Undisputed

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 paired with the Intel Core i5-13400F delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Undisputed, with the data showing that the processor has enough headroom to keep the GPU as the primary bottleneck across nearly all tested settings. The measured FPS rows reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution, though the relationship between settings and resolution creates some interesting asymmetries that define the optimal way to play this boxing title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable degradation as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, but the magnitude of that drop depends heavily on the quality preset. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 136 FPS at 1080p to 99.1 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 63.2 FPS at 4K — a total reduction of approximately 54% from the lowest to highest resolution. This curve suggests the RX 7600’s rendering pipeline becomes progressively more saturated as pixel count increases, which is typical for a GPU in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

The Low preset tells a different story. At 1920x1080, the system produces 230.5 FPS, which drops to 167.2 FPS at 1440p and then 104.6 FPS at 4K. The fact that Low settings at 4K still outperform High settings at 1080p (104.6 vs. 136 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the limiting component even at the highest resolution when visual complexity is reduced. This is reinforced by the CPU data: the i5-13400F sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and a max-thread score of 7307, meaning it has ample compute headroom for a sports title that likely does not heavily tax multi-threaded workloads.

Ultra settings produce the steepest scaling curve. The drop from 91.3 FPS at 1080p to 66.8 FPS at 1440p represents a 27% performance loss, and then to 41.4 FPS at 4K — a further 38% reduction. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU’s 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 41.4 FPS is the only measured point that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the sole configuration where the system visibly struggles to maintain smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The RX 7600’s specifications explain much of the scaling behavior observed in the measured data. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has sufficient memory throughput for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest that capacity or bandwidth constraints begin to emerge at higher resolutions. The boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz are the two figures that most directly influence frame rates, and the data shows that the card sustains playable performance up to 1440p High settings, where it averages 99.1 FPS.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in a tight competitive cluster. Its average benchmark score of 20258 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (20146, deltaPct 0.6) and the AMD Radeon RX 460 (20088, deltaPct 0.8), while it trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct -1.3) and Intel Arc B570 (20556, deltaPct -1.5) by small margins. These sub-2% deltas indicate that the RX 7600 is positioned in a highly competitive performance tier where minor architectural differences determine ranking. The card’s 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate are consistent with the frame rates observed, particularly at Medium settings where the 4K result of 79.2 FPS shows the card handling moderate visual loads without issue.

The memory configuration deserves attention. The 128-bit bus width is narrow by modern standards, and the 18 Gbps effective memory speed compensates partially through high clock rates. In Undisputed, the difference between 1440p High (99.1 FPS) and 4K High (63.2 FPS) suggests that the memory subsystem becomes a limiting factor at the higher resolution, as the 36% performance drop exceeds what would be expected purely from pixel count scaling. The GPU’s 8 GB frame buffer is also a potential constraint at 4K Ultra, where the 41.4 FPS result indicates the card is struggling to maintain fluidity under maximum load.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the gameplay experience. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 163.3 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive play, while High drops to 136 FPS and Ultra falls to 91.3 FPS. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates on standard monitors, Low at 230.5 FPS is the obvious choice, but the jump to Medium costs only 29% performance while presumably offering substantially better visuals.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset produces 117.8 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. High at 99.1 FPS is also viable, while Ultra at 66.8 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this resolution, as it maintains high frame rates while avoiding the steep performance penalties of Ultra.

The 4K results are more nuanced. Medium at 79.2 FPS is the only preset that combines acceptable visual quality with smooth performance, while High at 63.2 FPS is borderline and Ultra at 41.4 FPS is not recommended for serious play. Low at 104.6 FPS is an option for players who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the visual compromise may be too significant for a sports title where character models and arena details matter. Overall, the data recommends 1080p Ultra (91.3 FPS) or 1440p Medium (117.8 FPS) as the best experiences, depending on whether resolution or graphical fidelity is the higher priority.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K with smooth gameplay?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. The measured data shows 63.2 FPS at 4K High and 79.2 FPS at 4K Medium, both above the 60 FPS threshold. However, 4K Ultra drops to 41.4 FPS, which is below playable standards.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: Medium at 163.3 FPS offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. Ultra at 91.3 FPS is also viable if maximum graphical fidelity is desired, but it costs 44% of the Medium frame rate.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest rivals in this game?

A: The RX 7600’s average benchmark score of 20258 places it within 2% of the RX 7600 XT (deltaPct 0.6), RX 460 (deltaPct 0.8), RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct -1.3), and Arc B570 (deltaPct -1.5). These differences are minimal and unlikely to produce noticeable in-game variations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The i5-13400F’s 3DMark max-thread score of 7307 and single-thread score of 960, combined with its 82nd percentile ranking, indicate it has substantial headroom. The GPU’s 63rd percentile ranking and the observed FPS scaling confirm this.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 99.1 FPS, which provides smooth gameplay. This is a 27% reduction from the 1080p High result of 136 FPS, reflecting the increased pixel load on the GPU.

Q: Does the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM cause problems at higher resolutions?

A: The data suggests potential memory pressure at 4K Ultra, where the 41.4 FPS result indicates severe performance degradation. At 4K High (63.2 FPS) and Medium (79.2 FPS), the 8 GB frame buffer appears sufficient, though the steep scaling curve hints at capacity constraints.

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 with a 65 W TDP. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz and base clock of 2.50 GHz provide the single-thread performance necessary for a sports title like Undisputed, which typically relies more on consistent frame pacing than massive multi-threaded workloads. The CPU’s benchmark scores support this: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 show strong performance, while the Geekbench multi-core score of 10971 and single-core score of 2301 reinforce the picture of a capable gaming processor.

The CPU’s nearest rivals highlight its competitive positioning. The i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25236 is virtually identical to the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201, deltaPct 0.1) and within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, deltaPct -0.5), AMD EPYC 9474F (25103, deltaPct 0.5), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099, deltaPct 0.5). These sub-1% deltas mean that the choice between these processors would have negligible impact on Undisputed performance. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking across all CPUs, combined with the observed FPS data, indicates that it is not the limiting component in this configuration.

The measured FPS at low resolutions reinforces this assessment. At 1080p Low, the system produces 230.5 FPS, which approaches the refresh rate limits of most monitors and demonstrates that the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to saturate the GPU’s output. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1880 and 4-thread score of 3459 show that the CPU’s performance scales well with thread count, and the PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 indicates robust multi-core capability. For a game like Undisputed, the i5-13400F provides more than enough computational power, leaving the RX 7600 as the definitive performance ceiling for this pairing.