Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER lands at rank 129 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. That places this configuration in the top 8.2% of all tested pairings, which is a commanding position for a sports title that rarely demands extreme hardware. The data shows this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, though the ranking also reveals something curious: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 88th percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between those two percentiles hints at a potential bottleneck dynamic that becomes clearer when examining the measured frame rates.

What makes this rank particularly interesting is the nature of the CPU itself. The i5-10400F is a 10th-generation Comet Lake part with 6 cores and 12 threads, a configuration that was already middle-of-the-road by 2020 standards. Yet in a game like Undisputed, which is a boxing simulation with relatively contained scenes, this older architecture still manages to keep pace with the flagship RTX 4080 SUPER. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which scores 0.8% higher — all within a razor-thin margin that suggests the i5-10400F is not being held back by raw compute in this title. The rank of 129 out of 1580 implies that most of the combos ahead of this one likely feature newer, higher-core-count CPUs, but the performance delta in actual gameplay may be smaller than the spec sheet suggests.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER is the undisputed star of this pairing, and the benchmark data reflects its dominance. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that becomes critical when pushing high resolutions in Undisputed. The GPU's 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units provide the raw throughput needed to sustain the frame rates observed in the measured data. The boost clock of 2550 MHz, paired with a base clock of 2295 MHz, allows the card to maintain high utilization even when the CPU struggles to feed it data at lower resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 34245 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 0.4% higher — differences so small they are effectively noise. More telling is the comparison to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, which trails by 2.9% in average benchmark score despite being a newer generation. In Undisputed specifically, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the resolution scaling: at 4K Ultra, the combo still manages 86.8 FPS, a figure that would be impossible without the card's substantial memory bandwidth and compute resources. The 16 GB VRAM buffer is particularly relevant for a game that renders detailed fighter models and arena environments, as it prevents texture streaming bottlenecks at higher settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role that is more nuanced than its modest specifications suggest. With 6 cores and 12 threads running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, this Comet Lake processor offers enough single-thread performance to handle Undisputed's game logic and physics calculations. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while not massive by modern standards, is sufficient for a game that does not exhibit the massive cache demands of open-world titles. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 indicate balanced performance that aligns well with a sports simulation's typical workload distribution.

The data reveals an interesting pattern when examining the CPU's benchmark results and how they translate to gameplay. The Passmark single-thread score of 2541 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 688 suggest that the i5-10400F's individual cores are competent but not exceptional. However, in Undisputed, the measured frame rates at 1080p tell a different story. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 394.8 FPS — a figure so high that it exceeds the refresh rate of virtually any consumer monitor. This suggests that even at lower resolutions where the CPU should theoretically become the limiting factor, the i5-10400F's 4.30 GHz boost clock provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a severe constraint. The CPU's 65W TDP and 14nm process node may seem dated, but for a game that is not heavily threaded, the 6-core/12-thread configuration proves adequate. The nearest CPU rivals — all scoring within 1.2% of the i5-10400F — reinforce that this processor is performing at the expected level for its class, and the combo rank of 129 out of 1580 suggests the CPU is not dragging the GPU down disproportionately.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 129th out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.2% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 34245 and an average benchmark score of 53610.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data shows the CPU's percentile (73rd) is lower than the GPU's (88th), but at 1080p Low the combo still achieves 394.8 FPS, indicating the CPU does not severely limit performance in this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-10400F scores within 1.2% of its closest rivals: it is 0.4% behind the AMD EPYC 7552, 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-8500.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and why does it matter?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, which supports high-resolution textures and maintains performance at 4K settings.

Q: Does the combo achieve playable frame rates at all tested settings?

A: Yes, even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) produces 86.8 FPS, while the least demanding (1080p Low) reaches 394.8 FPS, all above playable thresholds.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern about which component dominates in Undisputed. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 26-28%, and from 1440p to 4K, the drop is another 37-38%. This consistent scaling indicates that the game is becoming increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, which is expected given the RTX 4080 SUPER's immense compute resources. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 394.8 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 220.5 FPS — still extremely high, but the 44% reduction shows the GPU is being pushed harder.

The most telling data point comes from comparing the Low and Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 214 FPS (394.8 vs 180.8), while at 4K, the gap narrows to 133.7 FPS (220.5 vs 86.8). This narrowing gap suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is partially limiting the maximum achievable frame rate, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs even at Low settings. At 4K, however, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, and the CPU's influence diminishes. The fact that 4K Ultra still produces 86.8 FPS — well above the 60 FPS target for most displays — indicates that this combo can handle maximum settings at the highest resolution without compromise. The resolution scaling also highlights the importance of the GPU's 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which allows the card to maintain high frame rates even when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. At 1080p, even Ultra settings produce 180.8 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors (typically 144Hz or 165Hz). This means users at 1080p can safely enable Ultra settings without sacrificing smoothness, as the frame rate remains far above typical display capabilities. The data shows that 1080p High (281.8 FPS) and Medium (344.8 FPS) both offer excessive headroom, making Ultra the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without any practical downside.

At 1440p, the recommendation becomes slightly more nuanced. Ultra settings produce 134 FPS, which is still above the 120Hz threshold and comfortably playable for most users. However, for those with 144Hz or higher refresh rate displays, High settings at 204 FPS might be preferable to ensure the frame rate never dips below the display's refresh rate. At 4K, the decision becomes more critical: Ultra produces 86.8 FPS, which is above 60 FPS but below 120Hz. For 4K users with 120Hz displays, High settings at 128.7 FPS offer a better balance, providing 48% more FPS than Ultra while likely delivering visually similar results in a sports game where the action is less demanding than fast-paced shooters. Medium settings at 4K (155.6 FPS) provide even more headroom but may introduce visible quality reductions. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot across all resolutions, as it maintains high frame rates while presumably retaining most visual quality features.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER in Undisputed is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 394.8 FPS
• Medium: 344.8 FPS
• High: 281.8 FPS
• Ultra: 180.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 346.9 FPS
• Medium: 245.5 FPS
• High: 204 FPS
• Ultra: 134 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 220.5 FPS
• Medium: 155.6 FPS
• High: 128.7 FPS
• Ultra: 86.8 FPS

The data reveals that the combo maintains exceptional performance across all configurations, with the lowest recorded figure being 86.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p, Ultra delivers 45.8% of Low's frame rate; at 1440p, Ultra delivers 38.6% of Low's; and at 4K, Ultra delivers 39.4% of Low's. This consistency suggests the game's settings have a predictable impact on GPU load, and the RTX 4080 SUPER's architecture handles the increased shading and texture work efficiently. The jump from Medium to High at each resolution is relatively modest (18-22% reduction), while the jump from High to Ultra is more significant (36-37% reduction), indicating that Ultra settings introduce disproportionately heavy effects. For users seeking maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p produce 394.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for even the highest refresh rate displays available. The measured data confirms that this combo is overkill for most Undisputed scenarios, but it provides the flexibility to prioritize either visual quality or frame rate without compromise.