Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a combination that skews heavily toward GPU-bound performance in Undisputed. The data shows a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake processor with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which is more than adequate to feed the Radeon RX 9070 XT at most settings. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 75 versus all CPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 17181, places it in the upper-middle tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with a delta of 0 percent, and the Intel Core i7-1260P at -0.2 percent, indicating that the i5-11400F is statistically on par with these mobile-oriented chips in synthetic workloads. In Undisputed, a sports game that does not demand extreme multi-threaded throughput, the 12 threads and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to maintain high frame rates; the bottleneck is almost exclusively the GPU workload.

The processor’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is a potential limiting factor at lower resolutions, but the measured frame rates suggest it is not causing significant stutters. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 and the single-thread score of 868 show a balanced architecture. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and single-core score of 2029 further confirm that the CPU has enough headroom. In the game's Ultra preset, where the GPU is taxed heavily, the CPU is rarely the constraint; instead, the data indicates that the Radeon RX 9070 XT will be working at its limits. Because the CPU is not unlocked, overclocking is not an option, but its stock performance is sufficient for the 100 FPS target at 4K High, making it a practical pairing for this title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor using the Rocket Lake architecture on a 14 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which is the maximum single-core frequency. For a game like Undisputed, which is a sports simulation with physics and AI calculations, the CPU must handle game logic and frame pacing. The benchmark results show a strong single-thread performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1979. These figures are crucial because Undisputed likely relies on a few primary threads for its core simulation, and the 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures those threads have sufficient speed.

The multi-threaded performance is also adequate, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5652. This indicates that the processor can handle background tasks and the game's secondary threads without bottlenecking the GPU. The percentile of 75 versus all CPUs places it above many older desktop processors, but its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P—are typically found in laptops, which highlights that this desktop chip still delivers competitive raw performance. In the measured FPS data, the game never drops below 68.3 FPS on Ultra at 4K, which suggests the CPU is not causing severe frame dips. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards, but they do not appear to hinder the CPU's ability to feed the GPU, as seen in the high frame rates at 1080p Medium where the CPU is more likely to be a factor.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz provide substantial compute power, with a FP32 throughput of 48.66 TFLOPS. This is a high-end graphics card, ranking at the 82nd percentile versus all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 39647. Its nearest rivals are somewhat unexpected: the AMD Radeon Pro 575, NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, and AMD Radeon Pro 575X, all with delta percentages within -0.6 to 0.2 percent. This suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the RX 9070 XT's score is comparable to those professional mobile GPUs, but in gaming workloads, the 16 GB VRAM and RDNA 4.0 architecture provide a significant advantage.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is to render the boxing ring, fighters, and crowd at high resolutions. The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures, even at Ultra settings, which is reflected in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the GPU manages 68.3 FPS, while dropping to High settings jumps to 100 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset is heavily taxing the GPU's shader units and ROPs, but the memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s prevents a catastrophic drop. The GPU's 128 ROPs and pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s are key to maintaining high fill rates at 4K. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: reducing settings from Ultra to High yields a 31.7 FPS improvement at 4K, while dropping to Medium increases to 120.9 FPS. This behavior is consistent with a GPU that has ample VRAM but is limited by compute throughput at the highest quality presets.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern across resolutions, which indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 373.6 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is still able to keep up, but the GPU is not the bottleneck. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 272.6 FPS, a 27 percent decrease, which is typical as pixel count increases. At 4K Low, the FPS falls to 169.3, showing that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is being pushed harder. This scaling is a clear sign that the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the primary performance driver, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution.

However, when looking at the Ultra preset, the drop from 1080p to 4K is more severe: from 142.9 FPS at 1080p to 101.1 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 68.3 FPS at 4K. This steep decline highlights that the Ultra preset is extremely demanding on the GPU's compute resources. The fact that the 1080p Ultra frame rate of 142.9 FPS is still far above the 4K Low frame rate of 169.3 FPS demonstrates that the GPU's raw performance is the limiting factor, not the CPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain flat across resolutions. Instead, the data shows that the i5-11400F has enough headroom to support even the lowest frame rates, while the GPU's workload scales directly with resolution. This is a textbook example of a balanced pairing where the CPU is not the weak link, but the GPU is the component that determines the final frame rate at any given resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across twelve different configurations. Starting at 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 373.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded. The Medium preset drops to 265.6 FPS, while High yields 220.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p produces 142.9 FPS, which is still well above the refresh rate of most monitors. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the game is highly playable on any settings, and the CPU is capable of pushing frames beyond 200 FPS in lighter loads.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 272.6 FPS, showing a 27 percent reduction from 1080p Low. The Medium preset achieves 195.8 FPS, High hits 160.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 101.1 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor, especially at Ultra where the frame rate dips below 120 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset still manages a respectable 169.3 FPS, but the Medium preset falls to 120.9 FPS. High settings yield 100 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration below 60 FPS, but it is still playable for a sports title. The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step up reduces the Low preset FPS by roughly 27 percent, while the Ultra preset FPS drops by about 29 percent per step, confirming the GPU's dominance in the Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows that at 4K High settings, the combo achieves an average of 100 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, it maintains 68.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 16 GB VRAM on the RX 9070 XT is sufficient for 4K textures.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high-refresh-rate monitor (e.g., 144Hz)?

A: At 1080p, all settings exceed 142.9 FPS, with Low reaching 373.6 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 160.7 FPS, which is above 144Hz. For a 144Hz monitor, 1440p High is the sweet spot, as it provides a high frame rate without sacrificing visual quality.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, delta 0 percent) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, delta -0.2 percent). This means the CPU is statistically on par with those processors in standard benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance hit?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings reduce the frame rate by roughly 30 percent compared to High settings at the same resolution. At 4K, this means dropping from 100 FPS to 68.3 FPS. If you prefer higher frame rates, High settings are a better choice, as they provide a significant FPS boost with likely minor visual differences.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: No, the 1080p Low result of 373.6 FPS indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates. The GPU is not the bottleneck at this configuration; instead, the CPU's single-thread performance is sufficient to achieve these numbers.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all settings?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 68.3 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This is the only configuration below 100 FPS, and it is still considered playable for a game in the sports genre.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on your display's refresh rate and resolution preference. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 142.9 FPS is still very smooth, but the High preset at 220.3 FPS offers a massive jump in frame rate with a likely negligible decrease in visual fidelity. Given the high headroom, 1080p High is the recommended preset for competitive or fast-paced play, as it provides over 200 FPS for the smoothest experience. If you prefer maximum visual quality, 1080p Ultra is still viable, as it remains above 120 FPS.

For 1440p, the High preset delivers 160.7 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors and provides a great balance. The Medium preset at 195.8 FPS is also excellent for higher refresh rates, but the visual drop from High is noticeable. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 101.1 FPS, which is below the 144Hz threshold but still smooth on a 120Hz display. For most users, 1440p High is the recommended choice, as it keeps the frame rate above 144 FPS while maintaining good image quality.

At 4K, the High preset at 100 FPS is the best overall experience, as it offers a solid 100 FPS average without the severe performance penalty of Ultra. The Ultra preset at 68.3 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive on high-refresh displays. If you have a 60Hz 4K monitor, Ultra is fine, but for 120Hz+ displays, High is the recommended preset. The Medium preset at 120.9 FPS is also a strong option for 4K, providing a significant FPS boost over High while likely looking similar in a fast-paced sports game. Ultimately, the data suggests that High settings provide the best performance-to-quality ratio across all resolutions, with Ultra reserved for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate.