Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations evaluated for this title. The pairing leverages a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 5 processor with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU, and the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings suggest a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher quality presets while becoming increasingly CPU-limited at lower resolutions and settings. The data indicates a strong, consistent performer that should satisfy high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and even 4K with appropriate settings adjustments.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 246 out of 3,718 tested combinations in Undisputed places this system firmly in the upper echelon of tested hardware pairings. This percentile position reflects a configuration that delivers high average frame rates across all measured scenarios, with the weakest result still being a playable 84 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. The ranking is particularly notable given that the GPU's own benchmark percentile is 86% against all GPUs, while the CPU sits at an 81st percentile against all CPUs — the combination of two above-average components yields a result that outperforms the vast majority of tested systems in this specific game.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 29,713 places it in close competition with its nearest rivals, showing a delta of just 0.2% against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,656), and -0.5% against the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868). This tight clustering suggests that the Ryzen 5 9600X's performance in general benchmarks is well within the expected range for modern mid-range and upper-mid-range processors. However, in Undisputed specifically, the combo's top-6.6% ranking indicates that the game's engine responds favorably to this particular CPU-GPU pairing, likely benefiting from the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's substantial memory bandwidth.

The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209 (a delta of 0.1%), meaning this GPU is effectively trading blows with its immediate successor in synthetic tests. The GPU also sits slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, delta -1.1%) and well ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, delta -2.6%). In Undisputed, this GPU's performance ceiling is demonstrated by the 479 FPS result at 1080p Low settings — a figure that highlights the sheer headroom available when the rendering load is minimized.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed, equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 2205 MHz with a boost of 2505 MHz, and memory runs at an effective 22.4 Gbps. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute rated at 48.74 TFLOPS. For a sports title like Undisputed, which features boxer models, crowd rendering, and arena environments, this GPU provides ample rasterization throughput and memory capacity to handle high-resolution textures without capacity-related stuttering.

The 16 GB VRAM allocation is particularly relevant for 4K gaming, where texture detail and geometry complexity demand substantial memory. The measured results show that at 4K Ultra settings, the combo averages 84 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 130 FPS at 4K High — this 46 FPS gap between Ultra and High at 4K suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that heavily tax the GPU's shading units and memory subsystem. The RTX 4080's 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs are substantial but finite resources, and the data indicates that Ultra settings at 4K push this GPU near its practical limit for maintaining high refresh rates.

At lower resolutions, the GPU's role shifts from being the primary bottleneck to becoming underutilized. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 479 FPS, which is likely constrained by CPU throughput rather than GPU capability. The RTX 4080's power delivery is rated at a 320 W TDP with a suggested 700 W PSU, and its triple-slot cooler allows sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions. The GPU's API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering pipelines that Undisputed may leverage.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound profile with diminishing returns at lower resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 285 to 206, a reduction of 79 FPS or approximately 27.7%. Scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings further reduces the average from 206 to 130 FPS, a drop of 76 FPS or about 36.9%. This pattern — where the percentage drop increases as resolution rises — indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more saturated at higher pixel counts, which is expected for a demanding title at 4K.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced in absolute terms. The 1080p Low result of 479 FPS drops to 346 FPS at 1440p (a 133 FPS reduction) and then to 219 FPS at 4K (a further 127 FPS reduction). The fact that 1080p Low nearly reaches 500 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates, but the rendering pipeline overhead at 1440p and 4K begins to dominate. The 4K Low result of 219 FPS is still exceptionally high, indicating that even at the highest resolution, the GPU has substantial headroom when visual effects are minimized.

The Medium settings results include minimum and maximum frame rates, which provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 345 FPS with a minimum of 293 and maximum of 396 FPS — a range of 103 FPS that suggests some variability but generally smooth performance. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 and maximum of 286 FPS, maintaining a similar relative spread. At 4K Medium, the average is 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 and maximum of 181 FPS, showing tighter absolute variability but a similar pattern. The consistent ratio between minimum and average across resolutions indicates that frame pacing remains stable even as the GPU load increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 479 FPS, while Medium yields 345 FPS with a minimum of 293 and maximum of 396 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 285 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 184 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 295 FPS, or roughly 61.6% of the Low setting's performance. This wide spread indicates that Ultra settings at 1080p still leave significant headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the Ultra preset maintains nearly 185 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low settings average 346 FPS, Medium averages 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 and maximum of 286 FPS, High averages 206 FPS, and Ultra averages 133 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 133 FPS is still comfortably above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh gaming, making this resolution the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and frame rate. The Medium preset's minimum of 212 FPS ensures that even demanding scenes with multiple boxers and crowd animations remain well above typical display refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor. Low settings average 219 FPS, Medium averages 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 and maximum of 181 FPS, High averages 130 FPS, and Ultra averages 84 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 84 FPS is the lowest measured value for this combo but remains playable on standard 60 Hz displays and even some 120 Hz panels with adaptive sync. The 4K Medium result of 158 FPS is particularly impressive, showing that this GPU can handle 4K gaming with moderate settings at frame rates exceeding most high-refresh monitors' capabilities.

The Ultra preset across all resolutions shows the largest relative performance penalty. At 1080p, Ultra is 35.4% slower than High (184 vs 285 FPS); at 1440p, it is 35.4% slower (133 vs 206 FPS); and at 4K, it is 35.4% slower (84 vs 130 FPS). This consistent percentage reduction suggests that the Ultra preset adds a fixed rendering complexity multiplier rather than scaling with resolution, which is a useful insight for predicting performance on similar hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this combo for high refresh rates?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 206 FPS, which comfortably supports 144 Hz or even 165 Hz monitors. For 240 Hz displays, 1080p Medium at 345 FPS or 1080p High at 285 FPS both provide sufficient frame rates.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, at 4K Medium the combo averages 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 FPS, and at 4K High it averages 130 FPS. Even 4K Ultra at 84 FPS is playable, though it falls below the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh 4K displays.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance cost?

A: The Ultra preset consistently reduces average FPS by approximately 35.4% compared to High across all three resolutions. At 1080p, this means 184 FPS versus 285 FPS; at 1440p, 133 FPS versus 206 FPS; and at 4K, 84 FPS versus 130 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Undisputed at 4K?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related performance anomalies at 4K, with the Ultra preset still delivering 84 FPS. The 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB capacity appear sufficient for this title's highest settings at 4K resolution.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29,713, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,656) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868). This places it within a very tight performance band around these competitors.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The 1440p Medium preset averages 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 FPS and a maximum of 286 FPS. This makes it an excellent choice for 240 Hz monitors, as the minimum frame rate stays above 200 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice, delivering an average of 206 FPS. This configuration provides the full visual benefits of the High preset — which appears to be the most performance-efficient tier — while maintaining frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of the vast majority of gaming monitors. The 4K High preset at 130 FPS is also highly recommended for users with 4K 120 Hz displays, as it offers the same visual quality with a minor resolution-based performance penalty.

For competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized, the 1080p Low preset at 479 FPS or 1080p Medium at 345 FPS are the optimal choices. These settings minimize rendering overhead and provide frame rates that are essentially limited only by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU, making them ideal for esports-style play or for users with 360 Hz or higher refresh displays. The Low preset at 1440p (346 FPS) offers a compelling middle ground for competitive gamers who want higher resolution without sacrificing frame rate.

The Medium preset represents the best value for users seeking a balance between visual fidelity and performance headroom. At 1440p, Medium averages 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery even in the most demanding scenarios. At 4K, Medium averages 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 FPS, making it the recommended preset for 4K gaming on high-refresh displays. The Ultra preset, while offering the highest visual quality, incurs a significant performance penalty of roughly 35% compared to High, and is only recommended for 1080p (184 FPS) or for users with 60 Hz 4K displays (84 FPS) who prioritize visual fidelity above all else.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X plays a supporting role in this combo, providing 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) on a 4 nm TSMC process. The CPU has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Its single-thread performance is particularly strong, as evidenced by benchmark scores of 1,253 in 3DMark single-thread, 2,183.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 2,923 in Geekbench single-core. This single-thread capability is crucial for Undisputed, which likely relies heavily on a primary game thread for physics, AI, and match logic.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance, while not class-leading, is more than adequate for this title. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,528.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 14,438 demonstrate solid throughput across 12 threads. In Undisputed, where the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage the simulation, the 9600X's high boost clock and efficient Zen 5 architecture prevent it from becoming a bottleneck at most settings. The evidence for this is the minimal frame rate scaling between 1080p Low (479 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (184 FPS) — even at the lowest settings, the GPU remains the primary limiting factor, though the CPU's performance ceiling is likely approached at 1080p Low.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate throughput for game data streaming. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures the RTX 4080 can communicate at full bandwidth, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible. The 65 W TDP of the 9600X is remarkably low for a desktop processor with 5.40 GHz boost capability, allowing for efficient cooling and leaving thermal headroom for sustained boost operation during extended gaming sessions. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking against all CPUs, combined with its strong single-thread performance, makes it a well-matched partner for the RTX 4080 in this title, where the GPU's capabilities are the primary driver of frame rate at higher resolutions and settings.