Undisputed

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 TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, this processor demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability: it scores 18,309 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,584 in single-core. The 3DMark results show scaling from 882 in single-thread to 5,659 in max-threads, indicating that the CPU scales well with additional thread utilization. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 21,541 and single-thread score of 3,256 place it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,765.

The measured FPS data for Undisputed reveals how this CPU interacts with the game. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 362.2 FPS average — a frame rate far beyond what any display can typically show, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from Low to Ultra settings. However, the data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 60.7 FPS, which is more indicative of GPU limitations than CPU constraints, given that the CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 4,798 and max-thread score of 5,659 show strong parallel processing capability.

The Ryzen 5 5600's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.6% faster), AMD EPYC 9554P (0.6% slower), AMD EPYC 9534 (0.6% slower), and Intel Core i7-11700F (0.9% slower). These deltas are minimal, showing that the 5600 sits in a competitive performance band for its class.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 sufficient for Undisputed at high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 362.2 FPS average, and at 1440p Low it reaches 261.9 FPS. These results show the CPU provides more than enough processing power for the game, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21,765, placing it 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9554P (21,899) and 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9534 (21,900). It trails the Intel Core i7-11700F (21,957) by 0.9%, but leads the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21,635) by 0.6%.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded capability for gaming workloads?

A: The CPU scores 18,309 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5,659 in 3DMark max-threads. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 21,541 reflects strong parallel performance, which helps maintain consistent frame rates in Undisputed's physics-heavy boxing simulations.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 362.2 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 60.7 FPS. The frame rate scaling across resolutions follows a GPU-bound pattern, with the CPU maintaining adequate performance even at lower settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect game results?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 scores 2,584 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 882 in 3DMark single-thread. These scores indicate strong per-core performance, which is beneficial for games that rely on single-threaded game logic. The 1080p results (213.4 FPS at High) confirm this.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,765. This places it in the upper tier of desktop processors, well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows clear resolution scaling patterns for this combo in Undisputed. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 362.2 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 261.9 FPS (a 27.7% reduction), and at 4K Low it falls to 163.4 FPS (a further 37.6% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 3080's rendering load increases significantly with pixel count.

For High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute values: 213.4 FPS at 1080p, 156.1 FPS at 1440p (26.9% drop), and 99.7 FPS at 4K (36.1% drop from 1440p). The Medium preset shows 259.5 FPS at 1080p, 186.8 FPS at 1440p (28.0% drop), and 119.9 FPS at 4K (35.8% drop from 1440p).

The Ultra preset demonstrates the most dramatic scaling: 139.6 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 102.6 FPS at 1440p (26.5% reduction), and then to 60.7 FPS at 4K (40.8% reduction from 1440p). The increasingly large percentage drops at 4K Ultra indicate that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU maintains adequate performance throughout. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, players should expect roughly half the frame rate of 1080p at the same settings, with the gap widening as settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 474th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 70th percentile of all system configurations. This ranking reflects a strong pairing that delivers high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark performance supports this ranking. The RTX 3080 scores 25,086 in PassMark G3D and 14,397 in GPU compute, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,407. Its average benchmark score of 35,787 places it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (0.2% faster), AMD Radeon 880M (0.4% slower), AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (0.9% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (1.0% slower).

The combo's rank of 474 out of 1,580 indicates that while this pairing is not at the absolute top of the database, it delivers performance that exceeds the majority of configurations tested. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 60.7 FPS, which is playable for most sports titles. At 1440p, the system exceeds 100 FPS across all settings, and at 1080p it surpasses 139 FPS even at Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For 4K gaming, the High preset provides the best balance, delivering 99.7 FPS average — well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 60.7 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K offers 119.9 FPS, which is excellent but may not show significant visual improvements over High.

For 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 102.6 FPS, making it the recommended choice for players with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The High preset at 156.1 FPS is also excellent for those seeking maximum smoothness, while Medium at 186.8 FPS and Low at 261.9 FPS provide increasingly higher frame rates for competitive play.

At 1080p, all settings produce playable frame rates. The Ultra preset achieves 139.6 FPS, which is sufficient for most displays. However, for 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, the High preset at 213.4 FPS or Medium at 259.5 FPS are better choices. The Low preset at 362.2 FPS is only necessary for extreme competitive scenarios or very high refresh rate displays.

The data indicates that the High preset offers the best overall experience across all resolutions, with frame rates ranging from 99.7 FPS at 4K to 213.4 FPS at 1080p. This preset balances visual quality with performance, avoiding the significant frame rate penalties of Ultra while providing superior visuals to Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers the following average FPS across settings:

• Low: 362.2 FPS
• Medium: 259.5 FPS
• High: 213.4 FPS
• Ultra: 139.6 FPS

The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 61.5% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes significant GPU load even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the measured results are:

• Low: 261.9 FPS
• Medium: 186.8 FPS
• High: 156.1 FPS
• Ultra: 102.6 FPS

The 1440p results show a similar scaling pattern, with Ultra delivering 60.8% lower FPS than Low.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the data shows:

• Low: 163.4 FPS
• Medium: 119.9 FPS
• High: 99.7 FPS
• Ultra: 60.7 FPS

The 4K Ultra result of 60.7 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, while 4K Low at 163.4 FPS demonstrates the GPU's capability to handle high frame rates even at 4K when settings are reduced.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, with a GA102 chip containing 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with memory clocked at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its 8,704 shading units, 272 TMUs, and 96 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s. The card includes 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, supporting FP32 and FP16 compute at 29.77 TFLOPS each.

The RTX 3080's benchmark performance is strong: it scores 25,086 in PassMark G3D, 14,397 in GPU compute, and 167,014 in Geekbench OpenCL. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,407 reflects modern API performance. The GPU holds the 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 35,787.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is clearly demonstrated by the resolution and settings scaling. The 4K Ultra result of 60.7 FPS represents the GPU's maximum sustained load in this game, while 1080p Low at 362.2 FPS shows the GPU's raw throughput potential. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth prove sufficient for all tested settings, with no evidence of memory-related stuttering or frame drops in the measured data.

The RTX 3080's nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks include the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (0.2% faster), AMD Radeon 880M (0.4% slower), AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (0.9% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (1.0% slower). These close margins indicate the 3080 remains competitive in its performance class, though the measured FPS data shows it is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions and settings in Undisputed.