Undisputed

# Undisputed — Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers an exceptional experience in Undisputed, a sports title that rewards high refresh rates and consistent frame pacing. This combination sits at rank 1125 out of 3718 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top third of all configurations in this game. With 10 cores and 16 threads driving the Raptor Lake architecture, and a Navi 48 GPU on RDNA 4.0 pushing 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, the pairing demonstrates strong balance across resolutions. The measured data reveals a system that can handle 4K Ultra at playable rates while still delivering blistering performance at lower settings, making it a versatile choice for different display capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K in Undisputed is substantial, but the scaling pattern reveals a system that remains fluid even at the highest resolution. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 353 at 1920x1080 to 161 at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 54%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains its ability to feed frames even at lower resolutions where the workload is less demanding.

Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 184 to 116, a 37% reduction. The min FPS at 4K Medium is 99, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold commonly associated with smooth gameplay. At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 210 FPS at 1080p, 152 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K, confirming that the RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized heavily as resolution climbs.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 135 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result, while the lowest in the dataset, remains playable and demonstrates that this combination can handle the most demanding settings without falling below the 60 FPS mark. The scaling pattern across all presets suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 4.60 GHz boost clock and 20 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample headroom at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 350 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1125 out of 3718 tested configurations, this pairing places in the 70th percentile of all tested combos in Undisputed. This ranking reflects a system that outperforms the majority of alternatives while not reaching the top echelon of extreme enthusiast builds. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs contribute to this solid but not elite positioning.

The combination's strength lies in its consistency across presets. At 1080p Low, the 353 FPS average places it well above the needs of any current display technology, while the 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS indicates that even the most demanding scenario remains viable. The rank of 1125 suggests that roughly 30% of tested combos achieve better performance, likely those with higher-end GPUs or newer CPU generations, but the margin is not enormous given the playability at every resolution and preset combination.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to this ranking. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches the i5-13400F's average benchmark score at 25284 versus 25292, a 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D trail by 0.3% with scores of 25362 and 25365 respectively, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% behind at 25201. These near-identical scores indicate that the i5-13400F's performance in synthetic benchmarks translates to comparable real-world results in Undisputed, where the GPU does the heavy lifting at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed, particularly at higher resolutions. Built on the Navi 48 chip with RDNA 4.0 architecture and a 4 nm process from TSMC, this GPU delivers 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation pipelines. The boost clock of 2520 MHz, combined with a game clock of 2070 MHz, provides the compute throughput necessary to sustain high frame rates across all tested settings.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for even the most demanding 4K Ultra scenarios. The measured 62 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrates that memory capacity is not a limiting factor in Undisputed, as the game's requirements are comfortably met by this configuration. The Pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s further support the GPU's ability to handle the visual complexity of a sports title at high resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 131539 indicate strong compute performance, while the Passmark G3D score of 25381 places it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (avg score 24170, deltaPct -1.2%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (avg score 24063, deltaPct -0.8%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (avg score 23628, deltaPct 1.1%). These comparisons show the RX 9070 outperforming previous-generation high-end options by a small margin, which translates to the strong results seen in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 353 FPS, while Medium achieves 254 FPS with a minimum of 216 and maximum of 292. High settings yield 210 FPS, and Ultra drops to 135 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding frames faster than most displays can refresh, with even the most demanding preset remaining well above competitive gaming thresholds.

The 2560x1440 results show a predictable decline while maintaining high playability. Low settings average 255 FPS, Medium reaches 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 and maximum of 211, High achieves 152 FPS, and Ultra produces 98 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 28% across presets, a moderate drop that leaves the system well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, the RX 9070's capabilities are tested more thoroughly. Low settings still deliver 161 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 and maximum of 134, High reaches 96 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement below 100 FPS in the entire dataset, yet it remains above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even at the highest visual fidelity. The minimum FPS of 99 at 4K Medium demonstrates that frame pacing remains consistent when settings are adjusted to balance visual quality and performance.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity at 4K, the Ultra preset at 62 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 4K, delivering 96 FPS, provides a better balance between image quality and performance, offering a 55% improvement over Ultra while requiring only a modest reduction in visual settings. Given that the minimum FPS is not recorded for 4K High, the average of 96 suggests stable performance, but the Medium preset at 116 FPS with a confirmed minimum of 99 offers the safest choice for consistent frame pacing on 4K displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 152 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it delivers excellent visual quality while remaining well above the refresh rates of most 1440p monitors. Players with 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays may prefer the Medium preset at 184 FPS, which sacrifices some visual detail but provides the frame rates necessary to fully utilize high-refresh displays. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS remains viable for those who prioritize image quality over maximum frame rates.

For 1920x1080 users, the High preset at 210 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, easily supporting 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 254 FPS serves players with 240 Hz monitors who want additional frame rate headroom, while the Ultra preset at 135 FPS is the choice for maximum graphical fidelity. The Low preset at 353 FPS is only necessary for competitive play where every frame matters, as it provides diminishing visual returns for the substantial performance gain.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting role in Undisputed, providing sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RX 9070 at most settings. With 10 cores and 16 threads, this Raptor Lake processor operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz, delivering the responsiveness required for a sports title where input latency and frame consistency are crucial. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide the memory hierarchy needed to keep the GPU fed with data.

Synthetic benchmarks demonstrate the CPU's capability relative to its peers. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 indicate strong performance in both threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Geekbench multicore score of 11068 and single-core score of 1996 further confirm this positioning. The Passmark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 place the i5-13400F in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292.

The CPU's performance in 3DMark tests shows scaling from 1880 in the 2-thread test to 7314 in the 16-thread test, indicating that multi-threaded workloads benefit significantly from the 10-core configuration. The max-thread score of 7307 closely matches the 16-thread result, suggesting that the processor's performance plateaus with additional threads beyond 16. In Undisputed, where the workload is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, the CPU's ample thread count ensures that frame data is processed efficiently, particularly at 1080p where the 353 FPS Low setting result demonstrates the processor's ability to handle high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows playable performance at all three tested resolutions. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS of 152 provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, while 1920x1080 High at 210 FPS is ideal for high-refresh displays. The 3840x2160 Ultra result of 62 FPS is playable but represents the most demanding scenario.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9070's average benchmark score of 23877 places it 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628) and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6800S by 0.8% (24063) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER by 1.2% (24170).

Q: Is the i5-13400F a limiting factor in this game?

A: The CPU demonstrates sufficient performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. The 353 FPS result at 1080p Low indicates the processor's ability to handle high frame rates, while the 62 FPS at 4K Ultra shows the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution increases.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 116 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 99 FPS and maximum of 134 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with confirmed frame pacing above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13400F's average score of 25292 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284, representing a 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both trail by 0.3% with scores of 25362 and 25365 respectively, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% behind at 25201.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for 4K Ultra settings?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth proves sufficient for Undisputed at 4K Ultra, as demonstrated by the 62 FPS average. The memory configuration provides ample capacity and bandwidth for the game's requirements.