Undisputed

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti holds the 989th position out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the top 26.6% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, indicating that the combo delivers competitive performance without being at the absolute modern.

Examining the underlying component benchmarks, the CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards. This suggests the RTX 3080 Ti is the more dominant component in this pairing, which aligns with the measured frame rates showing GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17177 places it in close contention with several rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7H12 (deltaPct 0.3% faster), Intel Core i5-12450H (deltaPct -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (deltaPct -0.6%), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (deltaPct 0.6% faster). These margins are negligible, meaning the i5-11400F provides a consistent baseline that will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

In the context of Undisputed specifically, the combo’s rank reflects a system that can handle high-refresh-rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for a sports title where smooth motion and responsive input are critical, though the absolute rank shows there are many faster combinations—likely those with newer CPUs and GPUs that offer higher raw throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU+GPU combo in Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 989th out of 3718 tested combinations, which places it in the upper quartile of all systems benchmarked for this game.

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

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17177 is within 0.6% of all four nearest rivals: AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120, +0.3%), Intel Core i5-12450H (17239, -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278, -0.6%), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074, +0.6%). These differences are effectively negligible for gaming performance.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo based on measured FPS?

A: At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 222 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive play. However, at 1440p High, it still delivers 160 FPS, making 1440p a strong choice for balancing visual fidelity and frame rate. At 4K High, the average drops to 101 FPS, which remains smooth for most users.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3080 Ti have, and is it sufficient for Undisputed?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth. Given that the game runs at 65 FPS on 4K Ultra without reported issues, the VRAM capacity is sufficient even at maximum settings.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: Based on the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K, the CPU is not a limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo hits 222 FPS, and at 4K High, it drops to 101 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024) is adequate for the game’s physics and AI.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F had a launch MSRP of $157, making it a mid-range processor at release, though pricing discussions are beyond the scope of this analysis.

Q: Are there any settings where the combo fails to maintain 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 65 FPS, which is above 60 but close to the threshold. The minimum FPS is not reported for Ultra, but the average suggests that demanding scenes could dip below 60, making High settings at 4K a safer choice.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features a 12 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Memory support is limited to DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for this game.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is primarily to manage game logic, physics calculations, and AI—tasks that benefit from strong single-thread performance. The i5-11400F’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024 and Geekbench single-core score of 1777 indicate solid per-core capability. Multi-threaded performance is also respectable, with Cinebench R23 multi-core achieving 14340 and 3DMark max-threads scoring 5652, ensuring that the CPU can handle background tasks without interfering with frame pacing.

The 6-core/12-thread configuration is well-suited for modern sports titles, which typically do not scale beyond 8 threads. Benchmark results show the CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 4691 is close to its max-threads score of 5652, implying that additional threads beyond 8 provide diminishing returns. This matches expectations for a game like Undisputed, where the workload is more dependent on single-thread speed than on massive multi-threading.

Given the GPU’s high performance, the CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that it can feed the RTX 3080 Ti enough data to sustain high frame rates. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is more pronounced, the combo still manages 222 FPS on High settings, confirming that the i5-11400F does not significantly bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 372 FPS average
• Medium: 268 FPS average (min 228, max 308)
• High: 222 FPS average
• Ultra: 143 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is clearly GPU-limited at Low settings, with frame rates exceeding what most monitors can display. Even at Ultra, the 143 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a trivial resolution for this hardware. The gap between Low and Ultra is 229 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom even at maximum settings.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 269 FPS average
• Medium: 194 FPS average (min 165, max 223)
• High: 160 FPS average
• Ultra: 103 FPS average

At 1440p, the frame rates remain high, with Low settings still achieving 269 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra results in a 57 FPS drop, indicating that Ultra settings impose a substantial GPU workload. The Medium preset’s minimum of 165 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 170 FPS average
• Medium: 122 FPS average (min 104, max 141)
• High: 101 FPS average
• Ultra: 65 FPS average

At 4K, the combo remains playable across all presets, though Ultra drops to 65 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS floor. The Low preset’s 170 FPS shows that the GPU can still deliver high frame rates at 4K when visual effects are reduced. The Medium preset’s minimum of 104 FPS provides a comfortable margin for consistent performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU workload. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 222 at 1080p to 160 at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and further to 101 at 4K (a 55% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound system, where increasing pixel count directly impacts frame rate.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 372 FPS at 1080p drops to 269 FPS at 1440p (28% lower) and 170 FPS at 4K (54% lower). The consistent percentage drops suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rate scales proportionally with the number of pixels rendered.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded. At 1080p, the average is 268 FPS with a minimum of 228 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 194 FPS (a 28% reduction), and at 4K, it reaches 122 FPS (a 55% reduction from 1080p). The minimum FPS at 4K is 104, indicating that even in the most demanding scenes, the combo stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

This scaling analysis indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, while the i5-11400F provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a constraint. The GPU’s 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are well-utilized across the resolution range, with no evidence of CPU-induced stuttering or frame drops.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display and performance priorities.

For 1080p users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or higher), the High preset at 222 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, ensuring that the frame rate exceeds the refresh rate of most displays. The Ultra preset at 143 FPS is also viable, but the 79 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests that the visual improvements may not justify the performance cost for competitive play.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 160 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors while maintaining good image quality. The Medium preset at 194 FPS is an alternative for those prioritizing maximum frame rates, though the visual fidelity reduction may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 103 FPS is still playable but may cause occasional dips on 120Hz displays.

For 4K users, the High preset at 101 FPS is the best option, delivering smooth gameplay on 60Hz displays with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 122 FPS offers even more headroom for 120Hz displays, but the visual differences from High are minimal. The Ultra preset at 65 FPS is only recommended for users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over frame rate consistency, as the average is close to the 60 FPS boundary.

Overall, the High preset provides the best experience across all resolutions, balancing visual quality with performance headroom. The data shows that the combo can handle High settings at 4K, which reflects the RTX 3080 Ti’s capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is based on the GA102 chip built on Samsung’s 8 nm process, featuring 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It includes 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

The GPU’s memory subsystem is substantial: 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This high bandwidth is crucial for 4K gaming, where texture data and frame buffers require rapid access. The GPU’s pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s enable it to handle the detailed character models and arena environments in Undisputed at high resolutions.

In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3080 Ti achieves a Passmark G3D score of 26896 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (deltaPct 0.8% faster), NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (deltaPct -1.2%), NVIDIA Tesla M40 (deltaPct -1.7%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (deltaPct 2% faster). These comparisons show that the 3080 Ti remains competitive even against newer hardware.

The GPU’s role in Undisputed is dominant, as evidenced by the FPS scaling patterns. At 1080p Low, the 372 FPS result is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls, but at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The RTX 3080 Ti’s 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient to render the game’s boxing animations and crowd effects at high settings, while the 80 ray tracing cores may be used for enhanced lighting and shadows, though the game’s requirements are not explicitly stated.

The GPU’s power consumption is rated at 350 W, with a recommended PSU of 750 W and a dual-slot design. The 1x 12-pin power connector is a unique requirement, but the performance delivered justifies the power draw. The GPU’s successor, the GeForce 40 series, offers improvements, but the 3080 Ti remains a capable choice for high-refresh-rate gaming in 2023-era titles like Undisputed.