Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable performance profile in Undisputed, with the benchmark data indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate play at standard resolutions. The measured frame rates show a clear progression from excellent 1080p performance to still-playable 4K, with the CPU and GPU roles becoming increasingly distinct as the resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a predictable yet informative scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 160.1 FPS at 1080p to 119.8 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of roughly 25%. Moving from 1440p to 4K High brings the score down further to 76.6 FPS, which represents another 36% decline from the 1440p figure. This trajectory suggests that while the RTX 4060 remains the primary driver of performance at lower resolutions, the gap between resolutions narrows as the GPU becomes more saturated.

The scaling pattern becomes more dramatic when examining the Low settings row. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 274.8 FPS, which drops to 196.9 FPS at 1440p and then to 126.2 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor, as the CPU has less headroom to maintain frame rates when pixel count quadruples. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the i5-10400F may be approaching its limits, with the 274.8 FPS figure potentially constrained by the six-core processor's single-thread capabilities.

Ultra settings tell a different story entirely. The 4K Ultra result of 47.6 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, highlighting the significant cost of maximum visual fidelity at high resolution. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (78.1 FPS) to 4K Ultra (47.6 FPS) represents a 39% performance loss, which is consistent with the GPU-bound behavior seen at other settings. Notably, the 1080p Ultra score of 104.6 FPS remains well above 60 FPS, suggesting that the combo can handle maximum settings at the most popular resolution.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed to maintain 60+ FPS at Ultra settings?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 Ultra delivers 104.6 FPS, while 2560x1440 Ultra drops to 78.1 FPS, and 3840x2160 Ultra falls to 47.6 FPS. Therefore, 1440p is the highest resolution that stays above the 60 FPS threshold at Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's VRAM capacity influence 4K performance?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus width and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the combo scores 47.6 FPS, which suggests that the memory capacity and bandwidth may be insufficient for the highest texture loads at that resolution, though the GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 compute is also a factor.

Q: Which settings preset offers the largest performance jump from Ultra at 1080p?

A: Moving from Ultra (104.6 FPS) to High (160.1 FPS) at 1080p yields a 53% improvement, while High to Medium (192.7 FPS) adds another 20%, and Medium to Low (274.8 FPS) provides a further 43% increase. The High preset offers the most significant single-step gain.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: The 1080p Low result of 274.8 FPS is the highest score in the dataset, but the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.30 GHz boost clock may limit further gains. The passmark single-thread score of 2541 and 3dmark_single_thread score of 688 suggest moderate single-core performance that could constrain ultra-high frame rates.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo is ranked 893 out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the distribution. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing rather than an extreme performer, consistent with the RTX 4060's 66th percentile among all GPUs and the i5-10400F's 73rd percentile among CPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce 143.1 FPS, while High settings yield 119.8 FPS. This 23.3 FPS difference indicates that Medium offers a meaningful performance advantage with presumably modest visual trade-offs.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060's specifications directly inform its behavior in Undisputed. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory pool, paired with a 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, provides sufficient throughput for most settings but appears strained at 4K Ultra. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate drive strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 47.6 FPS indicates that the combination of memory bandwidth and compute power reaches its limits.

The GPU's 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs contribute to its ability to maintain high frame rates across settings. The 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, places it slightly above the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, delta -0.6%) and below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338, delta -0.7%). This positioning suggests that the RTX 4060 is a solid mid-range performer, which aligns with the measured FPS results showing strong 1080p and 1440p performance but 4K limitations.

The 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate efficient operation, though the end-of-life production status and 299 USD launch MSRP are notable. The GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, while narrower than x16, does not appear to hinder performance based on the measured results. The Ada Lovelace architecture's 18,900 million transistors on a 5 nm TSMC process (159 mm² die size) provide the foundation for the observed frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 893 out of 1580 tested combinations places it in the 56th percentile of all pairings, which is a moderate position given the individual component rankings. The i5-10400F's 73rd percentile among CPUs (avg benchmark score 14168) and the RTX 4060's 66th percentile among GPUs (avg benchmark score 23181) suggest that neither component is a standout, but together they form a coherent system. The rank indicates that there are 892 combinations that outperform this pairing, while 687 perform worse.

This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows competitive but not class-leading performance. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 (avg 14115, delta 0.4%), AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (avg 14277, delta -0.8%), Intel Core i5-8500 (avg 14332, delta -1.1%), and AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (avg 14336, delta -1.2%). These small deltas indicate that the i5-10400F is closely matched with several other processors, reinforcing its mid-pack positioning.

The GPU's nearest rivals show similar clustering, with the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, delta -0.6%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338, delta -0.7%), Intel Arc B580 (23021, delta 0.7%), and AMD Radeon 760M (22999, delta 0.8%). The tight delta percentages suggest that the RTX 4060 is in a highly competitive segment where small architectural differences determine ranking. The combo's overall rank of 893 reflects this competitive landscape, where the pairing lands in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the High preset at 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. The 119.8 FPS average at 1440p High is above the 60 FPS threshold and approaches the 120 Hz refresh rate that many monitors support. This configuration offers a 53% improvement over 1080p Ultra (104.6 FPS) while maintaining a higher resolution, demonstrating that High settings are more efficient than Ultra at lower resolutions.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the 1080p Medium preset at 192.7 FPS offers the best combination of smoothness and visual quality, providing a 20% improvement over High (160.1 FPS) while staying well above the 144 Hz threshold. The 1080p Low setting at 274.8 FPS is the highest score in the dataset, but the visual compromises may not be worthwhile for most users. At 4K, the High preset at 76.6 FPS is the only setting above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays, while Medium at 90 FPS offers additional headroom if slight visual degradation is acceptable.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p displays, where the 104.6 FPS result provides a playable experience. At 1440p Ultra (78.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (47.6 FPS), the performance drops become more noticeable, with the 4K result falling below the 60 FPS standard. The data suggests that High is the optimal preset for this combo across all resolutions, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS dataset reveals consistent performance tiers across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 274.8 FPS at Low, 192.7 FPS at Medium, 160.1 FPS at High, and 104.6 FPS at Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 62% performance reduction, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (82.1 FPS) and the smallest between Medium and High (32.6 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the scores are 196.9 FPS at Low, 143.1 FPS at Medium, 119.8 FPS at High, and 78.1 FPS at Ultra. The relative performance pattern mirrors 1080p, but with a narrower spread from Low to Ultra (60% reduction). The 4K resolution shows 126.2 FPS at Low, 90 FPS at Medium, 76.6 FPS at High, and 47.6 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement below 60 FPS, and the 4K Low score of 126.2 FPS is still substantially above the 1080p Ultra result, highlighting the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities.

The scaling efficiency varies by setting: Low settings show a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K (274.8 to 126.2 FPS), Medium shows a 53% reduction (192.7 to 90 FPS), High shows a 52% reduction (160.1 to 76.6 FPS), and Ultra shows a 55% reduction (104.6 to 47.6 FPS). This consistency suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound, with the CPU maintaining adequate performance across all settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (42.7 GB/s bandwidth) form the foundation for the CPU's performance. The benchmark scores—including cinebench_r23_multicore at 10297, passmark_multithread at 12115, and 3dmark_max_threads at 4735—indicate a capable mid-range processor that can handle modern game workloads.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at most settings, based on the FPS scaling patterns. The single-thread performance, evidenced by 3dmark_single_thread score of 688 and passmark_single_thread score of 2541, is adequate for maintaining high frame rates without becoming a significant bottleneck until the very highest FPS ranges. The 1080p Low result of 274.8 FPS is likely approaching the CPU's practical limit, as the 6-core/12-thread configuration may struggle to feed the GPU at such extreme frame rates.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 14168 place it slightly above the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, delta 0.4%) and below the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, delta -0.8%). The 3dmark_16_threads score of 4748 and cinebench_r20_multicore score of 4324 suggest that the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are sufficient for the game's demands, but not exceptional. The 65 W TDP and Comet Lake architecture (14 nm process) indicate a mature design that prioritizes efficiency over raw performance, which aligns with the observed frame rates that show strong but not top-tier results.