Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, a sports title that clearly favors high refresh rates. The data shows this combination ranks 131st out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 8% of all systems. The RTX 5070 Ti’s raw power is evident across all resolutions, but the i5-11400F’s six-core architecture becomes a noticeable factor at lower settings where frame rates skyrocket.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases, though the margins are surprisingly tight due to the sheer power of the RTX 5070 Ti. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 460.3 FPS average, which drops to 333.8 FPS at 1440p and further to 211.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that even at 4K the GPU is still delivering over 200 FPS, leaving significant headroom.

Moving to High settings, the scaling is less dramatic: 275.3 FPS at 1080p, 199.9 FPS at 1440p, and 126.6 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a 54% performance drop, mirroring the Low setting trend. This consistency suggests the GPU is the primary limiter across all resolutions, as the CPU’s role diminishes when graphical load increases.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 178.3 FPS, which falls to 124.6 FPS at 1440p and 79 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that dips below 100 FPS, making it the only scenario where the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra shows a 56% reduction, slightly steeper than other presets, indicating that the highest settings introduce additional GPU stress beyond just resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake generation, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores position it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-11400F performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i5-1240U (deltaPct 0.2), while trailing the Intel Core i7-1260P and Core Ultra 7 164U by 0.2%.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role becomes apparent when examining the frame rate gaps at 1080p. At Low settings, the system produces 460.3 FPS, which is 1.67x higher than the 275.3 FPS at High settings. This massive delta suggests that at Low settings, the CPU’s 12 threads are being pushed to their limits, as the GPU is capable of much higher output but is waiting on the processor. The single-thread performance, measured at 868 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2029 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is sufficient to drive high FPS but becomes a bottleneck when the GPU is underutilized.

The multi-threaded scores—6036 in Cinebench R20 and 14372 in Cinebench R23—indicate that the CPU can handle the game’s physics and AI calculations without issue. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for a sports title like Undisputed, which likely does not require excessive cache or memory throughput. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is fully saturated, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the 79 FPS result aligns with GPU expectations.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The measured 4K Ultra average FPS is 79, which is playable but below the 100 FPS threshold many gamers prefer. For a smoother experience, dropping to 4K High yields 126.6 FPS, a 60% improvement over Ultra.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the CPU appears to limit performance, as the 460.3 FPS result is the highest measured. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, with the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads providing sufficient throughput for the game’s requirements.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this combo?

A: For high refresh rate monitors, 1440p High settings provide an excellent balance at 199.9 FPS. For 4K gaming, 1440p High or 4K High are both viable, with 4K High delivering 126.6 FPS and 1440p High nearly doubling that at 199.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 52086 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (52085, deltaPct 0). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 0.8% and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 2.5%, but leads the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 2.5%.

Q: Should I use Low settings for competitive play?

A: Low settings at 1080p produce 460.3 FPS, which is overkill for any display. At 1440p Low, the 333.8 FPS result still exceeds most monitors’ refresh rates. Medium settings offer a better visual-to-performance ratio, with 330.8 FPS at 1080p and 239.6 FPS at 1440p.

Q: Is the i5-11400F’s performance competitive with modern CPUs?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17181 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs. It performs within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-1260P and Core Ultra 7 164U, and matches the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i5-1240U, showing it remains relevant despite being end-of-life.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates: 460.3 FPS on Low, 330.8 FPS on Medium, 275.3 FPS on High, and 178.3 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely stressed, and the CPU’s 6 cores are sufficient to maintain high output.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline: 333.8 FPS on Low, 239.6 FPS on Medium, 199.9 FPS on High, and 124.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result is particularly notable, as it shows a 30% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure, suggesting that the higher resolution begins to tax the GPU more significantly.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory becomes relevant: 211.8 FPS on Low, 153.6 FPS on Medium, 126.6 FPS on High, and 79 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-100 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, indicating that this is the most demanding configuration. The jump from 4K High (126.6 FPS) to 4K Ultra (79 FPS) represents a 38% drop, which is the largest single-preset penalty in the dataset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC’s 5 nm process, featuring 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Undisputed at all settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2452 MHz and 8960 shading units deliver 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, making it one of the more powerful GPUs in the GeForce 50-series lineup.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5070 Ti scores 32974 in Passmark G3D and 231226 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it at the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 52086 puts it in the same performance class as the RTX 4080, with a deltaPct of 0. The GPU’s nearest rivals show it performing within 2.5% of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M and within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, confirming its position as a high-end contender.

The GPU’s role in Undisputed is dominant, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS at 4K High (126.6 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (124.6 FPS) are nearly identical, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor in both scenarios. The 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores provide ample compute for any ray tracing or DLSS features the game might use, though the measured data does not include such settings.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 4K Ultra producing 79 FPS and 1080p Ultra producing 178.3 FPS. For most users, the High preset offers the best experience, as it delivers 126.6 FPS at 4K, 199.9 FPS at 1440p, and 275.3 FPS at 1080p. These numbers are all above 120 FPS, making them ideal for high refresh rate displays.

For players with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset provides an excellent balance at 239.6 FPS, which is 20% higher than High settings. At 1080p, Medium settings yield 330.8 FPS, which is more than enough for any display on the market. The Low preset, while producing high frame rates (460.3 FPS at 1080p, 333.8 FPS at 1440p, 211.8 FPS at 4K), sacrifices visual quality without providing a meaningful advantage at these frame rates.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for players with 1080p or 1440p displays who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, the 178.3 FPS result is still excellent, while 1440p Ultra’s 124.6 FPS is playable. However, 4K Ultra’s 79 FPS is the weakest result in the dataset and should be avoided unless a 60 FPS target is acceptable. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p provides the best overall experience, balancing the 199.9 FPS result with the visual improvements over Medium settings.