Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i9-14900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers the top-ranked performance combination in Undisputed, sitting at rank 1 out of 2,813 tested combos. This pairing produces exceptional frame rates across all resolutions and settings, with the data showing a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher settings while becoming increasingly CPU-bound at lower presets. The benchmark results indicate that this configuration is overkill for competitive play at 1080p, but it provides a definitive high-refresh-rate experience at 4K Ultra that few other combinations can match.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable pattern of GPU-bound behavior as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 344 at 1920x1080 to 249 at 2560x1440, then further to 157 at 3840x2160. That represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with the increased pixel count demanding more from the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings is 37%, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at these resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling curve steepens dramatically. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 578, dropping to 418 at 1440p Low, and then to 264 at 4K Low. The 1080p-to-4K reduction here is 54%, but the absolute numbers are so high that the CPU becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system is pushing nearly 600 FPS, which far exceeds what most displays can refresh, meaning the Core i9-14900K's 24 cores and 6.00 GHz boost clock are the limiting factor rather than the GPU.

Medium settings show a similar pattern with 416 FPS at 1080p, 301 at 1440p, and 190 at 4K. The 1440p-to-4K drop at Medium is 37%, while the 1080p-to-1440p drop is 28%. Ultra settings produce the most balanced scaling: 222 FPS at 1080p, 160 at 1440p, and 101 at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K yields a 54% reduction from 1080p, confirming that the heaviest settings fully engage the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability.

The overall pattern indicates that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 5090 D is thoroughly exercised, while at 1080p Low, the system is leaving performance on the table due to CPU limitations. The benchmark results suggest that players targeting 4K Ultra will see the GPU working hardest, while those at 1080p Low are unlikely to benefit from any additional GPU headroom.

Settings Recommendations

For the best measured experience in Undisputed, the data strongly favors Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p, where the system maintains average FPS of 222 and 160 respectively. At 4K, Ultra still delivers 101 FPS average, which is above the standard 60 Hz threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The trade-off between Medium and High settings is worth examining: at 4K, High produces 157 FPS versus Medium's 190 FPS, a 21% difference that may justify the visual upgrade for players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors.

At 1440p, High settings at 249 FPS average provide an excellent balance, with Medium at 301 FPS offering diminishing returns for competitive play. The data shows that Low settings at any resolution produce frame rates well beyond display capabilities — 578 FPS at 1080p, 418 at 1440p, and 264 at 4K — making Low a poor choice for visual fidelity when the hardware can clearly handle higher presets. The only scenario where Low might be considered is extreme competitive play at 1080p, where the 578 FPS average could theoretically reduce input latency, though no latency data is available in the benchmark results.

Ultra at 4K is the recommended configuration for this pairing, as it delivers 101 FPS average while fully utilizing the GPU's 21760 shading units and 176 ROPs. The min FPS data available for Medium settings shows 162 FPS at 4K and 256 at 1440p, indicating that even the lowest 1% frames at Medium exceed the refresh rates of most monitors. For players prioritizing maximum visual quality, Ultra at 1440p with 160 FPS average is a strong choice, while Ultra at 4K at 101 FPS is perfectly playable and visually superior.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D plays the dominant role in determining Undisputed's performance at higher resolutions and settings. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, the GPU has ample resources for 4K textures and effects. The benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 101, suggesting the GPU is being pushed to its limits, whereas at 1080p Low, the 578 FPS average indicates the GPU is not the binding constraint.

The clock speeds of 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost provide the computational throughput needed for the game's physics and rendering. The RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance is evident in the scaling from Medium to Ultra: at 4K, Medium hits 190 FPS, High hits 157 FPS, and Ultra hits 101 FPS. This progression shows that each settings tier adds significant GPU workload, with Ultra nearly halving the frame rate compared to Medium.

The GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores are likely relevant for any ray-traced or DLSS features in Undisputed, though the measured data does not specify which features are enabled. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s support the high frame rates observed at 1440p, where the GPU maintains over 300 FPS at Medium settings. The 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712, places the RTX 5090 D near the top of the performance hierarchy, though its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 1.6% higher average score and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 2.4% higher, indicating that synthetic benchmarks do not always align with gaming performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Undisputed?

A: The data shows that 4K Ultra delivers 101 FPS average, which is playable and visually superior. For higher frame rates, 1440p Ultra at 160 FPS or 1080p Ultra at 222 FPS are excellent options.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck the Core i9-14900K at any settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 578 FPS average, which is likely CPU-limited given the GPU's capability. At 4K Ultra, the 101 FPS average suggests the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 249 to 157, a 37% reduction. At Medium settings, it drops from 301 to 190, also a 37% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 160 to 101, a 37% reduction.

Q: Is the 32 GB VRAM necessary for Undisputed?

A: The benchmark data does not provide VRAM usage figures, but the 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth supports smooth performance at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly engaged.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the min FPS is 162 and max FPS is 219, yielding an average of 190. At 1440p Medium, min FPS is 256 and max is 346 with an average of 301. At 1080p Medium, min FPS is 354 and max is 478 with an average of 416.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other systems in Undisputed?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K with RTX 5090 D is ranked 1st out of 2,813 tested combos, making it the top-performing configuration for this game in the database.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K's role in Undisputed becomes apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is less stressed. With 24 cores, 32 threads, and a 6.00 GHz boost clock, this processor provides substantial headroom for game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 578 FPS average, which is likely near the CPU's ceiling for this game. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is less relevant as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The processor's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by the min FPS values at Medium settings. The Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node delivers strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2262.5 and multi-core score of 39399.5. The Geekbench single-core score of 2655 and multi-core score of 21697 further confirm the CPU's capability to handle the game's demands without becoming a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Core i9-14900K's 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,097, places it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the Core i9-14900KF at 0.3% lower average score, the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus at 0.6% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7413 at 1.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 1.7% higher, but in gaming scenarios, the i9-14900K's high boost clock and 32 threads provide ample performance for Undisputed's sports simulation mechanics.

At 4K Ultra, the CPU's influence is minimal, as the 101 FPS average is clearly GPU-bound. However, at 1080p Low, the 578 FPS average indicates that the CPU is the limiting component, and players seeking maximum frame rates would need to consider the i9-14900K's 6.00 GHz boost clock as the primary enabler. The processor's 125 W TDP and support for DDR5 memory (dual-channel) ensure that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 578 FPS average, Medium settings produce 416 FPS with a min of 354 and max of 478, High settings produce 344 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 222 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 62% reduction in frame rate, with each settings tier adding significant GPU workload.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings achieve 418 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 301 FPS with a min of 256 and max of 346, High settings achieve 249 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 160 FPS. The 1440p results show that even at Ultra, the system maintains a 160 FPS average, which is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates at all settings. Low settings produce 264 FPS average, Medium settings produce 190 FPS with a min of 162 and max of 219, High settings produce 157 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 101 FPS. The 4K Ultra result at 101 FPS is the lowest measured average, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data reveals that the RTX 5090 D's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops from 222 to 101, a 54% reduction. From 1080p Medium to 4K Medium, the drop is from 416 to 190, also a 54% reduction. The consistency of these scaling factors indicates that the GPU's 32 GB memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory-related stutters at any resolution, with the min FPS values at Medium settings showing only modest deviations from the averages.