Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a dominant performance profile in Undisputed, pushing frame rates far beyond the requirements of standard displays across all tested resolutions. The measured data reveals a system that is consistently GPU-bound at higher settings, yet scales impressively when graphical loads are reduced. This analysis breaks down the specific performance metrics, settings behavior, and hardware dynamics of this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shifting balance between CPU and GPU workload. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 374 FPS, which is an extraordinarily high figure that indicates the CPU is doing heavy lifting to feed the GPU. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 271 FPS, a 27.5% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 171 FPS, representing a 54.3% drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline at 4K Low suggests the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The pattern shifts when examining higher graphical presets. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 269 at 1080p to 195 at 1440p, then to 123 at 4K. The percentage deltas here are 27.5% and 36.9% respectively. The High preset shows a similar trend: 223 FPS at 1080p, 161 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. Notably, the Ultra preset yields 143 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p narrows as settings increase, while the 1440p to 4K gap remains significant, indicating that at higher resolutions, the RTX 4070's rendering workload dominates the performance envelope.

The data indicates that at 1080p Low, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the 374 FPS figure. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 3D V-Cache architecture, with its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, excels in feeding data to the GPU in such scenarios. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become the determining factors. The scaling behavior suggests that for competitive play at high refresh rates, 1080p and 1440p are optimal, while 4K is viable for high-fidelity gaming at slightly lower frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on preset selection for different priorities. For maximum frame rates, the Low preset is the obvious choice, delivering 374 FPS at 1080p and 271 FPS at 1440p. These figures are far beyond what any current display can show, making them excessive for most users. The Medium preset offers a more balanced experience, with 269 FPS at 1080p and 195 FPS at 1440p. This setting likely provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most gaming monitors.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset emerges as the sweet spot, with an average of 123 FPS and a minimum of 105 FPS. This represents a solid playable experience, though the High preset at 102 FPS average is also viable. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 66 FPS, which is still playable but may not meet the needs of users with high refresh rate 4K panels. At 1080p and 1440p, the Ultra preset provides 143 FPS and 104 FPS respectively, making it a strong choice for users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw speed.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the most versatile recommendation across all resolutions. It provides a significant boost over Low settings while maintaining frame rates that are at least 123 FPS even at 4K. The High preset is a good alternative for users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors at 1440p, as it delivers 161 FPS average. For those with standard 60Hz displays, the Ultra preset at any resolution will provide a smooth experience, with the lowest average being 66 FPS at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the central component in determining high-resolution performance. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for handling the texture and geometry data in Undisputed at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz, based on the AD104 chip fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process, allows it to maintain high throughput across all settings. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (66 FPS) versus 4K Low (171 FPS) shows a 61.4% performance swing, directly attributable to the GPU's shading units (5888) and texture mapping units (184) being tasked with more complex rendering.

The GPU's memory subsystem becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 12 GB capacity is sufficient for this game, but the bandwidth limitations are evident in the scaling from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the 1440p to 4K drop is 36.9%, while at Low settings it is 36.9% as well. This consistency suggests that memory bandwidth, rather than capacity, is the key constraint. The RTX 4070's 64 ROPs handle pixel output well, achieving a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s, which contributes to the strong 4K performance.

The GPU's role is further highlighted by the CPU's benchmark scores. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3157, which are adequate for gaming but not exceptional. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU is able to push the GPU to 374 FPS, indicating that the 5700X3D's 3D V-Cache is highly effective in this scenario. However, the GPU's performance ceiling is reached at 4K, where the CPU's role diminishes and the RTX 4070's raw compute power takes over.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 895 out of 3718 combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 24.1% of all tested systems, indicating a strong but not elite performance tier. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's gaming-focused design and the GPU's mid-to-high-end positioning. The CPU itself has a percentile ranking of 77% against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at 81% against all GPUs, suggesting that this combo is well-matched for this title.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average score of 24728, which is 0.1% higher than the 5700X3D's 24709. This indicates that the 7600X3D, despite having fewer cores, performs nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, 0.5% higher, while the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, 0.5% lower. These marginal differences suggest that the 5700X3D is very competitive within its price and performance segment, though the combo rank is more heavily influenced by the GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070's 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, 1.3% higher. This places the RTX 4070 in a tight cluster of graphics cards with similar synthetic performance. The combo rank of 895 suggests that while the individual components are strong, the overall system performance in Undisputed is competitive but not among the absolute top tier, which likely includes higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4080 or 4090.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 161 FPS, which provides a smooth experience for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, at 4K with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average of 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains 66 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D's score of 24728, and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX's score of 24822.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming?

A: The Medium preset is recommended for 4K, offering 123 FPS average. The High preset is also viable at 102 FPS, but Ultra drops to 66 FPS.

Q: Is this combo CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 374 FPS, indicating that the CPU is the limiting factor. This is supported by the CPU's strong single-thread performance and 3D V-Cache.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 374 FPS average
• Medium: 269 FPS average, 229 FPS minimum, 310 FPS maximum
• High: 223 FPS average
• Ultra: 143 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 271 FPS average
• Medium: 195 FPS average, 165 FPS minimum, 224 FPS maximum
• High: 161 FPS average
• Ultra: 104 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 171 FPS average
• Medium: 123 FPS average, 105 FPS minimum, 142 FPS maximum
• High: 102 FPS average
• Ultra: 66 FPS average

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the most balanced experience, with minimum frame rates that are 87% or higher of the average across all resolutions. The High preset offers a 30-40 FPS reduction from Medium, while Ultra settings impose a further significant penalty. For users with high refresh rate displays (144Hz or above), the Medium or High presets at 1080p or 1440p are the most suitable options, as they maintain frame rates above 160 FPS. For 4K users, the Medium preset is the recommended choice to stay above the 100 FPS threshold, ensuring a responsive and visually solid experience.