Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a definitive 1080p experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs. This combination ranks in the 1274th position out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates show it is far from inadequate for this sports title. The benchmark results indicate a system where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides a stable foundation that rarely limits output.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 exposes a dramatic drop in performance across all settings. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 122.7 FPS at 1080p to 90.5 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 32.2 FPS, and then plummets to 55.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54.5% decrease from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering pipeline becomes significantly more demanding as pixel count quadruples. The scaling pattern is consistent across the preset ladder, with Low settings showing the most extreme swing: 210.5 FPS at 1080p drops to 150.9 FPS at 1440p and then to 98.8 FPS at 4K.

The shape of this curve strongly suggests the RTX 2060 is the limiting component. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, are sufficient for 1080p but struggle to maintain high fill rates at 4K. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s becomes a bottleneck when pushing 8.3 million pixels per frame. At Ultra settings, the 4K average of 39.2 FPS confirms that this resolution is not viable for competitive play, while the 1080p Ultra result of 78.5 FPS shows the same settings are perfectly playable at the native resolution. The data implies that Undisputed scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 2060 has a clear ceiling around 1440p for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1274 out of 1580, this pairing sits in the 19th percentile of all tested combinations for Undisputed. This ranking is notably lower than the individual component percentiles would suggest, as the CPU holds a 73rd percentile position and the GPU sits at the 58th percentile across all benchmarks. The discrepancy indicates that the game's engine may not fully leverage the hardware's theoretical capabilities, or that the combination's performance in this specific title is hindered by factors not captured in synthetic tests.

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for this ranking. The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14168 in average benchmark performance, which is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (a mere 0.4% difference). It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.8% and the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1%, placing it in a tightly clustered group of processors. For the GPU, the RTX 2060's average score of 16074 is just 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, but it falls 1.7% behind both the Radeon Pro 5600M and the Radeon Pro 5700. These marginal differences suggest that the combo's low ranking stems from the game's specific demands rather than a fundamental hardware deficiency.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060's specifications directly explain its behavior in Undisputed. With 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, the GPU has a balanced architecture for 1080p gaming. The boost clock of 1680 MHz and base clock of 1365 MHz provide the computational throughput needed for moderate frame rates, while the 6 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for the game's textures at lower presets. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, offering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth that becomes a limiting factor at 4K.

The FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are respectable figures, but the data shows they are insufficient for Ultra settings at high resolutions. The GPU's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but appear to have minimal impact on this sports title, as the performance drop from Medium to Ultra at each resolution is substantial. At 4K, the difference between Medium (71.9 FPS) and Ultra (39.2 FPS) represents a 45.5% reduction, highlighting how the additional rendering features in Ultra overwhelm the GPU's capabilities. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 2060 is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with conservative settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all settings producing playable frame rates. At 1080p, even Ultra settings achieve 78.5 FPS, while 1440p Ultra drops to 61.1 FPS and 4K becomes marginal at 39.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 16074 is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, but it trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 1.7%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data strongly implicates the GPU. At 4K, Low settings yield 98.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 39.2 FPS, showing that pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the constraints. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 210.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 78.5 FPS. This represents a 132 FPS difference, or a 62.7% reduction in performance when switching to the highest preset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1274th out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed, placing it in the lower 20% of all systems tested.

Q: Does the CPU's performance match its ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, and its average score of 14168 is within 1.2% of its nearest rivals, indicating the processor is not the primary cause of the combo's low game-specific rank.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides a solid foundation for Undisputed, with 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process, delivers consistent performance that translates well to sports games. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth ensure that the CPU can handle the game's AI and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck.

Benchmark results show the processor's capabilities: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, while the 3DMark scores of 4748 for 16 threads and 688 for single-thread demonstrate a balanced workload distribution. The PassMark multithread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 corroborate this pattern. In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary, as the frame rate scaling with resolution is much more pronounced than any CPU-bound limitations would suggest. The 73rd percentile ranking across all CPUs confirms that the i5-10400F is a capable mid-range processor that does not hold back the RTX 2060 in this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 149.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality. The High preset at 122.7 FPS is also excellent, offering a better visual experience with only a 27.1 FPS penalty compared to Medium. For players prioritizing frame rate, Low settings at 210.5 FPS provide an exceptionally smooth experience, but the visual compromise may not be necessary given the headroom at Medium.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 107.6 FPS, which remains highly playable, while High drops to 90.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 61.1 FPS is borderline, as it approaches the threshold where motion smoothness deteriorates. For 3840x2160, only Low (98.8 FPS) and Medium (71.9 FPS) are viable, with High at 55.8 FPS and Ultra at 39.2 FPS being too demanding for consistent play. The recommendation is to use High settings at 1080p for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, or Medium at 1440p for a higher resolution experience without sacrificing frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the settings ladder shows a clear progression: Low averages 210.5 FPS, Medium averages 149.8 FPS, High averages 122.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 78.5 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 27.1 FPS reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is a 44.2 FPS reduction, indicating that Ultra settings impose a disproportionately high cost.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably: Low averages 150.9 FPS, Medium averages 107.6 FPS, High averages 90.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 61.1 FPS. The 1080p to 1440p transition reduces performance by approximately 28-36% across all settings, with the largest absolute drop occurring at Low (59.6 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low averages 98.8 FPS, Medium averages 71.9 FPS, High averages 55.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 39.2 FPS. The 1440p to 4K transition is more severe, with reductions of 34.5% to 35.8% across settings. The overall pattern from 1080p to 4K shows an average performance loss of 54.5% at High settings, confirming that the RTX 2060's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are the primary constraints in this game.