Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Undisputed, with performance scaling that reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. The data indicates a combo that is heavily CPU-limited at 1080p, but progressively transitions to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, making this a versatile pairing for the sports title.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frames per second reveal a classic performance curve that tells a story about where the workload is being processed. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 417.2 FPS, a figure so high that it almost certainly exceeds the refresh rate of any mainstream display. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the frame rate to 300.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 28%. The jump to 4K (3840x2160) at Low yields 190.9 FPS, which is another substantial drop of about 36% from the 1440p figure. This pattern—where each resolution step costs a significant percentage of performance—suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is beginning to feel the load as pixel count increases.

The scaling story changes dramatically when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the system hits 249.7 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 180.3 FPS (a 27.8% decrease), and at 4K High, it falls to 115.8 FPS (a 35.8% decrease from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High presets is noteworthy. It implies that the rendering pipeline is scaling predictably with resolution, which is typical of a game that is not heavily dependent on exotic effects. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly, but the CPU cannot feed it fast enough to push beyond the observed numbers.

At the 4K Ultra setting, the frame rate plummets to 74.5 FPS. This is the only measured point that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, and it represents a 35.8% drop from the 1440p Ultra result of 116.2 FPS. The fact that the 4K Ultra frame rate is less than half of the 1080p Low result (417.2 FPS) highlights how much additional work the GPU is doing. This transition from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K is the defining characteristic of this combo in Undisputed. The data implies that for competitive play at lower resolutions, the CPU is the limiting factor, while for maximum visual fidelity at 4K, the GPU becomes the focus.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 192-bit bus, provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. In a game like Undisputed, which is a boxing simulation with relatively contained arenas, this memory configuration appears more than sufficient. The measured results show no signs of a memory-related bottleneck, as the frame rates scale smoothly with resolution and settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz are the driving forces behind the raw compute power, which is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is capable of pushing frame rates well above 100 FPS at 4K High settings, hitting 115.8 FPS. This suggests that the game is not overly demanding on the GPU's shading units or texture mapping units, which number 7168 and 224, respectively. The 80 ROPs are responsible for the final pixel output, and the smooth scaling to 4K indicates they are not a limiting factor. Interestingly, the GPU's performance percentile of 84 places it in the upper echelon of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 42576 is only 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which is a professional-grade card. This context reinforces that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end consumer part that is well-matched to the demands of this title.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a consistent performance hit across all settings, which is a sign that the GPU is handling the increased pixel fill rate without any anomalies. The 4K Ultra result of 74.5 FPS is the lowest point, but it is still a playable frame rate. The data implies that the GPU's architecture, based on Ada Lovelace and manufactured on a 5 nm process, is efficiently processing the game's workload. The end-of-life production status of the GPU does not appear to affect its in-game performance, as the measured results are consistently high.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand scheme of all tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4070 SUPER holds the 273rd position out of 1580 total combos. This places it in the top 17.3% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a CPU that was released in 2019 and a GPU that came out in 2024. The rank of 273 confirms the fact that while the CPU is older, it has enough multi-threaded capability to keep up with the modern GPU in this specific game.

The combo's ranking is particularly interesting when considering the CPU's nearest rivals. The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core i5-12600 (28654, a -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28591, a 0.1% delta). This means that swapping the 3700X for a more modern i5-12600 would likely result in a very similar performance profile in Undisputed, assuming the GPU remains the same. The ranking suggests that the 3700X is not holding back the RTX 4070 SUPER to any significant degree in this title.

Furthermore, the GPU's own ranking context is useful. The RTX 4070 SUPER's average score of 42576 is just 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, indicating that these two GPUs are direct competitors in terms of raw compute. The fact that this combo achieves a top 17.3% rank means that the pairing is well-balanced for this game. If the rank were significantly lower, it would indicate that one component was dragging the other down. Here, the data shows a harmonious relationship, where the CPU's Zen 2 architecture and the GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture complement each other well in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The full measured FPS dataset provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce 417.2 FPS, Medium settings produce 297.7 FPS, High settings produce 249.7 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 159.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 257.3 FPS, which is a massive range that shows how much headroom there is at this resolution. The step from Medium to High is 48 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is 89.8 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is substantially more demanding.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but scales down predictably. Low settings yield 300.3 FPS, Medium yields 218.4 FPS, High yields 180.3 FPS, and Ultra yields 116.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 184.1 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, showing that the GPU is starting to become a more significant factor. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 64.1 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than the 48 FPS drop from Medium to High, suggesting that the Ultra preset includes effects that heavily tax the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the 4K results are the most telling. Low settings produce 190.9 FPS, Medium produces 139.9 FPS, High produces 115.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 74.5 FPS. The Low to Ultra range is 116.4 FPS, which is the smallest range of all resolutions. This compression of the performance envelope at 4K indicates that the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as it cannot maintain the same relative frame rate differences between settings when the pixel count is at its maximum. The 4K Ultra result of 74.5 FPS is the only measured point below 100 FPS, and it is still a smooth experience for a sports game.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For players with a 1080p display, the data presents an overwhelming case for the Ultra preset. The 159.9 FPS average at 1080p Ultra is far beyond what any standard 1440p or 4K monitor can display, and it is more than enough for a high-refresh-rate 1080p panel. There is no practical reason to drop to High settings (249.7 FPS) when the Ultra preset already provides such a high frame rate, unless a player is using a 360 Hz or higher refresh rate monitor and wants to maximize every last frame.

At 1440p, the choice becomes more nuanced. The High preset delivers 180.3 FPS, which is excellent for most 1440p monitors that cap out at 165 Hz or 240 Hz. The Ultra preset drops to 116.2 FPS, which is still perfectly playable and would be preferable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate. The data suggests that the Medium preset (218.4 FPS) is the sweet spot for competitive players who want the highest possible frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality, as it offers a significant 38.1 FPS advantage over High.

For 4K players, the High preset at 115.8 FPS is the clear recommendation. It provides a smooth, above-60 FPS experience with good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 74.5 FPS is a viable option for those who want maximum detail, but the 41.3 FPS drop from High to Ultra is a steep price to pay for the extra visual effects. The Medium preset at 139.9 FPS is also a strong option for 4K players who prefer a higher frame rate, as it offers a 24.1 FPS advantage over High while still looking significantly better than Low (190.9 FPS). The Low preset is generally not recommended at any resolution, as the visual sacrifices are substantial, and the frame rate gains are only marginal at 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are modest by modern standards, but the 32 MB of L3 cache and 16 threads provide solid multi-threaded performance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 28631 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 indicates strong all-core performance. In Undisputed, which is a sports title that likely uses multiple threads for physics and AI, this CPU provides a robust foundation.

The data strongly suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The 417.2 FPS result at 1080p Low is likely near the ceiling of what this CPU can feed to the GPU. The fact that the 1440p Low result is 300.3 FPS, which is a 28% drop, while the 4K Low result is 190.9 FPS, a 36% drop from 1440p, shows that the GPU is increasingly taking over the workload as resolution rises. If the CPU were the bottleneck at all resolutions, we would see a much smaller drop in FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p, because the GPU would still be waiting for the CPU.

The CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-12600 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, have average scores that are nearly identical (within 0.1% of the 3700X). This indicates that in a game like Undisputed, the 3700X is not a significant liability. The 85th percentile ranking and the 8-core/16-thread configuration suggest that the CPU has enough headroom to handle the game's logic, but the single-thread performance, as measured by a Geekbench single-core score of 1672, is the likely reason for the 1080p frame rate ceiling. The data implies that upgrading to a newer CPU with higher single-thread performance could push the 1080p frame rates even higher, but the current pairing is well-balanced for 1440p and 4K gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this combo for a balance of quality and speed?

A: The data suggests that 2560x1440 at High settings is the sweet spot, as it delivers 180.3 FPS while maintaining high visual quality, significantly outpacing the 4K High result of 115.8 FPS.

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

A: Yes, the 4K High preset achieves an average of 115.8 FPS, which is very smooth. Even the 4K Ultra preset, at 74.5 FPS, is playable, but the High preset offers a much better frame rate for a minor visual difference.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p. The 1080p Low result of 417.2 FPS is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output, as the GPU has far more headroom at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its direct rival in terms of raw performance?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42576 is 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, indicating they are virtually tied in raw compute, though in-game results can vary.

Q: What is the impact of the Ultra preset on performance at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 116.2 FPS, which is 64.1 FPS lower than the High preset's 180.3 FPS. This is a significant drop, suggesting the Ultra preset adds heavy visual effects.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X holding back the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: Not significantly. While the CPU limits 1080p frame rates, the combo still ranks in the top 17.3% of all tested systems (273rd out of 1580), and its nearest CPU rivals perform within 0.1% of it, showing it is still a capable partner.