Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing simulation title released in October 2023, presents a demanding workload for the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality settings reveal a system that is consistently bound by the graphics card, with the CPU providing ample headroom. The data indicates a clear hierarchy of performance that prioritizes resolution over visual fidelity, making the choice of settings a critical decision for achieving a smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases, a classic indicator of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 188 FPS, which drops to 136 FPS at 1440p and further to 86 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern is not linear; the jump from 1080p to 1440p represents a 27.7% reduction in frame rate, while the jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 36.8% reduction. This accelerating drop as pixel count increases confirms that the GTX 1070's rendering pipeline is the primary bottleneck in this configuration.

The pattern repeats across all quality settings, but the relative drop becomes more pronounced at higher presets. For Medium settings, the transition from 1080p (135 FPS) to 1440p (98 FPS) is a 27.4% decrease, and then to 4K (62 FPS) is a 36.7% decrease. With High settings, the frame rates fall from 112 FPS at 1080p to 81 FPS at 1440p (a 27.7% drop) and then to 51 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, with the CPU's performance not becoming a limiting factor even at the lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do.

At 4K, the strain on the GPU is most evident. The difference between Low (86 FPS) and Ultra (33 FPS) is a massive 61.6% performance penalty. This wide gap at the highest resolution indicates that the GTX 1070's compute and memory throughput are saturated by the combination of high pixel count and complex shading. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset drops to an average of 33 FPS, below the commonly accepted 60 FPS target, underscores that this combo is not suited for maximum fidelity at 4K. The data suggests that 1080p is the resolution where this pairing can deliver consistently high frame rates, while 1440p is viable for those willing to compromise on quality settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, built on the Pascal architecture with a 16 nm process, is the clear limiting component in this benchmark. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in the resolution scaling observed. As the resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the demand on memory bandwidth grows exponentially, and the GTX 1070's 256.3 GB/s is simply not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with high-quality textures and effects. The data shows that even at Low settings, 4K performance (86 FPS) is lower than 1080p Ultra (72 FPS), which further illustrates the memory bandwidth bottleneck.

The GPU's clock speeds are listed as a base of 1506 MHz and a boost of 1683 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 1920 shading units, deliver a peak FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is what drives the frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 188 FPS result demonstrates that the GPU has enough compute headroom to push high frame rates when the shading workload is light. However, the pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s become strained as the number of pixels and texture fetches increases at higher resolutions.

The GTX 1070's position in the market is reflected in its percentile rank of 47, meaning it performs better than 47% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 9780 places it near rivals like the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, -0.2%) and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, -0.5%). This places the GTX 1070 in a performance tier that is clearly not designed for 4K gaming at high settings in a modern title like Undisputed. The benchmark results confirm this, as the 4K Ultra average of 33 FPS is a demanding scenario that the card cannot handle smoothly, while its 1080p performance is far more respectable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this CPU and GPU combo for a consistently high frame rate?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average FPS of 112 on High settings and 135 on Medium. Even at Ultra, it maintains an average of 72 FPS. This is the only resolution where all presets are playable, and the Low preset produces a very high 188 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1070's performance in Undisputed compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score is 9780. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5000, has an average score of 9803, which is 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M is 0.5% higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla M10 is 0.6% lower. These are very small differences, indicating the GTX 1070 sits in a tight performance band with these other cards.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU a bottleneck for the GTX 1070 in this game?

A: No. The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It scores 18760 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1930 in single-core. Given that the frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, the performance limit is clearly the GPU, not the CPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 136 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 52 FPS. This represents a 61.8% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the combo have any chance of hitting 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 86 FPS. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above 60. High and Ultra presets fall short, averaging 51 and 33 FPS respectively.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations in Undisputed?

A: The combination is ranked 3072 out of 3718 tested combos. This places it in the lower 18th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it is far from the top-performing configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware is at 1920x1080. At this resolution, the Ultra preset yields an average of 72 FPS, which is a very playable frame rate for a sports title. For players who prioritize a higher refresh rate, the Medium preset at 1080p provides 135 FPS on average, with a minimum of 115 FPS, offering a significant boost in smoothness with only a minor visual compromise. The High preset at 1080p offers a balanced 112 FPS average, which is also an excellent choice.

For those with a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset is the best option. It delivers an average of 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 1440p, averaging 81 FPS, is also acceptable, but the Ultra preset, at 52 FPS, may feel less fluid. The Low preset at 1440p is not recommended as it would likely look significantly worse than Medium while only providing a modest frame rate increase.

At 4K, the options are severely limited. The Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently high frame rate, averaging 86 FPS. The Medium preset, at 62 FPS, is technically playable but the 53 FPS minimum suggests there could be noticeable stutters in demanding scenes. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended for a smooth experience, as their average frame rates of 51 and 33 FPS respectively fall below the standard for comfortable gameplay. The data clearly indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p as a viable alternative when using Medium or High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination is ranked 3072 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 17.4% of all systems tested. This low ranking is primarily due to the GTX 1070's age and performance tier, as the CPU is far more capable. The CPU's own percentile rank is 87, indicating it performs better than 87% of all CPUs, while the GPU's percentile rank is only 47. This stark contrast highlights the imbalance of this pairing.

The ranking suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, it is being held back by the GPU in this specific game. The combo's overall position is a direct result of the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. In a game like Undisputed, which is not typically CPU-intensive, the processor's high multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 score of 18760) and single-thread performance (1930) are not the limiting factors. The data shows that the system's performance is almost entirely dictated by the graphics card.

This ranking also puts the combo in context with other systems. It is not a top-tier configuration for this game, but it is also not at the very bottom. The 3718 total combos tested indicates a wide range of hardware, and this pairing falls in the lower quartile. This suggests that users with this hardware should not expect to run Undisputed at maximum settings, especially at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for what settings and resolutions are achievable, allowing users to get the most out of their hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data provides a complete breakdown of the average frame rates measured for this combo in Undisputed.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS of 188.
• Medium: Average FPS of 135, with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 155.
• High: Average FPS of 112.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 72.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS of 136.
• Medium: Average FPS of 98, with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 112.
• High: Average FPS of 81.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 52.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS of 86.
• Medium: Average FPS of 62, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 71.
• High: Average FPS of 51.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 33.

The data shows a consistent pattern. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 116 FPS (188 vs 72). At 1440p, it is 84 FPS (136 vs 52). At 4K, it is 53 FPS (86 vs 33). This demonstrates that the performance cost of higher quality settings is more severe at higher resolutions, further confirming the GPU as the primary bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a powerful desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the 5 nm Zen 4 architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, along with a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This CPU is a top-tier part, with a percentile rank of 87 against all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 40081, placing it just 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 221E in its nearest rival comparisons.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage the game's simulation logic. The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this pairing. The frame rates are consistently high at 1080p, which would not be the case if the CPU were struggling to keep up. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed and the CPU workload is relatively highest, the combo still achieves 188 FPS. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700 has significant headroom in this title.

The CPU's strong multi-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760 and Passmark multithread score of 34470, ensures that it can handle any background tasks or game logic without causing frame drops. Its single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2525, is also robust. In a game like Undisputed, which may rely on a few primary threads for combat physics and AI, the high boost clock of 5.30 GHz is beneficial. However, the data clearly shows that the GTX 1070 is the component that determines the final frame rate, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.