Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 shows a clear and expected pattern: performance scales downward as resolution increases, but the rate of that scaling reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 402.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 293.3 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 186.4 FPS, which is another 36% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline at lower settings is the signature of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions.

However, the picture changes dramatically when settings are raised. At Ultra, the 1080p result is 152.7 FPS, the 1440p result is 110.4 FPS, and the 4K result is 72.1 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is roughly 53%, which is less severe in relative terms than the drop at Low settings (54% from 1080p to 4K), but the absolute frame rates are far lower. This indicates that at Ultra, the GPU is working harder, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough data to maintain playable frame rates even at 4K.

The data suggests that this combination is remarkably balanced for a sports title. At 1080p Low, the 402.9 FPS result is so high that it likely approaches the point where the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5500's 3dmark_single_thread score of 836 and its 3dmark_2_threads score of 1645 are solid, but they cannot keep up with the RTX 5070's raw output at such low graphical loads. Once settings increase, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, and the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample headroom.

The key takeaway is that the RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing for most settings, but the Ryzen 5 5500 does impose a ceiling at extremely high frame rates. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 250.2 FPS (from 402.9 down to 152.7), while at 4K the spread is 114.3 FPS (from 186.4 down to 72.1). This compression of the settings-based delta at higher resolutions confirms that resolution, not CPU capability, is the primary driver of performance variation in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1440p offers an excellent balance. At High settings, the combo delivers 176.3 FPS, which is well above the 109.7 FPS seen at 4K High, while still providing a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. The 1080p results are high, but the 1440p figures are more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's memory configuration affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 5070 comes with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 72.1, which suggests the memory subsystem is adequate for this title, but the load is heavy. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset, indicating the GPU's compute and memory resources are being fully utilized.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RTX 5070?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not a major bottleneck at higher settings. For instance, at 4K High, the combo achieves 109.7 FPS, showing the GPU is doing most of the work. However, at 1080p Low, the 402.9 FPS result is likely CPU-limited, as the Ryzen 5 5500's 3dmark_single_thread score of 836 cannot sustain frame rates much higher than that in this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1440p Low, the average FPS is 293.3, while at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 110.4. This represents a 62% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset, illustrating the heavy graphical load of the Ultra preset.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: This specific combo (Ryzen 5 5500 + RTX 5070) ranks 357th out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the top 22.6% of all tested combos, indicating strong overall performance for this game.

Q: Should I use the Medium or High preset for competitive play?

A: For competitive play, the Medium preset at 1440p provides 210.2 FPS, which is higher than the 176.3 FPS of the High preset. The 1080p Medium result of 289.1 FPS is even higher. If maximizing frame rate is the priority, Medium is the better choice, as it offers a significant FPS boost over High while likely maintaining good visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary driver of performance in this configuration. The benchmark data shows that its powerful Blackwell 2.0 architecture, with a boost clock of 2512 MHz and a base clock of 2325 MHz, is more than capable of handling Undisputed at high frame rates. The GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and its 80 ROPs are well-suited to the game's rendering demands, as evidenced by the consistently high average FPS across all tested resolutions.

The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is a notable feature. At 4K Ultra, the game demands a lot from the memory subsystem, and the combo still manages 72.1 FPS. This suggests that the memory size and bandwidth are sufficient for the game's textures and geometry at this resolution. The Passmark G3D score for the GPU is 29137, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is interesting. The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 41687, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. This indicates that the RTX 5070 is a direct competitor to the previous generation's flagship, but with more modern features. The measured FPS data in Undisputed shows that the GPU scales well with settings, with a 2.1x increase in FPS from Ultra to Low at 1080p (152.7 to 402.9 FPS).

The GPU's role is clear: it is the workhorse for most of the tested configurations. The data shows a strong correlation between settings level and FPS, which is a typical GPU-bound behavior. The RTX 5070's high texture and pixel rates (482.3 GTexel/s and 201.0 GPixel/s respectively) are likely responsible for the smooth performance at High settings across all resolutions. The GPU's 6144 shading units provide ample parallel processing power for the game's shader-heavy scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset produces an average of 402.9 FPS, which is the highest number recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 289.1 FPS, and the High preset is next at 239.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still very fast, drops to 152.7 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames, but even the Ultra preset is more than capable of driving a high-refresh-rate monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset yields 293.3 FPS, which is still well above the 144Hz refresh rate that many gamers target. The Medium preset provides 210.2 FPS, and the High preset gives 176.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 110.4 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate for a sports game. The data shows a more moderate drop-off from Low to Ultra at this resolution, with a 62% reduction in FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still respectable, but the Ultra preset begins to show strain. The Low preset produces 186.4 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming. The Medium preset is at 131.7 FPS, and the High preset is at 109.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 72.1 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire dataset. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario tested, and while it is still playable, it is the only configuration that dips below the 100 FPS mark.

The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 5070 is powerful enough to handle 1080p and 1440p with ease, and it provides a good 4K experience at medium and high settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only combination that pushes the hardware to its limits, resulting in an average FPS of 72.1.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 357th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 77.4th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms more than three-quarters of the configurations in the database. This is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

The CPU itself has an average benchmark score of 20875, which puts it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12500, which scores 20897 (a delta of -0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, which scores 20900 (also a delta of -0.1%). These are all extremely close scores, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5500 is a very competitive mid-range processor.

The GPU has an average benchmark score of 41687, which puts it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (score 41610, delta 0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (score 41441, delta 0.6%). This shows that the RTX 5070 is performing at a level comparable to the previous generation's top-tier cards, which is impressive for a new launch.

The combination of a 79th percentile CPU and an 83rd percentile GPU results in a system that ranks in the top 23% for this specific game. This suggests that the pairing is well-balanced for Undisputed, with neither component being a severe bottleneck for the other. The data indicates that this combo is a solid choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and it can handle 4K at medium to high settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 plays a supporting role in this configuration, but it is by no means a weak link. This 6-core, 12-thread processor is based on the Zen 3 architecture (Codenamed Cezanne) and runs on the AM4 socket. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz are competitive for a mid-range desktop chip. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 16429 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core, showing a balance of multi-threaded and single-threaded capability.

The CPU's role in Undisputed is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the frame rate is capped at 402.9 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 836 and the 3dmark_2_threads score of 1645 suggest that the CPU's single-core performance is sufficient for most gaming tasks, but it cannot keep up with the RTX 5070's raw rendering power at the lowest settings.

At higher settings, the CPU's workload becomes less demanding relative to the GPU. For example, at 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 72.1 FPS, which is clearly GPU-bound. The CPU has plenty of headroom to process the game's physics and AI without impacting the frame rate. The 16 MB of L3 cache and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for this game's needs.

The Ryzen 5 5500's performance relative to its rivals is noteworthy. Its average benchmark score of 20875 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897), which is a newer and often more expensive part. The data shows that the 5500 is a capable gaming CPU that does not hold back the RTX 5070 in most scenarios. The only time the CPU might be a limiting factor is at 1080p with the Low preset, where the frame rate approaches 400 FPS, a level that exceeds the needs of any current display technology.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended preset depends on the user's resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p owners with a 144Hz monitor, the High preset is the best choice, delivering 239.6 FPS. This is well above the refresh rate, providing a smooth experience with good visual quality. If a 240Hz monitor is in use, the Medium preset at 289.1 FPS is a better option, offering a significant FPS boost over High while still looking good.

For 1440p users, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers 176.3 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The Ultra preset at 110.4 FPS is also playable, but the 37% FPS gain from moving to High (from 110.4 to 176.3) is substantial and likely worth the slight reduction in visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 210.2 FPS is an excellent choice for competitive play, as it ensures the highest possible frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality.

For 4K users, the Medium preset is the most balanced option, providing 131.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target for most console ports and delivers a smooth experience. The High preset at 109.7 FPS is also a good choice, offering better visuals at a still-playable frame rate. The Ultra preset at 72.1 FPS should only be used if visual quality is the absolute priority and the user can tolerate frame rates below 100 FPS.

In summary, the data suggests that the Ultra preset is best avoided for competitive play, as it imposes a significant performance penalty. The High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, while the Medium preset is the best choice for maximizing frame rate. The Low preset provides the highest possible FPS but should only be used if the user is chasing the absolute maximum frame rate on a very high refresh rate display.