Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination delivers playable performance in Undisputed, but the data clearly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The pairing ranks in the bottom 10% of tested configurations, placing it at rank 3386 out of 3718 combos, which signals that this is a legacy 1080p-oriented setup rather than a high-refresh or 4K-capable system. The measured frame rates show a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s robust multi-threaded scores suggest it has ample headroom left on the table.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and consistent across all settings presets, confirming that the Radeon RX 580’s pixel-pushing capabilities are the limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 73 FPS at 1920x1080 to 53 FPS at 2560x1440, a 27% reduction, and then collapses to 33 FPS at 3840x2160, which represents a 55% loss compared to the 1080p result. This trajectory is typical of a GPU that is saturated well before the CPU becomes relevant, as the resolution increase directly taxes the rasterization and memory bandwidth of the graphics card.

The Low preset shows an even more dramatic scaling curve, starting at 122 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 88 FPS at 1440p, and then falling to 56 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is particularly telling: despite the minimal graphical load, the RX 580 cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K, which indicates that the card’s 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at that resolution. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings is 32 FPS, while the gap between 1080p and 1440p is 34 FPS, suggesting that the scaling penalty is nearly linear with pixel count, a classic sign of a fill-rate-bound scenario.

Medium settings follow the same pattern, with averages of 88 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K. The minimum frame rates at Medium provide additional insight: at 1080p the minimum is 75 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 54 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 34 FPS. These minimums indicate that frame pacing remains stable even as the GPU struggles, but the 4K minimum of 34 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a sports title. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 47 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and only 21 FPS at 4K, making it unplayable at the two highest resolutions tested.

The data suggests that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can deliver consistently smooth performance across all presets, while 1440p is viable only on Low and Medium settings. At 4K, even the Low preset’s 56 FPS average is marginal, and any higher preset results in sub-40 FPS averages that would compromise the responsiveness expected from a boxing simulation. The scaling behavior points squarely at the RX 580 as the bottleneck, as the CPU’s performance metrics do not degrade with resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation for this game, with its 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7737, placing the CPU in the 71st percentile among all tested processors. This level of performance is more than sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed, which typically relies on a few primary threads for game logic and physics rather than scaling across many cores.

The single-thread performance is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2981. These figures are crucial for frame pacing in fighting games, where input latency and consistent frame times are paramount. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game’s assets, though the architecture’s 14 nm process node and 65 W TDP indicate it is a mid-range part from the Rocket Lake generation.

The fact that frame rates drop so dramatically with resolution increases, while the CPU’s benchmark scores remain constant, proves that the i5-11400F is not the limiting component in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the 122 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what the RX 580 can render at higher settings. The 3DMark multi-thread score of 5652 and single-thread score of 868 further reinforce that the CPU has headroom, as these scores are competitive with other processors in its class, such as the Intel Core i5-12450H which scores 17239 in average benchmarks, a mere 0.4% difference.

The processor’s 71st percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it is a capable mid-range part that should not cause stuttering or bottlenecking in Undisputed. The measured data supports this: the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 75 FPS, which is high enough to avoid noticeable hitches, and the consistent scaling pattern across resolutions shows that the GPU is the component that runs out of steam. The i5-11400F’s role is to maintain frame pacing, and its benchmark profile suggests it does so without issue.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combo is achieved at 1080p with Medium settings, which delivers an average of 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. This preset provides a balanced trade-off between visual fidelity and performance, keeping the frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while avoiding the steep performance cost of High or Ultra presets. The 47 FPS average at 1080p Ultra is a 46% drop from Medium, making it a poor choice for competitive play, despite the visual improvements.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the only viable option, yielding 64 FPS average with a minimum of 54 FPS. This is technically playable, but the minimum frame rate dips below 60 FPS, which could lead to occasional judder in a game that rewards precise timing. The Low preset at 1440p offers a higher 88 FPS average, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the performance gain for players who have invested in a 1440p monitor. For 4K, the Low preset’s 56 FPS average is the only setting that approaches playability, but it is still below the ideal smoothness threshold.

The High preset at 1080p, with a 73 FPS average, is also a reasonable choice for players who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rate, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. However, the data shows that the step from Medium to High costs 15 FPS at 1080p, which is a significant reduction for relatively modest visual gains in a game like Undisputed where the camera is often static. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it only achieves 47 FPS at 1080p and drops to 34 FPS at 1440p, making it unsuitable for consistent gameplay.

For the best experience per the measured rows, the recommendation is clear: 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 75 FPS minimum that ensures stable frame delivery. Players with 1440p displays should accept Medium settings if they prioritize smoothness, or drop to Low for a higher average frame rate. The 4K resolution is not recommended for this combo, as even the lowest settings fail to maintain 60 FPS, and the visual compromise required is too severe.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3386 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 9% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU, which sits in the 53rd percentile among all graphics cards, while the CPU ranks in the 71st percentile. The disparity between the two components’ relative performance levels highlights that the RX 580 is holding back the overall system, as the CPU is capable of supporting a much more powerful graphics card.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 12928 places it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which scores 12940 and is just 0.1% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, which scores 12986 and is 0.4% faster. This indicates that the RX 580 is functionally equivalent to those cards in raw compute, but its age and lack of modern features like hardware ray tracing mean it cannot compete with newer mid-range GPUs that would pair better with the i5-11400F. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17120 average score (0.3% slower) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074 (0.6% slower), show that the i5-11400F is a competent processor that is not the cause of the low combo ranking.

The combo rank of 3386 out of 3718 suggests that this pairing is only suitable for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings, which aligns with the measured FPS data. The fact that the CPU outperforms 71% of all processors while the GPU only outperforms 53% of all graphics cards creates an imbalance that limits the system’s overall capability. In Undisputed, this translates to a system that can handle the game at 1080p but struggles at higher resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint.

For players with this combo, the ranking indicates that upgrading the graphics card would yield the most significant performance improvement, as the CPU has ample headroom to support a faster GPU. However, the current pairing is functional for 1080p gaming, and the measured frame rates at Medium settings prove that it can deliver a smooth experience in this title without requiring immediate upgrades.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration, and its specifications explain why the frame rates collapse at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p but becomes strained at 1440p and overwhelmed at 4K. The Polaris 20 chip, built on a 14 nm process, contains 5,700 million transistors and offers 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, which results in a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 6.175 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, and its 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that it is a mid-range part from the Polaris generation. The measured frame rates in Undisputed reflect this: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 21, which is a 70% reduction from the 1080p Medium result of 88 FPS. This steep decline is driven by the GPU’s inability to process the increased pixel count, as the 32 ROPs become the limiting factor at high resolutions.

The RX 580’s memory subsystem is also a constraint, as the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is shared across all resolutions, and higher resolutions require more memory transactions per frame. The 8 GB capacity is not the issue, as Undisputed is unlikely to exceed that at 1080p or 1440p, but the bandwidth is insufficient for 4K workloads. The GPU’s boost clock of 1340 MHz and base clock of 1257 MHz are relatively low, and the 185 W TDP suggests it operates at the edge of its thermal envelope under sustained load.

The benchmark results for the RX 580 show a Passmark G3D score of 8813 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 37453, which are consistent with its performance class. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940 average score (0.1% faster) and the AMD Radeon 740M at 12870 (0.5% slower), indicating that the RX 580 is competitive with entry-level mobile GPUs but far behind modern desktop offerings. In Undisputed, this translates to a GPU that can handle 1080p Medium at 88 FPS but cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K, even on Low settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p Medium provides the best experience, with an average of 88 FPS, a minimum of 75 FPS, and a maximum of 101 FPS. This is the only preset/resolution combination that consistently stays above 60 FPS with a comfortable margin.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: No. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 56, but at Medium it drops to 40 FPS, and at High it falls to 33 FPS. The Ultra preset achieves only 21 FPS at 4K, making it unplayable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 71st percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 53rd percentile. The frame rates drop by over 50% when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a GPU-bound behavior.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, which is 0.1% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940) and 0.4% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986). It is 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon 740M (12870).

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The i5-11400F scores 14340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and its average benchmark score of 17177 is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, but 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H.

*Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RX 580 sufficient for Undisputed?*

A: The measured data does not indicate VRAM capacity as a limiting factor, as the frame rate drops are consistent with bandwidth and compute limitations. The 8 GB capacity is likely adequate, but the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 6.175 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the primary constraints.