Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a compelling experience in Undisputed, with the data showing a clear division of labor between the processor and graphics card. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and presets reveal a system that is predominantly GPU-limited at higher settings, yet demonstrates the CPU's substantial headroom at lower graphical loads. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics, the role of each component, and provides optimal settings based on the measured rows.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a significant and predictable decline as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline is heavily dependent on the chosen quality preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 308.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 144.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 53.1% reduction in performance, a substantial hit that indicates the rendering load is scaling dramatically with pixel count, even at the lowest quality. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is also notable, falling from 308.6 FPS to 224.2 FPS, a 27.4% decrease. This steep drop-off is characteristic of a system where the GPU is being pushed harder, though the absolute numbers are still very high.

Moving to High settings, the scaling pattern shifts. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 181.6. This falls to 130.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a 28.0% reduction, and then to 83.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 36.5% reduction from the 1440p figure. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings results in an overall performance loss of 54.2%. This consistent, steep drop across all resolution steps points to the RTX 3070 being the primary limiting factor. The GPU's rendering pipeline is saturated as pixel output demands increase, and the CPU is not the bottleneck at these settings.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic resolution scaling. The 118.5 FPS average at 1920x1080 collapses to 87.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a 26.4% drop, and then to 55.8 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 36.0% drop from 1440p. The overall performance loss from 1080p to 4K on Ultra is 52.9%. The fact that the 4K Ultra score of 55.8 FPS is the lowest measured figure in the entire dataset confirms that this configuration is struggling most at the highest fidelity and resolution. The data clearly indicates that the RTX 3070's 8 GB memory buffer and compute throughput are the limiting components, particularly at 4K, where the demands of the Ultra preset cannot be met with high frame rates.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 9600X provides a robust foundation for this gaming workload, as evidenced by its strong synthetic benchmark scores. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, its multi-threaded capabilities are solid, scoring 25,525 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The single-thread performance is also a key asset, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,603 points. This is crucial for game logic and physics, where per-core speed is often more important than raw core count. The processor's boost clock of up to 5.40 GHz contributes directly to this high single-threaded performance, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in Undisputed, as the frame rates scale almost entirely with GPU load. The evidence is in the Low preset results. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 308.6 FPS. This high frame rate reflects the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with data quickly and efficiently. In less demanding scenes, the Ryzen 5 9600X can push frame rates far beyond what the GPU can handle at higher settings. Its benchmark scores, such as the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,585 and the 8-thread score of 6,726, show a scalable design that can handle the multi-threaded aspects of a modern sports title.

The CPU's headroom is further illustrated by its average benchmark score of 28,246, which places it in a near-tie with rivals like the Intel Core i5-13490F, which has a deltaPct of only 0.3. This means that while the CPU is capable of high frame rates, its performance headroom is not fully utilized in this specific game when paired with the RTX 3070. The limiting factor shifts to the GPU as soon as graphical settings or resolution are increased. The CPU's role is to consistently deliver the draw calls and physics calculations, which it does without introducing a performance ceiling that would hamper the experience at the tested settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the decisive factor in this configuration's performance. Its benchmark results, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,162 and a Passmark G3D score of 22,214, place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's performance is heavily influenced by its memory subsystem and clock speeds. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The boost clock of 1725 MHz, combined with 5,888 shading units, allows for substantial rasterization throughput, which is essential for a sports game like Undisputed.

The data shows that the RTX 3070 is the primary performance limiter across most of the tested configuration matrix. The difference in FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution is stark. At 1920x1080, the GPU delivers 308.6 FPS on Low but only 118.5 FPS on Ultra, showing the massive cost of enabling higher-fidelity effects. This gap narrows at higher resolutions, but the trend remains clear. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields just 55.8 FPS, while the Low preset achieves 144.6 FPS. The GPU's compute resources are simply overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and high-quality settings.

The GPU's memory capacity also plays a role, particularly at 4K. While the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is ample, the 8 GB frame buffer can become a constraint with the Ultra preset's high-resolution textures and effects, contributing to the lower average FPS. The GPU's average benchmark score is 28,238, which is within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (deltaPct of 0.9). However, in Undisputed, the RTX 3070's performance characteristics are clear: it excels at delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with moderate settings, but it is insufficient for a consistently smooth 4K experience at the highest visual fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear roadmap for the optimal settings on this hardware. For players targeting the highest refresh rates on a 1920x1080 display, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 222.9 FPS. This is a significant improvement over High (181.6 FPS) and Ultra (118.5 FPS), while being only a minor step down from the Low preset's 308.6 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and the high frame rates needed for a fluid sports simulation. The High preset remains a viable option, but the 41.3 FPS advantage of Medium over High is substantial.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides an excellent experience with an average of 130.8 FPS, which will satisfy most players with high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset is also strong at 159.6 FPS, but the visual uplift from High is often worth the 28.8 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset, at 87.2 FPS, is still playable but begins to dip below the threshold for the smoothest possible experience on fast-moving content. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, as it maintains a high level of detail without sacrificing the frame rate.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is to use the Medium preset, which yields an average of 102.5 FPS. This is a playable and smooth frame rate for a sports game. The High preset, at 83.1 FPS, is also acceptable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, as its 55.8 FPS average is not ideal for the responsive gameplay that Undisputed requires. The Low preset, at 144.6 FPS, is an option for those prioritizing frame rate above all else, but the visual compromise is significant. The data indicates that Medium at 4K is the most balanced choice for this GPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this system can achieve in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 308.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 the main bottleneck at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the main bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields only 55.8 FPS, while the Low preset produces 144.6 FPS, showing that the GPU's rendering load is the limiting factor.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance in synthetic tests?

A: The CPU scores 3,603 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 25,525 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This shows strong performance in both, but the high single-core score is particularly important for gaming.

Q: What is a good settings preset for a 1440p monitor to ensure a high frame rate?

A: According to the measured rows, the High preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 130.8 FPS, which is a solid balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Does the system show a larger performance drop from 1080p to 1440p or from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 50.8 FPS, from 181.6 to 130.8 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 47.7 FPS, from 130.8 to 83.1 FPS. The absolute drop is slightly larger when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is close to which rival GPU?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score of 28,238 is within 0.9% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which has an average score of 27,985.