Undisputed

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 shows a clear hierarchy across four quality presets at each resolution. The Medium preset emerges as the most balanced choice for the majority of use cases, delivering a 178 FPS average at 4K, 282 FPS at 1440p, and 390 FPS at 1080p. This preset also provides the only complete FPS range data in the measured set, with minimum and maximum values recorded at 152-205 FPS at 4K, 240-324 FPS at 1440p, and 332-449 FPS at 1080p, indicating consistent frame pacing.

High settings offer a modest visual upgrade over Medium while sacrificing approximately 17% performance at 4K (148 FPS versus 178 FPS), 17% at 1440p (233 FPS versus 282 FPS), and 17% at 1080p (323 FPS versus 390 FPS). The performance penalty is remarkably consistent across resolutions, suggesting the settings scaling is uniform rather than resolution-dependent. For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, Low settings provide the highest headroom, reaching 248 FPS at 4K, 392 FPS at 1440p, and 542 FPS at 1080p, though the visual compromise is substantial.

Ultra settings present the most demanding configuration, dropping averages to 95 FPS at 4K, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 208 FPS at 1080p. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 100 FPS threshold that many competitive sports titles benefit from, making it unsuitable for high-refresh-rate displays at that resolution. The data indicates Medium is the recommended preset for most users, as it maintains triple-digit FPS at 4K while providing a balanced visual experience. At 1440p and 1080p, High settings become viable alternatives, with 233 FPS and 323 FPS respectively, offering improved image quality without sacrificing the high refresh rate experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this configuration, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB202 chip fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU contains 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units, alongside 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. The boost clock reaches 2407 MHz, with a base clock of 2017 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

The RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for Undisputed's texture-heavy sports presentation at high resolutions. The 4K Ultra preset's 95 FPS average indicates that even this flagship GPU encounters meaningful load at maximum settings, while the 542 FPS Low preset at 1080p demonstrates that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 position it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842.

The RTX 5090's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 0.3% behind, the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 0.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 1.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X sits 1.4% ahead. These small deltas highlight how tightly packed the top-tier GPU segment is in synthetic benchmarks, yet the measured FPS in Undisputed shows the RTX 5090 delivering exceptional real-world performance. The GPU's 575 W TDP and dual-slot design with a 16-pin power connector require robust cooling and power delivery, with a suggested PSU of 950 W.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals distinct patterns depending on the quality preset. At Medium settings, the transition from 1080p (390 FPS) to 1440p (282 FPS) represents a 28% reduction, while moving from 1440p to 4K (178 FPS) adds another 37% reduction. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium is 54%, which is less severe than the resolution scaling in GPU-bound titles, suggesting that even at 4K, the RTX 5090 retains substantial headroom. The High preset shows similar relative scaling: 323 FPS at 1080p, 233 FPS at 1440p (28% drop), and 148 FPS at 4K (36% drop from 1440p), for a total 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Low settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling, with 542 FPS at 1080p dropping to 392 FPS at 1440p (28% reduction) and then to 248 FPS at 4K (37% reduction), totaling a 54% decrease. Ultra settings follow the same proportional pattern: 208 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p (28% drop), and 95 FPS at 4K (37% drop), with a 54% total reduction. The consistency of these scaling ratios across all four presets—each showing approximately 28% penalty from 1080p to 1440p and 37% from 1440p to 4K—indicates that the performance scaling is driven primarily by pixel count rather than settings complexity.

This uniform scaling behavior suggests that Undisputed's rendering pipeline is consistently GPU-bound across all quality levels, with the RTX 5090's compute and memory bandwidth determining frame rates. The 54% total reduction from 1080p to 4K is relatively modest compared to many titles where 4K can halve performance or worse, highlighting the RTX 5090's exceptional 4K capability. The fact that even Ultra settings at 4K maintain a 95 FPS average demonstrates that this combination is viable for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming, though players targeting 144 Hz or higher would need to reduce settings to Medium or below.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i7-14700KF and RTX 5090 combination delivers extraordinary frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce a 542 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 390 FPS with a minimum of 332 FPS and maximum of 449 FPS, High settings reach 323 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 208 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is operating well beyond the refresh rate capabilities of virtually all displays, making the CPU and GPU combination overkill for this resolution unless targeting extreme refresh rates.

The 2560x1440 results show the system still delivering high refresh rate performance. Low settings average 392 FPS, Medium settings hit 282 FPS with 240 FPS minimum and 324 FPS maximum, High settings reach 233 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 150 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 240 FPS ensures that even the most demanding moments in Undisputed's boxing matches stay above 240 Hz, making 1440p Medium an excellent choice for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains impressive but requires more careful settings selection. Low settings still average 248 FPS, Medium settings deliver 178 FPS with a 152 FPS minimum and 205 FPS maximum, High settings achieve 148 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 95 FPS. The Medium preset's 152 FPS minimum at 4K is noteworthy, as it guarantees smooth gameplay on 144 Hz displays with minimal visual compromises. Ultra settings at 4K, while visually stunning, fall below the 100 FPS mark and may introduce noticeable frame pacing issues on high-refresh-rate displays, though the 95 FPS average remains playable for less competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 90th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 2.4% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the exceptional synergy between the 20-core, 28-thread CPU and the flagship Blackwell GPU, which together deliver the high frame rates detailed in the measured FPS data. The combo's position in the 90th percentile of 3,718 combinations indicates that only 89 other system configurations outperform this pairing in Undisputed, likely featuring even more recent flagship CPUs or specialized overclocking configurations.

The CPU's benchmark performance contributes significantly to this ranking. The Core i7-14700KF achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,167 and a single-core score of 6,235, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 21,462 and single-core score of 2,578. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 52,425 and single-thread score of 4,480 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,163. The CPU's nearest rivals show remarkably tight competition: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.2% behind, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% behind, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K sits 1% ahead.

The GPU's contribution is equally substantial, with the RTX 5090 ranking in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 79,842. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,728 demonstrate its compute prowess, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance relevant to modern sports titles. The combination's 90th ranking out of 3,718 in Undisputed confirms the balance between CPU and GPU capabilities, as neither component bottlenecks the other in this title's workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF provides the processing foundation for this combination, featuring 20 cores and 28 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process node. The CPU operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, supported by 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration, with its 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility, represents a high-end desktop processor designed for demanding workloads.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the RTX 5090 with game logic, physics calculations, and AI opponent behavior. The 28 threads provide ample parallelism for the sports simulation's background tasks, while the 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance for the main game loop. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 18,550 and single-core score of 2,618, along with the PassMark physics score of 2,961, indicate strong computational throughput that prevents CPU bottlenecks even at the high frame rates achieved at 1080p and 1440p.

The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,163, places it just ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996, 0.2% behind) and AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875, 0.4% behind), while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (70,879, 1% ahead). This tight grouping suggests that the i7-14700KF is at the competitive edge of CPU performance, and in Undisputed specifically, the measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU limitation. The 542 FPS average at 1080p Low settings is particularly telling, as such high frame rates would expose any CPU bottleneck, yet the system maintains these numbers consistently.

The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel configuration, provides flexibility for system builders, while its Gen 5 PCIe interface with 16 lanes ensures the RTX 5090 can communicate at full bandwidth. The CPU's multiplier unlock feature allows overclocking potential, though the stock performance already delivers exceptional results in this title. With 33 MB of shared L3 cache, the CPU can efficiently handle the game's data access patterns, contributing to the smooth frame delivery observed across all settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming in Undisputed with this hardware?

A: Medium settings provide the best 4K experience, delivering a 178 FPS average with a 152 FPS minimum and 205 FPS maximum. High settings achieve 148 FPS, while Ultra drops to 95 FPS, making Medium the optimal balance for smooth 4K gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's memory configuration impact Undisputed's performance?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This high-bandwidth configuration enables the GPU to handle Undisputed's texture-heavy sports presentation efficiently at 4K, as evidenced by the 248 FPS average even at Low settings in 4K.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings average 392 FPS while Ultra settings average 150 FPS, representing a 62% performance reduction when maximizing visual quality. Medium settings provide a middle ground at 282 FPS, and High settings reach 233 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163 on average benchmark performance, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (70,879) by 1%.

Q: Does the 4K resolution cause a significant FPS drop compared to 1080p?

A: The FPS drops consistently by 54% from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets. For example, Medium settings go from 390 FPS at 1080p to 178 FPS at 4K, and Ultra settings go from 208 FPS to 95 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions?

A: At Medium settings, the minimum FPS values are 332 at 1080p, 240 at 1440p, and 152 at 4K. These minimums indicate that the system maintains smooth frame delivery even during demanding moments in Undisputed's matches.