Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers a decisive performance profile in Undisputed, one defined by massive headroom at lower resolutions and a sharp, GPU-bound falloff as pixel count climbs. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly capable for competitive play, with the primary bottleneck shifting from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K. This pairing sits in the 685th position out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all configurations, but its real story is told through the frame rate scaling curves.

Resolution Scaling

The measured results reveal a classic resolution scaling pattern, but with an unusually steep curve at the top end. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 314.8 FPS, a figure so high that it suggests the CPU is doing the heavy lifting, or more precisely, that neither component is being pushed to its limit. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 227.1 FPS, a reduction of roughly 28% from the 1080p figure. This is a significant drop, but the frame rate remains exceptionally high for a sports title, indicating that the RX 7700 XT is still operating well within its comfort zone.

The transition to 4K is where the limiting component becomes obvious. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 145.5, which is a 36% reduction from the 1440p result. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K, compared to the more moderate decline from 1080p to 1440p, points directly at the GPU as the primary constraint. The rasterization load at 4K is simply too heavy for the 7700 XT to maintain the same throughput, even at Low settings.

This pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the spread between settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (314.8 FPS) and Ultra (119.9 FPS) is a massive 194.9 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough spare capacity to render much more complex scenes without tanking performance. At 1440p, the same spread is 141.5 FPS (from 227.1 to 85.6 FPS), still a wide margin. At 4K, the spread narrows to 87.4 FPS (from 145.5 to 58.1 FPS), but the absolute numbers are lower. The key insight is that the relative cost of enabling Ultra settings increases with resolution. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 119.9 FPS, which is 38% of the Low setting’s output. At 4K, Ultra delivers 58.1 FPS, which is 40% of Low’s output. The percentages are similar, but the absolute floor is what matters: 58.1 FPS at 4K Ultra is playable, but it is approaching the lower bound of what most users would consider smooth.

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 benchmark scores paint a picture of a CPU that is more than sufficient for Undisputed. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 indicate strong all-around performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314, compared to the 2-thread score of 1880, shows that the processor scales well with additional threads, which is relevant for a game that may offload physics or AI calculations.

In the context of this game, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the 314.8 FPS result suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is still able to produce frames faster than most displays can show them. The benchmark results indicate that the i5-13400F has a single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3634) that is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7700 XT in a scenario where the GPU is not fully saturated. However, the data also suggests that the CPU’s headroom is not infinite. The 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25236, places it in a strong position, but it is not a top-tier halo part.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the i5-13400F is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-13620H (deltaPct of 0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct of -0.5% lower). This indicates that for this game, the CPU is not a differentiator. Whether the system uses this chip or a comparable rival, the frame rates would likely be identical, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 3DMark max-thread score of 7307, nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 7314, confirms that the processor’s performance does not degrade with minimal thread usage, which is typical for a game engine that may not utilize all 16 threads effectively.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides an average of 132.3 FPS, which offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance. 4K High is also viable at 86.7 FPS, but 1440p gives more headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo produces 314.8 FPS, indicating that neither component is fully saturated. The GPU is likely the limiting factor at higher settings, but the CPU has enough headroom to avoid causing a significant frame rate drop.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, it averages 86.7 FPS, which is smooth. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 58.1 FPS, which is still playable but close to the lower threshold for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT’s 12 GB of VRAM affect performance?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for the tested settings, as the frame rates do not show signs of VRAM capacity-related stuttering. The 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is ample for this game’s texture loads.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 194.9 FPS (314.8 to 119.9). At 4K, the difference is 87.4 FPS (145.5 to 58.1). The absolute gap narrows at higher resolutions, but the relative cost of Ultra settings remains significant.

Q: How does this combo rank against others?

A: It ranks 685th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all configurations. This is a strong result, but it is not among the top-tier setups.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 685 out of 1580 tested combinations places it in the 43rd percentile of all tested systems. This is a solid, above-average result, but it is not a top-tier configuration. The ranking reflects the balance between the i5-13400F and the RX 7700 XT. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 82 versus all CPUs is higher than the combo’s overall ranking, which suggests that the GPU is the component holding the system back from a higher overall rank. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 73 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30097, is lower than the CPU’s relative standing.

The nearest GPU rivals provide context for the RX 7700 XT’s position. It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (deltaPct of 0%) and the AMD Radeon RX 570 (deltaPct of -0.2%). This indicates that the GPU’s raw compute performance is in a specific tier, and the combo’s rank is largely determined by this GPU tier. The CPU’s rival comparisons (e.g., a deltaPct of 0.1% versus the i7-13620H) show that swapping the CPU for a comparable part would not meaningfully change the combo’s rank in this game. The data suggests that to move significantly up the rankings, a user would need a more powerful GPU rather than a more powerful CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. Low settings yield an average of 314.8 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 225.5 FPS. High settings produce 184.4 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 119.9 FPS. All of these figures are well above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the Ultra result is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 227.1 FPS. Medium settings average 164.6 FPS. High settings average 132.3 FPS. Ultra settings average 85.6 FPS. The Ultra figure is still smooth, but it shows that the GPU is beginning to feel the load of higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings average 145.5 FPS. Medium settings average 104 FPS. High settings average 86.7 FPS. Ultra settings average 58.1 FPS. The Ultra result is the only one in the entire dataset that dips below 60 FPS, indicating that this is the boundary of the system’s capability. The data shows a consistent pattern: for every setting, the FPS drops by roughly 30-40% when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

For users with a 1080p display, the data strongly supports using Ultra settings. The average of 119.9 FPS is high enough for a smooth experience on most monitors, and the visual uplift from High to Ultra is worth the performance cost. Even at Ultra, there is significant headroom above 60 FPS.

For 1440p users, High settings provide the best balance. The 132.3 FPS average is excellent, and the difference between High and Ultra (a drop of 46.7 FPS) is substantial. High settings deliver a smooth experience without sacrificing too much visual detail. Users with 120Hz or 144Hz displays may prefer Medium for the 164.6 FPS average, but High is the recommended sweet spot.

For 4K users, High is the recommended preset. The 86.7 FPS average is smooth and only slightly below the 90 FPS mark. Ultra is not recommended, as the 58.1 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced action. Low settings at 4K produce 145.5 FPS, which is excessive for most displays, so High is the better choice for visual quality.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its role becomes more critical as resolution increases. Its architecture is RDNA 3.0, built on a 5 nm process, with a boost clock of 2544 MHz and a game clock of 2171 MHz. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU has 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS is the raw compute figure that drives the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are consistent with its measured game performance. The PassMark G3D score of 22547 is a strong result, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 73 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30097, confirms that it is a mid-to-high-tier part. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has an identical average score (deltaPct of 0%), meaning the 7700 XT is competitive with that card in synthetic benchmarks.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is to render the boxing ring, fighters, and crowd. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has enough power to maintain high frame rates even at Ultra settings, but at 4K, the rendering load becomes too heavy. The 12 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor in the tested scenarios, as the game does not appear to require more. The GPU’s clock speeds and memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s demands, but the 4K Ultra result of 58.1 FPS highlights the limits of its raw compute throughput. This is a GPU that excels at high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and can handle 4K with adjusted settings, but it is not a 4K Ultra powerhouse.