Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a combination that sits in the upper echelon of tested configurations for Undisputed. With a combo rank of 165 out of 1580 tested setups, this pairing falls within the top 10.5% of all combinations in the database for this specific title. This rank is particularly noteworthy because the CPU is a previous-generation, 14 nm part, suggesting the game's performance ceiling is heavily influenced by the GPU, which is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The data positions this combo as a high-performance option, though the gap between its component-level potential and the absolute top of the ranking indicates that the processor is likely holding back the graphics card in certain scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's overall rank of 165 out of 1580 places it firmly in the top tier of systems tested for Undisputed. This position implies a level of performance that is substantially better than the median configuration, but it also shows that there are 164 other combinations that achieve higher frame rates. Given the RTX 5070 Ti's dominant GPU benchmark score, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (a 0% delta), the ranking is influenced by the CPU's standing. The i5-10400F, while capable, sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs and is closely matched with the AMD EPYC 7552, which is only 0.4% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which is 0.8% slower. This suggests that the 165th rank is not due to a weak GPU, but rather due to the CPU's position in the hierarchy, which limits the system's ability to reach the frame rates of combos using more powerful processors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and the benchmark results reflect its high-end status. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is crucial for Undisputed, as the game's high-resolution textures and effects can quickly consume VRAM. The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm process, allows for a boost clock of 2452 MHz. The data shows the GPU is capable of exceptional throughput, with an FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS. Its passmark G3D score of 32974 places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, and it is essentially tied with the RTX 4080, which has an average score of 52085 versus the 5070 Ti's 52086. In this game, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, evidenced by the high FPS even at 4K resolution. The GPU's role is to provide the raw rendering power, and its performance is so high that it can push Undisputed well past 60 FPS at all tested settings, even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound performance. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 275.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 195.6 FPS, a reduction of 79.9 FPS. The jump to 3840x2160 at High settings further reduces the average to 124.9 FPS, a 70.7 FPS drop from 1440p. This scaling shows that the frame rate is highly sensitive to resolution, which is a characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The GPU is working harder at higher resolutions, and the frame rate falls proportionally. The CPU is less of a factor at these higher resolutions because the rendering load on the GPU increases, giving the CPU more headroom. The data indicates that the limiting component at 4K is definitively the GPU, as the frame rates, while still high, are the lowest in the set. At 1080p, the GPU is still the main constraint, but the CPU's influence may begin to appear at the lowest settings, where the frame rates are extremely high and the CPU has less time to prepare frames.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the averages are 398.7 FPS for Low, 330.1 FPS for Medium, 275.5 FPS for High, and 176.8 FPS for Ultra settings. The delta between Low and Ultra is a massive 221.9 FPS, showing the significant impact of visual fidelity on the GPU. At 2560x1440, the averages are 330.3 FPS for Low, 240 FPS for Medium, 195.6 FPS for High, and 129.9 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 200.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 212.6 FPS for Low, 151.4 FPS for Medium, 124.9 FPS for High, and 82.2 FPS for Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 130.4 FPS. These numbers show that the RTX 5070 Ti is powerful enough to deliver extremely high frame rates at 1080p, and it still provides very playable performance at 4K, where the Ultra setting is the only one that dips below the 100 FPS mark. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution demonstrates a consistent scaling of GPU workload, with the most significant performance hit coming from the jump to the Ultra preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the High preset appears to be the optimal balance of performance and visual quality for most users. At 4K, the High preset delivers an average of 124.9 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K offers a higher 151.4 FPS, but the jump to High provides diminishing returns in frame rate for a likely significant increase in visual fidelity. The Ultra preset, while visually the most demanding, drops the 4K average to 82.2 FPS, which may be preferred by users with high-refresh-rate monitors but is a substantial 42.7 FPS penalty over High. For users with 1440p displays, the High preset achieves 195.6 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate gaming, while the Ultra preset still maintains a solid 129.9 FPS. The data suggests that High is the "sweet spot" because it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates that are high enough to fully utilize most modern displays. The Low preset is only advisable for competitive play where maximum frame rates are paramount, as it sacrifices visual quality for performance gains of 85.9 FPS over High at 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that the combo can handle 4K very well, with the High preset averaging 124.9 FPS. For the highest refresh rates, 1080p with the Low preset reaches 398.7 FPS, but 1440p at High (195.6 FPS) offers a strong balance of clarity and speed.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which is effectively identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's 52085, resulting in a 0% difference. It is also 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A1000.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The CPU is likely a secondary factor. Its benchmark scores are closely matched with rivals like the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% faster), but the GPU is in the 87th percentile. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests a GPU-bound scenario, meaning the CPU is not the primary limiter.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 330.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 129.9 FPS. This represents a performance drop of 200.4 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

*Q: Can this combo play Undisputed at 4K with high refresh rates?*

A: Yes. The data shows that at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 124.9 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the average remains above 60 FPS at 82.2 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance impact the game?

A: The i5-10400F has a passmark single-thread score of 2541 and a geekbench singlecore score of 1454. While these scores are moderate, the high frame rates in the data indicate that the CPU provides sufficient single-thread performance to feed the GPU in Undisputed, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and frame preparation. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this setup. Its cinebench r23 multicore score of 10297 and singlecore score of 1453 indicate a solid mid-range performance. The fact that the combo ranks 165th out of 1580 suggests that while the CPU is adequate, it is not in the top tier of processors used in the highest-performing combos. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs is lower than the GPU's 87th percentile, which could explain why the combo doesn't rank higher. The CPU's performance is comparable to the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which is 0.8% faster in average benchmark score, and the Intel Core i5-8500, which is 1.1% faster. The data implies that for Undisputed, the i5-10400F provides enough processing power to sustain high frame rates, but its age is evident when comparing it to more modern processors that could further reduce frame times and improve minimum FPS. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and its PCIe Gen 3 interface are also factors that could limit data transfer rates to the GPU, though the measured FPS suggests this is not causing a significant issue in this game.