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 Raptor Lake-S part with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It uses a hybrid architecture—though the FACT PACK doesn't specify the P-core/E-core split, the thread count of 16 from 10 cores implies the standard Raptor Lake configuration of 6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, with hyperthreading on the former. This is a 65 W TDP chip on Intel Socket 1700, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 20 MB shared L3 cache.

For a sports game like Undisputed, the CPU's job is to keep the simulation and physics ticking over while the GPU renders the fight. The 13400F's benchmark data shows it is a solid mid-pack performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22604 multi-core and 3191 single-core. Its PassMark single-thread score is 3634, and its 3DMark single-thread score is 960. These numbers suggest that the CPU has plenty of single-thread headroom for a game's main loop, while the 16 threads handle background tasks and streaming.

Looking at the measured frame rates, the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor until you push settings down. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 241 FPS average, which is well beyond what a 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display needs. Even at 1080p High, it maintains 144 FPS. This indicates that the i5-13400F is feeding the RTX 5050 enough data to keep frames high; the bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings shifts heavily to the GPU, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling when resolution drops.

The CPU's percentile ranking is 77th among all CPUs, which places it comfortably above average. Its average benchmark score of 25292 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (+0.4% delta). This tells you the 13400F is in a very tight performance band—within 0.4% of its closest competitors—so you're not leaving meaningful performance on the table versus those alternatives in general computing, which translates to consistent frame pacing in games.

For Undisputed specifically, the data shows the CPU can push well past 200 FPS at 1080p Low with the RTX 5050. This is a strong indicator that the 13400F is not a weak link for this title. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly struggling, the CPU is still able to deliver a playable 42 FPS average, meaning it's not stalling the GPU. The 10 cores and 16 threads are likely more than adequate for a boxing sim's AI and physics, which rarely scale beyond a handful of threads.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5050 in Undisputed?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 241 FPS average at 1080p Low and 144 FPS at 1080p High. These are high frame rates that indicate the CPU is not the primary constraint; the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings and resolution rise.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in raw performance?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. Its closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (-0.3% delta). The differences are within 0.4%, meaning they perform nearly identically in general benchmarks.

Q: What is the best resolution to run this combo at for a smooth 60+ FPS experience?

A: At 4K High, the combo averages 66 FPS. At 1440p High, it averages 104 FPS. At 1080p High, it averages 144 FPS. If you want a guaranteed 60+ FPS with headroom, 1440p High is the sweet spot, delivering 104 FPS average.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU more heavily in this combination?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. Dropping from 1080p to 4K at High settings reduces the average FPS from 144 to 66, a drop of 54% while the CPU workload stays similar. This is typical of a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has a launch MSRP of $196. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has a launch MSRP of 249 USD.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations in Undisputed?

A: It ranks 1722nd out of 2813 tested combos. This places it in the 61st percentile overall, meaning it outperforms roughly 61% of all tested system configurations.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 144 at 1080p, to 104 at 1440p, to 66 at 4K. That is a 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 37% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the numbers are 241 at 1080p, 174 at 1440p, and 110 at 4K—a 28% drop and then a 37% drop again. This consistent percentage scaling is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

The interesting comparison is between Low and High settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, Low gives 241 FPS while High gives 144 FPS—a 40% reduction. At 4K, Low gives 110 FPS while High gives 66 FPS—a 40% reduction as well. This tells you that the performance hit from raising settings is proportional, regardless of resolution, which again points to the GPU as the primary limiter.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, you would expect to see diminishing returns from lowering resolution or settings. But here, the frame rate keeps climbing as you reduce load, all the way up to 241 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU has more headroom, but the GPU runs out of steam. The RTX 5050's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the constraining factors at higher resolutions, not the i5-13400F's compute power.

The data also shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 42 FPS average. That is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, it recovers to 67 FPS, which is playable. This scaling behavior indicates that for those who want Ultra settings, 1440p is the practical ceiling for this pairing, while 4K demands a drop to High or Medium to stay fluid.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the Undisputed benchmark database, this combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1722nd out of 2813 tested combos. That puts it in the 61st percentile of all systems tested in this game. This is a solid mid-table result—not a top-tier competitive rig, but far from a low-end setup.

To contextualize this rank, consider the CPU's own standing. The i5-13400F sits in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 25292 is essentially tied with its nearest rivals. The GPU, the RTX 5050, is in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. The fact that the combo ranks lower (61st percentile) than either component's individual percentile suggests that the pairing, while balanced, does not extract the maximum possible performance from each part in this specific title—likely due to the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals are telling. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT has an average score of 20713, which is 1.6% lower than the RTX 5050's score. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153 (-0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237 (-1% delta). These are older or lower-tier parts, yet the RTX 5050 only beats them by a small margin in synthetic benchmarks. This suggests that the RTX 5050 is not a high-end GPU; it's a mainstream part that delivers acceptable frame rates in Undisputed but won't dominate the charts.

Given the combo rank, you can infer that many other tested systems with better GPUs or CPUs achieve higher frame rates. However, the 1722nd rank out of 2813 still means this system outperforms about 61% of all tested configurations. For a mainstream build, that is a respectable position. The data shows that if you want to move up significantly in the rankings, you would need a stronger GPU, as the CPU has more headroom to give.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Looking at the measured FPS rows, the best experience depends on your target resolution and refresh rate. The data provides four settings presets at each resolution: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra.

At 1080p, the combo delivers 241 FPS on Low, 173 FPS on Medium, 144 FPS on High, and 92 FPS on Ultra. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, High is the optimal choice—it keeps you above 144 FPS with a 144 average, and you don't need to sacrifice visual quality for speed. Ultra still gives 92 FPS, which is fine for 60 Hz displays but not for high-refresh gaming. Medium at 173 FPS is a good option if you want extra headroom, but High offers a better visual-to-performance ratio.

At 1440p, the numbers are 174 FPS on Low, 125 FPS on Medium, 104 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra. For a 144 Hz display, you'll need to drop to Low to hit that target, which is not ideal. For a 60 Hz display, Ultra gives 67 FPS, which is playable, but High at 104 FPS provides a much smoother experience with only a modest visual downgrade. The sweet spot here is High—it clears 100 FPS and looks good.

At 4K, the situation changes. Low gives 110 FPS, Medium gives 79 FPS, High gives 66 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. For 4K gaming, you generally want at least 60 FPS. High delivers 66 FPS, which just crosses that threshold. Medium at 79 FPS is safer and still looks decent. Ultra at 42 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. If you own a 4K 60 Hz display, High is the best balance; if you want more headroom, Medium is the safer pick.

The recommendation, based on the measured data, is to prioritize High settings at 1440p or 1080p. At 4K, High is viable but barely above 60 FPS; Medium is the more comfortable option. Low settings are only necessary if you're chasing maximum frame rates for a high-refresh monitor at 1080p or 1440p, but you sacrifice too much visual fidelity to justify it on a mainstream combo like this.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 241 FPS average
• Medium: 173 FPS average, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS
• High: 144 FPS average
• Ultra: 92 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is highly capable. Low settings push past 240 FPS, which is overkill for most displays. Medium maintains a 173 FPS average with a solid minimum of 147 FPS, ensuring no dips below the 144 Hz mark. High locks in at 144 FPS average, which is perfect for a 144 Hz panel. Ultra drops to 92 FPS, which is still smooth on a 60 Hz display but leaves performance on the table if you have a faster screen.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 174 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS
• High: 104 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

At 1440p, the GPU starts to feel the load. Low still delivers 174 FPS, but the drop from 241 FPS at 1080p is noticeable. Medium holds 125 FPS average with a 107 FPS minimum, which is safe for 100+ Hz monitors. High averages 104 FPS, which is a good target for standard 1440p gaming. Ultra drops to 67 FPS, which is just above 60 FPS and playable, but not ideal for fast-paced action.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS
• High: 66 FPS average
• Ultra: 42 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 5050's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are pushed to their limits. Low gives 110 FPS, which is surprising for 4K but shows the game's low preset is not demanding. Medium averages 79 FPS with a 67 FPS minimum, which is comfortable for 60 Hz 4K displays. High averages 66 FPS, right at the edge of smoothness. Ultra falls to 42 FPS, which is not smooth enough for most players.

The Medium preset at each resolution shows the best balance of minimum and maximum FPS. At 1080p, the minimum is 147 FPS; at 1440p, the minimum is 107 FPS; and at 4K, the minimum is 67 FPS. These minimums indicate that Medium settings avoid severe frame dips, making it the most consistent choice across all resolutions.