Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a combination that targets entry-level 1080p gaming. For Undisputed, a sports title released in 2023, the measured FPS data reveals a system that can handle 1080p at high settings but struggles at higher resolutions. The CPU's launch MSRP is $157, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 149 USD. The data shows a clear GPU bottleneck, with the CPU performing well above the GPU's percentile ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: High settings deliver 62.6 fps, which is above the 60 fps threshold, while Medium delivers 79.1 fps and Low 111.9 fps. Ultra drops to 41.3 fps, so High is the highest preset that maintains smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested systems?

A: It ranks 1526 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the bottom 4% of the database. Only 54 tested combinations perform worse.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GTX 1650 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 128.1 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock is 2001 MHz, with 8 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 17181, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P. It is also 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i5-1240U.

Q: What is the FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: 19.2 fps, the lowest measured value across all resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the optimal preset depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, High settings provide 62.6 fps, which is comfortably above the 60 fps standard for smooth play. Medium offers 79.1 fps, but High is the highest preset that still exceeds 60 fps, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance. Low at 111.9 fps is unnecessary for most users, while Ultra at 41.3 fps falls below the playable threshold.

At 1440p, the situation changes. Low settings deliver 80.2 fps, the only preset above 60 fps. Medium drops to 58.1 fps, which is borderline, and High falls to 47.8 fps. Ultra is not viable at 28 fps. Therefore, for 1440p, Low is the recommended preset to maintain a smooth experience.

At 4K, no preset reaches 60 fps. Low yields 48.6 fps, Medium 38.2 fps, High 31.2 fps, and Ultra 19.2 fps. Low is the only option that approaches playability, but even it falls short of the 60 fps target. Users at 4K will need to accept lower frame rates or reduce resolution.

GPU Role

The GTX 1650 is the clear limiting factor in this combo. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory is modest by modern standards, and the 128.1 GB/s bandwidth is a bottleneck at higher resolutions. The boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1485 MHz are typical for the Turing architecture, but the GPU's overall performance is weak relative to its peers. The passmark G3D score is 7880, placing it at the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (0.4% faster) and the AMD Radeon 550X (0.4% faster), while the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 is 0.5% slower. The data indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are insufficient for demanding settings, especially at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1526 out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 4% of the database. This low rank is driven primarily by the GPU, which sits at the 43rd percentile, while the CPU is at the 75th percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17181 is competitive with its nearest rivals, but the GPU's passmark G3D score of 7880 is far below the median. The rank reflects the GPU's inability to keep up with the CPU's potential, making this a heavily GPU-bound system.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Rocket Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 14372 and single-core score is 2029, while the Geekbench multicore score is 7579 and single-core is 1979. The CPU's percentile ranking of 75 indicates it outperforms three-quarters of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.2% in average benchmark score, showing that the i5-11400F is a solid mid-range processor. In Undisputed, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution and settings, a pattern typical of GPU-bound workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values for the combo across resolutions and settings:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 31.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 48.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 38.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 19.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 47.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 80.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 58.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 28.0 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 62.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 111.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 79.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 41.3 |

The data shows a clear progression: at 1080p, Low and Medium exceed 60 fps, High is just above, and Ultra falls below. At 1440p, only Low remains above 60 fps. At 4K, all presets are below 60 fps, with Low being the only one above 40 fps. The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer, with 41.3 fps at 1080p, 28 fps at 1440p, and 19.2 fps at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings. For Low, the average FPS goes from 111.9 at 1080p to 80.2 at 1440p, then to 48.6 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are increasingly stressed at higher pixel counts. For Medium, the values are 79.1, 58.1, and 38.2, showing a similar pattern. High settings yield 62.6, 47.8, and 31.2, while Ultra produces 41.3, 28, and 19.2. The scaling is not linear; the 4K values are less than half of the 1080p values for every preset. This suggests that the GTX 1650's 128.1 GB/s bandwidth and 4 GB VRAM are insufficient for 4K rendering, and even 1440p requires reduced settings to maintain playable frame rates. The CPU's performance remains constant across resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this configuration.