Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT produces a wide spread of frame rates in Undisputed, ranging from a very playable 71 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 399 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s capabilities become the defining factor as resolution drops and settings are lowered. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics to show how each component contributes to the overall experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shifting bottleneck between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 399 FPS, but this drops to 292 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 185 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern shows that even at Low settings, the GPU is still doing significant work, but the CPU is likely the limiting factor at 1080p, where the frame rate is extraordinarily high.

For High settings, the progression is 240 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 66 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 64 FPS, showing a nearly linear scaling pattern. This suggests the GPU is the primary constraint across these settings, as the workload increases proportionally with pixel count.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 290 FPS at 1080p, 210 FPS at 1440p, and 133 FPS at 4K. The 80 FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p, followed by a 77 FPS difference between 1440p and 4K, reinforces the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. The Ultra preset, however, reveals a steeper curve: 155 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 71 FPS at 4K, with the most dramatic drop occurring between 1440p and 4K.

The data shows that the RX 7900 XT’s rendering capabilities are the dominant factor at 4K, where even the fastest settings produce sub-200 FPS results. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 3600’s six cores and 12 threads become more relevant, as the frame rates exceed what many displays can even show. The scaling pattern indicates that users targeting 4K should focus on GPU-bound settings, while those at 1080p will see diminishing returns from lowering settings further, as the CPU becomes the limiting component.

How This Combo Ranks

In Undisputed, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 778 out of 3718 tested combos. This places it in the top 21% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall performance tier. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU, with the RX 7900 XT providing substantial rendering power while the Ryzen 5 3600 handles the game’s logic and physics without becoming a serious bottleneck at most settings.

The percentile ranking for the GPU alone is 55, meaning it outperforms 55% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU’s percentile is 71, outperforming 71% of all CPUs. The fact that the combo rank is higher than the GPU’s individual percentile suggests that the pairing works well together for this title, with the CPU’s relative strength complementing the GPU’s capabilities. The combination outranks many other pairings that might feature a stronger GPU but a weaker CPU, or vice versa.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 5 3600’s average benchmark score of 17035 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-1260P (17007, 0.2% slower) and the AMD EPYC 7742 (16998, 0.2% slower). It also closely matches the Intel Core i5-11400 (17067, 0.2% faster) and the AMD EPYC 7573X (17070, 0.2% faster). These negligible differences suggest that the Ryzen 5 3600 is well-positioned among its peers in terms of raw processing power, making it a reliable foundation for the RX 7900 XT in this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus with a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz, which translates to 20 Gbps effective, providing ample bandwidth for the high-resolution textures and effects used in Undisputed. The GPU’s boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz allow it to sustain high frame rates across all tested settings.

With 5376 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 192 render output units, the RX 7900 XT delivers a pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s. These specifications explain why the card can push 110 FPS at 4K High and 133 FPS at 4K Medium, as the raw throughput is sufficient for the game’s visual complexity. The 84 ray tracing cores also provide hardware acceleration for any ray-traced effects, though the measured data does not indicate whether these were enabled.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 51.48 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its compute capability, which is relevant for the physics and AI calculations in a sports title like Undisputed. The 5 nm process node and 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die contribute to its efficiency and performance. The GPU’s 300 W TDP suggests it draws significant power, but the 700 W suggested PSU recommendation ensures stable operation under load.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU’s strength most clearly at 4K, where it maintains 185 FPS at Low settings and 110 FPS at High settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 114 FPS (185 vs 71), demonstrating the GPU’s ability to scale with graphical demands. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, with Low settings reaching 399 FPS, but this is likely constrained by the CPU’s ability to feed frames.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 399 FPS, while Medium settings yield 290 FPS with a minimum of 247 FPS and maximum of 334 FPS. High settings drop to 240 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 155 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 244 FPS, showing a massive range depending on visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU’s increased workload. Low settings average 292 FPS, Medium settings average 210 FPS with a range of 178 to 241 FPS, High settings average 174 FPS, and Ultra settings average 112 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 180 FPS, a smaller spread than at 1080p but still substantial.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully utilized. Low settings produce 185 FPS, Medium settings average 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and maximum of 153 FPS, High settings drop to 110 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 71 FPS. The 114 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution regardless of settings.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 247 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 178 FPS remains well above typical display refresh rates. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 113 FPS is still playable, though users with high-refresh 4K displays may notice occasional dips.

FAQ

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

A: The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 71 FPS. This is the lowest measured average across all tested configurations, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on standard displays.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 290, with a minimum of 247 FPS and a maximum of 334 FPS. This provides a very smooth experience, well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XT the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rates scale consistently with settings changes (185 FPS at Low to 71 FPS at Ultra), showing the GPU’s rendering workload is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035, which is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-1260P (17007) and 0.2% faster than the AMD EPYC 7742 (16998). It is also 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i5-11400 (17067) and the AMD EPYC 7573X (17070).

Q: What is the highest measured FPS in the entire dataset?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 399, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is significantly higher than any other configuration, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor at these settings.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 778 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 21% of all tested pairings. This reflects a strong overall performance level for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 290 FPS with a minimum of 247 FPS, ensuring no frame drops below common display refresh rates. At 1440p Medium, the 210 FPS average with a 178 FPS minimum provides a smooth experience for high-refresh monitors. At 4K Medium, the 133 FPS average with a 113 FPS minimum remains playable, though users with 144Hz 4K displays might prefer High settings.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, Ultra settings are viable at 1080p (155 FPS) and 1440p (112 FPS), but at 4K the 71 FPS average may be below the refresh rate of some displays. High settings offer a middle ground, with 240 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K, all of which are smooth for most use cases.

Low settings are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates are essential, as the 399 FPS at 1080p and 292 FPS at 1440p provide the highest possible responsiveness. However, the visual downgrade is significant, and the benefit over Medium settings is marginal for most users, as the Medium preset already delivers frame rates well above the refresh rates of typical gaming displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has six cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which is beneficial for gaming workloads that require quick access to frequently used data. The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and a Passmark multithread score of 17700.

The CPU’s single-thread performance is also notable, with a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2124 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2562. These scores indicate that the Ryzen 5 3600 can handle the physics and AI calculations in Undisputed without becoming a bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU is the primary constraint.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 399 FPS. This is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame generation capability for this game, as the GPU is not heavily taxed at these settings. The fact that the frame rate drops to 290 FPS at 1080p Medium and 240 FPS at 1080p High shows that the GPU is still contributing to the workload, but the CPU’s 12 threads ensure it can keep up with the demands of the game’s simulation.

The Ryzen 5 3600’s 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient choice for this pairing, allowing the RX 7900 XT to operate without thermal throttling from the CPU side. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 4 support with 16 lanes ensures that the GPU has full bandwidth for data transfer, which is critical for the high frame rates observed in this game. Overall, the CPU provides a solid foundation for the GPU, with its performance closely matching rivals like the Intel Core i5-11400 and Intel Core i7-1260P, as indicated by the near-identical average benchmark scores.