Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a remarkably consistent experience across Undisputed's settings ladder, with the measured data revealing a system that scales predictably from 4K Ultra down to 1080p Low. The combo ranks 1722 out of 2813 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the actual frame rates tell a story of a capable sports title performer that balances CPU and GPU demands in unexpected ways. The 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor with its 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clock, combined with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU featuring 2560 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, creates a pairing that shows distinct behavioral shifts depending on resolution and preset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data strongly suggests that Medium settings provide the most balanced experience across all three resolutions, offering the best compromise between visual fidelity and frame rate stability. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 200 FPS, which represents a substantial improvement over High's 144 FPS while only sacrificing some visual quality. The frame time consistency at Medium is notable, as the 147 FPS minimum indicates the system rarely dips below what most displays can refresh, making this the sweet spot for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, Medium again proves superior, posting 125 FPS average with a 107 FPS minimum and 144 FPS maximum. This is particularly impressive because it maintains a 60+ FPS floor while delivering 21 FPS more than High's 104 FPS average. The 1440p Medium result suggests the RTX 5050 has enough headroom to handle the extra pixels without sacrificing smoothness, and the 107 FPS minimum means even demanding scenes stay well above typical display refresh rates.

For 4K, the recommendation shifts slightly. Medium at 3840x2160 produces 79 FPS average with 67 FPS minimum and 91 FPS maximum, which is the only 4K preset that maintains a 60 FPS floor while delivering acceptable visual quality. High at 4K drops to 66 FPS average, which is playable but leaves no margin for demanding scenes, while Ultra at 4K falls to 42 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for most players. Low at 4K achieves 110 FPS but sacrifices too much visual detail for a sports title where character models and arena details matter.

The data indicates that Low settings are only truly beneficial at 1080p, where the 241 FPS average provides maximum responsiveness for players with high-refresh displays. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p only costs 68 FPS while providing significantly better visuals, making Medium the clear recommendation for most users. At higher resolutions, Low's visual compromises become more apparent, and the frame rate gains over Medium diminish proportionally.

GPU Role

The RTX 5050's specifications reveal why it performs so consistently in Undisputed. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivering 320.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU has ample memory capacity for a sports title that doesn't require massive texture streaming. The 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs provide a balanced compute-to-output ratio, and the 205.8 GTexel/s texture rate suggests the card can handle the detailed character models and arena environments without bottlenecking on texture fill.

The GPU's clock behavior is telling. The base clock of 2317 MHz and boost clock of 2572 MHz represent a modest 11% boost headroom, which explains why performance scales predictably across settings rather than showing sudden jumps or collapses. The 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient for a game like Undisputed, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, and the pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s indicates the card can output frames quickly enough to support the high refresh rates seen at 1080p and 1440p.

The RTX 5050's benchmark scores contextualize its gaming performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 and PassMark G3D score of 17326 place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (-1.6% delta). The GPU compute score of 9184 in PassMark is notably lower relative to its G3D score, suggesting that Undisputed's rendering workload leans more on rasterization than compute, which plays to the RTX 5050's strengths.

The 8 GB memory capacity becomes a factor at 4K Ultra, where the 42 FPS average suggests the GPU may be hitting memory bandwidth limits or capacity constraints. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest by modern standards, and at 4K with Ultra textures, the memory subsystem likely becomes the limiting factor. However, at 1080p and 1440p, the memory configuration proves entirely adequate, with the GPU consistently delivering frame rates that exceed typical display capabilities.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with 12 MB of shared L3 cache provides sufficient processing power for Undisputed's simulation and physics calculations. The processor's 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock represent a substantial frequency range, and the 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth on dual-channel DDR4 is adequate for feeding the GPU without creating a bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark results show a processor that excels in multithreaded workloads relative to its single-thread performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 versus single-core score of 1451 indicates a 7.1x scaling factor, which is healthy for a 6-core part. The 3DMark scores tell a similar story: 4748 at 16 threads versus 688 at single thread, showing strong scaling across cores. This suggests Undisputed benefits from the CPU's multithreading capabilities, particularly in scenes with many characters or complex physics interactions.

The nearest CPU rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% delta), Intel Core 7 160UL (-0.3% delta), AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% delta), and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (-0.6% delta). This tight clustering indicates the i5-10400F's performance profile is well-understood and predictable. The 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it handles most gaming workloads competently, and in Undisputed specifically, the CPU appears to provide enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5050 at most settings.

The PassMark multithread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 further illustrate the CPU's balanced nature. The data compression score of 185944 and floating point math score of 25956 indicate strong general-purpose computing capabilities, which translate well to game logic and physics calculations. For Undisputed, the CPU's role seems most critical at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU can render frames quickly enough to expose any CPU limitations.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 at Medium settings provides the best balance, with 125 FPS average and a 107 FPS minimum. This resolution offers significantly better visual detail than 1080p while maintaining frame rates well above 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 scores 21035 in the average benchmark, sitting between the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, 1.6% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, -0.6% delta). This places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Undisputed?

A: Yes, the 8 GB GDDR6 memory proves sufficient at all tested settings. Even at 4K Ultra, which produces 42 FPS average, the performance limitation appears to be memory bandwidth rather than capacity, as the 320.0 GB/s bandwidth is the more likely constraint.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data suggests minimal CPU bottlenecking. The i5-10400F's 6-core configuration with 12 threads provides adequate processing power, as evidenced by the 241 FPS at 1080p Low, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU at high frame rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured data shows 144 FPS average at 1080p High. This is the third-highest result at that resolution, behind Medium's 173 FPS and Low's 241 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1722 out of 2813 tested configurations in Undisputed, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. However, the actual frame rates indicate playable performance at most settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals interesting insights about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Medium settings, performance drops from 173 FPS at 1080p to 125 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then to 79 FPS at 4K (a 37% decrease from 1440p). This scaling pattern suggests a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU's workload remains constant while the GPU's pixel-pushing demands increase exponentially with resolution.

The High settings scaling tells a similar story: 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p (28% decrease), and 66 FPS at 4K (37% decrease). The consistency of these percentage drops across different presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains adequate headroom. The Low settings scaling shows 241 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p (28% decrease), and 110 FPS at 4K (37% decrease), following the identical pattern.

The Ultra settings reveal a more dramatic drop: 92 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p (27% decrease), and 42 FPS at 4K (37% decrease). The consistent 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 37% drop from 1440p to 4K across all presets indicates that the scaling is purely resolution-driven rather than settings-dependent. This uniformity suggests the RTX 5050's rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel count, with no unexpected bottlenecks emerging at any resolution.

The 4K to 1080p frame rate ratios are particularly telling. At Medium, 4K produces 79 FPS versus 173 FPS at 1080p, meaning 4K delivers approximately 46% of the 1080p performance. This ratio is consistent with what would be expected from a GPU-bound scenario, as 4K contains four times the pixels of 1080p but the renderer becomes less efficient at higher resolutions due to memory bandwidth limitations. The RTX 5050's 320.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be the primary constraint at 4K, as the 8 GB capacity itself is not exceeded even at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce 241 FPS average, which represents the maximum frame rate measured in this dataset. Medium settings achieve 173 FPS average with a 147 FPS minimum and 200 FPS maximum, providing excellent consistency with only a 53 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. High settings drop to 144 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 92 FPS average. The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy where each settings tier costs approximately 30% performance, with the exception of the Low to Medium jump which costs 28%.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally but remains highly playable. Low settings produce 174 FPS average, which is only 28% below the 1080p result, indicating the GPU handles the extra pixels efficiently at lower settings. Medium settings achieve 125 FPS average with a 107 FPS minimum and 144 FPS maximum, maintaining a tight 37 FPS spread that suggests consistent frame pacing. High settings drop to 104 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 67 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate that Medium settings provide the best experience, as the 107 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during intense boxing sequences.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more variable across settings. Low settings produce 110 FPS average, which is still highly playable, but Medium settings drop to 79 FPS with a 67 FPS minimum and 91 FPS maximum. The 24 FPS spread at 4K Medium indicates more frame time variance than at lower resolutions, likely due to memory bandwidth pressure. High settings produce 66 FPS average, which hovers near the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra settings fall to 42 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for most players. The 4K results show that this combo can handle 4K gaming but requires careful settings selection to maintain consistent performance.

The minimum FPS data available for Medium settings across all resolutions reveals important consistency information. At 1080p, the 147 FPS minimum represents 85% of the average, at 1440p the 107 FPS minimum represents 86% of the average, and at 4K the 67 FPS minimum represents 85% of the average. This remarkably consistent ratio indicates the system maintains stable frame delivery regardless of resolution, with no sudden frame rate collapses.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1722 out of 2813 tested configurations places it in the 61st percentile of all tested systems in Undisputed. This ranking is notably lower than what the raw frame rates might suggest, indicating that many other configurations achieve higher performance in this specific game. However, the ranking must be contextualized by the fact that Undisputed is not a demanding title, and many higher-ranked systems likely use more powerful CPUs and GPUs that provide marginal real-world benefits at the frame rates this combo already achieves.

The rank reflects the combination of the i5-10400F's 68th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 5050's 66th percentile GPU ranking. The combined performance falls below either component's individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing may not be optimally balanced for this game. The CPU's 6-core configuration with 12 threads provides adequate processing power, but the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus may limit performance in ways that more powerful GPUs would not experience.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most displays. At 4K, the combo becomes more marginal, requiring Medium or Low settings to maintain playable frame rates. The rank of 1722 indicates that while this system is capable, it sits in the middle of the pack when compared to all tested configurations, with many systems offering higher performance for users who prioritize maximum frame rates or 4K Ultra settings.

The implication of this ranking is that users with this combo should focus on settings optimization rather than expecting maximum performance at every resolution. The measured data shows that Medium settings provide the best experience across all resolutions, and the system's strengths lie in its consistency and predictability rather than raw performance. For a sports title like Undisputed, where gameplay smoothness matters more than absolute visual fidelity, this combo delivers a satisfying experience at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being viable at Medium settings for users who prioritize resolution over detail.