Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Radeon RX 7600 pairing delivers a smooth experience in Undisputed at most settings, though the Ultra preset pushes the GPU hard at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that this combo ranks 1100th out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The CPU's performance profile, with a 79th percentile ranking among all processors, suggests it is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios tested.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the High preset is the sweet spot for this combination. At 1080p, High settings produce an average of 136.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for the smooth, responsive gameplay that a sports title like this demands. Moving up to 2560x1440, the High preset still delivers a very playable 97.5 FPS, making it the most versatile choice for users with higher-resolution monitors.

The Medium preset is a strong alternative if you prioritize frame rates over visual fidelity. It yields 163.4 FPS at 1080p and 117.5 FPS at 1440p, representing a significant performance jump over High. However, the visual difference between Medium and High in a game like this is often less impactful than the raw frame rate gain, making High the better overall balance.

The Ultra preset is demanding. At 1080p, it drops to 90.4 FPS, which is still playable. At 1440p, the average falls to 66.6 FPS, and at 4K, it plummets to 43.6 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience. The data suggests that Ultra is only viable for users with 1080p displays who prioritize maximum visual detail and can tolerate slightly lower frame rates.

The Low preset offers the highest performance ceiling, with 233.9 FPS at 1080p and 164.9 FPS at 1440p. This is useful for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors, but the graphical compromises are substantial. For most users, High at 1080p or 1440p provides the best combination of visual quality and performance.

FAQ

*Q: Can this CPU and GPU combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, the combo averages 62.5 FPS, which is playable. At Medium settings, it achieves 74.2 FPS. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 43.6 FPS, indicating the GPU is overburdened at that quality level.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5500 scores an average of 20875. This puts it nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12500, which scores 20897, a negligible 0.1% difference. It also trails the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE by 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-12600T by 0.2%.

Q: Is the RX 7600's performance notably different from its closest rivals?

A: The average benchmark score for the RX 7600 is 20258. It is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 460 in the database. It outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.3% and the Intel Arc B570 by 1.5%, showing a tight cluster of similar-performing GPUs.

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

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset averages 233.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 90.4 FPS. This represents a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity, with the Ultra preset delivering roughly 61% fewer frames per second than Low.

Q: At which resolution does the performance drop become most pronounced?

A: The data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p High, the average is 136.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops the average to 97.5 FPS, a 28.6% decrease. The jump from 1440p to 4K High is even steeper, falling to 62.5 FPS, a 35.9% decrease from the 1440p result.

Q: Does the CPU's core count matter for this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Given that the combo ranks 1100th out of 1580, it appears that the CPU's configuration is adequate for the game's demands, but it is not a top-tier performer. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions, as seen in the frame rate scaling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. In synthetic tests, its single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 2319, while its multi-core score is 16429. These figures suggest a capable mid-range CPU that can handle the physics and AI calculations in a sports game without becoming a major bottleneck.

Its performance relative to other CPUs is strong, as it sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 20875 is virtually identical to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900), with deltas of -0.1%. This indicates that the CPU's performance is well within the expected range for its class.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The frame rates scale dramatically with resolution, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides enough processing power to feed the RX 7600 adequately at all tested settings, preventing the CPU from being the primary constraint on performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination is ranked 1100th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 30th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom of the list. This ranking suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is severely holding back the other.

The CPU's individual ranking is much higher, at the 79th percentile, which shows that the processor is a stronger performer relative to its peers than the overall combo. The GPU, by contrast, is at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests that the GPU is the component that limits the combo's overall position in the rankings.

This ranking implies that for a mid-range system, the combo provides a solid baseline for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The performance is respectable, but there is substantial headroom for improvement by pairing the CPU with a more powerful GPU or vice versa. The data shows that the combo is well-suited for its intended market segment, delivering playable frame rates in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 136.6 FPS at 1080p to 97.5 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 28.6%. The further drop to 4K High is even more pronounced, falling to 62.5 FPS, a 35.9% decrease from the 1440p result.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. For example, at Medium settings, the frame rate goes from 163.4 FPS at 1080p to 117.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 74.2 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop is larger when moving from 1440p to 4K than from 1080p to 1440p, which is typical for a GPU with 8 GB of memory and a 128-bit memory bus.

The implication is that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom to keep the GPU fed. However, as resolution increases, the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth demands of the GPU become the limiting factor. The 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and the 2048 shading units are simply more strained at 4K, causing the frame rate to drop more steeply. This indicates that for 4K gaming, a more powerful GPU would be necessary to maintain high frame rates at high settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 233.9 FPS. The Medium preset averages 163.4 FPS, while High settings produce 136.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 90.4 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease as expected. Low settings average 164.9 FPS, a significant drop from 1080p. Medium settings average 117.5 FPS, and High settings average 97.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 66.6 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show the strain on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls further. The Low preset averages 106.1 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. Medium settings drop to 74.2 FPS, and High settings average 62.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding scenario tested, with an average of only 43.6 FPS, which is generally considered too low for a smooth experience in a fast-paced sports game.

The data reveals a clear hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra in terms of frame rate at every resolution. The gap between settings is also consistent, with Ultra typically delivering roughly half the frame rate of Low. This suggests that the visual enhancements in the Ultra preset come at a steep performance cost, and users should carefully consider whether the graphical improvements justify the frame rate penalty.