Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks first out of 2,813 tested configurations in Undisputed, delivering performance that is decisively at the top of the hierarchy. The data indicates that this pairing is not merely capable but overqualified for the game, with even the most demanding preset at 4K producing frame rates well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. The analysis of the measured frames reveals a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions, while the substantial headroom in both components ensures that the gameplay experience is limited only by the display's refresh rate, not the hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz and a base clock of 3.40 GHz. In the context of Undisputed, a sports simulation that relies on consistent physics and AI calculations, this processor provides an immense amount of computational headroom. The benchmark results confirm this, as the CPU holds the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,163. This places it in a statistical tie with its closest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.4% faster), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.9% faster), while being 1% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.

For Undisputed, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable simulation state, and the data shows that it does so without becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces an average of 578 FPS, a figure that is so high that it clearly indicates the CPU can feed the GPU far beyond what any current display can utilize. The processor's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 are more than sufficient for the game's demands. While the 125W TDP and 10 nm process node are notable specifications, the practical takeaway from the measured FPS is that the i7-14700KF's single-thread and multi-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 scores of 6,235 and 44,167 respectively, ensures that the game’s logic is never the limiting factor, even when frame rates are at their absolute peak.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i7-14700KF compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X?

A: The benchmark data shows the i7-14700KF has an average score of 70,163, which is 0.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X's score of 69,515. This indicates a negligible performance difference between the two processors in general compute tasks, meaning either would perform nearly identically in Undisputed.

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 578, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling of the system's output and is far beyond the refresh rate of any mainstream monitor.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck the CPU at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the opposite. At 1080p Low, the FPS reaches 578, which is a clear sign that the GPU is not a bottleneck. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the FPS drops proportionally, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains capable of keeping up.

*Q: Is the 32 GB of VRAM on the RTX 5090 D necessary for Undisputed?*

A: The game's data does not provide specific VRAM usage, but the sheer performance at 4K Ultra (101 FPS) suggests that the game does not strain the 32 GB pool. The high memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is likely more critical than the capacity for ensuring smooth texture streaming at high resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: It ranks first, achieving the top spot out of 2,813 different configurations tested. The data confirms that no other CPU and GPU pairing in the database produces higher frame rates in Undisputed.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the i7-14700KF and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?

A: The i7-14700KF is 1% slower than the Core Ultra 7 265K based on average benchmark scores (70,163 vs. 70,879). This difference is within the margin of error and would not translate to a noticeable difference in Undisputed's frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data from Undisputed reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. As the resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS drops significantly, demonstrating that the rendering load is the primary variable. At High settings, the system delivers 344 FPS at 1080p, which then falls to 249 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 157 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K, a substantial decrease that indicates the GPU's fill rate and shading power are being heavily taxed at the highest resolution.

The scaling pattern across all settings is consistent. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 222 FPS at 1080p to 160 FPS at 1440p and 101 FPS at 4K, a 55% total reduction. This linearity suggests that the game's rendering engine scales predictably with pixel count, and that the RTX 5090 D does not hit any architectural bottleneck until the absolute highest load. The fact that Low settings at 4K still produce 264 FPS, which is higher than Ultra at 1080p (222 FPS), underscores the idea that the GPU is the sole arbiter of performance in this title. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 6,235 in Cinebench R23, is never the limiting factor, as even the lowest resolution and settings produce frame rates that are multiple times higher than the refresh rate of any standard gaming display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates overwhelming performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 578, a figure that is purely academic for real-world use. Medium settings reduce this to 416 FPS, with a minimum of 354 FPS and a maximum of 478 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing. High settings yield 344 FPS on average, while Ultra settings still produce a very high 222 FPS. The data shows that even at the highest preset, the system is running at a frame rate that is over four times the standard 60 Hz refresh rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional. Low settings deliver 418 FPS, which is still an extraordinarily high number. Medium settings show an average of 301 FPS, with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 346 FPS, indicating no stuttering issues. High settings drop to 249 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 160 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 28% drop in FPS at Ultra settings, which is a modest penalty for the increase in pixel density.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed to its limits. Low settings still deliver a very playable 264 FPS, while Medium settings produce an average of 190 FPS, with a minimum of 162 FPS and a maximum of 219 FPS. High settings average 157 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 101 FPS. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that approaches the 100 FPS threshold, but it still clears it comfortably. The minimum FPS data, only available for Medium settings at each resolution, shows a consistent pattern where the minimum is approximately 80-85% of the average, suggesting stable performance without severe frame drops.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a behemoth of a graphics card, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node and 92,200 million transistors. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution texture streaming. The card's core clock speeds are 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, and it features 21,760 shading units, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores, making it one of the most fully-featured GPUs available.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is to handle the rendering of the boxing ring, characters, and lighting effects. The benchmark results show that the RTX 5090 D holds the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Interestingly, its nearest rivals in the database are laptop-class GPUs, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% faster), as well as the NVIDIA Tesla P100 (2.1% slower). This comparison is unusual, but it highlights that in the database's scoring, this desktop card is matched by high-end mobile variants.

The measured FPS data points to the GPU being the primary performance driver. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is directly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering. The card's raw compute power, evidenced by its 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, allows it to brute-force the game's graphics at any setting. The fact that 4K Ultra still averages 101 FPS, while the GPU's TDP is 575W, suggests that the card is being fully utilized but is not thermally or power-limited in this scenario, as the frame rates remain high and stable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend on the user's display and preference for frame rate over visual fidelity. For users with a 1080p or 1440p display with a refresh rate of 144 Hz or 165 Hz, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 222 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra, it averages 160 FPS. Both of these figures exceed the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, ensuring that the display is the limiting factor, not the hardware. The High preset is also viable, offering 344 FPS at 1080p and 249 FPS at 1440p, but the visual upgrade to Ultra is worth the small FPS cost.

For 4K users, the recommendation is more nuanced. The Ultra preset provides an average of 101 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but may not be sufficient for the highest refresh rate 4K displays. The High preset, at 157 FPS, is a better choice for 4K displays with a 144 Hz refresh rate, as it provides a significant boost in smoothness. The Medium preset at 4K yields 190 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual compromise may be noticeable. Given the GPU's immense power, the High preset at 4K strikes the best balance between a high frame rate (157 FPS) and good visual quality, while the Low preset (264 FPS) is only recommended for users who prioritize maximum performance above all else, as the graphical downgrade is significant. The data strongly suggests that the Medium preset is a sweet spot for users who want a guaranteed high minimum FPS, as it is the only setting that provides min/max FPS data, showing a minimum of 162 FPS at 4K, 256 FPS at 1440p, and 354 FPS at 1080p, indicating perfectly stable frame pacing without any precipitous drops.