Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a broad performance envelope in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the pairing is capable of very high frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, pulling average frame rates down significantly. The benchmark results show a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh gaming at 1440p, but which requires careful settings management for a smooth 4K experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a pronounced and consistent impact from resolution scaling. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 135.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that figure to 99.5 FPS, a 26.6% reduction. Scaling up to 4K further reduces performance to 65 FPS, which is a 52% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions; the rendering load grows substantially as pixel count increases, and the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are increasingly strained.

The pattern is even more telling when comparing the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 228.8 FPS, but this falls to 167.7 FPS at 1440p and 104.1 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.5%, which is almost identical to the drop seen at High settings. This similarity suggests that even when the graphical workload is lightened, the GPU still governs the scaling trajectory. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s compute capacity is what ultimately caps the frame rate as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1152 out of 1580 combos for Undisputed. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which is a surprising result given its strong absolute performance numbers. The data suggests that while this combo is capable of high frame rates, many other pairings in the database deliver even higher scores, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs that are better matched to the game’s engine.

The CPU’s individual benchmark standing is strong; it sits in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25236. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% higher score) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% lower score). The GPU, meanwhile, is in the 69th percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 25120. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (0.2% lower) and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (0.5% lower). The combo’s low overall rank, therefore, is not a reflection of weak components, but rather the competitive field; many other combinations simply have more raw power.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, its multi-threaded performance is robust, scoring 21279 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7314 in 3DMark’s 16-thread test. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2301.

For Undisputed, a sports game, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame pacing and handle game logic. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 228.8 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU’s output. The L3 cache of 20 MB (shared) and the 10-core configuration provide ample resources for the game’s simulation. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking and its close scores to rivals like the Core i7-13620H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D indicate that it is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, but the game’s reliance on GPU rendering becomes apparent at higher resolutions where the CPU’s high frame rate output is curtailed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 228.8, which is exceptionally high. Medium settings reduce this to 162.9 FPS, while High settings yield 135.5 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still produces a respectable 85.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 142.9 FPS, which shows that graphical settings have a massive impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but begin to show the GPU’s strain. Low settings produce 167.7 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings drop to 119.5 FPS, and High settings to 99.5 FPS. Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold for many users, averaging 63.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with a roughly 25-27% performance reduction.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings produce 104.1 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 74.5 FPS and High to 65 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, averaging just 42.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience. The 4K results show that the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM is adequate, but the compute load is high, leading to significant frame rate drops compared to lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the combo achieves 99.5 FPS on High settings and 63.2 FPS on Ultra, indicating that 1440p is the optimal balance for high refresh rates and visual quality. At 4K, High settings average 65 FPS, which is just above 60, but any settings increase will push it below that threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset performance compare between 1080p and 4K?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 85.9 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 42.8, a drop of 50.2%. This indicates that the Ultra preset is too demanding for 4K on this hardware.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 228.8 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data, and the GPU is the primary limiter, as moving to higher resolutions causes a significant FPS drop.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 119.5 FPS, while High settings average 99.5 FPS. The difference is 20 FPS, which represents a 16.7% performance reduction for the visual upgrade to High.

Q: How does the combo’s rank in this game compare to the individual component rankings?

A: The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile and the GPU in the 69th percentile, but the combo itself ranks 1152 out of 1580 in Undisputed. This discrepancy indicates that the game’s performance is not solely dependent on component strength, but also on how well they work together in this specific title.

Q: Is the 4K Low preset a viable option for smooth gameplay?

A: Yes, the 4K Low preset averages 104.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that if a user wants to play at 4K, they must accept Low settings to get a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data allows for clear settings recommendations based on target resolution and frame rate goals. For a 1080p display, the High preset (135.5 FPS) offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset (85.9 FPS) is also viable if the user prioritizes image quality over raw frame rate, as it remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset (162.9 FPS) is well-suited for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors.

For a 1440p monitor, the High preset (99.5 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset (119.5 FPS) is an alternative for those who prefer higher frame rates. The Ultra preset (63.2 FPS) is borderline; it is just above 60 FPS, but any demanding scenes may cause noticeable drops. The Low preset (167.7 FPS) is excessive for most users but is available for maximum performance.

For 4K resolution, the data suggests that the Low preset (104.1 FPS) is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. The High preset (65 FPS) is technically playable but leaves little headroom. The Medium preset (74.5 FPS) is a middle ground, but the Ultra preset (42.8 FPS) should be avoided, as it falls well below the 60 FPS threshold. The best experience for 4K is achieved by using the Low preset, which leverages the GPU’s capabilities without overburdening it.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process. It features 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its compute capabilities include 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute units are fully utilized at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at all settings, as there are no signs of memory-related stutters in the data. The GPU’s 69th percentile ranking and its close benchmark scores to rivals like the RX 6700M and RX 6600 show that it is a mid-range performer, which aligns with its measured FPS in this title. The 4K Ultra result of 42.8 FPS highlights the GPU’s limitation in the most demanding scenarios, while the 1080p Low result of 228.8 FPS demonstrates its capability in lighter workloads. The GPU’s direct impact is that it caps the frame rate at higher resolutions, making it the primary component to consider for users seeking 4K performance.