Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy where the Low preset maximizes frame rates, while Ultra pushes the hardware to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, component roles, and ranking data to provide a comprehensive view of this pairing's capabilities in the boxing title.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the Medium preset is the recommended choice across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium yields an average of 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive experience well above standard display refresh rates. At 2560x1440, Medium drops to an average of 125 FPS (min 107, max 144), which remains excellent for competitive play. Even at 3840x2160, Medium sustains an average of 79 FPS (min 67, max 91), ensuring the game stays fluid on high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

The High preset is a strong alternative for those prioritizing visual quality over maximum frame rates. It delivers 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The 4K result dips slightly below the 70 FPS threshold often considered ideal for smooth gameplay, but it remains playable. The Low preset, while providing the highest frame rates (241 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, 110 FPS at 4K), likely sacrifices too much graphical detail for a sports title where visual presentation matters. The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo, as it produces only 92 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K, with the latter two figures falling below acceptable smoothness standards. The data indicates Medium offers the most efficient trade-off between image quality and performance, with High serving as a viable step up for users with 1080p or 1440p monitors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the primary driver of frame rates in Undisputed, especially at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's demands at the tested settings. The GPU's base clock of 2317 MHz and boost clock of 2572 MHz, paired with 2560 shading units, deliver the raw compute power needed to maintain the observed frame rates. The RTX 5050's 32 ROPs and 80 TMUs contribute to its pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s, which are directly relevant to rendering the fighter models and ring environments.

The GPU's performance percentile of 66 places it above the median of all tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 21035 is closely matched by its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT sits within 1.6% of its average score, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL is 0.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M is 1% behind. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile is 1.6% ahead. This indicates the RTX 5050 is a mid-range performer, and the measured FPS in Undisputed aligns with this positioning. The data shows that as settings increase from Low to Ultra, the GPU becomes increasingly saturated, with frame rates dropping accordingly. At 4K Ultra, the 42 FPS average suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, unable to maintain high frame rates under maximum load. The 130 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with a mainstream graphics card, and its PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for this workload.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this CPU and GPU combo in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 241, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This drops to 174 FPS at 2560x1440 and 110 FPS at 3840x2160 with the same settings.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with Medium settings, the combo produces an average of 79 FPS (min 67, max 91), which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 42 FPS, indicating the GPU struggles at maximum settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, which is 1.6% higher than the RX 5600 XT's score of 20713. This suggests near-parity in general compute performance, but the measured FPS in Undisputed reflects the specific workload.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo shows a minimum FPS of 107 and a maximum of 144, with an average of 125 FPS. The spread between min and max indicates reasonably consistent frame pacing, with no severe dips.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 241. Given the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, it is unlikely to be a limiting factor at this setting, as the GPU is handling the lighter load easily. The high frame rate suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1722 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack. This ranking reflects that while it performs adequately, many other combos deliver higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance envelope is broad. The Low preset delivers an average of 241 FPS, the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings produce an average of 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. High settings yield 144 FPS, while Ultra drops to 92 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a clear trend: each step up in quality costs a significant number of frames, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (29 FPS) and between High and Ultra (52 FPS).

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but at lower absolute values. Low averages 174 FPS, Medium averages 125 FPS (min 107, max 144), High averages 104 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The frame rate reductions from 1080p are consistent, with Medium suffering a 48 FPS drop and High a 40 FPS drop. The 1440p Medium result remains highly playable, while Ultra dips below the 70 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5050's limits become apparent. Low averages 110 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. Medium averages 79 FPS (min 67, max 91), providing a smooth experience. High averages 66 FPS, which is marginal for fast-paced action. Ultra averages 42 FPS, which is not suitable for competitive play. The data shows that 4K gaming is feasible with this combo, but only at lower settings. The differences between settings at 4K are significant, with a 31 FPS gap between Low and Medium, a 13 FPS gap between Medium and High, and a 24 FPS gap between High and Ultra. The minimum FPS data at Medium settings (67 FPS at 4K, 107 FPS at 1440p, 147 FPS at 1080p) indicates that frame drops are more pronounced at higher resolutions, suggesting the GPU is working closer to its capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo holds a rank of 1722 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 61st percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is based on the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions. The position indicates that while this configuration is capable of running the game well, it is not among the top performers. The CPU's percentile of 81 among all CPUs is high, while the GPU's percentile of 66 is lower, suggesting the graphics card is the more limiting component in this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is 0.2% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is 0.5% behind, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is 0.6% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is 0.8% behind. This shows the 9600X is competitive with these parts. The GPU's rivals show a similar pattern, with the RTX 5050 being 1.6% ahead of the RX 5600 XT and 0.6% behind the RX Vega M GL. The combo's mid-pack ranking likely stems from the GPU's modest absolute performance, as higher-ranked combos would feature more powerful graphics cards. The data suggests that users seeking higher frame rates at 4K Ultra would need a more capable GPU, while the 9600X provides a solid foundation for the CPU-bound aspects of the game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role in Undisputed, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates are high. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz, combined with 32 MB of L3 cache, ensure that the CPU can feed the GPU with data efficiently. The CPU's Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process is modern and capable, with a 65 W TDP indicating power efficiency. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support is sufficient for this game.

Synthetic benchmarks show the 9600X's strengths. It scores 2183.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 17528.5 in multi-core, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2923 and multi-core of 14438. These scores, along with a percentile of 81, indicate strong single-threaded performance, which is often beneficial for game logic and physics. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 241 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that CPU limitations could become a factor, but the data shows no evidence of a CPU bottleneck. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 7 5800XT, have similar synthetic scores, but the 9600X's desktop-oriented design with its high boost clock likely provides an edge in gaming workloads. During gameplay, the CPU's role is to process AI, physics, and game state updates, and the 12 threads provide enough parallelism to avoid becoming a constraint at the tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 241 at 1080p to 174 at 1440p (a 27.8% reduction) and further to 110 at 4K (a 36.8% reduction from 1440p). This indicates that even at low settings, the GPU's workload scales significantly with resolution. At the Medium preset, the averages are 173 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p (a 27.7% reduction), and 79 FPS at 4K (a 36.8% reduction from 1440p). The proportional drops are nearly identical between Low and Medium, suggesting that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at these settings.

At the High preset, the averages are 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% reduction), and 66 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% reduction from 1440p). The scaling is again consistent. At the Ultra preset, the averages are 92 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p (a 27.2% reduction), and 42 FPS at 4K (a 37.3% reduction from 1440p). The uniformity of these percentage drops across all settings strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution and quality level. The CPU's performance does not change with resolution, so if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain flat. Instead, the consistent ~28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~37% drop from 1440p to 4K aligns with the increased pixel count and the GPU's finite processing power. The data indicates that the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game's needs at these resolutions, as the FPS scales predictably without sudden drops that would indicate memory capacity issues. For users prioritizing high frame rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 1440p offers a good balance, and 4K is viable only at lower settings.