Undisputed

This combo, the Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, holds the 6th place ranking out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This placement places it in the top percentile of all systems evaluated, indicating that this pairing is among the most capable for this title. The data shows a system that is positioned as a top-tier performer, but the specific frame rates across different settings and resolutions reveal a nuanced performance profile that is worth examining in detail.

How This Combo Ranks

The 6th position out of 1,580 tested combos places this configuration at the very apex of the performance hierarchy for Undisputed. This is a definitive statement about the hardware's capability, placing it ahead of the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings in the database. The ranking suggests that for players seeking the highest possible frame rates, this particular combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a proven, top-tier choice that is unlikely to be a bottleneck for the game's engine.

The ranking is particularly interesting when considering the individual components. The CPU's average benchmark score is 79,824, which places it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7413, scores an average of 80,041, a difference of -0.3%, meaning the i9-14900K is virtually neck-and-neck with that server-class chip. It also edges out its direct sibling, the Intel Core i9-14900KF, which has a deltaPct of 0.7%. On the GPU side, the RTX 5090's average benchmark score is 84,306, placing it in the 94th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, is only 0.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 is 1.3% behind. The combination of two components that are each in the top 6% of their respective categories synergizes to achieve a top-10 overall system ranking, which is a strong indicator of the hardware's ability to feed the game's rendering pipeline without creating a significant bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the "High" preset appears to be the sweet spot. At 4K, this setting delivers an average of 150.6 FPS, which is a substantial 56% higher than the 96.5 FPS seen at "Ultra." This difference is critical because it moves the experience from a potentially demanding 4K scenario into a range that is exceptionally smooth on high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, the "High" preset pushes performance to 236.3 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 325.5 FPS, making it an excellent choice for competitive play where high frame rates are paramount.

While "Low" settings produce the highest frame rates, they are not necessary for a playable experience with this hardware. The "Ultra" preset, while visually the most demanding, does not compromise the experience at lower resolutions; at 1080p it still achieves 210.8 FPS and at 1440p it hits 154.2 FPS. The data suggests that the "Ultra" preset is only a limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rate drops below the 100 FPS threshold. Therefore, the "High" preset is the recommended choice for a balanced experience that maximizes visual fidelity without sacrificing the high frame rates this hardware is capable of delivering, especially at 4K resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark data reveals a predictable, yet significant, impact on frame rates as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K. At "Low" settings, the average frame rate drops from 549.8 FPS at 1080p to 397.5 FPS at 1440p, and then further to 254.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings, showing that the rendering resolution has a massive influence on the final output.

This scaling behavior is a classic indicator of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU, with its 24 cores and 32 threads boosting up to 6.00 GHz, is clearly capable of feeding the GPU with data at 1080p, where the frame rates are exceptionally high. As the resolution increases, the demand on the GPU's pixel processing and memory bandwidth grows exponentially. The RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily, and the frame rate drops accordingly. The fact that even the lowest settings at 4K cannot match the highest settings at 1080p shows that the GPU's raw throughput is the determining factor in this game. The CPU has enough headroom to handle the game's logic and physics at any resolution, but the GPU's ability to render the scene is what ultimately limits the frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Is this combination powerful enough to run Undisputed at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, it can run it, but at a cost. The data shows an average of 96.5 FPS at 4K with "Ultra" settings. This is playable, but it is the only configuration where the frame rate drops below 100 FPS, indicating that the "Ultra" preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario for this hardware.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7413?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K's average benchmark score is 79,824, which is 0.3% lower than the EPYC 7413's score of 80,041. In practical terms, the two processors are statistically tied in overall performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between the "High" and "Ultra" presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the "High" preset delivers an average of 236.3 FPS, while the "Ultra" preset delivers 154.2 FPS. This means the "Ultra" preset is about 35% slower than "High" at this resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance significantly better than its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 D?

A: No, the performance is virtually identical. The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84,306, which is a mere 0.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D's score of 84,241.

Q: What kind of frame rate can I expect at 1080p with "Medium" settings?

A: The data shows an average of 395.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with the "Medium" preset. This is an exceptionally high frame rate that far exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

Q: Does the data suggest the CPU or GPU is the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. As resolution increases, the frame rate drops significantly, which indicates the GPU is working harder. The CPU's performance remains relatively constant, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a dominant force in this pairing. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for feeding its 21,760 shading units at high resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz and base clock of 2017 MHz allow it to maintain high throughput. In Undisputed, this translates to exceptionally high frame rates across all settings, but the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant at every preset, highlighting that the game's visual demands are primarily on the GPU's rendering capabilities.

The GPU's performance is further contextualized by its benchmark scores. Its Passmark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,411 reflect its raw power. The fact that its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 D, is only 0.1% ahead in average benchmark score suggests that this specific model is at the very top of the consumer GPU market. The sheer amount of VRAM and bandwidth on offer means that texture loading and memory-intensive effects are unlikely to cause stuttering or performance dips, even at the highest settings. The data confirms that this GPU is built for the most demanding scenarios, and it is the primary driver of the high frame rates observed in this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K provides the computational foundation for this system. With 24 cores and 32 threads, it offers immense parallel processing power, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49,872. Its single-core performance is equally impressive, with a score of 7,040 in the same test, and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks are handled with minimal latency. In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and AI, and the data shows it performs this role without creating a bottleneck.

This is evidenced by the frame rate scaling. At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU is able to drive frame rates up to 549.8 FPS at "Low" settings. Even at 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the frame rate drops are consistent with the increased load on the GPU. The CPU's benchmark performance is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7413, with a delta of -0.3%, meaning that in this game, the choice between these two CPUs would yield almost no difference in performance. The i9-14900K's high core count and clock speeds ensure it is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 5090, making it a perfect match for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data provides a comprehensive look at how this system handles Undisputed across a matrix of resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, delivering extraordinary frame rates. The "Low" preset yields an average of 549.8 FPS. The "Medium" preset achieves 395.7 FPS, while the "High" preset delivers 325.5 FPS. The most demanding "Ultra" preset still achieves a very high 210.8 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant load. The "Low" preset drops to an average of 397.5 FPS. The "Medium" preset delivers 287.7 FPS, and the "High" preset reaches 236.3 FPS. The "Ultra" preset, while still fast, drops to an average of 154.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully engaged, and the frame rates reflect the increased rendering pressure. The "Low" preset delivers an average of 254.6 FPS. The "Medium" preset achieves 178.6 FPS, and the "High" preset is still very playable at 150.6 FPS. The "Ultra" preset is the only configuration tested that drops below the 100 FPS mark, with an average of 96.5 FPS. This breakdown shows a powerful, versatile system that can handle any resolution and setting combination, with the only compromise being the highest settings at 4K.