Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling that shifts depending on the resolution and preset. The measured frames per second (FPS) show a system that can handle high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming with ease, yet struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra. The pattern in the numbers indicates that the RTX 2060 becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, while the older six-core processor keeps pace adequately at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data from the benchmark rows shows a predictable decline as resolution scales upward, but the rate of that decline is not uniform across all settings. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 209 at 1920x1080 to 151 at 2560x1440, and then further to 95 at 3840x2160. That represents a 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern here is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload increases with pixel count and the RTX 2060’s 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width become stressed.

Looking at the High preset, the averages are 124 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 37%, which is nearly identical to the Low preset’s scaling. This suggests that the limiting component is consistent regardless of the visual complexity, pointing squarely at the graphics card. The RTX 2060, with its boost clock of 1680 MHz and 1920 shading units, simply runs out of throughput as the pixel count climbs.

The Medium preset offers the most complete data set, including minimum and maximum values. At 1080p, the average is 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 and maximum of 173. At 1440p, the average drops to 109 FPS with a range of 92 to 125. At 4K, the average falls to 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 and maximum of 79. The minimum FPS values at 4K Medium confirm that the system can dip below 60 FPS, meaning the experience is not consistently smooth at that resolution.

The Ultra preset tells a harsher story. At 1080p, the average is 80 FPS, which is still respectable. At 1440p, it drops to 58 FPS, right at the edge of smoothness. At 4K, the average collapses to 37 FPS, which is not playable for most users. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 36% drop, again consistent with the other presets. The data strongly indicates that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck at 4K, regardless of settings, because even the Low preset only manages 95 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls below 40.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS is 209, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset. This indicates the CPU and GPU combination can push very high frame rates when visual fidelity is reduced.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 4K, only the Low preset (95 FPS average) and Medium preset (69 FPS average) exceed 60 FPS. The High preset averages 57 FPS, slightly below the threshold, while the Ultra preset averages only 37 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's VRAM capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37, suggesting that the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the highest settings at that resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 151 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 58 FPS. This is a 61.6% reduction in average FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest visual quality.

Q: Does the Medium preset provide a consistent frame rate at 1080p?

A: The data shows a 1080p Medium average of 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 and maximum of 173. The gap between minimum and average is 22 FPS, indicating strong consistency without major dips.

Q: Is the i5-9400 holding back the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: The benchmark results show high FPS at 1080p Low (209 average), which suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The performance scaling with resolution points to the GPU as the primary constraint, particularly at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the dominant component in this benchmark configuration, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. The GPU features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, which collectively deliver a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s. These figures are solid for a mid-range Turing architecture card, but they are not sufficient for the highest demands of Undisputed at 4K.

The memory subsystem is particularly telling. The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 37, which is a severe drop from the 80 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The 4K resolution requires significantly more memory bandwidth and capacity, and the 6 GB frame buffer appears to be a limiting factor. The RTX 2060's position in the benchmark percentile (58th) and its average benchmark score of 15290 place it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1), indicating it is not a top-tier card.

The boost clock of 1680 MHz is the maximum speed the GPU can reach under load, and the base clock is 1365 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, allow the card to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well. The measured FPS at 1440p High (90 average) and 1440p Medium (109 average) show that the GPU has enough headroom for these resolutions. However, the 4K results, especially the 37 FPS at Ultra, clearly demonstrate that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck. The data indicates that the GPU’s raw throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K Ultra settings in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS values provides a detailed picture of how this combo performs across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 209 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU and GPU are both underutilized. The Medium preset averages 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 and maximum of 173, showing strong performance for competitive play. The High preset averages 124 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 80 FPS, which is the most demanding setting at 1080p and still provides a smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 151 FPS, which is a significant drop from 1080p but still very playable. The Medium preset averages 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 and maximum of 125, offering a good balance of quality and performance. The High preset averages 90 FPS, which is solid for most users. The Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS, right at the edge of what is considered smooth, and the data shows this is the first setting where the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 95 FPS, which is surprising for a 4K resolution and suggests the game is not overly demanding at low settings. The Medium preset averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 and maximum of 79, meaning the frame rate can dip below 60 FPS. The High preset averages 57 FPS, slightly below the smoothness threshold. The Ultra preset averages 37 FPS, which is not playable for a sports game where timing is critical. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear pattern: the system is capable at lower resolutions but degrades rapidly as pixel count increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2933 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 21% of all combinations, which is a lower ranking than the individual components might suggest. The CPU alone has a percentile of 47, meaning it is roughly average, and the GPU has a percentile of 58, meaning it is slightly above average. However, the combined rank of 2933 out of 3718 indicates that many other pairings outperform this specific setup in this game.

The ranking suggests that while each component is individually reasonable, the combination is not optimized for Undisputed. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (deltaPct -0.2), the Intel Core i7-10710U (deltaPct 0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (deltaPct 0.4). These rivals have very similar average benchmark scores, with the i5-9400 scoring 2254. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (deltaPct 0.6), all with average scores around 15200-15290.

The low combo rank could be due to the CPU’s 6 cores and 6 threads, which is a limitation in modern games that can utilize more threads. The i5-9400 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with 9 MB of shared L3 cache. While this is sufficient for many titles, the data suggests that in Undisputed, the combination of the CPU and GPU is not competitive with higher-ranked pairings. The benchmark results show that the system can produce high FPS at 1080p, but the rank indicates that other combos achieve even higher performance or more consistent frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers an average of 124 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 80 FPS, which is still smooth and offers the best visual fidelity. For users with a 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitor, the Medium preset at 150 FPS average is the best choice, as it provides the highest frame rate above the 144 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 90 FPS, which is the recommended choice for most users as it maintains a smooth experience without sacrificing too much visual quality. The Medium preset averages 109 FPS, which is better for competitive play, but the visual difference between Medium and High may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is borderline and not recommended unless the user prioritizes visuals over smoothness, as the frame rate can drop below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 95 FPS, which is surprisingly playable, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. The Medium preset averages 69 FPS, which is acceptable, but the minimum of 58 FPS means there will be occasional dips below 60. The High preset at 57 FPS is not recommended, and the Ultra preset at 37 FPS is unplayable. For 4K users, the Low or Medium presets are the only viable options, and the data shows that the Medium preset provides the best balance of quality and performance, with an average of 69 FPS and a maximum of 79.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 serves as the central processor in this combo, and its specifications provide context for the benchmark results. The CPU has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It is based on the Coffee Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process, and has a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s.

The benchmark results show that the i5-9400 performs adequately in synthetic tests. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 6629, and its single-core score is 935. The Geekbench multicore score is 5141, and the single-core score is 1389. The average benchmark score is 2254, placing it near the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (2259) and the Intel Core i7-10710U (2248). The CPU’s percentile of 47 indicates it is slightly below average compared to all CPUs.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is evident in the high FPS at 1080p Low (209 average). This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the GPU can produce frames faster than the CPU can process them. However, the CPU’s 6 threads may limit performance in scenes with heavy physics or AI calculations, but the data does not show a clear CPU bottleneck. The scaling of FPS with resolution indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU can maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is stressed. The i5-9400’s boost clock of 4.10 GHz provides sufficient single-threaded performance for most game logic, and the 6 cores handle the game’s threading model adequately. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield better results in Undisputed than upgrading the CPU, as the system is GPU-bound at higher resolutions.