Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a specific performance profile in Undisputed, a sports title with a release date of 2023-10-10. The measured data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution, but with distinct inflection points that reveal the nature of the bottleneck across the spectrum of settings. The combination ranks 2794th out of 3718 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and finally to 3840x2160 shows a clear and consistent degradation in average FPS across all four settings presets. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 132 FPS at 1080p to 95 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 37 FPS, and then further to 60 FPS at 4K, another 35 FPS decline. This linear pattern suggests a balanced load where both the CPU and GPU are contributing to the frame output, but the magnitude of the drop between 1440p and 4K indicates a growing reliance on the graphics processor.

The Low preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the average FPS is 221, which drops to 160 FPS at 1440p and then to 101 FPS at 4K. The 61 FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p is the largest single-step drop in the entire dataset, suggesting that at the lowest settings, the system is heavily CPU-limited at 1080p. As resolution increases, the load shifts to the GPU, which explains why the 4K figure, while lower, is still very playable.

Medium settings show a similar trend but with a more moderate decline. The average FPS goes from 159 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p, and finally to 73 at 4K. The 42 FPS margin between 1440p and 1080p is smaller than the Low preset's 61 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset starts to balance the load more evenly between the processor and graphics card. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, shows the steepest relative drop, moving from 85 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 39 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that at 1080p with Low settings, the Intel Core i5-10400F is the limiting component, as the GPU is not being fully utilized. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz is likely hitting its performance ceiling in this lightweight scenario. Conversely, at 4K with Ultra settings, the Intel Arc B580, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, becomes the primary constraint, as the 39 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is a discrete graphics card built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The card features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s, with an FP32 throughput of 13.67 TFLOPS.

In this game, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 39 FPS, which is the only sub-60 FPS result in the dataset. This indicates that the B580's raw compute power is insufficient for the highest fidelity at this resolution. The performance gap between 4K Ultra (39 FPS) and 4K High (60 FPS) is 21 FPS, showing that reducing the preset from Ultra to High can yield a significant playability improvement.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is a relevant factor, though the data does not show any signs of memory capacity being exceeded. The memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s is substantial, and the benchmark results suggest that the card is able to maintain consistent frame pacing in most scenarios, as evidenced by the min FPS values for Medium settings (62 FPS at 4K, 98 FPS at 1440p, 135 FPS at 1080p). The GPU's overall benchmark position is solid, with a percentile rank of 68 versus all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 23021 places it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which has an average score of 22895, a delta of 0.6 percent.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 10th Gen desktop processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s.

The CPU's impact is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. The jump from 160 FPS at 1440p Low to 221 FPS at 1080p Low is a 61 FPS increase, which is the largest absolute gain from a resolution change in the dataset. This suggests that at 1080p, the processor is capable of feeding the GPU more frames than it can render, and the frame rate is being capped by the GPU's performance. However, the fact that the 1080p Low result (221 FPS) is not significantly higher than other 1080p results (159 FPS Medium, 132 FPS High) indicates that the CPU is also approaching its limits in this scenario.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is measured by its 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 and its max-thread score of 4735, while its single-thread score is 688. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 10283 multi-core and 1451 single-core. These scores suggest a capable processor for gaming, but not one that excels in highly threaded workloads. The percentile rank of 68 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185, places it in the same performance tier as the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 14115, a delta of 0.5 percent. In Undisputed, the CPU appears to be sufficient for maintaining high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the Ultra preset at 4K is clearly GPU-bound.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B580 holds a rank of 2794 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly three-quarters of the combinations in the database deliver higher average frame rates. This ranking is influenced by the fact that the Ultra preset at 4K produces a sub-60 FPS result, which is a common metric for performance tiering.

The ranking reflects a mid-range system that is capable of delivering playable frame rates at most settings and resolutions, but it is not a top-tier performer. The combo's performance is consistent with the individual components' standings. The CPU's percentile rank of 68 versus all CPUs is similar to the GPU's percentile rank of 68 versus all GPUs, indicating that the system is well-balanced in terms of component tier. However, the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS suggests that the system is not optimized for the highest end of the performance spectrum.

The data shows that the system is most competitive at 1080p, where it can achieve an average of 85 FPS on Ultra and 132 FPS on High. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 61 FPS, which is still acceptable, but the High preset at 95 FPS is a more comfortable margin. The 4K results are the weakest link, with only the Low preset (101 FPS) and Medium preset (73 FPS) providing frame rates above 60 FPS. The ranking of 2794 out of 3718 is a direct consequence of these 4K limitations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and the desired frame rate. For users with a 1080p display, the Medium preset provides an excellent balance, delivering an average of 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS. The High preset is also viable at 132 FPS, but the Ultra preset at 85 FPS is still playable. The Low preset at 221 FPS is excessive for most displays and suggests that the user is leaving visual quality on the table.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 95 FPS. The Medium preset at 115 FPS is also very smooth, but the High preset offers better visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is borderline, and users sensitive to frame drops may prefer to stick with High. The Low preset at 160 FPS is unnecessary for this resolution.

At 4K, the options are more limited. The Medium preset is the only setting that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, with an average of 73 FPS and a minimum of 62 FPS. The High preset at 60 FPS is exactly at the threshold, but the minimum FPS is not recorded, so it may be subject to occasional dips. The Low preset at 101 FPS is the safest option for competitive play, but the visual compromise is significant. The Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for any scenario. The data shows a clear trade-off between visual quality and frame rate, and the Medium preset at 4K appears to be the sweet spot for this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 221 FPS, the Medium preset achieves 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS, the High preset achieves 132 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves 85 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 136 FPS, showing a wide range of performance scaling.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 160 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS, the High preset delivers 95 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 61 FPS. The spread is 99 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 101 FPS, the Medium preset achieves 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 84 FPS, the High preset achieves 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves 39 FPS. The spread is 62 FPS, which is the smallest of the three resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data at all resolutions, providing a reliable indicator of frame time consistency.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: All tested resolutions can maintain an average of 60 FPS or higher, but only at specific settings. At 1920x1080, all presets from Low to Ultra exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra at 61 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low (101 FPS), Medium (73 FPS), and High (60 FPS) presets meet the target, but Ultra drops to 39 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 4K compared to High?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 39 FPS, while the High preset averages 60 FPS. This is a 21 FPS difference, or a 35 percent improvement in frame rate by reducing the preset from Ultra to High.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the frame rate of 221 FPS is likely capped by the processor's single-thread performance. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the 39 FPS average is far below the CPU's capability.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between 1080p and 4K on High settings?

A: On High settings, the average FPS drops from 132 at 1920x1080 to 95 at 2560x1440 and then to 60 at 3840x2160. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 72 FPS.

Q: Does the Medium preset provide consistent frame times?

A: Yes, the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the min/max is 135/183; at 1440p, it is 98/132; and at 4K, it is 62/84. This data indicates stable performance with no extreme frame time spikes.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to the total number of tested combos?

A: This combination ranks 2794th out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the lower 25 percent of all tested systems, indicating that the majority of combinations in the database achieve higher average frame rates.