Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust experience in Undisputed, with the data showing a clear shift in system bottlenecks as resolution and settings change. This combination ranks 487th out of 1580 tested combos in the game, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. The measured FPS across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals a system where the RTX 3080’s raw horsepower is often held back by the Ryzen 7 3700X’s Zen 2 architecture, particularly at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the performance ceiling lies. At Low settings, the average frame rate plummets from 358 FPS at 1920x1080 to 166.7 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of roughly 53%. This massive decline indicates that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound; the GPU has so much headroom that it can push over 350 frames, but the Ryzen 7 3700X cannot feed it any faster. As resolution increases, the rendering load shifts to the GPU, which is why the 4K Low result is still exceptionally high but far lower than the 1080p figure.

The scaling pattern becomes more nuanced at higher quality settings. At High settings, the transition from 1440p to 4K sees FPS drop from 156.3 to 98.7, a 37% decrease. This is a more gradual slope than the Low preset, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to take on a more significant role. The Ultra preset shows the most extreme scaling: 139.8 FPS at 1080p falls to just 63.7 FPS at 4K, representing a 54% drop. The fact that the 1080p Ultra score is only slightly higher than the 1440p Ultra score (139.8 vs 98.7) indicates the CPU is still a limiting factor even at the highest quality settings, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential at lower resolutions.

What the data implies is that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where the balance between CPU and GPU load is most favorable. At 4K, the RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth become the primary drivers of performance, but the CPU still manages to keep up reasonably well. The 1080p results, while spectacular in raw numbers, are largely academic for practical gaming since the CPU bottleneck prevents the GPU from being fully utilized.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 architecture processor based on the Matisse codename, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are respectable for a 2019 release, but the benchmarks show it is no longer a top-tier performer. With a percentile ranking of 85th among all CPUs, it sits above average but well below the current generation. In Cinebench R23, it scores 19087 in multi-core and 2694 in single-core, figures that demonstrate capable multithreading but modest single-thread strength.

The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database reveal just how competitive this chip remains: the Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28654 with a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the 3700X is essentially tied with it. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28591 with a deltaPct of 0.1, again showing near-identical performance. This suggests the 3700X’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides a balanced workload distribution for Undisputed, which is a sports title that likely benefits from consistent frame pacing over raw thread count.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU is the clear bottleneck, capping performance at 358 FPS. Even at 1080p Medium, the score of 258.4 FPS is likely still limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance, as the boost clock of 4.40 GHz is modest by modern standards. The L3 cache of 32 MB is generous and helps with game data streaming, but the DDR4 memory support with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s may also play a role in limiting how quickly data can be fed to the GPU. The 7 nm process node and 65 W TDP make this an efficient chip, but efficiency does not translate to higher frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

FAQ

*Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, particularly at 1080p and lower settings. The data shows 358 FPS at 1080p Low versus 261.7 FPS at 1440p Low, indicating the CPU limits performance when the GPU is not fully stressed. The gap narrows at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this combo?*

A: Based on the measured FPS, 2560x1440 at High settings offers an excellent balance, delivering 156.3 FPS average. This resolution allows the GPU to stretch its legs without the CPU bottleneck seen at 1080p, while maintaining high frame rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-12600 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, with deltaPct values of -0.1 and 0.1 respectively. This means performance differences are negligible in general benchmarks, though game-specific results may vary.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings for high refresh rates. The 4K Low result of 166.7 FPS is excellent, while 4K Ultra drops to 63.7 FPS, which is still playable but below the high-refresh threshold.

Q: What does the combo rank of 487 out of 1580 mean?

A: This places the configuration in the top 31% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Undisputed. It is a solid mid-to-upper tier result, but there are 486 combos that perform better, likely featuring newer CPUs and GPUs.

Q: Is the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The data suggests yes, as the GPU achieves high frame rates even at 4K. The 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth helps ensure that texture streaming does not become a bottleneck, though the exact VRAM usage is not measured in this dataset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields 139.8 FPS, which is excellent but leaves performance on the table due to the CPU bottleneck. The Medium preset at 258.4 FPS is arguably the sweet spot for competitive play, offering high frame rates that far exceed display refresh rates. For 1440p, High settings at 156.3 FPS provide the best combination of visual fidelity and smoothness, while Medium at 185.7 FPS is ideal for those prioritizing frame rate above all else.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. Low settings at 166.7 FPS are playable for fast-paced action, but Medium at 119.8 FPS offers a better visual experience without sacrificing too much smoothness. High at 98.7 FPS is still above 60 FPS and represents a good balance for immersive play, while Ultra at 63.7 FPS is only suitable for players who prioritize graphics over frame rate. The data indicates that High settings at 1440p is the recommended preset for most users, as it delivers 156.3 FPS, which is high enough for any monitor and provides good visual quality without the performance penalty of Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 487 out of 1580 places this configuration in the 69th percentile of all tested combinations in Undisputed. This is a strong showing for a CPU released in 2019 and a GPU from 2020, but the data reveals why it does not rank higher. The RTX 3080 has a percentile ranking of 80th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35787, putting it just behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (36101, deltaPct -0.9) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon 880M (35646, deltaPct 0.4). The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU’s, but the combination does not synergize perfectly in this game.

The gap between this combo and the top 486 configurations likely comes from newer CPUs with higher single-thread performance, which would alleviate the bottleneck seen at 1080p. The fact that the RTX 3080’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, has a deltaPct of -0.2 suggests the GPU is competitive with its peers, but the CPU’s Zen 2 architecture holds back the overall system. For a sports game like Undisputed, which may have physics and AI calculations that rely on single-thread performance, this CPU limitation is more pronounced than in GPU-bound titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset of measured FPS values provides a comprehensive picture of performance across all settings and resolutions:

At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are: Low at 358, Medium at 258.4, High at 212.3, and Ultra at 139.8. The large spread between Low and Ultra (218.2 FPS difference) indicates that settings have a significant impact on performance, but the CPU caps the maximum achievable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 261.7, Medium at 185.7, High at 156.3, and Ultra at 98.7. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 96.3 FPS at Low settings, but only 41.1 FPS at Ultra, demonstrating that the GPU becomes more of a factor at higher quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low at 166.7, Medium at 119.8, High at 98.7, and Ultra at 63.7. The 4K results show a more linear scaling, with the GPU clearly being the dominant component. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it the only setting that may require a reduction for smooth play. The data shows that the RTX 3080’s 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 164.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient to handle this game at 4K, provided the settings are moderated.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process by Samsung. It features 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, along with 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. The base clock of 1440 MHz boosts to 1710 MHz, and the memory operates at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus provides 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are impressive: a Passmark G3D score of 25086 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 167014 and Vulkan score of 145176 indicate strong compute performance, though these are less relevant for gaming. The RTX 3080’s percentile ranking of 80th among all GPUs shows it is a high-end card, but the nearest rivals reveal close competition: the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE scores 36101 with a deltaPct of -0.9, meaning the RTX 3080 is slightly behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile scores 35435 with a deltaPct of 1, meaning the RTX 3080 is slightly ahead.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role becomes dominant at 4K, where the frame rates scale almost linearly with settings. The 4K Ultra result of 63.7 FPS shows that the card can handle maximum settings at this resolution, though the 10 GB VRAM may be a limitation in future titles. The measured data indicates that the RTX 3080 is more than capable of driving this game at high frame rates, with the primary constraint being the CPU at lower resolutions. The 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU are high requirements, but the performance justifies the power draw for users seeking high-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K.