Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Undisputed, regardless of the preset chosen. The benchmark data shows that every single measured configuration, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra, clears the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a combination that is well-balanced for this sports title. The most compelling option for the majority of users is the High preset, which offers a substantial visual uplift over Medium settings while maintaining exceptionally high frame rates across all resolutions. At 4K, the High preset hits 115.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for the game's gameplay mechanics. While the Ultra preset is playable, its performance cost is steep, and the High preset appears to be the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance headroom.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy in performance scaling across the four presets. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves an average of 420 FPS, while Medium reaches 299.6 FPS, and High drops to 249.9 FPS. The jump to Ultra is more significant, falling to 161.5 FPS. This pattern repeats at 1440p, where Low, Medium, High, and Ultra produce 303.7, 217.8, 180.4, and 114 FPS respectively. The 4K results show a similar trend: Low at 193.4 FPS, Medium at 136.4 FPS, High at 115.8 FPS, and Ultra at 72 FPS.

The data suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice for this configuration. It provides a 74.2% performance increase over Ultra at 4K (115.8 vs 72 FPS) while delivering the same quality tier that most games designate as the target for a premium experience. The difference between High and Medium is less about playability and more about visual fidelity, with High being 15.1% slower than Medium at 1080p (249.9 vs 299.6 FPS) but offering a better visual experience. For users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, the High preset at 1440p (180.4 FPS) is particularly well-suited, as it provides enough headroom to avoid hitting a V-Sync cap. The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, still manages a respectable 72 FPS at 4K, but the 60.8% performance penalty compared to High at that resolution makes it a less attractive option unless absolute maximum image quality is the priority.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed, and its specifications align well with the observed performance. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The card's boost clock is rated at 2475 MHz, and it utilizes the Ada Lovelace architecture built on a 5 nm process. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is not memory-constrained in this title; even at 4K with the Ultra preset, the average FPS remains above 60, suggesting that the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the game's demands.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's compute capabilities, including 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units, provide ample raw processing power. The card's FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its ability to handle the physics and rendering calculations required by a sports simulation. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. For instance, moving from 1080p High (249.9 FPS) to 4K High (115.8 FPS) results in a 53.7% drop in frame rate, which is consistent with a 4x increase in pixel count. This linear scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck when settings are increased, rather than the CPU. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at these frame rates, as evidenced by the high FPS figures even at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested combinations, this specific configuration holds a strong position. The combo ranks #268 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 17% of all systems evaluated. This is a solid result for a mid-to-high-range pairing, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of other hardware combinations tested for this game. The rank reflects not just the raw performance of the individual components but also how well they work together in this specific title.

Looking at the individual component standings provides additional context. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile among all processors, and its average benchmark score of 34313 puts it in close competition with several rivals. It is 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i5-13500 and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i7-12800HX, while being 0.8% slower than both the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and the AMD EPYC 4244P. This tight grouping suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700X is a highly competitive processor, with no single rival holding a meaningful advantage. The GPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 42576. It is 0.2% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, while being 1.4% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40. The GPU's performance is similarly well-matched with its direct competitors, confirming that this is a well-rounded system.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combination for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: At 1440p with the High preset, the system achieves 180.4 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz displays. If a 240Hz monitor is used, the 1080p High preset at 249.9 FPS would be the better choice.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, the data confirms it can. Even on the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K, the average frame rate is 72 FPS. On the High preset, it delivers a much smoother 115.8 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from High to Ultra settings?

A: The performance penalty is significant. At 1080p, the drop is from 249.9 FPS to 161.5 FPS, a 35.4% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 115.8 FPS to 72 FPS, a 37.8% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, and the CPU's high benchmark scores suggest it is not a bottleneck.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is 0.4% faster in average benchmark score, making the performance difference negligible for practical purposes.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with the Low preset?

A: The system achieves an average of 420 FPS at 1080p with the Low preset, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data provides a clear picture of where the performance bottleneck lies. As resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate across all presets drops by roughly 27-28%. For instance, on the High preset, the frame rate goes from 249.9 FPS at 1080p to 180.4 FPS at 1440p, a 27.8% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K results in a further drop of approximately 35.8% on the High preset, landing at 115.8 FPS. The total drop from 1080p to 4K on the High preset is 53.7%.

This scaling behavior is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU's workload does not increase with resolution. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 16 threads and high single-core performance (as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1090), is able to maintain high frame rates even at 1080p where the GPU has less work to do. The fact that the 1080p Low preset reaches 420 FPS suggests that the CPU can handle even the most extreme frame rate demands. The consistent and predictable performance drop with each resolution increase confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the component that dictates the final frame rate, and it does so with a stable and predictable curve that allows users to accurately anticipate performance at their chosen settings.