Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, a Sports title released on 2023-10-10. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combination never falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding configuration at 4K maintaining a comfortable margin. The data indicates this is a high-performing combo, ranking 972nd out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the top 26% of all systems. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and optimal settings to provide a clear picture of what this hardware can achieve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), with average frame rates recorded for each configuration. No minimum or maximum FPS values are available in the dataset, so the analysis relies on average FPS as the primary metric.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all presets. The Low setting produces an average of 371.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combo. Moving to Medium drops the average to 266.9 FPS, while High yields 222 FPS. At the Ultra preset, the average remains at 143.5 FPS, still more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 61.4% reduction in frame rate, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding than the baseline Low setting.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain well above playable levels. The Low preset delivers an average of 269.5 FPS, which is 27.5% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium produces 193.8 FPS, High reaches 161.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 102.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 166.7 FPS, or a 61.9% decrease, which is nearly identical to the relative scaling seen at 1080p. This suggests that the performance hit from increasing settings is consistent regardless of resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still strong but shows a more pronounced impact from resolution scaling. The Low preset averages 174.9 FPS, which is 35.1% lower than the 1440p Low result. Medium drops to 123.8 FPS, High to 101.3 FPS, and Ultra to 65.3 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by 5.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 109.6 FPS drop, or 62.7%, which is slightly steeper than the scaling observed at lower resolutions.

The data shows a clear pattern: each resolution step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by roughly 25-35% at the same settings, while each settings step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra reduces performance by a similar magnitude. The RTX 4070 and i5-13400F combination handles all tested configurations with average FPS well above 60, making it a versatile setup for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

Determining which component matters more for Undisputed requires examining how performance scales with resolution and settings. The i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake processor with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the RTX 4070 is an Ada Lovelace GPU with 5888 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The benchmark results show that resolution scaling has a significant impact on frame rates, which typically indicates GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

Comparing the 1080p Low result of 371.6 FPS to the 4K Low result of 174.9 FPS shows a 196.7 FPS difference, or a 52.9% reduction. This substantial drop when increasing resolution by 4x the pixel count suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely able to feed the GPU enough frames to reach 371.6 FPS, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the bottleneck, capping performance at 174.9 FPS.

The settings scaling provides additional insight. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 371.6 to 143.5, a 61.4% drop. At 4K, the same settings change reduces FPS from 174.9 to 65.3, a 62.7% drop. The similarity in these percentages suggests that settings changes have a proportional impact on GPU workload, regardless of resolution. This is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 4070 is the primary determinant of frame rates in this game.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the 371.6 FPS average is likely approaching the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls. The i5-13400F's multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604, provides sufficient headroom for most gaming scenarios, but at such high frame rates, the CPU can become a secondary bottleneck. However, since all tested configurations exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin, the CPU is never a practical limitation for playable performance in Undisputed.

The data indicates that at 4K and at higher settings, the RTX 4070 is the dominant factor, while at 1080p with lower settings, the CPU becomes more relevant but still does not constrain playability. Players seeking maximum frame rates at 1080p may see some benefit from a stronger CPU, but the i5-13400F already delivers 371.6 FPS at Low settings, which is far beyond any display's refresh rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 972 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 73.9th percentile of all systems. This means it outperforms approximately 74% of the tested configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-range to high-end desktop pairing.

The CPU itself has a percentile of 77 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201 (0.4% delta). These rivals are all within 0.4% of the i5-13400F's average score, indicating that the CPU's performance is closely matched by several other processors from both AMD and Intel.

The GPU has a percentile of 81 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (-1.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 (1.3% delta). The RTX 4070 outperforms most of these rivals by small margins, with the RTX 4080 Mobile being the only one that scores higher by 1.3%.

The combo's rank of 972 out of 3718 indicates that while this hardware is not at the absolute top of the performance spectrum, it is well above average for running Undisputed. The measured FPS data confirms this, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting maintains an average of 65.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combination of a 77th percentile CPU and 81st percentile GPU translates to a system that handles this game with significant headroom across all tested configurations.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data, this PC can run Undisputed at all tested resolutions and settings with average frame rates above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that every configuration is playable, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High (101.3 FPS), Low (174.9 FPS), Medium (123.8 FPS), and Ultra (65.3 FPS). The best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 65.3 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a margin of 5.3 FPS. For players with a 4K display, this means they can run the game at maximum quality settings without dropping below playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with High at 161.1 FPS, Low at 269.5 FPS, Medium at 193.8 FPS, and Ultra at 102.8 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 102.8 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p Ultra a comfortable choice for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the performance is even higher, with High at 222 FPS, Low at 371.6 FPS, Medium at 266.9 FPS, and Ultra at 143.5 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 143.5 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, ensuring that even the most demanding moments in the game will maintain high frame rates.

In summary, this PC can run Undisputed at maximum quality settings at any resolution up to 4K, with frame rates ranging from 65.3 FPS at 4K Ultra to 143.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The system is fully capable of delivering a smooth and visually rich experience without requiring any compromise on settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i5-13400F provide similar processing power in this game. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches the i5-13400F's average benchmark score at 25284 (0% delta), meaning it would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Undisputed. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are both slightly behind at 25362 and 25365, respectively, with -0.3% deltas, indicating they are within a fraction of a percent of the i5-13400F's performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is slightly ahead at 25201 with a 0.4% delta. Any of these CPUs would pair similarly with the RTX 4070 for this game, with differences in frame rates being negligible.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 offer comparable graphics performance. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is essentially identical at 37628 (0.1% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is slightly behind at 37507 (0.4% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the strongest rival at 38135, with a -1.3% delta, meaning it is about 1.3% faster than the RTX 4070 in average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is the weakest of the group at 37157 (1.3% delta). In practical terms, swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these GPUs would result in very similar frame rates in Undisputed, with the RTX 4080 Mobile providing a marginal improvement.

Players considering alternative hardware can expect the same playable experience with any of these CPU or GPU options, as all are within 1.3% of the tested components' benchmark scores. The combination of any of these CPUs with any of these GPUs would likely produce frame rates within a few FPS of the measured results, keeping all configurations above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60. Based on the measured data, the best settings are Ultra at every resolution, as all Ultra presets exceed the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 143.5 FPS, which is the highest quality setting available and remains well above 60 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p displays, providing maximum visual fidelity with a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 102.8 FPS, again clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable 42.8 FPS margin. This allows players to enjoy the full visual quality of the game at 1440p without any need to reduce settings.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 65.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but with a smaller margin of 5.3 FPS. This is still the best settings option, as it delivers maximum quality while maintaining playability. Players who prefer a larger frame rate buffer could opt for the High preset at 101.3 FPS, but the data shows that Ultra is viable at 4K.

For players who prioritize higher frame rates over visual quality, the Low preset offers the highest performance at each resolution: 371.6 FPS at 1080p, 269.5 FPS at 1440p, and 174.9 FPS at 4K. However, since the Ultra preset already meets the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions, there is no practical need to lower settings for playability reasons.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Undisputed at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset achieves an average of 65.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can achieve in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average is 371.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, with the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (0.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (-1.3% delta).

Q: Is the i5-13400F strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070?

A: Yes, the CPU has a percentile of 77 and an average score of 25292, and the measured FPS shows no playability issues at any resolution or setting.

Q: What settings should I use at 1440p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: All settings are playable at 2560x1440, with Ultra achieving 102.8 FPS, which is the best setting available.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Undisputed?

A: It ranks 972nd out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the top 26% of all systems tested.