Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination secures a rank of 110 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 3% of all configurations. This pairing represents a significant generational leap on the GPU side paired with a proven Zen 3 CPU, and the data shows it delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested resolutions. The percentile ranking confirms this is a high-end setup, though the CPU's 81st percentile standing among all processors suggests the Ryzen 7 5800X is the more modest component in this pairing, while the RTX 5090's 92nd percentile GPU ranking indicates the graphics card carries most of the performance weight.

How This Combo Ranks

The 110th position out of 3718 combos places this configuration in the top 2.96% of all tested pairings in Undisputed. This is a remarkably strong showing, especially considering the CPU was released in late 2020 while the GPU arrived in early 2025. The rank reflects the combination's ability to maintain high frame rates even at demanding 4K resolutions with Ultra settings, where it still manages 95 FPS average.

What makes this ranking particularly interesting is the delta between the two components' individual standings. The RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5800X sits in the 81st percentile among CPUs. This 11-point gap suggests the combo's rank is primarily GPU-limited, and the data supports this interpretation when examining how frame rates scale with resolution.

The combination outperforms its nearest CPU rivals by a narrow margin, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scoring 0.1% lower, the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scoring 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scoring 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT trails by 0.6%. These tiny deltas indicate that in the CPU arena, the 5800X is competitive but not dominant, reinforcing the notion that the RTX 5090 is the star of this show.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090 brings formidable specifications to this pairing, and the measured FPS data reflects its capabilities. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which proves more than sufficient for Undisputed's demands at any resolution. The GPU's 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units work in concert to deliver the pixel throughput needed for high-refresh gaming.

Clock speeds of 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, combined with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process, allow the card to sustain high utilization across all settings. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power gives the card headroom that is evident even in the most demanding scenarios. At 4K Ultra, the card maintains 95 FPS average, which is impressive given the pixel count involved.

The GPU's memory subsystem deserves particular attention. With 32 GB of VRAM, there is no scenario in Undisputed where memory capacity becomes a bottleneck. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming and geometry processing never stall, even when fighting games load multiple character models and environments simultaneously. The card's 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw throughput needed for the game's visual effects.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a configuration that transitions from CPU-bound to GPU-bound as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 538 FPS, but this drops to 392 FPS at 1440p Low and 248 FPS at 4K Low. The 1080p to 1440p drop represents a 27.1% reduction, while the 1440p to 4K drop represents a 36.7% reduction. These scaling factors suggest the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions, where the frame rate is so high that the Ryzen 7 5800X's 8 cores and 16 threads become the constraint.

At High settings, the pattern shifts. 1080p High delivers 323 FPS, 1440p High delivers 233 FPS, and 4K High delivers 148 FPS. The percentage drops are 27.9% from 1080p to 1440p and 36.5% from 1440p to 4K, nearly identical to the Low setting scaling. This consistency implies that even at higher settings, the CPU remains the bottleneck at lower resolutions, with the GPU only becoming fully engaged at 4K.

The Ultra settings tell a different story. 1080p Ultra produces 208 FPS, 1440p Ultra produces 150 FPS, and 4K Ultra produces 95 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.9%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36.7%. The increasing gap at 4K Ultra indicates the GPU is finally becoming the limiting factor, as the RTX 5090's raw compute is stretched by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 538 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate in the dataset. This gives the lowest input latency for competitive scenarios. However, even 4K Low at 248 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors, so players with 240 Hz displays can comfortably use higher resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 overkill for Undisputed?

A: The data suggests the GPU is not fully utilized at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 538 FPS is likely CPU-limited given the Ryzen 7 5800X's 81st percentile CPU ranking. The GPU only becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings, where the 95 FPS average indicates the card is being challenged.

Q: What settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 233 FPS average, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on 1440p monitors. This represents the sweet spot for most users. At 4K, the High preset at 148 FPS is similarly well-suited for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79842 puts it 0.3% above the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, 0.6% above the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, and 1.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X by 1.4%.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5800X bottleneck the RTX 5090?

A: The evidence points to CPU limitation at 1080p and 1440p. The consistent 27-28% frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p across settings suggests the CPU is the constraint. At 4K, the larger drops indicate the GPU becomes the limiting factor, suggesting the 5800X can keep pace when the GPU is fully loaded.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings. At 1080p, the High preset at 323 FPS average is the recommended choice. The jump to Low at 538 FPS offers diminishing returns for most players, as 323 FPS already exceeds virtually all display refresh rates. The Medium preset at 390 FPS provides a middle ground, but the visual improvements from High may be marginal relative to the frame rate difference.

For 1440p, the High preset at 233 FPS stands out as the best option. This frame rate comfortably drives 240 Hz monitors while maintaining strong visual quality. The Ultra preset at 150 FPS is acceptable for 144 Hz displays, but the 35.6% frame rate reduction from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains.

At 4K, the High preset at 148 FPS is the clear winner. This delivers smooth gameplay on 144 Hz displays with high visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 178 FPS offers a faster alternative, but High provides the best balance. The Ultra preset at 95 FPS is playable but drops below the 100 FPS threshold many players consider minimum for smooth fighting game performance.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 4K delivers 248 FPS, which is exceptional for the resolution. However, the visual compromise may be significant. The measured data suggests the High preset provides the best experience across all resolutions, with the 4K High setting at 148 FPS representing the recommended configuration for most users.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X brings 8 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, running at a 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock. Built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors in a 74 mm² die, it represents the Zen 3 architecture in its Vermeer codename. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth with dual-channel DDR4 support provide adequate feeding for the RTX 5090.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths and limitations. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15476 and single-core score of 1574.5 demonstrate solid performance, while the Geekbench multicore score of 11036 and single-core score of 2032 confirm its capabilities. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1846 at 2 threads to 7586 at 16 threads, indicating good thread utilization.

The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all processors places it competitively, but not at the top. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at 0.1% higher scores, the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT trails by 0.6%. These small margins suggest the 5800X holds its own in synthetic benchmarks.

In Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low, the 538 FPS average is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to process game logic and physics. Fighting games like Undisputed rely heavily on CPU performance for hit detection, AI behavior, and physics calculations, and the 5800X's 8 cores provide sufficient parallel processing capacity for these tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 538 FPS average, Medium achieves 390 FPS with a minimum of 332 and maximum of 449, High achieves 323 FPS, and Ultra achieves 208 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium represents a 27.5% reduction, Medium to High a 17.2% reduction, and High to Ultra a 35.6% reduction.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 392 FPS, Medium delivers 282 FPS with a minimum of 240 and maximum of 324, High delivers 233 FPS, and Ultra delivers 150 FPS. The scaling factors are 28.1% from Low to Medium, 17.4% from Medium to High, and 35.6% from High to Ultra. These percentages closely mirror the 1080p scaling, suggesting consistent performance characteristics.

At 4K, the Low preset produces 248 FPS, Medium produces 178 FPS with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 205, High produces 148 FPS, and Ultra produces 95 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is 28.2%, Medium to High is 16.9%, and High to Ultra is 35.8%. The consistency of these scaling percentages across all resolutions indicates the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with settings.

The Medium preset is the only setting with reported minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 332 to 449 FPS, a 35.2% variance. At 1440p Medium, the range spans from 240 to 324 FPS, a 35% variance. At 4K Medium, the range spans from 152 to 205 FPS, a 34.9% variance. This consistent variance across resolutions suggests stable frame pacing with no unexpected hitches.

The data shows that the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are never stressed in this game, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration maintains 95 FPS average. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards is reflected in these results, which show the card handling even the most demanding settings with ease. The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 5090 proves to be a well-matched pairing in Undisputed, with the CPU providing adequate support at lower resolutions and the GPU dominating at higher resolutions.