Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Undisputed, with the data showing a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution and settings change. The combo lands at rank 764 out of 2813 tested configurations, placing it comfortably in the top third of all pairings. This analysis breaks down the processor and graphics card roles, scaling characteristics, and exact performance figures from the measured data.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, supported by a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration is particularly relevant for gaming workloads, where larger pools of fast-accessible memory can reduce latency and improve frame pacing. The processor’s TDP is rated at 65 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform with dual-channel DDR5 memory support, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In PassMark benchmarks, the CPU scores 3494 in single-thread performance and 25047 in multithread performance. Its floating-point math score is 43594, while integer math reaches 70774. These figures indicate a strong balance between single-core responsiveness and multi-threaded capability. The processor sits in the 89th percentile among all CPUs tested, which signals that it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors. Its average benchmark score is 44573, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and the Intel Core i9-13950HX, both of which score within 0.5% of this chip.

For Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on consistent frame delivery rather than extreme multi-threading, the 7500X3D’s high single-thread score and large cache are the key assets. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 359 FPS average, which is an extremely high frame rate that the CPU must be able to feed. The fact that the processor can support this level of output, even with a powerful GPU, demonstrates that its 4.50 GHz boost clock and cache hierarchy are sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor at lower resolutions. However, as the resolution climbs and the GPU load increases, the CPU’s role diminishes, which is a typical pattern for modern gaming systems.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process. It features 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The card’s boost clock is rated at 1710 MHz, with a base clock of 1440 MHz. Memory is a critical component: the RTX 3080 carries 10 GB of GDDR6X across a 320-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial, though the 10 GB capacity can be a consideration at higher resolutions and settings in demanding titles.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3080 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 25086 and a GPU compute score of 14397. Its DirectX 12 test score is 100, while the DirectX 11 score is 207. The card’s average benchmark score is 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Notably, its nearest rivals in the database are lower-tier or older parts, such as the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon R9 M290X, which score within 0.4% of the RTX 3080 in aggregate benchmarks. This suggests that while the card is capable, its raw synthetic scores are closely matched by some unexpected competitors, although real-world gaming performance is typically more favorable to the RTX 3080.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role becomes evident when examining the frame rate scaling. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 63 FPS average, which is a significant reduction from the 98 FPS at 4K High. This indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at the highest settings, as the CPU’s processing headroom is less relevant when the graphics card is under maximum load. The RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the tested settings, as the data does not indicate any memory-related stutters or failures, but the performance cliff from High to Ultra at 4K shows that the card’s compute and memory bandwidth are being pushed to their limits.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 359 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low, that figure drops to 259 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 164 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The pattern is similar at High settings: 214 FPS at 1080p, 154 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K, which is a 54% drop as well. At Medium settings, the numbers are 258 FPS at 1080p, 187 FPS at 1440p, and 118 FPS at 4K, a 54% decrease from the lowest to highest resolution.

The consistency of this scaling across all settings is a strong indicator of a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not scale so predictably with resolution, as the CPU load would remain relatively constant while the GPU load increases. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly half from 1080p to 4K at every settings level suggests that the RTX 3080 is the limiting component in this pairing. This is further supported by the performance at Ultra settings, where the drop is even steeper: 137 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K, representing a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, but also showing that Ultra settings impose a much heavier load than High.

The data also shows that the difference between Low and Ultra at a given resolution is substantial. At 1080p, the gap between Low (359 FPS) and Ultra (137 FPS) is 162%. At 4K, the same comparison shows a 160% difference, with Low at 164 FPS and Ultra at 63 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s performance is heavily influenced by the graphics settings, and that the CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is less stressed, but the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates when the settings are maxed out.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 764 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the 73rd percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the systems tested in this game. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for the CPU and GPU performance together, and it reflects the balance between the two components in this specific title.

Given the CPU’s high percentile ranking (89th among all CPUs) and the GPU’s more modest ranking (68th among all GPUs), the combo rank of 764 suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU is capable of more than the GPU can deliver, which means that the overall system performance is constrained by the RTX 3080. This is a common situation when pairing a high-end processor with a mid-to-high-end graphics card, and the data supports the conclusion that the CPU is not the bottleneck in Undisputed.

The rank of 764 is respectable but not elite, reflecting the fact that many other tested combos include faster GPUs that push higher frame rates. The data shows that the combo’s performance is strong at lower resolutions, where the CPU can shine, but at 4K Ultra the system falls to 63 FPS, which is below the 144 Hz refresh rate that many competitive sports gamers target. The rank also indicates that there is headroom for improvement if the GPU were upgraded, as the CPU’s capabilities are not fully utilized at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 359 FPS at Low settings, 258 FPS at Medium settings with a minimum of 219 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS, 214 FPS at High settings, and 137 FPS at Ultra settings. The 1080p results are uniformly high, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 130 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong, with an average of 259 FPS at Low settings, 187 FPS at Medium settings (minimum 159 FPS, maximum 215 FPS), 154 FPS at High settings, and 99 FPS at Ultra settings. The 1440p results show that the GPU is beginning to be more heavily taxed, but the system still maintains frame rates above 150 FPS at High settings, which is suitable for most gaming monitors. The Ultra preset drops below 100 FPS, which may be noticeable on a 144 Hz display.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, with an average of 164 FPS at Low settings, 118 FPS at Medium settings (minimum 100 FPS, maximum 136 FPS), 98 FPS at High settings, and 63 FPS at Ultra settings. The 4K results indicate that the RTX 3080 is being pushed to its limits, especially at Ultra settings where the frame rate falls below 70 FPS. The Medium preset provides a playable experience with a minimum of 100 FPS, but the Ultra preset is only suitable for 60 Hz displays.

The data also shows that the Medium settings at each resolution provide a good balance of frame rate and visual quality, with the minimum FPS figures (219 at 1080p, 159 at 1440p, 100 at 4K) indicating that the system maintains consistent performance without major dips. The High settings at 1080p and 1440p also deliver excellent frame rates, making them viable options for competitive play.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS is 359, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At what settings does the combo drop below 100 FPS average?

A: The combo drops below 100 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where it delivers 63 FPS. It also falls below 100 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, achieving 99 FPS.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 214 at 1920x1080 to 98 at 3840x2160, which is a reduction of 54%.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 764 out of 2813 total tested combos in Undisputed.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rate scales consistently with resolution and settings, and the CPU’s percentile ranking (89th) is much higher than the GPU’s (68th).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 100, with an average of 118 FPS and a maximum of 136 FPS.