Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Undisputed, with the data showing that the GPU is the dominant performance driver across all tested settings. The most significant insight from the resolution scaling analysis is that this combination is exceptionally well-balanced, maintaining high frame rates even at 4K, though the performance cost of Ultra settings reveals a clear ceiling that users should respect.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark data for Undisputed reveals a predictable scaling pattern that shifts in character depending on the graphics preset. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 374.3 FPS, which drops to 270.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 169.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is translating resolution increases into proportional workload changes.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. At High settings, the frame rate moves from 225.7 FPS at 1080p, to 160.7 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 99.6 FPS at 4K. This is a 55.9% drop from the baseline 1080p figure, suggesting that the additional shading and texture work at High settings amplifies the resolution penalty. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 267.4 FPS at 1080p falling to 196.2 FPS at 1440p and then to 123.4 FPS at 4K.

Ultra settings present the steepest curve. At 1080p, the combo still manages 140.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. However, at 1440p the frame rate falls to 103.6 FPS, and at 4K it reaches 66.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 52.7%, which is proportionally similar to other presets, but the absolute numbers place 4K Ultra near the edge of playability for competitive play. The data suggests that the limiting component during resolution scaling is unambiguously the GPU, as the CPU's workload remains constant while the GPU's pixel and texture processing requirements grow with each resolution step.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the star of this pairing, and its specifications explain the benchmark results. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, built on the AD104 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the texture and geometry demands of Undisputed at all tested resolutions.

The GPU's 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. These figures align with the measured performance: the GPU can push high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p even at Ultra settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 66.7 FPS indicates that the GPU's raw throughput becomes the bottleneck when both resolution and quality settings are maximized. The 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability ensures that the GPU is not struggling with the physics or AI calculations in Undisputed, but rather with the sheer volume of pixels at 4K.

The GPU's 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this sports title, which favors traditional rasterization. The 200 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest a power-efficient card, and its 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its position as a high-end part. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 4070 is 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, though it trails the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9% in average benchmark scores, indicating that synthetic tests may not fully capture its gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds the rank of 445 out of 1580 combos. This places it in the top 28.2% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given that the CPU is a mid-range part from the Comet Lake generation while the GPU is a high-end Ada Lovelace offering.

The ranking suggests that the combination outperforms a majority of tested systems, but it is not among the elite configurations. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking indicate that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The combo rank of 445 out of 1580 implies that there are 444 systems that achieve higher frame rates in Undisputed, likely featuring newer CPUs with higher single-thread performance or more powerful GPUs.

The data shows that the combo's position is not limited by the GPU, which is capable of producing 374.3 FPS at 1080p Low. Instead, the CPU's performance characteristics, particularly its 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, may constrain the system in certain scenarios. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Undisputed, but the 14 nm process node and Comet Lake architecture are older compared to the GPU's 5 nm Ada Lovelace design, creating a generational gap that likely impacts the overall ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive picture of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 374.3 FPS on Low, 267.4 FPS on Medium, 225.7 FPS on High, and 140.9 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that the system is capable of running at extremely high refresh rates at 1080p, with even Ultra settings providing sufficient headroom for a 144 Hz monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressive. Low settings produce 270.9 FPS, Medium delivers 196.2 FPS, High reaches 160.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 103.6 FPS. The 1440p results show that the combo can comfortably handle high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution, though Ultra settings may require a G-Sync display to smooth out the frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. Low settings still manage 169.7 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. Medium produces 123.4 FPS, High delivers 99.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 66.7 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the GPU to its limits, with the frame rate dropping below the 70 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth.

The pattern across all resolutions shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings is roughly 2.6 to 2.8 times the frame rate. At 1080p, the difference is 233.4 FPS (from 374.3 to 140.9). At 1440p, the difference is 167.3 FPS (from 270.9 to 103.6). At 4K, the difference is 103 FPS (from 169.7 to 66.7). This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is handling the quality settings uniformly across resolutions, with no unexpected bottlenecks emerging.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this combination, but its specifications are adequate for Undisputed. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game's demands.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate solid performance for its class. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 show that it can handle both threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks effectively. The PassMark multi-thread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 further confirm its capabilities. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors places it above the median, and its average benchmark score of 14168 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7552, which is 0.4% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which is 0.8% behind.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is likely limited to game logic, physics calculations, and AI opponent behavior. The 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for these tasks, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Low settings where the GPU is not heavily loaded. The 3dmark single-thread score of 688 and 2-thread score of 1350 suggest that the CPU can keep up with the game's frame pacing requirements, and the boost clock of 4.30 GHz provides responsive single-core performance.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combination. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 374.3 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame generation capability. However, the CPU's 14 nm process node and Comet Lake architecture are older than the GPU's 5 nm Ada Lovelace design, and this generational gap may explain why the combo ranks 445 out of 1580 rather than higher.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides an excellent balance with 160.7 FPS, while 4K High still delivers 99.6 FPS. For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low achieves 374.3 FPS.

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

A: Yes, at 4K Medium the combo produces 123.4 FPS, and at 4K High it delivers 99.6 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 66.7 FPS, which may be below the threshold for competitive play.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, but 1.9% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A and 2.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070?

A: The data suggests the CPU is adequate, as the combo achieves 374.3 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking and 6-core/12-thread configuration are sufficient for Undisputed, though the GPU is the stronger component.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra is 84.8 FPS slower than High (225.7 vs 140.9). At 1440p, the difference is 57.1 FPS (160.7 vs 103.6). At 4K, the difference is 32.9 FPS (99.6 vs 66.7).

Q: Does the combo's rank of 445 out of 1580 indicate good performance?

A: Yes, this places the combo in the top 28.2% of all tested systems, showing that it outperforms the majority of configurations while not being among the top-tier elite.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance priorities. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 225.7 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium's 267.4 FPS while still exceeding the refresh rate capabilities of most monitors. The Ultra preset at 140.9 FPS is also viable for 1080p, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is often minimal compared to the 84.8 FPS performance cost.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 160.7 FPS is the standout recommendation. This setting delivers smooth gameplay that exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates, and it does so while maintaining high visual fidelity. Medium at 196.2 FPS is a viable alternative for those who prioritize frame rates above all else, but the jump from Medium to High is worth the 35.5 FPS trade-off for most players. Ultra at 103.6 FPS is still playable, but it approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 123.4 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. This setting provides a substantial improvement over Low's 169.7 FPS in terms of graphical fidelity while maintaining frame rates that are smooth on most 4K displays. High at 99.6 FPS is also acceptable, though it may require a VRR display to avoid tearing. Ultra at 4K produces 66.7 FPS, which is below the 70 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for a smooth experience, so it is only recommended for players who prioritize visual quality over competitive performance.

The data consistently shows that High settings provide the most efficient performance-to-quality ratio across all resolutions. The 225.7 FPS at 1080p, 160.7 FPS at 1440p, and 99.6 FPS at 4K are all respectable figures that allow the RTX 4070 to demonstrate its capabilities without pushing the GPU into diminishing returns. For players who want to maximize frame rates, the Low preset delivers exceptional numbers, but the visual compromise is significant. The Medium preset serves as a middle ground, offering improved visuals over Low while maintaining high performance. Ultimately, the High preset is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides the best experience per the measured rows.