Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination ranks 342nd out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 22% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong result for a sports title, indicating that the pairing delivers competitive frame rates without being an outlier at the very top of the charts. The rank reflects a balanced platform where neither the CPU nor GPU becomes a severe bottleneck, though the data reveals that the graphics card carries most of the load at higher settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s 342nd place out of 1,580 tested configurations puts it firmly in the upper quartile of performers for Undisputed. This is not a top-tier enthusiast build, but it outperforms the vast majority of systems, which is notable given the game’s relatively modest graphical demands. The ranking suggests that the i5-13400F and RX 7900 XT work well together, with the GPU’s high throughput preventing the CPU from becoming a limiting factor in most scenarios. For context, the CPU itself sits at the 82nd percentile against all processors, and the GPU also hits the 82nd percentile against all graphics cards, so the system is composed of two components that are similarly well-matched in their respective tiers. The data indicates that this combo is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, and its position in the rankings is driven by the GPU’s ability to handle high frame rates rather than any CPU constraint.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed, and its specifications explain why. The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, yielding 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for a sports game that does not require massive texture pools. Its boost clock reaches 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz, and the RDNA 3.0 architecture provides 5,376 shading units. These specs translate to a passmark G3D score of 29,009, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. In the measured results, the GPU’s power is evident at 1080p, where it pushes average frame rates above 400 fps on Low settings, but its role becomes more critical as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 71.3 fps, showing that the card is still capable but that the game’s settings are starting to tax its raw compute. The GPU’s 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a strong indicator of its ability to sustain high frame rates, and the data confirms that it is the primary driver of performance in this combo.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains sufficient throughout. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 242.5 fps, which drops to 171.5 fps at 1440p High, a 29% reduction, and then to 111.5 fps at 4K High, a 54% reduction from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU’s capacity is not fully utilized until lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 403.7 fps, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at extremely high frame rates, but the GPU’s workload grows disproportionately with pixel count. The most telling data point is the Ultra preset: 154 fps at 1080p, 111.4 fps at 1440p, and 71.3 fps at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is the only result below the 100 fps threshold, suggesting that users targeting 4K should stick to High or lower presets to maintain a smooth experience. The scaling shows that the RX 7900 XT is the bottleneck at 4K, while the i5-13400F is more than capable of keeping up at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 403.7 fps, Medium yields 290.5 fps, High drops to 242.5 fps, and Ultra falls to 154 fps. These numbers indicate that the system is far beyond what a 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display needs, and the CPU is not holding back the GPU at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 294.3 fps on Low, 211.6 fps on Medium, 171.5 fps on High, and 111.4 fps on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with roughly a 27-30% reduction across settings, again pointing to GPU scaling. At 3840x2160, the results are 185.1 fps on Low, 131.1 fps on Medium, 111.5 fps on High, and 71.3 fps on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only one that falls below 100 fps, and even that is playable for a sports title, but High at 4K offers a much better balance at 111.5 fps. The data shows that the combo is capable of 4K gaming, but the Ultra preset is the first point where the GPU’s limits become apparent. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown demonstrates that the system excels at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring a preset adjustment for optimal smoothness.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting role in this combo, but its specifications ensure it does not bottleneck the GPU. The CPU has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, built on a 10 nm process. Its 3DMark scores are representative of its capability: 7,314 in the 16-thread test, 5,591 in the 8-thread test, and 960 in the single-thread test. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21,279 in multi-core and 3,004 in single-core, placing it at the 82nd percentile against all CPUs. The nearest rivals show it is tightly clustered: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9474F. This indicates that the i5-13400F is a solid mid-range performer, and its 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps with gaming workloads. In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 403.7 fps, a result that requires a capable processor to feed the GPU. However, as resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary factor, and the CPU’s contribution becomes less significant. The data shows that the i5-13400F is more than adequate for this game, and its performance is not a limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides an average of 171.5 fps, which is well above the 60 fps threshold and offers a good balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K High, the average is 111.5 fps, which is still smooth, but 1440p is the sweet spot for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 38,358, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (0% delta), 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 70HX, and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. It sits at the 82nd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RX 7900 XT?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 403.7 fps, indicating the CPU can handle high frame rates. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, is only 0.5% faster, and the i5-13400F is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-13620H, showing it is well-matched.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K on Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 154 fps, which drops to 111.4 fps at 1440p Ultra and then to 71.3 fps at 4K Ultra. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, confirming the GPU is the limiting factor at high resolutions.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it sufficient?

A: The RX 7900 XT has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory with 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Undisputed, this is more than sufficient, as the game does not appear to be VRAM-limited in any of the measured settings, even at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 342nd out of 1,580 tested configurations, placing it in the top 22% of all systems. This is a strong result for a sports title and indicates the pairing is well above average.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice across all resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 242.5 fps, which is far beyond what any display can show, so users with high refresh rate monitors can enjoy buttery-smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, the average is 171.5 fps, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays and offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium without a major performance hit. At 4K High, the average is 111.5 fps, which is still above 100 fps and provides a great balance for 4K gaming. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p, where it achieves 154 fps, but at 4K Ultra the frame rate drops to 71.3 fps, which is borderline for competitive play. The Low preset is unnecessary for this hardware, as even Medium provides 290.5 fps at 1080p and 131.1 fps at 4K. Therefore, High is the recommended preset for all resolutions, as it offers the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate stability, with the only exception being users who prioritize maximum detail at 1080p and are willing to accept 154 fps.