Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The combination of AMD's Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4080 in Undisputed produces a system that is heavily GPU-limited at 4K, CPU-limited at 1080p, and remarkably consistent in the middle resolutions. Measured frame rates range from 84 FPS at 4K Ultra to 399 FPS at 1080p Low, placing this combo at rank 364 out of 3718 tested configurations. The data reveals a pairing where the RTX 4080's raw compute dominates at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 3600's six Zen 2 cores become the bottleneck when the resolution drops.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable pattern, but the magnitude of the drops tells a clear story about where the bottleneck sits. At High settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 reduces average FPS from 285 to 206, a 27.7% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K High further drops the average to 130 FPS, another 36.9% reduction. The cumulative scaling from 1080p High to 4K High is 45.6% of the original frame rate, which is a steeper decline than what a purely GPU-bound scenario would typically show at these resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The 1080p Low result of 399 FPS drops to 346 FPS at 1440p (13.3% reduction), then to 219 FPS at 4K (36.7% reduction from 1440p). The 1080p to 4K Low scaling shows a 45.1% retention rate. This pattern indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread performance—measured at 696 in 3DMark single-thread and 2124 in Cinebench R23 single-core—is sufficient to push very high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU's workload at 4K becomes the limiting factor.

The Medium preset tells a similar story with min/max data available. At 1080p Medium, the average is 345 FPS with a minimum of 293 and maximum of 396. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 249 FPS with min/max of 212 and 286. At 4K Medium, the average is 158 FPS with min/max of 134 and 181. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the min/max spread, remains tight across all three resolutions, suggesting the system maintains stable performance without significant stuttering.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates across all resolutions. The 1080p Ultra average of 184 FPS drops to 133 FPS at 1440p and 84 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 84 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 100 FPS threshold, and it represents a 54.3% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 45.7% retention rate, nearly identical to the High preset's 45.6% retention, indicating that the resolution scaling is consistent regardless of quality preset.

The limiting component shifts depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the 399 FPS average suggests the CPU is the primary constraint, as the RTX 4080 is capable of far higher output. At 4K Ultra, the 84 FPS average indicates the GPU is fully utilized. The crossover point appears to be around 1440p, where neither component is completely saturated.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 brings substantial hardware to this pairing. Built on the AD103 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture at 5 nm, it contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boosts to 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Undisputed's requirements at any resolution tested.

The GPU's compute specifications are formidable. With 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines, the RTX 4080 delivers 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s. The 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores provide additional headroom for future titles, though Undisputed's measured performance does not specifically isolate these workloads. The texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s ensures that texture-heavy scenes in the boxing ring and crowd environments are processed without bottleneck.

The RTX 4080's benchmark results place it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score of 34457 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 reflect strong general compute performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Undisputed's rendering pipeline. The nearest rival comparisons show the RTX 4080 SUPER at 0.1% higher average score (54209 vs 54247), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%.

In the context of Undisputed's measured FPS, the GPU's role is most evident at 4K. The transition from 4K Medium (158 FPS) to 4K High (130 FPS) to 4K Ultra (84 FPS) shows how the quality presets impact the GPU's workload. The RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM capacity is never stressed in these measurements, as Undisputed's scene complexity—boxing matches with limited environmental detail—does not require excessive memory allocation. The 256-bit memory bus and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient throughput for the frame rates observed.

The GPU's power characteristics—320 W TDP with a single 16-pin connector and 700 W suggested PSU—indicate that this is a high-power component, but the measured FPS data shows it delivers proportionally. The triple-slot cooler design (310 mm length, 140 mm height, 61 mm width) is substantial, but necessary for maintaining boost clocks under sustained load.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on Zen 2 architecture at 7 nm using TSMC's process. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP. The 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die represent a dense design for its generation. The processor uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 4 (16 lanes), providing adequate bandwidth for the RTX 4080's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the 51.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capability relative to its single-thread performance. The 3DMark scores scale from 696 single-thread to 4605 at 16 threads and 4603 at max threads, demonstrating effective scaling across all 12 threads. Cinebench R23 results of 15045 multi-core and 2124 single-core place the processor at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest rival comparisons for the Ryzen 5 3600 show it trading positions with several processors. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007 (0.2% lower than the Ryzen's average of 17035), while the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067 (0.2% higher). The AMD EPYC 7573X and EPYC 7742 are also within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600's average benchmark score, though these server processors would behave differently in gaming workloads.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most visible at 1080p. The 399 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests the processor is near its limit for this title's game logic and physics calculations. The 1080p Medium average of 345 FPS and 1080p High average of 285 FPS show that as GPU load increases, the CPU has more headroom. The 1080p Ultra average of 184 FPS indicates the GPU is taking on more work at this preset.

At 1440p, the CPU's contribution becomes less critical. The 1440p Low average of 346 FPS still shows some CPU limitation, but the 1440p Medium (249 FPS) and 1440p High (206 FPS) results suggest the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. At 4K, the CPU is effectively out of the picture, with all four presets showing GPU-bound performance.

The Ryzen 5 3600's 12 threads are sufficient for Undisputed's multi-threaded workloads. The game's simulation of boxer movement, punch physics, and crowd reactions does not appear to require more than 12 threads at these frame rates. The 32 MB shared L3 cache provides adequate capacity for the game's working set, and the 4.20 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-thread performance for the game's main loop.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves rank 364 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 9.8% of all configurations measured. This ranking reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra at 84 FPS—remaining playable.

The ranking is notable given the CPU's age relative to the GPU. The Ryzen 5 3600 launched in 2019 with a $199 launch MSRP, while the RTX 4080 launched in 2022 with a $1,199 launch MSRP. This generational gap is typically expected to limit performance, but the measured data shows the combo still ranks highly. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce a system that is well-matched for this title.

The top 10% ranking suggests that Undisputed is not particularly demanding on either component. The game's genre—sports, specifically boxing—typically involves contained environments with limited draw distances and moderate particle effects. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 84 FPS, and at 1080p Low, it reaches 399 FPS. These results indicate that the combo's ranking is limited more by the CPU's single-thread performance at lower resolutions than by any GPU constraint.

The delta between this combo and the top-ranked configurations is not explicitly measured, but the rank of 364 out of 3718 suggests that higher-performing combos—likely featuring newer CPUs with higher single-thread scores—achieve higher frame rates at 1080p. The RTX 4080's own benchmark performance, at 86th percentile, is not the limiting factor in most configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 399 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, the 4K results range from 84 FPS at Ultra settings to 219 FPS at Low settings, with Medium achieving 158 FPS and High achieving 130 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600's average benchmark score of 17035 is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-1260P (17007), Intel Core i5-11400 (17067), AMD EPYC 7573X (17070), and AMD EPYC 7742 (16998).

Q: What is the RTX 4080's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 is at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination produces the lowest frame rate?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 84 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 364 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160), providing 12 distinct data points.

At 1920x1080, the results show a clear progression: Low settings produce an average of 399 FPS, Medium produces 345 FPS with a minimum of 293 and maximum of 396, High produces 285 FPS, and Ultra produces 184 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 215 FPS, representing a 53.9% reduction from the Low preset to the Ultra preset.

At 2560x1440, the corresponding values are: Low at 346 FPS, Medium at 249 FPS (min 212, max 286), High at 206 FPS, and Ultra at 133 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 213 FPS, nearly identical to the 1080p spread despite the higher resolution. This consistency indicates that the quality presets have similar computational costs regardless of resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 219 FPS, Medium at 158 FPS (min 134, max 181), High at 130 FPS, and Ultra at 84 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 135 FPS, significantly narrower than at lower resolutions. This compression of the spread at 4K indicates that the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor, reducing the relative impact of quality settings.

The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data recorded at all three resolutions. The 1080p Medium min of 293 FPS and max of 396 FPS show a 103 FPS range. The 1440p Medium min of 212 FPS and max of 286 FPS show a 74 FPS range. The 4K Medium min of 134 FPS and max of 181 FPS show a 47 FPS range. The narrowing range with increasing resolution indicates more consistent frame pacing at 4K, likely because the GPU is more consistently loaded.

The ratio between resolutions at the same settings is informative. At Low settings, 1080p to 1440p retains 86.7% of performance, and 1440p to 4K retains 63.3%. At Medium settings, the retention rates are 72.2% and 63.5% respectively. At High settings, the retention rates are 72.3% and 63.1%. At Ultra settings, the retention rates are 72.3% and 63.2%. The near-identical retention rates across Medium, High, and Ultra suggest that these presets scale similarly with resolution, while Low settings show different scaling characteristics.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on display refresh rate and resolution preferences. For 1080p displays with standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz refresh rates, the Low preset at 399 FPS is excessive, and the Medium preset at 345 FPS offers a better balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 285 FPS remains well above any common refresh rate, making it a viable choice for those prioritizing visual fidelity.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 249 FPS is the strongest recommendation. It provides a 62 FPS improvement over High (206 FPS) while maintaining a minimum of 212 FPS, ensuring no frame drops below 200 FPS. The Ultra preset at 133 FPS is suitable for 120 Hz displays but may not fully utilize 144 Hz or higher refresh rates. The Low preset at 346 FPS offers no practical benefit over Medium for most users, as both exceed common refresh rate thresholds.

For 4K displays, the choice depends heavily on the display's refresh rate. The Medium preset at 158 FPS is the best option for 144 Hz displays, providing a 28 FPS margin over High (130 FPS) and maintaining a minimum of 134 FPS. The High preset at 130 FPS is suitable for 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is the only option for 60 Hz displays that want maximum visual quality, but the Medium preset at 158 FPS provides 88% of the frame rate of Low (219 FPS) with significantly better visuals.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best overall experience across all three resolutions. The Medium preset's min/max data, available at all resolutions, shows consistent frame delivery. At 1080p, the Medium preset's minimum of 293 FPS ensures no perceptible frame drops. At 1440p, the minimum of 212 FPS maintains smooth gameplay. At 4K, the minimum of 134 FPS stays above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh displays.

For users with 60 Hz displays at any resolution, the Ultra preset at 4K (84 FPS) and 1440p (133 FPS) provides the highest visual quality while remaining above the 60 FPS floor. The 1080p Ultra preset at 184 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz displays that prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate. The measured data does not include min/max values for the High and Ultra presets, so the Medium preset's documented frame consistency provides additional confidence for competitive play where frame time stability matters.