Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing simulation title released on 2023-10-10, shows a clear performance hierarchy when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial cache and single-thread capabilities provide ample headroom for high frame rates at 1080p. The combination ranks 2014 out of 3718 tested combos in this game, indicating a mid-pack standing that is nonetheless capable of delivering smooth gameplay across most settings, provided the user selects the appropriate resolution and quality balance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, revealing a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 271 FPS at 1920x1080 to 196 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 75 FPS, and then to 124 FPS at 3840x2160, a further drop of 72 FPS. This translates to a 54% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The pattern is similar at Medium settings, where the average drops from 195 FPS at 1080p to 141 FPS at 1440p, and then to 89 FPS at 4K. At High settings, the averages are 162 FPS, 117 FPS, and 74 FPS respectively. The most demanding Ultra preset shows the largest relative decline: from 104 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 48 FPS at 4K, a 54% drop from the 1080p figure.

This scaling pattern indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The pixel throughput demand at 3840x2160 is four times that of 1920x1080, and the GPU’s 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are simply insufficient to maintain the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The data shows that the gap between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 60-72 FPS depending on settings, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is similar in magnitude (50-75 FPS), suggesting a consistent linear scaling penalty rather than a cliff. However, the absolute frame rates at 4K are low enough to make that resolution marginal for competitive play, especially on Ultra where the 48 FPS average falls below standard 60 Hz refresh rates.

The fact that the 4K Ultra result (48 FPS) is less than half the 1080p Ultra result (104 FPS) highlights the GPU’s architectural limits. The RTX 4060’s boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units are not enough to overcome the raw pixel fill demands at 4K. In contrast, the CPU’s role is minimal at higher resolutions, as the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads at a 5.00 GHz boost clock are more than sufficient to feed the GPU. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, where the CPU has more room to influence performance, the frame rates are exceptionally high (271 FPS on Low), indicating that the processor is not a bottleneck even in the least demanding scenario.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 195 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 225 FPS. This is a substantial improvement over the High preset’s 162 FPS average, while still maintaining a frame rate well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many competitive monitors offer. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 104 FPS, which is playable but less fluid, and the Low preset at 271 FPS is unnecessary for most users unless chasing maximum refresh rates on 240 Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out as the sweet spot. The average of 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS, provides a smooth experience that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and approaches the 144 Hz threshold. The High preset at 117 FPS is also viable, but the 24 FPS difference between High and Medium is significant enough to warrant the lower preset if frame rate consistency is a priority. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for dips, and the Low preset at 196 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a marginal gain over Medium.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that only the Low preset (124 FPS) and Medium preset (89 FPS) are suitable for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 74 FPS is borderline, while the Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended for any serious play. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 76 FPS minimum and 103 FPS maximum, offers the best compromise for those who want higher resolution without dropping below 60 FPS. However, given that the RTX 4060 is a mid-range GPU (61st percentile vs all GPUs), users should realistically target 1440p Medium as the optimal configuration, as it provides the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability.

The data indicates that the Medium preset is consistently the most balanced choice across all three resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 195 FPS; at 1440p, 141 FPS; and at 4K, 89 FPS. Each of these figures is at least 15 FPS higher than the corresponding High preset, while the visual difference between Medium and High in a sports title like Undisputed is often less noticeable than in fast-paced shooters. For users with 60 Hz displays, the High preset at 1440p (117 FPS) or even 4K (74 FPS) could be acceptable, but for those with higher refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a formidable processor for this game, and the benchmark results confirm that it is not the limiting component in any of the tested configurations. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael), this CPU has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its key feature is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is significantly larger than typical desktop processors, and this likely contributes to the high frame rates observed at 1080p where CPU-bound scenarios are more common.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support its strong gaming performance. In 3DMark tests, it scores 959 single-thread and 7967 max-threads, while in Cinebench R23 it achieves 1713 single-core and 16817 multi-core. The PassMark single-thread score of 3759 and multi-thread score of 34293 further indicate a well-rounded processor. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 271 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU alone could produce if the CPU were a bottleneck. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 104 FPS average suggests the CPU has ample headroom, as the GPU is likely the constraint at that setting.

The 7800X3D’s nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (avg score 33089, delta 0%), Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089, delta 0%), and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, delta 0%). These all perform nearly identically in synthetic tests, yet the 7800X3D’s gaming-specific advantage often comes from its large L3 cache. In this game’s measured data, the CPU’s role is more pronounced at lower resolutions. The jump from 124 FPS at 4K Low to 271 FPS at 1080p Low is a 147 FPS increase, which cannot be attributed to the GPU alone; the CPU must be capable of delivering those frame rates, and the 7800X3D does so without breaking a sweat.

The processor’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5) and PCIe Gen 5, 24 lanes interface also ensure that data transfer is not a bottleneck. The thread scaling is efficient: the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7980 is nearly identical to the max-threads score of 7967, indicating that all 16 threads are utilized effectively. For Undisputed, which is a sports game that may not heavily multithread, the single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 1713) is likely more important, and the 7800X3D excels in this regard. The data shows no scenario where CPU performance limits the game, making this processor an excellent match for the RTX 4060 in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 271, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 sufficient for 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers an average of 89 FPS, while High drops to 74 FPS and Ultra falls to 48 FPS. Low settings reach 124 FPS, so 4K is playable only at lower presets.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, which is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201) and essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089), Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089), and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 120, with an average of 141 and a maximum of 162.

Q: Does the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM become a limitation in this game?

A: The data does not show VRAM-related stutters, but the 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth likely contributes to the performance drop at 4K, where the 48 FPS Ultra result is the lowest recorded.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2014 out of 3718 combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 54th percentile.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a mid-range GPU that shows its limits in Undisputed at higher resolutions. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, this GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Its 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs provide a raw compute capability of 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, which is modest by modern standards. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which appears sufficient for this game at 1080p and 1440p but becomes strained at 4K.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it at the 61st percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avg score 17666, delta -0.2%), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, delta 0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, delta 0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, delta 0.7%). These rivals are all older or integrated GPUs, which underscores that the RTX 4060 is positioned at the lower end of discrete desktop graphics cards. In specific tests, it scores 19545 in PassMark G3D and 2302 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, showing reasonable DirectX 12 performance.

The measured FPS data reveals the GPU’s scaling behavior. At 1080p, the RTX 4060 delivers 271 FPS on Low, 195 FPS on Medium, 162 FPS on High, and 104 FPS on Ultra. These are strong numbers for a 1080p gaming experience. At 1440p, the averages are 196 FPS, 141 FPS, 117 FPS, and 75 FPS respectively. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35-40% across settings, which aligns with the pixel count increase of 78%. At 4K, the averages are 124 FPS, 89 FPS, 74 FPS, and 48 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth play, while the Low preset at 124 FPS is the only 4K option that provides a high-refresh experience.

The GPU’s memory clock of 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) and 128-bit bus width are the likely culprits for the 4K performance drop. The bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s is half that of higher-tier cards, and at 4K, the texture and geometry data demand more bandwidth than the GPU can provide. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is also a potential issue, though the fact that the game runs at 48 FPS on Ultra 4K suggests the GPU is compute-limited rather than VRAM-limited. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are constraints at 4K, where the RTX 4060’s 48 ROPs must fill a 3840x2160 frame. The data supports the conclusion that this GPU is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combination is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Low settings: average 124 FPS
• Medium settings: average 89 FPS, minimum 76 FPS, maximum 103 FPS
• High settings: average 74 FPS
• Ultra settings: average 48 FPS

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low settings: average 196 FPS
• Medium settings: average 141 FPS, minimum 120 FPS, maximum 162 FPS
• High settings: average 117 FPS
• Ultra settings: average 75 FPS

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low settings: average 271 FPS
• Medium settings: average 195 FPS, minimum 166 FPS, maximum 225 FPS
• High settings: average 162 FPS
• Ultra settings: average 104 FPS

The Medium settings preset is the only one with min/max data across all resolutions, and it provides a consistent picture of frame time variability. At 1080p, the range from 166 to 225 FPS shows a 59 FPS spread, indicating some frame pacing inconsistency but still maintaining an average that is well above 144 Hz. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 42 FPS (120 to 162), and at 4K, it is 27 FPS (76 to 103). This narrowing range suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more uniform in its workload, but the absolute frame rates also drop.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic resolution scaling: 104 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. This 56 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K represents a 54% reduction. The High preset follows a similar pattern with a 88 FPS drop (162 to 74), while the Low preset drops 147 FPS (271 to 124). The Medium preset drops 106 FPS (195 to 89). These figures indicate that the RTX 4060’s performance degradation is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase, with no unexpected bottlenecks beyond the GPU’s inherent capabilities.

For users targeting 60 FPS, the data shows that 4K High (74 FPS) and 4K Ultra (48 FPS) are the only configurations that fall below this threshold, with the latter being significantly below. All other combinations exceed 60 FPS, with the lowest being 74 FPS at 4K High. For 144 Hz displays, the 1080p Medium (195 FPS) and 1080p High (162 FPS) are sufficient, as is 1440p Medium (141 FPS) and 1440p Low (196 FPS). The 4K Low (124 FPS) is the only 4K option that exceeds 120 FPS. The data overall suggests that the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D provides enough CPU headroom to keep the RTX 4060 fully utilized at all resolutions, and the GPU’s performance is the primary determinant of the final frame rate.