Undisputed

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The measured frame rates for Undisputed with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 reveal a clear hierarchy across the four available presets. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 290 FPS average, which is exceptionally high, but the Medium preset still produces 208 FPS while offering substantially better visual fidelity. The High preset drops to 172 FPS, and Ultra falls to 111 FPS. For competitive play on high-refresh monitors, Medium at 1080p represents the sweet spot: it maintains more than double the refresh rate of a standard 144 Hz display while keeping the minimum FPS at 177, ensuring no noticeable stutter during rapid exchanges.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low produces 209 FPS, Medium 151 FPS, High 125 FPS, and Ultra 80 FPS. Here, High becomes the most balanced choice for users with 144 Hz panels, as 125 FPS sits close to the refresh ceiling while the visual upgrade over Medium is meaningful in a sports title where player models and arena details matter. The Medium preset's minimum of 128 FPS still clears 120 Hz displays comfortably, but High's average is sufficiently high to justify the visual cost.

At 4K, the landscape changes dramatically. Medium yields 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, which is the only 4K preset with recorded minimum data that remains playable on standard 60 Hz displays. High manages 79 FPS, Ultra drops to 51 FPS, and Low reaches 132 FPS. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended preset because it provides the best combination of visual quality and frame stability; Ultra's 51 FPS average risks dipping below 60 FPS in busy scenes, which is unacceptable for a fast-paced boxing simulation. Low at 4K is technically smooth but sacrifices too much graphical detail to be worthwhile on a high-resolution panel.

The data indicates that the RTX 5060 has enough headroom at 1080p and 1440p to prioritize visuals, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, making Medium the pragmatic ceiling. Users with 240 Hz monitors at 1080p should consider Medium (208 FPS) over Low (290 FPS), as the difference in fluidity beyond 200 FPS is marginal compared to the visual gains. For 1440p 165 Hz panels, High at 125 FPS is slightly below the refresh ceiling, but enabling adaptive sync would mask the gap effectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 3,840 shading units, 120 tensor cores, and 30 RT cores. Its boost clock reaches 2497 MHz, and the 8 GB of GDDR7 memory runs across a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's pixel rate is 119.9 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 299.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 19.18 TFLOPS.

For Undisputed, the GPU's role is most evident in the 4K results. The gap between Low (132 FPS) and Ultra (51 FPS) at 4K is 81 FPS, a 61% drop, indicating that the game's higher presets impose significant shading and memory pressure. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, as the frame rates remain consistently high, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of resolution and effects likely approaches the memory ceiling. The measured minimum FPS of 81 at 4K Medium versus no recorded minimums for other 4K presets suggests that Medium is where the GPU maintains stable frame pacing.

The RTX 5060's benchmark scores place it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,331. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (1.2% higher score) and the AMD Radeon 860M (0.3% lower), which contextualizes its performance tier. In Undisputed specifically, the GPU demonstrates it can handle 1440p High at 125 FPS, which is a demanding combination for a mid-range card. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth proves adequate for the game's texture streaming, as evidenced by the smooth 1440p Medium experience with a minimum of 128 FPS.

The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's data transfers. The 145 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate the card is power-efficient, which aligns with its performance characteristics in this title. The dual-slot cooler and 241 mm length make it compatible with most mid-tower cases, though the 1x 8-pin power connector requires appropriate PSU cabling.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies for this combination. At Medium settings, the progression is 208 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 37% drop from 1440p to 4K. The non-linear scaling suggests that the RTX 5060 begins to struggle as pixel count increases, with the 4K resolution quadrupling the 1080p pixel count while only delivering 46% of the frame rate.

High settings show a similar pattern: 172 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop of 37% is identical to Medium, indicating that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions, regardless of preset. Ultra settings amplify this effect: 111 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS is barely above playable thresholds, and the 54% drop from 1440p to 4K is the steepest of any preset.

Low settings behave differently: 290 FPS at 1080p, 209 FPS at 1440p, and 132 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 28%, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 37%, matching the other presets. This consistency across presets indicates that the resolution scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, not by CPU limitations. The Intel Core i7-14700KF with 20 cores and 28 threads is more than capable of feeding the GPU at these frame rates, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the 290 FPS result does not show CPU bottlenecking.

The data suggests that the RTX 5060 is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers excellent frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM become limiting factors, particularly at higher presets. Users targeting 4K should stick to Medium or Low, while those with 1440p or 1080p displays can freely choose High or Ultra without significant compromises.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: High settings at 1440p produce 125 FPS average, which is ideal for 120 Hz displays. Medium offers 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS, making it the safer choice for 144 Hz panels. Ultra drops to 80 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices frame headroom.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra in Undisputed?

A: The data shows 51 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium at 4K delivers 95 FPS with an 81 FPS minimum, making it the highest preset recommended for 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26,331 is 1.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, 0.3% lower than both the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550, and 1.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. It sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU holding back performance in this game?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 44,167 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,235 in single-core, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern, indicating the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Q: What minimum FPS can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 177, with an average of 208 and a maximum of 240. This ensures smooth gameplay even during intense boxing exchanges with multiple characters on screen.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 1,641st out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 44% of all configurations tested for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a rank of 1,641 out of 3,718 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the combo in the 56th percentile of all tested systems, meaning 44% of configurations rank higher. Given that the RTX 5060 sits in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs and the i7-14700KF ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, the combo's position is somewhat lower than either component's individual standing suggests.

This discrepancy indicates that Undisputed is a GPU-bound title at the resolutions tested, and the RTX 5060's mid-range performance tier limits the overall combo ranking despite the powerful CPU. The 4K results, where the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at Ultra settings, illustrate this dynamic. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo performs admirably, but the game's scaling favors systems with stronger GPUs relative to their CPU.

The rank of 1,641 out of 3,718 means the combo outperforms 2,077 other tested configurations, which is a respectable showing for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU. Users with this combo should focus on 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the results are excellent. The gap between the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking and the combo's 56th percentile ranking suggests that pairing the i7-14700KF with a higher-tier GPU would yield disproportionately better results in this title.

Comparatively, the CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.2% higher average score), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.9% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (1.0% lower). These small deltas indicate that the i7-14700KF is well-positioned among top-tier CPUs, but the GPU's performance tier is what ultimately defines this combo's ranking in Undisputed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame pacing and handle the game's physics and AI calculations. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 290 FPS, and the frame rate scales predictably with resolution, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to saturate its output. The CPU's single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 score of 6,235, is critical for the game's main thread, which handles boxing match logic and opponent AI.

The multi-core performance is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,167 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 21,462. These scores place the CPU in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,163. Its nearest rivals in overall CPU performance include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.4% higher), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.9% higher), while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K trails by 1.0%.

The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample room for the game's data sets, reducing memory latency during fast-paced action. The 28 threads ensure that background tasks, such as streaming or recording, do not interfere with gameplay. The CPU's unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, which could further improve performance, though the measured data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in Undisputed.

The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives users flexibility, and the dual-channel memory bus is sufficient for this game's bandwidth requirements. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 CPU lanes ensures the GPU has a high-bandwidth connection, though the RTX 5060's PCIe 5.0 x8 interface does not fully utilize the CPU's lane capacity. Overall, the i7-14700KF provides a strong foundation for this combo, ensuring that the RTX 5060 is the primary determinant of frame rates in Undisputed.