Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a playable experience in Undisputed, but the data shows a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s eight cores and high boost clock keep frame rates high at lower resolutions. This analysis walks through the measured FPS rows, the role of each component, and what the numbers mean for players.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a steep performance curve as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 210 FPS average, which drops to 151 FPS at Medium, 125 FPS at High, and 80 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings yield 151 FPS (Low), 109 FPS (Medium), 90 FPS (High), and 58 FPS (Ultra). Finally, at 3840x2160, the averages fall to 96 FPS (Low), 69 FPS (Medium), 57 FPS (High), and 37 FPS (Ultra).

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of roughly 30-40% across settings — for instance, High drops from 125 FPS to 90 FPS, a 28% decrease, while Ultra falls from 80 FPS to 58 FPS, a 27.5% drop. The jump from 1440p to 4K is more punishing: High goes from 90 FPS to 57 FPS (a 36.7% reduction), and Ultra from 58 FPS to 37 FPS (a 36.2% reduction). Low settings show the smallest relative loss between 1440p and 4K, dropping from 151 FPS to 96 FPS (36.4% down), but the absolute numbers remain high.

This pattern indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1049, 3dmark_16_threads score of 8484) is sufficient to feed the GPU, so the frame rate is driven by the Radeon RX 6600’s rendering capacity. At 4K, the GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck — the pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s is overwhelmed by the 3840x2160 fill requirement, especially at Ultra settings where the 37 FPS average suggests the card is fully saturated. The fact that Low at 4K still hits 96 FPS shows the CPU is not the limiting factor even at the highest resolution; the GPU workload scales almost linearly with pixel count.

Notably, the min FPS values are only provided for Medium settings at each resolution: 128 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. These min values sit close to the averages (151, 109, and 69 respectively), indicating consistent frame pacing without major stutters. The lack of min FPS for other settings suggests the data collection focused on the Medium preset for stability analysis, but the averages alone tell a clear story: resolution scaling is smooth and predictable, with the GPU being the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using a 5 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting to 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In Undisputed, a sports title, the benchmark results indicate that the CPU provides ample headroom for the GPU at all tested resolutions. The 3dmark_8_threads score of 6933 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 8479 show strong multi-threaded capability, while the 3dmark_single_thread score of 1049 and 3dmark_2_threads score of 2043 demonstrate solid per-core performance.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760 and single-core score of 1930 further confirm that this CPU handles both lightly-threaded and fully-loaded workloads effectively. In the game’s context, the CPU’s role is to process physics, AI, and game logic, but the measured FPS deltas between resolutions suggest that these tasks are not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 210 FPS — a figure that would require the GPU to render frames quickly, but the CPU must also prepare each frame. The fact that dropping to 4K Low still yields 96 FPS (a 54.3% reduction) while the CPU workload remains constant indicates that the GPU is the limiting component.

Comparing to nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark data, the Ryzen 7 7700 scores an avgBenchmarkScore of 40081, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048), 0.2% lower than the Intel Core 5 221E (40144), 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40246), and 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i9-13905H (40313). These negligible deltas mean the 7700 performs essentially identically to its closest competitors in synthetic tests, so any FPS differences in Undisputed would come from the GPU, not the CPU. The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR5 dual-channel) are sufficient to feed the RX 6600 without causing frame drops, as evidenced by the 1080p Ultra average of 80 FPS — a setting that stresses both components but still remains playable.

The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 87 places it in the top 13% of all processors, reinforcing that it is not a weak link. For this game, the data suggests that even at 1080p Low with 210 FPS, the CPU is not maxed out; if it were, the 4K Low result would not scale so cleanly with pixel count. The 7700’s boost clock of 5.30 GHz provides the single-thread speed needed for game logic, while its 16 threads ensure background tasks do not interfere with frame generation.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 125 at 1920x1080 with High settings, with no min or max values recorded.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra compared to 4K Low?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 37 FPS, while Low averages 96 FPS. This represents a 159.5% increase in performance when dropping from Ultra to Low.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 109, with a min of 93 and max of 125. Given that the CPU’s 3dmark_16_threads score is 8484 and the GPU’s passmark_g3d score is 15096, the GPU is the limiting factor because the frame rate scales down proportionally with resolution increases.

Q: What is the best resolution for a smooth experience above 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that 1080p High (125 FPS), 1080p Ultra (80 FPS), 1440p High (90 FPS), and 1440p Medium (109 FPS) all exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low (96 FPS) and Medium (69 FPS) surpass 60 FPS.

Q: Does the combo have any frame pacing issues?

A: For Medium settings, the min FPS values are 128 (1080p), 93 (1440p), and 59 (4K). The gap between min and average is 23 FPS at 1080p, 16 FPS at 1440p, and 10 FPS at 4K, indicating tighter frame pacing at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 40081, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048) and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core 5 221E (40144). This means performance is virtually identical among these CPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 210 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium at 1080p averages 151 FPS, with a min of 128 and max of 173 — the only 1080p row with min/max values. High drops to 125 FPS average, and Ultra further reduces to 80 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 61.9% reduction (210 to 80 FPS), showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more GPU resources.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 151 FPS — identical to 1080p Medium, which highlights that resolution affects FPS more than settings at this tier. Medium at 1440p averages 109 FPS (min 93, max 125), High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The drop from 1080p Ultra (80 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (58 FPS) is 27.5%, while the drop from 1080p High (125) to 1440p High (90) is 28%. This consistency suggests the game scales predictably with pixel count.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 96 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS and indicates that even at 4K, the combo can deliver smooth gameplay on lower settings. Medium at 4K averages 69 FPS (min 59, max 79) — the min of 59 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average remains playable. High at 4K averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 59 FPS (96 to 37), a 61.5% reduction, mirroring the 1080p scaling. This indicates that the settings preset has a consistent impact on FPS regardless of resolution, while the resolution itself adds a multiplicative penalty.

Across all rows, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing that the testing methodology prioritized this settings level for stability analysis. The min FPS values at Medium are 128 (1080p), 93 (1440p), and 59 (4K), with corresponding averages of 151, 109, and 69. The min-to-average ratios are 84.8%, 85.3%, and 85.5% respectively, suggesting that frame delivery becomes slightly more consistent as resolution increases, likely because the GPU is more uniformly loaded.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU (Navi 23 chip) manufactured on a 7 nm process, with 11,060 million transistors and a die size of 237 mm². It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1626 MHz, with a boost clock of 2491 MHz and a game clock of 2044 MHz. Its 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is dominant, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the 210 FPS average is close to the GPU’s practical limit for this title, given its FP32 throughput. The passmark_g3d score of 15096 places the RX 6600 in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030, 0% delta), GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, -0.1% delta), and Tesla K20m (19089, -0.3% delta). These tiny deltas mean the RX 6600 performs essentially on par with those cards in synthetic tests.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at all tested settings, since the Ultra preset at 4K still runs (albeit at 37 FPS) without indicating memory exhaustion. The 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the likely limiting factors at 4K, as the higher resolution requires more texture reads and frame buffer writes. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (37) is 53.8% lower than 1080p Ultra (80), which aligns with the 4x pixel count increase (3840x2160 = 8.3M pixels vs 1920x1080 = 2.1M pixels) but is softened by the fact that the game’s geometry and effects are not purely pixel-bound.

The GPU’s 132 W TDP and suggested PSU of 300 W are modest, but the benchmark data does not include power draw measurements. Instead, the FPS numbers show that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU can push 125 FPS on High and 80 FPS on Ultra, which indicates that the card has enough headroom for competitive play at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Medium result of 69 FPS average (min 59) shows that a moderate settings reduction can bring the game into playable territory even at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 80 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual quality. If players prefer higher frame rates for competitive play, the Medium preset at 151 FPS (min 128) offers a 88.75% improvement over Ultra while still maintaining good visuals. The Low preset at 210 FPS is only recommended for players with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors who prioritize raw speed over fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 109 FPS (min 93, max 125), which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. High at 90 FPS is also playable, but the 19 FPS difference between High and Medium is significant enough that Medium is the safer choice for maintaining smooth gameplay. Ultra at 58 FPS is technically above 60 FPS but falls below the threshold, so it should be avoided unless the player is willing to tolerate occasional dips. Low at 151 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual detail.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, averaging 69 FPS with a min of 59. This is just above the 60 FPS target, but the min FPS of 59 means there will be occasional frame drops below 60. High at 57 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS are not recommended for 4K gaming, as they fall below the playable threshold. Low at 96 FPS is playable but will look noticeably worse than Medium. For the best experience at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average above 60 FPS.

Overall, the data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 151 FPS; at 1440p, 109 FPS; and at 4K, 69 FPS. The min FPS values for Medium (128, 93, 59) are all close to their respective averages, indicating consistent frame delivery. Players with 60 Hz monitors can use High or Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, but Medium is the most versatile choice for maintaining high frame rates across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2893 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 22.2nd percentile (100 * 2893 / 3718 = 77.8% of combos rank higher, so it’s in the bottom 22.2%). This rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range position — the RX 6600 has a percentileVsAllGpus of 63, meaning it outperforms 63% of GPUs, but the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 87 is higher. The combination of a top-13% CPU with a top-37% GPU results in a system that is CPU-heavy in terms of benchmark potential, but the game’s FPS is GPU-limited.

The combo rank of 2893 out of 3718 indicates that most other tested combos achieve higher frame rates in this game. This is expected, as the RX 6600 is an end-of-life GPU (production status: End-of-life) with a launch MSRP of 329 USD, while many combos likely pair stronger GPUs with similar CPUs. The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, Intel Core 5 221E, AMD Ryzen 9 270, and Intel Core i9-13905H — all have avgBenchmarkScores within 0.6% of the Ryzen 7 7700, so swapping the CPU would not significantly change the game’s performance. The GPU’s nearest rivals (NVIDIA Quadro K6000, GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile, Tesla K20m, RTX 2000 Ada Generation) also show negligible benchmark differences, meaning the combo’s rank is driven by the absolute performance level of both components rather than any specific pairing advantage.

The data shows that this combo is capable of running Undisputed at 1080p and 1440p with high frame rates, and at 4K with Medium settings. The rank of 2893 reflects that it is not a top-tier combination, but the measured FPS numbers demonstrate that it can provide a playable experience for most users. The gap between the CPU’s high percentile (87) and the GPU’s lower percentile (63) suggests that future upgrades to the GPU would yield larger FPS gains than upgrading the CPU, as the GPU is the limiting factor in all measured scenarios.