Undisputed

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combo at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 136 FPS. This places the combo well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay in Undisputed.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442, which is 0.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 and 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. It sits in the 70th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the processor's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 scores 6629 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its single-core score in the same test is 935 points, placing the CPU in the 47th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the best settings preset for achieving 4K gaming with this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves a high average of 105 FPS. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS, while High averages 62 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 40 FPS, which is below the ideal playable range.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what type is it?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This capacity is sufficient for the measured preset levels in this game.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 2667 out of 3718 tested combos for this game. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, reflecting its balanced but not top-tier performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary driver of frame generation in Undisputed, and its memory configuration plays a decisive role in how the game scales across resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This amount of VRAM is sufficient for the Low, Medium, and High presets at all measured resolutions, but the Ultra preset at 4K reveals a notable drop in performance, suggesting the memory subsystem is being stressed by the highest visual fidelity settings.

Clock speeds are another critical factor. The GPU has a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. The high boost clock relative to base indicates that the card is designed to sustain elevated frequencies under load, which directly contributes to the high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p. The pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s are strong indicators of fill-rate capability, which matters for a sports title with dynamic camera angles and detailed ring-side environments.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS provides ample compute throughput for the physics and animation systems in Undisputed. The 2048 shading units and 128 texture mapping units allow for efficient processing of the game's character models and environmental details. The 64 ROPs handle pixel output effectively, which is visible in the sustained FPS numbers at lower resolutions.

The RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC, contributes to the card's efficiency. The die size of 237 mm² with 11,060 million transistors results in a transistor density of 46.7M per mm², which supports the high clock speeds without excessive power draw. The GPU's 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU requirement indicate a power profile that is manageable for most desktop systems.

In the context of Undisputed's measured results, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach 229 FPS on Low settings. At 4K, the GPU's fill-rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors, with the Ultra preset falling to 40 FPS. This pattern confirms that the RX 6600 XT is a mid-range card that excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Low averaging 229 FPS, Medium averaging 165 FPS, High averaging 136 FPS, and Ultra averaging 88 FPS. The High preset stands out as the recommended choice because it maintains an average above 130 FPS while offering substantially better visual fidelity than Medium or Low.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 98 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS, providing a slight performance boost over High, but the visual difference between Medium and High typically justifies the FPS trade-off in a sports title where player models and arena details are highly visible. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 63 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom for frame-time spikes during intense gameplay moments.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations change significantly. The High preset averages 62 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS, making it the better choice for 4K gaming with this combo. The Low preset averages 105 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play but sacrifices too much visual detail for most users. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as the frame rate falls below the threshold for a responsive sports game experience.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the Medium preset at 165 FPS is the optimal choice, as it matches the refresh rate of many 165 Hz displays. For 1440p users, the High preset at 98 FPS provides the best visual experience without dropping below 90 FPS. For 4K users, the Medium preset at 75 FPS is the recommended balance, as it keeps the frame rate above 60 FPS while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance characteristics.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 229 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. The Medium preset averages 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery with a 49 FPS range between minimum and maximum. The High preset averages 136 FPS, representing a 17.6% decrease from Medium. The Ultra preset averages 88 FPS, which is a 35.3% decrease from High, showing that the Ultra settings impose a significant performance cost at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 165 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p Medium average. This highlights the resolution scaling efficiency of the GPU. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, providing a 36 FPS range. The High preset averages 98 FPS, a 17.6% reduction from Medium. The Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, which is a 35.7% reduction from High, mirroring the percentage drops observed at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 105 FPS, which is still highly playable. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, putting the minimum just above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 62 FPS, which is a 17.3% reduction from Medium and sits right at the edge of the playable range. The Ultra preset averages 40 FPS, which is a 35.5% reduction from High and falls below the acceptable range for a responsive sports game.

The consistent percentage drops between presets across all resolutions indicate a well-optimized graphics pipeline. The transition from Medium to High costs approximately 17% of performance, while the transition from High to Ultra costs approximately 35%. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects or rendering techniques that are disproportionately expensive relative to their visual impact.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 2667 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the combo in the 71st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 71% of tested combos perform better in this game. This ranking is consistent with the mid-range positioning of both components.

The GPU's individual ranking provides context for the combo's performance. The RX 6600 XT sits in the 70th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24442. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 with a score of 24277 (0.7% higher), the Intel Arc A350M with a score of 24647 (0.8% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with a score of 24170 (1.1% higher). The close scores among these rivals indicate that the RX 6600 XT competes in a tightly packed performance segment.

The CPU's ranking is similar. The Intel Core i5-9400 sits in the 47th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with a score of 2259 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-10710U with a score of 2248 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 with a score of 2246 (0.4% lower). The sub-1% differences among these CPUs indicate that the i5-9400 is competitively positioned within its performance class.

The combo's rank of 2667 out of 3718 suggests that while neither component is a top-tier performer, their combination delivers adequate performance for Undisputed at most settings and resolutions. The data shows that the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, while the CPU is slightly below average. This imbalance manifests in the performance scaling patterns observed in the measured FPS data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 provides the computational foundation for this combo, and its specifications directly influence the frame rate ceiling in Undisputed. The processor features 6 cores and 6 threads, which is a 6-core/6-thread configuration without hyper-threading. This limits the CPU's ability to handle heavily threaded workloads, but for a sports game like Undisputed, the core count is generally sufficient for the game's simulation and AI systems.

Clock speeds are the CPU's primary strength. The base clock of 2.90 GHz can boost up to 4.10 GHz, providing a 41.4% increase in clock speed under load. This boost behavior is critical for gaming performance, as Undisputed's gameplay loop likely benefits from higher single-thread performance. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 935 points reflects this capability, while the multi-core score of 6629 points shows a 7.1x scaling from single to multi-core, which is expected given the 6-core configuration.

The CPU's cache hierarchy supports efficient data access. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core, the L2 cache is 256 KB per core, and the L3 cache is 9 MB shared. This 9 MB shared cache is adequate for the game's working set, reducing the frequency of memory accesses to the DDR4 system memory. The memory support for DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth provides sufficient data throughput for the CPU's needs.

The CPU's benchmark results place it in the 47th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2254. This is a mid-pack position that reflects the processor's age and architecture. The Coffee Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process, is less efficient than newer designs but still provides competitive gaming performance.

In the context of Undisputed's measured results, the CPU's role is most visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 229 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's impact diminishes. This is typical behavior for a balanced mid-range combo.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component is limiting performance in Undisputed. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 229 FPS. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 165 FPS, a 27.9% decrease. At 4K Low, the average drops to 105 FPS, a 36.4% decrease from 1440p. These percentage drops are larger than the resolution pixel count increases would suggest, indicating that the GPU is becoming progressively more stressed.

For the Medium preset, the 1080p average is 165 FPS, which drops to 119 FPS at 1440p (a 27.9% decrease) and then to 75 FPS at 4K (a 37.0% decrease from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets suggests a predictable scaling pattern that is primarily GPU-bound.

The High preset shows 136 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p (a 27.9% decrease), and 62 FPS at 4K (a 36.7% decrease from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows 88 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p (a 28.4% decrease), and 40 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% decrease from 1440p). The near-identical percentage decreases across all presets indicate that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill-rate are the primary constraints as resolution increases.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p consistently costs about 28% of performance, while the transition from 1440p to 4K costs about 37%. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU with a 128-bit memory bus, as the bandwidth requirements of 4K rendering exceed what the 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth can efficiently provide. The CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent percentage drops that align with GPU-bound behavior.

The data shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU can maintain high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, and users must drop to Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates above 60 FPS. This resolution scaling analysis confirms that the RX 6600 XT is the determining factor in this combo's performance envelope.