Undisputed

Undisputed is a sports title that stresses raw frame throughput, and this pairing of an Intel Core i5-9400 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a spread of results that ranges from highly competitive to outright overkill depending on your resolution and settings targets. The data shows a combo that ranks in the 368th position out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the top quarter of all systems tested for this game. For a six-core processor from the Coffee Lake era paired with a modern Ada Lovelace GPU, the measured frame rates reveal that the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting, while the older CPU still manages to keep up at higher resolutions where the workload shifts away from the processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The measured data shows that at 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates, with a peak of 326.1 FPS on Low settings. At 2560x1440, the average FPS remains very high, hitting 292.9 FPS on Low, while at 3840x2160, the performance drops to a still-playable 188.6 FPS on Low. The best balance of visual fidelity and speed appears to be 2560x1440 on High, which delivers 179.7 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, scores 2300, which is a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-8809G scores 2319, which is 0.6% faster. The data indicates the i5-9400 is positioned directly in the middle of its performance peers, with negligible differences separating them.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a strong performer relative to other GPUs?

A: The GPU holds an 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in general benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 42576 is slightly higher than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653, -0.2%) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723, -0.3%), showing it is a top-tier part.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference is substantial. The Low preset achieves an average of 188.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 75.9 FPS. This represents a significant 112.7 FPS difference between the two extremes, showing that the Ultra preset demands far more from the hardware.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests that at 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high (326.1 FPS on Low), which could indicate a CPU limit, but they remain playable. At higher resolutions like 3840x2160, the FPS drops as the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, indicating the CPU is less of a constraint at higher graphical loads.

Q: What is the combo's overall standing in the database?

A: The combo ranks 368th out of 1580 tested combinations for Undisputed. This places it in the top 23% of all systems tested, confirming that it is a high-performance pairing for this specific game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1151 platform. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, and it accesses a shared 9 MB L3 cache. This configuration is typical for a mid-range desktop CPU from its generation, and its benchmark scores reflect a solid, if not spectacular, level of processing power. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 7969 and single-core score of 1125 show that it handles modern workloads adequately, but it is not a high-end part by today's standards.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to process game logic and physics, which is generally not as demanding as the graphics rendering. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, which can be interpreted as the CPU being sufficient to feed the GPU enough data to reach these numbers. However, the percentile ranking of 50 for this CPU means it sits at the median of all processors, suggesting that while it won't hold the system back significantly, it is not a performance leader. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals are all within 0.6%, meaning that swapping to a similar CPU would have a negligible impact on performance.

The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are standard for the platform, and the 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for gaming. The data indicates that the CPU is a stable, consistent performer that provides a solid foundation for the GPU. Its single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 472, is sufficient for the game's primary thread, but the lack of hyper-threading (6 threads versus 12 on some rivals) could be a factor in CPU-bound scenarios, though the high FPS numbers suggest it is not a major issue here.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC. It features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, along with 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and it is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for a sports game like Undisputed, which likely requires moderate VRAM usage at high resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark results are impressive, with a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627. Its 84th percentile ranking indicates it is a high-end graphics card, and its average benchmark score of 42576 places it slightly above the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. In Undisputed, the GPU is clearly the primary driver of performance, as evidenced by the significant drop in FPS when moving from Low to Ultra settings at any resolution. For example, at 2560x1440, the FPS falls from 292.9 on Low to 118.1 on Ultra, showing a 174.8 FPS range that is entirely dependent on the GPU's rendering load.

The 12 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for all tested settings, even at 4K, as the lowest FPS recorded is 75.9 at Ultra settings, which is still playable. The GPU's compute power, rated at 35.48 TFLOPS for FP32, ensures that it can handle the game's graphical effects without issue. The data strongly suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is not the bottleneck in this system, and users can push settings higher without fear of the GPU holding them back.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 368th out of 1580 tested combinations for Undisputed. This places it in the top 23.3% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a pairing that includes a CPU from 2018. The rank indicates that while there are many faster combinations, this one is well above the median performance level. The GPU's high percentile (84) likely contributes more to this ranking than the CPU's median percentile (50), suggesting that the graphics card is the main reason for the relatively high position.

Comparatively, the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i3-10305 and Intel Core i7-8809G, have average benchmark scores within 0.6% of the i5-9400. This means that swapping the CPU for one of these would likely result in a negligible change in the combo's rank. Similarly, the GPU's rivals, like the NVIDIA RTX A6000, are within 0.2% of its average score, so the combo's position is stable against minor hardware variations. The rank of 368 out of 1580 confirms the RTX 4070 SUPER's ability to boost an older CPU to a high-performance tier in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a clear picture of its capabilities across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 326.1 FPS, the Medium preset hits 284.3 FPS, and the High preset reaches 250.8 FPS. Even the Ultra preset maintains a high average of 157.5 FPS. This resolution is clearly well within the combo's comfort zone, and users with 1080p monitors will find no shortage of frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset delivers 292.9 FPS, Medium produces 218 FPS, and High yields 179.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 118.1 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance, as the High preset offers a high refresh rate experience. At 3840x2160, the performance is more demanding. The Low preset still achieves a high 188.6 FPS, while Medium drops to 137.6 FPS. The High preset produces 112.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 75.9 FPS. While 4K Ultra is playable, it is the only setting that approaches the lower end of high-refresh-rate territory.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the FPS decreases across all settings, which is expected. The gap between Low and Ultra also widens at higher resolutions, from 168.6 FPS at 1080p to 112.7 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU's workload scales significantly with resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1920x1080 monitor, the data shows that even the Ultra preset, which delivers 157.5 FPS, is more than sufficient for a high-refresh-rate display. However, if maximizing frame rates is the priority, the Low preset at 326.1 FPS is the clear choice, though it sacrifices visual fidelity. The High preset at 250.8 FPS offers a good balance, providing high frame rates with better graphical quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset stands out as the best experience. With an average of 179.7 FPS, it offers a high level of visual detail while maintaining frame rates that exceed most 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 218 FPS is also excellent if users prefer extra headroom, but High provides a more immersive visual experience. The Ultra preset at 118.1 FPS is still viable for 120Hz displays, but the drop from High to Ultra may not justify the performance cost.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, the High preset at 112.2 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers solid visual quality and frame rates that are smooth on most displays. The Medium preset at 137.6 FPS is also a strong option for those who want more performance, but the Ultra preset at 75.9 FPS is best reserved for users with 60Hz displays who prioritize visual fidelity above all else. The Low preset at 188.6 FPS is unnecessarily high for 4K and would result in a significant loss of graphical quality. Based on the measured rows, the High preset at 2560x1440 appears to be the optimal balance of performance and visual quality for this combo.