Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 pairing presents a study in contrasts for the sports title Undisputed. The CPU is a modern, high-performance desktop part, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with a surprisingly low benchmark percentile. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics component, yet the CPU’s headroom ensures that the few playable configurations remain stable. This analysis examines the data to understand where the bottleneck lies and what the numbers indicate about the experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake-S 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 carries a 20 MB shared L3 cache alongside 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The processor’s benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191, placing it in the 77th percentile against all CPUs. This raw compute capability is far beyond what a game like Undisputed typically demands, especially when paired with an integrated GPU that struggles to keep up.

In the context of this game’s measured results, the CPU is never the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 127 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate in the dataset. This suggests that the CPU can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them, but the ceiling is imposed elsewhere. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and the max-thread score of 7307 show that the CPU’s multi-threaded performance is consistent, meaning even in complex simulation moments—like a boxing match with crowd physics—the processor has ample headroom. The single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark is less impressive, but still sufficient for a sports title that does not rely heavily on single-thread IPC.

Comparing the i5-13400F to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the data shows it is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which has an average score of 25284 versus the Intel’s 25292, a delta of 0%. It is also nearly identical to the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, with deltas of -0.3% each. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is slightly behind by 0.4%. This indicates that the CPU’s performance is squarely in the mid-to-high range for desktop processors, and its 65W TDP makes it an efficient choice. For Undisputed, the data implies that the CPU’s role is to maintain a solid frame pacing floor, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations when settings or resolution are raised.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with system-shared memory for both size and bandwidth. The GPU features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32, which sounds respectable on paper, but its benchmark results tell a different story. The only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile against all GPUs—a very low position that indicates this is not a gaming-oriented part.

The nearest rivals for the Arc B390 in the database are legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, delta 1.3%), the GeForce 800M (score 1460, delta 1.5%), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446, delta 2.5%), and the GeForce GT 710 (score 1443, delta 2.7%). The Arc B390 is only 1.3% ahead of the GT 520MX, which is a GPU from over a decade ago. This comparison underscores that the Arc B390’s performance is marginal for modern gaming, and Undisputed is no exception. The GPU’s system-shared memory means it relies on the CPU’s DDR4 or DDR5 bandwidth, which can become a bottleneck, but the measured results show that the shading and rasterization limits are the primary constraint.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s impact is evident in how frame rates collapse as settings increase. At every resolution, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS dramatically, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The GPU’s 24 ROPs are likely the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel fill rate of 60.00 GPixel/s is insufficient for 4K Ultra settings, where the system only manages 22 FPS. The data suggests that the Arc B390 is only suitable for low-to-medium settings at 1080p if a playable frame rate is desired.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS values, the recommended settings for the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 depend heavily on the target resolution and acceptable frame rate. The data shows that Low settings provide the only consistently playable experience across all resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system averages 127 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth fighting game experience. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 92 FPS, still very playable, and even at 4K Low, it manages 58 FPS, which is borderline but acceptable for a slower-paced sports title.

Medium settings are a viable option only at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 91, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105, which is a smooth and consistent experience. At 1440p Medium, the average is 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56, which is playable but with some noticeable dips. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 42 FPS, which is not ideal for a game that requires precise timing. High settings are a stretch: 1080p High yields 76 FPS, 1440p High yields 55 FPS, and 4K High yields 35 FPS—the latter two are below the 60 FPS threshold that most players prefer.

Ultra settings are not recommended for any resolution. The system averages 49 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 35 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 22 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data clearly indicates that the best experience is achieved by prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. The sweet spot is 1080p Medium, which offers a 91 FPS average with a minimum that stays above 78 FPS, providing both responsiveness and better visual quality than Low. For those with 1440p monitors, 1440p Low at 92 FPS is the safest choice, while 4K should be avoided unless the user is content with 58 FPS at Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations tested for this game, which is a direct reflection of the GPU’s weak performance. The CPU is not the issue; its 77th percentile standing against all CPUs shows it is a capable part. The bottleneck is entirely on the GPU side, as the Arc B390’s 9th percentile ranking drags the whole combo down.

This ranking implies that the combo is among the least capable setups for Undisputed, likely because most other tested combos include discrete GPUs that far exceed the Arc B390’s capabilities. The data suggests that users with this combo should not expect to run the game at high or ultra settings, as the measured results confirm that even 1080p Ultra struggles to hit 50 FPS. The ranking also indicates that the combo is better suited for older or less demanding titles, but for a modern sports game like Undisputed, it is near the bottom of the barrel.

When interpreting this rank, it is crucial to note that the CPU is not holding the system back. If the GPU were upgraded to a discrete part, the combo’s rank would likely improve dramatically, as the i5-13400F has the multi-threaded performance to support higher frame rates. The data shows that the CPU’s average benchmark score of 25292 is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which is a mobile processor, but the i5-13400F’s desktop pedigree gives it more consistent power delivery. However, as it stands, the combo’s rank is a clear warning that this is not a gaming-focused setup.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data provides a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 127 at 1080p to 92 at 1440p and then to 58 at 4K. This is a 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 37% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the drop is from 91 FPS at 1080p to 66 FPS at 1440p (a 27% drop) and then to 42 FPS at 4K (a 36% drop). At High settings, the drop is from 76 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 35 FPS at 4K (a 36% drop). Ultra settings show the steepest declines: from 49 FPS at 1080p to 35 FPS at 1440p (a 29% drop) and then to 22 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop).

These percentage drops are relatively consistent across settings, which indicates a uniform scaling behavior. The fact that the frame rate drops by roughly 27-29% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and then by another 36-37% when moving to 4K, is characteristic of a GPU-bound system. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates to be more similar across resolutions, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution. Instead, the significant drops suggest that the GPU’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are being saturated, which is typical for an integrated GPU with system-shared memory.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (127 FPS) and Ultra (49 FPS) is 78 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 36 FPS (58 FPS vs 22 FPS). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming so overwhelmed that even reducing settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel count. The limiting component is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to handle the game’s logic, but the Arc B390’s 24 ROPs and 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for 4K rendering.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 127 FPS, High averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS (with a minimum of 78 and maximum of 105), and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of performance and visual quality, with a minimum frame rate that remains above 78 FPS, ensuring minimal stutter during gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 92 FPS, High averages 55 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS (with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 76), and Ultra averages 35 FPS. At this resolution, only Low and Medium are recommended, as High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset’s minimum of 56 FPS is close to the edge, but it is still playable for a sports title where reaction times are not as critical as in a first-person shooter.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS (with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48), and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The 4K resolution is clearly beyond the Arc B390’s capabilities, as even Low settings produce an average that is barely playable, and the minimum frame rates for Medium dip to 36 FPS, which could cause noticeable hitches. The data suggests that 4K should be avoided entirely for this combo, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for a smoother experience.

FAQ

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

A: The best experience is at 1080p Medium, which averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS. For 1440p, Low settings are recommended, averaging 92 FPS. 4K is not practical, as even Low settings only yield 58 FPS.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low (2491 out of 2813) in the game?

A: The low rank is due to the Intel Arc B390 GPU, which sits in the 9th percentile against all GPUs and is only 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX in benchmarks. The CPU is not the bottleneck, as it ranks in the 77th percentile.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The resolution scaling shows consistent FPS drops of 27-29% from 1080p to 1440p and 36-37% from 1440p to 4K, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU has ample headroom, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604.

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, at 1080p Low (127 FPS) and 1080p Medium (91 FPS), as well as at 1440p Low (92 FPS). It cannot maintain 60 FPS at 1440p Medium (66 FPS is close but dips to 56 FPS) or at any 4K setting.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has a benchmark score of 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 (1443).

Q: What is the CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284), -0.3% versus the Intel Core 5 120 (25362), -0.3% versus the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365), and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201).