Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a study in generational contrast: a 2019 Zen 2 six-core processor driving a 2024 Ada Lovelace GPU. The CPU brings 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its Cinebench R23 results—15,045 multi-core and 2,124 single-core—place it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,129. That score lands it within a hair of the Intel Core i5-11400 (18,150, a -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18,101, a +0.2% delta), meaning this older chip is still competitively positioned against much newer silicon. For a sports title like Undisputed, which relies on physics and AI for fighter interactions, the 3600's 12 threads provide a solid baseline, but the single-thread score of 2,124 in Cinebench R23 suggests that peak performance per core is not its strength. The RTX 4070 SUPER, meanwhile, is a far more modern piece: 7,168 shading units, 56 RT cores, and a boost clock of 2,475 MHz, pushing 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its average benchmark score of 42,576 puts it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653, -0.2%) and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723, -0.3%). In Undisputed, the data suggests the GPU is the dominant force, but the CPU's age shows in certain scaling patterns, particularly at lower resolutions where the processor's limits become more apparent.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 3600's role in Undisputed is best understood through its thread count and clock behavior. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU can handle the game's background simulation tasks—boxer AI, crowd physics, and ring-side interactions—without bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER's output. The 3.60 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clocks are modest by today's standards, but the 32 MB shared L3 cache helps mitigate latency spikes during rapid scene changes. Benchmark data shows this CPU achieves 4,605 in 3DMark's 16-thread test and 4,603 in the max-threads test, indicating that scaling beyond 8 threads (3,844) yields diminishing returns—a pattern consistent with a six-core part. In Undisputed, which is not a heavily threaded title, the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient, but its single-thread performance (696 in 3DMark single-thread) is the limiting factor when the game's logic thread becomes saturated. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo hits 398.2 FPS, which is so high that the CPU's frame pacing and draw-call submission become the active constraint, not the GPU. The 3600's PassMark single-thread score of 2,562 reinforces this: it is a capable chip, but it lacks the raw IPC of newer designs, meaning that at very high frame rates, the CPU can only push the GPU so far before it becomes the bottleneck. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the CPU is mostly idle, waiting on the GPU, but at 1080p Low, the roles reverse, and the 3600's 2019-era architecture is what caps the output.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 299th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 19% of all configurations. That rank is a product of both components' strengths: the GPU's 84th percentile standing pulls the combo upward, while the CPU's 76th percentile keeps it from breaking into the higher echelons. The rank is impressive given the CPU's age—the 3600 was released in July 2019—but the data shows that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits above configurations using mid-range GPUs with newer CPUs, but below those that pair the RTX 4070 SUPER with a faster processor. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, has an average score of 42,653, a -0.2% delta, meaning the 4070 SUPER is effectively tied with a professional workstation card in raw compute. However, the combo's rank of 299 suggests that in Undisputed's specific workload, the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration is not a perfect match for the GPU's potential. The 3600's average benchmark score of 18,129 is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-11400 (18,150) and 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (18,158), showing that the CPU is not a standout performer in its own right. Yet, the combo still manages to outperform 81% of all tested pairings, which indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's raw power compensates for the CPU's deficiencies in most scenarios. The rank confirms GPU longevity, but the data also shows that a more modern CPU could push this combo into the top 10%.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern that shifts the bottleneck from CPU to GPU as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo produces 247 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 177.9 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 114.7 FPS. This represents a 53.5% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions. However, the story changes when looking at Low settings: 1080p Low yields 398.2 FPS, 1440p Low drops to 299.8 FPS (-24.7%), and 4K Low produces 189 FPS (-52.5% from 1080p). The 1080p Low result of 398.2 FPS is notably high, and the fact that it doesn't scale linearly to 1440p Low (which should be roughly 60% of the pixel count) indicates that the CPU is capping the frame rate at lower resolutions. The RTX 4070 SUPER has the bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) and pixel rate (198.0 GPixel/s) to render 1080p well beyond 400 FPS, but the Ryzen 5 3600 cannot feed it fast enough. At 4K, the GPU's workload dominates: 4K Low (189 FPS) versus 4K High (114.7 FPS) shows a 39.3% drop, which is entirely GPU-bound. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, while at 4K, the GPU is. The crossover point appears near 1440p, where the 3600 still has some headroom but the GPU starts to feel the pixel load. This is a typical pattern for a six-core CPU from 2019 paired with a high-end 2024 GPU—the CPU holds back the system at low resolutions but becomes irrelevant at 4K.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS rows show that the "High" preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 247 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors, and it drops to 177.9 FPS at 1440p, still comfortably high for competitive play. Even at 4K High, the 114.7 FPS average is smooth for a sports title, and the jump from High to Ultra at 4K is steep: 114.7 FPS to 74 FPS, a 35.5% performance penalty for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 117.5 FPS, which is playable, but the data shows that High at 1440p (177.9 FPS) provides a 51.4% higher frame rate with only a slight reduction in fidelity. At 1080p, Medium produces 301.7 FPS, but High's 247 FPS is still far above the threshold where frame rate differences are perceptible, making High the recommended choice. Low settings are unnecessary except for extreme competitive play: 1080p Low hits 398.2 FPS, but the visual degradation in a game like Undisputed, which relies on character detail and ring ambiance, is not worth the extra frames. The data indicates that High is the sweet spot: it avoids the 45.5% frame rate drop from High to Ultra at 1080p (247 to 157.4 FPS) while maintaining the game's intended visual presentation. For 4K users, High is the only sensible option, as Ultra's 74 FPS dips close to the 60 FPS threshold where motion smoothness becomes a concern.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with high settings?*

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 114.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. This is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay, and it's 54.9% higher than the 74 FPS achieved at Ultra settings.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 398.2 FPS, and at 1440p Low it drops to 299.8 FPS, a 24.7% decrease that is smaller than the pixel count increase, indicating a CPU bottleneck at low resolutions. At 4K, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU, as evidenced by the 189 FPS at 4K Low versus 398.2 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 299th out of 1,580 tested combos, placing it in the top 18.9% of all configurations. This rank is driven by the GPU's strong performance, as the CPU's average benchmark score of 18,129 is only 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-11400.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 177.9 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 117.5 FPS. This is a 34% reduction in frame rate, making High the recommended preset for maintaining high refresh rates without a significant visual compromise.

Q: Does the CPU's age affect its performance relative to newer rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18,129, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18,101) and 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 9274F (18,189). Its 76th percentile ranking shows it remains competitive despite its 2019 release date.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maximize frame rate?

A: At 1080p High, the combo achieves 247 FPS, which is the highest frame rate at a visually acceptable preset. For 1440p, High settings still deliver 177.9 FPS, making it a strong choice for higher-resolution displays without sacrificing performance.