Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Undisputed, ranging from a highly playable 62.7 FPS at 4K High to a blistering 226.5 FPS at 1080p Low. This pairing, ranking 1173rd out of 1580 tested combinations, demonstrates that the game’s performance is heavily dictated by both resolution and the graphics preset, with the data revealing a clear scaling pattern that points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the performance limit lies. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 137.7 at 1920x1080 to 102.2 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 35.5 FPS, and then further down to 62.7 at 3840x2160. This represents a 54.5% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K, a substantial hit that is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The data suggests that the Radeon RX 6600 XT's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor as the pixel count increases.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling pattern is even more pronounced. The average FPS at 1080p is 226.5, which drops to 164.1 at 1440p and then to 103.3 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.4%, nearly identical to the High preset. This consistency is a strong indicator that even with the lowest graphical settings, the GPU is still the component that is being stressed the most. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be keeping up with the demands of the game, as the frame rate scales almost perfectly with the number of pixels being rendered.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is also telling. At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 119.4 at 2560x1440 to 79.1 at 3840x2160, a 33.7% drop. This is a larger relative decrease than the 27.7% drop seen when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings. This non-linear scaling is a classic sign of a GPU that is running out of fillrate or memory bandwidth as the resolution increases. The 128-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth of the RX 6600 XT are likely contributing factors to this steep decline at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is clearly the dominant factor in these benchmark results. The data shows that the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and its clock speeds are instrumental in determining the final frame rates. The GPU has a base clock of 1968 MHz and a boost clock of 2589 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 2048 shading units, allow for the high frame rates seen at 1080p, but the performance drop at 4K suggests that the memory subsystem is a bottleneck. The 128-bit bus width, while paired with fast 16 Gbps effective memory, may not provide enough bandwidth for the demands of 4K rendering in a sports title like Undisputed.

The GPU's performance percentile of 71 places it in the upper tier of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 27985 is very close to its nearest rivals. For example, it is only 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti and 0.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 in average score. This suggests that the RX 6600 XT is a capable performer, but the measured FPS data shows that its limits are reached when pushing 4K resolution with high-detail settings. The drop from 79.1 FPS at 4K Medium to 38.2 FPS at 4K Ultra is a massive 51.7% decrease, highlighting the significant performance cost of the Ultra preset on this GPU.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB appears to be adequate for the tested settings, as the game does not show any signs of a hard crash or stutter that would typically indicate memory overflow. However, the Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 38.2 FPS, suggests that the GPU is struggling with the combination of high resolution, texture detail, and other visual effects. The data implies that the GPU's compute power, rated at 10.60 TFLOPS for FP32, is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but is not enough to maintain a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K on the highest settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 137.7 FPS, indicating a very smooth experience for most displays.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 38.2, which is a 55.9% drop from the 86.6 FPS achieved at 1080p Ultra. This shows that the Ultra preset is extremely demanding at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. This is evident from the steep frame rate drops as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 60 FPS experience on Ultra settings?

A: The only Ultra preset that achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher is at 1920x1080, where it scores 86.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 60.9 FPS, which is just barely above the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is ranked 1173rd out of 1580 tested combinations for Undisputed.

Q: How much of a performance increase is seen when lowering settings from High to Medium at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, moving from High to Medium settings increases the average FPS from 102.2 to 119.4, a 16.8% improvement in performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT finds itself in the lower-middle portion of the performance leaderboard for Undisputed, with a rank of 1173 out of 1580 tested combos. This placement, in the 74th percentile, is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU's percentile of 73 and the GPU's percentile of 71 both suggest that they are solidly mid-range to upper-mid-range parts, yet their combined performance in this specific game places them lower than the sum of their parts might imply. This indicates that Undisputed may have specific optimization quirks or engine characteristics that prevent this pairing from achieving a higher standing.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-10400F is tightly clustered with the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher score) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (-0.8% lower score). This shows that in synthetic benchmarks, the i5-10400F is a very average performer for its class. Similarly, the GPU is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (0.1% higher score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (-0.9% lower score). The fact that the combo ranks so low despite these component scores suggests that the game's frame rate is not solely determined by raw processing power, but perhaps by other factors like driver overhead or memory latency. The rank implies that many other CPU and GPU pairings, likely with different balances of processing power and memory bandwidth, are better suited to deliver higher frame rates in this title.

The ranking also highlights that while the individual pieces are competent, their combination does not create a synergy that pushes the system higher in the rankings. The data shows that a significant portion of the 1580 tested combos are able to outperform this setup, meaning there are likely many alternative pairings that offer a better experience. This is a crucial data point for understanding the expected performance envelope of this hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting but essential role in these results. The CPU's base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz, along with its 12 MB of shared L3 cache, appear to be sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios. The benchmark results show that the CPU does not bottleneck the system at 1080p, as evidenced by the very high frame rates of 226.5 FPS on Low settings. This suggests that the game is not heavily dependent on single-threaded performance for this pairing, as the 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453 are modest.

The data implies that the CPU's 12 threads are enough to keep the frame rate from being CPU-limited, as the performance scaling with resolution is consistent with a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's average benchmark score of 14168 and its percentile of 73 indicate that it is a capable processor, but its performance is not the highlight of this combo. The Passmark multi-thread score of 12115 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 show that it can handle multi-threaded tasks, but the game's frame rates are more heavily influenced by the GPU.

The fact that the FPS does not significantly increase when moving from 4K to lower resolutions in a way that would indicate a CPU limit confirms that the i5-10400F is doing its job without becoming the primary constraint. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 42.7 GB/s bandwidth is adequate, but it is not a high-bandwidth platform. The data suggests that the CPU is a stable foundation that allows the GPU to perform to its full potential, but it does not contribute to any exceptional performance gains in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of the system's capabilities across different settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. The Low preset yields an average of 226.5 FPS, which is an exceptionally high frame rate. The Medium preset drops to 165.0 FPS, still providing a very smooth experience. High settings produce 137.7 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset achieves a playable 86.6 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the combo is most comfortable, with all presets exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance is still strong but the strain begins to show. The Low preset delivers 164.1 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings provide 119.4 FPS, and High settings maintain a solid 102.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 60.9 FPS, which is just on the edge of the ideal 60 FPS target. This resolution is a good balance for this hardware, providing high frame rates for competitive play and playable performance on the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Low preset is the only one that provides a truly smooth experience at 103.3 FPS. Medium settings drop to 79.1 FPS, which is still playable. High settings produce 62.7 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 38.2 FPS, which is not a smooth experience for a sports game. This resolution is best reserved for lower settings if a high frame rate is desired.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this hardware is dependent on the user's display and preferences.

For users with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is the best choice. The average of 86.6 FPS is well above the standard 60 FPS target and provides a high level of visual fidelity. If the user has a high refresh rate monitor, dropping to High settings yields 137.7 FPS, which is an excellent frame rate for a competitive edge, while Medium settings at 165.0 FPS offer an even smoother experience.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is the most balanced recommendation. It delivers an average of 102.2 FPS, which is a great combination of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset, at 60.9 FPS, is playable but may not be consistent enough for all users. For those prioritizing frame rate, the Medium preset at 119.4 FPS is a strong alternative that still looks good.

For 4K displays, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 103.3 FPS. The Medium preset is playable at 79.1 FPS, but the High preset at 62.7 FPS is borderline. The Ultra preset should be avoided, as the 38.2 FPS average is likely to feel sluggish and detract from the gameplay experience. The data clearly shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p for a high-quality experience, with 4K being reserved for lower settings.