Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 produces a wide performance spread in Undisputed, depending on resolution and quality preset. The measured data shows this combo can deliver from 42 FPS at 4K Ultra to 241 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a system that scales predictably with workload but has clear limits at the highest settings. This analysis walks through the measured frames per second, the role of each component, and how this pairing ranks among tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a classic GPU-bound curve, with the CPU becoming less of a factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 241 FPS, which drops to 174 FPS at 1440p Low and then to 110 FPS at 4K Low. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K on the Low preset, showing that even at minimal quality settings, the RTX 5050’s rendering throughput is the primary constraint.

Moving to the High preset, the pattern holds with different absolute values: 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is roughly 54% of the 1080p High figure, a similar ratio to the Low preset. This consistency suggests that resolution scaling is roughly linear for this game on this hardware, with no sudden cliff between 1440p and 2160p.

The Medium preset provides the only complete FPS range data (min and max), with 173 FPS average at 1080p (min 147, max 200), 125 FPS at 1440p (min 107, max 144), and 79 FPS at 4K (min 67, max 91). The min-to-max spread narrows at higher resolutions: 53 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. This tightening indicates that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with fewer CPU-driven spikes or dips.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest drop-off: 92 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this combination is not suited for maximum quality at 2160p. The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: 149 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. That gap shrinks as resolution rises, confirming that the RTX 5050’s fill rate and memory bandwidth dominate the performance equation at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: All tested settings at 1080p and 1440p exceed 60 FPS average, including Ultra (92 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p). At 4K, only Low (110 FPS), Medium (79 FPS), and High (66 FPS) clear 60 FPS; Ultra falls to 42 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra result is 42 FPS, which is 50 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra figure of 92 FPS. That represents a 54% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Does the Medium preset offer a good balance across all resolutions?

A: Medium produces 173 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. All three exceed the 60 FPS threshold, and the min FPS values (147, 107, 67) remain playable. The 4K Medium result is nearly double the 4K Ultra number.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 241 FPS. Given that the Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, the CPU is likely near its ceiling for this title, but the RTX 5050 still delivers enough throughput to hit very high frame rates.

*Q: How does this combo’s rank in Undisputed compare to other tested setups?*

A: The combo ranks 2286 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 61.5% of all configurations. This suggests that while the hardware is capable, many other combos achieve higher average FPS in this game.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS in the measured data is 241 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest max FPS recorded is 200 FPS, seen at 1080p Medium.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and it has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip’s multi-threaded performance is evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and a single-core score of 2124. In 3DMark, the 16-thread test yields 4605, while the single-thread test returns 696.

For Undisputed, a sports title that typically does not require extreme CPU throughput, the Ryzen 5 3600’s 6 cores appear sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5050 at most settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 241 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 42 FPS, a figure that is almost certainly GPU-limited given the pixel count and the RTX 5050’s specs.

The CPU’s benchmark scores place it at the 71st percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1260P (delta of 0.2%), the Intel Core i5-11400 (delta of -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 7573X (delta of -0.2%). These small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 5 3600 is competitively positioned in raw compute, though its age (released in 2019) means it lacks the single-thread headroom of newer designs. In Undisputed, the fact that 1080p Low reaches 241 FPS suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is more indicative of the GPU’s limits than the CPU’s.

The processor’s 12 threads and 4.20 GHz boost clock are adequate for modern game logic, and the data shows no signs of CPU-induced stutter at any measured setting. All min FPS values recorded (147 at 1080p Medium, 107 at 1440p Medium, 67 at 4K Medium) remain above playable thresholds, suggesting consistent frame delivery. The CPU’s TDP of 65 W is modest, and its DDR4 memory support with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is standard for its generation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 241 FPS, which is the maximum measured in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 173 FPS average, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. High settings drop to 144 FPS average, while Ultra settings settle at 92 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 149 FPS difference, indicating that quality presets have a major impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are 174 (Low), 125 (Medium, with min 107 and max 144), 104 (High), and 67 (Ultra). The 1440p Low result is 67 FPS lower than the 1080p Low number, while the 1440p Ultra result is 25 FPS lower than 1080p Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a min-to-max spread of 37 FPS, which is tighter than the 1080p Medium spread of 53 FPS. This suggests that at 1440p, the GPU becomes more consistently the bottleneck, reducing frame time variance.

At 3840x2160, the averages fall to 110 (Low), 79 (Medium, with min 67 and max 91), 66 (High), and 42 (Ultra). The 4K Low result is exactly half of the 1080p Low figure (110 vs 241), while the 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure (42 vs 92). The 4K Medium preset shows a min FPS of 67, which is identical to the 1440p Ultra average of 67 FPS, highlighting how resolution and settings interact. The 4K High average of 66 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a marginal choice for smooth gameplay.

The measured data includes only average FPS for most rows, but the Medium preset at each resolution provides min and max values. These show that the frame rate range narrows as resolution increases: 53 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. This narrowing is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the render workload dominates and the CPU has less influence on frame pacing. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is the lowest average in the dataset, and the absence of min/max values for Ultra suggests that this setting is not recommended for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

In the Undisputed benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 achieves a rank of 2286 out of 3718 tested combos. That places it in the 61.5th percentile, meaning roughly 38.5% of tested combinations produce higher average frame rates in this game. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for all tested resolutions and settings, so the 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS drags the overall position down.

The RTX 5050’s standalone benchmarks show a percentile versus all GPUs of 66, with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (delta of -0.6%), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (delta of -1%), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (delta of 1.6%), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (delta of -1.6%). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 5050 sits in a crowded performance band, where minor architectural differences can shift the ranking. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 71, with an average benchmark score of 17035, and its rivals are similarly close in score.

The combo rank of 2286 suggests that while each component is individually mid-pack (GPU at 66th percentile, CPU at 71st), their combination in Undisputed is less competitive. This could be due to the game’s specific engine behavior, which may favor CPUs with higher single-thread performance or GPUs with more memory bandwidth. The RTX 5050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but may be strained at 4K Ultra, where texture and geometry demands increase. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is a clear outlier compared to the 66 FPS at 4K High, suggesting that Ultra settings impose a significant memory or shading burden.

Relative to the 3718 combos tested, the 2286 rank is below the median, but the measured FPS at 1080p and 1440p are still playable. Many combos with higher ranks likely feature newer CPUs or GPUs with more VRAM or higher clock speeds, but the data shows that this pairing can handle competitive play at lower settings. The rank should be interpreted as a warning for 4K Ultra users, not for those targeting 1080p or 1440p High.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 144 FPS average, which is sufficient for 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS is also playable but offers diminishing returns over High, especially considering the 52 FPS gap between the two. For maximum frame rates, Low at 241 FPS is the clear choice, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for most players.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 104 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but below 144 Hz. The Medium preset at 125 FPS is a better option for high refresh rate 1440p displays, with a minimum of 107 FPS ensuring consistent performance. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is borderline, as it barely exceeds 60 FPS and may suffer from occasional dips. Low at 174 FPS is the fastest option, but the visual quality drop from Medium is significant.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 79 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance. The High preset at 66 FPS is just above 60 FPS, but the 13 FPS difference from Medium may not justify the visual improvement. Low at 110 FPS is an option for those prioritizing speed over fidelity, while Ultra at 42 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 67 at 4K is identical to the 1440p Ultra average, indicating that this setting provides a stable experience.

For users with 60 Hz displays, the 4K High preset (66 FPS) is viable, but the Medium preset (79 FPS) offers more headroom. At 1080p and 1440p, the High preset is the default recommendation, as it provides high frame rates without the extreme quality trade-offs of Low. The Ultra preset should be reserved for 1080p only, where the 92 FPS result is still smooth, while at 1440p and 4K, Ultra’s 67 FPS and 42 FPS results are too close to the edge for consistent gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2317 MHz, with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and it includes 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS, with a texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is evident from the resolution scaling. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is a clear indication that the RTX 5050 lacks the raw throughput for maximum settings at 2160p, despite its 13.17 TFLOPS. The 8 GB VRAM is likely not the sole limiting factor, as the game’s texture requirements at 4K Ultra could exceed this capacity, but the 320.0 GB/s bandwidth is also modest for 4K workloads. The 128-bit memory bus is a known constraint for high-resolution gaming, and the data supports this: 4K Low (110 FPS) is almost 2.6x faster than 4K Ultra (42 FPS), a gap that is too large to be explained by shading complexity alone.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2502, and in Geekbench OpenCL it reaches 90334, with a Vulkan score of 89381. The Passmark G3D score is 17326, and the GPU compute score is 9184. These numbers place the RTX 5050 at the 66th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (delta of 1.6%) and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (delta of -1.6%), show that the RTX 5050 is competitive with established mid-range cards.

At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU performs admirably, delivering 144 FPS at 1080p High and 104 FPS at 1440p High. These results suggest that for the majority of gamers using 1080p or 1440p displays, the RTX 5050 is more than adequate. The 4K results, however, show a steep drop-off, particularly at Ultra settings. The GPU’s 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores are present but do not directly influence the measured FPS, as Undisputed is not a ray tracing title. The boost clock of 2572 MHz provides a 255 MHz headroom over the base clock, which helps maintain performance under sustained load.

The memory configuration is a key factor in this game’s performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU can handle 1080p and 1440p textures with ease, but 4K Ultra may cause memory pressure. The measured 42 FPS at 4K Ultra, compared to 66 FPS at 4K High, suggests that the Ultra preset introduces memory-intensive effects that the 128-bit bus cannot sustain. For users seeking 4K gaming, the data indicates that the Medium preset (79 FPS) is the practical ceiling for this GPU, as it balances memory bandwidth and shading load effectively.