Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly capable 1440p experience in _Undisputed_, with the data showing that the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance, hitting exactly 120 FPS. While the combo can push 4K, the playability there is heavily dependent on settings, making the 1440p resolution the clear sweet spot for this hardware configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the Medium setting is the definitive best choice for this combination across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium produces 164.7 FPS, which is a significant 26.1 FPS improvement over High, and it remains exceptionally smooth. At 2560x1440, Medium lands precisely on 120 FPS, which is the ideal target for high-refresh-rate monitors, while still maintaining a 20.8 FPS advantage over High. This suggests that the Medium preset efficiently utilizes the hardware without introducing the rendering overhead that the High preset incurs.

The High preset is viable but represents a noticeable step down in performance, with the data showing 138.6 FPS at 1080p and 99.2 FPS at 1440p. While acceptable, it fails to hit the 120 FPS threshold at 1440p that Medium achieves. The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo, as it produces the lowest frame rates in every resolution, dropping to 87.4 FPS at 1080p and 61.2 FPS at 1440p. The gap between Medium and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra costing 77.3 FPS at 1080p compared to Medium. For players prioritizing a competitive edge or maximum smoothness, Low is an option, yielding 227.9 FPS at 1080p and 168 FPS at 1440p, but the visual compromise is severe. The data strongly suggests that Medium is the "best experience" preset, offering a 4K-capable 75.5 FPS while providing the headroom needed for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of the performance differences seen across the settings presets. The card's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the texture loads at 1440p High settings, but the data implies a bottleneck begins to form at 4K Ultra. The GPU's clock speeds are specified with a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz, and benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 16462, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. This mid-range positioning is reflected in the frame rates, where the card excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain fluid motion at 4K with maximum settings.

The GPU's Turing architecture, featuring 2176 shading units and 34 RT cores, handles the physics and particle effects of _Undisputed_ well. The most telling data point is the performance collapse at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 42.8. This is a 44.6 FPS drop from the 4K High setting, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER's compute resources are saturated by the Ultra preset's demands. The card's FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS sets a hard ceiling for the most demanding scenarios. Interestingly, the GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores only 0.5% higher, suggesting that this 2060 SUPER is performing near the top of its class and punches above its expected weight in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of _Undisputed_ for this combo. At the Medium preset, the frame rate drops from 164.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 120 FPS at 2560x1440, a 27.1% reduction, and then further down to 75.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This steep decline of 44.5 FPS from 1440p to 4K indicates that pixel throughput is the limiting factor. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate is being taxed heavily at 4K, even on Medium settings.

The pattern persists across all presets. On High settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is from 138.6 FPS to 63.4 FPS, a loss of 75.2 FPS. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck here, as the frame rate scales almost perfectly with resolution, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. For instance, the 4K Low setting at 107.5 FPS is lower than the 1080p Ultra at 87.4 FPS, but this is because the GPU is rendering four times the pixels. The scaling behavior confirms that players should stick to 1440p or 1080p for high refresh rates, as 4K represents a significant compromise, with even the Low preset unable to match the 1440p High frame rate. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is likely the specific constraint at 4K, as the increased resolution demands higher memory throughput.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for _Undisputed_, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks at 1107 out of 1580 total combos. This places it in the bottom 30% of tested systems, which is surprising given the playable frame rates. However, the comboRankInGame field reflects the performance relative to the most powerful modern hardware available, which includes top-tier CPUs and GPUs that far exceed this mid-range setup. The rank is a reminder that while this combo delivers a smooth 1440p experience, it is not competitive with high-end enthusiast builds in this title.

The ranking data suggests that the i5-11400F and RTX 2060 SUPER are holding each other back to some degree. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17181 puts it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile. This is a relatively balanced pairing, but the overall combo rank indicates that the system as a whole is outclassed by the majority of tested rigs. It is important to note that the rank does not indicate poor performance in absolute terms; rather, it reflects the competitive landscape where newer, higher-core-count CPUs and next-generation GPUs dominate the top spots. For a system in this class, the frame rates measured are actually quite good, but the combo rank of 1107 highlights that it is not a top-tier performer in the context of all tested hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation for this gaming combo, with its 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a single-core score of 2029. The single-core performance is crucial for _Undisputed_, as the data shows that the game's frame rates scale with resolution, indicating that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The processor's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to feed the GPU without causing stutters.

While the GPU drives the resolution scaling, the CPU's role becomes apparent when comparing the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 227.9 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 868) could become a limiting factor if the GPU were more powerful. However, with the RTX 2060 SUPER, the balance is such that the CPU keeps up adequately. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 0.2% lower on average, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which is essentially tied. This indicates that the i5-11400F is a competent mid-range processor that does not significantly drag down the gaming experience in this title. The 65W TDP also suggests it runs cool enough to maintain boost clocks during long gaming sessions, ensuring consistent frame pacing.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution, as it allows the Medium preset to hit exactly 120 FPS while maintaining high visual quality. 1920x1080 is also excellent for higher refresh rates, but 4K is only playable on lower presets.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in _Undisputed_?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 75.5 FPS and High averages 63.4 FPS, both of which are playable. However, Ultra drops to 42.8 FPS, which is not smooth enough for most players.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset?

A: No. The Ultra preset represents a significant performance penalty with the data showing it is 77.3 FPS slower than Medium at 1080p. The visual gains are not worth the massive frame rate drop, making Medium the superior choice.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops by 75.2 FPS from 1080p to 4K on High settings, which is a classic symptom of GPU limitation. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures it is not the limiting factor.

Q: How does this combo perform relative to other systems tested?

A: It ranks 1107 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the lower third of all tested configurations. This is due to the presence of much more powerful hardware in the database, not because the combo performs poorly in absolute terms.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has a launch MSRP of $157.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 227.9 FPS, Medium delivers 164.7 FPS, High delivers 138.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 87.4 FPS. This shows a clear hierarchy where Low provides maximum smoothness, but Medium offers the best balance for most users.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 168 FPS for Low, 120 FPS for Medium, 99.2 FPS for High, and 61.2 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset's 120 FPS is a key data point, as it aligns with common high-refresh-rate monitor targets.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly: Low averages 107.5 FPS, Medium averages 75.5 FPS, High averages 63.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 42.8 FPS. This resolution is only recommended for Medium or Low settings, as High dips below 60 FPS and Ultra falls far below the playable threshold. The data consistently shows that Medium is the most efficient preset across all three resolutions, offering the best trade-off between the visual quality settings and the measured average FPS.