Undisputed

Undisputed is a demanding sports title, and the pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 creates a stark contrast in capability. The processor is a top-tier desktop part, while the graphics card is an older, entry-level model. The benchmark results clearly show that this system's performance ceiling is defined almost entirely by the GPU, regardless of the CPU's immense processing power.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture. It operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and can boost up to 5.60 GHz, which is a significant frequency range for handling both lightly-threaded tasks and heavily parallelized workloads. This CPU sits in the 96th percentile of all processors, indicating it is among the highest-performing parts available. Its average benchmark score of 70104 places it in a dead heat with its direct sibling, the Intel Core i7-14700K, which scores 70074 with a deltaPct of 0. It is also effectively tied with the AMD EPYC 9115 (69887, +0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420, -0.4%).

For a game like Undisputed, the CPU's job is to handle the game logic, opponent AI, and physics calculations. The Core i7-14700KF is exceptionally well-equipped for this. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and single-core score of 6290 demonstrate that it has massive headroom for any CPU-intensive simulation. However, the measured FPS data reveals that this power is largely untapped in this specific configuration. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 110.8 FPS, which is a strong result, but it is likely the GPU that is preventing the frame rate from going even higher. The processor is not the bottleneck; it has more than enough power to feed frames to a much stronger graphics card.

The data shows a CPU that is overqualified for the task at hand. It is ranked 1516 out of 1580 total combos in this game, which is a poor overall ranking, but this is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations, not a reflection of CPU performance. The processor is a future-proofing asset; should the GPU be upgraded, the Core i7-14700KF would provide a solid foundation for significantly higher frame rates.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the limiting factor in this build. It is based on the older Turing architecture and comes with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 1665 MHz, and it has 896 shading units. The GPU's percentile ranking is 43rd, placing it in the lower half of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 8713 puts it right alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746, -0.4%), the AMD Radeon 550X (8749, -0.4%), and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8671, +0.5%).

In Undisputed, the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM buffer is a critical constraint. As resolution and texture quality increase, the demand for video memory grows. The benchmark results show a direct correlation. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 41.3, while at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 21 FPS. This is a classic sign of the GPU hitting both its compute and memory limits. The card's 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is simply not enough to drive the high pixel counts of 4K resolution, and the limited VRAM likely causes texture swapping and stuttering at higher settings.

The GTX 1650 is a capable card for esports titles or older games, but Undisputed demands more. The data indicates that even at 1080p, the card struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher quality presets, and it is completely overwhelmed at 4K. This is a GPU that is end-of-life, and its performance in this game reflects that status.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the bottleneck. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 results in a drop from 110.8 FPS to 76.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 31%. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 at Low settings brings the frame rate down to 49.7 FPS, another significant drop. This pattern of performance degradation is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is working at its maximum capacity.

The impact is even more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the system averages 64.2 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 48.6 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 32.4 FPS at 4K. At Ultra settings, the 1080p result of 41.3 FPS falls to 31 FPS at 1440p and bottoms out at 21 FPS at 4K. These numbers show that the frame rate is nearly halved with each major resolution increase at Ultra settings.

This scaling behavior is a textbook example of a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU's workload doesn't change dramatically with resolution. Instead, the consistent and large FPS drops as resolution increases show that the GTX 1650 is struggling to fill the increasing number of pixels. The Core i7-14700KF is not the constraint; its job is done quickly, and it spends most of its time waiting for the GPU to catch up.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF a good match for the GTX 1650?

A: No, it is a severely unbalanced pairing. The CPU is in the 96th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 43rd percentile. The benchmark results show that the GPU is the clear bottleneck in Undisputed, holding back the system's overall performance.

Q: Can this system play Undisputed at 4K?

A: Only at very low frame rates. The measured data shows 32.4 FPS at 4K High and 21 FPS at 4K Ultra. These are not playable for a smooth experience. Even at Low settings, 4K only yields 49.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution for this system. At 1080p, the game can achieve 110.8 FPS on Low and 64.2 FPS on High. 1440p is playable on Low (76.9 FPS) and Medium (57 FPS), but frame rates become less stable at higher settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 8713 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746), the AMD Radeon 550X (8749), and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8761). It is effectively tied with these cards in raw compute performance.

Q: Is the CPU's performance a factor in this game's results?

A: The data suggests it is not a limiting factor. The Core i7-14700KF has immense processing power, but the frame rates are dictated by the GPU's capabilities. Upgrading the GPU would yield a massive performance increase, while the CPU would remain largely idle.

Q: What is the overall rank of this system for Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 1516 out of 1580 possible combinations. This places it in the bottom 4% of all tested systems, almost entirely due to the performance of the GTX 1650.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following are the exact average FPS measurements for the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination.

1920x1080:

• Low: 110.8 FPS
• Medium: 79.5 FPS
• High: 64.2 FPS
• Ultra: 41.3 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 76.9 FPS
• Medium: 57 FPS
• High: 48.6 FPS
• Ultra: 31 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 49.7 FPS
• Medium: 37 FPS
• High: 32.4 FPS
• Ultra: 21 FPS

The data shows a clear and consistent trend: performance falls off a cliff as you increase either the resolution or the quality preset. At 1080p Low, the system is playable, but the gap between Low and Ultra at any resolution is substantial, highlighting the GPU's limited headroom.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For a playable and responsive experience, the data points to 1920x1080 as the target resolution. At this resolution, the Low preset delivers 110.8 FPS, which is very smooth and ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 79.5 FPS is a better balance, offering a significant visual improvement over Low while maintaining a high frame rate. This is arguably the best "sweet spot" for this system, as it provides a fluid experience without pushing the GPU to its limits.

The High preset at 1080p yields 64.2 FPS, which is still playable, but the frame rate is beginning to dip into a range where some players might notice a lack of smoothness. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with its 41.3 FPS average, should be avoided as it sacrifices too much performance for a marginal visual gain.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more difficult. The Low preset achieves 76.9 FPS and is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 57 FPS is borderline, but the High (48.6 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) presets are not recommended for a good experience. At 4K, all presets are below 50 FPS, with the best case being Low at 49.7 FPS. This resolution is essentially unplayable for this GPU. The recommendation is to stick with 1080p, using the Medium preset as a starting point and adjusting to Low if a higher frame rate is preferred.