Undisputed

Undisputed pairs an older six-core Zen+ processor with a flagship Ada Lovelace GPU, and the benchmark results show a combination that is heavily skewed toward the graphics card’s raw power. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, but the scaling to 4K reveals where the RTX 4080 SUPER starts to flex its muscles. The data indicates that this pairing is capable of delivering very high refresh rates even at demanding settings, though the CPU’s age becomes a factor at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable trend as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly by settings preset. At the High preset, average FPS goes from 281.2 at 1080p down to 206.0 at 1440p, and finally to 130.4 at 4K. This represents a 26.7% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 36.7% drop from 1440p to 4K. The transition to 4K is where the GPU’s workload becomes the dominant factor, as the pixel count quadruples and the render load scales accordingly.

The scaling pattern changes at lower settings. With the Low preset, the frame rates are massive: 346.7 at 1080p, 316 at 1440p, and 221 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 8.9%, which suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is a limiting factor at 1080p, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher numbers. At 4K Low, the 221 FPS result still shows a significant reduction, indicating that the GPU is now the primary constraint even at lower graphical fidelity.

The Ultra preset tells the most interesting story for resolution scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 183.7 FPS, which drops to 130.8 at 1440p and then plummets to 82.2 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the entire measured set, showing a 55.2% reduction from the 1080p figure. This heavy falloff at Ultra settings highlights that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed hard by the combination of maximum visual quality and high resolution, though the absolute numbers remain playable for most displays. The data suggests that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p Low to the GPU at 4K Ultra, with the sweet spot for balanced performance being around 1440p High or Medium.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen+ architecture, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19616. Compared to its nearest rivals, it trades blows with mobile and older desktop parts: it is 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-1345U, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F. This puts it in a competitive but not dominant position relative to modern mid-range silicon.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p with Low settings. The measured 346.7 FPS is the highest result in the entire dataset, but it is telling that this is only 10.9% higher than the 4K Low result of 221 FPS. If the CPU were not a factor, the 1080p result would likely be much higher given the GPU’s capabilities. The PassMark single-thread score of 2239 and multi-thread score of 13160 suggest that the Ryzen 5 2600 can handle the game’s logic and physics, but its older Zen architecture and lower clocks compared to modern parts mean it cannot feed the RTX 4080 SUPER fast enough at very high frame rates.

The difference between the High preset at 1080p (281.2 FPS) and the Medium preset at 1080p (308.6 FPS) shows a 9.7% increase when lowering settings, which is a smaller relative gain than what one might expect from a GPU-heavy title. This indicates that the CPU is starting to cap the maximum achievable frame rate around the 350 FPS range. At 4K, however, the CPU becomes less important. The gap between 4K Low (221 FPS) and 4K High (130.4 FPS) is 41%, which is primarily due to the GPU’s workload. The data supports the conclusion that the Ryzen 5 2600 is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1440p and 4K, but it leaves performance on the table for those chasing 240Hz or higher refresh rates at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy of performance across the four presets. For players targeting a 60 FPS experience, every single preset and resolution combination exceeds that threshold, including the most demanding 4K Ultra at 82.2 FPS. This means that the RTX 4080 SUPER is overkill for standard 60Hz displays, and even 144Hz monitors can be satisfied at most settings. The data shows that 4K High at 130.4 FPS is a strong choice for high-refresh 4K displays, offering a 58.6% improvement over 4K Ultra while likely maintaining most visual fidelity.

For 1440p users, the High preset delivers 206 FPS, which is well above 144Hz and even approaches 240Hz territory. The Medium preset at 245.4 FPS is a better option for those with 240Hz monitors, as it provides a 19.1% increase over High with only a moderate reduction in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p still hits 130.8 FPS, which is perfectly playable, but the data suggests that High or Medium offers a better balance for competitive play where frame rate matters more than shadows or reflections.

At 1080p, the situation is different. The Low preset at 346.7 FPS is the top result, but the Medium preset at 308.6 FPS is nearly as fast and likely looks noticeably better. The High preset at 281.2 FPS is still extremely fast, and even Ultra at 183.7 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most 1080p monitors. Given the CPU bottleneck at this resolution, there is little reason to drop below Medium settings, as the frame rate gains from going to Low are modest (12.3% over Medium) and the visual penalty is significant. The recommended path is to use High settings at 1080p for a crisp image, or Medium if maximum frame rates are the priority.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 171st out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 10.8% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a CPU that was released in 2018, and it demonstrates that the RTX 4080 SUPER can carry an older processor to high performance in this title. The GPU’s percentile rank of 88th among all GPUs is significantly higher than the CPU’s 77th percentile, which suggests that the graphics card is the primary driver of this combo’s success.

The ranking also reflects a certain imbalance. The RTX 4080 SUPER is an end-of-life flagship with an average benchmark score of 53610, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. In contrast, the Ryzen 5 2600’s average score of 19616 is only 0.6% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7530U and 0.7% ahead of the Core i7-10700F. This disparity means the combo’s rank is likely held back by the CPU in CPU-bound scenarios, but the overall position at 171 out of 1580 is still respectable. For users with this pairing, upgrading the CPU would likely yield significant gains in 1080p performance, but the current setup is already delivering excellent results at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it exceeds 60 FPS at all settings. The lowest result is 82.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, and 4K High reaches 130.4 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh 4K displays.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate of 346.7 FPS suggests a CPU limit, as the 4K Low result of 221 FPS is not far behind. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 245.4 FPS is ideal for 240Hz monitors, while High at 206 FPS is better for 144Hz displays. Ultra still offers 130.8 FPS for maximum visual quality.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 171st out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 10.8%. The GPU’s high percentile (88th) drives this ranking, while the CPU’s older architecture holds back 1080p performance.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using?

A: At 4K, Ultra drops to 82.2 FPS, which is a 36.9% reduction from High. At 1440p, Ultra delivers 130.8 FPS. It is playable but offers diminishing returns compared to High.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable with this setup?

A: The highest measured result is 346.7 FPS at 1080p Low. At 1080p Medium, it reaches 308.6 FPS, and at 1080p High, it hits 281.2 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured average frame rates for this combo in Undisputed is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 346.7 FPS, Medium reaches 308.6 FPS, High delivers 281.2 FPS, and Ultra runs at 183.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the results are 316 FPS for Low, 245.4 FPS for Medium, 206 FPS for High, and 130.8 FPS for Ultra. At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 221 FPS, Medium hits 158.5 FPS, High manages 130.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 82.2 FPS. There are no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded in the data, so the average figures represent the full picture of performance. These numbers show a consistent pattern: the RTX 4080 SUPER maintains high frame rates across all settings, with the CPU limiting only the absolute peak at 1080p. The spread between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases, from a 47.1% difference at 1080p to a 62.8% difference at 4K, confirming that the GPU’s workload dominates at higher resolutions.