Undisputed

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. With 32 MB of L3 cache and a 7 nm process node, this CPU sits in the 86th percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 29,774. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, both of which trail by 0.3% in average score, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE comes within 0.1% ahead.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's thread count and clock speed matter less than the GPU load. At 1080p Low settings, the combo delivers 373.3 FPS, which suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently without becoming a bottleneck. The 16 threads handle the game's simulation and physics workloads comfortably. However, as resolution increases and settings rise, the frame rate scales with GPU demand rather than CPU capability.

The single-thread performance of 959 in 3DMark single-thread and 3,359 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates solid per-core strength, which is crucial for sports titles that rely on one primary game thread. The multi-thread scores — 7,683 in 3DMark 16-thread and 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core — show headroom for background tasks and streaming overhead. In practice, the 5800XT's performance is sufficient to keep the RTX 3080 Ti fed even at lower resolutions, where the frame rates exceed 370 FPS.

At 4K Ultra, the CPU's role diminishes further. The frame rate drops to 64.8 FPS, a figure that points to GPU-bound rendering. The processor's 8 cores are not a limiting factor at any tested setting; the data suggests that the 5800XT maintains consistent frame delivery across the entire resolution range, with no evidence of CPU-induced stutter or frame pacing issues. The 105 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a practical pairing, though the benchmark results focus purely on in-game outcomes.

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

The measured data for Undisputed shows a clear hierarchy across four presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset produces 373.3 FPS, Medium delivers 271.3 FPS, High achieves 220.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 141.8 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 51.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 78.4 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance penalty relative to the visual gains.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low delivers 269.5 FPS, Medium hits 197.8 FPS, High reaches 161.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 106.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 71.7 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 55.7 FPS. At this resolution, the High preset offers a balanced experience, staying above 160 FPS while providing better visual fidelity than Medium.

At 4K, the differences compress. Low yields 171.2 FPS, Medium produces 123.5 FPS, High manages 104.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64.8 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 19.4 FPS, while High to Ultra is 39.3 FPS. For a smooth experience at 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice — it stays above 100 FPS, which is generally sufficient for a sports title, while Ultra's 64.8 FPS may introduce perceptible sluggishness on high-refresh displays.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1440p. It delivers 161.8 FPS, which comfortably exceeds typical 144 Hz monitor refresh rates, and the visual quality is substantially better than Low or Medium. At 1080p, the High preset at 220.2 FPS is also excellent, but the CPU's capacity for higher frame rates suggests that players with 240 Hz monitors might prefer Medium at 271.3 FPS for maximum smoothness. At 4K, the High preset's 104.1 FPS is the pragmatic choice, as Ultra's 64.8 FPS does not justify the 37.7% reduction in frame rate.

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

The scaling behavior across resolutions reveals a GPU-bound system at higher settings. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the frame rate drops from 220.2 FPS to 161.8 FPS, a reduction of 26.5%. From 1440p to 4K at High, the frame rate falls from 161.8 FPS to 104.1 FPS, a further reduction of 35.7%. The combined drop from 1080p to 4K at High is 52.7%, which is consistent with a GPU that is scaling its workload with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic. From 1080p to 1440p, the frame rate drops from 373.3 FPS to 269.5 FPS, a 27.8% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, it falls from 269.5 FPS to 171.2 FPS, a 36.5% reduction. The total drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 54.1%. This suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU remains the primary limiting factor, since the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates above 370 FPS at 1080p.

At Ultra settings, the scaling pattern is steeper. From 1080p to 1440p, the frame rate drops from 141.8 FPS to 106.1 FPS, a 25.2% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, it falls from 106.1 FPS to 64.8 FPS, a 38.9% reduction. The total drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 54.3%. This relatively consistent percentage drop across all presets indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck, not the CPU.

The data shows a notable characteristic: the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 53-54% across Low, High, and Ultra presets. This uniformity suggests that the CPU overhead is minimal at all settings, and the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth — 912.4 GB/s on a 384-bit bus — are the determining factors. The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is sufficient for 4K textures, and the frame rate scaling aligns with the expected GPU workload increase from 2.1 million pixels at 1080p to 8.3 million at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 411th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 26% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong performance of the RTX 3080 Ti, which sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 41,224. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which is 0.5% ahead, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which leads by 0.9%. The RTX 3080 Ti trails the RTX 5070 by 1.1% and the Tesla M40 by 1.6% in average score.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is secondary but not negligible. The 5800XT's 86th percentile placement and average score of 29,774 place it near the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.3% behind). This tight clustering means the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking; the GPU is the dominant factor.

The 411th rank out of 1,580 combos suggests that while this system is not at the top tier, it outperforms the majority of tested configurations. The measured frame rates — 220.2 FPS at 1080p High and 104.1 FPS at 4K High — are strong for a sports title, which typically does not demand the same GPU resources as AAA action games. The ranking indicates that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and solid 4K performance, though it is not among the elite few combos that exceed 150 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Given that the RTX 3080 Ti is end-of-life and the 5800XT was released in 2024, this pairing represents a mix of previous-generation GPU hardware with current CPU technology. The benchmark results show that the combo's ranking is limited by the GPU's absolute performance ceiling, not by any CPU constraint. For players targeting 1440p high-refresh displays, this rank is more than adequate; for 4K Ultra enthusiasts, it falls short of the top 100 combos but remains playable.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 373.3 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. At 1440p Low, the combo achieves 269.5 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 171.2 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29,774. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29,740, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 29,856, which is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 29,682, which is 0.3% lower.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the High preset delivers 161.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 106.1 FPS. This represents a difference of 55.7 FPS, or a 34.4% reduction when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 64.8 FPS. The GPU's average benchmark score of 41,224 places it in the 83rd percentile, and the frame rate at 4K Ultra is consistent with GPU-bound rendering, as the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are not saturated at this resolution.

Q: What is this combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 411th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 26% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threaded performance affect frame rates at 1080p?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded score of 23,794 in Cinebench R23 and 7,683 in 3DMark 16-thread indicates ample headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 373.3 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The frame rate is instead limited by the GPU's rendering capability.