Undisputed

# 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 built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The chip carries 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 25292.

In synthetic multi-threaded workloads, the processor scores 7314 in 3DMark's 16-thread test and 7307 in the max-thread test, showing near-identical scaling beyond 16 threads — a sign that its 10 cores and 16 threads are fully utilized. The single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and 3191 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for a sports title like Undisputed where frame pacing can depend on a few primary threads.

The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8892 and R23 multicore score of 22604 demonstrate that the i5-13400F holds its own in heavily threaded scenarios. Geekbench multicore results (11068) and single-core results (1996) corroborate this balance. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 further confirm that neither extreme — pure single-thread nor fully parallel — is a bottleneck for this processor.

For Undisputed, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the primary limiting factor at most settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 439 FPS average, which is far beyond any display refresh rate. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily stressed, the system still delivers 77 FPS average. The CPU's 10 cores with 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's simulation and physics, while the 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures that the main game thread never starves the rendering pipeline. The processor's 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it a conventional desktop part, but the benchmark data shows it performs like a much higher-end chip in this specific title.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 522nd out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 14% of all configurations tested for this game. The percentile rank of 522 out of 3718 means that roughly 3200 other combos perform worse, while about 521 perform better.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (average score 25284, delta 0%), the Intel Core 5 120 (average score 25362, delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (average score 25365, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (average score 25201, delta 0.4%). These deltas are all within half a percentage point, meaning the i5-13400F is statistically indistinguishable from these processors in raw compute power. However, in Undisputed, the actual FPS results depend on how well the game engine leverages these resources.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (average score 45152, delta -0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (average score 45384, delta -1.3%), the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (average score 44075, delta 1.6%), and the Intel Arc A730M (average score 45592, delta -1.7%). The RTX 4070 Ti sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Despite the RTX 5090 Mobile and Arc A730M scoring slightly higher in synthetic tests, the desktop RTX 4070 Ti in this combo delivers the measured FPS figures that place it at rank 522.

The data indicates that this combo is a high-performing pairing for Undisputed. The gap between rank 522 and the top of the list is more likely due to other combos featuring even higher-end GPUs or CPUs, rather than any deficiency in this specific configuration. The measured FPS at 1440p High (189 FPS) and 4K High (120 FPS) suggest that this combo is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions and settings.

# FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 168 FPS. This is the lowest average among the 1080p presets, but still comfortably above 144 Hz refresh rates.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with different presets?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 201 FPS at Low settings to 77 FPS at Ultra settings. The Medium preset delivers 144 FPS average with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 166 FPS, while High settings yield 120 FPS average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 439 FPS average. The CPU's single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and the GPU's passmark G3D score of 31624 suggest that at this low resolution, the CPU's per-core performance becomes more relevant, yet the i5-13400F's boost clock of 4.60 GHz keeps it from bottlenecking below 439 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 194 FPS, with an average of 228 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. This is the only 1440p preset with a recorded minimum FPS.

Q: How does the combo's rank in Undisputed compare to its synthetic benchmark percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 522nd out of 3718 combos in Undisputed, which is approximately the 86th percentile. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The game-specific rank is higher than either component's synthetic percentile, indicating that Undisputed is particularly well-optimized for this hardware pairing.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 262 FPS at 1920x1080 to 120 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 142 FPS decrease, or about 54% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 439 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 316 FPS, with a minimum of 269 FPS and a maximum of 363 FPS. High settings average 262 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 168 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 271 FPS, showing that the game's settings have a substantial impact on performance even at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease but remain high. Low settings produce 317 FPS average. Medium settings average 228 FPS, with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. High settings deliver 189 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 122 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 195 FPS, a narrower gap than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU becomes more of a factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down further. Low settings average 201 FPS. Medium settings average 144 FPS, with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 166 FPS. High settings deliver 120 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 77 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 124 FPS, the smallest absolute gap across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is increasingly stressed at this resolution.

The only presets with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values are Medium settings across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the frame time consistency shows a 94 FPS range (269 to 363). At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 69 FPS (194 to 263). At 4K Medium, the range further narrows to 43 FPS (123 to 166). This pattern suggests that frame pacing becomes more stable as resolution increases, likely due to the GPU becoming the consistent bottleneck.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU has 60 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores, supporting a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is rated at 40.09 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 40.09 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The core clocks are set at 2310 MHz base and 2610 MHz boost. The GPU's TDP is 285 W with a suggested PSU of 600 W, and it connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

In synthetic tests, the RTX 4070 Ti scores 31624 in PassMark G3D, 176953 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 213808 in Geekbench Vulkan. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5024. These results place the GPU in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795.

For Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 439 FPS average indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor — the CPU is capable of feeding frames faster than most displays can show. However, at 4K Ultra, the 77 FPS average shows the GPU being pushed near its limits. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, as the measured data shows no anomalies at 4K that would indicate memory capacity issues.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the RTX 5090 Mobile (delta -0.8%), Radeon Pro 5500 XT (delta -1.3%), RTX A6000 (delta 1.6%), and Arc A730M (delta -1.7%). Despite the RTX 5090 Mobile scoring 45152, the desktop RTX 4070 Ti in this combo still achieves the measured FPS figures, which are competitive. The Ada Lovelace architecture's efficiency is evident in the 4K Medium results, where 144 FPS average is achieved with a minimum of 123 FPS.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates. Ultra settings at 168 FPS average are sufficient for 144 Hz displays, while High at 262 FPS and Medium at 316 FPS provide headroom for 240 Hz or higher refresh rates. The 439 FPS at Low is excessive for most displays but useful for competitive play where every frame matters. The data suggests that Medium settings at 1080p offer the best balance between visual quality and performance, with a minimum of 269 FPS ensuring no drops below 240 Hz.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings at 122 FPS average are borderline for 120 Hz displays but fall short of 144 Hz. High settings at 189 FPS average comfortably exceed 144 Hz, while Medium at 228 FPS average with a 194 FPS minimum supports 165 Hz displays without issue. For 1440p, High settings are recommended as they provide a 189 FPS average that clears all mainstream refresh rates while maintaining better visual fidelity than Medium.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings at 77 FPS average are only suitable for 60 Hz displays with VRR. High settings at 120 FPS average are ideal for 120 Hz displays, while Medium at 144 FPS average with a 123 FPS minimum supports 144 Hz panels. For 4K, High settings are the recommended choice, as they achieve 120 FPS average — exactly matching 120 Hz displays — while Medium provides extra headroom at 144 FPS average for those with 144 Hz 4K monitors.

The data shows that Medium settings provide the most consistent frame pacing, as they are the only presets with recorded minimum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the 269 FPS minimum ensures no perceptible stutter. At 1440p Medium, the 194 FPS minimum keeps frame times under 5.2 ms. At 4K Medium, the 123 FPS minimum maintains frame times above 8 ms.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 439 at 1080p to 317 at 1440p (a 122 FPS decrease, or 27.8%) and then to 201 at 4K (a further 116 FPS decrease, or 36.6% from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 238 FPS, representing a 54.2% reduction.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar but with smoother transitions. The average goes from 316 at 1080p to 228 at 1440p (an 88 FPS decrease, or 27.8%) and then to 144 at 4K (an 84 FPS decrease, or 36.8% from 1440p). The total reduction from 1080p to 4K at Medium is 172 FPS, or 54.4%.

High settings show a slightly different pattern. The average drops from 262 at 1080p to 189 at 1440p (a 73 FPS decrease, or 27.9%) and then to 120 at 4K (a 69 FPS decrease, or 36.5% from 1440p). The total reduction is 142 FPS, or 54.2%.

Ultra settings exhibit the largest relative drop. The average falls from 168 at 1080p to 122 at 1440p (a 46 FPS decrease, or 27.4%) and then to 77 at 4K (a 45 FPS decrease, or 36.9% from 1440p). The total reduction is 91 FPS, or 54.2%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings — approximately 27.8% from 1080p to 1440p and 36.7% from 1440p to 4K — indicates that the scaling is resolution-bound rather than settings-bound. This pattern suggests the GPU is the limiting component when moving to higher resolutions, as the CPU's role remains constant while the GPU's workload increases with pixel count. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, and the FPS drops are proportional to the pixel count increase (2.25x from 1080p to 1440p, and 2.25x from 1440p to 4K).

The measured data shows that this combo maintains playable frame rates at all resolutions and settings, with the only sub-60 FPS result being 77 FPS at 4K Ultra — still above 60 FPS. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the texture and geometry loads at 4K, as evidenced by the consistent scaling percentages. The limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU's compute and memory throughput, not its capacity.