Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a playable, if not spectacular, experience in Undisputed that is heavily dictated by resolution and quality settings. The data positions this combo in the 1453rd spot out of 1580 tested configurations, placing it in the lower tier of performance but revealing a clear path to smooth gameplay through settings adjustments. This analysis breaks down how the measured FPS numbers shift across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets, examining what those shifts say about the underlying hardware balance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a steep and consistent penalty as resolution climbs, pointing directly at the GPU as the primary limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 122.8 FPS, but moving to 1440p drops that to 90.3 FPS, and 4K further reduces it to 56.7 FPS. This scaling pattern is a classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario: the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, and the workload scales almost entirely with pixel count.

The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is a 26.5% reduction in frame rate, while the jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 37.2% decrease. This accelerating decline with each resolution step indicates that the RX 580’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The GPU’s 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 32 ROPs are simply insufficient to feed a 4K frame buffer at high rates, especially when compared to its performance at 1080p.

At Ultra settings, the resolution scaling is even more punishing. The combo manages 49.6 FPS at 1080p, falls to 35.7 FPS at 1440p, and collapses to 22.9 FPS at 4K. The near-linear relationship between resolution and frame rate at this preset reinforces that the RX 580 is working at its absolute limit; there is no CPU bottleneck to cushion the blow. The data strongly suggests that for this configuration, 1080p is the sweet spot, with 1440p possible only at lower presets, and 4K being viable solely at Low settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 122.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K resolution with playable frame rates?*

A: At 4K, the only preset that exceeds 30 FPS is Low, which produces an average of 56.7 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra settings at 4K yield 39.9, 33.7, and 22.9 FPS respectively, meaning Ultra is not playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277).

Q: What is the GPU’s position relative to other graphics cards in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 sits at the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 13559 places it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 90.3 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 35.7 FPS, a reduction of 54.6 FPS or roughly 60% lower performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. FPS scales dramatically with resolution and settings, while the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient processing power, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the decisive component in this combo’s Undisputed performance. Its specifications—an 8 GB GDDR5 memory pool on a 256-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s bandwidth—are substantial for its era, but the core clock speeds of 1257 MHz base and 1340 MHz boost, combined with 32 ROPs, constrain its output. The GPU’s 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for 1080p gaming, but the data shows it struggles as pixel count increases.

The measured results illustrate this clearly. At 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 122.8 FPS, showing it has the raw compute to handle the game’s demands when geometry and effects are minimized. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate plummets to 22.9 FPS, a drop of 81.4% from the 1080p Low figure. This massive scaling loss indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed by the 4K resolution and the heavy visual effects of the Ultra preset.

The GPU’s 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 13559, which places it within 1.1% of the AMD Radeon Pro 455, confirm its mid-range status. In Undisputed, this translates to a card that can handle competitive play at lower settings but cannot sustain high frame rates at higher presets. The fact that the 1080p Medium score of 90.3 FPS is identical to the 1440p Low score of 90.3 FPS suggests that the GPU’s rendering load is balanced between resolution and settings complexity in a predictable way, further confirming its role as the primary performance gate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1453rd out of 1580 combos for Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is a surprisingly low position given that the CPU and GPU are both reasonably capable components from their respective generations. The ranking suggests that while the hardware is functional, it is not optimized for this particular game’s engine demands.

The combo’s low rank is largely attributable to the GPU’s limitations, as the CPU’s own benchmark performance is respectable. The i5-10400F has a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 14168, which places it in the same performance bracket as the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) and the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332). This disconnect between the CPU’s strong relative standing and the combo’s poor game-specific rank underscores that Undisputed is heavily GPU-dependent.

When compared to the 1580 total combos, the 1453rd rank means there are roughly 127 configurations that perform worse, but a vast majority of systems deliver higher frame rates. This is not a competitive setup for high-refresh-rate monitors or high-resolution gaming, but it does offer a baseline experience. The data suggests that users with this combo should prioritize lowering graphical settings over upgrading the CPU, as the GPU is the clear bottleneck in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its specifications suggest it should not be the limiting factor in Undisputed. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, this Comet Lake processor offers adequate multi-threaded performance for a sports game. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios.

Benchmark data supports this assessment. The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, indicating solid performance for its class. Its Passmark multithread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 further confirm that it can handle game logic, physics, and AI calculations without creating a significant bottleneck. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14168, shows it is a mid-to-upper tier processor.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is evident in the frame rate stability at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 122.8 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is not holding back the GPU. However, as resolution increases, the FPS drops in a pattern that aligns with GPU load, not CPU capability. The fact that the 1440p Low score of 90.3 FPS matches the 1080p Medium score exactly suggests that the CPU can maintain these frame rates regardless of the visual workload, confirming it is not the primary constraint in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 122.8 FPS on Low, 90.3 FPS on Medium, 74.7 FPS on High, and 49.6 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is a 26.5% reduction, while the jump from High to Ultra is a 33.6% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset is disproportionately demanding on the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scores are 90.3 FPS on Low, 63.7 FPS on Medium, 50.3 FPS on High, and 35.7 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Low score matches the 1080p Medium score, illustrating that doubling the pixel count has a similar impact to increasing the settings from Low to Medium. The 1440p Ultra score of 35.7 FPS is just barely above the 30 FPS threshold for playability, indicating that this resolution is only viable for lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The combo produces 56.7 FPS on Low, 39.9 FPS on Medium, 33.7 FPS on High, and 22.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low score is the only one that approaches a smooth experience, while the 4K Ultra score is nearly unplayable. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 53.8% reduction in FPS, which is less severe than the 81.4% reduction from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra, highlighting how the preset choice amplifies the resolution penalty.

Settings Recommendations

For the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 580, the measured data points to 1080p as the optimal resolution for a balanced experience. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 74.7 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. This is the recommended configuration for most users, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while providing a good balance of visual quality and performance.

For players seeking maximum competitive advantage or higher refresh rates, the Low preset at 1080p yields 122.8 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced action. However, the Medium preset at 90.3 FPS offers a better visual experience with only a 26.5% performance penalty, making it a strong alternative. The Ultra preset at 49.6 FPS is not recommended for 1080p, as it falls below 60 FPS and provides diminishing visual returns.

At 1440p, the Low preset provides 90.3 FPS, which is the only setting that maintains high frame rates at this resolution. Medium delivers 63.7 FPS, which is playable but requires a compromise on visual fidelity. High and Ultra at 1440p drop to 50.3 FPS and 35.7 FPS respectively, making them only suitable for slower-paced gameplay. For 4K gaming, only the Low preset at 56.7 FPS is viable; all other presets fall below 40 FPS, with Ultra at 22.9 FPS being effectively unplayable.