Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear ceiling at 4K. This combination ranks in the 22nd percentile of tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and settings show a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but struggles to maintain fluidity at Ultra settings or 4K, where the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of the workload at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 210 at 1920x1080 to 151 at 2560x1440, a 28% reduction, and then to 96 at 3840x2160, a further 36% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the RX 6600's rendering throughput is the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher graphical presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 125 at 1080p to 90 at 1440p, and then plummets to 57 at 4K. The jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 37% performance loss, which is a significant hit. At Ultra settings, the situation is more dire: the average FPS falls from 80 at 1080p to 58 at 1440p, and finally to 37 at 4K. This final figure is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, suggesting that the combination of the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM and its compute capabilities is overwhelmed by the demands of 4K Ultra.

The data suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the primary bottleneck at 4K. The consistent and dramatic FPS drops as resolution increases point directly to the GPU. The RX 6600, with a 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, is unable to feed the rendering pipeline sufficiently at 4K. In contrast, at 1080p, the scaling from Low (210 FPS) to Ultra (80 FPS) shows a 62% performance penalty, which is a typical response to increasing shader and texture complexity, but the absolute numbers remain high, indicating a playable experience even at the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate stability. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 125 FPS, which is well above the standard for smooth gameplay. The Low preset achieves 210 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely unnecessary given the headroom. The Medium preset, with an average of 151 FPS and a minimum of 128 FPS, offers a strong middle ground, ensuring consistent frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is playable, but the 45 FPS drop from High suggests that the extra graphical features come at a high cost, making High the most efficient choice for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It maintains an average of 90 FPS, which is respectable for the resolution. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin with 109 FPS average and a 93 FPS minimum, making it the safest choice for competitive play where frame drops are critical. The Low preset at 151 FPS is excessively fast, and the Ultra preset at 58 FPS is borderline, risking noticeable stutter. For a 1440p monitor, the data indicates that High is the sweet spot, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium at a minimal performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations change drastically. The High preset averages 57 FPS, which is just below the ideal threshold for a smooth experience. The Medium preset, with an average of 69 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS, is the only viable option for 4K gaming on this hardware. The Low preset at 96 FPS proves the GPU can handle the pixel count, but the visual degradation is severe. The Ultra preset at 37 FPS is not recommended for active play. Therefore, for 4K, the Medium preset is the only configuration that offers both acceptable visuals and playable frame rates, according to the data.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the central component in this setup, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured performance. The GPU features a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. These clocks are relatively high for the RDNA 2.0 architecture, but the card is limited by its memory subsystem. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is a critical factor; at 4K resolution, the demand for texture data and frame buffer access increases exponentially, and the 224.0 GB/s throughput becomes a bottleneck, explaining the significant FPS drops at that resolution.

The GPU's compute power, rated at 8.928 TFLOPS FP32, is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data shows that the card can push 210 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that raw shader throughput is not an issue. However, the 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs are tasked with pixel and texture processing, which becomes more demanding at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS suggests that the combination of the 8 GB VRAM capacity and the memory bandwidth is insufficient for the highest fidelity settings at that resolution, leading to potential texture thrashing or memory allocation stalls.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its mid-range positioning. With a percentile rank of 63 against all GPUs, it sits just above the median. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, with a deltaPct of 0, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile, with a deltaPct of -0.1. This indicates that the RX 6600's raw compute performance is comparable to these cards, but its gaming-specific features and driver optimizations for Undisputed determine the actual FPS. The 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate is a useful metric for understanding 4K performance; at 3840x2160 (8.3 million pixels), the theoretical fill rate suggests the card can handle the pixel count, but the frame buffer and memory bandwidth limits are the constraining factors in practice.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2893 out of 3718 combos. This places it in the 22nd percentile, indicating that a significant majority of tested systems outperform it. The ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both components, but the data shows that the combo is not at the very bottom, suggesting it can handle modern games at reasonable settings.

The combination's rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance. The CPU, while older, holds its own in synthetic benchmarks, with a percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs. This suggests the processor is not holding the system back in most scenarios. The GPU, however, is ranked in the 63rd percentile, which is lower, and this drags down the overall combo ranking. The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.4%, meaning the RX 6600 is indistinguishable from its closest competitors in raw compute, but the specific game performance in Undisputed shows that these theoretical numbers do not always translate to direct FPS leadership.

The combo rank implies that users seeking higher frame rates at 4K or maximum settings would need to look at more powerful GPU options. The data suggests that the system is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU complement each other. However, the 22nd percentile ranking serves as a warning that this is not a high-end configuration. For the measured game, the system is capable of providing a playable experience, but it is not optimized for the highest graphical demands.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the best resolution, as it offers the highest average frame rates across all settings, ranging from 210 FPS on Low to 80 FPS on Ultra.

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

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, which yields an average of 69 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS. High settings average 57 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS, which is likely too low for smooth play.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 1080p Ultra preset?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 210 FPS, which is 130 FPS higher, or 162.5% faster, than the Ultra preset's 80 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The average FPS at 2560x1440 High is 90, which is a 28% drop from the 125 FPS at 1920x1080 High, showing that the increased pixel load is straining the graphics card, not the processor.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 109, with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to others in the database?

A: The combo ranks 2893 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the 22nd percentile. This indicates that the system is in the lower-middle tier of overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact measured average frame rates for the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination in Undisputed.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS is 210.
• Medium: Average FPS is 151, with a minimum of 128 and a maximum of 173.
• High: Average FPS is 125.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 80.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS is 151.
• Medium: Average FPS is 109, with a minimum of 93 and a maximum of 125.
• High: Average FPS is 90.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 58.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS is 96.
• Medium: Average FPS is 69, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 79.
• High: Average FPS is 57.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 37.

The data shows a consistent progression: as resolution increases, the average FPS decreases. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most stable frame times, as indicated by the availability of min/max values in the measurements. The Low preset is the only one that consistently exceeds 100 FPS across all resolutions, while the Ultra preset is the only one that drops below 60 FPS at 1440p and 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it has a 12 MB shared L3 cache. In this gaming configuration, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low preset achieves 210 FPS, which is a frame rate that many CPUs cannot sustain, indicating that the i5-11400F has sufficient single-thread performance to keep up with the RX 6600.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 16908. These scores suggest that the processor can handle complex simulation tasks in Undisputed without bottlenecking. However, the data also reveals the CPU's limits. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 80, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 37. This decline is primarily attributed to the GPU, but the CPU's performance at higher resolutions is less critical because the frame rate is GPU-bound.

The nearest rivals for the CPU in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a deltaPct of 0.3 and the Intel Core i5-12450H with a deltaPct of -0.4. These close scores indicate that the i5-11400F's compute performance is on par with these other processors. In the context of this game, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate, but the data shows that the system's overall performance is more dependent on the GPU. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms that it is a mid-to-high-tier processor, but it is the pairing with the mid-range GPU that defines the system's capabilities.