Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a clear performance curve in Undisputed, where the game's demands scale predictably with resolution. At 1080p, the system is largely unburdened, with average frame rates ranging from 82.1 FPS on Ultra settings to a commanding 211.3 FPS on Low. This wide spread indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as frame rates respond dramatically to graphics settings. Moving to 1440p, the average FPS figures tighten, with High settings producing 89.8 FPS and Low settings hitting 149.4 FPS, showing that the rendering load is increasing but the combination still maintains high playability.

The most telling data emerges at 4K, where the RTX 2060's capabilities are fully exposed. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops to 55.1 FPS on High settings and falls to 40.1 FPS on Ultra, a significant reduction from the 1080p results. This steep decline from 211.3 FPS at 1080p Low to 93.7 FPS at 4K Low illustrates that the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data suggests that for competitive play at 1080p, the system is more than adequate, but for a smooth 4K experience, users will need to compromise on settings, as even Medium settings only yield 71.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a performance drop of roughly 55% on High settings, underscoring that the RTX 2060 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data from Undisputed reveals a classic resolution-dependent bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its peak performance, with the Ultra preset delivering 82.1 FPS and Low settings reaching 211.3 FPS. This high ceiling indicates that the Intel Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower pixel counts. The 1440p results show a moderate reduction, with High settings at 89.8 FPS and Low at 149.4 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is starting to work harder but still maintains high frame rates.

The transition to 4K is where the limiting component becomes apparent. The average FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings is 55.1, which is a 56% drop from the 1440p High result of 89.8 FPS. This significant decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit memory bus are strained by the increased pixel count. The Low preset at 4K still manages 93.7 FPS, which is respectable, but the Ultra preset's 40.1 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the primary constraint at 4K, as the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized when the GPU is tasked with rendering more pixels.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, built on the Turing architecture, plays a pivotal role in Undisputed's performance. Its base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, combined with 1920 shading units, provide the computational power needed for modern sports titles. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, operating at 14 Gbps effective with a 336.0 GB/s bandwidth, is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the strong results at those resolutions. However, at 4K, the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors, as the Ultra settings demand more texture data and higher-resolution assets than the 6 GB frame buffer can efficiently handle.

The RTX 2060's performance relative to its rivals is notable. Its average benchmark score of 16074 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, and it sits close to the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which scores 15996, a delta of 0.5%. This proximity indicates that the RTX 2060 remains competitive with more recent mid-range options. In Undisputed specifically, the GPU's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are not heavily utilized, as the game does not appear to rely on ray tracing or DLSS features based on the measured FPS data. Instead, the raw rasterization performance of the TU106 chip, with its 80.64 GPixel/s pixel rate and 201.6 GTexel/s texture rate, drives the frame rates observed.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high frame rates?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the system achieves 126.8 FPS on High settings and 82.1 FPS on Ultra, making 1080p the optimal resolution for smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 40.1 on Ultra to 93.7 on Low, so users must select Medium or High settings (71.4 and 55.1 FPS, respectively) for a playable experience.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 17181, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212), with a delta of 0% and -0.2%, respectively, indicating comparable multi-threaded performance.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 a significant bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU delivers 149.4 FPS on Low and 89.8 FPS on High, suggesting that while the GPU is working harder than at 1080p, it is not a severe bottleneck, as frame rates remain consistently above 55 FPS across all settings.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K on Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS falls from 82.1 at 1920x1080 to 40.1 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 51%, which highlights the GPU's limited capacity for high-resolution rendering.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark percentile reflect its gaming performance?

A: The RTX 2060's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range performer, which aligns with its measured FPS in Undisputed—capable at 1080p and 1440p but challenged at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1271 out of 1580 combos for Undisputed. This placement places it in the lower half of all systems tested, which is indicative of its mid-range status. The CPU's percentile of 75 versus all processors shows that the i5-11400F is a solid performer, but the GPU's 58th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down in a game that is heavily GPU-dependent at higher resolutions.

The ranking suggests that while this system is far from the bottom of the list, it is outperformed by a significant number of combinations that feature more powerful GPUs. For context, the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P, have similar average scores, but the combo ranking reflects the entire system's performance in this specific title. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor in achieving a higher rank, as upgrading to a GPU with a higher benchmark score would likely improve the system's position in the rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities across all settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 211.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded value, while Medium, High, and Ultra produce 153.2, 126.8, and 82.1 FPS, respectively. This scaling shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as frame rates increase linearly with reduced graphical demands.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong, with Low settings hitting 149.4 FPS and High settings at 89.8 FPS. The Medium preset yields 108.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55.9 FPS, which is still playable but indicates the GPU is beginning to strain. The 4K results at 3840x2160 show the most significant drops: Low produces 93.7 FPS, Medium 71.4 FPS, High 55.1 FPS, and Ultra 40.1 FPS. These numbers confirm that the RTX 2060 is capable of 4K gaming only at lower settings, and for a consistent 60 FPS experience, users should target 1440p with High settings or 1080p with Ultra settings. The data across all resolutions demonstrates a system that is well-balanced for mainstream gaming, with clear trade-offs between visual fidelity and frame rate.