Undisputed

The data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 shows a combination that is heavily influenced by resolution and graphics settings, with the CPU proving more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. This pairing sits in the 490th position out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations tested for this title. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the board indicate that the RTX 3080 is the primary bottleneck at higher visual fidelity, while the i5-13400F’s strong multi-threaded performance allows it to push very high frame rates when the graphical load is reduced.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, but with some nuances depending on the preset. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 360.7 at 1080p to 259.2 at 1440p, and finally to 165.9 at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a significant but expected decline for a demanding sports title. The scaling indicates that even at Low settings, the RTX 3080 is still the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not fully utilized until frame rates exceed 360 FPS.

Moving to High settings, the pattern shifts slightly. The average FPS at 1080p is 214.2, which drops to 155.8 at 1440p (a 27% decrease) and then to 98.8 at 4K (a 37% decrease from 1440p). The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are being taxed more heavily as pixel count increases. At Ultra settings, the scaling becomes even more pronounced: 138.9 FPS at 1080p falls to 102.8 at 1440p and then to 61.2 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Ultra score, underscoring that the RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin by the combination of high resolution and maximum detail.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, particularly with Low or Medium settings, the CPU has enough headroom to keep the GPU saturated. The i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide sufficient single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3080 in most scenarios. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 61.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the clear limiting component, as the CPU’s workload does not scale linearly with resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 155.8, which is a strong result for this resolution and preset, indicating the combo handles 1440p High comfortably for competitive play.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra compared to 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 61.2, while at 1080p Ultra it is 138.9. This represents a 56% reduction in performance, showing that 4K Ultra is significantly more demanding on the GPU.

Q: Which preset provides the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset yields the highest average FPS at 360.7, followed by Medium at 258.3, High at 214.2, and Ultra at 138.9.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: With an average FPS of 360.7, the RTX 3080 is still the limiting factor, as the i5-13400F would need to be paired with a faster GPU to push beyond this frame rate.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations for Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 490th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the 69th percentile of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 3080’s VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory is likely a contributing factor to the 61.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, as the higher resolution and detail settings demand more memory capacity and bandwidth.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 plays a central role in determining the frame rates observed in Undisputed, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, running at 19 Gbps effective with a 320-bit bus, provides a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra results suggest that it is a limiting factor, as the average FPS drops to 61.2. The GPU’s boost clock of 1710 MHz and 8704 shading units contribute to its raw compute power, which is reflected in its 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

The RTX 3080’s percentile ranking of 80 among all GPUs indicates that it is a high-tier performer, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, has an average score that is 0.9% higher. This close margin in synthetic benchmarks, however, does not directly translate to game-specific performance, as the measured FPS in Undisputed shows the GPU is well-suited for this title at up to 1440p High or 4K Medium. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 117.1, which is playable, but the jump to High (98.8 FPS) and Ultra (61.2 FPS) shows diminishing returns as the GPU’s resources are fully utilized.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and 68 RT cores suggest it is future-proof for newer titles, but in Undisputed, the primary demand is on traditional rasterization performance. The data shows that the RTX 3080 is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU’s performance does not degrade with resolution. The GPU’s 320W TDP and suggested 700W PSU are not directly measurable in the FPS data, but they indicate the power requirements for sustaining these frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 490th out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed, placing it in the 69th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects a strong mid-to-high tier performance, as the combo outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested pairings. The CPU’s percentile of 82 among all CPUs and the GPU’s percentile of 80 among all GPUs suggest that both components are above average, but the combo’s rank is slightly lower than either component’s individual percentile, indicating that the pairing is not perfectly optimized for this specific game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H, which has a 0.1% higher average score, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which has a 0.5% lower average score. This puts the i5-13400F in a tightly contested performance band, where small differences in synthetic benchmarks do not translate to meaningful FPS differences in Undisputed. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, have a 0.9% higher average score, but the measured FPS data shows that the RTX 3080 is well-suited for this game’s requirements.

In the context of all tested combos, the 490th rank means that there are 489 configurations that perform better in Undisputed, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or CPUs. However, the combo’s performance at 1440p High (155.8 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (138.9 FPS) demonstrates that it is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience for most gamers. The rank is not a reflection of poor performance but rather a measure of how this specific pairing stacks up against more expensive or newer hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset provides an average FPS of 214.2, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 258.3 FPS is also excellent, but High offers a more immersive experience without sacrificing playability. The Ultra preset at 138.9 FPS is still very playable and would be recommended for those who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average FPS of 155.8, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 186.5 FPS provides even more headroom, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often noticeable in sports games. The Ultra preset at 102.8 FPS is still above 100 FPS, making it a viable option for gamers who want maximum detail at 1440p. For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 117.1 FPS is the best choice, as it maintains a high frame rate while offering decent visual quality. The High preset at 98.8 FPS is also acceptable, but the Ultra preset at 61.2 FPS is borderline, and gamers with 60Hz displays may find it acceptable while those with higher refresh rates should opt for Medium.

The data indicates that the Low preset is unnecessary for this combo, as even the High preset at 4K exceeds 60 FPS. Therefore, the recommended settings are High at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Medium at 4K, as these provide the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 360.7 at Low to 138.9 at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 258.3 FPS, while High achieves 214.2 FPS. These numbers show that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as even the highest preset maintains a frame rate well above 100 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 61.5% reduction in performance, which is consistent with the GPU being the primary limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 259.2 at Low to 102.8 at Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 186.5 FPS, while High delivers 155.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Low settings, where the FPS decreases by 28.1%, while at Ultra, the decrease is 25.9%. This suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions, but the CPU still has enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 165.9 at Low to 61.2 at Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 117.1 FPS, while High delivers 98.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is significant at all settings, with the Low preset dropping by 36.0% and the Ultra preset dropping by 40.5%. This confirms that the RTX 3080 is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU’s performance does not degrade with resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 61.2 FPS is the only measured value below 60 FPS, indicating that this combo is only marginally capable of handling maximum settings at 4K.