Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a robust performance profile in Undisputed, a sports title released in October 2023. This combination achieves a combo rank of 1184 out of 2813 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. Across all resolutions and settings, the measured frame rates reveal a system that is consistently capable, though the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts noticeably as resolution increases, with the data indicating that the RTX 3070 becomes the primary limiter at 4K while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 3D V-Cache helps maintain high minimums at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K, but the magnitude of that decline varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 308 FPS at 1920x1080 to 222 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 86 FPS, and then further to 141 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54% decrease from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is substantial but still leaves the system well above playable thresholds. The scaling at Low settings suggests that the CPU is doing significant work at 1080p, as the frame rates are exceptionally high, but the GPU begins to take over as the pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with slightly smaller absolute drops: 221 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a measured minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 116 FPS, indicating that while the average is solid, there is some variance in frame delivery at this setting. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium is a 54% reduction, mirroring the Low preset's percentage drop, which suggests that the limiting factor is consistent across these settings.

High settings show a more dramatic scaling curve: 183 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 54%, again consistent with the other presets. However, the absolute values are lower, reflecting the increased GPU workload. The 4K High result of 84 FPS is still comfortably playable, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K (a 48 FPS drop) indicates that the RTX 3070's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions.

Ultra settings exhibit the steepest scaling, with 118 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K reduction is 54%, matching the other presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS is the only measured value that dips below the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that at Ultra settings and 4K resolution, the RTX 3070 is the clear bottleneck, as the frame rate is driven primarily by GPU compute and memory bandwidth rather than CPU capabilities. The consistent 54% scaling across all settings suggests that the game's engine scales predictably with resolution, and the system's overall performance is well-balanced until the highest settings at 4K push the GPU to its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 achieves a rank of 1184 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all tested configurations. This ranking reflects a system that is capable but not at the top tier, which is consistent with the RTX 3070's overall GPU percentile of 61 and the CPU's percentile of 85. The gap between the CPU's strong percentile and the combo's mid-pack ranking indicates that in this game, the GPU is the more significant factor in determining overall performance.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's average benchmark score of 37018 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, deltaPct 0.2), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, deltaPct -0.2), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, deltaPct 0.2). The only rival with a slightly larger difference is the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, deltaPct -0.3). These sub-0.5% deltas indicate that the 5500X3D is essentially performance-equivalent to these CPUs in synthetic benchmarks, and the fact that the combo still ranks in the 42nd percentile suggests that the GPU is the differentiating factor.

For the GPU, the RTX 3070's average benchmark score of 17208 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083, deltaPct 0.7), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037, deltaPct 1), and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019, deltaPct 1.1). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17468, deltaPct -1.5) is slightly ahead. These small deltas in synthetic benchmarks do not fully capture the gaming performance, but they indicate that the RTX 3070 is a mid-to-upper tier GPU that competes closely with its immediate rivals. The combo rank of 1184 suggests that in Undisputed specifically, this pairing performs adequately but does not excel beyond what the individual components would predict.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process, containing 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines, along with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is connected via a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes increasingly prominent as resolution rises. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 308 FPS, which is so high that the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the RTX 3070 has ample headroom. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 54 FPS, indicating that the GPU's compute capabilities and memory bandwidth are being fully utilized. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this title, as the game does not appear to exceed this limit at any tested setting, but the bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is likely a constraint at 4K with higher quality presets.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are sufficient for the game's demands, but the 54 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that the shading units are working at near capacity. The pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s also becomes a factor at 4K, where the sheer number of pixels to fill increases exponentially. The RTX 3070's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162, Geekbench OpenCL score of 112821, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 21022 all point to a GPU that is capable but not top-tier, and the measured FPS data confirms that it delivers playable performance in Undisputed up to 1440p Ultra and 4K High, with 4K Ultra being the only setting where it falls below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 308 FPS, which is exceptional and indicates that the CPU and GPU are both operating well within their limits. Medium settings yield 221 FPS average with a minimum of 188 FPS and maximum of 255 FPS, showing consistent frame delivery. High settings drop to 183 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 118 FPS average. The 1080p results show that even at Ultra, the system maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings produce 222 FPS average, Medium settings yield 160 FPS average with a minimum of 136 FPS and maximum of 184 FPS, High settings deliver 132 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 85 FPS average. The 1440p results indicate that the system is well-suited for this resolution, with even Ultra settings maintaining an average above 80 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios. The Medium settings minimum of 136 FPS shows that frame pacing remains consistent even under load.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance becomes more varied. Low settings produce 141 FPS average, Medium settings yield 101 FPS average with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 116 FPS, High settings deliver 84 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS average. The 4K results reveal that the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor at this resolution, particularly at Ultra settings where the average falls below 60 FPS. The Medium settings minimum of 86 FPS is still playable, but the variance between minimum and maximum (30 FPS) suggests that the GPU is working harder to maintain performance. The 4K Low result of 141 FPS is surprisingly high, indicating that the CPU can still push frames at this resolution when the GPU workload is reduced.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with a die size of 74 mm². It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU features a unique cache configuration with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a hallmark of the X3D series. This large L3 cache is designed to improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency and increasing data hit rates.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where frame rates are exceptionally high. At 1080p Low, the 308 FPS average suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain extremely high frame rates. The 96 MB L3 cache likely helps with the game's physics and AI computations, which can be data-intensive. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 2941 and multithread score of 20363 indicate solid performance, but the 3D V-Cache is the distinguishing feature that gives it an edge in gaming workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show that it is performance-equivalent to the Ryzen 5 5600F, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Core Ultra 5 225, all within 0.2% of its average score. However, the 5500X3D's larger L3 cache likely provides a gaming advantage that is not captured in synthetic benchmarks. In this game, the CPU appears to be well-matched with the RTX 3070, as the system does not show signs of CPU bottlenecking at any resolution. The 4K Low result of 141 FPS is particularly telling, as it demonstrates that the CPU can still deliver high frame rates even when the GPU is under less stress. The CPU's percentile of 85 versus all CPUs indicates that it is a strong performer, and in this game, it complements the GPU well without becoming a limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with Ultra settings achieving 85 FPS average and High settings reaching 132 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the system can exceed 300 FPS at Low settings, but 1440p provides a better visual experience while maintaining high frame rates.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Low, the system achieves 141 FPS average, and at 4K Medium, it reaches 101 FPS average with a minimum of 86 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that 4K Ultra is not ideal for this setup.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, which is essentially identical to the Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, deltaPct 0.2), the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, deltaPct -0.2), and the Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, deltaPct 0.2). The Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, deltaPct -0.3) is also within 0.3% of its score.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it affect gaming?

A: The RTX 3070 has a percentile of 61 versus all GPUs, indicating it is above average but not top-tier. In Undisputed, this translates to strong performance up to 1440p Ultra (85 FPS), but at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with the average dropping to 54 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208, which is slightly ahead of the RX 7600 XT (17083, deltaPct 0.7) and GTX 690 (17037, deltaPct 1), but slightly behind the Tesla K40c (17468, deltaPct -1.5). The HD 7970M (17019, deltaPct 1.1) is also close.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 308 FPS, which is so high that it is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU has significant headroom. However, at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 118 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes more involved as settings increase.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the system can comfortably run Ultra settings at 118 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset offers 221 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual quality difference between Medium and Ultra is substantial enough that Ultra is recommended for most users at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, High settings provide the best experience, with 132 FPS average that is smooth and visually appealing. The Ultra preset at 85 FPS average is also viable, but the 47 FPS drop from High to Ultra may be noticeable in fast-moving scenes. For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, Medium at 160 FPS average is an excellent choice, as it maintains a high minimum of 136 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system requires more careful setting selection. High settings at 84 FPS average are playable and offer good visual quality, making this the recommended preset for 4K. Medium settings at 101 FPS average provide a smoother experience, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the 17 FPS gain. Ultra settings at 54 FPS average are not recommended, as the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold and could result in less fluid gameplay. Low settings at 141 FPS average are viable for users who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the visual quality is significantly reduced.

Overall, the data indicates that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p High, offering 132 FPS average with good visual fidelity, or 4K High at 84 FPS for users willing to accept slightly lower frame rates for higher resolution. The system is well-balanced and provides a wide range of playable settings across all tested resolutions.