Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a robust performance profile in Undisputed, demonstrating a clear balance between CPU and GPU capabilities. The measured data indicates that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions, though it begins to show its limits when pushed to maximum settings at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the performance metrics, scaling characteristics, and component roles based strictly on the observed data.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound transition. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 171 FPS at 1920x1080 to 124 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 27.5%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 brings the average down to 78 FPS, which is a 54.4% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This substantial scaling curve indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, while the Ryzen 5 7500F maintains enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

The pattern becomes more pronounced at the extreme ends of the settings spectrum. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 288 FPS at 1080p to 208 FPS at 1440p, and then to 132 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is less than half the 1080p Low figure, showing that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU's rendering throughput is the bottleneck rather than the CPU. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7500F's six cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are more than adequate to sustain high frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU is forced to work harder to keep up.

At Medium settings, the scaling is slightly less steep, with averages of 207 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. The min FPS figures for Medium settings show a similar trend: 176 at 1080p, 127 at 1440p, and 80 at 4K. This indicates that the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus width, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, are sufficient to handle the increased texture and geometry load without severe frame-time spikes, but raw compute power still dictates the average output.

Ultra settings illustrate the most dramatic drop-off. The average FPS plummets from 110 at 1080p to 80 at 1440p, and finally to 50 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is 54.5% lower than the 1440p Ultra figure, highlighting how the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity overwhelms the GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 compute. In contrast, the CPU's performance metrics, such as a 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and a passmark single-thread score of 3841, remain constant regardless of resolution, confirming that the 7500F is not the cause of the 4K Ultra slowdown.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of playable settings for this combo. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings with an average of 110 FPS are perfectly viable for smooth gameplay, but the jump to Medium at 207 FPS or High at 171 FPS offers a significantly more responsive experience. Given that the game is a sports title, the higher frame rates at Medium and High settings will likely provide a more fluid visual experience than the marginal graphical improvements of Ultra.

For 2560x1440, High settings at 124 FPS strike an excellent balance, offering a 55.0% improvement over Ultra's 80 FPS while maintaining visual quality. Medium at 150 FPS is also a strong choice, particularly for players with high-refresh-rate monitors. The 4K resolution presents more of a challenge. Ultra at 50 FPS is playable but may not feel smooth during fast-paced action. High at 78 FPS is the recommended sweet spot for 4K, providing a near-60 FPS experience with better fidelity than Medium's 95 FPS, which is also a viable option for those prioritizing frame rate.

The data suggests that the "best experience" is a balance between frame rate stability and visual fidelity. The Medium settings at 1440p, with a min FPS of 127 and max of 172, show minimal frame-time variance, making it the most consistent choice for competitive play. At 4K, the High preset's 78 FPS average is more than 50% higher than Ultra, making it the clear recommendation for maintaining smoothness without sacrificing too much detail. Low settings, while offering the highest frame rates at every resolution, likely compromise visual quality to a degree that the graphical benefits of Medium settings are worth the performance cost.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 171 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck for the RX 7700 in this game?

A: No, benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 288 FPS, and the scaling to 4K shows a GPU-bound pattern, suggesting the 7500F's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient.

Q: What is the performance difference between Ultra and Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 80 FPS while Low averages 208 FPS, representing a 160% increase in frame rate when lowering settings from Ultra to Low.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 95, while High settings yield 78 FPS. Ultra drops to 50 FPS, which may be below the smoothness threshold for some players.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Medium is 207, while at 4K Medium it is 95, making the 1080p result 117.9% higher.

Q: What are the min and max FPS values for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: The measured min FPS is 127 and the max FPS is 172 at 2560x1440 with Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a matrix of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1920x1080, Low settings deliver an average of 288 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings at 1080p produce an average of 207 FPS with a range of 176 to 238 FPS. High settings yield 171 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 110 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease predictably. Low settings achieve 208 FPS, Medium settings reach 150 FPS with a min of 127 and max of 172, High settings hit 124 FPS, and Ultra settings manage 80 FPS. The 1440p Medium results show a narrower variance compared to the 1080p Medium results, suggesting a more stable frame time at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes substantial. Low settings average 132 FPS, which is still a very playable number. Medium settings average 95 FPS with a min of 80 and max of 109. High settings drop to 78 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 50 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is most pronounced at Ultra settings, where the average drops from 80 to 50 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. This breakdown confirms that the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K being viable only at Medium or High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1284 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms a majority of configurations but is not at the absolute top end. The rank of 1284 out of 2813 puts it in roughly the 54th percentile of all combos, meaning it sits just above the median performer.

Given that the GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, the combination's ranking is slightly lower than what the GPU alone might suggest. This could be due to the CPU's 77th percentile ranking, which is higher than the GPU's, indicating that the GPU is the more likely bottleneck in this pairing. The combo rank is a holistic measure that accounts for both components' contributions to the game's performance.

The nearest rivals for the CPU, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-11850H with a deltaPct of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with a deltaPct of -0.2%. For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a deltaPct of -0.1% and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 with a deltaPct of -1%. These small deltaPct values indicate that the performance of this combo is closely matched with systems using these alternative components, suggesting that the combo's rank is competitive within its class.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a six-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and cinebench r23 single-core score of 3218. In Undisputed, this single-thread capability is likely crucial for handling game logic and physics, ensuring that the CPU does not become a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of DDR5 memory bandwidth help maintain smooth data flow to the GPU. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 288 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed frames at very high rates. The 3dmark max_threads score of 6379 and cinebench r23 multicore score of 22799 demonstrate that the CPU also has sufficient multi-threaded capacity for modern game engines.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 7500F performs within a narrow band. The Intel Core i7-11850H has a deltaPct of 0.1% higher average score, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.2% lower. These tiny margins suggest that the CPU's performance is highly consistent with its competitors, meaning the choice between these processors would have a negligible impact on Undisputed frame rates. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms its solid position in the market.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a significant contributor to this combo's performance, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is particularly beneficial for high-resolution gaming, as the 4K Medium settings show an average of 95 FPS, indicating that the memory subsystem is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The GPU's base clock of 1900 MHz and boost clock of 2459 MHz, along with its game clock of 2041 MHz, drive its 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The GPU's 40 ray tracing cores and 2560 shading units contribute to its overall capabilities, though the game's performance at Ultra settings suggests that raw compute is the primary constraint. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 50, which is a 47.4% decrease from 4K High's 78 FPS. This steep drop-off is likely due to the increased pixel shader workload and memory pressure at maximum settings.

Benchmark data for the RX 7700 shows a passmark g3d score of 20974 and a 3dmark steel nomad dx12 score of 2865, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, has a deltaPct of -0.1%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% lower in average score. This data indicates that the RX 7700 offers performance slightly above the RTX 3060 Ti, making it a capable partner for the Ryzen 5 7500F in delivering the frame rates observed in the measured results.