Undisputed

# CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename) using TSMC's 4 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, backed by a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a desktop chip with an unlocked multiplier, making it flexible for tuning, though the data here reflects stock operation.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 8400F posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943. Its 3DMark scores range from 951 in single-thread to 6165 in max-threads, with 16-thread performance at 6091. The PassMark multi-thread score is 24389, while single-thread is 3685. These numbers place the CPU in the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rivals in average score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964, delta 0.2%), Intel Core i7-11850H (24935, delta 0.3%), Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, delta 0.4%), and AMD EPYC 9474F (25103, delta -0.4%). The Ryzen 5 8400F sits essentially neck-and-neck with these parts, within a margin of less than half a percent in either direction.

For a sports game like Undisputed, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics for fighter interactions, and AI behavior. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is adequate for modern titles, and the single-thread performance is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking in scenarios where the GPU is the primary constraint. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 288 FPS average, which indicates the CPU can push frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates when the GPU load is light. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 110 FPS, suggesting that even at high settings, the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution; the GPU takes on more work as settings increase.

The multi-threaded scores, such as PassMark physics at 1332 and data compression at 288158, indicate decent parallel throughput, but in a game like Undisputed, the workload is not heavily threaded. The single-core Cinebench R20 score of 1236 and R15 score of 296 are more relevant for per-frame game logic. The CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock helps maintain responsiveness in scenarios where a single core is the bottleneck. Overall, the Ryzen 5 8400F provides a solid foundation, with benchmark results showing it performs within 0.4% of its closest rivals, meaning any performance differences in-game are unlikely to be CPU-driven when paired with a capable GPU.

# GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip (codename "Wheat Nas"), fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1900 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. Memory runs at 2438 MHz, effective 19.5 Gbps. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, with 40 ray tracing cores. It outputs 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 25.18 TFLOPS of FP16 (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate is 393.4 GTexel/s. Power draw is rated at 200 W TDP, requiring a 550 W suggested PSU, and it connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 scores 2865 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 20974 in PassMark G3D. The PassMark GPU compute score is 10963. These results place the GPU in the 58th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, delta -0.1%), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, delta -1%), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, delta 1.1%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, delta -1.7%). The RX 7700 is within 1.7% of these parts, showing it competes closely with mid-range offerings from both current and previous generations.

For Undisputed, the GPU's role is to handle rendering of fighters, arenas, and visual effects. The 16 GB VRAM is generous for a sports title, ensuring no memory capacity issues at any resolution or settings level. The bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s supports high-resolution textures and effects without stuttering. The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p, the GPU delivers 288 FPS at Low settings, 207 FPS at Medium, 171 FPS at High, and 110 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, these figures drop to 208 FPS (Low), 150 FPS (Medium), 124 FPS (High), and 80 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the GPU manages 132 FPS (Low), 95 FPS (Medium), 78 FPS (High), and 50 FPS (Ultra). This scaling indicates the GPU is the primary performance driver as resolution and settings increase, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid capping these results.

The boost clock of 2459 MHz and the 2041 MHz game clock allow the GPU to sustain high frame rates, while the 96 ROPs handle pixel throughput efficiently. The 16 GB VRAM is particularly relevant at 4K Ultra, where the 50 FPS average suggests the GPU is heavily loaded, but memory capacity is not a limiting factor. The GPU's performance relative to its rivals, within 1.7%, means that in Undisputed, the RX 7700's frame rates are representative of its class, with no unexpected drops or gains attributable to architectural quirks.

# How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1284 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the combo in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested, roughly in the 54th percentile of combos (calculated from the rank of 1284 out of 2813, which is just past the halfway point). The rank reflects the balanced performance of the CPU and GPU pair, where the CPU's 77th percentile standing and GPU's 58th percentile standing combine to produce a system that outperforms a majority of tested setups but does not reach the top tier.

The combo's rank of 1284 suggests that many other configurations—likely those with higher-end GPUs or CPUs—achieve better overall performance in Undisputed. However, the data also shows that this combo is not a low performer. The measured FPS at 1080p High (171 FPS) and 1440p High (124 FPS) are strong, indicating that the combo can handle competitive play at high settings. The rank is a composite measure, and the fact that it sits near the median of 2813 combos means there is a wide spread of performance, with many weaker configurations falling below this pairing.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the combo's performance is expected to be similar, as the CPU delta is within 0.4% of those parts. The GPU's nearest rivals show deltas within 1.7%, so swapping the GPU for an RX 9060 or RTX 3060 Ti would yield minor FPS changes, likely within a few frames. The combo rank of 1284 is thus a function of the mid-range GPU and upper-mid-range CPU, neither of which is top-tier but both of which are capable. The data indicates that for Undisputed, this combo provides a playable experience across all resolutions, with the rank reflecting its position among a large field of tested configurations.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed covers three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), with average FPS reported for all, and min/max FPS only for Medium settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 288 FPS at Low settings. At Medium settings, the average is 207 FPS, with a min of 176 FPS and a max of 238 FPS. High settings yield an average of 171 FPS. Ultra settings reduce the average to 110 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of 178 FPS, or approximately 62% reduction in frame rate, indicating that settings have a significant impact on GPU load at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 208 FPS. Medium settings average 150 FPS, with a min of 127 FPS and max of 172 FPS. High settings average 124 FPS. Ultra settings average 80 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 128 FPS, or about 62% reduction, consistent with the 1080p scaling pattern. The min FPS at Medium (127 FPS) remains above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 132 FPS. Medium settings average 95 FPS, with a min of 80 FPS and max of 109 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS. Ultra settings average 50 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of 82 FPS, or approximately 62% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average of 50 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, while High settings at 78 FPS are acceptable.

The data reveals that the combo maintains playable frame rates (above 60 FPS average) at all settings except 4K Ultra, where the 50 FPS average is borderline. The Medium settings provide min FPS values that are above 60 FPS at all resolutions (176 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, 80 FPS at 4K), indicating that Medium is a safe choice for consistent performance. The pattern of approximately 62% reduction from Low to Ultra across all resolutions suggests that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the CPU providing consistent headroom.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Undisputed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combo ranks 1284 out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 288 FPS. This is the highest measured average FPS across all resolutions and settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo fall below 60 FPS average?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 50, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. All other tested configurations maintain averages above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911), but 0.4% lower than the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103).

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and how does it compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. It is also 1% lower than the RX 9060 (16014) and 1.1% higher than the Pro W5500 (15679).

Q: What are the min and max FPS at Medium settings for each resolution?

A: At 1080p Medium, min FPS is 176 and max is 238. At 1440p Medium, min is 127 and max is 172. At 4K Medium, min is 80 and max is 109. These are the only settings where min/max FPS were measured.

# Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium settings preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 207, with a min of 176 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a very smooth experience. The jump from Low (288 FPS) to Medium (207 FPS) is acceptable, while the jump from Medium to High (171 FPS) is smaller in absolute terms but still maintains high frame rates. At 1440p Medium, the average of 150 FPS with a min of 127 FPS ensures no noticeable dips, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 4K Medium, the average of 95 FPS with a min of 80 FPS is excellent for a 4K display, providing smooth gameplay without the need for upscaling.

High settings are also viable, with 171 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K. These averages are all above 60 FPS, but the lack of min/max data for High settings means there is no guarantee of frame time consistency. The measured min/max values for Medium (176-238 FPS at 1080p, 127-172 FPS at 1440p, 80-109 FPS at 4K) show a tight range, indicating stable performance. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p, where the 110 FPS average is playable, but at 1440p (80 FPS) and 4K (50 FPS), the performance degrades to levels that may cause noticeable stuttering or input lag in a fast-paced sports title.

The data supports Medium as the optimal preset because it delivers the highest minimum FPS values that are still well above 60 FPS, ensuring that the experience remains fluid even during intense gameplay moments. Low settings offer higher frame rates but sacrifice visual fidelity, which may not be necessary given the headroom at Medium. For users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, Medium at 1080p (207 FPS) or 1440p (150 FPS) will fully utilize the refresh rate. For 4K users, Medium at 95 FPS is the best choice, as it maintains high frame rates without the significant drop seen at High (78 FPS) or Ultra (50 FPS).

# Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Analyzing the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K at each settings level reveals a consistent pattern. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 288 at 1080p to 208 at 1440p (a 27.8% reduction) and further to 132 at 4K (a 36.5% reduction from 1440p, or 54.2% from 1080p). At Medium settings, the averages drop from 207 at 1080p to 150 at 1440p (27.5% reduction) and to 95 at 4K (36.7% reduction from 1440p, or 54.1% from 1080p). At High settings, the averages drop from 171 at 1080p to 124 at 1440p (27.5% reduction) and to 78 at 4K (37.1% reduction from 1440p, or 54.4% from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the averages drop from 110 at 1080p to 80 at 1440p (27.3% reduction) and to 50 at 4K (37.5% reduction from 1440p, or 54.5% from 1080p).

The percentage reductions are nearly identical across all settings levels, with roughly a 27-28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 36-38% drop from 1440p to 4K. This consistency indicates that the scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's rendering load, as the CPU's performance does not change with resolution. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is approximately 54% at every settings level, which aligns with the theoretical pixel count increase from 1080p (2.07 million pixels) to 4K (8.29 million pixels) — a 4x increase in pixel count. The fact that FPS drops by roughly half, rather than a quarter, suggests that the GPU is not fully scaling with pixel count due to other bottlenecks, such as memory bandwidth or fill rate.

The RX 7700's 624.1 GB/s bandwidth and 236.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU becomes increasingly limited. The consistent scaling pattern across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's role is minimal in this scaling, as the Ryzen 5 8400F's performance does not change with resolution. The data shows that the combo is GPU-bound at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where the 50 FPS average is a result of the GPU's compute and memory limitations rather than CPU constraints. At 1080p, the CPU could potentially become a bottleneck if the GPU were faster, but with the RX 7700, the GPU is still the primary driver, as evidenced by the 288 FPS at Low settings, which is likely near the CPU's frame rate limit for this game.