Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 183 FPS at 1920x1080 to 132 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 84 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 54% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but not catastrophic.

Looking at the Low settings preset, the scaling is even more dramatic. The system produces 308 FPS at 1080p, 222 FPS at 1440p, and 141 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 54%, nearly identical to High settings. This consistency across presets suggests that the performance scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

However, the Medium settings tell a slightly different story. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 221, dropping to 160 at 1440p and 101 at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 27.6% reduction, while from 1440p to 4K it is 36.9%. This uneven scaling hints at a transition point where the GPU begins to become the limiting factor more aggressively.

The Ultra settings preset shows the most severe resolution penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 118 FPS, but this falls to 85 FPS at 1440p and 54 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is barely above what many would consider the minimum playable threshold, suggesting that this combination is not ideal for maximum quality at 4K in this title.

What does this resolution scaling reveal about the limiting component? At 1080p Low, the system produces 308 FPS, which is exceptionally high. This indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain very high frame rates. The fact that 1080p Low hits 308 FPS while 1080p Ultra only reaches 118 FPS shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings even at 1080p. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as settings increase, which aligns with the observed performance drop.

The 4K results reinforce this conclusion. At 4K Low, the system still manages 141 FPS, which is respectable, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 54 FPS. The 2.6x difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is larger than the 2.6x difference at 1080p, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the constraining factors at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, and the data clearly shows the RTX 3070 becoming the limiting component at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1591 out of 3718 tested combos. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested configurations, which is slightly above the median but not exceptional. The rank reflects the balanced but not top-tier nature of this hardware pairing.

The CPU itself performs well in synthetic benchmarks. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D achieves an average benchmark score of 27896, which places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with an average score of 27887 (a 0% difference), the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 27932 (0.1% lower). This clustering indicates that the 5800X3D is competitive with a range of modern and previous-generation processors, with no single rival holding a significant advantage in average score.

The GPU, on the other hand, is less dominant in its own rankings. The RTX 3070 achieves an average benchmark score of 17208, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083 (0.7% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 (1.1% higher). Interestingly, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher than the RTX 3070 in this metric. This suggests that while the RTX 3070 is a solid performer, it sits in a crowded mid-to-high range of graphics cards.

The combination rank of 1591 out of 3718 indicates that while both components are individually competent, the pairing does not push into the upper echelon of results for Undisputed. This is likely due to the GPU being the weaker link in the chain, as evidenced by the resolution scaling analysis. The CPU has the headroom to deliver higher frame rates, but the GPU's capabilities cap the overall performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The processor is built on TSMC's 7 nm process node and fits into the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, providing substantial on-chip storage for frequently accessed data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800X3D shows strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 14317, while the single-core score is 1452. The Geekbench multicore result is 11765, with a single-core score of 2017. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle both heavily threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks effectively.

For Undisputed, a sports title, the game's threading model matters. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7299 and the max-thread score of 7285 suggest that the CPU scales well across its 16 threads. However, the single-thread score of 884 in 3DMark and the PassMark single-thread score of 3234 show that individual core performance is adequate but not exceptional.

The CPU's role in this game is likely to maintain high minimum frame rates and avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 308 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not limiting performance at lower settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system manages 118 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The 5800X3D's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1746 and 4-thread score of 3392 indicate that the game may not fully utilize all 16 threads. If Undisputed is primarily single-threaded or lightly threaded, the CPU's single-core performance becomes more critical. The PassMark single-thread score of 3234, while not the highest available, is sufficient for maintaining high frame rates in this title, as evidenced by the measured results.

The CPU's 105 W TDP and end-of-life production status suggest that it is a mature product. Its launch MSRP was $449. The processor's memory support for DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth may be a limiting factor in some scenarios, but the measured FPS data does not indicate that memory bandwidth is causing performance issues in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers four settings presets across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 308 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in this dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 221 FPS average, with minimum and maximum values of 188 and 255 FPS respectively. High settings at 1080p achieve 183 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 118 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset still maintains a high average of 222 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p deliver 160 FPS average, with a minimum of 136 FPS and maximum of 184 FPS. High settings produce 132 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 85 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 61.7% reduction in average FPS, from 222 to 85.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 141 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 101 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 86 and 116 FPS respectively. High settings produce 84 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 87 FPS, which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions.

Comparing the Medium presets across resolutions provides insight into consistent performance. At 1080p Medium, the average is 221 FPS with a 67 FPS range (188 to 255). At 1440p Medium, the average is 160 FPS with a 48 FPS range (136 to 184). At 4K Medium, the average is 101 FPS with a 30 FPS range (86 to 116). The narrowing range as resolution increases suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time variability.

The High settings preset shows a similar pattern. The 1080p High average of 183 FPS drops to 132 FPS at 1440p and 84 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra settings preset shows the most severe scaling, with 118 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS is right at the edge of smooth playability, and the lack of minimum FPS data for this preset means there could be dips below that threshold.

The Low settings preset at 1080p produces 308 FPS, which is a strong indicator of CPU capability. However, this high frame rate is not practically useful for most displays, as 144 Hz and 240 Hz monitors are the common high-refresh-rate options. The 1440p Low average of 222 FPS is more relevant for high-refresh-rate gaming, as it comfortably exceeds 144 Hz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The GPU has 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, providing hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS. The boost clock is rated at 1725 MHz, with a base clock of 1500 MHz.

The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a key specification for Undisputed, as the game's texture and geometry data must fit within this 8 GB frame buffer. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system delivers only 54 FPS, which suggests that the 8 GB memory capacity may be a limiting factor at the highest settings and resolution.

The RTX 3070's compute capabilities are substantial, with FP32 performance rated at 20.31 TFLOPS. The pixel rate is 165.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 317.4 GTexel/s. These numbers indicate that the GPU has the raw throughput to handle demanding rendering workloads, but the memory bandwidth and capacity constraints become apparent at higher resolutions.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3070 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 22214 and a PassMark G2D score of 1001. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3162, and the Geekbench OpenCL score is 112821. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 21022. These benchmarks place the GPU in the 61st percentile of all GPUs tested, which is a solid but not top-tier position.

The GPU's TDP is 220 W, with a suggested PSU of 550 W. It uses a single 12-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor. The card measures 242 mm in length and 112 mm in height. Its production status is end-of-life, and the launch MSRP was 499 USD.

For Undisputed, the GPU's role is clear: it is the primary determinant of performance at higher settings and resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 308 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 54 FPS. This 82.5% reduction in performance is driven by the GPU's inability to maintain the same level of rendering throughput at 4K with Ultra settings.

The RTX 3070's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% higher), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% higher), and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (1.1% higher). These comparisons show that the RTX 3070 is competitive with a range of GPUs, but it does not dominate its price or performance class.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination can achieve in Undisputed?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 308, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the maximum value in the measured FPS data.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 308 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the performance drops to 54 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for Medium settings: 188 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K. No minimum FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208. It is 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, 1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, and 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7970M. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 1.5% higher.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance at 4K?

A: The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system delivers only 54 FPS, which is the lowest recorded average. While this could be due to VRAM capacity, the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity are both factors that could contribute to the performance drop at the highest resolution and settings.

Q: What is the combination's rank among all tested configurations for Undisputed?

A: This combination ranks 1591 out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations tested for this game.