Undisputed

Undisputed is a sports title where the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a highly playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K with maximum settings. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of excellent frame rates at lower resolutions, yet the demands of 4K Ultra expose the GPU's limitations, making it a pairing best suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming or 4K at medium settings.

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, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded headroom for modern games, and in the context of Undisputed, it proves to be a strong foundation that rarely bottlenecks the GPU. The CPU's performance percentile of 87 against all other tested processors indicates it sits comfortably in the upper tier, ensuring that the system's frame rates are not artificially capped by processor limitations in this title.

The 7700's robust multi-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760, ensures that the game's background simulation and AI logic are handled without introducing stutter. While the single-core performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1930, the data from the measured FPS suggests that the game's performance scaling is heavily dependent on the GPU rather than the CPU. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves an average of 241 FPS, which is a high number that still leaves room for the GPU to be the primary driver of performance. The 7700’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game's assets, preventing any apparent data starvation that could hamper the GPU's ability to render frames quickly.

When comparing the 7700 to its nearest rivals in the database, its performance is essentially a tie. It is a mere 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and only 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 221E. This indicates that in this specific game, the choice between these high-end CPUs is unlikely to yield a noticeable difference in frame rates. The processor's role here is to provide a stable and fast platform, which it does admirably. The 8-core, 16-thread design is more than sufficient for a sports simulation, allowing the RTX 5050 to operate at its full potential across all tested resolutions. The data clearly shows that frame rate drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering load, not CPU limitations.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the decisive component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the performance scaling observed in the measured FPS data. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the GPU has a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a significant constraint at 4K Ultra, where texture demands can exceed the available VRAM and bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2572 MHz and 2560 shading units provide a solid foundation for raw compute, but the 32 ROPs and 80 TMUs are relatively modest, which limits the pixel fill rate and texture processing capabilities at higher resolutions.

The GPU's percentile rank of 66 against all other GPUs shows it is a mid-range performer, and the benchmark results corroborate this within Undisputed. At 1080p Low, the RTX 5050 pushes an impressive 241 FPS, showcasing its ability to handle light loads with ease. However, the headroom diminishes rapidly as settings and resolution increase. The most telling data point is the 4K Ultra result, where the average FPS plummets to 42. This massive drop from the 1080p Low figure of 241 FPS is a clear indication that the GPU is heavily overloaded, with the 8 GB VRAM buffer likely being saturated and the memory bandwidth becoming a critical bottleneck.

The GPU's performance is closely matched with some older and mobile-focused competitors, according to the nearest rival data. It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT and 1% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8970M, which places its raw score in a specific performance tier. However, these rivals are from different eras and architectures, highlighting that while the RTX 5050's score is similar, its feature set and efficiency are modern. In the context of Undisputed, the GPU's role is to manage the graphical load, and it does so effectively up to 1440p High, but it cedes ground at 4K, where even Medium settings (79 FPS) are a significant step down from 1440p Low (174 FPS).

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

The resolution scaling data provides a clear narrative: this system is CPU-limited at low resolutions and GPU-limited at high resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 241 is exceptionally high, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU faster than the GPU can render them, but the GPU is still able to keep up. As we move to 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 174, a 28% decrease, which indicates the GPU is beginning to take on a heavier workload. This trend continues at 4K Low, where the average FPS is 110. The drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low represents a 54% reduction in performance, a substantial penalty that points to the GPU's limitations in pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as the primary culprit.

The scaling is even more aggressive at higher settings. At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 173 at 1080p to 125 at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 79 at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). This shows that as the graphical fidelity increases, the GPU's workload grows super-linearly relative to the resolution increase. The most extreme example is at Ultra settings, where the FPS drops from 92 at 1080p to 67 at 1440p (a 27% drop) and then to 42 at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, confirming that the RTX 5050 is the limiting component at this resolution and settings combination.

The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p. At 1440p High, the system achieves an average of 104 FPS, which is a smooth and responsive experience for a sports title. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is a 28% drop, which is manageable, but the gap between 1440p and 4K at High settings is a 37% drop, which is where the system starts to feel strained. The scaling behavior indicates that while the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with high fidelity settings, making 4K a viable option only at Low or Medium settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the global ranking for Undisputed, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 holds the 1722nd position out of 2813 tested combos. This places it in the 61st percentile of all systems tested, indicating that it performs better than a majority of other configurations but is not among the top-tier setups. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the individual component performance, where the CPU is near the top of its class but the GPU is a mid-range part.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is capable of delivering good performance, there are many other systems that can achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K. The 1722nd rank out of 2813 is a solid result, but it highlights that the RTX 5050 is the bottleneck in this pairing. Given that the CPU ranks in the 87th percentile and the GPU in the 66th percentile, the combination's overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU's relative performance. This is a classic example of a balanced system where the CPU has more headroom than the GPU, meaning that if a user were to upgrade the GPU in the future, the Ryzen 7 7700 would be able to support a significant performance boost without becoming a new bottleneck.

The data for this combo shows that it is not a top-100 performer, but it is also far from the bottom. It outperforms 61% of all other tested configurations, which includes many systems with older or lower-tier components. For a sports game like Undisputed, this ranking is more than adequate for a good experience, especially at 1440p. The system's position in the rankings underscores the fact that the RTX 5050 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but not a 4K powerhouse. Users with this combo should prioritize resolution and settings accordingly to get the most out of the hardware.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination are at 2560x1440 with the High preset. This configuration yields an average of 104 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a high-refresh-rate experience on a 1440p monitor. The jump from 1080p High (144 FPS) to 1440p High (104 FPS) is a 28% drop, but the latter offers a significantly sharper image, making it the best trade-off between visual quality and performance. For users with 1080p monitors, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the clear choice, delivering an excellent 144 FPS average.

For 4K users, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the most viable option. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. While this is not as fluid as the 1440p results, it is still playable and provides a much better experience than the Low preset, which, despite a higher average of 110 FPS, will have noticeably inferior visual fidelity. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution due to its significant performance cost, especially at 4K where it drops to 42 FPS. Even at 1080p, Ultra only achieves 92 FPS, which is lower than the High preset's 144 FPS, making the High preset the better choice for a smoother experience without a commensurate visual benefit.

The Medium preset appears to be a strong fallback for those who want to prioritize frame rate over visual detail. At 1440p Medium, the system hits 125 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it reaches 173 FPS, both of which are excellent for competitive play. However, the High preset at 1440p offers a better balance, sacrificing only 21 FPS (from 125 to 104) for a noticeable improvement in graphical quality. The data strongly suggests that the High preset is the "best experience" for this combo, as it provides a high frame rate while still enabling the game's more detailed graphics features.

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

The following table details the exact average FPS figures measured for this combination across all tested resolutions and settings. The data is clear and consistent, showing a predictable decline in performance as both resolution and settings are increased.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 241 FPS average
• Medium: 173 FPS average (min 147, max 200)
• High: 144 FPS average
• Ultra: 92 FPS average

At 1080p, the system excels. The Low preset's 241 FPS is exceptionally high, and even the Ultra preset's 92 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is where the RTX 5050 is most comfortable, with the CPU providing ample headroom. The Medium preset's minimum of 147 FPS indicates that the frame rate is very stable, with no major dips that could cause stutter.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 174 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average (min 107, max 144)
• High: 104 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

1440p is the resolution where this combo truly shines. The High preset's 104 FPS is a great result for a modern sports title, and the Ultra preset's 67 FPS is still playable. The data shows a 28% drop from Low to High (174 to 104 FPS), which is a moderate penalty for a significant visual upgrade. The Medium preset's minimum of 107 FPS ensures a consistent experience, making it a safe choice for competitive play.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average (min 67, max 91)
• High: 66 FPS average
• Ultra: 42 FPS average

4K is clearly the most demanding scenario for this GPU. The Ultra preset's 42 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the High preset's 66 FPS is just barely acceptable. The Medium preset, with its 79 FPS average and 67 FPS minimum, is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience at this resolution. The drop from Low to Medium is a 28% penalty (110 to 79 FPS), while the jump from Medium to High is a 16% penalty (79 to 66 FPS), showing diminishing returns at higher settings. The Ultra preset is not viable for serious play at 4K, as the 42 FPS average falls short of the performance needed for a fluid experience.