Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination produces a fascinating set of results in Undisputed, a sports title that seems to scale in unexpected ways. The data reveals a system where the CPU is rarely the limiting factor, allowing the GPU's workload to dictate performance across resolutions and settings. This pairing, which ranks 1295th out of 1580 tested combos in this game, demonstrates that the RTX 2060 is the primary driver of frame rates, but the 5800X's headroom ensures that even the most demanding settings remain playable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop significantly, but the magnitude of that drop depends heavily on the graphics preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 206.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 149.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 56.9 FPS, and then to 98.4 FPS at 3840x2160, another 51.2 FPS drop. This linear scaling suggests that at Low settings, the GPU is still the bottleneck, but the CPU is far from idle. The 5800X’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provide enough processing power to feed the RTX 2060 even at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work per frame.

However, the story changes at Ultra settings. The average FPS at 1080p is 81.4, dropping to 58.2 at 1440p, and then to 34.7 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is much steeper here (from 81.4 to 34.7, a 57.4% reduction) compared to Low settings (from 206.5 to 98.4, a 52.3% reduction). This indicates that at Ultra, the game is heavily GPU-bound, and the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are being pushed to their limits. The 5800X's performance, which sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, is not the constraint here; instead, the GPU’s raw compute power, rated at 6.451 TFLOPS FP32, is what determines the frame rate.

The data implies a classic balance: at 1080p and 1440p with lower presets, the system has plenty of headroom, but at 4K Ultra, the RTX 2060 becomes the clear limiting component, with the CPU's capabilities largely untapped. This is a common scenario for mid-range GPUs paired with high-end CPUs, where resolution scaling exposes the GPU's limits.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 206.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the CPU's ability to push high frame rates when the GPU workload is light.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: This combination ranks 1295th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This suggests that while it delivers playable performance, many other configurations outperform it.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 34.7, which is a significant reduction from the 81.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This indicates the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor, as the resolution increase places a much heavier load on the GPU's 6 GB memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 149.6 on Low to 58.2 on Ultra, a difference of 91.4 FPS. This shows that the graphics preset has a massive impact on performance, with Ultra demanding nearly three times the GPU resources.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, with its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scoring 15996, a delta of 0.5%. This indicates they are nearly identical in raw performance, though the RTX 2060 is slightly ahead.

Q: Can this system maintain a stable 60 FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 126.1, well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even at 1440p High, the average is 93.1 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1295 out of 1580 in Undisputed places it in the 18th percentile of tested configurations, meaning 82% of tested combos perform better. This is a low ranking, but it reflects the RTX 2060's position in the GPU hierarchy. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 58, indicating it performs better than 58% of all GPUs, yet in this specific game, the combo still lands low. This suggests Undisputed may be particularly demanding on GPU resources, especially at higher settings. The 5800X, which ranks in the 84th percentile for CPUs, is not the drag; the GPU is. The data shows that even with a strong CPU, the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 1920 shading units limit the overall experience, particularly at 4K where average FPS drops below 35 on Ultra. The ranking implies that for serious competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, this combo would struggle, but for 1080p gaming, it remains a viable option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 206.5 on Low to 81.4 on Ultra, with Medium at 148.4 and High at 126.1. This shows a clear tiered progression, where each step up in settings costs roughly 20-30 FPS. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 149.6 (Low), 111.7 (Medium), 93.1 (High), and 58.2 (Ultra), indicating that the gap between Medium and High narrows, but Ultra takes a huge hit. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 98.4 (Low), 68.1 (Medium), 56.2 (High), and 34.7 (Ultra). The 4K High result is notably close to 60 FPS, suggesting that with slight tweaks, a stable 60 FPS could be achievable. The data shows that the 5800X's 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock provide ample single-thread performance, as evidenced by the high FPS at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more significant. However, the GPU's texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s become the limiting factors as resolution and settings increase.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, with its TU106 chip on a 12 nm process, is the clear performance bottleneck in this pairing. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K, especially with Ultra settings that demand more VRAM for textures. The GPU's base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, combined with 1920 shading units, deliver a measured FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS. In Undisputed, this translates to 56.2 FPS at 4K High, which is playable but not smooth. The RTX 2060's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, has an average score of 15996, just 0.5% lower than the RTX 2060's 16074, indicating that this GPU is competitively positioned. However, the 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, while present, do not appear to provide a significant advantage in this sports title, as the game's workload seems to be heavily rasterization-based. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores its mid-range status, and the data supports this: it can handle 1080p Ultra at 81.4 FPS, but 4K Ultra drops to 34.7 FPS, a clear sign of VRAM and compute limits.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a powerhouse that is largely underutilized in Undisputed. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, it offers a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, making it one of the stronger CPUs in its generation. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571 and single-core score of 3327 place it well above average, and its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high-end status. In this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with frame data, and at 1080p Low, the system achieves 206.5 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many displays. The 5800X's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, has an average score of 27535, just 0.3% lower, showing that the 5800X is marginally faster. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game's physics and AI calculations, but the data suggests that even at 1080p, the GPU is the first to max out. The lack of bottleneck is evident: as resolution increases, FPS drops consistently, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor. For a sports game like Undisputed, the CPU's high single-thread performance is more than adequate, and overclocking potential (with an unlocked multiplier) could provide even more headroom, though the data does not show any overclocked results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is achieved at High settings with 1920x1080 resolution, where the average FPS is 126.1. This provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. For users with 1440p monitors, High settings at 2560x1440 yield 93.1 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. If a user prioritizes frame rate over visuals, Low settings at 1080p offer 206.5 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh displays (144Hz or 240Hz). Medium settings at 1080p, at 148.4 FPS, also provide a good middle ground. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution, as the performance drops to 81.4 FPS at 1080p, 58.2 FPS at 1440p, and 34.7 FPS at 4K, with the latter being nearly unplayable. For 4K gaming, High settings at 56.2 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced games, but the 6 GB VRAM limit is a concern. The data suggests that High settings at 1080p or 1440p offer the best experience, balancing visual fidelity with the RTX 2060's capabilities. The 5800X's strong CPU performance ensures that these settings are never CPU-limited, making the GPU the sole determinant of the final frame rate.