Undisputed

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a surprisingly strong performance profile in Undisputed, a sports title that appears far more dependent on the CPU than many modern releases. The data reveals a combo that can push well past 200 FPS at lower settings but still maintains playable frame rates at 4K, making it a versatile option for a wide range of display configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations in Undisputed?*

A: The combination ranks 927th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings it achieves an average of 74.1 FPS, and at Medium settings it hits 91.9 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop the frame rate to 48.4 FPS.

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

A: The i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79824, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900KF and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, while being 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 7413.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rate drops from 273.7 FPS on Low settings to 101.8 FPS on Ultra, representing a substantial performance cost for maximum visual quality.

Q: Is the GPU considered a high-performance part relative to all other GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Arc B580, which is 0.7% faster in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance relative to its multi-core capability?

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 7040 in single-core and 49872 in multi-core, indicating a strong single-threaded performance that is proportionally about 14% of its multi-threaded capability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, running at a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for Undisputed, as the data suggests the game is heavily reliant on single-threaded performance. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7040 is exceptional, and this appears to translate directly into high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

The processor’s multi-core strength, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872, means it is unlikely to become a bottleneck even when the game engine spawns numerous AI-controlled boxers or physics calculations. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache further aids in reducing latency for frequently accessed game data. With a 97th percentile ranking against all CPUs, this processor is positioned at the top tier of performance. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7413, scores nearly identically (0.3% difference), showing that the i9-14900K is at parity with high-end server silicon in aggregate benchmarks, though the gaming results likely benefit more from the Intel chip's superior single-core boost clock.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a 5 nm Ada Lovelace part with 3072 shading units and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. While this is considered a mid-range GPU (66th percentile), it demonstrates surprising capability in Undisputed. The data shows that the GPU is the primary scaling factor when moving between resolutions, as the FPS drops consistently from 1080p to 4K.

At 4K Ultra, the RTX 4060 produces only 48.4 FPS, suggesting that the 8 GB VRAM buffer is likely being saturated by high-resolution textures. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 is modest, but the game’s engine appears to favor the architecture's raw rasterization throughput. The RTX 4060's nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580, is only 0.7% faster in synthetic benchmarks, yet this gap may widen or narrow depending on driver optimizations in this specific title. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra result indicates a clear limit.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 927 out of 1580 combos, this configuration sits in the 58.6th percentile of all tested systems. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is comfortably ahead of a majority of setups. The ranking suggests that the i9-14900K is being held back by the RTX 4060 in this specific title. Given the CPU's top-tier status (97th percentile), the bottleneck is clearly the GPU, especially at higher resolutions.

The data implies that if this CPU were paired with a stronger GPU, the combo would rank significantly higher. The fact that the CPU scores within 0.9% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and 0.7% of the i9-14900KF means that the CPU is not the limiting factor in the combination's overall rank. The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking is a more accurate predictor of the combo's final standing. This is a case where the whole is slightly less than the sum of its parts, as the CPU's potential is left untapped by the GPU's constraints.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of GPU-bound performance. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 160.1 at 1920x1080 to 114.5 at 2560x1440, and finally to 74.1 at 3840x2160. This represents a 53.7% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a typical pattern for a game that is heavily dependent on pixel throughput and VRAM capacity.

The scaling becomes more dramatic at Ultra settings, where the FPS drops from 101.8 at 1080p to 48.4 at 4K, a 52.5% decrease. This indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM is a significant constraint at 4K Ultra, as the game is likely forced to swap textures in and out of memory. Conversely, at Low settings, the game scales from 273.7 FPS at 1080p to 122.8 FPS at 4K, showing that the GPU can still manage a respectable 4K experience when the visual load is reduced. The data strongly suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at all resolutions, as the FPS drops are consistent with the increase in pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 delivers impressive results: 273.7 FPS on Low, 192.8 FPS on Medium, 160.1 FPS on High, and 101.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the CPU is providing ample headroom, as even the Ultra preset stays well above the 100 FPS threshold for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong: 195.6 FPS on Low, 139.5 FPS on Medium, 114.5 FPS on High, and 73.5 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p High preset offers a smooth experience that is close to 120 FPS, making it an ideal balance for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with higher presets: 122.8 FPS on Low, 91.9 FPS on Medium, 74.1 FPS on High, and 48.4 FPS on Ultra. The 4K High preset is playable, but the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold that is generally considered the minimum for a smooth experience. The drop from Medium to Ultra at 4K is 43.5 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at lower resolutions, highlighting the VRAM bandwidth limitations.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p and 1440p displays, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice. At 1080p, it delivers 101.8 FPS, and at 1440p, it provides 73.5 FPS. These frame rates are high enough to ensure a responsive and visually rich experience, and the data shows that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the extra visual effects without dropping below playable levels.

For 4K displays, the High preset is the optimal balance, offering 74.1 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the Ultra preset's 48.4 FPS, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is often negligible in fast-paced sports games. The Medium preset at 4K (91.9 FPS) is also a viable option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. However, the Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided, as the 48.4 FPS average may result in noticeable stuttering during intense gameplay moments. The data clearly indicates that the 8 GB VRAM buffer is the limiting factor at 4K, so selecting a preset that reduces texture memory usage is crucial for maintaining performance.