Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing simulation from 2023, presents a demanding workload for PC hardware, particularly at higher resolutions. This analysis examines the performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 across the game's four detail presets and three common resolutions. The data provides a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies and which settings deliver the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but significant impact as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K. At the High preset, the system delivers 223 FPS at 1920x1080, which drops to 161 FPS at 2560x1440, representing a 27.8% decrease. Moving to 3840x2160, the average further drops to 102 FPS, a 36.6% reduction from the 1440p figure and a 54.3% reduction from 1080p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, with the processor’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration providing ample headroom at the lower resolution.

The pattern holds across other presets. With Medium settings, the transition from 1080p (269 FPS) to 1440p (195 FPS) results in a 27.5% performance loss, and then to 4K (123 FPS) another 36.9% loss. The Low preset shows the most dramatic scaling, starting at 374 FPS at 1080p, falling to 271 FPS at 1440p (a 27.5% drop), and finally to 171 FPS at 4K (a 36.9% drop from 1440p). This consistent ~27% and ~37% penalty at each step strongly suggests that the RTX 4070's rendering throughput, rather than the CPU’s processing power, is the determining factor for frame rates at these higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset exhibits the same trend but at lower absolute numbers. The system manages 143 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are similar to other presets, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the workload. The data indicates that while the Ryzen 7 5700X is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4070 at 1080p, its influence wanes as resolution increases, and the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the deciding factors for performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the central component in this configuration's gaming performance. Its specifications, including 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, are crucial for handling the detailed textures and effects in Undisputed. The card’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 5888 shading units are directly responsible for the high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows that even at 4K with High settings, the card maintains an average of 102 FPS, which is a strong result.

The GPU’s role becomes more critical as settings are increased. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p, the average FPS drops from 374 to 143. This 61.8% reduction in performance is a direct consequence of the increased shading, texture, and post-processing work demanded by the Ultra preset. The RTX 4070's compute capabilities, measured at 29.15 TFLOPS for FP32, are being taxed progressively. The card's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present, but in a game like Undisputed, their specific workloads are less prominent than the raw rasterization performance.

At 4K, the GPU's memory subsystem is likely a key factor. The 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth is sufficient for the High preset (102 FPS) but is pushed harder at Ultra, where the average falls to 66 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM capacity does not appear to be a limiting factor at these settings, as the game’s requirements are likely within this allocation. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4070 is a well-balanced card for this title, offering high refresh rate capability at 1440p and playable 4K performance, with its limits becoming apparent only at the highest settings and resolution combination.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured average FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset, with an average of 143 FPS, provides a smooth experience that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The High preset at 223 FPS is exceptionally fluid and would be ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, but the visual fidelity gain from Ultra may be worth the performance cost for some users. The Medium preset at 269 FPS offers a significant performance buffer, ensuring no frame drops even in the most demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the High preset, averaging 161 FPS, is the standout recommendation. It provides a perfect balance of visual quality and performance, easily driving high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is still very playable and offers the best image quality, but the 35.4% performance drop from High is noticeable. The Medium preset at 195 FPS is also a strong option if maximum frame rates are prioritized over visual detail.

For 3840x2160, the High preset, with an average of 102 FPS, is the clear choice. It delivers a smooth 4K experience that is close to the 60 FPS target and provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium. The Ultra preset at 66 FPS is playable but falls below the 72 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The Medium preset at 123 FPS is a viable alternative for those who prefer higher frame rates over extra visual effects, but High offers the better overall experience for most users. The data suggests that High is the "sweet spot" preset for this combination, offering the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this CPU and GPU combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, it can. The data shows an average of 102 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 66 FPS, which is still playable but not as smooth.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 161 FPS. The Ultra preset also works well at 104 FPS, but the High preset offers a better balance of performance and visual quality for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: At 1080p, the performance is high across all presets, suggesting the CPU is sufficient. However, the significant frame rate drops when moving from 1080p to 4K indicate that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from 1080p to 4K on the High preset?

A: The average frame rate drops from 223 FPS at 1920x1080 to 102 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54.3% decrease in performance.

Q: What is the average frame rate on the Low preset at 1080p?

A: The system achieves an average of 374 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the highest average frame rate recorded in the measured data.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 4K a viable option?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 66 FPS. This is playable, but it is the only tested configuration that falls below the 72 FPS threshold often associated with very smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a solid foundation for this gaming system. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Undisputed. The benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499, indicate strong processing power that is more than adequate for the game's physics and AI calculations.

The data shows that the CPU's role is most critical at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the system achieves 374 FPS on Low settings, which is exceptionally high. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700X can feed the RTX 4070 with enough data to maximize its potential at this resolution. The performance difference between 1080p and 1440p is a consistent ~27% across all presets, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling pattern. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a smaller performance gap between these resolutions.

The processor's 65W TDP and 7 nm process node also contribute to system efficiency, allowing for a wide range of compatible coolers and power supplies. In the context of this game, the Ryzen 7 5700X performs its role admirably. It provides the necessary single-thread performance for game logic and the multi-threaded capability for background tasks, ensuring that the RTX 4070's performance is fully utilized. The data confirms that the CPU is not a hindrance to achieving high frame rates in Undisputed, even in CPU-intensive scenarios typical of a sports simulation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured average frame rates for this configuration in Undisputed.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 374 FPS
• Medium: 269 FPS (min 229, max 310)
• High: 223 FPS
• Ultra: 143 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 271 FPS
• Medium: 195 FPS (min 165, max 224)
• High: 161 FPS
• Ultra: 104 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 171 FPS
• Medium: 123 FPS (min 105, max 142)
• High: 102 FPS
• Ultra: 66 FPS

The progression from Low to Ultra at any given resolution shows a clear step-down in performance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 231 FPS, a 61.8% reduction. At 1440p, the gap is 167 FPS (61.6% reduction), and at 4K, it is 105 FPS (61.4% reduction). This consistent percentage reduction across resolutions further confirms that the GPU's workload scaling is the primary driver of performance changes. The min/max data for Medium settings shows a reasonable frame time variance, with the variance being larger at lower resolutions where the absolute frame rates are higher.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds a rank of 895 out of 3718 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 24.1% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performing configuration for this game. The rank reflects the strong average frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.

The CPU itself is a strong performer in general, sitting in the 79th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K with a delta of 0%, meaning they are statistically tied in average benchmark score. Other close competitors include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.2% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (0.2% faster). This indicates the 5700X is a well-positioned mid-range to high-end processor.

The GPU is similarly well-placed, ranking in the 81st percentile against all GPUs. Its performance is closely matched with the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% slower). While these are its nearest rivals by average score, the RTX 4070's modern architecture provides features and efficiency that older cards may lack. The combo's overall rank of 895 suggests that for Undisputed, this system delivers a very strong experience, with the high average FPS numbers placing it well ahead of the majority of other tested configurations.