Undisputed

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Undisputed presents a fascinating study in bottleneck dynamics. The data reveals a system where the CPU, a 6-core Zen 3 part, is pushed to its absolute limits by a GPU that is among the most powerful available. The measured frame rates show that while the RTX 4090 can produce staggering numbers, the Ryzen 5 5600GT ultimately defines the ceiling of performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU's work becomes the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic sign of CPU limitation at the lower end and a shift toward GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 315.4 FPS, but this drops to 228.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 142.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54.8% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial scaling factor.

The most telling data point is the Low settings row. At 1080p Low, the system produces 522.9 FPS, which is an extraordinary number that clearly exceeds what most displays can even show. However, the scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a drop to 386.9 FPS, a 26% decline. When moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 243.7 FPS, another 37% reduction. This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the GPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p — the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are being taxed to their maximum. The fact that the Ryzen 5 5600GT's boost clock of 4.60 GHz is being fully utilized is the only way such high frame rates are achieved, but the architecture's limits are clear.

When examining the Ultra settings, the scaling is much more dramatic. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 203.2 FPS, which drops to 145.8 FPS at 1440p and then to 95.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, showing that the increased pixel count and visual complexity are now squarely on the shoulders of the RTX 4090. The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are being utilized more heavily, but the CPU is still contributing to the overall frame time. The data suggests that the sweet spot for this pairing is at 1440p, where the balance between the two components is most even.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a monster of a graphics card, with 16,384 shading units and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for handling the high-resolution textures and effects that Undisputed can throw at it. The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the theoretical peak, but in practice, the card's role is determined by how much work the CPU can feed it.

At 1080p, the RTX 4090 is severely underutilized. The fact that the Low preset yields 522.9 FPS suggests the GPU is nowhere near its limits, as the CPU is the one struggling to keep up. The benchmark results for the GPU, such as a Passmark G3D score of 38,194 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 317,684, place it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs, indicating its immense compute power. However, in Undisputed, the RTX 4090's role becomes more prominent as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the card is finally taxed, producing 95.9 FPS, which is still an excellent result but shows a clear transition to GPU-bound territory.

The VRAM capacity is another factor. With 24 GB available, the card never comes close to running out of memory, even at 4K Ultra. This means that the GPU's performance is not hampered by memory constraints, allowing it to focus purely on rendering. The memory clock of 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective, ensures that the bandwidth is sufficient for the most demanding scenes. In a game like Undisputed, which is a sports title, the graphical load may not be as intense as in a AAA open-world game, but the RTX 4090's role is to provide headroom, which it does abundantly.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested combinations, this pairing achieves a combo rank of 50 out of 1,580 total combos. This places it in the top 3.2% of all tested configurations, which is a remarkable achievement. The high rank is almost entirely attributable to the RTX 4090's raw power, as the Ryzen 5 5600GT is not a top-tier CPU by any stretch. The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of processors, but its average benchmark score of 20,740 is closely matched by rivals like the Intel Core i7-10700 (20,746) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20,680).

The deltaPct values show that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is essentially on par with its nearest rivals, with a 0% difference from the i7-10700 and a 0.3% advantage over the 5600X. This indicates that the CPU is not a standout performer, yet the combo's rank of 50 is driven by the GPU's exceptional capabilities. The data implies that if the same RTX 4090 were paired with a more powerful CPU, the rank could be even higher, but the current configuration still delivers a top-tier gaming experience. The fact that this combo outperforms 1,530 other combinations confirms the GPU's dominance, even when held back by a mid-range processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates are 522.9 FPS on Low, 384.6 FPS on Medium, 315.4 FPS on High, and 203.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers are exceptionally high, with the Low preset exceeding 500 FPS, which is beyond the refresh rate of virtually any consumer monitor. The Medium and High presets also produce frame rates well above 300 FPS, indicating that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of much more.

Moving to 1440p, the average frame rates are 386.9 FPS on Low, 279.1 FPS on Medium, 228.7 FPS on High, and 145.8 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly a 25-30% reduction across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. The Ultra preset at 1440p still manages 145.8 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play, but the gap between Low and Ultra has widened to 241.1 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to take on more work.

At 4K, the average frame rates are 243.7 FPS on Low, 172.4 FPS on Medium, 142.5 FPS on High, and 95.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 100 FPS, and it still provides a playable experience. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, with a 37% drop on Low and a 34% drop on Ultra, indicating that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The data shows that this combo is capable of delivering high frame rates at any resolution, but the CPU's limitations are most evident at 1080p, where the GPU is effectively idle.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are typical for a mid-range desktop CPU. The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant here, as the RTX 4090 handles all rendering, but the CPU's processing power is crucial for feeding the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to manage the game's simulation, including boxer AI, physics, and collision detection. The data shows that the CPU is the bottleneck at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 500 FPS on Low settings. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by a Geekbench single-core score of 2,035, is adequate, but not exceptional. The multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,272, is also solid for a 6-core part, but it cannot match the throughput of higher-core-count CPUs.

The nearest rival comparisons show that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is virtually identical in performance to the Intel Core i7-10700 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with deltaPct values of 0% and 0.3%, respectively. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5600GT performs as expected for its class. The data implies that the CPU is not a bottleneck in the traditional sense — it is simply not fast enough to fully unlock the RTX 4090's potential at lower resolutions. The frame rates at 1080p, while high, are likely limited by the CPU's ability to process the game's logic, not by the GPU's rendering speed.

FAQ

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo for Undisputed?*

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 522.9 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the GPU is not being fully utilized. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with the Ultra preset producing 95.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high frame rates?

A: The data shows that 1440p provides a strong balance, with the High preset delivering 228.7 FPS and the Ultra preset delivering 145.8 FPS. This resolution offers a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining very high frame rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its closest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20,740, which is a 0% difference from the Intel Core i7-10700 (20,746) and a 0.3% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20,680). It performs essentially identically to these parts.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 50th out of 1,580 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.2% of all configurations. This high rank is largely due to the RTX 4090's performance.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's 24 GB of VRAM ever become a limiting factor in this game?

A: No, the data does not indicate any VRAM-related performance drops. The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for Undisputed at any resolution and settings combination tested.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 522.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 203.2 FPS. This represents a 319.7 FPS difference, showing the significant impact of graphical settings on frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's display and priorities. For users with a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor (240Hz or higher), the Medium preset at 384.6 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a massive frame rate headroom while still offering improved visuals over Low. The High preset at 315.4 FPS is also viable, but the jump to Ultra at 203.2 FPS may not be worth the visual gain for competitive play.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 228.7 FPS is the sweet spot. It delivers a smooth experience that exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors, while the Medium preset at 279.1 FPS offers even more headroom for those with 240Hz panels. The Ultra preset at 145.8 FPS is still excellent and recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates.

At 4K, the High preset at 142.5 FPS is the best option for high-refresh-rate 4K displays (144Hz), as it provides a near-perfect experience. The Medium preset at 172.4 FPS is also excellent and may be preferable for those with 120Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 95.9 FPS is playable and offers the best visual quality, but it falls below 100 FPS, so users with 120Hz or higher refresh rate displays should consider the High preset for a smoother experience. Overall, the High preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, making it the recommended default.