Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combo lands at rank 621 out of 1580 tested configurations in Undisputed. That places it in the upper half of all pairings, but not at the top tier. The data suggests this is a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, but the GPU carries more weight in determining the final experience. The ranking reflects a system that is capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, though it will struggle to maintain maximum settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 621 out of 1580 tested combos puts it in the 61st percentile of all pairings tested. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier result, indicating that the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 3070 Ti work well together without a glaring mismatch. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25064 places it at the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 30849 puts it at the 74th percentile against all GPUs. These are closely aligned performance tiers, which explains why the combo does not fall into the trap of a weak link dragging down the other component. The ranking suggests that in a fighting game like Undisputed, where frame pacing and consistency matter more than raw compute, this pairing delivers a dependable experience. The 8400F’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with a delta of 0%, show that the CPU is performing right in line with its expected class. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, is only 0.3% ahead, reinforcing that the RTX 3070 Ti sits at a performance plateau where small differences are common.

GPU Role

The RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed, yielding a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of bandwidth for a card in this class, and it helps the GPU handle high-resolution textures without stuttering. The boost clock of 1770 MHz, alongside 6144 shading units and 96 ROPs, provides a strong foundation for rasterization. The card’s FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS is competitive for its generation. In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is clear when looking at the measured frames: at 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 122.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 55.1 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the game’s higher settings place a heavy load on the GPU’s shading and memory subsystems. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with Ultra details, it is likely nearing its limit. The card’s 74th percentile rank among all GPUs confirms it is a strong performer, though not a top-tier flagship. The passmark G3D score of 23356 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3478 reflect solid synthetic performance that translates to real-world gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p, the combo delivers 327.1 FPS on Low, 231.2 FPS on Medium, 194.5 FPS on High, and 122.7 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, those numbers become 237.9 FPS, 171.8 FPS, 137.5 FPS, and 90.9 FPS respectively. At 4K, the frame rates drop to 150 FPS on Low, 106.8 FPS on Medium, 92.1 FPS on High, and 55.1 FPS on Ultra. The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are significant: on Ultra, the frame rate falls from 122.7 FPS to 55.1 FPS, a reduction of roughly 55%. On Low settings, the drop is from 327.1 FPS to 150 FPS, a 54% decrease. This consistent proportional decline across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not showing signs of bottlenecking at lower resolutions; the fact that 1080p Low yields 327.1 FPS proves the CPU can push frames well beyond what most monitors can display. The 4K Ultra result of 55.1 FPS is the only point where the experience might feel subpar, suggesting that users with 4K displays should either lower settings or rely on upscaling techniques to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: At 1080p, the combo excels. With Low settings, it reaches 327.1 FPS, and even on Ultra, it maintains 122.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, it averages 92.1 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, it drops to 55.1 FPS, which may feel less smooth. Users with 4K displays should stick to High settings or lower for a consistent experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong single-thread score of 2943 in Cinebench R23 and its ability to push 327.1 FPS at 1080p Low indicate it is not holding back the system. The GPU’s performance drops more steeply with resolution increases.

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

A: For most users, High settings at 1440p, which yields 137.5 FPS, offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K, High settings at 92.1 FPS is the recommended choice over Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, is only 0.3% faster in average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 0.8% slower, indicating that the RTX 3070 Ti sits in a tightly contested performance band where minor differences are common.

Q: Does the CPU’s benchmark score reflect its gaming performance here?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 8400F’s average benchmark score of 25064 places it at the 82nd percentile, and its nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 2700X, is exactly 0% apart. This shows the CPU is performing as expected for its class, providing ample headroom for the GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough data to avoid stalling. The measured results show that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 327.1 FPS, which is a strong indication that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower settings. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 are respectable for its class. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and max-thread score of 6165 further confirm its balanced performance. The CPU’s 82nd percentile rank against all CPUs and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, which is 0% apart, show that it is performing exactly as expected. The 8400F’s 65W TDP and 4nm process node make it an efficient choice, but the focus here is on the gaming results. Since the frame rates at 1080p are extremely high, even on Ultra settings at 122.7 FPS, the CPU is clearly capable of keeping up with the RTX 3070 Ti. The bottleneck only appears at 4K, where the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading power become the limiting factors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, Ultra settings are viable with 122.7 FPS, providing the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. At 1440p, High settings deliver 137.5 FPS, which is a great balance; Ultra at 1440p drops to 90.9 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. At 4K, the recommendation is High settings, which yields 92.1 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as it falls to 55.1 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a smooth fighting game experience. Medium settings at 4K offer 106.8 FPS, but the visual trade-off is noticeable. The data shows that Low settings are rarely necessary, as even High settings at 4K provide over 90 FPS. For users with 1440p or 1080p monitors, High or Ultra settings are the clear winners. The sweet spot for this combo appears to be 1440p High, offering a high frame rate with strong visual fidelity. The measured results indicate that this pairing is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being a viable but less optimal option.