Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination lands at rank 759 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. That places this pairing almost exactly in the middle of the database, which is a surprisingly strong position for a six-core CPU from 2018 paired with a current-gen GPU. The data suggests this is a balanced setup for this title, where neither component is dramatically holding the other back, though the ranking indicates there is still meaningful headroom above it for players chasing the highest refresh rates at maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The 759th position out of 1580 combos puts this pairing in the 48th percentile of all tested configurations for Undisputed. That is a middle-of-the-pack result, but context matters here. The CPU itself sits at the 50th percentile among all processors in the database, while the GPU is in the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards. This gap suggests the i5-9400 is the limiting factor in this pairing, capping the overall result below what the RTX 5060 could achieve with a stronger processor.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-9400 posts an average benchmark score of 2305. That is virtually identical to the Intel Core i3-10305 at 2300 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i3-1125G4 at 2299 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Xeon E-2134 at 2295 (0.4% ahead). The only rival it trails is the Intel Core i7-8809G at 2319, which beats it by 0.6%. These are negligible differences — the i5-9400 is effectively in a dead heat with its closest competitors, meaning the CPU tier is well established and the combo ranking is driven primarily by how the RTX 5060 interacts with this specific processor.

The GPU side tells a similar story at the top. The RTX 5060 averages 30109 in benchmark scores, matching the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30097 (0.0% delta) and trailing the AMD Radeon RX 570 by just 0.2% (30158). The NVIDIA Tesla M60 at 29969 is 0.5% behind, and the RTX 5070 Mobile at 29928 is 0.6% behind. The RTX 5060 is firmly in this performance cluster, and the combo rank reflects that this mid-pack GPU gets a mid-pack result when paired with a mid-pack CPU.

GPU Role

The RTX 5060 brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That memory configuration is the key constraint in Undisputed at higher resolutions. The GPU runs at a 2280 MHz base clock and 2497 MHz boost clock, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 3840 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the rasterization workload, and the 30 RT cores are present but largely irrelevant for a sports title like this.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this game at 1080p and 1440p, but the measured data shows a significant drop at 4K Ultra that points to memory pressure. The GPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is a capable mid-range part, while the nearest rival comparison shows it trading blows with the RX 7700 XT. The 145 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU keep power requirements modest, which is a practical consideration for builders pairing this with an older platform like the i5-9400.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that High settings deliver the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p, High produces 172.2 FPS, which is far above the 60 Hz threshold and comfortable for 144 Hz displays. At 1440p, High drops to 121.6 FPS, still excellent for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K, High maintains 80.6 FPS, which is playable on most displays.

Ultra settings are the outlier here. The jump from High to Ultra costs a massive amount of performance at every resolution: 1080p drops from 172.2 FPS to 111.3 FPS, 1440p from 121.6 FPS to 82.9 FPS, and 4K from 80.6 FPS to 52 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for competitive play. Medium settings offer a middle ground but the FPS gains over High are marginal relative to the visual quality loss — 205.2 vs 172.2 at 1080p, 149.6 vs 121.6 at 1440p, and 93.6 vs 80.6 at 4K. High is the sweet spot.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 290.1 FPS on Low, 205.2 FPS on Medium, 172.2 FPS on High, and 111.3 FPS on Ultra. The Low setting result is particularly notable because it exceeds 290 FPS, which means the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU in this scenario — the frame rate is high enough that even a modest six-core processor can keep up. The spread from Low to Ultra is 178.8 FPS, showing that settings have a dramatic impact on this title at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers drop to 210.5 FPS on Low, 149.6 FPS on Medium, 121.6 FPS on High, and 82.9 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly a 27-28% reduction across most settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload. The Ultra setting shows a 25.5% drop from 111.3 to 82.9 FPS, slightly better scaling than the other presets, suggesting the CPU has more headroom at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the results are 131.1 FPS on Low, 93.6 FPS on Medium, 80.6 FPS on High, and 52 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result of 131.1 FPS is still very playable, but the Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS measurement in the entire dataset. The fact that Low at 4K (131.1 FPS) is still higher than Ultra at 1080p (111.3 FPS) demonstrates how much of the performance budget is consumed by the Ultra preset's visual effects.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the drop from 290.1 FPS at 1080p to 131.1 FPS at 4K is a 54.8% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop from 205.2 to 93.6 is a 54.4% reduction. High settings drop from 172.2 to 80.6, a 53.2% reduction. Ultra settings drop from 111.3 to 52, a 53.3% reduction.

These percentages are remarkably consistent across all four presets, hovering around 53-55%. That uniformity indicates the scaling is driven by the GPU's pixel throughput capability rather than any CPU limitation. The RTX 5060's 119.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the constraining factors at higher resolutions. The i5-9400's six cores and 9 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to feed the GPU at every resolution and setting combination tested, which is why the scaling pattern is so clean.

The 1440p to 4K transition is the steepest. From 121.6 FPS at 1440p High to 80.6 FPS at 4K High is a 33.7% drop, while the 1080p to 1440p drop is only 29.4%. This accelerating decline is characteristic of memory bandwidth saturation — the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus simply cannot sustain the same fill rate at 4K. Players targeting 4K should stick to High settings or accept the 52 FPS Ultra result.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo good for 1080p gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 172.2 FPS at High settings and 111.3 FPS at Ultra, both well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding preset delivers a smooth experience at 1080p.

Q: Can this setup handle 4K at 60 FPS?

A: Only with settings adjustments. High settings produce 80.6 FPS at 4K, which is above 60 FPS, but Ultra settings drop to 52 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the limiting factors at 4K resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5060 averages 30109 in benchmarks, matching the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30097 (0.0% delta) and trailing the AMD Radeon RX 570 by 0.2% (30158). It beats the NVIDIA Tesla M60 by 0.5% and the RTX 5070 Mobile by 0.6%.

Q: Is the i5-9400 holding back the RTX 5060?

A: The data suggests minimal CPU bottleneck in this title. The combo ranks 759 out of 1580, and the CPU's 50th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 73rd percentile indicates the CPU is the weaker link, but the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions shows the i5-9400 keeps pace with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the best settings preset for competitive play?

A: High settings at 1440p deliver 121.6 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors. Low settings at 1080p reach 290.1 FPS for maximum frame rates, but the visual trade-off is significant. High at 1080p (172.2 FPS) is the recommended balance for competitive play.

Q: Does the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM cause issues in this game?

A: Not at 1080p or 1440p, where the highest measured VRAM usage stays within capacity. At 4K Ultra, the 52 FPS result and steep performance drop suggest memory bandwidth or capacity constraints, making High settings at 4K the safer choice with 80.6 FPS.