Undisputed

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

The pairing of AMD's Ryzen 5 3600 with NVIDIA's RTX 4080 SUPER creates an interesting asymmetry in Undisputed, a sports title that clearly favors GPU throughput at lower resolutions but reveals the CPU's limitations as settings climb. The measured data shows this combo achieving a combo rank of 366 out of 3718 tested configurations, placing it in the top 10% of all pairings, yet the scaling patterns expose a system that is not always balanced. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, appears capable of pushing extremely high frame rates, while the Ryzen 5 3600's 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 architecture becomes a bottleneck primarily at 1080p and at Ultra settings across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant performance driver, but the CPU begins to assert its influence at lower resolutions. At High settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (284 FPS average) to 2560x1440 (205 FPS average) represents a 27.8% drop, while moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 (130 FPS average) shows a further 36.6% decline. This steepening drop-off as resolution increases is classic GPU-bound behavior—the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering workload grows with pixel count, and the frame rate falls accordingly. However, the absolute numbers remain remarkably high, suggesting that even at 4K, the GPU has substantial headroom.

Low settings tell a different story that highlights CPU limitations. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 399 FPS average, which drops to 344 FPS at 1440p (a 13.8% decline) and then to 218 FPS at 4K (a 36.6% drop from 1440p). The relatively modest decline from 1080p to 1440p, compared to the sharper drop at 4K, indicates that at lower resolutions, the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread performance—reflected in its 3dmark single-thread score of 696 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124—is likely capping the frame rate. When the GPU is not the limiting factor, the CPU's 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock become the ceiling.

Medium settings provide the most complete picture with min and max FPS data available. At 1080p Medium, the average is 343 FPS with a minimum of 291 and maximum of 394, while at 1440p Medium, the average drops to 248 FPS (min 211, max 285), and at 4K Medium, it falls to 157 FPS (min 133, max 180). The min-to-max spread of roughly 100 FPS at 1080p and 4K suggests some frame-time variance, but the minimums remain well above playable thresholds. Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, with 183 FPS at 1080p dropping to 132 FPS at 1440p (a 27.9% reduction) and then to 83 FPS at 4K (a 37.1% reduction from 1440p), indicating that the most demanding preset stresses both components more evenly.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 366 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 90.2nd percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects a system that is more than capable of delivering high frame rates, but the position also reveals that there are 365 other pairings that perform better in this specific title. The CPU's overall percentile of 71 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035, shows it is a mid-to-upper tier processor, while the GPU's percentile of 86 with an average benchmark score of 54209 indicates it is a top-tier graphics card.

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for its expected performance. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007 with a deltaPct of 0.2%, meaning the Ryzen 5 3600 is only 0.2% faster than that mobile chip. Conversely, the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, indicating the Ryzen 5 3600 is 0.2% slower than that desktop processor. These tiny margins suggest that the Ryzen 5 3600 is in a dense performance cluster where small differences in synthetic benchmarks translate to negligible real-world variation. The AMD EPYC 7573X and EPYC 7742 also sit within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600's average score, reinforcing that the CPU's performance is well-understood and consistent.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247 with a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% faster than its non-SUPER predecessor. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% faster with a score of 54828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% faster respectively, with scores of 55698 and 55757. The fact that the RTX 4080 SUPER, despite its 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 80 RT cores, is slightly behind these AMD alternatives in average benchmark score is notable, though the differences are small enough to be within testing variance.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 sufficient for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Undisputed?

A: The data indicates the Ryzen 5 3600 can keep up with the RTX 4080 SUPER in most scenarios, but there are signs of CPU limitation at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 399 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 696 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124 suggest moderate single-thread performance that becomes the bottleneck when the GPU is underutilized.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows that 1440p High offers an excellent balance, with 205 FPS average. This resolution delivers high frame rates while allowing the GPU to do more work than at 1080p, where the CPU limits performance. At 4K High, the system still achieves 130 FPS, which is very playable, but the 1440p experience provides a smoother frame rate with less CPU constraint.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54247 score. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, making it 1.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% faster respectively with scores of 55698 and 55757.

Q: Does the game perform better at Low or Ultra settings?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1080p, Low settings produce 399 FPS average compared to 183 FPS at Ultra, representing a 118% increase. At 4K, the gap is even larger proportionally, with Low achieving 218 FPS and Ultra dropping to 83 FPS, a 163% difference. The Ultra preset clearly imposes a significant rendering load on the GPU.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in this game?

A: This combo ranks 366 out of 3718 tested configurations, placing it in the top 10% of all pairings. The CPU's percentile against all CPUs is 71, and the GPU's percentile against all GPUs is 86, meaning the GPU is performing closer to the top of its class than the CPU.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM of the RTX 4080 SUPER relevant for this game?

A: The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provides substantial memory capacity and throughput. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is most stressed, the frame rate remains at 83 FPS, suggesting that memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 399 FPS, Medium yields 343 FPS (with a minimum of 291 and maximum of 394), High achieves 284 FPS, and Ultra drops to 183 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 54.1% reduction in frame rate, showing that each settings tier imposes a meaningful additional load on the GPU. The min-to-max spread at Medium settings—103 FPS—indicates some frame-time variability, but the minimum of 291 FPS remains far above any threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline from 1080p. Low settings deliver 344 FPS average, Medium produces 248 FPS (min 211, max 285), High achieves 205 FPS, and Ultra drops to 132 FPS. The percentage drops from 1080p are 13.8% for Low, 27.7% for Medium, 27.8% for High, and 27.9% for Ultra. Notably, the Low setting shows the smallest percentage drop, reinforcing that at this setting, the CPU is the limiting factor and resolution has less impact on performance. The Medium setting's min-to-max spread of 74 FPS is narrower than at 1080p, suggesting more consistent frame pacing at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 218 FPS average, Medium achieves 157 FPS (min 133, max 180), High delivers 130 FPS, and Ultra drops to 83 FPS. The percentage drops from 1440p are 36.6% for Low, 36.7% for Medium, 36.6% for High, and 37.1% for Ultra. Interestingly, the percentage drops are nearly identical across all settings, which is characteristic of a purely GPU-bound scenario. The 4K Medium min-to-max spread of 47 FPS is the smallest among all resolutions, indicating that the GPU's workload is more consistent at this higher resolution.

The overall pattern across resolutions shows that at 1080p, the CPU's limitations are exposed, particularly at Low settings where the frame rate cannot scale fully with the GPU's capabilities. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, and the CPU's contribution to frame rate variation diminishes. The 1440p resolution appears to be the sweet spot where both components are utilized more evenly, as evidenced by the consistent percentage drops from 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that High settings at 1440p provide the optimal experience for this combo. At 2560x1440 High, the system achieves 205 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors and provides a smooth, responsive experience. This setting balances the load between the CPU and GPU, allowing the RTX 4080 SUPER to demonstrate its capabilities without being limited by the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread performance.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, 1080p Low delivers 399 FPS average, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity and likely represents a CPU-bound scenario where the GPU is underutilized. The 4K Ultra setting, conversely, produces 83 FPS average, which is playable but may not fully exploit high-refresh-rate displays. The 4K Medium setting at 157 FPS average offers a better balance for 4K displays, providing high frame rates while maintaining reasonable visual quality.

The data indicates that the Medium preset at any resolution provides a strong balance between visual quality and performance. At 1080p Medium, the 343 FPS average with a minimum of 291 FPS ensures no noticeable frame drops. At 1440p Medium, 248 FPS average with a minimum of 211 FPS maintains smoothness. At 4K Medium, 157 FPS average with a minimum of 133 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable gameplay. The consistency of the Medium preset across resolutions, with its documented min and max values, makes it the most predictable and reliable choice.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz, combined with a 65 W TDP, define a mid-range processor that has been a popular choice for gaming systems. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache, which is crucial for gaming performance where data reuse is common.

Benchmark results show the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread performance is a notable weakness. Its 3dmark single-thread score of 696 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124 are modest figures that reflect the Zen 2 architecture's lower instructions-per-clock compared to newer designs. The multi-threaded scores are more respectable, with Cinebench R23 multi-core reaching 15045 and Geekbench multi-core at 7372, but games like Undisputed often rely on fewer threads, making single-thread performance critical.

The CPU's impact on Undisputed is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 399 FPS average likely approaches the maximum frame rate the processor can deliver. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1361 and 4-thread score of 2579 indicate that the CPU's performance with a small number of active threads is limited, which can constrain frame rates in scenarios where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The passmark single-thread score of 2562 further confirms this, placing the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread capability at a level that can become a limiting factor in high-FPS scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its AD103 chip contains 45,900 million transistors across a 379 mm² die, with 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz for an effective 23 Gbps data rate.

Memory performance is a standout feature, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This substantial memory subsystem supports the GPU's high fill rates of 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate. The FP32 compute performance of 52.22 TFLOPS places the RTX 4080 SUPER at the upper echelon of consumer GPUs, and its 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI workloads.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is clearly dominant at 4K resolutions. The benchmark results show a passmark G3D score of 34245 and a passmark GPU compute score of 19822, with a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600. The GPU's percentile of 86 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209, confirms its high-end positioning. The measured FPS data at 4K, where the GPU is most heavily utilized, shows the RTX 4080 SUPER delivering 218 FPS at Low settings and 83 FPS at Ultra, demonstrating its ability to handle this sports title at the highest resolutions. The GPU's VRAM capacity of 16 GB ensures that memory capacity is not a constraint, even at 4K Ultra where the rendering workload is most demanding.