Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a robust experience in Undisputed, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured data shows a system that is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate play at 1080p and remains very playable at 4K with adjusted settings. This analysis breaks down the performance metrics, focusing on where the bottleneck lies, how the components contribute, and what settings provide the optimal balance of visual quality and smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant, but the pattern reveals a system that is well-balanced for high-resolution gaming. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces an average of 288 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset drops that to 208 FPS, a reduction of 80 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 132 FPS. This scaling pattern, where the frame rate drops by roughly 28% from 1080p to 1440p and then another 37% from 1440p to 4K, indicates that the rendering load is increasing as expected with pixel count.

The trend becomes more telling at higher graphical presets. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 110 FPS at 1080p to 80 FPS at 1440p and finally to 50 FPS at 4K. This steeper decline at Ultra settings, compared to Low, suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as both resolution and graphical complexity increase. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, but as resolution climbs, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the dominant constraint.

The most dramatic single drop occurs between 1440p and 4K. At High settings, the transition from 124 FPS to 78 FPS represents a 46 FPS loss. This is a clear indicator that the RX 7700's compute resources are being heavily taxed at 4K. The frame rate differences between settings at each resolution also widen as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 178 FPS; at 4K, that gap narrows to 82 FPS. This compression of performance at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU is the limiting component in demanding 4K scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the engine that drives these frame rates, and its specifications support the performance levels seen in the data. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This substantial memory allocation is a key factor in the game's ability to maintain stable frame rates at 4K, where texture data demands are high. The average FPS of 78 at 4K High, while not extremely high, confirms the memory subsystem's capacity to keep the GPU fed without stuttering.

The GPU's clock speeds also play a role. With a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, the card can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload. The data suggests that the card holds a strong performance level in the medium-to-high settings range. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p results in a drop from 288 to 207 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High only sees a drop to 171 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the additional visual effects at High settings without a massive performance penalty.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in a competitive position. Its Passmark G3D score of 20974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 are indicative of its raw processing power. The data shows it performs within a tight margin of its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (-1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (-1.7% delta). This close grouping suggests that the RX 7700 is a solid mid-to-high-range performer, capable of handling modern titles like Undisputed with good frame rates, especially when the settings are tuned appropriately.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 288 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 132. At Medium settings, it drops to 95 FPS, and at High settings, it is 78 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K yield an average of 50 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest competitors?

A: The RX 7700's average benchmark score is 15852. It is 1% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.7% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, while being 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of high frame rates and visual quality?

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is a sweet spot. At High settings, it achieves an average of 124 FPS, which is a significant improvement over the 78 FPS at 4K High, while still offering a higher resolution than 1080p.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the system is likely GPU-bound. The very high frame rates (e.g., 288 FPS at Low) suggest the CPU can keep up, but the GPU's workload is what limits the final output, as evidenced by the significant FPS drop when settings are increased.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS for Medium settings are 176 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking for Undisputed, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 holds the position of 1284 out of 2813 tested combos. This places it in the top half of all tested systems, indicating that it is a stronger-than-average pairing for this specific game. The rank reflects the balanced performance of the two components, with neither being a severe bottleneck for the other in typical gaming scenarios.

The CPU's performance profile is a key contributor to this ranking. The Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 19593 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12500, which it trails by only 0.4%, and the Intel Core i7-10700F, which it beats by 0.5%. This shows that the processor is a competitive mid-range part. When paired with a GPU that performs in the 58th percentile, the combination results in a well-rounded system that avoids the severe performance penalties seen in unbalanced builds.

The fact that the data is measured, not estimated, adds credibility to this ranking. The 1284th position out of 2813 combos suggests that while there are many faster systems, there are also a significant number of slower ones. For a 1080p and 1440p gaming focus, this ranking is strong. The performance at 4K, while not top-tier, is still within the territory of playability, which affirms the overall capability of the pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the High preset is the clear choice, delivering an average of 171 FPS. This provides a smooth experience that takes full advantage of a high-refresh display while maintaining excellent visual quality. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with an average of 110 FPS, is also viable for 100Hz+ displays but does not offer a substantial visual improvement over High to justify the 61 FPS loss.

For 1440p users, the High preset is again the best recommendation, providing an average of 124 FPS. This is an ideal frame rate for most high-refresh 1440p monitors. The Medium preset offers a higher 150 FPS, which might be preferable for competitive play, but the visual hit is noticeable. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 80 FPS, which is still playable but may not feel as fluid on a high-refresh display.

At 4K, the situation changes. The High preset yields 78 FPS, which is a good target for a 60Hz display. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable buffer at 95 FPS, making it a safer choice to avoid drops below 60 FPS during intense gameplay moments. The Low preset at 132 FPS is for those who prioritize frame rate over all else, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. Ultra at 4K, at 50 FPS, is not recommended due to the risk of noticeable stutter on standard 60Hz panels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured average frame rates for this combination in Undisputed.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 288. The Medium preset produces an average of 207 FPS, with a minimum of 176 and a maximum of 238. High settings result in an average of 171 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, yields an average of 110 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings provide an average of 208 FPS. The Medium preset averages 150 FPS, with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 172. High settings drop to an average of 124 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 80 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed the hardest. Low settings still manage an average of 132 FPS. The Medium preset averages 95 FPS, with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 109. High settings result in an average of 78 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, averages 50 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provides the processing foundation for this system. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, it offers solid single-threaded and multithreaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 scores of 2319 for single-core and 16429 for multi-core. This processing power is sufficient to handle the physics and AI calculations required by Undisputed without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4, while not as high as newer platforms, is adequate for feeding the GPU with data. The 16 MB of L3 cache helps to reduce latency for frequently accessed data. The benchmark results show that this CPU performs within a tight band of its rivals. For instance, its average score is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 and 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12500, but 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-10700F.

In this specific game, the CPU's role becomes more prominent at lower resolutions. The data showing 288 FPS at 1080p Low indicates the CPU can process frames quickly enough to keep up with the GPU's output. However, the performance differences between the CPU and its rivals are minimal, suggesting that the choice between these processors would not cause a dramatic difference in Undisputed's frame rates. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking confirms it is a capable performer, but the game's frame rates are far more sensitive to GPU settings and resolution, as seen in the resolution scaling data.