Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a commanding performance in Undisputed, a Sports title released on October 10, 2023. The benchmark data shows this combination is not merely playable but exceptionally fast, with average frame rates that remain above 70 FPS even at the most demanding settings and resolution. The measured results indicate a system that is heavily weighted toward GPU performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU's capabilities become the limiting factor only at 1080p with lower graphical presets.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a clear trend: the RTX 5070 is the dominant component when moving from 1440p to 4K, but the i5-13400F begins to show its influence at 1080p. At Ultra settings, average FPS drops from 154.4 at 1920x1080 to 111.2 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 43.2 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra causes a further drop to 72.2 FPS, a decrease of 39 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count efficiently, with the performance cost of each resolution step being relatively consistent.

However, the story changes at lower settings. At Low settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 403.9, while at 1440p it is 294, and at 4K it is 185.6. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is approximately 27%, whereas from 1440p to 4K it is about 37%. This steeper decline at the higher resolution jump indicates that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck even when the graphical load is reduced. Conversely, the relatively small gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings—a 109.9 FPS difference—suggests that the CPU is starting to cap the frame rate at 1080p, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs. The data implies that for maximum frame rates at 1080p, the processor becomes a more significant factor, but for 1440p and 4K gaming, the RTX 5070's raw throughput is what dictates performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing of the i5-13400F and RTX 5070 achieves a combo rank of 345 out of 1580 tested configurations. This places it in the top 22% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing for a mid-range processor paired with a high-end graphics card. The ranking indicates that the overall balance of this system is well-suited for this game, outperforming the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings that have been benchmarked.

To contextualize this rank, the individual components' benchmark scores provide insight. The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H with an average score of 25201 (0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with a score of 25365 (0.5% faster), and the AMD EPYC 9474F with a score of 25103 (0.5% slower). On the GPU side, the RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41687, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitors are the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.2% faster), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (0.5% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.6% slower). These scores confirm that both components are well above average, and their combined performance in this game is consistent with their individual standings. The 345th rank out of 1580 combos reflects a synergistic pairing where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other, leading to a smooth and high-performing experience in Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data offers a clear picture of how different presets impact performance, allowing for specific recommendations based on target frame rates and display resolution. For players with a 4K display, the Ultra preset is the only option that dips below the 100 FPS mark, averaging 72.2 FPS. While this is playable, the High preset at 109.3 FPS provides a significantly smoother experience with a relatively modest reduction in visual fidelity. For 4K users, the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering a frame rate that is well-suited for fast-paced sports action without sacrificing too much graphical quality.

At 1440p, the situation is more flexible. The Ultra preset yields an average of 111.2 FPS, which is already excellent. However, dropping to High increases this to 173.1 FPS, a substantial jump that will be noticeable on high refresh rate monitors. Given the high frame rates, the Medium preset at 210.9 FPS is also a viable option for those seeking maximum smoothness, but the High preset strikes the best balance between visual quality and performance. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 154.4 FPS is more than adequate for most displays. The High preset at 241.4 FPS is the sweet spot for high refresh rate panels, offering a massive performance boost that will fully utilize monitors with 240Hz or higher refresh rates. The data suggests that the High preset is generally the recommended starting point for most users, as it provides a robust frame rate at all resolutions while maintaining a high level of graphical detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The detailed frame rate measurements for this combination show consistent performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from a low of 154.4 on Ultra to a high of 403.9 on Low. The Medium preset at 288.5 FPS and the High preset at 241.4 FPS fill out the middle ground. This shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding settings produce frame rates that are far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay, making this resolution almost trivial for the RTX 5070.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are still exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers 294 FPS, the Medium preset 210.9 FPS, and the High preset 173.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 111.2 FPS, remains above the 100 FPS threshold, demonstrating that this combo can handle 1440p gaming with ease, even at maximum settings. This resolution is likely the sweet spot for this hardware, providing a perfect balance between visual detail and high, consistent frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales as expected. The Low preset achieves 185.6 FPS, the Medium preset 132.7 FPS, and the High preset 109.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 72.2 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 100 FPS mark. These 4K results indicate that the RTX 5070 is capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience at 4K with High settings, and a solid 60+ FPS experience at Ultra, making it a versatile card for high-resolution gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear workhorse in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This substantial bandwidth is crucial for handling the high-resolution textures and effects in Undisputed at 4K, as evidenced by the significant performance drop when moving from High to Ultra settings at that resolution. The 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this game, as no memory-related issues are apparent in the data.

The RTX 5070's core configuration includes 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. These numbers, combined with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, contribute to its impressive pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s. The GPU is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 263 mm² and 31,100 million transistors. This architecture, Blackwell 2.0, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring full compatibility with modern game APIs. The GPU's benchmark scores, such as 29137 in Passmark G3D and 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, corroborating its strong performance in the measured game data. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K, particularly the 167.3 FPS drop on Low settings, confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, with its capabilities becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting but critical role in this combo, ensuring that the GPU is never starved of data. With 10 cores and 16 threads, this Raptor Lake processor has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample storage for game logic and physics calculations. The 3DMark scores for the CPU, such as 7314 for 16 threads and 960 for single-thread, indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which is essential for a sports game that may have complex simulation logic.

The CPU's role becomes most apparent at 1080p with lower settings. At Low settings, the average FPS is 403.9 at 1080p, but this drops to 294 at 1440p and 185.6 at 4K. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p is not proportionally higher than at 1440p suggests that the CPU is beginning to hit its limits, preventing the GPU from fully unlocking its potential. In contrast, at Ultra settings, the frame rate scales more linearly with resolution, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck. The i5-13400F's benchmark score of 21279 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3004 in single-core places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, just behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D in average score. This level of performance is more than adequate to feed the RTX 5070 in most scenarios, ensuring that the system remains balanced and delivers the high frame rates seen in the data. The 65W TDP also indicates efficient operation, allowing for a capable air cooler without excessive heat output.