Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a stratified performance profile in Undisputed, with results that hinge almost entirely on the graphics settings selected. The data shows a clear ceiling at 60 frames per second for most playable configurations, while lower resolutions and settings unlock much higher headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second (FPS) across three resolutions and four quality presets, interprets the ranking of this combination against other tested setups, and provides specific guidance on how to optimize the experience.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 3547 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 5 percent of all tested systems for this specific game.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest average frame rate?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers the highest average FPS at 110, followed by Low at 2560x1440 with 80 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings where the game becomes unplayable due to low frame rates?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average FPS of 19, which is below typical playability thresholds. The High preset at 4K also struggles, averaging only 30 FPS.

Q: What is the most balanced settings preset for a smooth experience?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 offers a solid balance with an average FPS of 79, and a minimum of 67 FPS, ensuring consistent performance without dropping below 60.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. It is 0.4 percent behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, 0.8 percent behind the AMD Radeon RX 470, and 0.7 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop dramatically compared to 1080p, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are heavily taxed at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 provide a robust foundation for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a multi-threaded score of 22604 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 3191 in the same test, indicating strong performance for both multithreaded tasks and latency-sensitive applications.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data suggests that the i5-13400F is more than capable of handling this task, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes. For instance, moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings reduces the average FPS from 79 to 57, a 28 percent drop. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat across resolutions. The 3DMark scores reinforce this: the 16-thread score of 7314 and the max-thread score of 7307 show excellent multi-core scaling, while the single-thread score of 960 indicates solid per-core performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, with average scores of 25284 and 25365 respectively, showing the i5-13400F is within 0.3 percent of these parts. This competitive positioning means the CPU is unlikely to be the source of frame rate drops in Undisputed, as its compute capability far exceeds what the GPU can render at most settings. The 65 W TDP also suggests thermal headroom is not a concern for sustained gaming sessions, allowing the boost clock to be maintained without throttling.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the clear performance limiter in this configuration. Built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, it features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which becomes a critical constraint at higher resolutions. The GPU's base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and its 150 W TDP is modest by modern standards.

Benchmark results show the RX 570 has an average score of 28766, placing it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 470 (average score 28996, 0.8 percent ahead) and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (average score 28421, 1.2 percent behind). This indicates the RX 570 is a mid-range performer from its generation, and its capabilities are stretched thin by Undisputed's demands.

The FPS data confirms the GPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 110 FPS, but this falls to 66 FPS at High and 42 FPS at Ultra. The 4 GB VRAM is likely insufficient for Ultra textures at 1080p, causing the frame rate to crater. At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmed: even the Low preset only achieves 50 FPS, while High drops to 30 FPS and Ultra falls to 19 FPS. The pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are simply not high enough to fill a 4K frame buffer at playable rates. The memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s also becomes a severe constraint, as the data throughput required at 4K exceeds what the GDDR5 can provide.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3547 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the bottom 4.6 percent of all configurations, indicating that this pairing is significantly underpowered for the game's requirements. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's, as the i5-13400F is a capable processor that ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's low rank highlights the severe imbalance in this pairing. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 puts it on par with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) and just behind the Intel Core 5 120 (25362). However, the GPU's average score of 28766, while in the 74th percentile, is not sufficient to drive Undisputed at high settings. The combo rank of 3547 suggests that most other tested systems, even those with weaker CPUs, outperform this pairing because they have more capable GPUs.

The data implies that this configuration is best suited for lower resolutions and reduced settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 110 FPS, which is competitive. However, any attempt to increase graphical fidelity quickly exposes the GPU's weaknesses. The rank of 3547 serves as a warning that this is not a balanced system for modern gaming, and users should expect to make significant compromises on visual quality to maintain acceptable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combo is Medium at 1920x1080. This preset delivers an average FPS of 79, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. The minimum FPS staying above 60 ensures a smooth experience without noticeable stutter. The Low preset at 1080p offers a higher average of 110 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra headroom for most users.

For those with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the highest quality option that remains playable, averaging 57 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, averaging 50 FPS, but even this is marginal. The Medium preset at 4K averages 36 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it produces an average of 42 FPS at 1080p and drops to 19 FPS at 4K. The data shows that the RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM is insufficient for Ultra textures, causing severe performance degradation. Users should prioritize the Medium preset as the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with the option to drop to Low if higher frame rates are desired.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are as follows: Low averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 79 FPS (min 67, max 91), High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 28 percent drop, while High to Ultra is a 36 percent drop, indicating diminishing returns on higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS (min 49, max 66), High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average FPS by 27 percent at Low settings, 28 percent at Medium, 29 percent at High, and 26 percent at Ultra. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU can maintain its performance across resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are: Low averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS (min 31, max 42), High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K is severe, with a 37 percent reduction at Low, 37 percent at Medium, 36 percent at High, and 39 percent at Ultra. The 4K results show that the RX 570 is completely overwhelmed, with even the Low preset unable to maintain a stable 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the limiting component. At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 79 at 1080p to 57 at 1440p (a 28 percent drop) and then to 36 at 4K (a 37 percent drop from 1440p). This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload increases quadratically with resolution.

The data shows that the RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints. At 4K, the memory bandwidth is insufficient to feed the GPU's 2048 shading units, causing the frame rate to plummet. The CPU, with its 20 MB of L3 cache and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the consistent scaling pattern across all settings. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not drop as dramatically when the resolution increases.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively gentle, with a 28 percent reduction in FPS, which is close to the theoretical 44 percent increase in pixel count. This indicates that the GPU is still somewhat capable at this resolution, though the minimum FPS of 49 at 1440p Medium suggests occasional dips below 60. At 4K, the scaling becomes non-linear, with the GPU's performance collapsing under the load. The 4K Low preset achieves 50 FPS, but the 4K Medium preset only reaches 36 FPS, showing that the GPU cannot handle the increased settings at this resolution. The conclusion is clear: the RX 570 is a 1080p-class GPU, and any attempt to play Undisputed at higher resolutions requires significant settings reductions to remain playable.