Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 pairing delivers a robust fighting-game experience in Undisputed, with the data showing a clear bias toward performance at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, resolution scaling, and optimal settings based strictly on the measured results.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The chip has a 32 MB shared L3 cache, along with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU is unlocked for overclocking and fits the AMD Socket AM4.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5600 shows strong single-thread capability with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584. Multi-threaded performance is solid for its class, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9158. The processor's 3dmark scores scale from 1737 at 2 threads to 5659 at max threads, indicating good thread scaling that benefits modern game engines.

The CPU's percentile ranking sits at 74 versus all CPUs, placing it in the upper quartile of processors tested. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, posts an average score of 20454, a mere 0.1% difference from the 5600's average benchmark score of 20468. This puts the 5600 in a competitive position for gaming workloads.

For Undisputed, a sports title, the game's logic, opponent AI, and physics calculations are likely to stress single-thread performance, where the 5600 excels. The measured frame rates at low settings, which reduce GPU load and highlight CPU limitations, show the processor handling 288 FPS at 1080p, 208 FPS at 1440p, and 132 FPS at 4K. These numbers reveal that even at lower resolutions, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is based on the Navi 32 chip using the RDNA 3.0 architecture (codename Wheat Nas) fabricated on a 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The memory runs at 2438 MHz, effective 19.5 Gbps. It includes 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units, along with 40 ray tracing cores.

This card is a dual-slot design measuring 267 mm in length, requiring a 550 W power supply and 2x 8-pin power connectors. It supports PCIe 4.0 x16 and offers display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C. The GPU's compute capability is rated at 25.18 TFLOPS for FP32, which is substantial for rasterized rendering.

In GPU benchmarks, the RX 7700 posts a Passmark G3D score of 20974 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 106028. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 58, indicating it performs better than a majority of graphics cards tested. The nearest rival, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has an average score of 16129, a 1.7% difference from the RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15852.

The 16 GB VRAM is particularly relevant for Undisputed at high resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 50, likely due to the GPU being fully utilized and possibly VRAM pressure from high-resolution textures. At 4K High, the card delivers 78 FPS, suggesting that the VRAM capacity is sufficient at these settings, but the GPU's raw compute power is the limiting factor at Ultra. The GPU's 96 ROPs and 160 TMUs are adequate for a fighting game's visual effects, which include character models and arena environments.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates across resolutions provide a clear picture of system scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 288 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 208 FPS; and at 4K Low, it falls to 132 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, suggesting that the CPU and GPU are working in tandem, but the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

Looking at High settings, the FPS drops from 171 at 1080p to 124 at 1440p (a 27% reduction) and then to 78 at 4K (a 37% reduction from 1440p). The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p compared to the Low settings suggests that the CPU is less of a bottleneck at higher graphical detail levels, as the GPU is doing more work per frame.

At Medium settings, the frame rates are 207 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, and from 1440p to 4K is 37%. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting component at 4K, as the FPS reduction percentage increases with resolution.

Ultra settings show the most significant scaling: 110 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 38% drop from 1440p to 4K confirm that the GPU is saturated at Ultra, with the 4K result being the lowest of all tested combinations.

The data suggests that this combo is well-balanced at 1080p and 1440p, where both CPU and GPU contribute to frame rates. At 4K, the RX 7700's compute resources are the limiting factor, especially at higher settings. The CPU maintains high frame rates at low settings across all resolutions, demonstrating it is not holding back the system.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 288, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest measured average FPS is 50, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7700?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 288 FPS, and even at 4K Low, it maintains 132 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest competitor in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RX 7700's average benchmark score is 15852. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has an average score of 16129, a 1.7% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, a 1% difference.

Q: What is the difference in performance between 1440p High and 4K High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 124. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS drops to 78. This represents a 37% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 7700 sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The measured data shows playable frame rates at 4K High (78 FPS) and 4K Medium (95 FPS). At 4K Ultra, the FPS drops to 50, but this is likely due to GPU compute limits rather than VRAM exhaustion, as the card's 16 GB capacity is ample for this game's requirements.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 1284 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the top half of all systems tested for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1284 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested, specifically in the 54th percentile of performance. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's substantial 16 GB VRAM and compute capability.

The CPU's percentile of 74 versus all CPUs indicates it is a strong processor, but the GPU's percentile of 58 versus all GPUs drags the overall combo ranking down slightly. This is expected, as the RX 7700 is a mid-range card, while the 5600 is a highly capable mid-range CPU with a strong price-to-performance ratio (though pricing is not discussed here).

In the context of the game's requirements, this ranking is respectable. The measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are high enough for competitive play, while 4K performance is playable at Medium and High settings. The combo outperforms many systems with higher-tier CPUs but weaker GPUs, and it holds its own against systems with similar hardware configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience balances visual quality with smooth frame rates. For 1080p displays, Medium settings provide an average FPS of 207, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for fighting games and offers a significant visual improvement over Low settings (288 FPS). If you have a high refresh rate monitor, High settings at 171 FPS are also excellent, providing a more detailed image while still maintaining high responsiveness.

At 1440p, Medium settings deliver 150 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate gaming. High settings at 124 FPS are also very playable and offer better visual fidelity. Ultra settings at 80 FPS are acceptable for those prioritizing image quality, but Medium or High provide a better balance for most players.

For 4K, the choice is more constrained. Medium settings yield 95 FPS, which is smooth and suitable for most displays. High settings at 78 FPS are still playable and offer improved textures and effects. Ultra settings at 50 FPS may be acceptable for players who prioritize visuals over smoothness, but the 80 FPS minimum at Medium (measured as min FPS) makes it the safer choice for consistent performance.

The data shows that the "sweet spot" for this combo is Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the FPS is 207; at 1440p Medium, it is 150; and at 4K Medium, it is 95. These settings provide the best frame rate headroom while still delivering a visually appealing experience. For players with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p, High settings are recommended, as they maintain frame rates above 120 FPS. At 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it keeps the frame rate above 90 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual detail.