Undisputed

The data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti shows a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet reveals the CPU's limitations at 1080p. This pairing delivers exceptional frame rates across the board, but the scaling patterns indicate that the 6-core Comet Lake processor is the primary constraint in lighter loads.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the bottleneck shifts. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 393.9 FPS, which drops to 320.2 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 201.4 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, which is a modest scaling curve for a game like this. The RTX 4070 Ti is so powerful at 1080p that the i5-10400F cannot feed it fast enough; the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2541 and 3DMark single-thread score of 688 become the limiting factor.

The pattern shifts dramatically when moving to Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 170.7 FPS, while 1440p Ultra delivers 122.7 FPS, and 4K Ultra drops to 77.2 FPS. The 4K-to-1080p ratio here is about 45%, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 124.2 FPS (from 201.4 down to 77.2), while at 1080p that same gap is 223.2 FPS (393.9 down to 170.7). This widening delta at lower resolutions is the signature of CPU saturation—the GPU has headroom that the processor cannot exploit.

The critical observation comes from High settings. At 1080p High, the system produces 262.8 FPS, which is still far above any display refresh rate. At 1440p High, it maintains 186.7 FPS, and at 4K High, it stays at 122 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on High is 53.6%, which suggests that even at 4K, the i5-10400F is still partially holding back the GPU. For a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.30 GHz boost clock, this is an expected outcome in a title that does not heavily tax multi-core performance.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F sufficient for 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes. At 4K Ultra, the combo still delivers 77.2 FPS, which is playable. Dropping to High raises this to 122 FPS, and Low settings reach 201.4 FPS. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for this game's demands.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 44900, placing it at the 85th percentile of all GPUs. It sits within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, indicating a tight cluster of performance at this tier.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 186.7 FPS. This is high enough for any 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, and the system has enough headroom to maintain smooth gameplay even during intense boxing exchanges.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the system produces 393.9 FPS, but 1440p Low only drops to 320.2 FPS. The relatively small drop (18.7%) from 1080p to 1440p indicates the CPU is limiting performance at the lower resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60Hz 4K display?

A: High settings at 4K provide 122 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. Even Ultra at 4K holds 77.2 FPS, so you have headroom to choose Ultra if you prefer visual fidelity over raw frame rate.

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, placing it at the 73rd percentile. It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.8% and the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1%, but leads the AMD EPYC 7552 by 0.4%.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz boosts up to 4.30 GHz, which is the key figure for gaming performance. The 3DMark benchmarks show a single-thread score of 688 and a 2-thread score of 1350, indicating that the processor's strength lies in its ability to handle a few heavily loaded threads rather than many moderately loaded ones. The 4-thread score of 2560 and 8-thread score of 3929 show reasonable scaling, but the max-thread score of 4735 is only 20.5% higher than the 8-thread result, confirming diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics for the boxers, and the AI opponent. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 indicate a processor that is competent but not exceptional by modern standards. The PassMark physics score of 696 and integer math score of 41471 suggest that the i5-10400F can handle the computational load, but the 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory at 42.7 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance in scenarios with large data sets.

The percentile ranking of 73 among all CPUs means this processor sits above average, but the nearest rival data shows it is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.8% slower) and Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% slower). For this game, the CPU is not the star of the show, but it provides enough single-thread performance to avoid severe bottlenecks at 1440p and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers staggering frame rates across all settings. Low produces 393.9 FPS, Medium reaches 314.1 FPS, High hits 262.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 170.7 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 20.3% reduction, while Medium to High is a 16.3% reduction, and High to Ultra is a 35% reduction. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce a significant graphical load that finally gives the GPU more work to do.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low runs at 320.2 FPS, Medium at 228 FPS, High at 186.7 FPS, and Ultra at 122.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p on Low is a 18.7% drop, which is modest and points to CPU limitation. On Ultra, the drop is 28.1%, indicating a more balanced load between CPU and GPU.

At 3840x2160, the system still impresses. Low settings yield 201.4 FPS, Medium 147.3 FPS, High 122 FPS, and Ultra 77.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point below 100 FPS, but it remains very playable. The 4K Low result of 201.4 FPS highlights the RTX 4070 Ti's raw power, as it is still over double the refresh rate of most 4K monitors.

The overall combo rank in game is 259 out of 1580 tested combinations, placing this setup in the top 16.4% of all CPU-GPU pairings tested for Undisputed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a formidable graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. With 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, it has the raw compute to handle high resolutions. The boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz allow it to maintain high utilization, while the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5024 and PassMark G3D score of 31624 place it at the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44900 puts it in the same performance class as the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% faster) and Intel Arc A730M (1.5% faster), while it leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 1.6%. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 205028 and Vulkan score of 186784 indicate strong compute capabilities.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes dominant at 4K. The fact that 4K Low produces 201.4 FPS while 4K Ultra drops to 77.2 FPS shows that the card scales well with graphical load. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are not particularly relevant for this game, but the high pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s help maintain smooth performance. The 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than sufficient for a sports title like this.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is ample for 4K textures, and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures no memory bottleneck even at Ultra settings. The card's 285 W TDP and dual-slot design mean it requires a substantial power supply, but the measured FPS data shows the performance is worth the power draw.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60Hz 4K display, Ultra settings are viable with 77.2 FPS, but High settings at 122 FPS provide a better balance of visual quality and smoothness. High settings offer a 58% improvement over Ultra while still maintaining excellent image quality, and the frame rate is high enough to avoid any screen tearing on standard 60Hz panels.

For 1440p users with 144Hz monitors, High settings at 186.7 FPS are ideal. This exceeds the refresh rate, ensuring maximum smoothness. Medium at 228 FPS is also a strong option if you prefer higher frame rates, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often worth the slight FPS reduction.

For 1080p gamers, the recommendation is Ultra at 170.7 FPS. This provides the best visual experience while still delivering frame rates far beyond any 1080p display's refresh rate. Even on a 240Hz monitor, Ultra maintains 71% of the maximum refresh, which is acceptable. If you have a 360Hz monitor, High at 262.8 FPS is the better choice.

The data shows that High settings are the sweet spot for this configuration across all resolutions. At 4K High, you get 122 FPS; at 1440p High, 186.7 FPS; and at 1080p High, 262.8 FPS. This preset provides the most consistent experience, avoiding the heavy performance hit of Ultra while delivering noticeably better visuals than Medium. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, Low settings at 393.9 FPS (1080p) or 201.4 FPS (4K) are available, but the visual compromise is substantial.