Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, a sports title that scales dramatically with both resolution and graphical presets. The data indicates a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at 4K, but which transitions into a more balanced state at lower resolutions where the CPU’s capabilities become increasingly relevant. This pairing ranks in the top tier of tested configurations, offering headroom far beyond the demands of standard competitive play.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and pronounced drop in performance as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, a pattern that highlights the RTX 4090’s dominant role in this configuration. At the High preset, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 results in a reduction from 315 FPS to 228 FPS, a 27.6% decrease. Scaling further to 3840x2160 yields 144 FPS, which is another 36.8% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K suggests that the GPU’s pixel-pushing capabilities are the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the workload becomes exponentially heavier.

The pattern is even more pronounced at the Low preset, where the system is less burdened by shading and texture work. At 1080p Low, the system achieves a staggering 530 FPS, which drops to 383 FPS at 1440p and then to 242 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.3%, a significant margin that demonstrates how even the most powerful consumer GPU cannot maintain extreme frame rates at 4K without reducing other graphical loads. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely nearing its limit, as the GPU is capable of far more than 530 FPS, but the processor’s 6 cores and 12 threads become a bottleneck.

At the Medium preset, the scaling is more linear, but the frame rate range provides insight into the system’s stability. At 1080p Medium, the average is 381 FPS with a minimum of 324 FPS and a maximum of 438 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 275 FPS, with a minimum of 234 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. The minimum-to-average gap widens at higher resolutions, indicating that the GPU is encountering more demanding scenes that cause frame time spikes, though the overall experience remains fluid.

The Ultra preset shows the most significant performance cost, with 4K Ultra producing an average of just 93 FPS. This is a 61.4% reduction from the 4K High preset’s 144 FPS, demonstrating that the Ultra settings impose a massive computational burden. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 203 FPS, which is still high, but the scaling to 4K is particularly punishing. This suggests that Ultra settings include effects that are not optimized for high-resolution rendering, making High or Medium presets more practical for 4K play.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and it features 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 1,965 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 15,236 in multi-core, indicating strong per-thread performance that is critical for game logic and physics. The 3DMark tests show a single-thread score of 1,060 and a 16-thread score of 6,879, which reflects a scalable design that benefits from additional threads but excels in lightly-threaded workloads.

In Undisputed, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 530 FPS average is likely near the ceiling of what the Ryzen 5 7600X can deliver, as the GPU is not the limiting factor at such a low graphical load. The processor’s high boost clock and single-thread performance are essential for maintaining high frame rates in a sports game that may have complex simulation logic running on one or two main threads. The data from the Medium preset at 1080p (381 FPS average) shows that the CPU can handle a substantial number of draw calls and physics updates without dropping below 324 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most displays.

As resolution increases, the CPU’s load diminishes relative to the GPU’s. At 4K Ultra, the 93 FPS average is almost entirely determined by the RTX 4090’s ability to process the high-resolution frames, and the CPU has ample headroom. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all tested CPUs indicates that it is a solid mid-range performer, which is more than sufficient for a game like Undisputed when paired with a flagship GPU. The processor’s 12 threads allow for efficient background processing and multi-tasking, but the game’s performance is primarily constrained by the GPU at 4K, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when moving from 1440p to 4K.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 7600X, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, have average scores within 0.2% of this chip, but the 7600X’s higher boost clock of 5.30 GHz gives it a slight edge in single-threaded scenarios. This is important for a game that likely relies on a few cores for its main loop, and the data supports that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1440p or 4K, where the GPU dominates. The 105 W TDP and 5 nm process node also ensure that the CPU can sustain its boost clocks during extended gaming sessions without thermal throttling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 139 out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations. This is an exceptional ranking that reflects the GPU’s sheer power rather than the CPU’s specific attributes, as the RTX 4090 is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 79th percentile. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of this high rank, and the CPU is sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor at most settings.

The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score of 60,347 is significantly higher than its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140), with deltas of 0% and 0.3% respectively. However, these rivals are professional workstation cards, not gaming GPUs, and their performance in this game is likely lower due to driver optimizations. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures and effects, which contributes to its strong showing in this title.

The combo’s rank of 139 is impressive because it is achieved with a mid-range CPU. Many higher-ranked combos likely pair the RTX 4090 with more expensive processors like the Ryzen 9 or Core i9 series, but the data shows that the Ryzen 5 7600X is capable of keeping up with the GPU at most settings. The 3,718 combos tested include a wide range of hardware, and this pairing outperforms the vast majority, making it a highly effective choice for Undisputed. The rank is particularly notable at 1080p, where the CPU’s performance is more critical, but even at 4K, the system remains in the upper echelon.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 530 FPS on Low, 381 FPS on Medium, 315 FPS on High, and 203 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 324 FPS and a maximum of 438 FPS, indicating a wide variance but a consistently high frame rate. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p is a 35.6% reduction, which is substantial and suggests that Ultra settings enable features like advanced shadows or reflections that are particularly taxing.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains outstanding, with 383 FPS on Low, 275 FPS on Medium, 228 FPS on High, and 147 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset here shows a minimum of 234 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS, which represents a 30% drop from the 1080p Medium average. The 1440p Ultra setting is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many gaming monitors, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate displays. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at the High preset results in a 27.6% FPS loss, which is less severe than the 36.8% loss from 1440p to 4K, highlighting the GPU’s scaling efficiency at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves 242 FPS on Low, 174 FPS on Medium, 144 FPS on High, and 93 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS, which is adequate for most 4K displays that operate at 120 Hz or 144 Hz. The High preset’s 144 FPS average is exactly at the threshold for 144 Hz monitors, providing a smooth experience. However, the Ultra preset’s 93 FPS average is below 100 FPS, which may be noticeable to sensitive users, though it remains playable. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only setting that pushes the system below 100 FPS, and the 61.4% drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is the most severe of any settings transition in the dataset.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 530, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 4K compare to the High preset at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K averages 93 FPS, while the High preset averages 144 FPS, representing a 61.4% reduction in performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes a potential limiting factor at 1080p Low (530 FPS), but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the primary constraint, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops with resolution increases.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 234 FPS, with a maximum of 317 FPS and an average of 275 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 139th out of 3,718 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations for Undisputed.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 144 FPS, which is exactly the refresh rate of a standard 144 Hz monitor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display resolution and refresh rate. For 4K displays with a 144 Hz refresh rate, the High preset is the best choice, as it delivers a 144 FPS average, precisely matching the monitor’s capabilities. The Medium preset at 4K also provides an excellent experience with a 174 FPS average, offering additional headroom for frame time spikes, as evidenced by the 148 FPS minimum. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided unless the user has a 120 Hz or lower display, as the 93 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth motion on high-refresh-rate panels.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice for users with 144 Hz monitors, as it delivers a 147 FPS average, which is just above the 144 Hz threshold. The High preset at 1440p provides a 228 FPS average, which is beneficial for 240 Hz monitors, and the Medium preset’s 275 FPS average is ideal for 280 Hz or higher refresh rate displays. The 1080p resolution is best served by the High preset, which achieves 315 FPS, or the Ultra preset at 203 FPS for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate. The Low preset at any resolution produces frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of virtually all consumer displays, so it is only recommended for competitive play where maximum FPS is paramount.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with minimum FPS values that remain well above 144 FPS at 1080p and 1440p. The High preset is the most consistent choice for 4K, providing a 144 FPS average that aligns with mainstream high-refresh-rate displays. Users with 240 Hz 1440p monitors should select the High preset, while those with 4K 120 Hz displays should choose Medium to ensure a stable experience above the refresh rate. The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1440p or lower resolutions, where the system has sufficient headroom to maintain high frame rates while maximizing graphical fidelity.