Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a combo rank of 46 out of 1,580 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it comfortably within the top 3% of all systems evaluated. This is an elite standing, though the data reveals that the margin between this pairing and the very top tier is not defined by raw component power alone. The ranking reflects a system that delivers an exceptionally smooth experience across nearly all settings, but the performance curve suggests that the game’s engine imposes its own limits at the highest fidelity levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position at 46th out of 1,580 tested combinations is a strong indicator of top-tier capability, yet it is not the absolute apex. The percentile data for the individual components helps contextualize this: the RTX 4090 sits in the 91st percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is in the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Neither component is the absolute fastest in a vacuum, but their combined synergy in this sports title produces a result that is greater than the sum of its parts. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 66,473 is notably higher than the CPU’s 31,580, suggesting that the graphics card is the primary driver of the combo’s high ranking. However, the CPU’s 3DMark multi-threaded score of 7,980 and single-thread score of 959 indicate it is more than capable of feeding the GPU, preventing a bottleneck that would otherwise drag the rank lower. In practical terms, this rank means the system is tuned for high-refresh-rate play at mainstream resolutions, but it also hints that the game may not be fully optimized to exploit the absolute peak of this hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the heavyweight in this pairing, and its specifications dominate the performance envelope. It carries 24 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This massive memory pool is far beyond what Undisputed requires, but it ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets never cause a stutter. The core clock runs at a base of 2,235 MHz and boosts to 2,520 MHz, which are modest figures for a flagship, but the architecture’s efficiency is clear in the results. The GPU’s pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 1,290.2 GTexel/s, which directly explain why the game runs at 144.2 FPS at 4K High and 91.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. The FP32 compute of 82.58 TFLOPS is the theoretical peak, but the measured FPS shows that the game is not pushing the GPU to its absolute limit; instead, the bottleneck shifts to the engine’s rendering pipeline at higher settings. The 128 ray-tracing cores and 512 tensor cores are present, but their impact on this particular title is not evident from the average FPS data, suggesting Undisputed relies more on traditional rasterization.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K reveal a clear scaling pattern that points to the GPU as the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower ones. At 1080p Low, the system hits 530.4 FPS, a figure that is astronomically high and likely limited by the game’s frame-rate cap or the CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 959). Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 382.8 FPS, a 27.8% reduction, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling curve. At 4K Low, the average is 244.7 FPS, which is 53.9% lower than the 1080p figure — a steep decline that confirms the GPU is now the primary constraint. The pattern is consistent across settings: at Medium, the drop from 1080p (385.2 FPS) to 4K (175.9 FPS) is 54.3%, and at High, it falls from 314.3 FPS to 144.2 FPS, a 54.1% reduction. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, from 202.3 FPS at 1080p to 91.6 FPS at 4K, a 54.7% loss. This consistency across all presets suggests that the resolution scaling is purely GPU-bound, with the 8-core/16-thread CPU maintaining its headroom even at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Why does the combo rank only 46th if it uses an RTX 4090?

A: The RTX 4090 is in the 91st percentile of all GPUs, but the combo’s rank of 46 out of 1,580 is influenced by the CPU’s slightly lower 87th percentile standing. The data shows the GPU’s average benchmark score (66,473) is double that of the CPU (31,580), but the game’s engine may not scale perfectly with the GPU’s full potential, as evidenced by the FPS drops at higher settings.

*Q: Is the 24 GB VRAM necessary for Undisputed?*

A: The game does not require 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, as evidenced by the consistent FPS across resolutions. However, the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures that even at 4K Ultra with 91.6 FPS, there are no memory-related hitches. The VRAM is overkill for this title but future-proofs the system.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows that 1440p High delivers 230.8 FPS, which is a sweet spot for high refresh rates without the extreme drop seen at 4K Ultra (91.6 FPS). At 1080p, the system exceeds 300 FPS on all presets except Ultra, making it ideal for esports-style play.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Low result of 530.4 FPS is suspiciously high and likely limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 959). The drop to 382.8 FPS at 1440p Low indicates the GPU is taking over as the limiter, but at 1080p, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are the primary constraint.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 66,473 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66,733, -0.4% delta) and the Tesla P40 (66,127, +0.5% delta). This indicates that the RTX 4090 is not dramatically faster than these workstation cards in synthetic tests, but its gaming-specific architecture shines in Undisputed.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset at 4K?

A: At 4K Ultra, the system delivers 91.6 FPS, which is still playable but far from the 144 Hz target. The 4K High preset at 144.2 FPS is a better balance, as it provides a 36.5% higher frame rate while only stepping down one preset level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the system produces 530.4 FPS on Low, 385.2 FPS on Medium, 314.3 FPS on High, and 202.3 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a clear step-down as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 61.9%. At 2560x1440, the values are 382.8 FPS (Low), 277.3 FPS (Medium), 230.8 FPS (High), and 146.2 FPS (Ultra). The 1440p results are consistently 27-28% lower than their 1080p counterparts, confirming a linear scaling pattern. At 3840x2160, the numbers are 244.7 FPS (Low), 175.9 FPS (Medium), 144.2 FPS (High), and 91.6 FPS (Ultra). The 4K Ultra result is the only one that dips below 100 FPS, and it represents a 54.7% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score. Notably, the jump from Medium to High at 4K is just 31.7 FPS (from 175.9 to 144.2), while the jump from High to Ultra is 52.6 FPS (from 144.2 to 91.6), indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionate cost.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosting to 5.00 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, and it clearly helps maintain high minimum frame rates in Undisputed, which is a sports title that often relies on consistent frame pacing. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,149 and single-core score of 4,115 are strong, but the 3DMark single-thread score of 959 is more telling for gaming. At 1080p, the CPU’s performance ceiling is exposed, as the 530.4 FPS on Low is unlikely to be a GPU limit. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, has an average benchmark score of 31,543, just 0.1% lower, which suggests that the 7800X3D’s edge is marginal in synthetic tests but its 3D V-Cache may provide an advantage in this game’s specific workloads. The CPU’s passmark physics score of 3,522 further indicates strong single-threaded physics processing, which is relevant for a sports simulation.

Settings Recommendations

The data points to a clear hierarchy for the best experience. For players targeting 4K, the High preset at 144.2 FPS is the optimal choice, as it keeps frame rates above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. The Ultra preset at 91.6 FPS is playable but sacrifices 36.5% of the frame rate for what is likely a marginal visual gain. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 277.3 FPS is excessive for most displays, so the High preset at 230.8 FPS is recommended for those with 240 Hz monitors, while the Ultra preset at 146.2 FPS suits 144 Hz panels. At 1080p, the Medium preset at 385.2 FPS is overkill, and the Ultra preset at 202.3 FPS is still above 200 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. Across all resolutions, the Low preset offers no tangible benefit for this hardware, as even the most demanding preset remains well above playable thresholds. The conclusion is that the High preset is the universal sweet spot, providing a balanced experience that leverages the system’s strengths without hitting the diminishing returns of Ultra.