Undisputed

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 in Undisputed reveals a fascinating dynamic where a modern, high-end GPU is paired with a previous-generation, mid-range CPU. The measured frame rates across the board are exceptionally high, suggesting that this combination is rarely the limiting factor for smooth gameplay, but the scaling patterns between resolutions and settings tell a more nuanced story about where the bottleneck truly lies. The data indicates a system capable of delivering competitive esports-level performance, yet the architecture of the performance curve offers specific insights for optimization.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic shift in frame rates that clearly identifies the GPU as the dominant scaling component, though not without CPU influence at the lower end. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces an average of 238 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops this to 172 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28%. The leap to 4K High further reduces performance to 109 FPS, which is another 37% decrease from the 1440p figure. This steep, consistent decline with each resolution increase strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary workload carrier as pixel count grows, which is expected given its role.

However, the data also reveals a potential CPU limitation at the lowest resolution. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches an average of 396 FPS. This is a staggering number, but it is worth questioning whether this represents the GPU's true ceiling or if the Intel Core i5-10400F is beginning to hold it back. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a drop from 396 to 289 FPS (about 27%), which is a similar percentage drop to the High preset. Yet, the absolute headroom at 1080p suggests that the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz might be nearing its limit in feeding the GPU frames in lighter scenes. The fact that the margin between 1080p and 1440p is not as wide as the margin between 1440p and 4K suggests that while the GPU is the main scaling factor, the CPU's 12 threads are likely a secondary constraint at the very highest frame rates.

The 4K Ultra preset data points to a definitive GPU bottleneck, as the average FPS plummets to 70. This is a massive 36% drop from the 4K High setting of 109 FPS. This indicates that the additional graphical workload of the Ultra preset at 4K is simply too demanding for the RTX 5070 to maintain the fluidity seen at lower settings. The pattern across all presets shows that the RTX 5070's performance scales predictably with resolution, but the CPU's influence is most noticeable when the GPU has less work to do, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the balance between visual quality and frame rate. For competitive play, where maximum responsiveness is key, the Low preset at 1920x1080 offers an extraordinary 396 FPS average. This is the clear choice for players with high-refresh-rate monitors, as the data shows it is the only configuration that breaks the 300 FPS barrier. The 1440p Low setting still provides a very high 289 FPS, which is also excellent for fast-paced action.

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 emerges as the standout option. With an average of 172 FPS, it provides a substantial improvement in graphical detail over Low while maintaining a frame rate well above the 144 Hz threshold for most gaming monitors. This is a more sensible choice than the Medium preset at the same resolution, which offers 208 FPS but likely with a noticeable reduction in graphical features. The data suggests that the jump from Medium to High is worth the 36 FPS cost for a better experience.

At 4K, the situation changes. The High preset at 3840x2160 yields 109 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at this resolution offers 132 FPS, which is a meaningful improvement and provides a smoother experience than High. Given the significant performance hit of the Ultra preset (70 FPS), the data recommends Medium or High at 4K for a single-player or casual experience, but it is clear that 1440p High is the "sweet spot" for this hardware combo in Undisputed, delivering high detail and high refresh rates without compromise.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the undisputed powerhouse in this configuration, and its specifications directly explain the high frame rates observed. With a 12 GB GDDR7 memory buffer on a 192-bit bus, the GPU has a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This is crucial for handling the textures and geometry in a sports game at high resolutions, and it is likely a key reason why the game maintains such high averages even at 4K. The lack of a min/max FPS value for the High and Ultra presets at 4K suggests that the frame delivery is stable enough to not register significant dips, though the Ultra preset's 70 FPS average is close to the edge of what many would consider playable.

The GPU's clock speeds also play a role in its performance. The base clock of 2325 MHz and boost clock of 2512 MHz are notably high, and the data shows that the card sustains its performance across different settings. The fact that the 4K Medium preset has a recorded min FPS of 112 and max of 151 shows the variance in frame times within a single scene, but the averages remain strong. The GPU's compute capabilities, evidenced by its 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance, are more than sufficient for this title.

The RTX 5070's performance percentile of 82 vs all GPUs places it in the upper echelon, which is reflected in the numbers. It is interesting to note that its nearest rivals in the database are professional workstation cards like the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon Pro WX 7100, which have similar average benchmark scores but differ in their deltaPct. This suggests that in gaming, the RTX 5070's architecture is better optimized for the workload, as the raw benchmark scores are similar but the game's FPS is exceptionally high. The GPU is clearly the star of the show, and the data shows it is capable of pushing Undisputed to its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds a combo rank of 808 out of 3718 combos. This places it in the top 22% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing. The data indicates that while this is not a top-tier absolute performance combination, it is significantly above average. The rank of 808 is likely influenced by the CPU, which is not a flagship part. The Intel Core i5-10400F has a percentile of 68 vs all CPUs, which is respectable but not elite, and its nearest rivals include server and workstation chips that have similar average scores.

Given the GPU's high percentile (82) and the CPU's lower percentile (68), the combo rank of 808 suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor in the system's overall standing. If the RTX 5070 were paired with a more powerful processor, it would likely rank much higher. The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals are all very small (ranging from -0.6 to 0.5), indicating that the i5-10400F is tightly clustered with other mid-range parts. This means that while the GPU is doing heavy lifting, the CPU is holding the combo back from reaching the top percentile of all tested combinations, even if the in-game FPS numbers are excellent. The rank is a reflection of the entire system's potential in a variety of tasks, not just Undisputed, and the data shows a clear hierarchy where the GPU's power is partially capped by the CPU's processing capabilities.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS is 396, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with some compromises. At 4K with High settings, it averages 109 FPS. At Medium settings, it averages 132 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping to an average of 70 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p?

A: The High settings preset at 2560x1440 offers the best balance, providing an average of 172 FPS. This is a significant jump in quality over the Medium preset (208 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate high enough for smooth, responsive gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F's average benchmark score is 14185. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115). It is 0.3% behind the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232) and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only configuration with a recorded min FPS is the Medium settings preset, which shows 112 FPS at 4K, 177 FPS at 1440p, and 245 FPS at 1080p. Other settings presets did not have min/max values recorded.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 808th out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the top 22% of all systems in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Starting with the Low preset, the system achieves a staggering average of 396 FPS. The Medium preset provides an average of 288 FPS, with a minimum of 245 FPS and a maximum of 331 FPS, showing some variability but maintaining high fluidity. The High preset lowers the average slightly to 238 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still delivers a very playable 153 FPS average, ensuring that even at maximum settings, the 1080p experience is well above the 144 Hz threshold for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. The Low preset yields an average of 289 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. The Medium preset produces an average of 208 FPS, with a min of 177 FPS and a max of 239 FPS. The High preset is the standout for this resolution, offering a strong average of 172 FPS. The Ultra preset, while more demanding, still maintains a smooth average of 111 FPS, making 1440p Ultra a viable option for players who prioritize visual fidelity over the absolute highest refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly put to work. The Low preset averages 183 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. The Medium preset averages 132 FPS, with a min of 112 FPS and a max of 151 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The High preset drops to an average of 109 FPS, which is still playable. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, pushing the system down to a 70 FPS average, which is the only configuration in the dataset that falls below the 100 FPS mark. This breakdown clearly shows that the combo is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being a viable but more demanding option.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a critical, yet secondary, role in this pairing. As a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, it provides the necessary processing power to feed the RTX 5070. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz are the key metrics for single-threaded performance, which is often crucial for game logic and physics. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, indicate it is a capable mid-range part, but it is not in the same class as the GPU.

The data in Undisputed suggests that the CPU is likely a bottleneck in specific scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU can render frames very quickly. The massive 396 FPS at 1080p Low confirms the GPU's speed, but it also raises the question of whether the CPU could handle more. The 12 threads are likely sufficient for the game's core mechanics, but the processor's overall performance percentile of 68 vs all CPUs shows it is not a top-tier part. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Xeon 6756E and AMD EPYC 7552, have very similar average scores, confirming its position in the mid-range segment.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s and support for DDR4 memory are standard for its generation, and they are likely not a limiting factor in this game. However, the fact that the 1080p Low FPS (396) is so much higher than the 1440p Low FPS (289) suggests that the CPU is still able to keep up with the GPU's demands at 1080p, but the performance scaling is not perfectly linear. The data implies that if a user were to upgrade the CPU, they might see even higher frame rates at 1080p, but the current setup is well-balanced for 1440p and 4K gaming, where the GPU is the clear primary driver of performance.