Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, with performance scaling that clearly shifts from a CPU-bound regime at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound one at 4K. The data shows a processor with strong multi-threaded headroom and a graphics card that, while older, still holds its own in this boxing title, though its 8 GB VRAM and architectural age become apparent at the highest settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which are the key figures driving its strong single-threaded performance. The processor's L3 cache is 32 MB shared, and its dual-channel DDR5 memory support provides a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which helps feed the GPU in scenarios where the CPU is the primary bottleneck.

In Undisputed, the CPU's influence is most pronounced at 1080p with lower settings, where frame rates are exceptionally high. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 251.6 FPS, which is 68.7% higher than the 1080p High result of 149.2 FPS. This gap indicates that at these lower settings and resolutions, the CPU is capable of pushing far more frames than the GPU can render, making the system CPU-limited. The 7700X's single-thread score of 1090 in 3dmark and 4281 in Cinebench R23 single-core are strong indicators that it can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without becoming a limiting factor. Its multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325, provide ample headroom for background tasks and streaming, but are less critical for this specific title's frame rate output.

The processor's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500, has an average benchmark score of 34175, which is only 0.4% higher than the 7700X's average of 34313. This negligible delta means the 7700X's performance is virtually identical to its direct competitor in synthetic benchmarks, making any in-game difference attributable to the GPU or game-specific optimizations. The data shows that the 7700X is well-positioned, with its performance percentile ranking at 89, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of all CPUs tested. However, for this game, the CPU's high-end performance is somewhat underutilized at 4K, where the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as will be detailed in the resolution scaling section.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it features 2560 shading units. The card's memory clock is rated at 1750 MHz, effective to 14 Gbps. This configuration places the GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-to-upper-range performer in the broader landscape.

The GPU's role in Undisputed becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 45.3 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 4K High result of 70.5 FPS. This 25.2 FPS difference (a 35.7% reduction) highlights the GPU's struggle with the highest fidelity settings at 4K, likely due to the combination of the 8 GB VRAM capacity and the sheer computational load. The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, has an average score of 22307, just 0.5% higher than the 2070 SUPER's 22206, showing that this GPU is firmly in its performance class.

In contrast, at 1080p Low, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as the 251.6 FPS result is well above what even a high-refresh monitor needs. The data suggests that the GPU's performance is most balanced with the CPU at 1440p High, where the frame rate of 111.9 FPS represents a good compromise between visual fidelity and smoothness. The card's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 67 in Passmark is modest, but its overall Passmark G3D score of 18169 shows it remains a competent performer for this sports title. The GPU's 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors are older technology, but they still deliver playable frame rates across most of the tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 251.6 FPS, which drops to 184.5 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 117.5 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 53.3% performance drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low, indicating that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is being taxed more heavily as resolution increases. The scaling is more aggressive at higher settings; moving from 1080p High (149.2 FPS) to 1440p High (111.9 FPS) results in a 25% drop, and then to 4K High (70.5 FPS) results in a further 37% drop from 1440p.

This pattern strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K across all settings. The difference between 4K Low (117.5 FPS) and 4K High (70.5 FPS) is 47 FPS, which is a 40% reduction, showing how much the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are stressed by higher quality presets. Conversely, the CPU's role is more evident at 1080p, where the gap between Low and High settings is 102.4 FPS (251.6 vs 149.2), a 40.7% difference that is partly due to CPU headroom being exhausted as the GPU becomes more utilized.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the combo is often CPU-limited, especially at Low settings where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1440p, the system is more balanced, with the CPU and GPU sharing the load. At 4K, the GPU is definitively the limiting factor, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate drops regardless of the CPU's capabilities. The 4K Ultra result of 45.3 FPS is the lowest of all tested configurations, confirming that this combination is not suited for 4K Ultra gaming, but is quite capable at 1080p and 1440p for competitive or high-refresh play.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides a strong balance, achieving 111.9 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. For higher refresh rates, 1080p High at 149.2 FPS is excellent, while 1080p Low at 251.6 FPS maximizes frame rate for competitive play.

Q: How much does the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 149.2 at 1080p to 111.9 at 1440p, and then to 70.5 at 4K. This is a total reduction of 78.7 FPS, or a 52.8% decrease from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result of 45.3 FPS is significantly lower than the 4K Low result of 117.5 FPS, showing that the GPU's performance is heavily impacted by the highest settings, while the CPU has ample headroom.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34313, which is only 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-13500's score of 34175. This indicates near-identical performance in multi-threaded synthetic tests.

Q: How does the GPU's performance percentile reflect its gaming capability?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 65% of its peers. This is a solid mid-range position, which is consistent with its observed performance in this game, where it delivers playable frame rates up to 1440p High.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the average FPS drops from 184.5 on Low to 71.6 on Ultra. This is a reduction of 112.9 FPS, or a 61.2% decrease, highlighting the significant performance cost of the Ultra preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Undisputed, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 960th out of 1580 total combinations. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, it is not a top-tier configuration. The rank reflects its performance across all measured settings and resolutions, with its strongest showings at 1080p and 1440p.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest a slight imbalance, where the CPU is a stronger component relative to its peers than the GPU. This is confirmed by the resolution scaling data, which shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor at 4K. The combo's rank of 960 out of 1580 means there are 620 other combos that perform better in this game, likely those with more powerful GPUs that can sustain higher frame rates at 4K or with higher settings.

Despite the mid-pack rank, the data shows this combo is far from inadequate. At 1080p High, it achieves 149.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The 4K High result of 70.5 FPS is also above 60, making it playable at 4K with some settings compromises. The rank should be interpreted as a measure of its position relative to all other systems, not as a judgment of its playability. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates, this combo offers strong performance, and its rank is a fair representation of its position in the broader spectrum of hardware tested.