Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but uneven experience in Undisputed, with the combination ranking 2220th out of 2813 tested combos in this game. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all processors, showing strong compute capability, while the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking highlights a significant performance gap between the two components. The measured data reveals a system that can push high frame rates at lower settings but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at maximum quality, particularly at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features a substantial L3 cache of 96 MB (shared), which is notable for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 3494 and a multithread score of 25047, with an average benchmark score of 44573.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the 7500X3D performs competitively. It sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (which scores 44466), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309). However, it trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%, as that chip scores 44889. These marginal deltas indicate that the 7500X3D is squarely in the upper-midrange tier of desktop CPUs, though not a top-tier performer.

For Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies more on single-thread performance for game logic and physics, the 7500X3D’s single-thread score of 3494 is solid. The large 96 MB L3 cache likely helps with data locality during gameplay, though the measured FPS data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 209 FPS average, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU adequately when graphical load is light. The processor’s 12 threads provide enough parallelism for background tasks and game engine threads, though the game’s performance scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates that GPU limitations dominate at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the Turing architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 12 nm process with 10,800 million transistors across a 445 mm² die. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, along with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It comes equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 2060 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 14111 and an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals show very tight competition: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 (0.8% ahead). This clustering indicates the RTX 2060 is positioned in a crowded mid-range segment, where performance differences between cards are minimal.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a critical constraint for Undisputed at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 37, which is below playable thresholds. The GPU’s 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 192-bit bus are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K data shows significant strain. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s provide context for the GPU’s fill-rate capabilities, which become limiting factors when resolution increases. The RTX 2060’s 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 performance is modest by modern standards, and the measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this combination for Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across different settings and resolutions provides clear guidance for optimal gameplay. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers an average of 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 1080p achieves 124 FPS average, still smooth but with a notable drop from Medium. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 80 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced sports title.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out as the recommended choice, offering 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining decent visual fidelity. The High preset at 1440p delivers 90 FPS average, which is also acceptable, but the Medium preset’s higher minimum frame rate (92 FPS vs. no reported minimum for High) suggests more consistent performance. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 151 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial.

For 4K gaming, the data shows that only the Low preset (95 FPS average) and Medium preset (69 FPS average, with 58 FPS minimum) approach playability. The High preset at 4K drops to 57 FPS, which is borderline, and the Ultra preset falls to 37 FPS, which is not recommended for competitive play. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 58 FPS minimum, is the highest quality setting that maintains reasonable frame pacing at this resolution.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is the Medium preset at 1080p, which maximizes frame rate while keeping minimums above 120 FPS. For users prioritizing visual quality, the High preset at 1440p (90 FPS average) offers a strong compromise, while the Medium preset at 4K (69 FPS average) is the only 4K option that stays consistently above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D strong enough for Undisputed?

A: Yes, the CPU’s single-thread score of 3494 and multithread score of 25047 (89th percentile of all CPUs) are sufficient for this game. The 1080p Low preset achieving 209 FPS average demonstrates that the processor is not limiting performance at lower graphical settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 perform in Undisputed at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the RTX 2060 delivers 209 FPS average on Low, 150 FPS average on Medium (128 FPS minimum), 124 FPS average on High, and 80 FPS average on Ultra. The Medium preset offers the best combination of smoothness and visual quality.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable at lower settings. The Low preset achieves 95 FPS average, and the Medium preset reaches 69 FPS average (58 FPS minimum). High and Ultra presets drop to 57 FPS and 37 FPS respectively, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the main bottleneck in this system for Undisputed?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth limit performance, as evidenced by the FPS drop from 150 FPS at 1080p Medium to 109 FPS at 1440p Medium and 69 FPS at 4K Medium.

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

A: The 7500X3D is within 0.7% of all its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, and 0.7% behind the Intel Core i5-14600.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p (150 FPS average, 128 FPS minimum) provides the best experience. For higher resolutions, the Medium preset at 1440p (109 FPS average) or the Medium preset at 4K (69 FPS average) are the most balanced options.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K reveals how the system scales with resolution and identifies the limiting component. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 150. Moving to 1440p Medium reduces this to 109 FPS, a drop of 41 FPS (27.3%). At 4K Medium, the average falls to 69 FPS, which is 81 FPS (54%) below the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases with pixel count and the RTX 2060’s computational resources become exhausted.

The Low settings provide a clearer view of the CPU’s capabilities. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 209 FPS average. At 1440p Low, this drops to 151 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 95 FPS. The percentage drops are 27.8% from 1080p to 1440p and 54.5% from 1080p to 4K, which is nearly identical to the Medium preset scaling. This consistency suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is the dominant factor, as the CPU would show less dramatic scaling if it were the bottleneck.

The High preset shows similar trends: 124 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p (27.4% drop), and 57 FPS at 4K (54% drop). The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, shows the steepest decline: 80 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p (27.5% drop), and 37 FPS at 4K (53.8% drop). These consistent percentage drops across all presets confirm that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, pointing to the GPU as the primary limiting component.

The RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM capacity may also contribute to the 4K performance drop, as higher resolutions require more memory for textures and frame buffers. The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and the 192-bit bus width are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU’s compute and memory resources are stretched thin. The CPU’s strong single-thread and multithread scores ensure it can keep up with the GPU’s demands even at lower resolutions, but the data clearly shows that resolution scaling is governed by the GPU’s capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its strongest performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 209 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. The Medium preset achieves 150 FPS average, with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS, providing smooth and consistent gameplay. The High preset drops to 124 FPS average, still well above 60 FPS but with a noticeable reduction. The Ultra preset falls to 80 FPS average, which is playable but represents a 46.9% drop from the Medium preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases proportionally. The Low preset reaches 151 FPS average, the Medium preset delivers 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS, the High preset achieves 90 FPS average, and the Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1440p provides the best balance, with a minimum frame rate that stays above 90 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience. The High preset’s 90 FPS average is sufficient, but the lack of a reported minimum makes it harder to assess consistency.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset delivers 95 FPS average, which is the only 4K setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 69 FPS average, with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS, placing it right at the edge of playability. The High preset drops to 57 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset falls to 37 FPS average, which is not recommended for any competitive or immersive play.

The data also reveals the range between minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the spread is 45 FPS (128 to 173). At 1440p, the spread narrows to 33 FPS (92 to 125). At 4K, the spread is 21 FPS (58 to 79). This tightening range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU’s consistent workload limit reduces frame time variance, though at the cost of lower average FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2220th out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 21% of all combos. This ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning (58th percentile) relative to the CPU’s strong performance (89th percentile). The significant gap between the two components’ capabilities means the system is heavily GPU-limited in this game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals all have similar average benchmark scores, with deltas ranging from -0.7% to +0.6%. The Intel Core i5-14600 leads this group with a score of 44889, while the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466), Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), and AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309) trail slightly. The 7500X3D’s 44573 average score places it in the middle of this cluster, indicating that CPU choice among these options would have minimal impact on the overall combo ranking.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show even tighter clustering, with all four cards within 0.8% of each other. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283) and AMD Radeon 680M (15270) are essentially tied with the RTX 2060 (15290), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171) are slightly behind. This suggests that the RTX 2060’s performance tier is well-established, and any of these GPUs would produce similar combo rankings.

The combination’s rank of 2220 indicates that while the system can play Undisputed, it does so with significant compromises at higher settings and resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the system excels at 1080p and can handle 1440p well with Medium settings, but 4K gaming is limited to Low and Medium presets. The CPU’s high percentile ranking is underutilized by the GPU’s mid-range capabilities, making this a balanced but not optimized pairing for this particular game.