Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER presents a fascinating study in bottleneck dynamics within Undisputed. The data reveals a system where the GPU is clearly the dominant force at lower resolutions, but the aging six-core processor begins to assert its influence as pixel count climbs. This combination ranks 315th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations, a position that underscores its overall capability despite the generational gap between its components.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation is not uniform. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 249 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 180.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 27%. The subsequent jump to 4K yields 113.7 FPS, another 37% decline from the 1440p figure. This scaling suggests that the system is heavily GPU-limited at 1080p, where the RTX 4070 SUPER is able to flex its muscles and push frame rates to extremely high levels.

The story changes somewhat when examining the Low preset. Here, the 1080p result of 348.5 FPS is so high that it likely approaches the practical limits of the CPU's ability to feed the GPU. The drop to 299.7 FPS at 1440p is a modest 14%, and the fall to 191.6 FPS at 4K represents a 36% decline from 1440p. The relatively smaller penalty between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings hints that the Ryzen 5 2600 is beginning to cap the frame rate, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs at the lower resolution. This is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck emerging when the graphics workload is light.

At the Ultra preset, the trend reverses. The 1080p result of 160.6 FPS drops to 118.1 FPS at 1440p (a 26% decline) and then to 71 FPS at 4K (a 40% decline from 1440p). The larger percentage drop at 4K under Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is now working at maximum capacity, and its performance scaling is becoming more linear with the pixel count increase. The data implies that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p Low to the GPU at 4K Ultra, with the transition zone somewhere in between.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as 11186 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1579 in single-core, place it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This is respectable, but when compared to its nearest rivals, the picture is more nuanced. It scores 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U but 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-1345U, indicating that its compute capabilities are competitive with modern mobile parts.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be most critical when frame rates are highest. The 348.5 FPS at 1080p Low is a number that likely tests the limits of the 2600's single-thread performance. The 1579 single-core score in Cinebench R23 is modest by modern standards, and it may struggle to maintain such high frame rates consistently. The data suggests that while the CPU is sufficient for smooth gameplay, it is the component that prevents the system from hitting even higher frame rates at 1080p, especially on lighter settings presets. The 65W TDP and 16 MB of shared L3 cache are adequate for this title, but the processor's age is evident in these extreme scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured rows, the High preset at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot for this combination. It delivers 180.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor, while the 4K High setting of 113.7 FPS shows that the GPU has headroom to spare. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p costs a significant 62.7 FPS (from 180.8 to 118.1), a 35% performance penalty for what is typically a marginal visual improvement.

The Medium preset at 4K, yielding 137.2 FPS, is also a compelling option for those prioritizing resolution. It offers a 23.5 FPS advantage over High at the same resolution, which could be crucial for maintaining a stable frame rate on a 120Hz display. Conversely, the Ultra preset at any resolution is difficult to recommend. Even at 1080p, it drops to 160.6 FPS, which is lower than the 1440p High result, making it the least efficient use of GPU resources. The data clearly shows that High settings provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with Medium serving as a strong alternative for 4K gamers.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, it can. The measured data shows an average of 113.7 FPS at 4K with High settings and 71 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings. This indicates that 4K is not only playable but also smooth on high refresh rate displays when using High settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 348.5 FPS, which suggests a CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 2600's single-core score of 1579 in Cinebench R23 likely caps performance in this scenario, preventing the RTX 4070 SUPER from reaching even higher frame rates.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: The performance loss varies by settings preset. At High settings, the drop is from 180.8 FPS to 113.7 FPS, a 37% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 118.1 FPS to 71 FPS, a 40% reduction. The loss is more pronounced at higher settings due to increased GPU load.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440, which delivers 180.8 FPS, is ideal. Even the 4K High setting at 113.7 FPS would be suitable for a 120Hz display, but for a 144Hz monitor, 1440p High is the recommended choice to fully utilize the refresh rate.

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

A: It ranks 315th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. This indicates a strong overall performance level, despite the age of the CPU.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever worth using with this hardware?

A: The data suggests it is rarely optimal. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 71 FPS, which is below the 80.7 FPS average of the High preset at 4K. The performance cost of Ultra is substantial at all resolutions, making High the more efficient choice.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the clear star of this pairing. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, it offers a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for Undisputed at any resolution. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 7168 shading units contribute to a Passmark G3D score of 29995, placing it at the 84th percentile of all GPUs. This is a high-performance part that is only 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 in average benchmark score.

The GPU's dominance is evident in the resolution scaling. The 4K High result of 113.7 FPS is a very strong showing, and even the 4K Ultra result of 71 FPS is playable. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is rarely the bottleneck until 4K Ultra, where the sheer pixel count overwhelms its capabilities. Its 84th percentile ranking and 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power demonstrate that it is a top-tier consumer GPU, and its performance in this game reflects that. The 12 GB VRAM is also a forward-looking feature, ensuring that texture-heavy titles like Undisputed will not run into memory limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a clear matrix of performance. At 1920x1080, the results are 348.5 FPS on Low, 300.4 FPS on Medium, 249 FPS on High, and 160.6 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the results are 299.7 FPS on Low, 218.2 FPS on Medium, 180.8 FPS on High, and 118.1 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the results are 191.6 FPS on Low, 137.2 FPS on Medium, 113.7 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra.

These numbers show a consistent hierarchy, with Low being fastest and Ultra being slowest at every resolution. The 1080p Low result of 348.5 FPS is the highest recorded, while the 4K Ultra result of 71 FPS is the lowest. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 187.9 FPS, while at 4K it is 120.6 FPS. This compression of the FPS range at higher resolutions is a direct result of the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor, as the CPU overhead becomes a smaller fraction of the total frame time.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 315 out of 1580 tested combinations places it in the 80th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong result, but it also highlights the potential untapped performance. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-11600KF, score 0.6% higher on average, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 0.6% lower. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600 is not a significant drag on the system's overall ranking.

However, the GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, scores 0.3% higher on average, while the NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 0.2% higher. This places the RTX 4070 SUPER in a very tight competitive cluster at the top of the GPU charts. The system's ranking is therefore more likely limited by the CPU's age than the GPU's capability. The data implies that upgrading the processor to a newer generation would likely push this combo significantly higher in the rankings, as the GPU clearly has the headroom to deliver even more frames if the CPU can keep up.