Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers exceptional frame rates in Undisputed, making it a formidable combination for this sports title. The benchmark data shows that this setup is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the CPU begins to assert its influence, yet still maintains triple-digit averages across all settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the combo's standing, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the observed data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a classic scaling pattern where the burden shifts from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 459.1 FPS, which is an extraordinarily high ceiling that indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than the GPU can render. However, this is not a realistic gaming scenario; it serves to highlight the i5-13400F's strong single-thread performance. Moving to Medium at 1080p, the average drops to 331.7 FPS, and at High, it settles at 275.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p still yields a very playable 173.4 FPS, showing that even at the highest settings, the resolution is not demanding enough to bottleneck the RTX 5070 Ti.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the scaling is more pronounced. The Low preset averages 333.9 FPS, which is a 27% reduction from the 1080p Low figure, indicating the GPU is now doing more work. Medium at 1440p produces 240.8 FPS, and High drops to 197.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p brings the average down to 126.9 FPS. This pattern confirms that the RTX 5070 Ti's raw compute power is the primary driver of performance at 1440p, as the frame rate drops are proportional to the increased pixel count and shader complexity.

At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The Low preset still manages 210.4 FPS, which is impressive, but it represents a 37% decline from the 1440p Low result. Medium at 4K produces 148.3 FPS, High drops to 128 FPS, and Ultra falls to 78.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial — from 210.4 down to 78.9 FPS — which underscores that the graphics card's memory bandwidth and shader throughput are the decisive factors at this resolution. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the i5-13400F provides more than enough headroom, as the performance scaling is almost entirely dictated by the GPU's workload.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 141st out of 1580 combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 9% of all tested systems, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the build; it is not held back by a weak processor, nor is it an overkill pairing that wastes the GPU's potential. The data indicates that this combo outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, likely because the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to avoid stalling the RTX 5070 Ti in a game that is not heavily multithreaded.

When looking at the CPU's standalone benchmark scores, the i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201, a negligible 0.1% difference, confirming that the i5-13400F is competitive with mobile parts that have higher boost clocks. Interestingly, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, which is 0.5% higher, suggesting that the extra cache of the X3D part provides a slight edge in synthetic tests, but the real-world gaming data for this combo shows the i5-13400F holding its own. The GPU also performs well in synthetic benchmarks, with an average score of 52086, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs and matching the RTX 4080's score of 52085 exactly.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the star of this show for Undisputed, particularly at higher resolutions. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a substantial 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is crucial for 4K gaming, as the frame buffer requirements at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings can easily exceed 8 GB, and the 16 GB capacity ensures no texture swapping or stutter occurs. The GPU's boost clock of 2452 MHz, combined with 8960 shading units, drives the high fill rates observed in the benchmarks. The pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s are directly reflected in the 4K High result of 128 FPS, which is a strong indicator of raw rasterization power.

The data shows that the RTX 5070 Ti scales predictably with settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 285.7 FPS (from 459.1 down to 173.4), which demonstrates that the GPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution; rather, the CPU's ability to issue draw calls becomes the limiting factor. However, at 4K, the same settings swing yields a 131.5 FPS difference (from 210.4 down to 78.9), showing the GPU is now fully saturated. The GPU's 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores are not heavily stressed in a sports title like Undisputed, but they do contribute to the overall efficiency of the Blackwell architecture. The 5 nm process node from TSMC allows for high clock speeds without excessive power draw, though the 300 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU are worth noting for system builders.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 459.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling for the combo, where the CPU is feeding frames as fast as possible.

*Q: Is this combo suitable for 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, the data shows 78.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is playable. For a smoother experience, dropping to High settings yields 128 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rival in synthetic tests?

A: The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 25201, just 0.1% lower than the i5-13400F's 25236. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, which is 0.5% higher, indicating very close performance among these three parts.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and why does it matter?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 16 GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. This high bandwidth is essential for feeding the GPU at 4K resolutions, preventing framerate dips due to memory starvation.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: It ranks 141st out of 1580 combos, placing it in the top 9% of all configurations tested. This is a strong result, indicating the pairing is well-balanced for Undisputed.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the data suggests a CPU limitation, as the frame rate jumps from 173.4 FPS at Ultra to 459.1 FPS at Low, indicating the GPU is not fully utilized. At 4K, the scaling is more evenly distributed, showing the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting but crucial role in this combo. With 10 cores (6 performance and 4 efficiency) and 16 threads, it offers ample parallelism for modern games, though Undisputed likely benefits more from its strong single-core performance. The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz is the key driver for the high frame rates at 1080p. In the 3DMark single-thread benchmark, it scores 960, and in Cinebench R23 single-core, it achieves 3004, which are solid figures that prevent the CPU from becoming a bottleneck in less demanding resolutions. The L3 cache of 20 MB (shared) helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency in gameplay scenarios.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 459.1 FPS, a figure that is almost certainly CPU-limited, as the RTX 5070 Ti would be capable of much higher raw frame rates if the CPU could feed it faster. This confirms the i5-13400F's efficiency. However, at 4K Ultra, the CPU's workload relative to the GPU decreases, and the 78.9 FPS result is purely a GPU constraint. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, and its 10 nm process node (Raptor Lake) allows for sustained boost clocks without significant thermal throttling. In synthetic multi-threaded tests, the CPU scores 21279 in Cinebench R23, which is respectable for a mid-range part and ensures that any background tasks or game logic threads are handled without issue. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile of all processors, and its average benchmark score of 25236 is nearly identical to the i7-13620H, confirming its position as a capable gaming chip.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on your display's refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p users with a 144 Hz monitor, the High preset at 275.5 FPS is overkill, but it provides a massive headroom for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 331.7 FPS is also excellent, but High offers better visual fidelity without any risk of dropping below 144 FPS. For 1440p, the High preset at 197.6 FPS is the sweet spot, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (240.8 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most high-refresh monitors. If you have a 240 Hz 1440p panel, the Medium preset is recommended to stay above 240 FPS.

For 4K gaming, the choice is more nuanced. The Ultra preset at 78.9 FPS is playable for a sports game, but it may not be ideal for fast-paced reactions. The High preset at 128 FPS is the recommended balance, providing a 62% increase in average FPS over Ultra while offering nearly identical visual quality in most scenes. The Medium preset at 148.3 FPS is also viable if you prioritize frame rate over shadows and effects. The Low preset at 4K (210.4 FPS) is not recommended, as it would likely introduce noticeable pop-in and reduce the game's visual polish, which is half the appeal of a boxing simulation. Ultimately, the data suggests that High settings at any resolution offer the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance, ensuring a consistent and responsive experience with this CPU-GPU combination.