Undisputed

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, paired with a 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic testing, the chip posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs — a strong indicator that it can feed even demanding game engines without becoming the bottleneck.

For Undisputed, a sports title, the CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than sufficient. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 306.5 FPS average, which is far beyond what the game's physics and AI simulation would require. The 3DMark results reinforce this: the processor scores 8484 in 16-thread tests and 8479 at max threads, showing excellent scaling from 2 threads (2043) to 8 threads (6933). This scaling pattern suggests that Undisputed, like most sports simulations, benefits from multi-core utilization but does not demand extreme thread counts — the Ryzen 7 7700's headroom is evident.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.5% ahead), Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% behind), and Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (1.2% ahead). These deltas are minuscule, meaning the 7700 sits in a tightly contested performance band. For Undisputed specifically, the data shows that CPU performance is not the limiting factor at any resolution — the FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are driven by GPU load, not processor capability. The 7700's single-thread strength (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136) ensures that game logic and frame pacing remain consistent even when the GPU is saturated at higher resolutions.

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

The measured FPS rows across three resolutions and four settings presets paint a clear picture: the Ultra preset is the most demanding, while Low offers the highest frame rates. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 120.5 FPS average, which is still very playable but represents a significant drop from the High preset's 183.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p, Ultra drops to 84.9 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 53.5 FPS — below the 60 FPS threshold that most competitive sports gamers prefer.

The High preset emerges as the optimal balance. At 1080p, High delivers 183.4 FPS, which is 62.9 FPS higher than Ultra and only 39.1 FPS lower than Low (306.5 FPS). At 1440p, High maintains 134.3 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS and still 49.4 FPS higher than Ultra's 84.9 FPS. At 4K, High achieves 84.4 FPS, which is 30.9 FPS higher than Ultra's 53.5 FPS and critically keeps the experience smooth. The Medium preset sits between High and Ultra: 222.8 FPS at 1080p, 160.7 FPS at 1440p, and 99.5 FPS at 4K.

For players targeting high refresh rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p, the Medium preset offers a compelling middle ground — it provides 222.8 FPS at 1080p and 160.7 FPS at 1440p, both well above what most displays can show. However, the data suggests that High is the recommended preset for most scenarios: it sacrifices only 39.5% of the FPS headroom compared to Medium at 1080p (183.4 vs 222.8) while presumably offering better visual fidelity. At 4K, High's 84.4 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance, as Ultra drops below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario in Undisputed. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 306.5 at 1080p to 220.8 at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and then to 143.7 at 4K (a 53% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline as pixel count increases indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary constraint at lower settings, while the CPU has ample headroom.

At High settings, the pattern is similar but more moderate: 183.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 134.3 at 1440p (a 26.8% reduction) and then to 84.4 at 4K (a 54% reduction from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that resolution scaling is uniform and GPU-bound. The RTX 3070's 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handles the increasing memory pressure at higher resolutions, but the frame rate decline is driven by the GPU's compute throughput (20.31 TFLOPS FP32) rather than memory capacity.

The most telling data point is the Ultra preset at 4K: 53.5 FPS average. This is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, and it represents a 55.6% drop from the 1080p Ultra result of 120.5 FPS. The RTX 3070's 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs are simply outmatched at 4K with maximum settings. Conversely, the CPU's role is minimal — even at 1080p Low (306.5 FPS), the Ryzen 7 7700 is not the bottleneck, as its 16-thread performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29302) far exceeds what the game engine can utilize at such high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 739th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 53rd percentile overall. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component strengths — the CPU is in the 91st percentile and the GPU is in the 72nd percentile. The rank suggests that the combo is solidly average among all tested configurations, meaning many other pairings achieve similar or better FPS in this specific game.

The ranking data implies that while the Ryzen 7 7700 is an excellent processor, its pairing with the RTX 3070 does not boost it to top-tier status in Undisputed. The GPU's percentile (72nd) is notably lower than the CPU's (91st), which explains why the combo ranks in the middle — the RTX 3070 is the weaker link, and other combos with stronger GPUs (even with slightly weaker CPUs) would outperform this pairing. For context, the RTX 3070's nearest GPU rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (0.9% ahead in average score) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (1.0% ahead), while the AMD FirePro S7150 is 0.6% behind and AMD Radeon R9 M295X is 1.1% behind. These tiny deltas indicate that the GPU sits in a crowded performance tier.

The combo's rank of 739 out of 1580 means it outperforms roughly 53% of tested configurations. In practical terms, this places it in the upper-middle range — capable of excellent 1080p and 1440p performance, but not among the elite 4K ultra settings performers. The data shows that the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and 20.31 TFLOPS compute are sufficient for high-refresh gaming at lower resolutions, but the combo cedes ground to higher-end GPUs at 4K.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture (chip GA104) using Samsung's 8 nm process, with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities include 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 46 ray tracing cores, and 184 tensor cores, producing 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In Undisputed, the RTX 3070's performance profile is clearly demonstrated by the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU produces 120.5 FPS, which is strong but not exceptional. The 4K Ultra result of 53.5 FPS highlights the GPU's limitation at maximum settings and highest resolution — the pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for the combined load of 4K resolution and Ultra settings. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238, confirms it is a mid-to-upper tier part.

The GPU's memory configuration is adequate for this game at most settings. At 4K High, the combo achieves 84.4 FPS, suggesting that the 8 GB VRAM is not a hard constraint — the bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is sufficient. However, the gap between High (84.4 FPS) and Ultra (53.5 FPS) at 4K is 30.9 FPS, a 36.6% drop, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional rendering features (likely higher-quality shadows, reflections, and post-processing) place a disproportionate load on the GPU's compute units. The RTX 3070's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure it can handle modern rendering techniques, but the raw throughput limits its 4K Ultra potential.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The 1440p High preset offers the best balance, delivering 134.3 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining strong visual quality. At 4K, the High preset (84.4 FPS) is recommended over Ultra (53.5 FPS) to stay above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, at Low settings the combo achieves 143.7 FPS at 4K, and at High settings it maintains 84.4 FPS. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 53.5 FPS, below the 60 FPS playability standard.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 306.5 FPS, and the FPS scales down with resolution increases, showing classic GPU-bound behavior. The Ryzen 7 7700's 16-thread performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29302) provides ample headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combos?

A: It ranks 739th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the upper-middle tier. The CPU is in the 91st percentile while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile, so the GPU drags down the overall ranking.

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

A: At 1440p, High delivers 134.3 FPS while Ultra drops to 84.9 FPS — a difference of 49.4 FPS (36.8% reduction). This suggests the Ultra preset adds significant rendering load that reduces performance substantially.

Q: Does the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM cause issues in this game?

A: No. The measured data shows no anomalies from VRAM limitations. At 4K High, the combo still achieves 84.4 FPS, and the bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is sufficient for the game's memory demands at all tested settings.

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

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 306.5 FPS average
• Medium: 222.8 FPS average
• High: 183.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 120.5 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains 120.5 FPS, comfortably above high-refresh display requirements. The spread from Low to Ultra is 186.0 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact at this resolution.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 220.8 FPS average
• Medium: 160.7 FPS average
• High: 134.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 84.9 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance remains strong. The Low preset still exceeds 200 FPS (220.8), while High stays above 130 FPS (134.3). The Ultra preset drops to 84.9 FPS, which is playable but shows the GPU beginning to strain. The gap between Low and Ultra is 135.9 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 143.7 FPS average
• Medium: 99.5 FPS average
• High: 84.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 53.5 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Low preset still delivers 143.7 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls to 53.5 FPS, below the 60 FPS playability standard. The High preset at 84.4 FPS is the best choice for 4K gaming, as it stays above 60 FPS while offering significantly better visual quality than Low. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 90.2 FPS, the smallest across all resolutions, confirming the GPU is the limiting factor.