Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + AMD Radeon RX 6600

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a playable but not universally smooth experience in Undisputed, with the combination ranking in the 22nd percentile among 2,813 tested combos. The CPU's eight Zen 5 cores and 5.50 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom, while the Radeon RX 6600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings. Measured frame rates show a clear pattern: the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p with medium settings, but Ultra presets at 4K push the GPU to its limits, falling below 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how dramatically performance degrades as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 210 FPS, but this drops to 151 FPS at 1440p and 96 FPS at 4K — a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions; the Ryzen 7 9700F's 16 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache can feed frames faster than the RX 6600 can render them.

Looking at Medium settings, the resolution scaling is even more pronounced. The 151 FPS at 1080p falls to 109 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 69 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The minimum FPS figures tell a similar story: 128 FPS at 1080p Medium, 93 FPS at 1440p Medium, and 59 FPS at 4K Medium. These numbers indicate that the GPU's pixel throughput — rated at 159.4 GPixel/s — becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs, with the 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth struggling to feed the shader units at 4K.

High settings show the most severe scaling. The 125 FPS at 1080p drops to 90 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decline) and then to 57 FPS at 4K (a 37% decline from 1440p). This consistent pattern across settings — roughly a 28-30% penalty from 1080p to 1440p and an additional 37-40% penalty from 1440p to 4K — points squarely at the RX 6600's compute resources. With 1,792 shading units and 64 ROPs, the card simply cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, where it falls to 37 FPS.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F is not the limiting component in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 210 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. The CPU's 4 nm process node and 65 W TDP allow for sustained boost behavior, but the GPU's 8,928 TFLOPS FP32 performance caps the system's overall throughput. The scaling curve implies that upgrading the GPU would yield significant gains at all resolutions, while the CPU has headroom to spare.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F brings eight cores and sixteen threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, this processor is designed for high single-threaded performance, which is critical for Undisputed's simulation-heavy gameplay. The 32 MB shared L3 cache provides fast access to frequently used data, and the 89.6 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without stalling.

In the broader benchmark landscape, the Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36,470 in Passmark multithread and 4,691 in single-thread tests. Its average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher score), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% higher). These margins are negligible, indicating the 9700F is competitive with flagship processors from both AMD and Intel.

For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (210 FPS) suggests the CPU can drive frame rates far above what the RX 6600 can render at higher settings. The Passmark physics score of 2,122 and floating-point math score of 77,955 indicate strong computational throughput for game logic and physics calculations. However, the CPU's 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die — a remarkably dense design on TSMC's 4 nm process — provide the kind of efficiency that keeps frame pacing consistent, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values at Medium settings being close to the averages.

The Ryzen 7 9700F's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a flexible platform choice, and its DDR5 memory support with ECC capability adds long-term viability. But the benchmark data from this combo shows that at 4K Ultra, the system delivers only 37 FPS — a situation where the CPU's performance is effectively irrelevant because the GPU is fully saturated. The CPU's percentile ranking (94th) versus the GPU's (63rd) further confirms that the processor is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F and RX 6600 ranks 2,195 out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 22% of all pairings. This ranking is surprisingly low given the individual components' strengths — the CPU is in the 94th percentile, and the GPU is above average at the 63rd percentile. The discrepancy highlights how the RX 6600's specifications limit the overall system performance in this particular title.

The combo rank suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining the final score. The RX 6600's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (0% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (-0.1% delta), NVIDIA Tesla K20m (-0.3% delta), and NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (0.4% delta). These are mid-range to professional-class GPUs, not high-end gaming cards, which explains why the combo struggles to reach the upper echelons of the ranking table.

At 2,195th place, the combo sits closer to the bottom than the middle of the distribution. For context, a rank of 2,195 out of 2,813 means that 78% of tested combos outperform this pairing. This is a significant finding because the CPU alone would suggest a much higher overall rank — the Ryzen 7 9700F's 94th percentile status is undermined by the GPU's relatively modest compute capabilities. The data indicates that users seeking higher ranks in Undisputed would need to pair this CPU with a more powerful GPU, as the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus of the RX 6600 create a hard ceiling on performance.

The rank distribution also reveals that this combo is better suited to 1080p or 1440p gaming rather than 4K. At 4K Ultra, the 37 FPS result is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth, and even 4K Medium (69 FPS) hovers near that line. In contrast, 1440p Medium delivers 109 FPS, which is comfortably above playable thresholds. The combo's ranking reflects this reality: it is a mid-range pairing that delivers its best results at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium delivers 109 FPS average with a 93 FPS minimum, which is smooth and consistent. At 4K, even Medium settings drop to 69 FPS with a 59 FPS minimum, which is borderline. For the most consistent experience, 1080p Medium (151 FPS average, 128 FPS minimum) or 1440p Medium are the sweet spots.

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

A: At 4K, only Low settings (96 FPS) and Medium settings (69 FPS) reach playable frame rates. High settings drop to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in this title.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 9700F's 94th percentile ranking among CPUs contrasts with the RX 6600's 63rd percentile among GPUs. At 1080p Low, the system produces 210 FPS, which the CPU can sustain, but the GPU's compute limits become apparent as resolution and settings increase.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score of 19,036 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19,030, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19,049, -0.1% delta). It is also close to the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18,954, 0.4% delta) and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19,089, -0.3% delta). These are all mid-range performers, not top-tier gaming GPUs.

Q: What settings should I use for the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: At 1080p, High settings (125 FPS) are excellent, but Ultra (80 FPS) is also playable. At 1440p, Medium (109 FPS) is the recommended choice, as High (90 FPS) is acceptable but Ultra (58 FPS) dips below 60. At 4K, Medium (69 FPS) is the maximum playable setting, with Low (96 FPS) offering more headroom.

Q: Does the CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks translate to better frame rates here?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F's Passmark multithread score of 36,470 and single-thread score of 4,691 are strong, but they do not directly translate to higher FPS in Undisputed because the GPU saturates first. The CPU's headroom is evident at 1080p Low (210 FPS), but this advantage diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its 11,060 million transistors on a 237 mm² die deliver 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, with 28 ray tracing cores for hardware-accelerated RT effects.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 128-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a critical constraint in Undisputed at higher resolutions. The 128-bit bus width is narrow compared to higher-end cards, and the 8 GB capacity can become limiting when textures and geometry demand more VRAM at 4K Ultra settings. The GPU's pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s provide theoretical limits that the measured FPS data confirms.

The RX 6600's compute capabilities — 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 and 17.86 TFLOPS FP16 — are modest by modern standards. The Passmark G3D score of 15,096 and DirectX 12 score of 51 illustrate its mid-range positioning. The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it below the majority of current discrete graphics cards, which explains the combo's 2,195th rank in Undisputed. The nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — Quadro K6000, RTX 4050 Mobile, Tesla K20m, RTX 2000 Ada — all represent mid-range or professional-class performance levels.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is decisive. At 1080p, the RX 6600 can deliver 210 FPS on Low and 125 FPS on High, showing it has adequate power for lower resolutions. However, the 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS reveals the hard limits of the 128-bit memory interface and 8 GB VRAM. The 28 RT cores are present but underutilized in this title, and the GPU's 132 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate it is a power-efficient but not performance-leading component.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, High settings (125 FPS) provide an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with Ultra (80 FPS) still playable for users who prioritize image fidelity. The 1080p Medium result (151 FPS) offers the highest frame rates without the visual compromises of Low (210 FPS), making it the best choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1440p, Medium settings (109 FPS, 93 FPS minimum) are the recommended choice, as they maintain smooth frame pacing while offering better visual detail than Low (151 FPS). High settings (90 FPS) are viable but approach the 60 FPS threshold more closely, and Ultra (58 FPS) dips below it, making it unsuitable for consistent gameplay. Users with 1440p monitors should prioritize Medium for the best experience.

At 4K, the options are limited. Medium settings (69 FPS) are the only configuration that stays above 60 FPS, but the 59 FPS minimum suggests occasional dips below that threshold. Low settings (96 FPS) provide a safety margin but sacrifice visual quality. High (57 FPS) and Ultra (37 FPS) are not recommended for 4K play. For 4K users, Medium is the practical ceiling, and even then, frame pacing may not be perfectly consistent.

The data also suggests that the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at any setting but may cause texture streaming issues at 4K Ultra. The 4K results show a steep drop-off from Medium (69 FPS) to High (57 FPS) and Ultra (37 FPS), indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes saturated. For the best experience, users should stick to Medium settings at 4K or drop to 1440p for higher fidelity options.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 210 FPS average, while Medium reaches 151 FPS with a 128 FPS minimum and 173 FPS maximum. High settings yield 125 FPS, and Ultra drops to 80 FPS. This resolution shows the CPU's headroom — the Ryzen 7 9700F can push frame rates well above what the GPU can render at higher settings, but the RX 6600's limits appear as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low settings achieve 151 FPS, Medium delivers 109 FPS with a 93 FPS minimum and 125 FPS maximum, High drops to 90 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58 FPS. The step from Medium to High (19 FPS difference) and High to Ultra (32 FPS difference) shows the GPU's compute and memory constraints intensifying. The 1440p results are playable up to High, but Ultra is marginal.

At 3840x2160, the RX 6600 struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 96 FPS, Medium delivers 69 FPS with a 59 FPS minimum and 79 FPS maximum, High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the only configuration that stays above 60 FPS, and even then, the minimum FPS dips below that threshold. The 4K data highlights the GPU's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM as the primary bottlenecks, with the CPU's performance becoming irrelevant at this resolution.

The measured FPS values across all resolutions show a consistent pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at any settings, 1440p gaming up to High settings, and 4K gaming only at Low or Medium settings. The minimum FPS data available for Medium settings (128 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p, 59 FPS at 4K) indicates that frame pacing remains stable at lower resolutions but becomes more variable at 4K. This suggests that users prioritizing smooth gameplay should favor 1080p or 1440p Medium over 4K Low, as the higher resolution introduces more frame time variance.