Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 produces a strikingly GPU-bound experience in Undisputed, with frame rates that scale dramatically across resolutions and settings. This combination ranks 400th out of 3,718 tested combos in the game, placing it in the top 10.8% of all configurations. The data reveals a system where the RTX 5080's immense compute headroom is frequently constrained by the older Zen-based processor, yet the overall frame delivery remains exceptionally high even at 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop in a manner that reflects the growing burden on the GPU. At 1080p Low settings, the combo delivers 349 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 313 FPS, a 10.3% decline, and at 4K Low, the average settles at 227 FPS, representing a 35.0% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling curve is typical of a scenario where the CPU is capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions, but the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor as pixel count rises.

The Medium settings preset illustrates the same trend with even clearer granularity. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 309, with a minimum of 262 and maximum of 355. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 258 FPS, a 16.5% reduction, and the minimum falls to 219 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 163 FPS, a 47.2% reduction from 1080p Medium, with the minimum at 139 FPS and maximum at 188 FPS. The proportional gap between resolutions widens at higher settings, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component when the preset demands more shading and texture work.

High settings show a similar pattern. The 1080p High average is 289 FPS, dropping to 214 FPS at 1440p High (a 26.0% reduction) and further to 135 FPS at 4K High (a 53.3% reduction from 1080p). The steepest relative decline occurs between 1440p and 4K, suggesting that the RTX 5080's memory bandwidth and rasterization throughput are being taxed heavily at the ultra-high resolution. Ultra settings exacerbate this further: 1080p Ultra averages 190 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 137 FPS (a 27.9% reduction), and 4K Ultra falls to 87 FPS (a 54.2% reduction from 1080p Ultra).

The resolution scaling data indicates that the limiting component shifts depending on the preset. At Low settings, the relatively modest FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p (349 to 313) suggest that the CPU's single-thread performance is beginning to cap the frame rate, as the GPU is not fully utilized. At Ultra settings, the much larger proportional drops across resolutions point to the GPU being the primary constraint, with the RTX 5080's compute resources saturated by the higher pixel count and richer effects.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications align closely with the measured results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This bandwidth is critical for Undisputed, a sports title that likely streams high-resolution textures and geometry. The 4K Medium result of 163 FPS average, with a minimum of 139 FPS, demonstrates that the memory subsystem can sustain a stable frame delivery even under significant load.

The RTX 5080's clock speeds are notably high: a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. These clocks, combined with 10,752 shading units and 336 texture mapping units, produce a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS provides ample compute headroom for the game's physics and rendering calculations. The GPU's 112 ROPs handle the final pixel output, and the 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores are available for any ray-traced or AI-enhanced features, though the measured data does not specify whether these are active in the tested presets.

The GPU's performance percentile of 87, relative to all GPUs, underscores its high-end positioning. Its average benchmark score of 56,083 places it just ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S (which scores 55,757, a 0.6% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, a 0.7% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% higher, indicating that the RTX 5080 is competitive but not the absolute fastest in its immediate benchmark neighborhood. In Undisputed specifically, the GPU's ability to push 4K Ultra to 87 FPS average demonstrates that it is not the bottleneck at that preset; rather, the CPU's Zen architecture limits the ceiling.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is substantial for a 2023-era sports game, and the data shows no evidence of memory capacity being a limiting factor, as even the 4K Ultra preset maintains an average above 60 FPS. The memory clock of 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective) contributes to the high bandwidth, which is essential for the smooth frame times observed in the Medium preset's minimum FPS values.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and the desired balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Ultra averaging 190 FPS. This is well above the typical 60 FPS threshold, and even the minimum FPS for Medium (262 FPS) indicates that the game runs exceptionally smoothly. For players prioritizing maximum visual quality at 1080p, Ultra is the clear choice, as the 190 FPS average still leaves substantial headroom.

At 1440p, the High preset offers an average of 214 FPS, which is a strong balance between image quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 137 FPS average, which remains smooth but represents a 36.0% reduction from High. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 258 FPS, with a minimum of 219 FPS, suggesting that even the lower settings provide a very fluid experience. Given the data, High at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot, as it maintains a high average while presumably offering richer visual details than Medium.

At 4K, the choices become more nuanced. The High preset averages 135 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming, while Ultra drops to 87 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 163 FPS with a minimum of 139 FPS, making it the strongest performer among the 4K presets that still offer respectable visuals. For players with high-refresh-rate 4K displays, Medium provides the best combination of frame rate stability and visual quality, as the minimum FPS of 139 ensures consistent delivery. The Low preset at 4K averages 227 FPS, but the visual compromise may be too severe for a game that benefits from detailed character models and arena environments.

The data suggests that the Low preset is only advisable for competitive play where frame rate is paramount, as the 4K Low average of 227 FPS and 1080p Low average of 349 FPS far exceed any display refresh rate currently on the market. For most users, the High preset at 1440p or the Medium preset at 4K offers the best experience per the measured rows.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 400 out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the configuration in the top 10.8% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing given the age of the CPU. The Ryzen 5 2600, released in 2018, has a percentile of 75 against all CPUs, while the RTX 5080, released in 2025, has a percentile of 87 against all GPUs. The disparity in their release dates and performance tiers is reflected in the game's frame rates: the GPU is clearly the more capable component, but the CPU's Zen architecture and 12 nm process node limit the overall ceiling.

The combo's rank of 400 indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of systems, but the data also reveals that there are 399 other combinations that deliver higher frame rates in this game. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (average score 21,440, a 0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i9-11900H (21,367, a 0.5% delta), while the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21,223 (a 1.2% delta) and the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21,635 (a -0.7% delta). These small deltas suggest that the Ryzen 5 2600's processing power is on par with a range of other mid-to-high-end CPUs, but none of them are close to the RTX 5080's tier.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S (delta 0.6%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta 0.7%), and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (delta 2.3%), with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE being 2.2% faster. The fact that the combo still ranks 400th despite the CPU's age suggests that Undisputed is not heavily CPU-bound at most settings, and the RTX 5080's raw power compensates for the processor's limitations.

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 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core provide a modest amount of fast memory, which is adequate for a sports game that likely does not require massive cache footprints. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s is a potential limiting factor, especially when paired with a GPU that has 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, but the measured FPS shows that this does not cause catastrophic stuttering.

The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of a processor that is solid for its era but outdated by current standards. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1,248 and single-core score of 157.3 indicate decent multi-threaded capability but limited single-thread performance. The Geekbench multi-core score of 5,648 and single-core score of 1,154 reinforce this assessment. The PassMark multi-thread score of 13,160 and single-thread score of 2,239 show that the CPU can handle multiple tasks, but its single-thread performance is a bottleneck in games that rely heavily on one core.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 349 is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability, as the GPU is not fully taxed at that resolution. The difference between 1080p Low (349 FPS) and 1440p Low (313 FPS) is only 10.3%, which is smaller than the proportional difference expected from a pure GPU workload. This suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance is capping the frame rate at around 350 FPS, and the GPU's additional headroom is wasted.

The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for Undisputed's multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by the stable minimum FPS values in the Medium presets. The 4K Medium minimum of 139 FPS and the 1440p Medium minimum of 219 FPS indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU consistently without dropping frames. However, the Zen architecture's lower instructions-per-clock compared to newer designs means that the CPU struggles to keep up with the RTX 5080's potential at high refresh rates, particularly at 1080p where the GPU is less burdened.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The combination delivers an average of 87 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is the lowest average across all tested presets but still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56,083, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% higher.

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

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 214 FPS, making it the recommended choice for balancing visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset drops to 137 FPS, while Medium averages 258 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 349, and at 1440p Low it is 313, a relatively small 10.3% drop that indicates the CPU's single-thread performance is capping the frame rate before the GPU becomes fully utilized.

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

A: It ranks 400th out of 3,718 combos, placing it in the top 10.8% of all systems tested in Undisputed.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 139 FPS at 4K Medium settings, which demonstrates that the system maintains smooth frame delivery even under heavy GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes all measured FPS values for this combination in Undisputed:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 135 | null | null |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 227 | null | null |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 163 | 139 | 188 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 87 | null | null |

| 2560x1440 | High | 214 | null | null |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 313 | null | null |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 258 | 219 | 297 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 137 | null | null |

| 1920x1080 | High | 289 | null | null |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 349 | null | null |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 309 | 262 | 355 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 190 | null | null |

At 1080p, the Low preset achieves the highest average FPS at 349, while the Medium preset provides the most complete data with a minimum of 262 and maximum of 355 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 190 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, the Low preset averages 313 FPS, Medium averages 258 FPS (with a minimum of 219 and maximum of 297), High averages 214 FPS, and Ultra averages 137 FPS. At 4K, the Low preset averages 227 FPS, Medium averages 163 FPS (with a minimum of 139 and maximum of 188), High averages 135 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The data shows that the system is capable of delivering playable frame rates at all tested settings, with the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) still exceeding the 60 FPS baseline.