Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 to deliver a 1080p-centric experience in Undisputed, with the data showing this combo ranks 1722nd out of 2813 tested combinations in this game. The processor, built on the 7000 series with Zen 4 Raphael architecture, offers six cores and twelve threads, while the GPU provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing excels at lower resolutions, with 1080p Low hitting 241 FPS average, but the frame rate drops substantially as resolution and settings increase, revealing a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher loads.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a six-core, twelve-thread desktop 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, drawing a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, which is particularly relevant for gaming workloads that benefit from large on-die caches. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 with an 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the processor uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform with 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, based on the measured frame rates across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 241 FPS average, which suggests the processor is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates at this settings level. The single-thread performance, measured at 3494 in Passmark single-thread tests, combined with the large L3 cache, likely helps maintain consistent frame pacing in a sports title where physics and AI calculations for boxer movements occur frequently. The multi-thread score of 25047 in Passmark, while not directly indicative of gaming performance, shows the processor has adequate headroom for background tasks without stealing resources from the game.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's average benchmark score of 44573 places it 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466) and 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342). It also trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%, with that rival scoring 44889. These small deltas indicate that within this performance tier, the CPU is not a differentiator in Undisputed; the frame rate differences between resolution and settings presets are far more dramatic than any processor-bound variation would suggest. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs underscores that it is a high-end part, but the game's scaling behavior points to the GPU as the limiting factor once resolution climbs.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 241 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings yield 173 FPS average, High produces 144 FPS, and Ultra drops to 92 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's ranking in Undisputed compare to its overall hardware percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 1722nd out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, which places it in the 61st percentile of tested combos. This is lower than the CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, indicating the game pairing underperforms relative to the hardware's standalone capabilities.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 144 at 1920x1080 to 66 at 3840x2160, representing a 54% reduction. This substantial drop indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for each component?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a launch MSRP of $269, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has a launch MSRP of 249 USD.

Q: Does the RTX 5050 support modern graphics APIs relevant to Undisputed?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers the API requirements for modern sports titles. Its Passmark DirectX 12 score is 66, which is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 150, suggesting potential overhead in newer API paths.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5050 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz, which translates to 20 Gbps effective.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 achieves a rank of 1722 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the bottom 39% of all tested combos, which is surprising given the individual hardware benchmarks. The CPU's average benchmark score of 44573 puts it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 21035 places it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. The delta between these standalone rankings and the in-game combo ranking suggests that either the game is not well-optimized for this hardware combination, or the GPU's relatively modest performance caps the overall result.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals provides context: the RTX 5050's average score of 21035 is 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153), 1% below the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237), and 1.6% above the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713). These are older or lower-tier parts, yet the RTX 5050 barely edges them out in synthetic benchmarks. In Undisputed, the measured frame rates at 4K Ultra (42 FPS average) and 4K High (66 FPS average) reflect this GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, pulling the combo rank down. The CPU's nearest rivals—Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, Intel Core i9-13950HX, AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, and Intel Core i5-14600—all have average scores within 0.7% of the 7500X3D, so swapping the processor would not meaningfully change the in-game ranking.

The data indicates that the combo rank is primarily driven by GPU performance. At 1080p, the combo delivers strong results (241 FPS at Low, 144 FPS at High), which would likely place it higher among combos tested at that resolution. However, the rank of 1722 reflects performance across all tested settings and resolutions, where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become constraints at 4K. For a sports game like Undisputed, where visual fidelity at high resolutions may be prioritized, this combo sits in the middle of the pack—capable at 1080p, but not competitive with higher-tier GPU pairings at 1440p or 4K.

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

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) across four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the combo delivers its strongest performance: Low settings produce an average of 241 FPS, Medium yields 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 200, High reaches 144 FPS, and Ultra drops to 92 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, even Ultra settings remain playable, with the average exceeding 90 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates decline proportionally. Low settings still achieve 174 FPS average, Medium drops to 125 FPS (with minimum 107 and maximum 144), High produces 104 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level is roughly 28-30%, which is consistent with the increased pixel count (1.78x more pixels). At 1440p Ultra, the 67 FPS average is still above common 60 Hz display thresholds, but it begins to show the GPU's strain.

At 4K (3840x2160), the performance degrades significantly. Low settings still manage 110 FPS average, which is respectable, but Medium drops to 79 FPS (with minimum 67 and maximum 91), High falls to 66 FPS, and Ultra plunges to 42 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this setting is not suitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution. The 4K Low result of 110 FPS shows that the GPU can handle 4K when the visual load is reduced, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (110 vs 42 FPS) demonstrates how heavily the RTX 5050 is taxed by higher quality settings.

The min/max data provided only for Medium settings across all resolutions shows that frame pacing is relatively stable. At 1080p Medium, the range is 147-200 FPS (a 53 FPS spread), at 1440p Medium it is 107-144 FPS (a 37 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium it is 67-91 FPS (a 24 FPS spread). This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that GPU-bound scenarios produce more consistent frame times, while at lower resolutions, CPU or memory variability introduces larger fluctuations.

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

The resolution scaling behavior in Undisputed reveals a clear GPU bottleneck at higher pixel counts. Moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings, the average FPS drops from 144 to 66, a 54% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 241 to 110, a 54% reduction as well. At Medium settings, the drop is from 173 to 79, again a 54% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 92 to 42, a 54% reduction. The consistency of this ~54% drop across all settings levels is a strong indicator that the scaling is purely resolution-driven, not settings-driven.

The expected FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, based purely on pixel count (4x more pixels), would be 75% if the GPU were the only factor. The observed 54% drop is less severe, which suggests that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-bound—there is some CPU or memory overhead that limits the maximum frame rate. At 1080p Low, the 241 FPS average is likely approaching the CPU's ability to feed the GPU, given the processor's single-thread score of 3494. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, and the frame rate scales more predictably with pixel count.

The 1440p data points support this interpretation. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by roughly 28% at each settings level (241 to 174 at Low, 173 to 125 at Medium, 144 to 104 at High, 92 to 67 at Ultra). The 1440p-to-4K transition shows a further drop of approximately 37-38% at each settings level (174 to 110 at Low, 125 to 79 at Medium, 104 to 66 at High, 67 to 42 at Ultra). The diminishing percentage drops as resolution increases (28% then 37-38%, rather than a constant 50% per step) indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is contributing to the bottleneck, while at 4K, the GPU is almost entirely the limiting factor.

This analysis suggests that the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Undisputed, but at 4K, the GPU's compute capabilities (13.17 TFLOPS FP32) become the constraint. The CPU, with its large 96 MB L3 cache and 4.50 GHz boost clock, is more than adequate for this title at lower resolutions, but its influence diminishes as the GPU saturates.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but Medium offers the best balance: 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 200. This provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz displays while maintaining visual quality above Low. High settings at 1080p produce 144 FPS, which exactly matches 144 Hz refresh rates, but the lack of min/max data makes it harder to guarantee frame consistency. Ultra at 1080p (92 FPS) is also viable for 60 Hz or 90 Hz displays, but the jump from Medium to Ultra (173 to 92 FPS) represents a 47% performance cost for higher visual fidelity.

At 1440p, Medium settings (125 FPS average, 107-144 range) again provide the best experience, as they keep the average above 120 FPS while maintaining a minimum above 100. High settings at 1440p (104 FPS) are also solid for 100 Hz displays, but the margin to 60 FPS is smaller. Ultra at 1440p (67 FPS) is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, making it a risky choice for competitive play. Low at 1440p (174 FPS) offers the highest frame rates but sacrifices visual quality that may matter in a sports title where character detail and arena ambiance contribute to immersion.

At 4K, the recommendations change dramatically. Low settings (110 FPS) are the only preset that provides a smooth experience above 100 FPS, making it the default choice for 4K gaming. Medium (79 FPS) is acceptable for 60-75 Hz displays, with the 67 FPS minimum still above the 60 FPS threshold. High (66 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) are not recommended for 4K, as High barely exceeds 60 FPS and Ultra falls below it. For 4K users, Low or Medium settings are the practical choices, with the understanding that the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM may cause texture-related issues at higher presets.

Across all resolutions, Medium settings consistently provide the best combination of frame rate and visual quality, with the measured min/max data showing stable frame pacing. For competitive play at 1080p or 1440p, Low settings offer the highest frame rates (241 and 174 FPS respectively) for maximum responsiveness, but for a balanced experience, Medium is the recommended preset.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a GeForce 50-series GPU built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using TSMC's 5 nm process with 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. With 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, the RTX 5050 delivers 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. It also includes 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is dominant at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher resolution textures and rendering demands likely approaches the memory limit. The 128-bit memory bus and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest for a 50-series card, which explains the significant performance drop at 4K. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 17326 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 reflect its mid-range positioning, which aligns with the in-game results.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 21035 places it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, 0.6% higher), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, 1% higher), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, 1.6% lower), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, 1.6% higher). These rivals are a mix of older mobile and desktop parts, indicating that the RTX 5050's performance is comparable to previous-generation mid-range hardware. In Undisputed, this translates to 1080p Ultra at 92 FPS and 1440p High at 104 FPS, which are respectable but not exceptional numbers.

The GPU's clock behavior, with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, contributes to its 1080p performance, where the 241 FPS at Low settings shows the card can push high frame rates when not memory-constrained. The pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits that the game's rendering workload approaches at 4K, where the 42 FPS Ultra result indicates the GPU is heavily taxed. The 130 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU are modest, making this a power-efficient option, but the performance ceiling in Undisputed at high resolutions is clear: the RTX 5050 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring substantial settings compromises.