Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Undisputed, with the combo ranking 2933rd out of 3718 tested configurations. The data shows a system that excels at 1080p, remains competent at 1440p, but begins to struggle at 4K Ultra settings, revealing a GPU-bound bottleneck that becomes more pronounced as pixel count rises. This pairing represents a balanced mid-range setup where the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample headroom for the game's demands, while the GPU's 6 GB of VRAM and Turing architecture define the upper limits of visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions, with the RTX 2060 emerging as the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 209 FPS average, which drops to 151 FPS at 1440p and 95 FPS at 4K — a reduction of 27.8% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 37.1% from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's pixel-pushing capabilities are being saturated, while the CPU has excess capacity to spare.

The scaling behavior becomes even more telling when examining High settings. The transition from 1080p High (124 FPS) to 1440p High (90 FPS) represents a 27.4% performance drop, while moving from 1440p High to 4K High (57 FPS) costs another 36.7%. These near-identical percentage drops across different quality presets suggest that resolution scaling is consistent and independent of settings, pointing firmly to the GPU as the bottleneck. At 4K High, the system just barely maintains 57 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold only in ideal moments — the data does not include minimum FPS for this configuration, but the average suggests occasional dips below playable territory.

Ultra settings tell an even more demanding story. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 80 FPS average, which falls to 58 FPS at 1440p Ultra and plummets to just 37 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is particularly revealing — a 53.8% drop from 1440p Ultra — indicating that the combination of high pixel count and maximum visual effects overwhelms the RTX 2060's 6 GB frame buffer and 192-bit memory interface. The 37 FPS average at 4K Ultra is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, making this setting combination impractical for competitive play.

The Medium preset offers the most complete dataset, including minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 109 FPS with a 92 FPS minimum and 125 FPS maximum. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 69 FPS with a 58 FPS minimum and 79 FPS maximum. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (58 FPS) is concerning for players seeking locked 60 FPS performance, as the system will drop below that threshold during demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, serves as the definitive performance ceiling in this configuration. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes a critical constraint at 4K resolutions where frame buffer demands exceed available capacity. The measured data supports this interpretation — the 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS average is less than half the 1080p Ultra result of 80 FPS, a disproportionate drop that cannot be explained by pixel count alone.

The RTX 2060's clock behavior shows a base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz. The boost clock represents the maximum theoretical frequency, but sustained gaming workloads typically cause the GPU to settle at frequencies between base and boost depending on thermal and power headroom. The 160 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector provide adequate power delivery for this class of GPU, though the data suggests that the card is being pushed to its limits at higher resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark performance places it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta), AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.8% delta). This tight clustering around the 15200-15300 score range indicates that the RTX 2060 sits in a crowded performance tier where minor architectural differences translate to negligible real-world performance gaps.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure that Undisputed can leverage modern graphics APIs, but the hardware's fundamental limits remain. The 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs provide adequate throughput for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 6 GB VRAM capacity is the most likely culprit for the dramatic performance collapse at 4K Ultra. The data shows a 53.8% performance drop from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, which aligns with the GPU exceeding its memory capacity and resorting to slower memory management techniques.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, provides substantial compute headroom that keeps the system from becoming CPU-limited in Undisputed. With 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz, this processor delivers strong multi-threaded performance that the game's physics and AI systems can leverage. The 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for gaming workloads.

The CPU's benchmark data reveals a processor that performs well above its price point. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 demonstrate solid computational capability, while the Geekbench multi-core score of 7976 and single-core score of 1730 confirm balanced performance across different workload types. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5386 and max-thread score of 5411 indicate that the processor scales well with additional threads, though the marginal difference between these scores suggests that 12 threads are sufficient for most gaming workloads.

The Ryzen 5 5500 places in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (-0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-12500 (-0.4% delta), Intel Core i7-10700F (0.5% delta), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (-0.7% delta). This tight grouping around the 19500-19700 score range places the Ryzen 5 5500 in the upper mid-range tier, with performance virtually indistinguishable from its closest competitors.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low settings, where CPU overhead is most likely to become apparent, the system achieves 209 FPS average. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings. The fact that 1080p Ultra produces 80 FPS average while 4K Low produces 95 FPS average further confirms that the GPU, not the CPU, is the performance bottleneck across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2933rd out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 21.2nd percentile of all tested configurations. This ranking reflects a system that sits below the median performance tier, primarily due to the GPU's age and limited VRAM capacity rather than any CPU deficiency. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors contrasts sharply with the GPU's 58th percentile ranking, indicating a slight imbalance where the CPU has more headroom than the GPU can utilize.

This ranking becomes more meaningful when contextualized against the component-level benchmark data. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19593 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 15290 suggest that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark performance — the GTX 580, Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, and RX 7600 — all cluster within 0.8% of each other, indicating that the RTX 2060 is in a performance tier where minor improvements would not meaningfully change the combo's ranking in Undisputed.

The combo's ranking of 2933 out of 3718 means that approximately 78.8% of tested configurations outperform it in this game. This places the system in the lower-to-mid tier of gaming performance, suitable for 1080p gaming at high settings and 1440p gaming at medium settings, but not for 4K gaming at maximum visual quality. The data shows that the system's performance ceiling is defined by the GPU, and any improvement in the combo ranking would require a GPU upgrade rather than a CPU upgrade.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1080p, the system delivers excellent performance across all settings: 209 FPS average at Low, 150 FPS average at Medium (with 128 FPS minimum and 173 FPS maximum), 124 FPS average at High, and 80 FPS average at Ultra. These results indicate that 1080p gaming is entirely viable at any quality setting, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining a smooth 80 FPS average.

At 1440p, performance remains respectable but begins to show limitations. The system achieves 151 FPS average at Low, 109 FPS average at Medium (with 92 FPS minimum and 125 FPS maximum), 90 FPS average at High, and 58 FPS average at Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result of 58 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, with the average sitting just below the 60 FPS threshold. Players seeking 1440p gaming would be advised to use High settings to maintain a comfortable frame rate buffer.

At 4K, the system's limitations become pronounced. The data shows 95 FPS average at Low, 69 FPS average at Medium (with 58 FPS minimum and 79 FPS maximum), 57 FPS average at High, and 37 FPS average at Ultra. The 4K High result of 57 FPS is technically playable but lacks the headroom for consistent 60 FPS performance. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is below acceptable playability thresholds, making this configuration unsuitable for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

The Medium preset across all resolutions provides the most useful comparison due to the availability of minimum and maximum FPS data. The scaling from 1080p Medium (150 FPS average, 128 FPS minimum) to 1440p Medium (109 FPS average, 92 FPS minimum) to 4K Medium (69 FPS average, 58 FPS minimum) shows a consistent degradation pattern. The minimum FPS values at each resolution are approximately 85% of the average, indicating stable frame delivery without severe stuttering or frame time spikes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Undisputed?

A: The data shows that 1080p High (124 FPS average) or 1080p Ultra (80 FPS average) provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p, High settings (90 FPS average) are recommended, while 4K should be limited to Low settings (95 FPS average) or Medium settings (69 FPS average) for acceptable frame rates.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Only at Low settings, where the system achieves 95 FPS average. At Medium settings, the average drops to 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS, which means the system will occasionally fall below 60 FPS. At High settings, the average is 57 FPS, and at Ultra settings, the average drops to 37 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 209 FPS average, indicating the CPU has substantial headroom. The performance drops at higher resolutions and settings follow a pattern consistent with GPU-bound behavior, and the GPU's 58th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking confirms this imbalance.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is within 0.8% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283), AMD Radeon 680M (15270), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199), and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171). These five GPUs form a tight performance cluster with negligible differences.

Q: Does the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration provide enough processing power for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319, indicate strong performance. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile among all processors, and the FPS data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecks at any tested resolution or settings.

Q: What is the system's overall ranking among tested configurations for Undisputed?

A: The combination ranks 2933rd out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the lower-to-mid tier of performance. This ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU's strong benchmark performance suggests that a GPU upgrade would be the most effective path to improving this ranking.