Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed shows a predictable, but steep, drop as resolution increases. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo averages 135.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 98.7 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 4K, the Ultra preset yields 63.5 FPS, which is another 36% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at the highest resolution and settings, as the performance cost of pushing more pixels scales almost linearly with the workload.

However, the story changes when you look at lower settings. At Low settings, the performance jumps are dramatic: 360.5 FPS at 1080p, 257.8 FPS at 1440p, and 162.5 FPS at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is a 55% reduction in FPS. This is a smaller relative drop than what we see at Ultra settings (53% drop from 1080p to 4K), but the absolute numbers are so high that the game remains exceptionally playable even at 4K Low. The high frame rates at lower settings suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain these framerates, and the bottleneck shifts more toward the GPU's raw pixel-pushing capability as resolution climbs.

The data reveals a key insight: the RTX 3080's performance headroom is vast. Even at 4K High, the combo maintains 96.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The only setting that brings the system to its knees is 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 63.5. This is still playable, but it leaves no headroom for demanding scenes or background processes. The frame rate scaling from Medium to High to Ultra shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns, with each step up in quality costing a significant chunk of performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture and features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is crucial for Undisputed at high resolutions. The 4K Ultra setting, which demands the most from the GPU's memory subsystem, is the only configuration where the average FPS dips below 70. This indicates that the game's Ultra preset is likely pushing against the limits of the 10 GB frame buffer, causing the GPU to work harder to manage texture data.

The GPU's clock speeds are listed as a base of 1440 MHz and a boost of 1710 MHz. With 8704 shading units and 272 texture mapping units, the RTX 3080 delivers a texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s. These specifications explain the strong performance at 1440p and 1080p, where the card is not as constrained by memory capacity. The benchmark results show that the GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS, which is more than enough to handle the physics and rendering calculations in a sports title like Undisputed.

The RTX 3080's percentile ranking of 80 among all GPUs places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. When compared to its nearest rivals, it is virtually tied with the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (deltaPct of -0.2), but it is 1% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. This data suggests that the RTX 3080 is a high-end card that can handle Undisputed's graphical demands with ease, except for the most punishing 4K Ultra preset. The 10 GB memory size, while not the largest available, is sufficient for this game at most settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1440p High (158 FPS) and 4K High (96.2 FPS).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 2 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. For a game like Undisputed, which is a sports title, the CPU's role is often more about maintaining consistent frame times rather than raw multi-threaded performance. The benchmark results show that this CPU is quite capable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and a single-core score of 2124.

The data from the measured FPS suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves a staggering 360.5 FPS. This is a clear indicator that the Ryzen 5 3600 can feed the RTX 3080 with enough data to keep it fully utilized. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for gaming workloads. The CPU's 7 nm process node and 65 W TDP make it an efficient choice, but the benchmark scores show that its performance is competitive with more recent processors.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, it is nearly identical in performance to the Intel Core i5-11400, with a deltaPct of -0.1. It is also within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 9274F, which is a server-class chip. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600's gaming performance is still relevant, especially when paired with a high-end GPU like the RTX 3080. The fact that the combo ranks in the 501st position out of 1580 tested combos shows that while this CPU is not the absolute best for gaming, it is more than adequate for delivering high frame rates in Undisputed, as the GPU often becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 501st out of 1580 tested combinations for Undisputed. This puts it in the 68th percentile of all tested combos, which is a solid result for a pairing of a mid-range CPU from 2019 with a high-end GPU from 2020. The ranking indicates that while the CPU is older, it does not significantly drag down the performance of the RTX 3080 in this specific game.

The CPU's performance is a key factor in this ranking. With an average benchmark score of 18129, the Ryzen 5 3600 sits just 0.1% below the Intel Core i5-11400 and 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS. This means that the CPU is not the weak link in the chain. The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 35787, is actually 0.9% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE but 1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. The GPU's performance is what drives the high frame rates in this combo.

The ranking of 501 out of 1580 suggests that there are many combos that perform better, likely with newer CPUs like the Ryzen 5000 series or Intel 12th gen paired with similar GPUs. However, the data shows that this combo provides a very enjoyable gaming experience in Undisputed, with high frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra. The combo's position in the rankings confirms the fact that the RTX 3080 is still a very potent GPU for 1440p gaming, and the Ryzen 5 3600 is capable enough to keep up.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Undisputed is achieved at the High preset. At 1440p High, the combo averages 158 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors (144Hz or 165Hz). This provides a smooth and responsive experience with excellent visual quality. At 4K High, the average FPS drops to 96.2, which is still above 60 FPS and offers a great balance between visual fidelity and performance.

For those with a 1080p monitor, the High preset delivers 214.2 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Even the Ultra preset at 1080p yields 135.5 FPS, which is more than enough for competitive play. However, the jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs a significant 37% performance hit (from 214.2 to 135.5 FPS). Given that the visual difference between High and Ultra is often subtle in sports games, the High preset is the recommended choice for the best performance-to-quality ratio.

The Low preset is not recommended for normal play, as it sacrifices too much visual quality. However, it can be used as a benchmark tool or for players who prioritize maximum frame rates above all else. The 4K Ultra preset, while playable at 63.5 FPS, is not recommended for a consistent experience, as it leaves very little headroom for frame time spikes. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for 4K users who want a bit more visual polish than Low but cannot quite handle the High preset's demands, offering 119.2 FPS at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 360.5 FPS, which is incredibly high and indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck. The Medium preset averages 256.5 FPS, while the High preset averages 214.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still manages an average of 135.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 62% performance drop, which is the largest relative difference among all resolutions, highlighting the impact of the Ultra preset's graphical enhancements.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 257.8 FPS, the Medium preset averages 184.4 FPS, and the High preset averages 158 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 98.7 FPS, which is a 39% drop from the High preset. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as it provides high frame rates at High settings while still maintaining a high level of visual detail. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is a 26% reduction in FPS (from 214.2 to 158).

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The Low preset averages 162.5 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset averages 119.2 FPS, and the High preset averages 96.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops significantly to 63.5 FPS. This is the only configuration where the average FPS falls below 70, and it represents a 34% drop from the High preset at the same resolution. The data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario for this hardware, but 4K High remains a viable option for a premium experience.