Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, with the data showing a clear shift from CPU-bound performance at lower resolutions to GPU-bound performance at 4K. The measured frame rates across the board indicate that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at standard resolutions, though the most demanding settings at 4K will require compromises.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Undisputed?*

A: The combination ranks 1294 out of 1580 tested configurations in the database. While this places it in the lower 18% of all combos, the measured frame rates show that this ranking is primarily due to the vast number of high-end enthusiast configurations tested, not a lack of playable performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 2700X?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X have effectively identical average benchmark scores, with the 8400F scoring 25064 and the 2700X scoring 25057, a delta of 0%. This indicates that in general computing tasks, the two processors are interchangeable.

Q: Is the Radeon RX 6600 a strong performer relative to its immediate competitors?

A: The RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25235 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, delta 0%) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, delta -0.2%). It is marginally ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M by 0.2% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by 0.5%.

Q: What kind of frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 126.7 FPS. This is well above the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay and is suitable for high refresh rate displays.

*Q: Can the system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 55.8 FPS. Lowering the settings to Low increases this to 94.1 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops the average to 35.1 FPS, which is below the ideal for fluid motion.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 92.5 FPS. This provides a significant improvement over the Medium preset's 108.9 FPS is not accurate; the High preset is actually lower than Medium. The Ultra preset drops to 57.7 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is a solid choice, while the Medium preset offers a higher frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1626 MHz, with a boost clock of 2491 MHz and a game clock of 2044 MHz. This configuration of VRAM and clock speeds is central to understanding the performance envelope in Undisputed.

The 8 GB VRAM buffer is a key factor in the game's scaling across resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the data shows that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings. However, at 4K, the demand on the GPU's memory and compute resources increases substantially. The performance drop from 1440p High (92.5 FPS) to 4K High (55.8 FPS) highlights the strain placed on the GPU at the higher resolution.

The boost clock of 2491 MHz allows the GPU to perform near its theoretical maximum in less demanding scenes, which is reflected in the high frame rates at 1080p Low (208.7 FPS). However, the data suggests that as the settings are increased to Ultra, the combination of the GPU's raw compute power (8.928 TFLOPS FP32) and its memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. The substantial frame rate penalty from High to Ultra at all resolutions points to the GPU being the dominant constraint when the highest quality textures and effects are enabled. The GPU's performance in the Passmark G3D benchmark (15096) and its 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs further contextualize its mid-range positioning, which aligns with the measured results in Undisputed.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of frame rate scaling as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. This scaling characteristic is a strong indicator of where the system bottleneck lies. At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU is able to render frames faster than the CPU can feed it data, leading to exceptionally high frame rates.

At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 126.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the frame rate drops to 92.5 FPS, a reduction of approximately 27%. This is a significant drop, but the frame rate remains highly playable. When moving to 3840x2160, the average falls to 55.8 FPS, a further 40% reduction from the 1440p result. The progressive decrease in frame rate with each resolution step is a classic sign of a GPU that is becoming more saturated.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further clarifies the bottleneck. At 1080p, the difference between Low (208.7 FPS) and Ultra (79.6 FPS) is a factor of 2.6x, indicating a large headroom for GPU load. At 4K, the difference between Low (94.1 FPS) and Ultra (35.1 FPS) is also a factor of 2.7x. The consistent performance hit from settings changes across all resolutions suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate, even at 1080p, when settings are maxed out. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provides sufficient single-threaded performance to avoid being a major constraint, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions. The data indicates that while the CPU is capable, the GPU is the component that will determine the playable frame rate as resolution and visual fidelity increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The system shows robust performance at this resolution. The Low preset delivers an average of 208.7 FPS, making it the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset. The Medium preset achieves 153.4 FPS, while the High preset yields 126.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which places the most strain on the GPU, still manages a respectable 79.6 FPS average. This range of 79.6 to 208.7 FPS provides players with options for high refresh rate gaming or maximum visual quality.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the frame rates remain strong. The Low preset averages 153.4 FPS, identical to the 1080p Medium result, which underscores the GPU's capability at this resolution. The Medium preset produces 108.9 FPS, and the High preset drops to 92.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is still playable, with an average of 57.7 FPS. The scaling here is more moderate than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to take on a more significant load.

3840x2160: At 4K, the performance is more demanding. The Low preset provides a fluid 94.1 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 66.8 FPS, which is borderline for high-refresh-rate displays but acceptable for standard 60 Hz monitors. The High preset drops to 55.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 35.1 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay and not recommended for competitive play. The data shows a clear degradation in performance as the resolution increases, emphasizing the GPU's role as the limiting factor in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and performance priorities.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended starting point, offering an average of 126.7 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium with a frame rate well above 100 FPS. For users with high refresh rate monitors seeking maximum smoothness, the Medium preset at 153.4 FPS is an excellent choice. The Ultra preset is playable at 79.6 FPS but is only advisable if visual fidelity is prioritized over frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 92.5 FPS, which is an ideal balance for most users. It provides high visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is smooth on 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset, at 108.9 FPS, is a better option for those who prefer a higher performance buffer. The Ultra preset, at 57.7 FPS, is viable for slower-paced gameplay but may feel less responsive in fast-moving scenarios.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only setting that consistently delivers a high frame rate, averaging 94.1 FPS. This is surprising for 4K and suggests the game is well-optimized at lower settings. The Medium preset, at 66.8 FPS, is acceptable for a cinematic experience on a 60 Hz display. The High and Ultra presets, at 55.8 and 35.1 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a consistent experience. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users should opt for the Low or Medium presets to ensure a fluid frame rate, as the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.