Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a steep and predictable drop as resolution climbs, but the pattern reveals more than just raw pixel count. At 1080p Low, this combo produces 123.1 FPS, which falls to 87.2 FPS at 1440p and then to 55.7 FPS at 4K. That is a 29% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and another 36% drop moving to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, indicating the AMD Radeon RX 580 is the primary limiting component throughout this range.

Moving to Ultra settings sharpens the bottleneck. The 1080p Ultra result of 46.3 FPS collapses to 32.2 FPS at 1440p and then to a barely playable 24.1 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra widens dramatically at higher resolutions: at 1080p, Ultra is 62% slower than Low; at 4K, Ultra is 57% slower. This consistency suggests the GPU's rendering workload, not CPU overhead, dominates the performance curve.

The data points to a classic GPU-bound scenario. The Ryzen 5 2600 has sufficient headroom to feed the RX 580 at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the decisive factors. The 4K High result of 35.8 FPS sits just below the 40 FPS threshold typically considered acceptable for a sports title, while 4K Ultra falls well into slideshow territory. For competitive play, the 1440p Low result of 87.2 FPS offers a far more responsive experience, though even that is a substantial step down from the 1080p Low figure.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen architecture, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,186 and single-core score of 1,579 indicate a solid mid-range performer from the 2000 series generation. In this game, the CPU's role appears secondary, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling across resolutions — a CPU-bound title would show diminishing returns when lowering resolution, but the data shows proportional gains at 1080p.

The processor's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 46.9 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for a sports simulation. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 13,160 and single-thread score of 2,239 place it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, suggesting it handles the game's AI and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11600KF, scores 19,740 on average — a 0.6% difference — indicating the Ryzen 5 2600 remains competitive in this class.

At 1080p Low, the 123.1 FPS result demonstrates that the CPU can push well beyond 120 frames per second when the GPU is not the constraint. The fact that Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 46.3 FPS — a 62% reduction — while the CPU workload remains largely unchanged confirms that graphical settings, not processor capability, dictate performance here. The Ryzen 5 2600's 12 threads are sufficient for Undisputed's demands, and its 65 W TDP suggests efficient operation under sustained gaming loads.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the decisive component in this pairing. Built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, it features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1257 MHz and boost clock of 1340 MHz, combined with 2304 shading units, produce 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 13,559 place it as a capable 1080p-class card, which the measured FPS data confirms.

The GPU's memory configuration is particularly relevant at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 4K textures in this title, but the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor when pixel throughput demands increase. The 4K Ultra result of 24.1 FPS likely reflects both compute and memory pressure, as the RX 580's 32 ROPs and 144 TMUs struggle with the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160. The 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate and 193.0 GTexel/s texture rate are simply insufficient for maxed-out 4K rendering.

Comparatively, the RX 580 sits within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 in average benchmark score, and just 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455. This positions it as a dependable 1080p performer that can handle 1440p with adjusted settings. The 1080p High result of 75.7 FPS and 1440p Medium result of 63.9 FPS demonstrate the GPU's sweet spot: high-detail 1080p or medium-detail 1440p. Beyond that, the frame rate curve steepens sharply, reinforcing the GPU-bound analysis from the resolution scaling data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the RX 580 paired with the Ryzen 5 2600 delivers a wide spread of results. Low settings produce 123.1 FPS, Medium drops to 90.1 FPS, High settles at 75.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 46.3 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is the largest single-setting penalty at this resolution, a 39% decrease, suggesting Ultra enables effects that disproportionately tax the GPU.

The 1440p results show a similar pattern with lower absolute numbers. Low settings yield 87.2 FPS, Medium delivers 63.9 FPS, High manages 52.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32.2 FPS. Notably, 1440p High at 52.2 FPS is nearly identical to 1080p Ultra at 46.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU treats these as comparable workloads. The transition from Medium to High at 1440p costs 11.7 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 20 FPS — a steeper penalty than the 1080p equivalent.

At 4K, the numbers become marginal. Low settings produce 55.7 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced sports title. Medium drops to 40.2 FPS, High falls to 35.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 24.1 FPS. The 4K Low result is actually higher than 1080p Ultra, underscoring how much headroom exists at lower settings. The complete dataset shows a consistent hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution, with the relative gap between settings remaining fairly stable across 1080p and 1440p, then compressing somewhat at 4K due to the GPU's overall performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves 55.7 FPS. Medium settings drop to 40.2 FPS, High falls to 35.8 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 24.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: 1080p Low delivers 123.1 FPS, which is the highest measured result. 1440p Low at 87.2 FPS is also viable, but 1080p offers the most headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 scores 19,616 on average, placing it 0.4% below the Intel Core i5-1345U and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U. It trails the Intel Core i5-11600KF by 0.6% and leads the Intel Core i7-10700F by 0.7%.

Q: Is the RX 580's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 8 GB GDDR5 memory appears adequate, as the GPU's bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s and compute throughput are the more likely constraints. The 4K Ultra result of 24.1 FPS suggests overall GPU limitations rather than a VRAM capacity issue.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured result is 52.2 FPS. This is close to the 46.3 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra, indicating similar GPU workload levels.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1460th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the lower 8% of all configurations tested for Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

The data clearly indicates that Ultra settings are not viable for this combo at any resolution. Even at 1080p, Ultra produces 46.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The 39% penalty from High to Ultra at 1080p represents poor value in terms of visual fidelity gained versus frame rate lost. For a sports title where timing and responsiveness matter, the High preset is the highest sensible choice.

At 1080p, High settings deliver 75.7 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. This is the recommended configuration for most users. Those prioritizing maximum smoothness can drop to Medium for 90.1 FPS, a 19% improvement, or Low for 123.1 FPS, which nearly doubles the High result. The jump from Medium to Low is a 37% gain, making Low the pick for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1440p, the choice narrows. Medium settings produce 63.9 FPS, which is playable and the only preset above 60 FPS at this resolution. High at 52.2 FPS is acceptable for those who prefer visual quality over frame rate, while Low at 87.2 FPS offers the smoothest 1440p experience. Ultra at 32.2 FPS is not recommended. For 4K, only Low at 55.7 FPS is worth considering; Medium at 40.2 FPS and High at 35.8 FPS are marginal, and Ultra at 24.1 FPS should be avoided.

The optimal experience for this combo is 1080p High at 75.7 FPS, offering a strong balance between graphical fidelity and responsive gameplay. Users with 1440p monitors should select Medium for a smooth experience, while 4K users should accept Low settings or consider a hardware upgrade.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1460th out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking reflects the age of both components: the CPU falls in the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile. The pairing is balanced — neither component dramatically outperforms the other — but both are dated relative to the current hardware landscape.

The measured FPS data explains the ranking. While 1080p Low at 123.1 FPS is respectable, the combo struggles at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 24.1 FPS is among the lowest in the test suite, and even 1440p Ultra at 32.2 FPS falls below playable thresholds. The ranking reflects the system's inability to deliver high-detail experiences at modern resolutions, though it remains capable for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all close in performance — the Intel Core i5-1345U trails by 0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U leads by 0.6%, and the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.7% behind. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, matches its average score exactly, while the GTX 950 is 0.1% behind. These tight margins indicate that the combo's low ranking stems not from any single catastrophic weakness, but from the overall age and performance ceiling of both components relative to newer hardware tested in the same benchmark suite.