Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a high-performance configuration for Undisputed, as evidenced by measured frame rates that consistently exceed 60 FPS across all tested settings, even at 4K Ultra. The combination of a six-core Rocket Lake processor with 12 threads and a 12 GB Ada Lovelace GPU produces a system that balances CPU and GPU workloads effectively, though the data reveals specific bottlenecks at lower resolutions and demanding settings.

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a six-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 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for feeding the GPU in this sports title.

Benchmark data shows the i5-11400F posting a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,372 and a single-core score of 2,029. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 868, while the 16-thread test yields 5,619. These figures indicate a processor with strong single-thread performance—critical for game logic and physics in Undisputed—and respectable multi-thread capability for background tasks. The chip's percentile ranking at 75 among all CPUs places it in the upper quarter, meaning it outperforms most processors in synthetic workloads.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame pacing, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 372.2 FPS average, suggesting the CPU can feed frames well above typical display refresh rates. However, the i5-11400F's 12 threads are not as numerous as some rivals; its nearest competitor by average benchmark score is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with a delta of 0%, while the Intel Core i7-1260P trails by 0.2%. This parity in synthetic scores does not directly translate to gaming, but it indicates the CPU is not a weak link in this setup.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the i5-11400F and RTX 4070 ranks 406th out of 1,580 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 25.7% of all configurations tested, a strong showing that reflects the hardware's ability to handle the game's demands across most settings. The rank is influenced by both CPU and GPU contributions, and the data suggests that while the GPU is the dominant factor, the CPU does not hold the system back significantly.

Compared to other combos, the RTX 4070's own percentile ranking is 81 among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 37,283. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a delta of -0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A at -1.9%, though these comparisons are synthetic and not game-specific. The combo's rank of 406 implies that many other pairings—likely those with newer or higher-tier CPUs—achieve better results, but the i5-11400F's 75th percentile CPU score is sufficient to avoid severe bottlenecking in this title.

The ranking also reflects the game's moderate CPU demands; Undisputed is a sports title that does not heavily utilize many threads, so the i5-11400F's six cores are often enough. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 63.7 FPS, which is still playable but indicates the GPU is working near its limit. At 1080p Low, the 372.2 FPS result shows the CPU can push very high frame rates when the GPU is not the constraint.

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

Resolution scaling in Undisputed reveals a clear shift in the bottleneck as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 372.2 FPS; moving to 1440p Low drops that to 271.1 FPS, a reduction of 27.2%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 172.4 FPS, which is 53.7% lower than the 1080p Low result. This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is still able to deliver high frame rates, but the GPU's workload scales significantly with resolution.

For High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 222.4 FPS at 1080p, 160.6 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% drop), and 100.3 FPS at 4K (a 54.9% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High settings suggests the GPU is the primary limiter as resolution increases, since the frame rate reduction is proportional to the pixel count increase. The CPU's role becomes less relevant at 4K because the GPU is saturated.

The Ultra settings tell a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 145.1 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 104.6 FPS (a 27.9% reduction); and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 63.7 FPS (a 56.1% reduction from 1080p). The similar percentage drops across all settings reinforce that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. However, the absolute FPS at 1080p Ultra (145.1) is lower than at 1080p Low (372.2), showing that increased graphical fidelity also increases GPU load, but the CPU still has headroom since the frame rate remains high.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 372.2 FPS on Low, 271 FPS on Medium, 222.4 FPS on High, and 145.1 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate a system that can easily drive high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, with even the most demanding Ultra preset exceeding 144 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 101.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 77.3 FPS, showing that each settings tier adds a significant GPU workload.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 271.1 FPS on Low, 197.4 FPS on Medium, 160.6 FPS on High, and 104.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results are still excellent for competitive play, with Low and Medium providing frame rates above 190 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level is roughly 27-28%, as noted earlier. At 1440p Ultra, the 104.6 FPS average is still above 100 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh 1440p displays, though not for 240 Hz panels.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 172.4 FPS on Low, 125.3 FPS on Medium, 100.3 FPS on High, and 63.7 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result demonstrates that the GPU can handle 4K at lower settings with very high frame rates, which is unexpected for a sports title with less complex scenes. However, 4K Ultra at 63.7 FPS is only marginally above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that players targeting 4K Ultra should consider a more powerful GPU or be prepared for occasional dips. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at each settings tier is consistent, with the largest absolute drop occurring between Low settings (199.8 FPS) and the smallest between Ultra settings (81.4 FPS).

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for 60+ FPS?

A: All tested combinations exceed 60 FPS. The lowest result is 63.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, so even the most demanding preset maintains playable frame rates. For 144 FPS, 1080p Ultra (145.1 FPS) or 1440p High (160.6 FPS) are viable options.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 372.2 FPS, indicating the i5-11400F can feed the GPU well above typical display refresh rates. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient for Undisputed's demands, as frame rates remain high even when the GPU is less burdened.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the clearly limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 172.4 FPS on Low to 63.7 FPS on Ultra, a 63% reduction, while the CPU workload remains relatively constant. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo compare to the CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic tests?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,181, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189, delta 0%) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,212, delta -0.2%). This parity suggests the CPU's synthetic performance is not a differentiator in this game.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo averages 197.4 FPS. This is a strong result for players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, providing ample headroom above the refresh rate for consistent frame delivery.

Q: Does the RTX 4070's synthetic score align with its in-game performance?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 37,283, with a PassMark G3D score of 26,927. In-game, it delivers 271.1 FPS at 1440p Low and 100.3 FPS at 4K High, showing that the synthetic scores translate to high real-world performance in this title. The nearest GPU rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37,507 (delta -0.6%), but would likely not match the RTX 4070's ray tracing or power efficiency in practice.