Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, ranking 75th out of 1580 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 4.7% of all systems tested, a position driven by the CPU's massive 96 MB of shared L3 cache and the GPU's Blackwell architecture. The data reveals a system capable of extreme frame rates even at 4K, though the scaling pattern across resolutions indicates a nuanced balance between the two components.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations in Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 75th out of 1580 total combinations, placing it in the top 4.7% of all tested systems. This top-tier ranking reflects the synergy between the 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Q: What is the fastest measured frame rate in the dataset?

A: The highest average FPS is 506.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the CPU's ability to feed the GPU at lower resolutions where the graphics card is not the limiting factor.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 195.6 at 1920x1080 to 87.2 at 3840x2160, representing a 55.4% reduction in frame rate. This substantial drop indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score compared to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 31,580 on average, which is only 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F's 31,543 score. This shows the AMD processor is statistically tied with that Intel rival in general benchmark performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5080 sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59,188. This is a high placement, though its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, actually scores 1.9% higher at 60,326.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU show a larger performance gap when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS falls from 217.3 at 2560x1440 to 140.5 at 3840x2160, a 35.3% decline. This larger relative drop compared to the 1080p-to-1440p transition indicates the GPU's workload scaling dominates in this resolution range.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its 8 cores and 16 threads run at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost up to 5.00 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The defining feature is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is critical for Undisputed's physics-heavy boxing simulations that require rapid access to game state data. The CPU also supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, ensuring the processor never starves for data.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's multithreaded strength: it scores 29,149 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 34,293 in PassMark multithread. Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2,725 and 3,759 in PassMark single-thread. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 6,539 is notably close to the max-thread score of 7,967, suggesting that the CPU's performance scales well with the 8 physical cores used by most games. In Undisputed, the 1080p Low setting result of 506.6 FPS highlights the CPU's ability to push frame rates beyond what most displays can show, confirming that at lower resolutions, the 7800X3D is not the limiting factor.

The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average score of 31,580, places it just 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX. This near-tie in synthetic benchmarks suggests that raw compute power is similar to those rivals, but the 3D V-Cache technology provides an edge in gaming workloads that benefit from large, fast cache pools.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 uses the GB203 chip on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost of 2617 MHz, and memory runs at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). The RTX 5080 has 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, along with 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads.

The GPU's measured performance in Undisputed shows impressive scaling: at 1920x1080, it delivers 506.6 FPS on Low settings, 365.9 on Medium, 302.2 on High, and 195.6 on Ultra. At 4K, these numbers fall to 235.6, 170.8, 140.5, and 87.2 respectively. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 148.4 FPS, which indicates that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed by the higher visual fidelity settings. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 4K Ultra textures without hitting memory limits, as evidenced by the playable 87.2 FPS result.

The RTX 5080 ranks in the 89th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 59,188. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 1.9% higher, while the Intel Arc A580 trails by 2.5%. This positioning suggests that while the RTX 5080 is a high-end card, its synthetic benchmark scores do not fully represent its gaming performance, where the Blackwell architecture's efficiency shines.

How This Combo Ranks

In Undisputed, the combination of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 75 out of 1,580 tested combos. This places the system in the top 4.7% of all configurations, a position that reflects the balanced pairing of a high-cache CPU with a flagship GPU. The rank is particularly notable because the CPU's 87th percentile and GPU's 89th percentile individually are high but not absolute top-tier; the combination's strength suggests that Undisputed benefits from the specific characteristics of both components.

The data shows that the combo outperforms what the individual benchmark percentiles might suggest. The CPU's 96 MB L3 cache likely reduces memory latency in the boxing game's physics ticks, while the GPU's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures smooth texture streaming at high resolutions. This synergy is evident in the 4K High result of 140.5 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive play despite the demanding resolution. The rank of 75 out of 1,580 also implies that only 74 other combinations, likely featuring top-tier CPUs like the Ryzen 9 series or higher-end RTX 50-series cards, can beat this setup in Undisputed.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns across resolutions. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the frame rate drops from 302.2 to 217.3, a 28.1% reduction. This relatively modest decline indicates that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU at 1440p, and the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count. However, the transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings sees a larger drop to 140.5 FPS, a 35.3% decrease. This steeper decline suggests the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 506.6 FPS at 1080p drops to 365.6 at 1440p (27.8% decrease) and then to 235.6 at 4K (35.6% decrease). The fact that the 4K Low result is still above 200 FPS shows the GPU's raw fill rate is exceptional. The Ultra settings tell a different story, with a 55.4% drop from 1080p to 4K (195.6 to 87.2). This larger drop at Ultra suggests that the GPU's shading units are saturated by the combination of high resolution and high graphical fidelity, making it the definitive limiting component.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU cannot fully utilize its potential without more pixels to render. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the CPU's fast cache and high clock speeds leaving plenty of headroom. The sweet spot appears to be 1440p, where both components are more evenly balanced, offering high frame rates without excessive GPU strain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS ranges from 506.6 at Low settings to 195.6 at Ultra. Medium settings deliver 365.9 FPS, and High settings produce 302.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 61.4% drop in performance, which is substantial but expected given the increased graphical workload.

At 2560x1440, the results are 365.6 FPS at Low, 263.4 at Medium, 217.3 at High, and 138.5 at Ultra. This resolution shows a 62.1% drop from Low to Ultra, slightly larger than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is working harder. The 1440p Ultra result of 138.5 FPS is still highly playable and demonstrates the RTX 5080's capability at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the numbers are 235.6 FPS at Low, 170.8 at Medium, 140.5 at High, and 87.2 at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 63.0%, the largest of the three resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 87.2 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making this combo viable for 4K gaming even at maximum settings. The 4K High result of 140.5 FPS is particularly impressive, offering a high refresh rate experience at 4K resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest possible frame rates, Low settings at 2560x1440 deliver 365.6 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can show. However, this setting sacrifices visual quality for negligible real-world benefit. The data suggests that High settings at 2560x1440, yielding 217.3 FPS, provide an excellent balance for competitive play where responsiveness is key. This is a 40.6% improvement over the Ultra setting at the same resolution, with only a moderate reduction in visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, High settings produce 140.5 FPS, which is 61.2% higher than the Ultra setting's 87.2 FPS. Given that High settings typically retain most of the visual enhancements while reducing taxing effects like shadows and reflections, this preset offers the best experience for 4K players. The Medium setting at 170.8 FPS is also viable for those wanting a bit more visual quality, but the jump to High is worth the 17.8% performance cost.

For the absolute best visual experience, Ultra at 2560x1440 delivers 138.5 FPS, which is still above the 120 FPS threshold for high refresh rate monitors. This makes Ultra at 1440p the recommended choice for players with high refresh rate displays who prioritize image quality. The 4K Ultra setting at 87.2 FPS is playable but requires a 60 Hz display to avoid screen tearing, making it a niche option for single-player experiences rather than competitive play.