Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 580 pairing in Undisputed is a study in contrasts: a modern, high-end processor paired with an older, mid-range graphics card. The benchmark data shows that the experience is almost entirely dictated by the GPU, which struggles to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings. The CPU provides more than enough headroom, making this a classic case where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This is a high-end part, as evidenced by its 87th percentile ranking against all CPUs. Its benchmark scores are formidable: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760 and a single-core score of 1930, with a Geekbench multicore score of 15371. The data shows it performs within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and is slightly ahead of the Intel Core 5 221E by 0.2%.

The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed. The game’s performance data shows no sign of a CPU limitation; at 1080p Low, the system achieves 122 FPS, demonstrating that the processor can feed frames far faster than the graphics card can render them at higher settings. The Ryzen 7 7700’s single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and Passmark single-thread score of 4063, ensures that game logic and physics calculations are handled without creating a bottleneck. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, which is ample for gaming workloads.

The 65 W TDP and AM5 socket indicate a modern, power-efficient platform. The integrated Radeon Graphics is present but is not a factor in this configuration, as the system uses the discrete RX 580. In the context of this game, the CPU is never the limiting factor. The measured frame rates are consistently lower than what this CPU is capable of supporting, even at the lowest resolution and settings. The data suggests that a less powerful CPU would yield similar results in this specific title, as the RX 580 caps the performance ceiling. The Ryzen 7 7700’s job here is to ensure a stable frame delivery, a task it handles with ease, given its 87th percentile standing and an average benchmark score of 40081.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the clear performance limiter in this system. This is a 2017-era graphics card based on the Polaris 20 chip and GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its core clocks are 1257 MHz base and 1340 MHz boost, with a memory clock of 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs.

Its performance percentile is 53rd against all GPUs, placing it squarely in the mid-range tier. The benchmark data shows it is roughly equivalent to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, with delta percentages of -0.1% and -0.4% respectively. Its Passmark G3D score is 8813, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1005. These numbers indicate that while it is an older card, it can still handle modern titles at lower settings.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s age shows. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, but the raw compute power (6.175 TFLOPS FP32) is not enough to push high frame rates at high resolutions. The data reveals that as you increase resolution and settings, the frame rate drops dramatically, a clear sign of GPU-bound performance. The card’s texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s are the limiting factors when rendering complex scenes. The card is end-of-life, but it still provides playable performance at 1080p if settings are managed correctly. The data suggests the RX 580 is the component that determines the experience, not the Ryzen 7 7700.

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

The resolution scaling data paints a clear picture of a GPU-bound system. The frame rate drops are consistent and significant when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic symptom of a graphics card that is saturated. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 73 at 1920x1080, to 53 at 2560x1440 (a 27% drop), and then to 33 at 3840x2160 (a 55% drop from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is working harder with each additional pixel.

The trend is similar at other settings. At Medium, the average FPS is 88 at 1080p, 64 at 1440p, and 40 at 4K. At Low, the drop is from 122 at 1080p to 88 at 1440p and 56 at 4K. Even at the lowest settings, the 4K resolution remains below the 60 FPS threshold, which shows that the RX 580 lacks the raw power for 4K gaming in this title. The only setting that comes close to achieving 60 FPS at 4K is Low, with an average of 56 FPS.

This scaling behavior confirms that the CPU is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be similar across resolutions. Instead, the data shows a consistent decrease in performance as resolution increases, which is the definitive signature of a GPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 7700 is delivering frames as fast as the RX 580 can process them, but the GPU’s pixel fill rate and shader throughput are insufficient for higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra setting is particularly telling, with an average of just 21 FPS, which is unplayable. The data conclusively shows that the RX 580 is the primary constraint in this configuration.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data shows that the RX 580 can provide a smooth experience at 1080p if you are willing to adjust the quality presets.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice for a balanced experience, yielding an average of 73 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS target for most players and provides a good visual quality. The Medium preset offers a higher average of 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play or if you prefer extra headroom for frame time consistency. The Low preset pushes the average to 122 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual fidelity is significantly reduced. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it drops the average to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and will feel less smooth.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that consistently delivers a high frame rate, with an average of 88 FPS. The Medium preset is still playable at 64 FPS, but it is closer to the edge of 60 FPS, and the minimum of 54 FPS indicates some stutter may occur. The High preset at 53 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 34 FPS is not recommended for a good experience. For 1440p, it is best to stick with Medium or Low.

For 3840x2160, none of the presets provide a consistently smooth 60 FPS experience. The Low preset gives the best result at 56 FPS, which is close but not quite there. The Medium preset drops to 40 FPS, and the High preset to 33 FPS. The Ultra preset is unplayable at 21 FPS. Therefore, 4K gaming is not viable with this GPU in this title, and players should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p or 1080p. The best overall experience is at 1080p with the High or Medium preset, where the system can maintain a solid frame rate with good visual quality.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K resolution?*

A: The data shows that 4K is not a viable option for a smooth experience. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 56 FPS on the Low preset, which is just below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset yields 40 FPS, High yields 33 FPS, and Ultra yields 21 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: For 1920x1080, the High preset provides a good balance with an average of 73 FPS. If you prefer higher frame rates and smoother motion, the Medium preset offers 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS. The Low preset gives the highest average at 122 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The frame rates drop significantly as resolution and settings increase, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The Ryzen 7 7700 is a high-end processor with an 87th percentile ranking and is not holding back the RX 580.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to other GPUs in its class?

A: The RX 580 has a 53rd percentile ranking against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 12928 is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and 0.4% below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, indicating it is a comparable performer to those cards.

Q: At 1440p, what settings should I use for a stable experience?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 88 FPS, which is the smoothest option. The Medium preset is playable at 64 FPS but has a minimum of 54 FPS. High and Ultra presets are not recommended as they drop to 53 FPS and 34 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the RX 580 sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the 8 GB of GDDR5 memory appears to be sufficient for Undisputed. The performance drops are more attributable to the GPU's compute power and memory bandwidth rather than a lack of VRAM, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings.

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

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 580 in Undisputed is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 122 FPS
• Medium: Average 88 FPS, minimum 75 FPS, maximum 101 FPS
• High: Average 73 FPS
• Ultra: Average 47 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 88 FPS
• Medium: Average 64 FPS, minimum 54 FPS, maximum 73 FPS
• High: Average 53 FPS
• Ultra: Average 34 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 56 FPS
• Medium: Average 40 FPS, minimum 34 FPS, maximum 46 FPS
• High: Average 33 FPS
• Ultra: Average 21 FPS

This data confirms that the system is best suited for 1080p gaming. The overall combination ranks 3386 out of 3718 tested combos for this game, which puts it in the lower half of configurations. The performance is playable, but it requires compromising on settings to achieve a smooth frame rate, particularly at higher resolutions.