Undisputed

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a masterclass in high-refresh-rate performance in Undisputed. The data shows a combination capable of crushing 1080p and 1440p, while still providing a smooth 4K experience, though the scaling curve reveals a distinct shift in system bottleneck as resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates demonstrate a predictable but pronounced drop as resolution increases, yet the magnitude of that drop tells a compelling story about where this combo's strengths lie. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces an average of 245.9 FPS. Jumping to 1440p High reduces that figure to 180.2 FPS, a decline of roughly 27%. Pushing further to 4K High yields 116.7 FPS, which is a 53% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is still the primary driver of performance at 1440p, but the gap to 4K shows the GPU beginning to feel the pressure of the higher pixel count.

The story becomes even clearer when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves a staggering 416.9 FPS. This astronomical figure suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution; instead, the GPU is being fed a relatively light workload, allowing the i9-14900K's 24 cores and 32 threads to push frame generation to its absolute limit. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 299.6 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 189.4 FPS. The massive delta between 1080p and 4K on Low—a 54.6% reduction—confirms that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU's rendering throughput is the ultimate ceiling. The i9-14900K, with its 6.00 GHz boost clock, is never the bottleneck in this scenario.

Analyzing the Ultra preset reveals the most significant scaling penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 160.9 FPS. This drops to 114.2 FPS at 1440p, a 29% reduction, and then plummets to 75.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 53.2% drop from 1080p. The 4K Ultra result is the only data point where the system falls below the 100 FPS mark, indicating that the combination of maximum graphical fidelity and 4K resolution places an immense load on the RTX 4070 SUPER. The data suggests that Undisputed is highly scalable, but the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily at 4K Ultra, making it the clear performance limiter in that specific configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the undeniable workhorse in this pairing, and its specifications align perfectly with the measured results. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with its 7168 shading units, provides the raw compute power necessary for the high frame rates observed. The data shows that the card is exceptionally capable at 1080p and 1440p, where it can leverage its 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance to deliver triple-digit frame rates on the High preset.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus is a crucial factor in the 4K results. At 4K High, the system manages 116.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, performance drops to 75.3 FPS. This 35% performance hit when moving from High to Ultra at 4K is more severe than the 23% drop seen when moving from 1080p High to 1440p High. This suggests that the Ultra preset likely increases texture detail and memory pressure, pushing the RTX 4070 SUPER's memory subsystem to its limits. The 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p but appears to be a contributing factor to the frame rate collapse at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position as a strong mid-to-high-end contender. Its Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 place it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The data shows it trails the NVIDIA RTX A6000 by a mere 0.2% in average benchmark score, and it is only 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. This indicates that while the RTX 4070 SUPER is not the absolute fastest card available, it sits in a very competitive performance tier. The measured game performance reflects this, as it consistently produces playable frame rates across all tested settings, with the exception of the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K serves as the perfect companion to the RTX 4070 SUPER, providing the immense processing headroom required to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. With 24 cores (a mix of performance and efficiency cores) and 32 threads, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are substantial. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and Geekbench multi-core score of 20370 demonstrate its dominance in heavily threaded workloads, which is not directly relevant to gaming but ensures that any background tasks or game engine overhead are handled with ease.

More importantly for Undisputed, the CPU's single-threaded performance is exceptional. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7040 and Passmark single-thread score of 4697 are top-tier figures. This is critical because the game's logic and physics calculations often rely on a few high-frequency cores. The i9-14900K's 6.00 GHz boost clock is the key differentiator here. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system can hit 416.9 FPS, a result that would be impossible if the CPU were unable to feed the GPU with draw calls and game state updates at a rapid pace.

The CPU's performance ranking is also noteworthy. It sits at the 97th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79824. It is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7413, trailing it by only 0.3%, and is just 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900KF and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. This places the i9-14900K at the very apex of consumer processor performance. In this specific game, the CPU's role is to ensure that the RTX 4070 SUPER is always fed with data. The measured FPS at 1080p and 1440p confirm that it succeeds admirably, as the performance scaling is smooth and consistent until the GPU's own limitations are reached at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different performance targets. For players with a 1080p or 1440p display, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p High, the system produces 245.9 FPS, while at 1440p High it still manages a very impressive 180.2 FPS. These figures are far above the refresh rate of most monitors, providing a buttery-smooth experience with plenty of headroom for any potential frame drops.

For those seeking maximum competitive advantage or who own a 360Hz or higher monitor, the Low preset at 1080p is the obvious choice. The 416.9 FPS average is a phenomenal result, but the visual sacrifices may be too steep for many players. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a middle ground, delivering 299.8 FPS, which is still exceptionally high and likely a better visual experience than Low.

At 4K resolution, the choices become more constrained. The High preset, delivering 116.7 FPS, is the recommended sweet spot. It provides a fully playable and smooth experience on a 4K display. The Ultra preset, at 75.3 FPS, is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action, as the frame rate dips closer to the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K is too demanding for the RTX 4070 SUPER, and the visual improvement over High is unlikely to justify the significant 41.4 FPS performance penalty. Therefore, the High preset at 4K is the most sensible recommendation for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of all tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a strong position. The combo ranks 277th out of 1580 tested configurations, placing it in the top 17.5% of all systems. This is a commendable result, given that the ranking includes many combinations featuring more expensive, higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or the latest flagship cards.

The data indicates that this combo's performance is limited almost entirely by the GPU's capabilities. The CPU is a top-tier component, ranked in the 97th percentile, and is more than capable of supporting a faster graphics card. The GPU, while strong, is in the 84th percentile, which means there are faster cards available. The 277th rank reflects the GPU's mid-to-high-end positioning within the full spectrum of tested hardware.

Comparatively, the GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, are statistically tied with it, showing deltas of -0.2% and -0.3% respectively. This suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is in a tightly contested performance bracket. However, its real-world performance in Undisputed, as evidenced by the measured FPS, is what drives its final ranking. The combination of a top-5 percentile CPU with an above-average GPU results in a system that is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and still very capable at 4K with adjusted settings. The 277th rank reflects the i9-14900K's ability to maximize the potential of the RTX 4070 SUPER, ensuring that the system performs far better than its individual GPU percentile might suggest.