Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination ranks 671st out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This position, roughly in the 57th percentile of all combos, suggests a pairing that is well above the median but not at the extreme high end. The data indicates this is a balanced setup where neither component is dramatically holding the other back at standard resolutions, though the specific bottlenecks become clearer when examining the frame rate scaling across different settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 671 out of 1580 combos places this system in the top 42% of all tested configurations for Undisputed. This is a solid result for a mid-range pairing, and the data shows it outperforms a significant portion of the field. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus is 73, meaning it performs better than 73% of all CPUs in the database. Similarly, the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus is also 73. This symmetry in percentile ranking suggests the two components are well-matched in terms of their overall benchmark capabilities, which typically translates to fewer frame rate anomalies in games.

The combo rank is not extraordinarily high, but it is respectable. The fact that both components sit at the same percentile is telling; it implies that neither is a glaring weak point. In a game like Undisputed, which is a sports title with a mix of physics and rendering demands, this balance is advantageous. The data shows this combo is positioned to deliver smooth gameplay at most settings, but the measured FPS numbers reveal that the higher presets at 4K will challenge the system.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for a game like Undisputed, which likely requires large texture buffers at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base clock is 1435 MHz, with a boost clock of 2544 MHz and a game clock of 2171 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

The GPU has 3456 shading units, 216 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s. These specifications are more than adequate for rendering the character models and arena environments in Undisputed. The FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS indicates strong raw compute power. In the measured data, the GPU’s influence is clear: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 312.9 FPS, which is a very high number that likely exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. This suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings.

However, as settings increase to Ultra, the GPU’s workload grows. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 57.6, which shows the GPU is being pushed hard. The 12 GB VRAM is likely sufficient, but the 192-bit bus width could be a contributor to the performance drop at 4K, where memory bandwidth demands are higher. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has an avgScore of 30109, which is essentially identical to the RX 7700 XT’s 30097, showing they are equals in raw compute benchmarks.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s.

For Undisputed, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are likely sufficient to handle the game’s AI and physics calculations. The single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 688, is modest but adequate. The multi-threaded performance is stronger, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 4735. In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s role becomes evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 312.9 FPS, a number that is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU would have ample headroom at such low settings.

The CPU’s boost clock of 4.30 GHz is important for maintaining high frame rates in scenarios where the game is not GPU-bound. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the FPS is 120.6, which is still high, indicating the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output even at higher settings. However, the CPU’s older 14 nm process and lower IPC compared to newer architectures might cause it to be a limiting factor if the game has complex simulation logic. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 73 matches the GPU, reinforcing the idea that this is a balanced pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 312.9 on Low, 224.7 on Medium, 188.0 on High, and 120.6 on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a 88.2 FPS drop, which is significant but expected as more graphical effects are enabled. The drop from High to Ultra is 67.4 FPS, showing that Ultra settings are quite demanding.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS is 227.9 on Low, 164.1 on Medium, 136.4 on High, and 88.4 on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction in FPS across all settings. At Low, the drop is 85 FPS, while at Ultra, it is 32.2 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU has less impact on the lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 144.9 on Low, 104.0 on Medium, 87.1 on High, and 57.6 on Ultra. The 4K resolution significantly stresses the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 87.3 FPS, which is the largest gap across all resolutions. The data shows that the system can manage 4K at Medium settings with 104 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra settings drop to 57.6 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate displays.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K reveal the limiting component in this system. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 312.9 at 1080p to 144.9 at 4K, a reduction of 53.7%. This percentage drop is substantial and indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU would not see such a large performance hit from resolution scaling alone. At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 120.6 at 1080p to 57.6 at 4K, a reduction of 52.2%.

The consistency in the percentage drop across settings points to the GPU being the bottleneck at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a smaller FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K, as the resolution increase would not affect the CPU’s workload as much. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor at lower settings, but as resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. This is a common pattern for a balanced system, and the 50% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high frame rates?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 High settings, the system achieves 136.4 FPS, which is smooth. At 1920x1080, all settings exceed 120 FPS, with Low reaching 312.9 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 104.0, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 57.6 FPS, which may be below the preferred threshold for competitive play.

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

A: At 1080p Low, the FPS of 312.9 suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU would likely produce even higher numbers if allowed. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS of 120.6 indicates the GPU is becoming more involved.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an avgBenchmarkScore of 30097, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 30109, a deltaPct of 0. This shows they are very close in raw performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance like?

A: The CPU has a passmark_multithread score of 12115 and a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 10297. These scores indicate it is a capable 6-core processor for gaming workloads.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Undisputed?

A: The data does not show VRAM usage, but the 12 GB GDDR6 memory is likely sufficient for this game, as the FPS results do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or crashes.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the optimal experience for this combo is at 2560x1440 with High settings, yielding 136.4 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. If the user prefers higher frame rates, 1080p Medium at 224.7 FPS is an excellent choice, as it is well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings at 104.0 FPS is the best option, as it maintains a playable frame rate while offering decent visuals. Ultra settings at any resolution above 1080p are not recommended, as the FPS drops below 90 at 1440p and below 60 at 4K. The data indicates that High settings at 1440p is the sweet spot for this system, providing a high frame rate without sacrificing too much detail. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p results in a 48 FPS drop, which is not worth the marginal visual improvement. Therefore, the recommendation is to stick with High settings at 1440p for the best overall experience.