Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pairing in Undisputed presents a clear study in balance and bottlenecking. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 3 part with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost of 4.20 GHz, is a solid mid-range processor, but its performance tier is notably lower than the GPU’s. The RTX 3070 Ti, with its 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 6144 shading units, is a high-end graphics card that can push enormous frame rates at lower resolutions. The data from this combination shows that the CPU is the primary constraint at 1080p, while the GPU takes over as the limiting factor as resolution increases to 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz are modest by modern standards, and its 16 MB of L3 cache is on the smaller side for a gaming CPU. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 836 points in 3dmark_single_thread and 5411 in 3dmark_max_threads, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, has an average score that is -0.1% different, showing that the Ryzen 5 5500 is essentially a peer of that chip in general compute. However, its single-thread score is a significant factor for a sports game like Undisputed, which often relies on a few primary threads for simulation and physics.

In this specific game, the CPU's role becomes clear when examining the measured FPS. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 324.8 FPS. This very high frame rate is a strong indicator that the CPU is being pushed to its limit, as the GPU has more than enough headroom to render frames far beyond this. When the resolution jumps to 1440p and then 4K at the same Low settings, the average FPS drops to 234.3 and 149.3 respectively. These drops are primarily due to the GPU having to work harder, but the fact that the 1080p number is so high suggests the game is not fully utilizing the CPU's potential due to the GPU being able to render frames so quickly. The data suggests that in Undisputed, the Ryzen 5 5500 is the dominant factor at 1080p, and it is only at higher resolutions that the RTX 3070 Ti starts to become the bottleneck. The 16 MB of L3 cache and the 65 W TDP are characteristics that define its performance envelope, but the benchmark results show it can keep up with the GPU at higher resolutions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 324.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Ultra compare to the performance at 4K Low?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 149.3 on Low settings to 58.7 on Ultra settings, a significant reduction of 90.6 FPS.

Q: Is the combo more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1440p High?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 139.6 FPS. This is a substantial drop from the 1080p High result of 194.9 FPS, indicating the GPU is becoming a more significant factor, but the CPU is still capable of driving high frame rates.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo is ranked 614 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all possible pairings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 20875, while the Intel Core i5-12500 has an average score of 20897, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the Intel chip is effectively equal in performance.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 58.7, which is recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling of performance across resolutions is the most telling aspect of this benchmark data. Moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K at the same settings reveals the shifting balance between CPU and GPU load. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 324.8 at 1080p to 234.3 at 1440p, a 27.9% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops further to 149.3, a 36.3% decrease. This pattern indicates that while the GPU is being taxed more at higher resolutions, the CPU is still able to feed it enough data to maintain playable frame rates. The initial drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively small, suggesting that at 1080p Low, the CPU is the primary limiter, and the GPU has headroom to spare.

At High settings, the scaling is more pronounced. The combo hits 194.9 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 139.6 at 1440p (a 28.4% decrease) and then to 92 at 4K (a 34.1% decrease). This pattern suggests that as the settings increase, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, but the CPU is still able to maintain high frame rates. The most dramatic scaling occurs at Ultra settings. The average FPS goes from 125.9 at 1080p to 90.2 at 1440p, and then plummets to 58.7 at 4K. The large drop at 4K Ultra indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is the clear bottleneck here, as the GPU is unable to maintain high frame rates with the most demanding settings. The data shows that the RTX 3070 Ti is a very capable card, but it is not powerful enough to max out Undisputed at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 5500 is sufficient for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti achieves a rank of 614 out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the 61st percentile of all tested combos, meaning it performs better than a majority of the systems tested. However, it is not a top-tier configuration. The ranking is a result of the balance between the CPU and GPU. The RTX 3070 Ti is a high-end GPU that can produce very high frame rates, but the Ryzen 5 5500 is a mid-range CPU that can limit performance in CPU-bound scenarios. This is reflected in the ranking: it is not near the top because the CPU holds it back at lower resolutions, but it is also not near the bottom because the GPU is powerful enough to deliver excellent performance at higher resolutions. The data shows this is a solid pairing for 1440p and even 4K gaming, but it is not the absolute best combination for maximizing 1080p frame rates. The GPU's percentile of 74 is higher than the CPU's percentile of 79, though the gap is small, indicating that neither component is dramatically outclassing the other in the broader market, but their interaction in this game puts them in the upper-middle of the pack.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 324.8 FPS
• Medium: 235.2 FPS
• High: 194.9 FPS
• Ultra: 125.9 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 234.3 FPS
• Medium: 171 FPS
• High: 139.6 FPS
• Ultra: 90.2 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 149.3 FPS
• Medium: 109.2 FPS
• High: 92 FPS
• Ultra: 58.7 FPS

These numbers show a clear and consistent scaling pattern. At every resolution, the drop from Low to Ultra is substantial. For example, at 1440p, the difference between Low (234.3 FPS) and Ultra (90.2 FPS) is a 144.1 FPS difference. This indicates that the graphical settings have a massive impact on performance, more so than the resolution scaling. The data also shows that at 1080p, even the Ultra setting provides a very playable 125.9 FPS, while at 4K, only the Low setting (149.3 FPS) provides a high refresh rate experience. The Medium and High settings at 4K, with 109.2 and 92 FPS respectively, are still very smooth, but the Ultra setting at 58.7 FPS is the only one that dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the ideal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1080p gamers with a high refresh rate monitor (144Hz or 165Hz), the High preset at 194.9 FPS is the best choice. It provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (235.2 FPS) while still delivering frame rates well above the threshold for a 144Hz display. The Ultra preset at 125.9 FPS is also viable for a 120Hz display, but the performance cost of the jump from High to Ultra is substantial (a 69 FPS drop). For those with a 240Hz monitor, the Medium preset at 235.2 FPS is the only one that can keep up, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for a sports game. The Low preset at 324.8 FPS is excessive for any current monitor and should be avoided for the visual quality loss.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 139.6 FPS is the sweet spot. It delivers excellent visual fidelity and a frame rate that is more than sufficient for a 144Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 171 FPS is also very good and could be used for a 165Hz or 170Hz display. The Ultra preset at 90.2 FPS is still playable and will be smooth on a 90Hz or 100Hz monitor, but the drop from High is noticeable. For competitive play at the highest refresh rates, the Low preset at 234.3 FPS is an option, but the visual downgrade is significant.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 109.2 FPS is the best recommendation for a high-refresh-rate experience. It provides a solid frame rate that is well above 60 FPS and looks much better than Low. The High preset at 92 FPS is also excellent for a 90Hz or 100Hz display. The Ultra preset at 58.7 FPS is the only one that struggles, and it should be avoided unless the user has a 60Hz monitor and prioritizes maximum visual quality over frame rate smoothness. The Low preset at 149.3 FPS is an option for those with a 144Hz 4K display, but the visual compromise is severe. In summary, the data suggests that High at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium or High at 4K, provide the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination.