Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a lopsided combination for Undisputed, delivering exceptional frame rates that are almost entirely dictated by the graphics card. The data indicates that this pairing ranks 52nd out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.3% of all systems, yet the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration creates a bottleneck that prevents the system from reaching its full potential at lower resolutions. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy: this is a 4K-focused powerhouse that sacrifices some headroom at 1080p and 1440p where the processor becomes the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern, but with an unusual twist at the top end. At High settings, the system delivers 316.3 FPS at 1920x1080, drops to 227.2 FPS at 2560x1440, and settles at 147.7 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 53.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial but expected decline for a high-end GPU. The 4K figure remains highly playable, confirming the RTX 4090's dominance at that resolution.

The scaling story becomes more interesting when examining the gap between 1080p and 1440p. The drop from 316.3 FPS to 227.2 FPS is a 28.2% decrease, while the subsequent drop from 1440p to 4K is only 35.0%. This non-linear pattern suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600X is unable to feed the RTX 4090 enough frames to saturate its rendering capacity. The 522.5 FPS result at Low settings with 1080p reinforces this theory—such a massive frame rate is impressive, but the fact that it doesn't scale proportionally with the GPU's raw compute power indicates the CPU is already working near its limit.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the pixel count overwhelms the rendering pipeline. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 93.3 FPS, which is 36.8% lower than the High preset's 147.7 FPS, showing that the RTX 4090's 24 GB of VRAM and massive shader array are being fully exercised. The data suggests that for this combo, 4K is where the hardware achieves optimal balance—the CPU can keep up with the GPU's demands, and the system delivers a smooth experience across all settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 4090 is the undisputed star of this pairing, with its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus width providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for Undisputed at 4K Ultra, where the 93.3 FPS result demonstrates that the card can handle the most demanding settings without running out of VRAM or bandwidth. The 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate ensure that the game's character models and arena textures are rendered without stutter.

The GPU's clock speeds of 2235 MHz base and 2520 MHz boost are relatively modest for a flagship, but the Ada Lovelace architecture's efficiency means these clocks translate into exceptional real-world performance. The 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores provide additional headroom for any ray-traced effects or DLSS features, though the measured data focuses on native rendering. The card's 91st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66473, confirms its top-tier status, even if its nearest rivals in the database—the Tesla T4, Tesla P40, and Radeon Pro Vega 56—are workstation cards with different performance profiles.

The RTX 4090's 450 W TDP and 850 W suggested PSU requirement indicate it's a power-hungry component, but the performance payoff is clear in the measured results. At 1440p High, the card pushes 227.2 FPS, and at 1080p High, it reaches 316.3 FPS. These numbers are high enough that the GPU is never the limiting factor at lower resolutions—it's only when the resolution climbs to 4K that the card's full capabilities are required to maintain playable frame rates.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600X is a capable mid-range processor, but its 6 cores and 12 threads are a mismatch for the RTX 4090's immense power. The CPU's Zen 3 architecture, running at 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, delivers strong single-threaded performance—its 3DMark single-thread score of 917 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622 are respectable. However, the data shows that this CPU holds the system back at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

The 1080p Low result of 522.5 FPS is telling. While this is an extraordinarily high frame rate, it's the ceiling for this CPU-GPU pairing. The Ryzen 5 5600X's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are sufficient for most games, but Undisputed at such high frame rates exposes the processor's limitations. The 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20680, places it in the upper tier of processors, but its nearest rivals—the Ryzen 5 5600GT, Core i7-10700, and Core i5-12490F—are all within 0.5% of its average score, indicating that it's not an exceptional performer.

At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU takes over the workload. The 147.7 FPS at 4K High is more than double the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, showing that the 5600X can keep pace with the RTX 4090 when the resolution demands more from the graphics card. The CPU's 3DMark multi-threaded score of 5588 and PassMark multithread score of 21858 suggest it has enough processing power for game logic and physics, but the measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p indicate that the processor is the bottleneck in those scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 52 out of 1580 tested systems places it in the top 3.3% of all configurations, which is an impressive achievement for a mid-range CPU paired with a flagship GPU. This ranking reflects the RTX 4090's dominance in the benchmark data—the GPU's 91st percentile and average score of 66473 far outweigh the CPU's more modest 78th percentile and 20680 average score. The combination's performance is therefore heavily weighted toward the graphics card's capabilities.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing outperforms 1528 systems, but the 51 systems ahead of it likely feature higher-end CPUs that can better feed the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions. The data shows that the 5600X's 6-core design is a limiting factor—its 3DMark max-threads score of 5588 is less than double its 2-thread score of 1793, indicating that the processor doesn't scale perfectly with additional threads. In a game like Undisputed, which is likely not heavily multithreaded, the CPU's single-threaded performance of 917 in 3DMark becomes more important, but it still can't match the frame rates that a newer, higher-clocked processor might achieve.

The ranking also highlights the mismatch in this pairing. The RTX 4090 is an end-of-life product with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, while the Ryzen 5 5600X was released in November 2020 with a launch MSRP of $299. The combination of an older, mid-range CPU with a top-tier GPU creates a system that excels at 4K but leaves performance on the table at 1080p and 1440p. The data suggests that for users prioritizing high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, a more balanced CPU would be preferable, but for 4K gaming, this combo is more than adequate.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows 4K (3840x2160) is the optimal resolution, as the system delivers 147.7 FPS at High settings and 93.3 FPS at Ultra. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU becomes a bottleneck, limiting frame rates to 522.5 FPS and 385.6 FPS respectively at Low settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 20680 is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700, 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F, and 0.7% higher than the Intel Xeon 6325P. These are all very close results, indicating the 5600X is a typical mid-range performer.

*Q: Is the RTX 4090's 24 GB of VRAM sufficient for Undisputed?*

A: Yes, the 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth is more than adequate. The 4K Ultra preset achieves 93.3 FPS, showing no signs of memory limitations at the highest settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows 227.2 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is a very high frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors, making the system well-suited for competitive play.

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

A: The combination ranks 52nd out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.3% of all systems. This ranking is driven primarily by the RTX 4090's exceptional performance.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 5 5600X limits frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 522.5 FPS, which is the ceiling for this CPU-GPU pairing. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU is no longer a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 522.5 FPS at Low, 380.0 FPS at Medium, 316.3 FPS at High, and 202.8 FPS at Ultra. These numbers are exceptionally high, but the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 61.2% reduction, indicating that the CPU is struggling to maintain frame rates as the GPU workload increases.

At 2560x1440, the results are 385.6 FPS at Low, 274.9 FPS at Medium, 227.2 FPS at High, and 146.0 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 62.1%, which is slightly larger than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to take on more of the workload. The High-to-Ultra gap of 35.7% is particularly notable, as it shows that the Ultra preset's additional graphical features demand significant GPU resources.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves 246.5 FPS at Low, 175.1 FPS at Medium, 147.7 FPS at High, and 93.3 FPS at Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra reduction is 62.2%, similar to the other resolutions, but the absolute numbers are lower, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The gap between Medium and High is 15.6%, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU's rendering pipeline is more efficiently utilized at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 147.7 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset drops to 93.3 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 36.8% performance penalty for the highest settings. The Medium preset at 175.1 FPS offers a significant frame rate advantage over High, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the 18.6% FPS gain.

At 1440p, the High preset at 227.2 FPS is recommended for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 146.0 FPS is still excellent and provides the best visual experience, but the 35.7% performance drop from High may be noticeable on 240 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 274.9 FPS is ideal for competitive play where frame rates are prioritized over visual fidelity.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 202.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as the system has enough headroom to run the highest settings without dropping below 200 FPS. The High preset at 316.3 FPS is unnecessary unless using a 360 Hz monitor, and the Low preset at 522.5 FPS provides diminishing returns for most users. Overall, the data indicates that this combo is best suited for 4K High or 1440p Ultra, where the RTX 4090's power is fully utilized and the Ryzen 5 5600X's limitations are less pronounced.