Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a strong performance profile for Undisputed, a sports title released on 2023-10-10. The benchmark data shows this combination handles the game with significant headroom across most popular resolutions and settings. Measured frame rates indicate that the hardware is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold in nearly all tested configurations, making it a reliable option for smooth gameplay. The data reveals a clear scaling pattern where the CPU and GPU roles shift depending on the resolution, with the RTX 4060 becoming more critical as pixel count increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 73.1 FPS. The data shows that Ultra settings at this resolution drop to 48.6 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold, so users should avoid that preset for a locked 60 FPS experience. Medium settings at 4K achieve 92.5 FPS, while Low settings reach 122.7 FPS, offering substantial headroom for those who prefer higher refresh rates.

Moving down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the hardware can handle the Ultra preset at an average of 77.6 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution. The data also shows High settings at 119 FPS, Medium at 140.2 FPS, and Low at 197.1 FPS, indicating that the combo has ample performance for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p without needing to compromise on visual quality.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 106.5 FPS. This is the best possible setting available in the game's benchmark data, and it still provides more than 40 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. High settings reach 161.9 FPS, Medium achieves 193 FPS, and Low hits 274.1 FPS, which makes this resolution the most flexible for users targeting very high refresh rates. The 1080p results suggest that the combo is somewhat overqualified for this resolution, as even the most demanding preset leaves significant performance on the table.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows a clear shift in component importance across resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 167.6 FPS (274.1 vs 106.5), which is a massive scaling range. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck even at this lower resolution, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card across all presets. The i5-13400F's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its 22604 score in cinebench_r23_multicore and 25032 in passmark_multithread, ensures it does not hold back the RTX 4060 at 1080p.

At 1440p, the performance scaling between Low and Ultra narrows to 119.5 FPS (197.1 vs 77.6). This tighter spread suggests that the GPU is becoming more dominant, as the higher pixel count increases the graphics workload relative to the CPU's responsibilities. The RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance become more relevant at this resolution, while the CPU's role in frame delivery diminishes slightly.

At 4K, the scaling between Low and Ultra is 74.1 FPS (122.7 vs 48.6), the narrowest range of the three resolutions. This indicates that the GPU is almost entirely the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width show their constraints at this resolution, where even Medium settings (92.5 FPS) require significant GPU effort. The CPU's influence is minimal here, as the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at 4K.

The data also shows that the CPU's single-thread performance, with a passmark_single_thread score of 3634 and a 3dmark_single_thread score of 960, is adequate for the game's physics and AI calculations at all resolutions. The shift in bottleneck from a more balanced CPU/GPU load at 1080p to a heavily GPU-bound scenario at 4K is typical for a sports title with relatively simple CPU demands.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 48.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 73.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings choice for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 77.6 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 106.5 FPS, which is 46.5 FPS above the playable threshold. This leaves substantial room for higher refresh rate displays or future game updates that may increase system requirements.

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

A: The GPU becomes increasingly dominant at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings is 167.6 FPS, while at 4K it narrows to 74.1 FPS, showing the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

Q: Does the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory capacity limit performance?

A: The benchmark data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the combo drops below 60 FPS, suggesting memory capacity or bandwidth may contribute to the performance ceiling. At 1440p and below, the combo maintains playable frame rates at all presets.

Q: What is the playable settings list for this combo?

A: At 4K, High, Medium, and Low are playable. At 1440p and 1080p, all four presets (Ultra, High, Medium, Low) are playable, as confirmed by the verdict data showing all settings above 60 FPS at these resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1995 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 53.7% of all tested hardware configurations, which is a solid mid-to-upper tier position. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile vs all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile vs all GPUs. This rank suggests that while the combo is not at the very top of the performance ladder, it is well above average for this game.

The rank of 1995 indicates that there are roughly 1723 other combos that perform better in Undisputed, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs or CPUs. However, the measured frame rates show that this ranking does not translate to poor real-world performance. The combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K High, 1440p Ultra, and 1080p Ultra, which are all demanding configurations. The ranking reflects the broader competitive landscape rather than any deficiency in this specific game, as the data shows strong playable performance across all resolutions.

The gap between the CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 61st percentile suggests that the RTX 4060 is the weaker link in this pairing for Undisputed. Users looking to improve performance in this game would likely see the most benefit from a GPU upgrade rather than a CPU upgrade, as the i5-13400F already provides ample processing power for the game's requirements.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is the closest match with a deltaPct of 0, meaning it performs nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is also very close with a deltaPct of 0.4, indicating slightly higher average scores. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are slightly behind with deltaPct values of -0.3, showing marginally lower average benchmark performance. These alternatives would behave similarly in Undisputed, with FPS differences likely within a few frames of the i5-13400F.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a deltaPct of -0.2, meaning it scores almost identically to the RTX 4060 in average benchmarks. The AMD Radeon 780M is slightly ahead with a deltaPct of 0.3, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and AMD Radeon Pro 460 are behind with deltaPct values of 0.5 and 0.7 respectively. These rivals would produce very similar frame rates in Undisputed, though the RTX 4060's modern feature set and driver optimization may give it an edge in actual gameplay that synthetic benchmarks do not fully capture.

The data indicates that users considering these alternatives should expect nearly identical performance in Undisputed. The deltaPct values are all within 1% of the respective components, meaning any of these CPUs or GPUs would deliver essentially the same gameplay experience. The choice between them would come down to platform compatibility, power consumption, or other factors outside the scope of the benchmark data.

The Verdict

This PC can run Undisputed with excellent results across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the combo delivers playable performance at High, Medium, and Low settings, with the best playable preset being High at 73.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 77.6 FPS, providing the full visual experience without compromise. At 1920x1080, the combo excels, with Ultra settings reaching 106.5 FPS and all presets well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The i5-13400F provides ample CPU performance with its 10 cores and 16 threads, scoring 22604 in cinebench_r23_multicore. The RTX 4060 delivers solid graphics performance with 3072 shading units and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The data shows this is a well-balanced pairing for Undisputed, with the GPU being the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra settings. Users with 1080p or 1440p monitors can max out the game's settings without concern, while 4K users should stick to High settings for a smooth 60 FPS experience. The combo's rank of 1995 out of 3718 tested combinations confirms it is a capable middle-tier performer, offering a reliable and enjoyable gaming experience for this sports title.