Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a formidable combination for Undisputed, a sports title that leans heavily on both CPU physics for fighter interactions and GPU rendering for detailed arenas. Benchmark data shows this combo achieving an average of 168 FPS at 1080p High settings, with the CPU ranking in the 85th percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. The system's measured performance across resolutions and settings reveals a configuration that scales predictably, with the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and the Ryzen 7 7700X's 8-core/16-thread design proving well-matched for this game's demands.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide substantial single-thread headroom, which is critical for Undisputed's physics-driven boxing mechanics. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help maintain low-latency access to frequently used data, while the dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU without bottlenecking.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 7700X scores 1,090 in 3DMark single-thread and 8,852 in 3DMark max-threads, indicating strong per-core performance that scales well with additional threads. The Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: 1,987 points single-core and 19,088 points multi-core. For Undisputed, which typically uses multiple threads for AI opponents and physics calculations, the 16-thread count allows smooth gameplay even during complex exchanges. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 35,686 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 85% of processors on the market.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700X's average benchmark score of 35,909 is just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35,802) and 0.5% ahead of both the Intel Core 7 250H (35,728) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719). The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trails by 0.7% with a score of 35,670. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, but they show the 7700X sits at the top of its immediate competitive tier. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8,859 versus 2-thread score of 2,112 demonstrates efficient thread scaling — roughly a 4.2x improvement with 8x the threads, which is typical for a well-optimized Zen 4 design.

For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where GPU load decreases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 205 FPS, which is 22% higher than at 1080p High (168 FPS). This gap suggests the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what visual settings demand, but the game's engine still benefits from the 7700X's high boost clocks during physics-intensive moments. The processor's TDP of 105 W (with a 5 nm process and 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die) keeps thermal headroom available for sustained boosts, though the data does not include temperature measurements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,900 million transistors. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Undisputed's high-resolution textures and particle effects. The GPU's base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz, combined with 9,728 shading units and 112 ROPs, provide the raw compute needed for smooth frame rates at 4K.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 4080 scores 6,567, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores reach 214,739 and 263,779 respectively. The PassMark G3D score of 34,457 places the GPU at the 86th percentile of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 54,247 is remarkably close to the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209 (0.1% difference), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) is 1.1% faster and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698) is 2.6% faster. The Radeon 8060S (55,757) leads by 2.7%. These margins indicate the RTX 4080 sits in a tight performance band with its nearest competitors, though the data does not specify game-specific GPU benchmarks.

For Undisputed, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the game's textures and shadow maps consume significant memory. The 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles the game's lighting and post-processing effects, while the 76 RT cores (though likely underutilized in a sports title without ray tracing) and 304 tensor cores provide headroom for future enhancements. The GPU's 320 W TDP and triple-slot design indicate a power-hungry card, but the measured FPS data shows it delivers consistent performance across all tested settings.

The RTX 4080's memory clock of 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective) and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate allow it to drive high refresh rates at 1440p and maintain playable frame rates at 4K. At 2560x1440 High, the combo achieves 129 FPS, dropping to 76 FPS at 3840x2160 High — a 41% reduction that highlights the GPU's increasing workload at higher resolutions. The GPU's bus interface of PCIe 4.0 x16 is fully compatible with the Ryzen 7 7700X's PCIe Gen 5, 24-lane support, though the game does not appear to require the extra bandwidth.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear resolution scaling patterns that indicate which component becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the combo delivers 205 FPS on Low, 186 FPS on Medium (with min 158 and max 213), 168 FPS on High, and 165 FPS on Ultra. The small gap between High and Ultra (3 FPS) at 1080p suggests the CPU is the primary constraint at this resolution, as the GPU has spare capacity to handle the extra visual effects without significant frame rate drops.

Moving to 1440p, frame rates drop by 12-13% across settings: 181 FPS on Low, 164 FPS on Medium (min 139, max 188), 129 FPS on High, and 123 FPS on Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra widens slightly to 6 FPS, indicating the GPU is beginning to take on more load. The average FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 22-24% depending on settings, which is less than the 56% increase in pixel count (2,073,600 to 3,686,400 pixels), suggesting the GPU still has headroom.

At 4K (3840x2160), the scaling becomes more pronounced: 131 FPS on Low, 100 FPS on Medium (min 85, max 114), 76 FPS on High, and 72 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K represents a 28-41% reduction in frame rates, roughly proportional to the 2.25x increase in pixel count. Notably, the gap between High and Ultra at 4K narrows to just 4 FPS, and the difference between Medium and High is 24 FPS — the largest jump between adjacent settings at any resolution. This suggests the GPU is now the bottleneck, as the CPU's performance headroom is sufficient but the GPU's pixel throughput limits frame rates.

The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a 63% reduction in FPS at High settings (168 to 76 FPS) and 36% at Low settings (205 to 131 FPS). The smaller relative drop at Low settings confirms that GPU load increases with visual fidelity, while the CPU remains capable of feeding frames even at 4K. The Medium setting at 4K (100 FPS) provides the best balance between visual quality and performance, with a min FPS of 85 ensuring smooth gameplay in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1440p High settings in Undisputed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + RTX 4080 combo achieves an average of 129 FPS at 2560x1440 High settings. This is 23% lower than the 168 FPS at 1080p High, but still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 1440p Medium setting produces 164 FPS with a minimum of 139 FPS, indicating the GPU handles this resolution comfortably.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Undisputed at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than enough. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo delivers 72 FPS average, which is playable. The VRAM bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s supports high-resolution textures without stuttering, as evidenced by the measured FPS data showing no min FPS drops below 85 at 4K Medium.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking compared to other processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 85% of processors tested. Its average benchmark score of 35,909 places it just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, showing it competes closely with top-tier mobile and desktop chips.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in raw performance?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209 — a negligible difference. In practical terms, the two GPUs perform nearly identically, with the SUPER offering only a marginal improvement in synthetic tests.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the combo achieves an average of 186 FPS with a minimum of 158 FPS and a maximum of 213 FPS. This high average ensures compatibility with 144Hz and 165Hz monitors, while the minimum FPS keeps gameplay smooth during intense boxing sequences.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K Ultra in this game?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops to 72 average, which is 56% lower than the 165 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and high single-thread scores suggest it has ample headroom, while the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the constraint at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 1,680 out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 55th percentile of all system configurations. This means roughly 55% of tested combos perform better in this game, which may seem surprising given the high individual component rankings (CPU at 85th percentile, GPU at 86th percentile). The discrepancy arises because Undisputed is not particularly demanding, and many lower-tier combos can achieve high frame rates, narrowing the performance gap.

The rank of 1,680 out of 3,718 indicates that while this combo delivers excellent absolute performance (168 FPS at 1080p High), it does not stand out as a top-tier configuration for this specific title. The game's optimization likely allows mid-range components to reach playable frame rates, reducing the relative advantage of high-end hardware. The combo's 4K High performance of 76 FPS, however, remains competitive, and its 1080p Ultra score of 165 FPS is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate monitors.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits in the upper-middle tier for Undisputed. The CPU's 0.3-0.7% advantage over its nearest rivals does not translate into significant FPS differences in-game, as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (1,090 in 3DMark single-thread) ensures no frame drops due to processor limitations, but the overall rank suggests that pairing a lower-tier CPU with the RTX 4080 would yield similar results in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 205 FPS, while Medium achieves 186 FPS with a minimum of 158 and maximum of 213. High settings reduce the average to 168 FPS, and Ultra drops slightly to 165 FPS. The performance curve at 1080p is notably flat between High and Ultra (only 3 FPS difference), indicating the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU can handle the additional visual effects without proportional frame rate costs.

At 2560x1440, frame rates scale downward predictably. Low settings yield 181 FPS, Medium produces 164 FPS (min 139, max 188), High delivers 129 FPS, and Ultra achieves 123 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra widens to 6 FPS, suggesting the GPU begins to take on more load at this resolution. The Medium setting's minimum FPS of 139 ensures a smooth experience even during complex fight sequences with multiple particles and shadows.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor. Low settings produce 131 FPS, Medium achieves 100 FPS (min 85, max 114), High delivers 76 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72 FPS. The 24 FPS difference between Medium and High at 4K is the largest jump between adjacent settings across all resolutions, highlighting the GPU's struggle with increased texture and shader complexity. The Ultra setting at 4K (72 FPS) remains playable but approaches the threshold where frame pacing may become noticeable on high-refresh-rate displays.

The data shows consistent scaling: from 1080p to 1440p, average FPS drops by 22-24% at each setting; from 1440p to 4K, the drop is 28-41%. The larger percentage drop at higher settings (High and Ultra) confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom even at lower resolutions. The Medium setting at 4K provides the best balance, with 100 FPS average and a minimum of 85 FPS ensuring no perceptible stutters during gameplay.