Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers an exceptional experience in Undisputed, with benchmark data showing that the combination is heavily GPU-bound at standard resolutions but reveals a clear CPU limitation at 1080p. The measured FPS across all settings and resolutions indicates that this combo ranks in the 300th position out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems tested for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern that becomes increasingly CPU-limited at lower resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 246.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 177.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 69.1 FPS, and then further to 113.4 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a total decrease of 133.5 FPS from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU begins to constrain performance at 1080p.

The Low settings preset provides the clearest evidence of CPU limitation. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 395.1 FPS, which drops to 301.1 FPS at 2560x1440 and 188.7 FPS at 3840x2160. The fact that the 1080p Low result exceeds 390 FPS suggests that the i5-10400F is approaching its maximum output capability for this game, as the GPU has more headroom than the CPU can feed at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Medium at 1080p shows a reduction from 395.1 to 297.8 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact on frame rates even at lower resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the resolution scaling becomes more pronounced, with 162.1 FPS at 1080p dropping to 113.9 FPS at 1440p and 74.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 53.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K, demonstrating that the Ultra preset places significant load on the GPU. The 4K Ultra result of 74.7 FPS remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combo can handle maximum settings at 4K, though with less headroom than at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture processor, built on a 14 nm process, has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The benchmark results for this CPU show a single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and a max-thread score of 4735, indicating balanced multi-threading capability.

The CPU's role in Undisputed becomes evident when examining the 1080p Low preset result of 395.1 FPS. This extremely high frame rate suggests that the i5-10400F can handle the game's simulation and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck at lower graphical loads. However, the single-thread performance of 688 in 3DMark and 1453 in Cinebench R23 indicates that the processor's individual core performance is modest compared to modern alternatives, which could limit performance in scenarios where the game relies heavily on single-threaded processing.

The processor's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14168, places it close to rivals such as the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.4% faster) and the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332, 1.1% slower). This positioning suggests that the i5-10400F provides adequate processing power for Undisputed, but its 6-core/12-thread configuration and 2.90 GHz base clock mean that it cannot fully utilize the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz contribute to its strong performance, with the memory running at 21 Gbps effective.

The GPU's benchmark results demonstrate its substantial capability, with a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627. The 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576, places it slightly below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653, 0.2% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723, 0.3% slower). This positioning indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end graphics card that can handle demanding titles like Undisputed at high resolutions and settings.

The GPU's role in Undisputed is clearly dominant at 4K resolution, where the High preset produces 113.4 FPS and Ultra produces 74.7 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's texture requirements at Ultra settings across all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide ample computational power for the game's physics-based boxing simulation.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 300th out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed, placing it in the top 19% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the strong GPU performance paired with a mid-range CPU that occasionally limits performance at lower resolutions but provides sufficient power for the game's requirements at higher graphical settings.

The combo's ranking is consistent with the individual component rankings: the GPU's 84th percentile places it in the top tier of graphics cards, while the CPU's 73rd percentile indicates a solid mid-range processor. The combination leverages the GPU's strength while accepting the CPU's limitations, resulting in a system that excels at 1440p and 4K gaming but cannot reach the extremely high frame rates possible with more powerful processors at 1080p with Low settings.

Compared to other combinations in the database, this pairing offers balanced performance for Undisputed, with the GPU being the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions. The 300th rank out of 1580 combos demonstrates that while there are many faster systems, particularly those with newer CPUs, this combination provides a strong gaming experience without requiring the absolute top-tier processor.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 provides the best balance of performance and visual quality, with High settings producing 177.8 FPS and Ultra producing 113.9 FPS, both well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the High preset produces 113.4 FPS and Ultra produces 74.7 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming is playable with all settings including maximum quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 395.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution since the GPU could potentially render even higher frame rates if the processor could feed it faster.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to similar GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, placing it 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% below the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, but 1.4% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580X.

Q: What settings provide the highest frame rates?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces the highest average FPS at 395.1, followed by Low at 2560x1440 with 301.1 FPS and Medium at 1920x1080 with 297.8 FPS.

Q: Is the i5-10400F sufficient for this game?

A: The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking and 6-core/12-thread configuration provide adequate performance for Undisputed, with the processor only becoming a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings where frame rates exceed 390 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data suggests using High settings at 2560x1440 as the optimal balance. This configuration produces 177.8 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining good visual quality. At this resolution, High settings offer a significant improvement over Medium (218.5 FPS) in visual fidelity while still delivering more than double the frame rate of Ultra (113.9 FPS).

For players prioritizing maximum visual quality, Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce 113.9 FPS, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS and provides the best graphical experience without sacrificing smoothness. At 4K resolution, High settings (113.4 FPS) are recommended over Ultra (74.7 FPS) to maintain higher frame rates, as the visual difference between High and Ultra is typically less noticeable than the 38.7 FPS performance gap.

Players with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p should consider Medium settings, which produce 297.8 FPS, allowing full utilization of 240Hz displays. The Low preset at 1080p (395.1 FPS) offers the highest possible frame rates but sacrifices visual quality, making it suitable only for competitive play where frame rate is prioritized over graphics.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces the following average FPS values: Low settings deliver 395.1 FPS, Medium settings deliver 297.8 FPS, High settings deliver 246.9 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 162.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of 233 FPS, or 59% of the Low preset's performance, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact on frame rates at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the measured results are: Low settings produce 301.1 FPS, Medium settings produce 218.5 FPS, High settings produce 177.8 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 113.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by 23.8% at Low settings, 26.6% at Medium, 28% at High, and 29.7% at Ultra, showing a consistent scaling pattern across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves: Low settings at 188.7 FPS, Medium settings at 140 FPS, High settings at 113.4 FPS, and Ultra settings at 74.7 FPS. The 4K results show that the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, with the difference between Low and Ultra settings being 114 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K remains the most demanding configuration tested, producing 74.7 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for playable performance.