Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 lands at rank 131 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. That places this pairing in the top 3.5% of all configurations tested, which is an exceptionally strong result for a CPU that sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors. The RTX 5090, meanwhile, holds the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, and that graphics dominance is the primary driver of this combo's high placement.

The ranking context is important. While the Ryzen 5 5500 is not a flagship CPU — its average benchmark score of 19593 places it within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11600KF and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F — the RTX 5090's sheer rendering power boosts this pairing into territory normally reserved for much more expensive processor pairings. The data shows a 148 FPS average at 4K High settings, which is already above the 144Hz refresh rate that many high-end displays target. This is not a balanced pairing in the traditional sense; the GPU is doing the overwhelming majority of the work, and the CPU is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at most settings.

When looking at the measured results across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: this combo delivers playable-to-excellent frame rates at every quality setting tested. The weakest result is 95 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The strongest result is 477 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond what any display can show but indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. The combo's rank of 131 suggests that only 130 other pairings out of 3718 deliver better overall performance in this specific title, which is remarkable given the modest CPU involved.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for the optimal experience at each resolution. At 4K, the Medium preset delivers 178 FPS average with a minimum of 152 FPS and maximum of 205 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate 4K displays, as it stays well above 144 FPS even in the worst-case frames. The High preset at 4K drops to 148 FPS average, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 95 FPS average, which is smooth but does not take advantage of high-refresh monitors.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 233 FPS average, which is excellent for 240Hz displays. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 282 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS, making it the best choice for competitive play on high-refresh monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p still manages 150 FPS average, which is perfectly playable. For 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 390 FPS average with a minimum of 332 FPS, which is the recommended choice for esports-level responsiveness. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 477 FPS average, but the visual quality trade-off is rarely worth it given how well the Medium preset performs.

The data suggests that Medium is the best overall preset for this combo across all resolutions. It consistently delivers the highest frame rates that remain visually acceptable, and the measured minimums at Medium (152 FPS at 4K, 240 FPS at 1440p, 332 FPS at 1080p) indicate stable performance without severe frame drops. High is a reasonable alternative for those prioritizing image quality, but the average FPS at High is 16.9% lower than Medium at 4K, 17.4% lower at 1440p, and 17.2% lower at 1080p. Ultra should be reserved for players with 60Hz displays who want maximum visual fidelity, as the 95 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only result that approaches the 60 FPS minimum threshold.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 148 FPS average at 4K High and 178 FPS average at 4K Medium. Even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 95 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM affect performance in this game?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 512-bit bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. In Undisputed, this memory configuration ensures that VRAM capacity is never a limiting factor at any resolution or settings preset, as the game's demands are well within the card's capabilities.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this title?

A: The data indicates that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Medium, the combo delivers 178 FPS, and at 4K Low it reaches 248 FPS. However, at 1080p Low the combo hits 477 FPS, which suggests the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are approaching their limit at very high frame rates.

Q: What is the best settings preset for competitive play?

A: The Medium preset is the recommended choice. At 1440p Medium, the combo delivers 282 FPS average with a 240 FPS minimum, and at 1080p Medium it produces 390 FPS average with a 332 FPS minimum. These frame rates provide the responsiveness needed for competitive boxing gameplay.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 131st out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 3.5% of all configurations. The RTX 5090's 92nd percentile GPU ranking is the primary contributor, while the Ryzen 5 5500's 73rd percentile CPU ranking shows it is a mid-range processor paired with a top-tier graphics card.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows 150 FPS average at 1440p Ultra. This is a playable frame rate for most displays, though it is 47% lower than the 282 FPS average at 1440p Medium, making Medium the better choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 248 FPS average at Low settings, 178 FPS average at Medium settings with a minimum of 152 FPS and maximum of 205 FPS, 148 FPS average at High settings, and 95 FPS average at Ultra settings. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent performance scaling, with Ultra delivering 61.7% lower frame rates than Low.

At 2560x1440, the results are substantially higher. Low settings produce 392 FPS average, Medium produces 282 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS and maximum of 324 FPS, High produces 233 FPS average, and Ultra produces 150 FPS average. The 1440p results show that this combo excels at this resolution, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining 150 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 61.7%, identical to the scaling observed at 4K, which indicates consistent performance scaling across resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its highest frame rates. Low settings deliver 477 FPS average, Medium delivers 390 FPS average with a minimum of 332 FPS and maximum of 449 FPS, High delivers 323 FPS average, and Ultra delivers 208 FPS average. The 1080p results demonstrate that the Ryzen 5 5500 can sustain very high frame rates, though the 477 FPS at Low suggests the CPU is nearing its throughput ceiling at this resolution and settings combination.

The Medium preset results are notable for their stability. The measured minimums at Medium — 152 FPS at 4K, 240 FPS at 1440p, and 332 FPS at 1080p — show that frame pacing remains consistent even during demanding gameplay moments. The maximums at Medium — 205 FPS at 4K, 324 FPS at 1440p, and 449 FPS at 1080p — indicate that the combo has significant headroom during lighter scenes. This stability makes Medium the most reliable preset for maintaining high refresh rates without sudden drops.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why this combo ranks so highly. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration is far beyond what Undisputed requires, ensuring that texture streaming and memory allocation never become performance bottlenecks at any resolution or settings preset.

The RTX 5090's clock speeds are 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units, produce 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. The card also includes 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores, though these are less relevant for a sports title like Undisputed. The 5 nm process node from TSMC allows this level of performance within a 575 W TDP and dual-slot form factor.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its top-tier status. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 and PassMark G3D score of 39650 place it at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (0.3% difference), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (0.6% difference), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1% difference). The RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79842 is 1.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X, its nearest rival with a higher score.

In Undisputed specifically, the GPU's role is evident from the frame rate scaling. At 4K, the combo achieves 248 FPS at Low settings, which drops to 95 FPS at Ultra — a 61.7% reduction. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the graphics card's rendering throughput becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 5090's massive memory bandwidth and compute throughput allow it to maintain high frame rates even at 4K Ultra, where it still delivers 95 FPS average.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process. It operates at a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, delivering 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and connects via PCIe Gen 3.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a mid-range processor with respectable multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 place it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The Geekbench multi-core score of 7976 and single-core score of 1730 further confirm its positioning. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (-0.1% difference), Intel Core i5-12500 (-0.4% difference), Intel Core i7-10700F (0.5% difference), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (-0.7% difference). The average benchmark score of 19593 is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11600KF, indicating these processors offer similar overall computational performance.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 477 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 5090 with enough draw calls and physics calculations to sustain extremely high frame rates. However, the 477 FPS at 1080p Low represents a 22.3% increase over the 1080p Medium result of 390 FPS, which is a larger jump than the 39.3% increase seen from 1440p Low to 1080p Low. This indicates that at 1080p Low, the CPU is approaching its throughput limit.

The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Undisputed's demands, as the game does not heavily utilize multi-threading. The 3DMark single-thread score of 836 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 233 indicate that single-thread performance is adequate for this title. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game's physics and AI calculations, and the PCIe Gen 3 interface does not bottleneck the RTX 5090's PCIe 5.0 connection in this workload. At 4K resolutions, the CPU's role diminishes significantly, as the GPU becomes the primary performance determinant, and the measured 4K results show only minor variations across settings that are consistent with GPU-bound behavior.