Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff at 4K Ultra that shifts the bottleneck decisively. Benchmark results across twelve measured configurations show a system capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, yet one where the graphics card’s architectural limits become increasingly apparent as pixel count and quality settings scale upward.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear, predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 sees average FPS drop from 286.8 to 210.1, a reduction of approximately 27%. Moving further to 3840x2160 brings the average down to 133, which represents a 37% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling suggests that at Low settings, the system remains largely GPU-bound, with the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB frame buffer and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth handling the increased pixel throughput without hitting a hard wall.

The scaling story changes dramatically at Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the combo manages 111.4 FPS average. At 2560x1440, that falls to 82.1, a 26% reduction. But the jump to 3840x2160 yields only 49.4 FPS, a 40% further drop. This nonlinear degradation points to the GPU’s compute resources—specifically its 2560 shading units and 40 ray accelerators—becoming saturated. The 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is simply insufficient for the pixel shader workload at 4K Ultra in this title. The data implies that 4K is only viable for this combo at Medium settings or below, where the 96.3 FPS average at 3840x2160 remains playable.

Interestingly, the gap between High and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between High (170.1 FPS) and Ultra (111.4 FPS) is 34%. At 4K, High delivers 76.4 FPS while Ultra drops to 49.4, a 35% gap. This consistency suggests that the Ultra preset adds a relatively fixed cost in shader complexity, but the absolute FPS loss becomes more painful as the baseline frame rate erodes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings six cores and twelve threads to the pairing, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 14 nm process, provides a 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. In Undisputed, a sports title that likely relies on physics simulation and AI for opponent behavior, the CPU’s multithreaded capacity appears sufficient to avoid becoming the primary limiter at most settings.

The benchmark data supports this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 286.8 FPS average, which is far beyond what most displays can refresh. If the CPU were severely constrained, we would expect to see a ceiling effect—frame rates plateauing regardless of GPU load. Instead, the FPS scales consistently with resolution changes, indicating the i5-10400F is feeding the GPU adequately. The CPU’s 3DMark scores reinforce this: 4748 in the 16-thread test and 4735 at max threads show solid scaling from its twelve threads, while the single-thread score of 688 suggests individual core performance is adequate for game logic.

However, the data does hint at potential CPU involvement at the very highest frame rates. The 1080p Low result of 286.8 FPS is exceptionally high, and the 210.1 FPS at 1440p Low suggests the CPU is still capable of pushing well beyond 200 FPS. Yet, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 place this chip in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. This means it is a capable mid-range processor, but not a top-tier one. In scenarios where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, the CPU’s 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost may introduce minor frame pacing inconsistencies that the average FPS metric does not fully capture.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, fabricated on TSMC’s 7 nm process. Its 17,200 million transistors and 335 mm² die size house 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The GPU operates at a 2150 MHz base clock with a 2600 MHz boost and 2495 MHz game clock, delivering 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, which proves critical for the higher resolution results.

The measured data shows the GPU’s role as the dominant performance factor in most configurations. At 4K Ultra, the 49.4 FPS average represents a hard limit imposed by the GPU’s compute throughput and memory subsystem. The pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for the full Ultra preset at 4K. The GPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35327, puts it in a strong mid-to-high tier position, but Undisputed’s Ultra settings clearly demand more.

The VRAM allocation is notable. With 12 GB available, the card never appears to hit memory capacity limits even at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that performance scales smoothly between settings rather than collapsing due to VRAM swapping. The 49.4 FPS at 4K Ultra is a compute-bound result, not a memory-bound one. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 20700 and DirectX 12 score of 80 indicate solid DirectX 12 Ultimate support, which the game likely leverages for its rendering features. The 40 ray accelerators provide ray tracing capability, though the benchmark data does not isolate that workload’s impact.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the data suggests High settings (170.1 FPS) as the sweet spot—it provides ample headroom above 144 Hz refresh rates while avoiding the 39% performance penalty that Ultra demands (111.4 FPS). For players with 240 Hz displays, the Medium preset at 209.1 FPS offers a better balance, though Low at 286.8 FPS maximizes competitive advantage.

At 2560x1440, High settings (122.3 FPS) deliver the best experience for most users, comfortably exceeding 120 FPS targets. Medium at 151.9 FPS is preferable for those prioritizing higher refresh rates, while Ultra at 82.1 FPS remains acceptable for visually demanding players. The 1440p Low result of 210.1 FPS shows the combo’s ceiling at this resolution, indicating the GPU has ample headroom for High settings without sacrificing frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the data strongly recommends Medium settings (96.3 FPS) as the optimal choice. High drops to 76.4 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes, while Ultra at 49.4 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider minimum for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 133 FPS is available for esports-style play, but the visual quality loss at 4K is likely too severe to justify the frame rate gain. The measured data shows this combo is a capable 4K Medium performer, not a 4K Ultra machine.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 769th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the middle of the database. This rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing—neither component is a top-tier performer, but together they produce consistently solid results across the measured configurations. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 79th percentile ranking suggest a well-matched pairing, with the GPU slightly outperforming the CPU in relative terms.

The combo’s mid-pack ranking is particularly informative when considering the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, this system performs like a high-end machine, delivering frame rates that rival much more expensive configurations. At 4K Ultra, however, it falls to a level where many lower-ranked combos with faster GPUs would overtake it. The rank of 769 out of 1580 reflects this duality—it is a versatile performer that excels at mainstream resolutions but struggles at the extreme end of the spectrum. The nearest rival data for the CPU shows it trading blows with the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% faster) and Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% slower), while the GPU sits between the Radeon RX 5600M (0.2% faster) and RTX 3080 (1.3% slower). These narrow deltas confirm that this combo is a well-balanced, mid-tier solution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K 60 FPS?*

A: Only at Medium settings, where the measured average is 96.3 FPS. At High settings, the average drops to 76.4 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 49.4 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings provide the best balance, with a measured average of 122.3 FPS. This comfortably exceeds 120 FPS while maintaining visual quality, compared to 151.9 FPS at Medium and 82.1 FPS at Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU remains the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 286.8 FPS, and frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, indicating the i5-10400F is not constraining performance.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 12 GB frame buffer appears sufficient for Undisputed at 4K, as performance scales smoothly between settings rather than collapsing from memory exhaustion. The 432.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the measured frame rates.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in the game?

A: It ranks 769th out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the database. This reflects strong 1080p and 1440p performance with weaker 4K Ultra results.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra delivers 111.4 FPS and is playable, but High at 170.1 FPS offers much better frame pacing. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 82.1 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 49.4 FPS, making it inadvisable at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for this combo in Undisputed is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 286.8 FPS, Medium achieves 209.1 FPS, High produces 170.1 FPS, and Ultra reaches 111.4 FPS. These results show a clear performance hierarchy, with each step up in quality costing approximately 40-60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 210.1 FPS, Medium reaches 151.9 FPS, High manages 122.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 82.1 FPS. The scaling pattern mirrors 1080p but with reduced absolute headroom.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 133 FPS, Medium achieves 96.3 FPS, High produces 76.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS. This final resolution demonstrates the GPU’s limits, with only Low and Medium presets maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS. The data shows a consistent 20-30 FPS cost for each quality tier at every resolution, with the Ultra preset imposing the heaviest penalty across all three resolutions.