Undisputed

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a performance profile that is firmly mid-pack for Undisputed, securing rank 971 out of 1580 tested combos. This placement places the combination in the lower-middle tier of the database, meaning that while the setup can play the game, it does not dominate the leaderboards. The bottleneck here is clearly the GPU, as the CPU’s exceptional synthetic scores do not translate into top-tier frame rates in this title. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the i9-14900K ranks in the 97th percentile among all CPUs, creating a significant imbalance that limits overall gameplay performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 971 out of 1580 tested combinations indicates a system that is capable but not competitive at the highest levels. In practical terms, this setup will handle the game smoothly at most settings, but it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at maximum graphical fidelity, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: the CPU is overqualified for the task, while the GPU is the limiting factor. This is evident when examining the synthetic benchmarks—the i9-14900K achieves a multi-core score of 49872 in Cinebench R23, placing it just 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900KF and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K. However, this processing power is largely untapped by Undisputed, which relies more heavily on the graphics card.

The RTX 2070 SUPER, with an average benchmark score of 22206, sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA RTX A400 and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. This places it in a competitive but aging segment of the GPU market. When combined with the top-tier CPU, the result is a system that performs admirably in CPU-bound tasks but shows its age in GPU-heavy gaming scenarios. The rank of 971 suggests that many other combinations, likely featuring newer or higher-end GPUs paired with more modest CPUs, achieve better frame rates in Undisputed. For context, the combo outperforms roughly 38% of all tested systems, which is a sobering statistic for a build featuring a flagship-class processor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 148.7 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play and well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset at 180.4 FPS offers an even smoother experience, but the visual fidelity trade-off may not be worth the 21% frame rate increase for most users. The Ultra preset drops to 100.1 FPS, which is still playable but represents a substantial 33% performance hit compared to High. For 1080p, High is the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 110.1 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 129.7 FPS provides a noticeable boost, while Low hits 182.4 FPS for maximum frame rates. The Ultra preset falls to 70.8 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced action. The data indicates that High is the recommended setting for 1440p, as it maintains a solid frame rate while preserving visual quality. Moving to 3840x2160, the High preset drops to 72.2 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal. The Medium preset at 82.6 FPS is actually the better choice at 4K, as it offers a 14% improvement over High while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The Ultra preset at 44.4 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth. Low at 4K reaches 116.3 FPS, but the visual degradation is severe.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. It features 36 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. These specifications produce extraordinary synthetic benchmark results, including a Geekbench multi-core score of 20370 and a Passmark multithread score of 58674. However, Undisputed does not appear to be heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the frame rates achieved with this processor.

The data suggests that the CPU’s role in this game is secondary to the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 252.7 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data at very high rates. However, as resolution increases, the frame rates drop significantly, pointing to GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints. The i9-14900K’s single-thread performance, as measured by a Cinebench R23 score of 7040, is more than sufficient for gaming, but the game likely does not utilize all 24 cores effectively. The 97th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this processor is among the best available, yet it cannot compensate for the RTX 2070 SUPER’s age.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low preset hits 252.7 FPS, Medium reaches 180.4 FPS, High achieves 148.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 100.1 FPS. This represents a 60% reduction from Low to Ultra, highlighting the significant impact of graphical settings on frame rates. The jump from Medium to High is a 17.6% decrease, while the drop from High to Ultra is 32.7%. These numbers suggest that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU has ample headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low preset yields 182.4 FPS, Medium hits 129.7 FPS, High reaches 110.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 70.8 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 61.2%, slightly larger than at 1080p. The Medium to High transition shows a 15.1% drop, while High to Ultra represents a 35.7% decrease. At 4K (3840x2160), the frame rates become more constrained. Low preset achieves 116.3 FPS, Medium hits 82.6 FPS, High reaches 72.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly strained as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 delivers 148.7 FPS, which is the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. While Medium reaches 180.4 FPS and Low hits 252.7 FPS, the High preset provides a smooth experience without sacrificing significant detail.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset achieves 82.6 FPS, which is playable. The High preset drops to 72.2 FPS, still acceptable, but Ultra falls to 44.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Low reaches 116.3 FPS but with severe visual degradation.

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

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22206 places it 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. It also trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3%.

Q: Is the Intel Core i9-14900K overkill for this game?

A: The data suggests yes. The CPU ranks in the 97th percentile among all processors, but the combo ranks 971st out of 1580 for this game. The frame rates are consistently limited by the GPU, indicating that a less powerful CPU would yield similar results.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low preset achieves 182.4 FPS while Ultra drops to 70.8 FPS, representing a 61.2% reduction in frame rate. This is the largest percentage drop across all resolutions.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at all settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 44.4, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. All other settings and resolutions maintain at least 60 FPS, with the lowest being 70.8 FPS at 1440p Ultra.