Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 lands at rank 2893 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. That places this pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, and the percentile data for each component corroborates this positioning: the CPU sits at the 74th percentile against all tested processors, while the GPU sits at the 63rd percentile against all tested graphics cards. In practical terms, this is a combination that prioritizes balanced, mainstream performance rather than chasing high-end frame rates, and the game's measured results reflect that.

What is striking is how close the CPU's average benchmark score is to its nearest rivals. The Ryzen 5 5600 posts an average score of 20468, which is only 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20454), 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425), and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9454P (20422). The margin to the AMD EPYC 7713 (20363) is a slightly larger 0.5%. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU is not the differentiator here; the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking is what caps the combo's overall position.

The combo rank of 2893 out of 3718 means roughly 22% of tested combinations perform better in this title. That is not a flattering number, but it is also not a condemnation. For a 1080p-focused setup, the data shows this pairing can deliver smooth gameplay at high settings, and at 1440p it remains viable with some settings adjustments. The 4K results, however, reveal the GPU's limitations clearly. This is a combo that knows its place: it is built for 1080p and entry-level 1440p, not for pushing pixels at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1626 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. These are modest numbers by modern standards, and the benchmark data reflects a card that performs best when not overloaded with resolution and settings demands.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is to maintain frame pacing without bottlenecking the CPU. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 210 FPS average, which is far beyond what any 60 Hz or 144 Hz display needs. The card's 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs are sufficient for this workload at lower settings. Moving to 1080p Medium, the average drops to 151 FPS, and at High it falls to 125 FPS. These numbers show the GPU scaling predictably with settings, with no sudden cliff that would indicate a driver or architecture issue.

The card's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for this game at the tested resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37, and while the data does not list VRAM usage, the steep decline from 4K High (57 FPS) to 4K Ultra (37 FPS) suggests that the memory bus width and bandwidth are being saturated. The 128-bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions, not the raw compute power. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 8.928 TFLOPS is respectable for 1080p, but it is simply not enough to feed a 4K panel at high settings in a physics-heavy sports title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 74 mm² and 4,150 million transistors. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

For a sports game like Undisputed, the CPU's job is to handle the simulation logic, physics, and AI without becoming a bottleneck. The benchmark data shows the Ryzen 5 5600 is more than capable of this. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18309 in multicore and 2584 in single-core. Geekbench results show 9158 in multicore and 1936 in single-core. PassMark multithread scores 21541, and single-thread scores 3256. These numbers indicate a processor that can feed a mid-range GPU without breaking a sweat.

The interesting part is how the CPU's performance interacts with the GPU at different resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 210 FPS, which is a CPU-bound scenario; the GPU is not the limiting factor at that point. The Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread strength, evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 882, keeps the frame rate high. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is largely idle waiting on the GPU, as evidenced by the drop to 37 FPS. This is a classic case of a balanced mid-range combo where the bottleneck shifts based on workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the results are as follows: Low averages 210 FPS, Medium averages 151 FPS with minimums of 128 and maximums of 173, High averages 125 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 59 FPS drop, which is significant but expected given the setting jump. The Medium row's minimum of 128 FPS is above the 60 Hz threshold, meaning there is no noticeable stutter at that setting.

Moving to 1440p, the numbers scale down predictably. Low averages 151 FPS, Medium averages 109 FPS with minimums of 93 and maximums of 125, High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The Medium minimum of 93 FPS is still well above playable thresholds. The High setting at 90 FPS is smooth, but the Ultra setting at 58 FPS is borderline; it is technically playable but may dip below 60 FPS during intense moments.

At 4K, the results show the GPU's limitations. Low averages 96 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS with minimums of 59 and maximums of 79, High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The Medium minimum of 59 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target, which could cause perceptible stuttering on a 60 Hz display. The High setting at 57 FPS is similar, and Ultra at 37 FPS is not a viable option for competitive play. The data shows that 4K is only playable at Low settings, and even then, the 96 FPS average is not consistent enough to guarantee a locked frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a story of GPU limitation. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 210 at 1080p to 151 at 1440p and then to 96 at 4K. That is a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but not as severe as the drop at higher settings. At Medium settings, the drop is from 151 at 1080p to 109 at 1440p and then to 69 at 4K — a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K as well, but the absolute numbers are lower.

The High settings show a different pattern: 125 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. That is a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K, again consistent. The Ultra settings drop from 80 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 1440p to 37 FPS at 4K — a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K.

The consistency of the 54% drop across all settings is telling. It indicates that the resolution scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate, not by the CPU or the game's engine inefficiencies. The RX 6600's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 12 threads and high single-thread score, is not the constraint here; the GPU is.

What this means for the user is simple: if you are playing at 1080p, you have headroom to increase settings. If you are playing at 1440p, you need to be selective about settings. If you are playing at 4K, you are fighting the GPU's hardware limits.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with Medium settings. The Medium preset at 1080p yields an average of 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and leaves room for frame drops without visible stutter. The High preset at 125 FPS is also excellent, and the 26 FPS difference between Medium and High may be worth it for visual fidelity. However, the Medium preset's minimum of 128 FPS provides a more consistent experience than High, which has no listed minimum.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, with an average of 109 FPS and a minimum of 93 FPS. This is a smooth experience for most displays. The High preset at 90 FPS is also playable, but the Ultra preset at 58 FPS is not recommended because it sits below the 60 FPS target. The data shows that 1440p Medium is the highest setting that guarantees a consistent frame rate above 60 FPS.

At 4K, the only playable option is Low, which averages 96 FPS. The Medium preset at 69 FPS has a minimum of 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold and could cause stuttering. High at 57 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS are not viable. The data suggests that 4K is not a realistic target for this combo unless you are willing to sacrifice visual quality and accept occasional frame dips.

For the best overall experience, the recommendation is 1080p Medium or High, depending on your preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate consistency. The Ryzen 5 5600's strong single-thread performance ensures that the CPU will not hold you back at these settings, and the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p. This is a combo that rewards conservative settings choices; push it too hard at higher resolutions, and the GPU's limitations become immediately apparent.