Undisputed

The data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 shows an extremely high-performing combination, capable of delivering well over 200 frames per second (FPS) at most settings. The benchmark results reveal a system where the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities ensure it never becomes a limiting factor, even at 1080p. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to determine optimal settings, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured average FPS across all four presets, the Ultra setting provides the most balanced experience, though it is the most demanding. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 200.5 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 314.7 FPS seen at High settings. The progression is clear: Low yields 532.1 FPS, Medium yields 379.4 FPS, and High yields 314.7 FPS, but Ultra is the only preset that introduces a significant performance cost, reducing frame rates by over 36% compared to High.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar. Low, Medium, and High presets maintain exceptionally high frame rates of 386.5, 274, and 226.8 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 149 FPS still offers a smooth experience, but the gap between High and Ultra widens, showing a 34% decrease in performance. For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 91 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that falls below the 100 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

The data indicates that the High preset offers the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance. It provides a 57% increase in FPS over Ultra at 1080p (314.7 vs 200.5) and a 52% increase at 1440p (226.8 vs 149). At 4K, the High preset still achieves a very playable 145.7 FPS, which is 60% higher than the Ultra preset's 91 FPS. For users seeking the absolute highest frame rates, the Low preset maximizes performance, but the High preset is recommended for the best overall experience, as it maintains frame rates well above 144 FPS at all resolutions tested.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its memory and clock specifications directly explain the high frame rates observed. The GPU features a massive 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This ample memory capacity ensures that even at 4K resolution, the game's textures and assets are unlikely to exceed available VRAM, preventing potential stuttering or texture pop-in that could affect lower-memory cards.

The GPU's clock speeds are also notable, with a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The boost clock is critical for sustained performance, as it allows the card to maintain high frequencies under load. The data shows that the RTX 4090 is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions; for example, at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 532.1, indicating the GPU is processing frames faster than the CPU can likely feed them. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's workload becomes more intense, and the frame rates scale down, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a clear indicator of its raw compute power, which is necessary to handle the physics and rendering in a sports title like Undisputed.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 314.7 FPS at 1080p to 226.8 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 145.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 36% decrease from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload on the graphics card increases exponentially with pixel count.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is even more pronounced at lower settings. At Low preset, the FPS drops from 532.1 at 1080p to 386.5 at 1440p (a 27% drop) and then to 242.5 at 4K (a 37% drop). This indicates that even when the GPU is not heavily taxed by visual effects, the sheer number of pixels at 4K still creates a significant load. The consistency of these percentage drops across different presets reinforces that resolution scaling is the primary factor in performance variance, and it points to the GPU as the component that governs frame rates in this combination. The CPU's role remains constant, while the GPU's workload scales directly with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds a combo rank of 51 out of 1580 tested combos. This places it in the top 3.2% of all configurations, indicating it is a very high-performing setup. The data shows that the combination of a strong mid-range CPU with a top-tier GPU yields excellent results, as the GPU is able to operate without being held back by the processor.

The rank demonstrates that while the RTX 4090 is a powerful card, the i5-13400F is capable of keeping up with it in this particular game. The 51st position suggests there are 50 other combos that achieve higher average FPS, likely those pairing the RTX 4090 with even more powerful CPUs like the Core i9 or Ryzen 9 series. However, the fact that this combo ranks so highly out of 1580 options proves that the i5-13400F is not a significant bottleneck in Undisputed. The performance is sufficient to place this system in the upper echelon of gaming setups for this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting role in this configuration, but its specifications are more than adequate for the game. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The multi-threaded performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10971. This processing power ensures that the CPU can handle the game's simulation logic, AI, and background tasks without creating a bottleneck.

The CPU's single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3634. This is important for games like Undisputed that may rely on a few primary threads for core gameplay mechanics. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is a GPU-centric behavior. The CPU's performance is further validated by its 3DMark max threads score of 7307, which is nearly identical to its 16-thread score of 7314, indicating that the processor efficiently utilizes all its available threads. The core and clock specifications are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 at all settings, allowing the GPU to reach its full potential.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo to get a high frame rate?

A: The High preset offers the best balance, delivering 314.7 FPS at 1080p, 226.8 FPS at 1440p, and 145.7 FPS at 4K. It provides a significant performance boost over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's memory contribute to the game's performance?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, which ensures that the game's high-resolution textures are stored and accessed quickly, preventing VRAM-related stuttering and allowing for smooth frame delivery.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the clear limiting factor?

A: The GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160 (4K). The frame rate drops significantly from 1440p, with the High preset falling from 226.8 FPS to 145.7 FPS, showing the increased rendering load on the graphics card.

Q: How does this CPU and GPU combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 51st out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.2% of all configurations, which indicates a very high level of performance for Undisputed.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13400F bottleneck the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: No, the data suggests it does not. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to keep up with the GPU.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 532.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 200.5 FPS. This represents a 62% decrease in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.