Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, placing 128th out of 1580 tested combos. The data reveals a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet shows signs of CPU limitation at 1080p, making it a versatile but nuanced pairing for this sports title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions tells a clear story about system balance. At Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial: 180.1 FPS falls to 129.6 FPS, a 28% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K Ultra yields another significant decline to 86.3 FPS, a 33% drop. This steep scaling curve at Ultra indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed to its limits at 4K, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck.

The scaling pattern shifts dramatically at lower settings. At Low settings, 1080p produces 412.6 FPS, while 1440p delivers 347.7 FPS (a 16% drop), and 4K still manages 217 FPS (a 38% drop from 1440p). The relatively modest decline from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests the CPU is starting to constrain performance at 1080p, as the gap between these resolutions is smaller than what pure GPU scaling would predict. At 4K Low, the 217 FPS result indicates the GPU is still handling the load comfortably, but the frame rate ceiling is now clearly set by the graphics card.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern to Low: 339.8 FPS at 1080p, 251 FPS at 1440p (26% drop), and 160 FPS at 4K (36% drop from 1440p). High settings produce 284.9 FPS at 1080p, 205.8 FPS at 1440p (28% drop), and 130.8 FPS at 4K (36% drop). These consistent scaling ratios across Medium and High presets indicate a well-balanced progression, with the GPU workload increasing predictably as resolution rises.

The data shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset (Ultra at 180.1 FPS) stays well above the refresh rate of typical high-end monitors, while at 4K, only Low and Medium presets exceed 160 FPS. The limiting component shifts from CPU at 1080p Low (where 412.6 FPS suggests a ceiling) to GPU at 4K Ultra (where 86.3 FPS shows the graphics card working hard).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and the benchmark data confirms its strength. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample resources for Undisputed at any resolution. The boost clock of 2550 MHz, combined with 10240 shading units, provides the raw compute power the game demands.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34245 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with its average benchmark score of 53610 sitting just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. These rival comparisons underscore the 4080 SUPER's position as a top-tier performer, and the measured frame rates in Undisputed reflect this standing.

At 4K Ultra, the 86.3 FPS result shows the GPU is the limiting factor, as the card's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is being fully utilized. The VRAM capacity is more than sufficient — even at 4K Ultra, the game does not appear to be memory-constrained, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution rather than showing sudden drops that would indicate VRAM exhaustion. The 16 GB allocation provides substantial headroom for the game's textures and geometry at all settings.

The GPU's performance at lower resolutions further demonstrates its capability. At 1440p High, the 205.8 FPS result is nearly 60% higher than the 4K High score, showing that the card has reserve performance when pixel count decreases. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 corroborates this strength, suggesting the card excels in modern DirectX 12 workloads like those in Undisputed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 2 architecture, plays a supporting role in this configuration. Running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosting to 4.40 GHz, the processor provides solid single-thread performance for game logic and physics. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 indicate a capable mid-range processor.

The CPU's benchmark positions show it is competitive with modern alternatives. Its average benchmark score of 28631 is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12600 and 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12600H, while being 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7203P. This places the 3700X in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, confirming it as a strong performer for gaming workloads.

In Undisputed, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 412.6 FPS result likely approaches the processor's maximum frame delivery capability. The game is not heavily threaded, so the 8-core/16-thread configuration provides more than enough parallel capacity, but the Zen 2 architecture's per-core performance sets a ceiling. The 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's demands.

The CPU's role becomes less critical as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the 86.3 FPS result is purely GPU-bound, and even at 4K High (130.8 FPS), the processor has sufficient headroom. The PassMark single-thread score of 2656 and multi-thread score of 22458 show a balanced processor that handles both the game's single-threaded main loop and any background tasks without becoming a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive picture across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the results range from 412.6 FPS at Low to 180.1 FPS at Ultra, with Medium producing 339.8 FPS and High delivering 284.9 FPS. These figures show the game is exceptionally playable at 1080p, with even the most demanding preset maintaining triple-digit frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong: Low delivers 347.7 FPS, Medium 251 FPS, High 205.8 FPS, and Ultra 129.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is particularly notable, as it stays above 120 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with drops ranging from 16% at Low to 28% at High and Ultra.

The 3840x2160 results show the expected performance reduction: Low produces 217 FPS, Medium 160 FPS, High 130.8 FPS, and Ultra 86.3 FPS. The 4K Low result is impressive, exceeding 200 FPS, while 4K Ultra dips below 90 FPS, indicating that the most demanding settings require the GPU to work substantially harder. The gap between 4K Medium (160 FPS) and 4K High (130.8 FPS) is 29.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 44.5 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with high refresh rates?*

A: At 4K High, the combo delivers 130.8 FPS, which exceeds 120 Hz refresh rates. For 144 Hz displays, 4K Medium (160 FPS) is required, while 4K Low (217 FPS) easily supports 200+ Hz monitors.

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

A: At 1080p Low, the 412.6 FPS result suggests CPU limitation, as the frame rate is unusually high and likely approaches the processor's delivery ceiling. At 1080p Ultra (180.1 FPS), the GPU becomes more influential, but the CPU still provides adequate support.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low at 412.6 FPS offers the highest performance. However, 1440p Low at 347.7 FPS provides a strong balance of visual clarity and speed, while 1080p Medium at 339.8 FPS offers better visuals with minimal frame rate loss.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 53610 places it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. These margins indicate the card's performance is competitive with, but not dramatically superior to, these alternatives.

*Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM cause any limitations in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows no VRAM-related performance drops at any resolution or setting. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory is sufficient for all tested configurations, with frame rates scaling consistently rather than showing sudden degradation at 4K Ultra.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X holding back the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: At 1440p and 4K, the CPU does not appear to be a limiting factor, as frame rates scale appropriately with resolution. At 1080p Low (412.6 FPS), the processor may cap performance, but this ceiling is so high that it has minimal practical impact for gaming.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1440p delivers 205.8 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors while maintaining strong visual quality. This combination offers a 36% frame rate improvement over 4K High (130.8 FPS) with a modest reduction in resolution. For 4K users, the High preset at 130.8 FPS is the optimal choice, as it stays above 120 FPS while providing better visuals than Medium.

Players prioritizing frame rate over visuals should select the Low preset at 1440p, producing 347.7 FPS — more than double the 4K High result. The Medium preset at 1440p (251 FPS) represents a strong middle ground, offering improved visuals over Low with only a 28% frame rate penalty. At 1080p, the Medium preset (339.8 FPS) is recommended for the best balance, as it provides significantly better visuals than Low (412.6 FPS) while maintaining frame rates far above any current display's refresh rate.

The Ultra preset is only advisable at 1080p (180.1 FPS) or 1440p (129.6 FPS) for users with high-refresh-rate displays who demand maximum visual fidelity. At 4K Ultra (86.3 FPS), the visual gains do not justify the substantial frame rate drop from High, making High the sensible ceiling for 4K gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 128th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 8.1% of all tested systems. This high ranking reflects the strong performance of the RTX 4080 SUPER, which sits in the 88th percentile of GPUs, combined with the capable Ryzen 7 3700X in the 85th percentile of CPUs.

The combo's ranking is particularly strong given that the CPU is not the newest generation. The 3700X's average benchmark score of 28631 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12600 (28654, -0.1% delta), showing that this older processor remains competitive with newer mid-range options. The GPU's ranking is equally solid, with the 4080 SUPER's average score of 53610 matching the performance of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489, +0.2% delta) and exceeding the RTX 5070 Ti (52086, +2.9% delta).

The measured frame rates in Undisputed support this high ranking. The combo achieves over 200 FPS at 1440p across Low, Medium, and High presets, and exceeds 120 FPS at 4K on Low, Medium, and High settings. These results demonstrate that while the 3700X is not the fastest CPU available, its pairing with the 4080 SUPER creates a system that ranks in the upper echelon of tested configurations for this game.