Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 pairing delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but demands careful settings management at 4K. The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and the CPU’s six Zen 5 cores interact in predictable ways across the resolution spectrum. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, component roles, and where this combo stands among the 1,580 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but not uniform across quality presets, indicating a shift in bottleneck behavior. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 356.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 164.4 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 54%. This massive delta at the lowest preset suggests that even with minimal graphical load, the 4K pixel count begins to strain the RTX 3080’s 320-bit memory bus and 10 GB frame buffer. The scaling is more moderate at High settings, where the average drops from 214.2 FPS to 95.6 FPS, a 55% decline — nearly identical proportionally, which points to a consistent GPU-limited scenario once the resolution increases.

The most telling data point is the Ultra preset. At 1080p, the combo achieves 136 FPS, but at 4K that collapses to 63.9 FPS, a 53% drop. This consistency across presets — all hovering around the 53-55% reduction range — strongly suggests the RTX 3080 is the primary limiter at 4K, regardless of quality settings. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 1253 in 3DMark and its 5.40 GHz boost clock cannot compensate for the sheer fill-rate demands of 3840x2160. Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 100.5 FPS (164.4 vs 63.9), while at 1080p that same gap is 220.5 FPS (356.5 vs 136). This compression of performance headroom at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU saturation.

For users targeting 1440p, the data shows a sweet spot. High settings deliver 156.8 FPS, which is 64% of the 1080p High result, and even Ultra maintains a playable 99.5 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings (156.8 to 95.6 FPS) represents a 39% loss, which is less severe than the 1080p-to-1440p transition on Low settings (356.5 to 262.3 FPS, a 26% loss). This non-linear scaling indicates that the 9600X’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the RTX 3080’s raw throughput becomes the binding constraint above 1440p.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 9600X brings six Zen 5 cores with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost of 5.40 GHz, operating within a 65 W TDP. In Undisputed, a sports title that rarely scales beyond a handful of threads, this configuration is more than adequate. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and multi-thread score of 7590 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for the game’s physics and AI calculations. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across the cores helps reduce memory latency, and the DDR5-89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provides ample headroom for game data streaming.

The benchmark evidence supports the conclusion that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 356.5 FPS, a figure that would be unattainable if the processor were struggling to issue draw calls. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4570 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3603 place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outpaces the vast majority of installed processors. In direct comparison, the 9600X’s average benchmark score of 28246 is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230, and only 0.4-0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel Core i5-14500T. These tiny deltaPct values indicate that the 9600X is squarely in the middle of its performance tier, with no single rival offering a meaningful advantage in CPU-bound scenarios.

The 6-core, 12-thread layout is worth noting because Undisputed does not appear to benefit from higher core counts. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is 63.9 FPS, and the CPU’s utilization would likely be low, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. This is a positive for the 9600X, as it means users don’t need a higher-core-count processor for this title. The CPU’s 70.6 mm² die size and 8,315 million transistors, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process, contribute to its efficiency, but in gaming, the raw clock speed and IPC matter more than these physical attributes.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080 is the star of this pairing, with 8704 shading units, 272 TMUs, and 96 ROPs running at a boost clock of 1710 MHz. The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus delivers 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 25086 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 place it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs, indicating strong overall performance. However, its 10 GB VRAM is the primary concern for a modern title at 3840x2160 with Ultra textures.

The measured data shows that the RTX 3080 scales predictably with resolution. At 1440p High, the 156.8 FPS average is 73% of the 1080p High result, and at 4K High, it drops to 95.6 FPS, which is 61% of the 1440p figure. This consistent degradation is a hallmark of a GPU that is hitting its memory bandwidth ceiling. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 63.9 FPS, is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, suggesting that users should stick to High settings at 4K or use Medium (121 FPS at 4K) for a better balance.

Comparing the RTX 3080 to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster. Its average benchmark score of 35787 is 0.2% below the AMD Radeon Pro Duo and 0.4% above the AMD Radeon 880M. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is 1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 0.9% faster. These sub-1% differences mean that in Undisputed, the RTX 3080 performs virtually identically to its direct competitors, and any performance differences in the FPS data can be attributed to the CPU pairing rather than the GPU alone. The GPU’s 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is ample for this sports title, which does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS, given the absence of those features in the measured data.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 356.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Ultra settings, the maximum is 136 FPS at 1080p.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops by 53-55% from 1080p to 4K across all presets, which is a classic sign of GPU saturation, not CPU limitation.

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, but only at an average of 63.9 FPS, which is below the 1440p Ultra result of 99.5 FPS. For a smoother 4K experience, High settings yield 95.6 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The 9600X scores 28246 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230, and 0.4-0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel Core i5-14500T.

Q: What is the RTX 3080’s memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus with 760.3 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra frame rate of 63.9 FPS suggests the VRAM capacity is a limiting factor.

*Q: Is this combo ranked highly among all tested configurations for Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 488th out of 1,580 tested combos, placing it in the top 31% of all pairings. This is a strong result, given the GPU’s end-of-life status and the CPU’s mid-range positioning.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 9600X + RTX 3080 combination ranks 488th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 69th percentile of all pairings. This is a solid result for a CPU that sits in the 85th percentile of all processors and a GPU in the 80th percentile. The rank suggests that while the individual components are above average, the pairing does not reach the top tier, likely because the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM and the 9600X’s 6-core limit prevent it from matching combos with newer GPUs or higher-core-count CPUs.

The rank is particularly noteworthy given the GPU’s end-of-life production status and the CPU’s mid-range market segment. The data shows that this combo outperforms the 50% mark by a significant margin, meaning it beats the majority of systems tested. However, the 488th rank out of 1580 also indicates that there are 487 combos that deliver better performance in this specific title. These higher-ranked systems likely feature GPUs with more VRAM or faster memory bandwidth, as the 4K Ultra result of 63.9 FPS is the weakest point. At 1440p and below, the combo is clearly competitive, with the 214.2 FPS at 1080p High being a standout figure. The rank should be interpreted as a reflection of the GPU’s age, not the CPU’s capability, as the 9600X’s benchmark scores are nearly identical to its nearest rivals. For users with this combo, the data suggests that sticking to 1440p or 1080p with High settings will provide a top-tier experience, while 4K requires compromises.