Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 570 pairing in Undisputed presents a clear study in component bottlenecking. The Ryzen 7 7700 is a 7000-series desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40468. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% behind). In contrast, the AMD Radeon RX 570 is an end-of-life Polaris 20 GPU from the RX 500 series, built on a 14 nm process with 2048 shading units and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. It holds the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30158. Notably, the data shows the RX 570's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (0.2% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0.2% ahead), which underscores how unusual this pairing is—a top-tier CPU from 2023 matched with a mid-range GPU from 2017.

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

The Ryzen 7 7700's specifications suggest it is not the limiting factor in this configuration. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU offers substantial parallel processing capability, reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29302 and single-core score of 4136. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz provides strong single-threaded performance, which is often critical for sports games that rely on physics and AI calculations. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth further reinforce its capacity to feed data to the GPU without stalling.

However, the measured FPS data reveals that the CPU's headroom is largely untapped. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 109.3, which is the highest recorded frame rate in any configuration. This indicates that even at lower resolutions where CPU load typically increases relative to GPU load, the Ryzen 7 7700 is not being pushed to its limits. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 34470 and single-thread score of 4063 place it well above the thresholds where CPU bottlenecks typically emerge in modern titles. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700 is operating far below its maximum capacity, as its 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and 2-thread score of 2043 demonstrate ample single-core performance for game logic.

The architectural advantages of Zen 4, including the 5 nm process node and 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, contribute to efficient instruction execution. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 8484 and max-thread score of 8479 indicate consistent scaling across cores, which is irrelevant here because the GPU is the constraining component. In essence, the Ryzen 7 7700 provides a stable foundation with no observable frame dips attributable to CPU limitations, but its potential is unrealized in this specific GPU pairing. The CPU's 65 TDP and 5 nm process mean it runs efficiently, but benchmark results show the game's performance ceiling is dictated entirely by the RX 570's rendering capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this CPU-GPU combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 109.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the only configuration that exceeds 100 FPS in the measured data.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468, placing it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262). It trails the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6%, which scores 40712.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 holds the 74th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 30158 places it nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores 30109 with a 0.2% delta.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics provide any benefit for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, but the measured FPS data uses the discrete RX 570. No benchmark results are provided for the integrated graphics, so no performance claims can be made regarding that component.

Q: Which configuration produces the lowest average FPS?

A: The lowest average FPS is 17, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only measured scenario that drops below 20 FPS, making it unplayable.

Q: How much does the CPU outpace the GPU in benchmark percentiles?

A: The CPU sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 74th percentile among all GPUs. This 17-percentile gap highlights the significant imbalance in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings provides a clear hierarchy for playability. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 109.3 FPS, which is the smoothest experience available. However, the Medium preset at 79.6 FPS and High preset at 66.5 FPS both remain above the 60 FPS threshold, offering progressively better visual quality without sacrificing fluidity. The Ultra preset at 39.7 FPS dips below 40, which may feel sluggish for a sports title requiring precise timing.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 79.4 FPS, maintaining playability, while Medium drops to 55.5 FPS and High falls to 48.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 33.1 FPS is borderline, as the frame rate hovers near the edge of stutter territory. For 4K (3840x2160), the Low preset produces 53.6 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but not ideal for competitive matches. Medium drops to 37.8 FPS, High to 30.5 FPS, and Ultra to 17 FPS, all of which are below the 60 FPS target.

The data indicates that the best experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate stability. At 1080p, the High preset is the optimal choice, as 66.5 FPS is well within the playable range and provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low. At 1440p, the Low preset is recommended, as 79.4 FPS maintains responsiveness while 55.5 FPS at Medium introduces noticeable frame pacing issues. For 4K, the Low preset at 53.6 FPS is the only viable option, though players seeking smoother motion should drop to 1440p. The Ultra preset is not viable at any resolution, as even at 1080p it only reaches 39.7 FPS, which is insufficient for a fast-paced sports game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1515 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 4% of all tested configurations, indicating that this pairing is severely imbalanced for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's inability to keep pace with the CPU's potential, as the RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for modern gaming workloads.

The combo's rank of 1515 is particularly telling when considering the individual component percentiles. The CPU alone ranks in the 91st percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 74th percentile. The 65-percentile gap between the two components means the CPU is effectively wasted in this configuration, as the GPU becomes the sole determinant of performance. The data shows that even the GPU's nearest rivals—the RTX 5060 and RX 7700 XT—are within 0.2% of its benchmark score, yet these modern GPUs would likely achieve far higher FPS in Undisputed due to architectural improvements.

The rank of 1515 out of 1580 suggests that the vast majority of tested combos outperform this pairing. This is unsurprising given the GPU's age, as the RX 570 was released in 2017 and is now end-of-life. The CPU's release in 2023 means the pairing spans six years of hardware generations, creating a fundamental mismatch. For players seeking better performance, the data implies that upgrading the GPU alone would yield substantial gains, as the CPU has ample headroom to support a more capable graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the game's performance scales from 1080p to 4K, providing insight into the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 109.3 at 1920x1080 to 79.4 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 29.9 FPS or roughly 27%. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 79.4 to 53.6, a further reduction of 25.8 FPS. This scaling pattern shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate decreases proportionally with pixel count.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The FPS drops from 66.5 at 1080p to 48.1 at 1440p, a reduction of 18.4 FPS, and then to 30.5 at 4K, another 17.6 FPS drop. The 4K High result of 30.5 FPS is barely above the 30 FPS minimum for console-like playability. The Medium settings follow a similar trend, dropping from 79.6 at 1080p to 55.5 at 1440p and 37.8 at 4K. Ultra settings show the steepest decline, from 39.7 at 1080p to 33.1 at 1440p and 17 at 4K.

The resolution scaling data indicates that the RX 570's 4 GB memory capacity is a significant limitation, particularly at 4K where texture data exceeds available VRAM. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 39.81 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for high-resolution rendering, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS drops. The CPU, with its 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.30 GHz boost clock, is not the limiting factor, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU-bound workloads. This analysis confirms that any resolution above 1080p requires substantial settings reductions to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 109.3 FPS, Medium achieves 79.6 FPS, High achieves 66.5 FPS, and Ultra achieves 39.7 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 69.6 FPS, indicating that settings have a massive impact on performance at this resolution. The 39.7 FPS at Ultra is the only 1080p result below 60 FPS, making it the only non-playable setting at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 79.4 FPS, Medium achieves 55.5 FPS, High achieves 48.1 FPS, and Ultra achieves 33.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 23.9 FPS, which is the largest single-settings jump at this resolution. The 33.1 FPS at Ultra is below the 30 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The 1440p results show that only the Low preset maintains frame rates above 60 FPS, with a 24 FPS margin over Medium.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 53.6 FPS, Medium achieves 37.8 FPS, High achieves 30.5 FPS, and Ultra achieves 17 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly below 60 FPS, with even the Low preset falling short by 6.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 17 FPS is essentially unplayable, representing a 92.3 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. The data shows a clear pattern: the RX 570 is only capable of delivering smooth frame rates at 1080p with Low to High settings, and even then, the Ultra preset struggles. At higher resolutions, the GPU's limitations become increasingly apparent, with 4K Ultra producing less than one-sixth of the 1080p Low frame rate.