Undisputed

Undisputed is a sports title that scales dramatically across resolution and quality presets, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti produces a dataset that reveals a clear performance hierarchy. The measured frames per second span from a high of 441.6 at 1080p Low to a low of 76.9 at 4K Ultra, indicating that the system is highly capable but that the demands of higher resolutions and settings quickly tax the hardware. This analysis walks through the resolution scaling, the distinct roles of the processor and graphics card, the combo's rank among tested systems, and the optimal settings for play.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a substantial and consistent drop in frame rates across all settings, with the limiting component shifting as resolution increases. At the Low preset, the average frame rate declines from 441.6 at 1920x1080 to 319.1 at 2560x1440, and finally to 203.7 at 3840x2160. This represents a 53.8% reduction from the 1080p figure to the 4K figure, which is a typical pattern for a GPU-bound workload at lower settings where the processor can keep up. The Medium preset follows a similar trajectory, falling from 317.4 at 1080p to 229.2 at 1440p and then to 145.3 at 4K, a 54.2% drop overall. The High preset shows 265.2 at 1080p, 192.2 at 1440p, and 119.6 at 4K, a 54.9% decrease. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with frame rates of 171 at 1080p, 125 at 1440p, and 76.9 at 4K, which is a 55.0% reduction from the highest to lowest resolution.

What these numbers indicate is that the scaling factor between 1080p and 4K remains relatively constant, hovering near 55% regardless of the preset. This consistency is a sign that the performance bottleneck is primarily the GPU across all tested configurations. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the gap between 1080p and 4K would narrow considerably at lower resolutions, as the processor would cap the frame rate. Instead, the frame rate continues to rise significantly at 1080p, reaching over 440 FPS on Low, which suggests the Ryzen 5 5500 has ample headroom to feed the RTX 4070 Ti even at the lowest settings. The data does not show a point of CPU saturation; the bottleneck is firmly with the graphics card, and the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is a direct consequence of the increased pixel count and shading workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications align with the observed frame rates. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The core clocks are a base of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz, which are relatively high and contribute to the card's ability to push high frame rates at lower resolutions. The card's architecture is Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, and it has 7680 shading units. These raw resources translate to a strong performance profile, as evidenced by the benchmark scores: a Passmark G3D score of 31624 and an average benchmark score of 44900. The GPU sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (deltaPct -0.6) and the Intel Arc A730M (deltaPct -1.5), placing it slightly below the RTX 5090 Mobile but above the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (deltaPct 1.6).

In the context of Undisputed, the GPU's role is clearly to manage the resolution and preset scaling. The 4K Ultra result of 76.9 FPS shows that the card is capable of running the game at maximum settings in 4K, though not with a large margin above 60 FPS. The 4K High result of 119.6 FPS is more comfortable, and the 4K Low result of 203.7 FPS shows that the card has significant untapped potential when settings are reduced. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is not a limiting factor in these measurements, as the frame rates do not collapse at 4K Ultra, which would be expected if the memory were exhausted. The consistency of the frame rate scaling across presets further supports the conclusion that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, and its high boost clock is likely a key reason why the card performs so well at 1080p, where the frame rate exceeds 400 FPS on Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It has a 16 MB L3 cache and a 65 W TDP, and it supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319, with an average benchmark score of 20875. The processor sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-12500 (deltaPct -0.1), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (deltaPct -0.1), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (deltaPct 0.1). These rivals are all within a very tight margin of 0.2%, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers performance on par with these alternatives.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data suggests it does so effectively without becoming a bottleneck. The frame rates at 1080p Low (441.6) and Medium (317.4) are exceptionally high, and they demonstrate that the 6-core processor can handle the game's demands at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully stressed. The fact that the frame rate continues to scale from 1440p to 1080p, rather than plateauing, is strong evidence that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The single-thread performance is adequate for the game's physics and AI, and the 12 threads provide ample parallelism for any background tasks. There is no indication from the measured FPS that the CPU is holding back the GPU, even at the highest frame rates recorded. The processor's boost clock of 4.20 GHz is sufficient for this sports title, and the data shows a balanced system where the GPU is the clear performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 4070 Ti ranks 178th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 11.3% of all tested configurations. This is a strong showing, and it reflects the high absolute performance of the RTX 4070 Ti, which is the primary driver of the frame rates. The rank of 178 out of 1580 means that there are 177 combos that perform better, but a significant majority of tested systems fall below this pairing. The rank is likely influenced by the CPU, as pairing the RTX 4070 Ti with a higher-end processor could potentially push the combo higher in the rankings, but the data shows that the Ryzen 5 5500 does not significantly hamper the GPU. The tight rival margins for the CPU (all within 0.2% of the average score) suggest that swapping the Ryzen 5 5500 for a comparable chip like the Intel Core i5-12500 would not yield a meaningful difference in frame rates. Conversely, the GPU's rank of 85th percentile is higher than the CPU's 79th percentile, which indicates that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The combo's overall rank is a reflection of the GPU's dominance, and the 178th position is a solid result for a mid-range processor paired with a high-end graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 171 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The High preset at 1080p yields 265.2 FPS, and the Medium preset produces 317.4 FPS, both of which are extremely high and would be beneficial for competitive play. The Low preset at 441.6 FPS is excessive for most displays, and the visual quality loss is not justified. For 1080p, the High preset is the best balance, as it provides a substantial frame rate boost over Ultra while maintaining visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 125 FPS, which is still excellent, but the High preset at 192.2 FPS is a better choice for those who prefer higher frame rates. The Medium preset at 229.2 FPS is also viable, but High offers a good middle ground. For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls to 76.9 FPS, which is playable but close to the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 119.6 FPS is the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and a significant visual upgrade over Medium. The Medium preset at 145.3 FPS is also a strong option for 4K, but High is the best balance of quality and performance. The data does not support using Low at any resolution, as the frame rate gains are not necessary given the high scores at higher presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest average frame rate is 441.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes, it can, but the average frame rate is 76.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target but not by a large margin. The High preset at 4K provides a more comfortable 119.6 FPS.

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 they are virtually identical in performance.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, and the CPU does not cap performance even at 1080p Low with over 440 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 178th out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11.3% of all configurations.

Q: What is the recommended preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 192.2 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset is also viable at 125 FPS.