Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable experience in Undisputed, but the performance curve reveals a system that is firmly constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear progression where the CPU provides ample headroom, while the GPU's workload dictates the frame rate. This analysis breaks down the measured results across resolutions, settings, and component roles.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 124 at 1920x1080 to 90 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 34 FPS, and then further down to 57 at 3840x2160. This represents a 54% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K, a pattern that strongly suggests the GPU is saturated by the rendering load.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The average FPS drops from 80 at 1080p to 58 at 1440p, and then to 37 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, highlighting that this resolution and settings combination is too demanding for the RTX 2060. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Ultra is 21 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than the 22 FPS drop seen between 1080p and 1440p, showing that the GPU's rendering pipeline struggles disproportionately as it approaches its limits.

At Medium settings, the same trend holds, but with higher absolute numbers. The average FPS is 150 at 1080p, 109 at 1440p, and 69 at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 69 FPS is notably more playable than the 4K High result of 57 FPS, showing that adjusting settings can mitigate the resolution penalty. Interestingly, the Low settings preset shows the least severe scaling, with 209 FPS at 1080p dropping to 151 at 1440p and 95 at 4K. The 4K Low result of 95 FPS is still well above 60, indicating that even at the highest resolution, the GPU can deliver a fluid experience if the visual load is minimized.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this scaling. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU at all tested resolutions. The consistent and predictable frame rate drops align with the GPU's fillrate and shading capabilities, not with a CPU limitation that would typically cause erratic or plateauing performance. The conclusion is clear: users prioritizing high resolutions in Undisputed will need to lower settings to maintain frame rates, as the GPU is the definitive constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 90 at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is a significant drop from the 124 FPS seen at 1920x1080 with the same settings, showing the impact of the higher resolution on the RTX 2060.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 95 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 69 FPS. However, the High preset drops to 57 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 37 FPS, making the highest visual quality presets unsuitable for smooth play.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 80 FPS, while the High preset yields 124 FPS. This shows a 44 FPS difference, indicating that the jump from High to Ultra is particularly taxing on the GPU, despite the lower resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 109 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. The High preset at this resolution also achieves 90 FPS, so either preset is viable, though Medium offers a higher margin for demanding scenes.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The benchmark results do not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 16 threads, maintains high frame rates at lower resolutions (209 FPS at 1080p Low), suggesting it is not limiting performance. The frame rate scaling patterns are consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

Q: How many frames per second can be expected at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The average FPS is 209 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the highest score recorded in the measured data, indicating that the combination is heavily GPU-limited at this preset, as the CPU is capable of much higher output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the defining component in this system's Undisputed performance. The GPU's specifications, including 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth, are directly reflected in the resolution scaling data. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor; at 4K Ultra, the game likely approaches or exceeds this limit, contributing to the low 37 FPS average. The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows it struggles to maintain high throughput at 4K, where texture and geometry data demands are highest.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1365 MHz and a boost of 1680 MHz, are modest by modern standards. The benchmark results show that the RTX 2060, which sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, has a Passmark G3D score of 14111. This places it in a performance class where it can handle esports and older titles but is challenged by modern, graphically intensive games at high resolutions. In Undisputed, the GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 6.451 TFLOPS FP32, are the bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate drops below 60 FPS at High settings.

The RTX 2060's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but their impact on this particular game is not evident from the measured data, which does not indicate ray tracing usage. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, show a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning the RTX 2060 is roughly 0.6% slower in average benchmark score. This narrow margin suggests that the RTX 2060 is a mid-range part that is not significantly faster than entry-level 30-series cards. The 4K results, particularly the 57 FPS at High, demonstrate that the GPU's pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s is insufficient for sustained high-quality 4K output in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience in Undisputed. For users targeting a standard 60 FPS baseline, the Medium preset is the most versatile option. It delivers an average of 150 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is the only one that falls below 100 FPS, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS target, making Medium the only preset that achieves playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions.

The High preset is a viable alternative for those prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rate, but it requires a resolution compromise. At 1080p, High achieves 124 FPS, which is excellent. At 1440p, it drops to 90 FPS, which is still smooth. However, at 4K, High falls to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering. Therefore, High is recommended for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but not for 4K.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates, with 209 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. This preset is ideal for competitive play or for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it maximizes the frame rate headroom. The 4K Low result of 95 FPS is impressive and shows that the GPU can handle the highest resolution if the visual load is minimized. The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it only achieves 80 FPS at 1080p and falls to 37 FPS at 4K. The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial, with a 44 FPS drop at 1080p, making it a poor trade-off for the visual improvements in this title.

The best experience per the measured rows is the Medium preset at 1440p. It provides a high average of 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without the need to drop to the lowest settings. This combination balances visual fidelity and performance, leveraging the GPU's capabilities without pushing it to its breaking point at 4K. For 1080p users, High is the sweet spot, offering 124 FPS with better visuals than Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination holds a rank of 2933 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 21% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a lower-mid-range configuration for this specific title. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU is a relatively strong component.

The CPU itself ranks in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, has an average score of 29868, showing a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are statistically tied in performance. This high CPU ranking does not translate to a high combo ranking because the GPU, which sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, holds the system back. The GPU's average benchmark score is 15290, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, has a score of 15283, a deltaPct of 0.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (81st) and the combo's low rank (2933rd) is a clear indicator of a bottleneck. The data shows that in Undisputed, the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor, preventing the system from achieving the high frame rates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT could potentially support. The combo rank of 2933 suggests that many other combinations, likely those with more powerful GPUs, achieve better performance. However, it is important to note that this rank is specific to this game; the CPU's strength means the system would likely rank higher in CPU-bound titles or productivity workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 209 FPS
• Medium: 150 FPS (minimum 128 FPS, maximum 173 FPS)
• High: 124 FPS
• Ultra: 80 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 151 FPS
• Medium: 109 FPS (minimum 92 FPS, maximum 125 FPS)
• High: 90 FPS
• Ultra: 58 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 95 FPS
• Medium: 69 FPS (minimum 58 FPS, maximum 79 FPS)
• High: 57 FPS
• Ultra: 37 FPS

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max FPS data, providing a more detailed view of performance variance. At 1080p, the Medium preset ranges from 128 to 173 FPS, showing a 45 FPS variance. At 1440p, the range is 92 to 125 FPS, a 33 FPS variance. At 4K, the range is 58 to 79 FPS, a 21 FPS variance. This diminishing variance at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time spikes.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with a 43 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K (80 to 37 FPS). The Low preset shows the least dramatic scaling, with a 114 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K (209 to 95 FPS), but the absolute numbers remain high. The High preset shows a 67 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K (124 to 57 FPS), which is a smaller absolute drop than Low but a larger percentage drop. These numbers confirm that the RTX 2060's performance is highly dependent on the settings preset, with Low providing the most headroom for resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting but crucial role in this system's Undisputed performance. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794. This processing power ensures that the game's simulation and AI logic are handled without introducing frame rate bottlenecks, even when the GPU is heavily loaded.

The CPU's clock speeds, with a base of 3.80 GHz and a boost of 4.80 GHz, are high for a Zen 3 architecture part. The single-thread performance, measured at a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359, is particularly relevant for gaming. In Undisputed, which is a sports title that may not heavily utilize all 16 threads, the strong single-core performance ensures that the main game loop is processed efficiently. The data supports this, as the system achieves 209 FPS at 1080p Low, a frame rate that would be impossible if the CPU were the limiting factor.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is also a factor in its performance. This large cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game logic that requires frequent data access. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while not as high as newer platforms, is sufficient for this game, as the system does not show signs of memory-bound performance issues. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, show a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning the 5800XT is approximately 0.6% faster in average benchmark score.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, and the CPU's high percentile ranking (81st) compared to the combo's low rank (2933rd) confirms that the CPU is operating well within its limits. Upgrading the CPU would not yield significant improvements in Undisputed; the RTX 2060 is the component that determines the overall experience. The 5800XT's 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and future game updates, ensuring that the CPU will not become a limiting factor as the game evolves.