Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers a playable experience across most settings in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics to show exactly how this pairing behaves.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but pronounced drop as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 112 FPS at 1080p to 81 FPS at 1440p, then to 51 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GTX 1070 is working progressively harder to fill the additional pixels. The scaling is not linear; the 1440p to 4K jump costs 30 FPS, while the 1080p to 1440p jump costs 31 FPS, showing similar absolute drops but a steeper relative decline at higher resolutions.

Low settings tell a similar story with even higher headroom. The 188 FPS at 1080p drops to 136 FPS at 1440p and 86 FPS at 4K. This 102 FPS difference between the lowest and highest resolution at Low settings suggests the game engine is well-optimized for lower graphical loads, allowing the GTX 1070 to stretch its legs. However, the fact that even at 4K Low the system maintains 86 FPS indicates there is still sufficient GPU throughput for smooth gameplay, though the margin narrows considerably.

Medium settings provide the most complete data set, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded for each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the average is 135 FPS with a range of 115-155 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 98 FPS average (83-112 FPS range), and 4K Medium delivers 62 FPS average (53-71 FPS range). The minimum FPS at 4K Medium of 53 is still above the 50 FPS threshold many consider acceptable, but the 33 FPS average at 4K Ultra shows the ceiling of this combination.

The scaling pattern strongly indicates the GTX 1070 is the limiting component at 4K. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, maintains consistent physics and game logic calculations regardless of resolution, but the GPU's pixel throughput becomes saturated. The 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR5 VRAM are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra settings exceed what this Pascal architecture can handle, evidenced by the 33 FPS average.

GPU Role

The GTX 1070 operates with a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz, featuring 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs. In Undisputed, these specifications translate to strong performance at 1080p but diminishing returns at higher resolutions. The 8 GB GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s bandwidth, which proves adequate for 1440p Medium at 98 FPS but struggles with 4K Ultra's 33 FPS.

The GPU's 47th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs places it firmly in the mid-range category. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5000 (0.2% slower), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (0.5% slower), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (0.6% faster), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (0.7% faster). This clustering shows the GTX 1070 is competitive with workstation-class cards from the same era, though its gaming-oriented Pascal architecture provides better DirectX 12 performance than those rivals.

The measured results show the GTX 1070's FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS is sufficient for Undisputed's physics-based boxing animations at 1080p and 1440p. The texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s handle the game's character models and ring environments well. However, the 4K Ultra results demonstrate the card's limits, as the 33 FPS average suggests the shading units are fully saturated.

The GTX 1070's 16 nm process node and 7,200 million transistors on a 314 mm² die represent Pascal architecture efficiency that, while dated, still delivers respectable frame rates in this sports title. The DirectX 12 (12_1) API support ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, contributing to the playable results at Medium settings across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3072 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the lower 17.4% of all configurations, reflecting the GPU's age relative to current hardware. The CPU itself ranks in the 77th percentile among all processors, but the GPU's 47th percentile ranking drags the overall combo position down.

This disparity between CPU and GPU performance tiers is significant. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power for the game's AI opponents and physics calculations. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 demonstrate strong computational capability that exceeds what Undisputed requires at any resolution. The GTX 1070, however, represents the bottleneck in this pairing.

The combo's rank of 3072 means most other tested combinations deliver higher average FPS in this game. This is expected given the GTX 1070's end-of-life production status and 2016 release date. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 13498 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1082 show it lags behind modern cards, but the measured results prove it remains viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

For context, the CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% difference), Intel Core 5 120 (0.3% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.3% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (0.4% slower). These processors all perform within 0.4% of the i5-13400F, indicating the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking. The GPU's position among its peers (all within 0.7% of the GTX 1070) similarly shows it is a representative mid-range card from its generation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers consistently high frame rates across all settings. Low settings average 188 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS (115-155 FPS range), High averages 112 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. These numbers indicate the GTX 1070 has substantial headroom at 1080p, with even Ultra settings maintaining above 60 FPS. The 116 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings shows the full range of graphical options available without sacrificing playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales downward proportionally. Low settings average 136 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS (83-112 FPS range), High averages 81 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. The 1440p results show the system begins to strain at Ultra settings, with the average dipping to 52 FPS. This is still playable for most users, but the margin for frame rate drops narrows significantly compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings average 86 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS (53-71 FPS range), High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below the 30 FPS threshold, indicating this setting is not recommended for this combo. The 53 FPS minimum at 4K Medium shows the system can maintain acceptable performance even during intense boxing exchanges.

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: Low settings lose 102 FPS (54% reduction), Medium loses 73 FPS (54% reduction), High loses 61 FPS (54% reduction), and Ultra loses 39 FPS (54% reduction). This uniform percentage decrease across all settings confirms the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU maintains consistent performance regardless of resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combination. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 135 FPS average with a minimum of 115 FPS, offering smooth gameplay with improved visual fidelity over Low settings. At 1440p Medium, the 98 FPS average (83 FPS minimum) still exceeds the 60 FPS target for most displays, making this the optimal resolution for Medium settings.

For users prioritizing higher resolutions, 4K Medium at 62 FPS average (53 FPS minimum) is the only 4K configuration that maintains playable frame rates. The High settings at 4K (51 FPS average) are borderline, while Ultra at 4K (33 FPS average) should be avoided due to the risk of frame rate drops during gameplay. The Low settings at 4K (86 FPS average) offer excellent performance but with reduced visual detail that may detract from the boxing atmosphere.

At 1080p, High settings (112 FPS average) provide a good middle ground between visual quality and performance, with Ultra (72 FPS average) being viable for users with 60 Hz displays who want maximum graphical fidelity. The 1440p High setting (81 FPS average) also remains above 60 FPS, making it a reasonable choice for quality-focused players.

The data indicates that Medium settings offer the most consistent experience across all resolutions. The minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings (115 at 1080p, 83 at 1440p, 53 at 4K) show no severe frame rate dips, ensuring stable gameplay during critical moments. Higher settings risk more significant variance, particularly at 4K where Ultra's 33 FPS average could drop further during complex scenes.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings (62 FPS average) or Low settings (86 FPS average). High settings at 4K achieve 51 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 33 FPS average.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1440p Medium provides the best balance with 98 FPS average and 83 FPS minimum, though 1080p High (112 FPS average) and 1080p Ultra (72 FPS average) are also strong options.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 performs within 0.7% of the AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, NVIDIA Tesla M10, and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting component, particularly at 4K. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 47th percentile.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with this setup?

A: Low settings average 188 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS, High averages 112 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS.

Q: Does this combo rank well among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 3072 out of 3718 combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the lower 17.4% of tested systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings substantial processing power to this combination, with 10 cores and 16 threads running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process, provides 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks—Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604, single-core score of 3191, and Geekbench multi-core score of 11068—demonstrates it can handle Undisputed's computational demands without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a versatile pairing with the GTX 1070. In this game, the CPU's role is primarily handling AI opponent logic, physics calculations for punches and knockouts, and game state management. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 indicate consistent multi-threaded performance that scales well with the game's requirements.

The i5-13400F's percentile ranking of 77 among all CPUs places it well above the GTX 1070's 47th percentile GPU ranking. This creates an imbalance where the CPU has significant headroom for future GPU upgrades. The nearest CPU rivals—AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% difference), Intel Core 5 120 (0.3% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.3% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (0.4% slower)—all show the i5-13400F is in a competitive performance tier.

The measured FPS results across all resolutions and settings confirm the CPU does not limit performance in Undisputed. The uniform 54% FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates the GPU is solely responsible for the performance scaling. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 and integer math score of 79942 provide ample computational throughput for the game's boxing simulation mechanics.