Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a dominant performance profile in Undisputed, ranking in the top third of all tested combinations. The data indicates that this system is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, with 4K Ultra serving as the only significant challenge to frame rate stability.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, but the pattern across settings reveals a clear story about system balance. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 345.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 160.8 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 53.5%. This massive scaling factor is typical of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the experience is fluid at every step.

At High settings, the drop is similar in percentage: 206.2 FPS at 1080p falls to 150.6 FPS at 1440p, then to 95.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is still above 90 FPS, which is a strong outcome for a demanding sports title. The Ultra preset shows the most pronounced scaling, with 133.2 FPS at 1080p plummeting to 60.3 FPS at 4K. This 54.7% loss from 1080p to 4K indicates that the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient, but the raw shading power at 20.74 TFLOPS is being fully taxed by the Ultra preset's pixel and texture rates.

The limiting component at 4K Ultra is clearly the GPU. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, never become a bottleneck at 1080p, where the 345.7 FPS Low result shows headroom. As resolution climbs, the GPU's workload expands, and the frame rate becomes a direct function of the graphics card's capabilities. The scaling pattern suggests that for competitive play at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-limited at low settings, but for cinematic 4K, the GPU is the sole constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 547th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 65th percentile of all systems. This is a solid position, but not a top-tier one, which is surprising given the individual component strengths. The RX 6800 XT's percentile vs all GPUs is 87, and the i5-13400F sits at the 82nd percentile vs all CPUs, so the pairing of two high-percentile parts lands slightly below the expected average due to the game's specific engine characteristics.

The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, scores 2.6% lower on average, yet the 6800 XT's 16 GB VRAM and higher memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s do not translate into a higher in-game rank. Similarly, the CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, is only 0.5% faster on average, but the i5-13400F's 20 MB of L3 cache and higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz are more relevant to this game's physics and AI calculations. The data shows that Undisputed favors raw single-thread performance and high memory throughput, which the 13400F provides, but the rank suggests that many competing combos include faster GPUs or CPUs with higher multi-threaded scores.

The 4K Ultra result of 60.3 FPS is the weakest point in the measured data, and this likely drags the combo's rank down. Many of the 1033 combos ranked above this one probably achieve higher 4K Ultra frame rates, even if their 1080p Low scores are lower. The ranking is an aggregate of all resolutions and settings, so a single weak point can have an outsized impact.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if I want to stay above 100 FPS at all times?

A: At 1440p, the lowest average frame rate across all settings is 98.1 FPS (Ultra), so 2560x1440 is the highest resolution where every preset except Ultra stays comfortably above 100 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset (160.8 FPS) and High preset (95.8 FPS) approach or exceed 100 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low setting compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The 1080p Low result of 345.7 FPS is 5.7 times higher than the 4K Ultra result of 60.3 FPS. This shows the massive performance headroom available when lowering resolution and settings.

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

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The 95.8 FPS result at 4K High is a direct function of the RX 6800 XT's rendering capabilities, while the i5-13400F's 16 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock are more than sufficient for the game's logic at that frame rate.

Q: Can this system handle a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: Yes, at Medium settings the average is 183.5 FPS, and at High it is 150.6 FPS. Both exceed 144 Hz. Even at Ultra, the 98.1 FPS average is close to 100 Hz, but for a locked 144 Hz experience, High settings are the recommended ceiling.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49982, which is 2.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's score of 48704. However, the NVIDIA card's score is 1.7% higher than the Intel Arc A550M's 49737.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: The jump from Low (345.7 FPS) to Medium (252.8 FPS) is a 92.9 FPS drop, representing a 26.9% reduction in performance. This is a significant cost for the visual improvements offered by the Medium preset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data strongly supports High settings at 1440p as the best experience for this combo. The 150.6 FPS average at 2560x1440 High is well above the 144 Hz threshold for most gaming monitors, and the visual quality is substantially better than Medium. The 4K High result of 95.8 FPS is also playable, but the 1440p High result offers a better balance of smoothness and detail.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low setting delivers 345.7 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play in online matches. The Medium preset at 1080p (252.8 FPS) is a strong compromise, offering better visuals without dropping below 240 Hz. The Ultra preset is the only option that pushes the system to its limits, with 133.2 FPS at 1080p and 60.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, making it a borderline experience for players who demand consistency.

The data indicates that the sweet spot is 1440p High. It provides a 57.1% higher frame rate than 4K High (150.6 vs 95.8 FPS) while maintaining a resolution that is visually sharp on modern displays. The Medium preset at 1440p (183.5 FPS) is also excellent, but the visual jump from Medium to High is worth the 32.9 FPS cost for most users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low averages 345.7 FPS, Medium 252.8 FPS, High 206.2 FPS, and Ultra 133.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 61.5% reduction in frame rate, which is a typical cost for the highest visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 252.5 FPS (Low), 183.5 FPS (Medium), 150.6 FPS (High), and 98.1 FPS (Ultra). The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by an average of 27.1% across settings. The Low preset remains above 250 FPS, which is outstanding for a 1440p experience.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 160.8 FPS, Medium 114.3 FPS, High 95.8 FPS, and Ultra 60.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is exactly at the 60 FPS mark, while the High preset offers a playable 95.8 FPS. The 4K Low result is interesting because it shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still producing over 160 FPS, which is more than enough for a 144Hz 4K monitor if the user is willing to sacrifice visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. In Undisputed, this CPU provides more than enough compute power for the game's physics and AI systems, as evidenced by the 345.7 FPS result at 1080p Low.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong single-thread performance with a PassMark single-thread score of 3634 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2301. The multi-threaded results are equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a PassMark multithread score of 25032. These numbers indicate that the 13400F can handle the game's highest frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

The 13400F's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, is only 0.5% faster on average, but the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz and larger 20 MB L3 cache give it an edge in games that rely on rapid cache access. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking vs all CPUs confirms that it is a well-above-average processor, and in Undisputed it never limits the GPU until the frame rate exceeds 345 FPS, which is beyond the refresh rate of virtually all monitors.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, featuring the Navi 21 chip built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz, delivering 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's 87th percentile ranking vs all GPUs is reflected in its Undisputed performance. At 4K Ultra, the 60.3 FPS average is a direct result of the card's 128 ROPs and 288 TMUs being fully utilized. The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate scales consistently with resolution rather than showing signs of memory capacity limits.

The RX 6800 XT's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, scores 2.6% lower on average, but the AMD card's higher memory bandwidth (512.0 GB/s vs the NVIDIA card's unspecified figure) helps in high-resolution scenarios. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 24980 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 152200 confirm its strong compute capabilities. The 4K High result of 95.8 FPS is particularly impressive, showing that the card can handle demanding resolutions without requiring the Low preset, provided the Ultra settings are avoided.