS) for a playable experience; High (52.9 FPS) and Ultra (33.7 FPS) should be avoided. At 4K, no setting is truly playable—the best is Low at 57.7 FPS, which is borderline, but Medium (42.7 FPS) and above are too choppy. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it drops below 45 FPS at every resolution. In summary, the sweet spot is 1080p Medium or High, with 1440p Low as a viable alternative for higher resolution. The data strongly suggests that users should prioritize lowering settings to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS, given the GPU’s end-of-life status.