Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 presents a fascinating study in bottleneck dynamics within Undisputed. This combination pairs a 6-core, 12-thread APU from the Zen 3 generation with a high-end Ampere architecture GPU, and the measured frame rates reveal a complex interaction between resolution, settings, and component limits.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a dramatic and predictable decline in average frame rates as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline tells a compelling story about which component is driving performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 238 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 157 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. Scaling further to 4K yields 87 FPS, which is another 45% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep, almost linear drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings suggests the GPU is being increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.

However, the picture shifts significantly when examining higher settings. At Ultra settings, the average frame rates are 113 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p here is 39 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 33 FPS. This is a more gradual curve compared to Low settings, indicating that at Ultra, the workload is more balanced, but the GPU is still the primary constraint. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46 FPS (87 vs 41), which is substantial.

The implication is clear: the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor at 4K, especially with higher graphical presets. The RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the 4K resolution. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU has so much headroom that the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600G, becomes the primary bottleneck. The difference between 1080p Low (238 FPS) and 1440p Low (157 FPS) is a massive 81 FPS, which is a much larger absolute gap than the 44 FPS gap between 1440p Low and 4K Low. This suggests that the CPU can maintain high frame rates up to a point, but the GPU's rendering load at higher resolutions quickly outpaces the CPU's ability to feed it.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its architecture is Zen 3, built on a 7 nm process. In this game, the CPU's role is critical for maintaining high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is fully capable of delivering high frame rates, but its performance ceiling is reached when paired with the RTX 3080 at 1080p. The 3DMark single-thread score of 872 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1409 suggest that the processor’s individual core performance is strong, which is beneficial for a sports title like Undisputed that may rely on a primary game thread for physics and AI.

The multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10551 and a Geekbench multicore score of 8428. This indicates that the 12 threads can handle background tasks and complex game logic without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. However, the data shows that at 1080p Low, the frame rate is 238 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum output for this game. The fact that the 1440p Low frame rate is 157 FPS, a 34% drop, while the 4K Low is 87 FPS, a 45% drop from 1440p, suggests that the CPU is not the primary limiter at higher resolutions, but it is the ceiling at 1080p. The processor's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for the task, but the pairing of a 6-core CPU with a top-tier GPU creates an imbalance that is most evident at the lowest resolution.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the measured data is 238 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 41 FPS. This is the lowest average frame rate measured across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p. The frame rate at 1080p Low (238 FPS) is significantly higher than at 1440p Low (157 FPS), suggesting the GPU has headroom that the CPU cannot fill.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution, the Medium preset averages 127 FPS, while the High preset averages 98 FPS. This is a difference of 29 FPS.

Q: Does the combo provide a smooth experience at 4K Medium settings?

A: The 4K Medium preset shows an average of 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. This suggests a stable experience that stays above the 60 FPS threshold for most of the time.

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

A: The combo rank is 2432 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank in Undisputed is 2432 out of 3718 tested combinations. This placement indicates that while this is a capable pairing, it is not among the top performers for this specific title. The rank suggests that many other combos, likely those with newer CPUs or more balanced pairings, achieve higher frame rates. The Ryzen 5 5600G is a processor with an integrated GPU, which often places it in a different performance tier than dedicated high-end CPUs. Even though it is paired with a strong GPU like the RTX 3080, the CPU’s performance ceiling at lower resolutions likely drags down the overall rank.

The rank of 2432 out of 3718 puts this combo in the 65th percentile. This means that about 35% of tested combos perform worse, while 65% perform better. The data suggests that for a game like Undisputed, which may not be heavily multi-threaded, the single-thread performance of the CPU is key. The Ryzen 5 5600G has a Passmark single-thread score of 3177, which is decent, but the RTX 3080’s immense power is not fully utilized at 1080p. The ranking reflects this mismatch, as the combo is held back by the CPU in lower-resolution scenarios that are common in competitive play.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For a high refresh rate 1080p monitor, the High preset is a strong choice, delivering an average of 148 FPS. This is well above the 144 Hz threshold, providing a smooth and responsive experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides a very playable 113 FPS, but the 35 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not be worth the visual upgrade for some users.

For 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 127 FPS and a minimum of 108 FPS. This ensures a smooth experience on most 1440p high-refresh monitors. The High preset at 1440p averages 98 FPS, which is still good, but the Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, with an average of 70 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. This provides a playable experience that occasionally dips to 60 FPS but generally stays above it. The High preset at 4K averages 54 FPS, which may be acceptable for some, but the Medium preset offers a more stable frame time. The Ultra preset at 4K, averaging 41 FPS, is not recommended for a competitive experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average FPS, with minimum and maximum values where available, for each resolution and settings combination.

1920x1080:

• Ultra: Average 113 FPS.
• High: Average 148 FPS.
• Medium: Average 193 FPS, with a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 222 FPS.
• Low: Average 238 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: Average 74 FPS.
• High: Average 98 FPS.
• Medium: Average 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 146 FPS.
• Low: Average 157 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: Average 41 FPS.
• High: Average 54 FPS.
• Medium: Average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS.
• Low: Average 87 FPS.

These numbers show a consistent pattern: the RTX 3080 is capable of high frame rates, but the CPU bottleneck at 1080p is evident in the Low setting results. The scaling from Medium to High to Ultra is consistent across all resolutions, with each step up in quality costing a significant number of frames.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a powerhouse built on the Ampere architecture, featuring 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores. Its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus provides a massive 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 1440 MHz and a boost of 1710 MHz. In Undisputed, the GPU’s role becomes more prominent as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, with the frame rates dropping from 87 FPS at Low to 41 FPS at Ultra.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for this game, but the memory bandwidth and capacity are the limiting factors at 4K. The 10 GB VRAM is adequate for 4K textures, but the demanding pixel shader work at this resolution is what causes the frame rate to drop. The Passmark G3D score of 25086 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 place this GPU in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a high-end part. However, its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon RX 6600M, have similar average benchmark scores, showing that the RTX 3080 is not at the very top of the performance stack.

The data indicates that the RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing at 1440p and 4K, but it is held back by the CPU at 1080p. The GPU's performance is consistently strong, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a typical pixel-bound curve, with the Ultra preset at 4K being the most demanding scenario. The GPU's boost clock of 1710 MHz is sustained under load, but the 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU are practical considerations for system builders. The visual quality improvements from Low to Ultra at 4K are substantial, but the 46 FPS difference between the two presets highlights the GPU's struggle to maintain high frame rates at this resolution.