Undisputed

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture at a 12 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, and it carries 16 MB of shared L3 cache. In a sports title like Undisputed, the CPU’s job is to maintain a stable frame delivery floor, especially when many fighters, physics interactions, and crowd animations are active. The data shows that this processor, paired with the RX 7600, delivers frame rates that are consistently high enough to avoid CPU-bound stutter at most settings, but the picture changes as resolution and quality presets push more load onto the graphics card.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen 5 2600 place it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19616. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the Intel Core i5-1345U (deltaPct -0.4), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (deltaPct 0.6), Intel Core i5-11600KF (deltaPct -0.6), and Intel Core i7-10700F (deltaPct 0.7). These deltas are all within roughly a single percentage point, meaning the Ryzen 5 2600 sits in a tightly contested performance band. In Undisputed, the CPU's single-thread score of 2239 in Passmark single-thread tests and its multi-thread score of 13160 suggest that it can feed the GPU adequately at 1080p, where frame rates reach as high as 231.9 FPS on Low settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 40.9 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not the sole bottleneck; the GPU is being stressed heavily.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s and dual-channel DDR4 support are adequate for this workload. The 12 threads help with background tasks and game logic, but the measurable FPS deltas between Low and Ultra settings across resolutions show that the processor is rarely the limiting factor in this specific combo. At 1080p Low, the system produces 231.9 FPS, which is more than double the 90.8 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra. That 2.5x gap is driven by the GPU's rendering load, not by CPU core count. The Ryzen 5 2600's 6 cores are sufficient to keep up with the game's demands, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1440p High, the combo still manages 102.9 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear sweet spot at the High preset across all resolutions. At 1080p, High yields 140.2 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play, while Medium delivers 166.7 FPS and Low hits 231.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 90.8 FPS at 1080p, which is still playable but represents a significant hit relative to the visual gains. At 1440p, High produces 102.9 FPS, Medium 120 FPS, and Low 167.8 FPS, while Ultra falls to 63.3 FPS. At 4K, High manages 65.5 FPS, Medium 79.1 FPS, and Low 107.8 FPS, but Ultra collapses to 40.9 FPS.

The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for this Ryzen 5 2600 + RX 7600 combination. It offers the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, staying above 60 FPS even at 4K. Medium is a viable alternative for those prioritizing higher frame rates, especially at 1440p where it delivers 120 FPS. Ultra, while visually richer, pushes the system too hard at 4K and even at 1440p it drops below 65 FPS, which may introduce noticeable judder in a fast-paced sports sim. Low settings are only recommended for extreme high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, where the 231.9 FPS figure can be fully utilized.

The measured rows show that the performance scaling from Medium to High is modest (a drop of 26.5 FPS at 1080p, 17.1 FPS at 1440p, and 13.6 FPS at 4K), while the jump from High to Ultra is steep (a drop of 49.4 FPS at 1080p, 39.6 FPS at 1440p, and 24.6 FPS at 4K). This non-linear scaling indicates that Ultra enables effects that disproportionately tax the GPU, making High the rational choice for consistent frame delivery.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a GPU-bound system in most scenarios. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 231.9 at 1080p to 167.8 at 1440p (a 27.6% reduction) and then to 107.8 at 4K (a 53.5% reduction from 1080p). This pattern is consistent with the RX 7600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width, which becomes stressed as pixel count increases. At Medium settings, the drop is from 166.7 FPS at 1080p to 120 FPS at 1440p (28.0% reduction) and 79.1 at 4K (52.6% reduction). At High, the numbers go from 140.2 to 102.9 (26.6% reduction) and then 65.5 (53.3% reduction). The consistent ~53% drop from 1080p to 4K across presets indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary limiter, not the CPU.

The Ultra preset shows a slightly different pattern: 90.8 FPS at 1080p, 63.3 at 1440p (30.3% reduction), and 40.9 at 4K (55.0% reduction). The steeper drop at higher resolutions under Ultra suggests that the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM buffer is being exceeded, forcing memory paging or reduced effective bandwidth. The GPU's 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 64 ROPs are sufficient for 1080p Ultra but struggle at 4K Ultra. Meanwhile, the CPU's performance remains constant regardless of resolution, as its workload is primarily scene complexity, not pixel count. This is why the Ryzen 5 2600 can sustain 231.9 FPS at 1080p Low but the system still only reaches 107.8 FPS at 4K Low — the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 1057 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom third of the database. That rank is lower than what the raw FPS numbers might suggest, because the database includes many high-end pairings with newer CPUs and GPUs. However, the rank should be interpreted in context: the combo delivers 140.2 FPS at 1080p High and 65.5 FPS at 4K High, which are solid figures for a mid-range pairing. The rank of 1057 reflects that many other combos achieve higher peak frame rates, but this combo's consistency across resolutions is notable.

The Ryzen 5 2600's 77th percentile CPU ranking and the RX 7600's 63rd percentile GPU ranking suggest a balanced pairing, but the combo rank of 1057/1580 indicates that the GPU is the weaker link relative to other tested configurations. The GPU's nearest rivals include the RX 7600 XT (deltaPct 0.6), RX 460 (deltaPct 0.8), RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct -1.3), and Intel Arc B570 (deltaPct -1.5), showing that the RX 7600 sits in a crowded performance tier. The combo's rank is dragged down by the CPU's older architecture, but the data shows that in Undisputed, the pairing still manages to hit playable frame rates at 4K with High settings, which many higher-ranked combos may not achieve at that resolution.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1720 MHz, with a boost clock of 2655 MHz and a game clock of 2250 MHz. Its 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs are configured to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming efficiently, with a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS provides ample compute for a sports title's physics and visual effects.

In Undisputed, the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM becomes a critical factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 40.9. The memory capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all presets, but 4K Ultra likely exceeds the 8 GB buffer, causing the observed performance cliff. The GPU's nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT, has a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning the two are nearly identical in aggregate benchmarks, yet in this game, the 7600's 8 GB is the limiting factor at high resolutions. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 16634 and its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate it is a competent mid-range card, but the data shows that Ultra presets at 4K are beyond its comfortable operating range.

The GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is adequate for this workload, and its 165 W TDP means it can be powered by a 450 W PSU. The measured FPS at 1440p High (102.9) and 4K High (65.5) demonstrate that the card excels when settings are kept at High, where the balance between VRAM usage and shading power is optimal. The drop from Medium to High at 4K (79.1 to 65.5 FPS) is a 17.2% penalty, while the drop from High to Ultra (65.5 to 40.9 FPS) is a 37.6% penalty, highlighting that Ultra effects disproportionately tax the GPU's memory subsystem.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 60+ FPS at 4K with this combo?

A: The High preset delivers 65.5 FPS on average at 3840x2160, making it the highest quality setting that maintains a 60+ FPS average. Ultra drops to 40.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 2600 bottleneck the RX 7600 in this game?

A: No, the data shows the system is GPU-bound at most settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 231.9 FPS, and the CPU's multi-thread score of 13160 is sufficient to feed the GPU. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU constraints.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RX 7600 XT in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 XT has a deltaPct of 0.6 relative to the RX 7600, meaning the XT is only 0.6% faster on average across all benchmarks. In Undisputed, the 8 GB VRAM limit is the same for both cards, so performance differences would be minimal.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for 1440p Ultra?

A: Yes, the combo achieves 63.3 FPS at 1440p Ultra, indicating the 8 GB buffer is adequate at this resolution. However, the 37.6% FPS drop from High to Ultra at 4K suggests the VRAM is being pushed to its limit at higher pixel counts.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 166.7, which is well above the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors.

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

A: It ranks 1057 out of 1580 combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower third of the database. The rank is influenced by the older CPU, but the combo still delivers playable frame rates at 4K High.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings average 231.9 FPS, Medium averages 166.7, High averages 140.2, and Ultra drops to 90.8. The gap between Low and Ultra is 141.1 FPS, representing a 60.8% reduction in performance when enabling the highest quality preset. Medium to High is a 26.5 FPS drop, while High to Ultra is a 49.4 FPS drop, showing that Ultra is the most demanding step.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 167.8 FPS on Low, 120 FPS on Medium, 102.9 FPS on High, and 63.3 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is 64.1 FPS, while at Ultra it is 27.5 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's pixel fill rate is more stressed at lower settings where the CPU can keep up, while at Ultra the VRAM becomes the limiting factor. The 1440p High figure of 102.9 FPS is a strong result for a sports title, offering a smooth experience for most displays.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 107.8 FPS on Low, 79.1 FPS on Medium, 65.5 FPS on High, and 40.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result is notable because it exceeds the 1440p Ultra result (63.3 FPS), demonstrating that the game's Ultra preset imposes a heavy cost regardless of resolution. The drop from 1440p High to 4K High is 37.4 FPS, which is a 36.4% reduction. The 4K Ultra figure of 40.9 FPS is the lowest measured and is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making it unsuitable for most users. Across all resolutions, the High preset offers the most consistent experience relative to visual quality, with 140.2 FPS at 1080p, 102.9 FPS at 1440p, and 65.5 FPS at 4K.