Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional frame rates in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear bottleneck dynamic that shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU limits performance; at 4K, the GPU takes over. This combination ranks in the top 5% of all tested configurations, making it a formidable pairing for this boxing title, though the massive performance headroom at lower resolutions suggests the CPU frequently holds the GPU back.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a compelling story about where the performance ceiling lies for this combo. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 330 at 1920x1080 to 249 at 2560x1440, then further to 157 at 3840x2160. This represents a 24.5% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 52.4% decrease from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which indicates that different components are limiting performance at different resolutions.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 399 FPS average, which is remarkably high. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings only reduces performance by 10.3% (from 399 to 358 FPS), suggesting that even at 1440p, the system is still heavily CPU-limited. The RTX 5090 D is capable of far higher frame rates, but the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 696) becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, while sufficient for this sports title, cannot feed the GPU fast enough to reach its full potential at lower resolutions.

The picture changes dramatically at 4K. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 101, which is a 74.4% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result of 222 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The RTX 5090 D, despite its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, must render four times the pixels of 1080p, and the CPU has enough headroom to keep up at this resolution.

The Medium settings row provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 353 with a minimum of 300 and maximum of 406. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 301 with a minimum of 256 and maximum of 346. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 190 with a minimum of 162 and maximum of 219. The minimum FPS values are particularly telling: they remain consistently high across resolutions, suggesting that the system never experiences severe frame pacing issues, even when the CPU is stressed.

The scaling pattern suggests that for this combo, 1440p is the sweet spot where the CPU and GPU are most balanced. At 1080p, the CPU holds back what would otherwise be extremely high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is fully utilized, but the frame rates remain playable and smooth. The data shows that users seeking maximum frame rates should stick to 1080p, but those wanting the best balance of visual fidelity and performance should target 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience. At 4K, the High preset achieves 157 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 101 FPS. The 55.4% performance penalty from High to Ultra is substantial, and given that the visual difference between High and Ultra in a sports title like Undisputed is often minimal, High is the recommended preset for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 190 FPS, which is 21% faster than High, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra frame rate for most players.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 249 FPS average, which is already well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 160 FPS, which is still extremely smooth and provides the best visual quality. For 1440p users, Ultra is the recommended preset, as the 35.7% performance drop from High is acceptable given that both are well above 144 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 301 FPS, which offers minimal practical benefit over High for most users.

At 1080p, the situation is different. The Low preset achieves 399 FPS, the Medium preset achieves 353 FPS, the High preset achieves 330 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves 222 FPS. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is far above what any standard display can show. The Ultra preset at 1080p provides the best visual experience while still maintaining 222 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for 1080p gaming. The performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 44.4%, but since the lowest result is still exceptionally high, visual quality should take priority.

The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows that the system maintains 300 FPS at 1080p, 256 FPS at 1440p, and 162 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that the combo never experiences significant frame drops, even under stress. For competitive play where frame consistency matters most, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of high average FPS (301) and high minimum FPS (256). For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1440p (249 FPS average) or Ultra at 1440p (160 FPS average) are recommended depending on whether visual fidelity or frame rate is prioritized.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 170th out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 95.4th percentile. This is an exceptionally strong ranking, especially considering that the CPU is a mid-range processor from 2019. The RTX 5090 D's raw power (passmark_g3d score of 44065, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs) is the primary driver of this high ranking, but the CPU's ability to keep up at higher resolutions prevents the combo from falling further down the list.

The CPU's overall benchmark performance (avgBenchmarkScore of 17035) places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct 0.2) and Intel Core i5-11400 (deltaPct -0.2). This means the Ryzen 5 3600 is essentially on par with those processors in general compute tasks. However, in gaming scenarios like Undisputed, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates, especially at 4K where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (deltaPct 1.1) and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (deltaPct -1.6), which are mobile GPUs. This comparison highlights how powerful the RTX 5090 D is, as it outperforms these mobile parts by a small margin in synthetic benchmarks. In actual gaming performance, the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit memory bus provide a significant advantage in high-resolution gaming.

The ranking of 170 out of 3718 means that 3548 other combinations perform worse in Undisputed. The top 4.6% ranking is particularly notable because it demonstrates that even with a relatively modest CPU, the RTX 5090 D can deliver top-tier gaming performance. This suggests that for games like Undisputed that are not heavily CPU-dependent, the CPU choice matters less than the GPU for achieving high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 399 FPS, the Medium preset averages 353 FPS with minimum 300 and maximum 406, the High preset averages 330 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 222 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 177 FPS, representing a 44.4% performance range. The Medium preset's minimum of 300 FPS indicates that even in the most demanding scenes, the system maintains a very high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decrease. The Low preset averages 358 FPS, the Medium preset averages 301 FPS with minimum 256 and maximum 346, the High preset averages 249 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 160 FPS. The performance range from Low to Ultra is 198 FPS, with a 55.3% difference. The Medium preset's minimum of 256 FPS is still above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 264 FPS, the Medium preset averages 190 FPS with minimum 162 and maximum 219, the High preset averages 157 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 101 FPS. The performance range from Low to Ultra is 163 FPS, with a 61.7% difference. The Ultra preset's 101 FPS average is still playable, but it shows the limits of even the RTX 5090 D at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all settings: the frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than the drop from 1440p to 4K. For example, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24.5%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36.9%. This confirms that the GPU becomes increasingly important as resolution increases, and the CPU's impact diminishes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. At High settings, the combo achieves 249 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 4K, the High preset still delivers 157 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 101 FPS, making 1440p the recommended resolution for consistent high frame rates.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D bottlenecked by the Ryzen 5 3600?

A: Yes, but only at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 399 FPS, which suggests the CPU is limiting performance. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as shown by the steep frame rate drop to 101 FPS at Ultra settings. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 696 is adequate for this game, but it cannot fully feed the GPU at 1080p.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 157 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 101 FPS. This represents a 55.4% performance penalty for Ultra. Given that both are playable, the choice depends on whether visual quality or frame rate is prioritized. High is recommended for smoother gameplay, while Ultra is acceptable for those who prefer maximum detail.

Q: Does this combo maintain consistent frame rates?

A: The Medium settings rows show minimum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 300 FPS; at 1440p, it is 256 FPS; at 4K, it is 162 FPS. These high minimums indicate that the system does not experience significant frame drops, providing consistent gameplay throughout.

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

A: This combo ranks 170th out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the top 4.6% of all systems. This is an excellent ranking, driven primarily by the RTX 5090 D's performance, which sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 399 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 222 FPS. This is a 44.4% performance difference. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is far above the refresh rate of any standard display, so users should prioritize visual quality at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 3000 series, based on the Zen 2 architecture (codename Matisse) and manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts. The CPU features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel memory bus providing 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Its 3dmark_single_thread score of 696 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2124 indicate moderate single-thread performance, while the cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15045 shows capable multi-threaded performance.

In Undisputed, a sports title that does not heavily utilize multi-threading, the CPU's single-thread performance is the most relevant factor. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1361 suggests that the CPU can handle a couple of threads efficiently, which is typical for this type of game. The passmark_single_thread score of 2562 and geekbench_singlecore score of 1536 further confirm that the CPU's single-core performance is adequate but not exceptional.

The CPU's role in this combo becomes clear when examining the frame rate data. At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU limits performance to around 399 FPS maximum. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU has enough headroom to maintain the GPU fed. The 3dmark_8_threads score of 3844 shows that the CPU's performance scales well with additional threads, but this is less relevant for a game like Undisputed.

The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035, places it near the Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct 0.2) and Intel Core i5-11400 (deltaPct -0.2). This indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600 is a mid-range processor that performs comparably to newer mainstream chips. In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid causing major bottlenecks at 1440p and above, but at 1080p, it prevents the RTX 5090 D from reaching its full potential. Users who primarily game at 1080p with this combo would see significant frame rate improvements from a CPU upgrade, while those gaming at 4K would see minimal benefit.