Undisputed

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 76 FPS. This leaves headroom for dips while keeping visual quality solid. Low runs at 127 FPS average and Medium at 91 FPS, so players seeking maximum smoothness can drop to Medium or Low, but High is the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, Medium is the most demanding preset that holds 60 FPS or better, delivering 66 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS. Low runs at 92 FPS, while High drops to 55 FPS average, just below the playable threshold. Ultra falls to 35 FPS. The data shows Medium is the ceiling for a consistent experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low averages 58 FPS, which is close but still under. Medium averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The database records no playable settings at 4K for this combination, meaning players must either lower resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-10400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with the Intel Arc B390, shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the limiting factor across all resolutions. The Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce GT 710, both entry-level parts. The CPU, by contrast, ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and a multi-thread score of 4748, placing it well above the GPU in relative standing.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. At 1920x1080, the combination achieves 127 FPS on Low and 76 FPS on High. Moving to 2560x1440, High drops to 55 FPS and Low to 92 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low falls to 58 FPS and High to 35 FPS. The consistent drop as resolution increases points to pixel throughput as the bottleneck, which is a GPU characteristic. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU cannot maintain frame rates as pixel count rises.

Preset scaling reinforces this. At 1080p, going from Low to High reduces the average from 127 FPS to 76 FPS, a drop of 51 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset change goes from 92 FPS to 55 FPS, a 37 FPS drop. At 4K, Low to High goes from 58 FPS to 35 FPS, a 23 FPS drop. The shrinking delta at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is saturated earlier, leaving less performance headroom for settings changes. The CPU's role is secondary; it can supply frames fast enough, but the GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate cap what the game can render.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

Ultra averages 49 FPS. High averages 76 FPS. Medium averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. Low averages 127 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 78 FPS, showing a wide performance envelope. Medium provides the most stable recorded range, with only a 27 FPS difference between minimum and maximum, while High and Low have no recorded min/max values in the database.

2560x1440

Ultra averages 35 FPS. High averages 55 FPS. Medium averages 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. Low averages 92 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS. Medium again shows the tightest recorded frame pacing, with a 20 FPS spread. High sits just below the 60 FPS threshold, making it technically unplayable by the database's standard.

3840x2160

Ultra averages 22 FPS. High averages 35 FPS. Medium averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. Low averages 58 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 36 FPS, the smallest of any resolution, reflecting severe GPU saturation. Even Low fails to reach 60 FPS. The Medium preset's recorded minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS shows the GPU is struggling to maintain consistent frame delivery at 4K.

Across all resolutions, Medium is the only preset with complete min/max data, which allows for a direct comparison: 78 to 105 FPS at 1080p, 56 to 76 FPS at 1440p, and 36 to 48 FPS at 4K. This consistent degradation with resolution confirms the GPU-bound nature of the configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the nearest rivals in the database are closely matched in average benchmark score. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14,163, a 0.2% delta from the i5-10400F's 14,185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14,232, a -0.3% delta. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14,115, a 0.5% delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277, a -0.6% delta. All four sit within a 0.9% band of the i5-10400F, meaning any of them would deliver effectively identical CPU performance in Undisputed. The i5-10400F's 12 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 support are the defining characteristics, but the benchmark data shows near-parity with these alternatives.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest rivals are all significantly older NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463, a 1.3% delta from the Arc B390's 1,482. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1,460, a 1.5% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446, a 2.5% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443, a 2.7% delta. These deltas are small in percentage terms, but the absolute scores are all below 1,500, indicating that the Arc B390 is firmly in entry-level territory. In practical terms, swapping to any of these GPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates in Undisputed, with the GT 710 being the closest match at 2.7% slower.

The combination of a mid-range CPU with an entry-level GPU means the GPU choice dominates gameplay outcomes. Players with any of the four rival CPUs paired with the Arc B390 would see the same resolution-specific verdicts. Conversely, pairing the i5-10400F with a stronger GPU would immediately unlock higher presets, since the CPU has ample headroom.

FAQ

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

A: High settings at 1920x1080 delivers 76 FPS average, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium runs at 91 FPS and Low at 127 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining playable.

Q: Can this combination run Undisputed at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 58 on Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The database lists no playable settings at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 2560x1440, Medium runs at 66 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS, while High drops to 55 FPS. The CPU ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 9th percentile, indicating the GPU cannot keep pace with the CPU's capability.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1,482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3% slower, the GeForce 800M is 1.5% slower, the GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% slower, and the GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% slower. All of these parts would behave similarly in Undisputed.

Q: What frame rates can I expect on Medium settings at 1440p?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 averages 66 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This is the best playable preset at this resolution, as High falls to 55 FPS average and Ultra drops to 35 FPS.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested combos in Undisputed?

A: The combination ranks 3,304 out of 3,718 tested combos, placing it in the lower 11% of the database. This reflects the GPU's low 9th percentile standing, which drags down the overall ranking despite the CPU's stronger 68th percentile position.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3,304 out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 11% of the database. This low ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU. The Arc B390's 1,482 average benchmark score and 9th percentile position among all GPUs put it in the same performance class as the GeForce GT 710 and GT 520MX, both of which are over a decade old. The CPU, with its 68th percentile ranking and 14,185 average benchmark score, is comparatively capable, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a graphics-intensive title like Undisputed.

The practical consequence is that this combo is only viable at 1080p and 1440p with reduced settings. At 1080p, High settings deliver 76 FPS, which is playable but far from the 127 FPS that Low achieves. At 1440p, the ceiling drops to Medium at 66 FPS, and at 4K, no preset is playable. The rank of 3,304 reflects these constraints: most other tested combinations can achieve higher frame rates at higher settings, particularly at 1440p and 4K.

Players considering this combo should understand that it is a 1080p-oriented setup. The data shows 1080p High is the only preset that combines good visual quality with a comfortable frame rate margin. At 1440p, Medium is the maximum, and even then the minimum FPS of 56 is close to the playable threshold. At 4K, the combo is not viable for competitive or smooth play. The ranking accurately captures this limited performance envelope, placing it well below the median combo in the database.