Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a dominant 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a steep performance cliff at 4K Ultra settings where frame rates become borderline. This combination ranks in the 66th percentile of all tested combos, indicating that while it is far from the top of the heap, its raw output is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate competitive play at mainstream resolutions. The benchmark results clearly separate the CPU's influence from the GPU's, with the latter becoming the definitive bottleneck only at the most demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic scaling pattern, but with an unusual twist at the top end. Across all settings, moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 yields a significant performance drop, and the descent to 3840x2160 is even steeper. However, the magnitude of these drops is heavily dependent on the graphics preset, revealing where the system's balance shifts.

At Low settings, the frame rates are astronomical, making the resolution scaling purely academic. The average FPS at 1080p is 338. Dropping to 1440p reduces that to 245, a decrease of 93 FPS or roughly 27.5%. Moving further to 4K brings the average down to 155, another 90 FPS drop (36.7% from 1440p). These massive numbers indicate that the GPU is barely taxed at low settings, and the frame rate is likely being limited by the CPU's ability to feed the renderer, even with its 6 cores and 12 threads.

The Medium preset shows a similar but slightly tamer progression. The system achieves 243 FPS at 1080p, 176 FPS at 1440p, and 111 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27.6% and 36.9% respectively, matching the Low preset's scaling almost exactly. This consistency suggests that even as the GPU load increases, the CPU remains the primary limiter at these settings, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs.

The High preset is where the scaling begins to show a more pronounced GPU influence. At 1080p, the average FPS is 202. This drops to 146 at 1440p (a 27.7% reduction) and then to 92 at 4K (a 37.0% reduction from 1440p). While the percentage drops are similar to lower presets, the absolute numbers are lower, indicating that the GPU is starting to take on more work. The system is still capable of excellent performance, but the headroom for future-proofing at 4K High is beginning to shrink.

The Ultra preset tells a completely different story. Here, the scaling is far more aggressive and the system hits a wall. The average FPS at 1080p is 130, which is still very good. However, this plummets to 94 at 1440p, a 27.7% drop that mirrors the other settings. The real catastrophe is at 4K, where the average FPS collapses to 59. This is a 37.2% drop from 1440p, and more importantly, it is the only configuration where the average frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold that is often considered the baseline for smooth gameplay.

The data strongly suggests that the limiting component shifts based on resolution and settings. At 1080p and 1440p across all presets, the CPU is likely the primary constraint, as the FPS remains extraordinarily high. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck, as the RX 7800 XT is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum visual fidelity. The 16 GB of VRAM is not the issue here, as the game's demands at 4K Ultra are likely more about raw compute and memory bandwidth than capacity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 12 MB shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores paint a picture of a mid-range CPU that is more than capable of handling the demands of a sports title like Undisputed. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and single-core score of 1451 indicate solid multithreaded and single-threaded performance, respectively.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and the rendering thread. The game is not known for being heavily CPU-bound, and the data confirms this. At 1080p Low, the system produces 338 FPS, which is an absurdly high number that far exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. This indicates that the i5-10400F is not a limiting factor at this resolution and settings combination.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is tight. Its average benchmark score is 14185, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, has a score of 14163, a delta of 0.2% in favor of the i5. The AMD EPYC 7552 is a mere 0.5% behind, while the Intel Core 7 160UL is 0.3% ahead. This clustering shows that the i5-10400F is in a highly competitive performance band, and its real-world gaming performance is likely determined more by its architecture and IPC than by raw core count.

For Undisputed, the 6-core/12-thread configuration appears ideal. The game likely doesn't utilize more than a handful of threads effectively, and the high boost clock of 4.30 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks are handled swiftly. The 3DMark scores support this, with a single-thread score of 688 and a 2-thread score of 1350. The scaling from 2 threads to 4 threads (2560) and 8 threads (3929) shows moderate efficiency, but the max-threads score of 4735 is only slightly higher than the 8-thread score, suggesting that the game's workload does not benefit significantly from more than 8 threads.

The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this system for Undisputed. The frame rates at low settings are so high that the GPU is likely idle most of the time. The CPU's role becomes more critical at higher resolutions and settings, but even then, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU. The i5-10400F provides a stable foundation, ensuring that the GPU is fed with enough data to maintain high frame rates without stuttering.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the clear star of this benchmark, and its role as the primary performance driver is evident. It is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip, featuring 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has a boost clock of 2430 MHz and a game clock of 2124 MHz.

The GPU's raw power is reflected in its benchmark scores, with a Passmark G3D score of 24176 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4157. However, its percentile ranking is surprisingly low at 51, and its average benchmark score of 11627 is very close to rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which scores 11680 (a -0.5% delta). This is a stark contrast to its real-world gaming performance in Undisputed, where it delivers exceptional frame rates. This suggests that synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture the GPU's strengths in this particular game engine.

In Undisputed, the RX 7800 XT's performance is spectacular at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High, it achieves 202 FPS, and at 1440p High, it still manages 146 FPS. These numbers are well above the typical 144 Hz refresh rate of gaming monitors, making the GPU more than sufficient for competitive play. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is ample for this game, as the highest VRAM usage is likely at 4K Ultra, but the data does not indicate any memory-related performance issues.

The GPU's role becomes most critical at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 59. This is the only configuration where the GPU fails to maintain 60 FPS, and it highlights the limits of the RX 7800 XT's compute power. The 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not enough to handle 4K Ultra settings in this title without compromise. The drop from 4K High (92 FPS) to 4K Ultra (59 FPS) is a 35.9% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset adds a significant rendering load.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s is a critical factor at high resolutions. The 256-bit bus and 16 GB of GDDR6 provide enough bandwidth to feed the 96 ROPs and 3840 shaders, but the 4K Ultra workload appears to be memory-bandwidth sensitive. The data suggests that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck at 4K Ultra, and reducing settings to High or Medium will yield substantial improvements in frame rate, as evidenced by the 111 FPS at 4K Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1236 out of 3718 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the 66.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested systems. This is a strong result, but not an elite one, indicating that while the combo is powerful, there are many more expensive and newer configurations that offer higher frame rates.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance, as the CPU is not a significant bottleneck in this game. The RX 7800 XT's strong showing at 1080p and 1440p is what pushes the combo up the ranks. The 4K Ultra result, while playable at 59 FPS, likely prevents the combo from ranking higher, as many top-tier combos would maintain 60+ FPS at that setting.

To put the rank in perspective, the combo is in the top third of all tested systems. This means it is a high-performance setup that can handle Undisputed with ease at most settings. The data shows that the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers frame rates that are far beyond what most users need. The 4K Ultra result is the only weak point, but it is still playable, which confirms the GPU's capabilities.

The rank of 1236 is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather a reflection of the competitive landscape. Many tested combos include newer, higher-end CPUs and GPUs that cost significantly more. The i5-10400F and RX 7800 XT combo offers a balanced performance profile, but it does not have the raw power to compete with flagship systems in the 4K Ultra tier. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is a top-tier choice, as evidenced by its high percentile ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this combo to achieve 144 FPS?

A: The system achieves 146 FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings, and 202 FPS at 1920x1080 on High settings. For a consistent 144 FPS experience, 1440p High is the optimal choice, as it provides a balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, the system can achieve 243 FPS on Medium and 338 FPS on Low, but High settings are already well above 144 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, it can handle 4K, but with caveats. The system achieves 92 FPS at 4K High, 111 FPS at 4K Medium, and 155 FPS at 4K Low. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 59, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For smooth 4K gameplay, it is recommended to use High settings or lower.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163, which is a 0.2% delta in favor of the i5. The AMD EPYC 7552 is 0.5% behind, and the Intel Core 7 160UL is 0.3% ahead. The scores are all within a 1% margin, indicating very similar synthetic performance.

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

A: At 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates are exceptionally high (338 FPS on Low). The GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution, as the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to drive frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT?

A: The launch MSRP of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is 499 USD.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 1236 out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the 66.8th percentile. This means it outperforms approximately two-thirds of all tested systems for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact measured average FPS values for the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination in Undisputed, broken down by resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 338. The Medium preset yields an average of 243 FPS, with a minimum of 207 and a maximum of 280. High settings produce an average of 202 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still very fast, brings the average down to 130 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. The Low preset achieves an average of 245 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 176 FPS, with a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 202. High settings result in an average of 146 FPS. The Ultra preset drops the average to 94 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system still shows strong performance, but the scaling is less forgiving. The Low preset reaches an average of 155 FPS. The Medium preset provides an average of 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 128. The High preset yields an average of 92 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 59 FPS.

These numbers show a clear progression: the system is capable of far more than 60 FPS at all settings up to 1440p, and even at 4K it only drops below that threshold on the most demanding Ultra preset. The data confirms that this combo is a high-performance option for Undisputed, with the GPU acting as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions and the CPU providing sufficient headroom at lower ones.