Undisputed

Undisputed, a sports title released in October 2023, presents a demanding workload that stresses both processor and graphics card. This analysis examines the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, using measured frame rate data to determine which component governs performance at various settings and resolutions. The data indicates a system with substantial headroom, where the GPU frequently becomes the limiting factor, but the CPU's capabilities are nonetheless crucial for achieving the highest frame rates.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

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, built on a 7 nm process. A defining feature for gaming is its large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant factor in its ability to feed data to the cores efficiently, a characteristic that matters in simulation-heavy sports titles. The processor supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, which is a mature platform. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and a single-core score of 1452, place it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong multi-threaded and acceptable single-threaded performance relative to the broader market.

The data shows that the CPU's role in this specific game is complex. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 504 FPS. This extremely high frame rate is a clear indicator that the CPU is capable of driving the game engine to very high limits. However, the frame rate is not infinite, suggesting that the CPU, despite its strength, is still a bottleneck at this extreme low-graphics setting. At 1080p Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 203 FPS, a massive reduction that is primarily due to the increased graphics load on the GPU, not a CPU limitation. The CPU's performance, as measured by benchmarks like PassMark's multithread score of 28309, provides a strong foundation that allows the RTX 4090 to operate at its full potential, but the game's engine still has a ceiling that this processor cannot exceed.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's average benchmark score of 27896 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, deltaPct 0.1). This indicates that in general processing power, these CPUs are closely matched. However, the 5800X3D's specific advantage lies in its cache architecture, which often translates to better gaming performance than raw compute scores suggest. The processor's 3DMark results, including a max threads score of 7285, show it can handle heavy loads, but the game's performance at high frame rates is ultimately a mix of CPU and GPU capabilities. The fact that the combo ranks 169th out of 3718 tested combinations shows it is a top-tier pairing, but not the absolute best, suggesting that other CPUs might push even higher frame rates in this title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a flagship graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD102 chip on a 5 nm process. It features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a massive 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This high bandwidth and large VRAM pool are crucial for high-resolution gaming and texture-heavy scenes. The card has a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory running at an effective 21 Gbps. With 16384 shading units and 128 RT cores, it is an exceptionally powerful GPU, evidenced by its PassMark G3D score of 38194 and a percentile ranking of 88 among all GPUs.

In the context of Undisputed, the RTX 4090's performance is demonstrated by the frame rates achieved. At 4K with High settings, the average is 144 FPS, which is a very playable frame rate for a sports title. The GPU is clearly not being pushed to its absolute limit, as evidenced by the relatively modest drop in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings. For instance, at High settings, the average frame rate goes from 315 FPS at 1080p to 228 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 144 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern shows a strong GPU that is still the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, but becomes less of a limiting factor at lower resolutions where the CPU's engine limits come into play. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc Pro A60 (avgScore 60326, deltaPct 0), are not in the same performance class, indicating the RTX 4090's dominant position.

The 24 GB VRAM capacity is a significant asset, but the measured data does not suggest it is a bottleneck at the tested settings. The game's requirements are well within the card's capabilities, as no frame rate dips or stutters are indicated in the data that would point to VRAM limitations. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s ensures that the rendering pipeline is well-fed, allowing for the high average frame rates seen in the results. While the GPU is a top-tier component, the data shows that in this specific game, the CPU can become the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings, preventing the GPU from reaching its theoretical maximum frame output.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across different resolutions reveals a clear picture of how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the frame rates are extremely high, with 504 FPS at 1080p dropping to 383 FPS at 1440p and 242 FPS at 4K. This is a drop of 24% from 1080p to 1440p and a further 37% from 1440p to 4K. These significant percentage drops from very high base frame rates are characteristic of a CPU bottleneck at 1080p. The CPU is generating frames as fast as it can, but the GPU is still capable of rendering them at these rates. As resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload increases, and the frame rate drops, showing the GPU becoming more of a limiting factor, but the absolute frame rates are still exceptionally high.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The average frame rate is 381 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 275 FPS at 1440p and 174 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, and from 1440p to 4K is 37%. This shows that even with a slightly increased graphics load, the CPU is still a significant factor at 1080p. The increase in settings does not massively reduce the frame rate at 1080p, suggesting that the CPU's engine limit is the primary constraint. The RTX 4090 has sufficient headroom to handle the extra graphical work without a proportional frame rate penalty.

The High settings profile shows a more balanced scaling. Frame rates drop from 315 FPS at 1080p to 228 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 144 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). This pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming more involved, but the CPU is still capable of keeping up. The most telling data comes from the Ultra settings. Here, the frame rate drops from 203 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 93 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The fact that the percentage drops are consistent across settings and resolutions suggests a balanced workload, but the low absolute frame rate at 4K Ultra (93 FPS) indicates that the GPU is now the primary limiting factor, as the graphical demands have increased enough to outpace the CPU's frame generation. The consistent percentage drops across all settings point to a system where neither component is overwhelmingly dominant, but the CPU sets a hard ceiling at lower resolutions, and the GPU becomes the bottleneck at the highest resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a combo rank of 169 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 4.5% of all tested systems, which is an exceptionally strong result. The data shows that this pairing is capable of delivering very high frame rates, with the only system-limiting factor being the game's engine itself at lower resolutions. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, and this combination's high average frame rates across the board contribute to its top-tier position.

The fact that this combo is ranked 169th, rather than higher, indicates that there are other CPU and GPU combinations that can achieve even higher frame rates in this title. Given that the RTX 4090 is one of the most powerful GPUs available, the rank is likely constrained by the CPU's performance. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-10900K, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, but they might have different gaming characteristics that could lead to higher frame rates in this specific title. The ranking also implies that a more powerful CPU, when paired with the same RTX 4090, could yield a higher rank. However, 169th out of 3718 is a remarkable achievement, and for the vast majority of users, this combination will provide an exceptional gaming experience in Undisputed. The data does not indicate any performance anomalies or issues with this pairing.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the user's display and performance goals. For users with a 4K display, the High settings preset provides an average of 144 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance for a sports game. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 93 FPS, which is still playable but a significant reduction for a marginal visual gain. For a 1440p display, the High settings preset delivers an outstanding 228 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p still offers a very high 147 FPS, making it a viable option for those who prioritize visual fidelity.

At 1080p, the data shows that even the Ultra preset provides an average of 203 FPS, which is an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, given the massive frame rates available, the choice of settings at this resolution is more about visual preference than performance necessity. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 381 FPS, which is an astronomically high frame rate that would be wasted on most displays. The data indicates that the game is highly CPU-bound at 1080p, as the frame rate differences between Medium and Low (381 FPS vs 504 FPS) are smaller than the differences between High and Ultra (315 FPS vs 203 FPS), showing diminishing returns from the CPU's perspective. For the best experience, the High settings preset at 4K (144 FPS) or 1440p (228 FPS) offers the most balanced performance per the measured data, providing high visual quality without incurring the significant frame rate penalty associated with the Ultra preset. The Ultra preset is best reserved for users with the highest refresh rate displays at 1440p, or those who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo can achieve in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 504 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 93 FPS. This significant drop compared to lower settings indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at this high resolution and graphics preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark score?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 27896, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, deltaPct 0.1).

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 275 FPS, while the High preset yields an average of 228 FPS, a difference of 47 FPS in favor of the Medium preset.

Q: Where does this CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combination ranks 169th out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM cause any performance issues in this game?

A: No. The measured data shows no frame rate dips or inconsistencies that would suggest VRAM limitations are a factor in this game's performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

This section provides the complete measured average frame rate data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination in Undisputed.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 504 FPS average
• Medium: 381 FPS average, with a minimum of 324 FPS and a maximum of 438 FPS
• High: 315 FPS average
• Ultra: 203 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 383 FPS average
• Medium: 275 FPS average, with a minimum of 234 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS
• High: 228 FPS average
• Ultra: 147 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 242 FPS average
• Medium: 174 FPS average, with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS
• High: 144 FPS average
• Ultra: 93 FPS average

The data shows a clear progression: as resolution and settings increase, the average frame rate decreases. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rate values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range is 324 to 438 FPS, while at 4K Medium, the range compresses to 148 to 200 FPS. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the frame rate becomes more consistent, likely due to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck and providing a steadier output. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding, with an average of 93 FPS, which is still a solid performance for a sports title. These measured values serve as the definitive reference for understanding the performance envelope of this hardware combination.