Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a combination that mixes a high-end, current-generation 20-core processor with a capable but older 8 GB graphics card from the Turing era. In Undisputed, a sports title that leans heavily on frame rate smoothness, the benchmark data reveals a system that can deliver very high performance at mainstream resolutions, but which shows clear signs of being GPU-limited as resolution climbs. The measured results across 12 resolution/settings combinations provide a detailed picture of what this pairing can do, and where its limits are.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a textbook pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 254.6 FPS average, which is an enormous frame rate. This indicates that the CPU is feeding the GPU extremely well, and the RTX 2070 SUPER is not the limiting factor at this low graphical load. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 181.7 FPS, a decline of 28.6% from the 1080p figure. At 4K Low, the average falls to 115 FPS, which is 54.8% lower than the 1080p Low result. This steep drop-off as pixel count increases is the signature of a GPU that is running out of fill rate and memory bandwidth, not a CPU bottleneck.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the system delivers 149 FPS at 1080p, 110.8 FPS at 1440p, and 70.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is 52.7% lower than the 1080p High result. For Medium settings, the drop from 183.2 FPS at 1080p to 81.9 FPS at 4K represents a 55.3% reduction. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 98.9 FPS at 1080p, 71.5 FPS at 1440p, and just 42.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is 56.7% below the 1080p Ultra result.

What these numbers indicate is that the limiting component shifts from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases. At 1080p, the i7-14700KF’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2972 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6290, is more than enough to keep the RTX 2070 SUPER saturated. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where the 42.8 FPS average shows the card struggling to maintain playable rates. The data suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, dropping to Medium or Low settings is necessary, while 1440p High presents a balanced option that still yields over 100 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm 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, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a single-core score of 6290, placing it in the 96th percentile among all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals in synthetic average score include the Intel Core i7-14700K at 70074 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 70420 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 at 71056 (-1.3% delta). This places the 14700KF firmly in the top tier of desktop processors.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is primarily to maintain high minimum frame rates and avoid stutter during crowded ring sequences or physics calculations. The measured FPS at 1080p Low of 254.6 FPS shows the CPU is not holding the system back. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is more stressed, the 98.9 FPS average still reflects a CPU that can keep up with the GPU’s output. The 28 threads and high boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide ample headroom for the game’s logic and AI routines, which typically do not scale beyond a few cores. The Passmark multi-thread score of 52425 and single-thread score of 4480 further confirm that this CPU is not a weak link in the system.

The data suggests that the i7-14700KF is overkill for this particular game when paired with an RTX 2070 SUPER. At lower resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor long before the CPU’s capabilities are exhausted. This is not a criticism of the CPU, but rather an observation that the RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, is the component that determines the upper bound of performance. For users who plan to upgrade the GPU later, the 14700KF provides a strong foundation, as its 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it will not become obsolete quickly.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER in Undisputed?

A: No. The benchmark data shows the CPU is not limiting performance in this title. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 254.6 FPS, which is far beyond what the RTX 2070 SUPER can output at higher settings. The CPU’s single-core score of 6290 in Cinebench R23 and its 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicate it has more than enough headroom for this game.

Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K High, the average FPS is 70.5, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it rises to 81.9 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 42.8 FPS, which may feel less smooth. For 4K gaming, Medium or High settings are recommended over Ultra.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high frame rates?

A: 1440p is the sweet spot. At 1440p High, the system produces 110.8 FPS, and at 1440p Medium it reaches 130.9 FPS. Even at 1440p Ultra, it maintains 71.5 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, with all settings presets yielding at least 71 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, placing it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A400 with a score of 22307 (-0.5% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 22006 (0.9% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 at 21670 (2.5% delta). The RTX 2070 SUPER sits slightly below the RTX 4060 Mobile in this comparison.

Q: Does the CPU’s high core count help in Undisputed?

A: The 20 cores and 28 threads of the i7-14700KF are more than sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed, which typically uses only a few cores. The high boost clock of 5.60 GHz is more important for this game’s frame rate. The CPU’s strong multi-core scores, such as 44557 in Cinebench R23, do not translate to a proportional FPS advantage in this title, as the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has a launch MSRP of $384. The GPU’s launch MSRP is 499 USD, but this field is not relevant to performance analysis.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact measured average frame rates for the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination in Undisputed, with no minimum or maximum FPS data available.

At 1920x1080:

• Low settings: 254.6 FPS
• Medium settings: 183.2 FPS
• High settings: 149 FPS
• Ultra settings: 98.9 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low settings: 181.7 FPS
• Medium settings: 130.9 FPS
• High settings: 110.8 FPS
• Ultra settings: 71.5 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low settings: 115 FPS
• Medium settings: 81.9 FPS
• High settings: 70.5 FPS
• Ultra settings: 42.8 FPS

The data shows a clear hierarchy: higher resolutions and higher settings presets consistently reduce the average FPS. The largest single drop occurs when moving from 1440p Ultra at 71.5 FPS to 4K Ultra at 42.8 FPS, a 40.1% reduction. Conversely, the most significant performance gain comes from dropping from Ultra to Medium at 4K, which raises the frame rate from 42.8 to 81.9 FPS, a 91.4% improvement. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 155.7 FPS, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER has ample headroom at this resolution but is heavily taxed by Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 970th out of 1580 total combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which is somewhat surprising given the CPU’s high synthetic scores. The reason for this rank is the GPU, which is the limiting component in most scenarios. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206, explains why this combo does not break into the top tier for this game.

The combo’s rank of 970 out of 1580 means that approximately 61.4% of tested systems perform better in Undisputed. This is not a poor result, but it reflects the age of the GPU relative to the CPU. The i7-14700KF’s 96th percentile CPU ranking indicates that if paired with a more modern or higher-tier GPU, the system would rank significantly higher. The data suggests that users with this combo should focus on the GPU as the primary upgrade path to improve Undisputed performance, rather than the CPU, which is already in the top 4% of all processors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target display resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p displays: High settings at 149 FPS is an excellent choice, offering a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 98.9 FPS are also viable if visual fidelity is preferred, but the drop from High to Ultra represents a 33.6% reduction in frame rate for a marginal visual gain. Medium settings at 183.2 FPS are unnecessary for most users, as High already provides a high frame rate.

For 1440p displays: High settings at 110.8 FPS is the recommended preset. It provides a strong balance of visual quality and performance, easily exceeding 100 FPS. Medium settings at 130.9 FPS offer even higher frame rates for competitive play, while Ultra at 71.5 FPS is still playable but noticeably less smooth. The data suggests that High is the best all-around choice at this resolution.

For 4K displays: Medium settings at 81.9 FPS is the most practical recommendation. It delivers a smooth experience that is close to the 90 FPS mark. High settings at 70.5 FPS are acceptable for users who prioritize visuals, but the frame rate is lower. Low settings at 115 FPS are possible for those who want maximum smoothness, but the visual compromise is significant. Ultra settings at 42.8 FPS are not recommended for general play, as the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold that most players find acceptable.

In summary, the data indicates that the best experience is achieved by using High settings at 1080p or 1440p, and Medium settings at 4K. This approach maximizes frame rate while maintaining reasonable visual quality, and it avoids the sharp performance penalty of Ultra settings at higher resolutions.