Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a dominant performance profile in Undisputed, with the data showing that the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at 1080p. The measured results indicate that this combo is heavily GPU-bound, with frame rates scaling predictably with resolution changes, but the gap between settings presets reveals a significant performance cliff at Ultra that users should note.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and expected downward trend as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline varies dramatically depending on the quality preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 347.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 250.9 FPS at 2560x1440, a 96.6 FPS reduction, and then falls further to 157.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This pattern indicates that at Low settings, even 4K is far from taxing the hardware, as the 157.6 FPS average remains exceptionally high for competitive play.

Moving to High settings, the scaling becomes more moderate in absolute terms but still shows a strong GPU dependency. The average FPS goes from 207.8 at 1080p to 149.9 at 1440p, then to 93.9 at 4K. This represents a 54.8% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial reduction but still leaves the combo well above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K High. The Medium preset follows a similar trajectory, with 251.5 FPS at 1080p, 180.4 FPS at 1440p, and 114.5 FPS at 4K, showing a 54.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The Ultra preset is where the scaling becomes punishing. At 1080p, the combo manages 132.8 FPS, which drops to 95.5 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 59.8 FPS at 4K. The 59.8 FPS average at 4K Ultra is barely above console-level smoothness, and the 55% drop from 1080p to 4K mirrors the other presets, but the absolute values are far lower. The data suggests that the limiting component at Ultra settings is the GPU's raw compute throughput, as the RX 6800 XT struggles to maintain high frame rates when all visual effects are maxed out at 4K resolution. The fact that the 1080p to 1440p drop at Ultra is only 37.3 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 35.7 FPS, indicates a consistent GPU-bound scaling pattern rather than a sudden CPU limitation.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is clearly the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's demands at any of the tested settings. The data shows that the GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs is well-earned, with the card sitting close to rivals like the Intel Arc A550M (0.5% delta) and NVIDIA CMP 50HX (1.9% delta), while being 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

The clock speeds play a significant role in the observed scaling. With a base clock of 1825 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz, the GPU's performance at lower resolutions is exceptional, as evidenced by the 347.5 FPS result at 1080p Low. However, the 4K Ultra result of 59.8 FPS suggests that the GPU's 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs are being pushed to their limits. The 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial, but the 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 648.0 GTexel/s texture rate are what matter for a sports title like this, and the data indicates that Ultra settings at 4K require more than what the card can deliver.

The VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios. Even at 4K Ultra, the 16 GB allocation is far more than the game would need, and the fact that the FPS drops from 114.5 at 4K Medium to 59.8 at 4K Ultra points to compute and shading limitations rather than memory bandwidth constraints. The GPU's bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s is identical to what the CPU's memory support provides (51.2 GB/s for the i5-11400F's dual-channel DDR4), but the GPU's dedicated memory pool operates independently, so there is no competition for bandwidth between the two components.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F plays a supporting role in this combination, and the data shows it is rarely the bottleneck in Undisputed. With 6 cores and 12 threads running at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, this Rocket Lake processor from the 11th Gen Core series provides enough computational power to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs is respectable, and its average benchmark score of 17181 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i5-1240U, while being 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U.

The CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant for a sports game like Undisputed. The 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for the game's physics and AI calculations. The fact that the FPS at 1080p Low reaches 347.5 suggests that the CPU is not holding back the GPU at lower resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result of 59.8 FPS confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor in that scenario, not the CPU.

The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 80 KB L1 cache per core provide adequate memory hierarchy for the game's data patterns. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR4 is modest by modern standards, but it is not a bottleneck in this workload, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions. The 65 W TDP is low for a desktop part, which means thermal throttling is unlikely to affect performance in sustained gaming sessions. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 and max-thread score of 5652 show that multithreaded performance is solid, even if it is not class-leading, but in this game, the single-thread and quad-thread results (868 and 3171 respectively) are more indicative of actual gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 571st out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 36% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank is likely dragged down by the CPU's modest multi-threaded capabilities relative to newer processors, but the GPU's high percentile ranking (87th) compensates significantly.

The data suggests that this combo is better suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming than for 4K Ultra. The 571st rank out of 1580 combos indicates that there are many configurations that can outperform this pairing, but the measured FPS results show that this combo is more than capable of delivering smooth gameplay in most scenarios. The 59.8 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only result that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, but at every other resolution and settings combination, the combo exceeds 90 FPS, which is excellent for a sports title.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database provide context for this ranking. The RX 6800 XT is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, but 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. These small deltas indicate that the GPU is competitively positioned, and the combo's rank is more a reflection of the CPU's limitations than the GPU's performance.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings, with an average of 149.9 FPS, offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080 High, the 207.8 FPS average exceeds most displays' refresh rates, while 4K High at 93.9 FPS is still playable but leaves less headroom.

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K Ultra?*

A: Yes, but just barely. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 59.8 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The 114.5 FPS average at 4K Medium is a safer choice if visual fidelity is a priority.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to the RX 6800 XT in terms of bottlenecking?

A: The CPU is not a bottleneck in this game. The 347.5 FPS result at 1080p Low shows the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical refresh rates, and the 59.8 FPS at 4K Ultra confirms the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

*Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 6800 XT sufficient for Undisputed?*

A: Yes. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is more than adequate for any of the tested settings, and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures there are no memory-related performance drops in the measured results.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 207.8 at 1920x1080 to 93.9 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 113.9 FPS or 54.8%. This indicates a consistent GPU-bound scaling pattern across the resolution range.

*Q: How does this combo's rank in Undisputed compare to its overall benchmark performance?*

A: The combo ranks 571st out of 1580 in Undisputed, which is in the top 36% of all tested combos. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking is higher than the CPU's 75th percentile, suggesting the CPU slightly drags down the overall rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 347.5 FPS, Medium settings yield 251.5 FPS, High settings achieve 207.8 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 132.8 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 43.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 75 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 250.9 FPS for Low, 180.4 FPS for Medium, 149.9 FPS for High, and 95.5 FPS for Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a 96.6 FPS drop at Low, a 71.1 FPS drop at Medium, a 57.9 FPS drop at High, and a 37.3 FPS drop at Ultra. The percentage drops are 27.8% at Low, 28.3% at Medium, 27.9% at High, and 28.1% at Ultra, indicating consistent GPU-bound scaling.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 157.6 FPS for Low, 114.5 FPS for Medium, 93.9 FPS for High, and 59.8 FPS for Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 93.3 FPS at Low, 65.9 FPS at Medium, 56 FPS at High, and 35.7 FPS at Ultra. The percentage drops are 37.2% at Low, 36.5% at Medium, 37.4% at High, and 37.4% at Ultra, again showing consistent scaling. Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset shows the lowest absolute FPS, with the 4K Ultra result of 59.8 FPS being the only sub-60 FPS measurement in the entire dataset.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1920x1080 display, the High preset at 207.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (251.5 FPS) while still delivering frame rates far beyond what any standard monitor can display. The Ultra preset at 132.8 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize visual fidelity, as the 75 FPS drop from High is noticeable but the result remains above 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 149.9 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance. The Medium preset at 180.4 FPS offers higher frame rates for competitive play, but the visual difference may not justify the 30.5 FPS increase. The Ultra preset at 95.5 FPS is still smooth and acceptable for a sports title, though the 54.4 FPS gap between High and Ultra suggests that the visual improvements come at a significant cost.

For 3840x2160 displays, the Medium preset at 114.5 FPS is the recommended setting. The High preset at 93.9 FPS is also playable, but the Medium preset provides a 20.6 FPS advantage, which is more noticeable at 4K. The Ultra preset at 59.8 FPS is not recommended due to its sub-60 FPS average, which can cause perceptible stuttering in fast-paced gameplay. The Low preset at 157.6 FPS is available for those who prioritize maximum frame rates, but the visual sacrifices are substantial. The data clearly indicates that the Medium preset at 4K offers the best experience, as it combines a high frame rate with acceptable visual quality, while the Ultra preset should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept the 59.8 FPS average.