Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a solid, playable experience in Undisputed, though the data clearly shows where its limits lie. This combination ranks in the 29th percentile of tested combos for this game, suggesting it is a mid-pack performer. The benchmark results indicate that while the CPU has ample headroom, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase, making preset and resolution choices critical for maintaining smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable yet steep performance drop as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 136 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 99 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 62 FPS, which is a 54% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is typical for a system where the GPU is the limiting factor; the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are being taxed heavily at higher pixel counts.

The story becomes even clearer when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system pushes an impressive 229 FPS, but this falls to 166 FPS at 1440p and 105 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low result (105 FPS) is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result (88 FPS) strongly suggests that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth, rather than the CPU, are the main constraints. If the Ryzen 7 9700F were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller delta between resolutions at the same settings. Instead, the consistent 40-60% performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K indicates a GPU-bound scenario.

The difference between Medium and High settings also highlights this. At 1440p, Medium averages 119 FPS while High drops to 99 FPS. At 4K, the gap widens: Medium hits 75 FPS, but High falls to 62 FPS. This suggests that the higher settings are invoking more complex shading and memory traffic that the TU106 chip struggles to keep up with at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset is particularly punishing, with 4K Ultra dipping to just 40 FPS, making it unplayable for smooth action. The scaling data points to a clear conclusion: this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower quality presets.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at lower quality presets. The data shows 4K Low averages 105 FPS, and 4K Medium averages 75 FPS. However, 4K High drops to 62 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 40 FPS, so high and ultra presets are not recommended for smooth play at this resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: For 144Hz or higher displays, 1080p is the clear choice. The combo reaches 229 FPS on Low and 136 FPS on High at 1080p, both of which exceed 120 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low preset (166 FPS) and Medium preset (119 FPS) come close to or exceed 120 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this setup?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The performance scales heavily with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is unlikely to be the constraint, as the FPS drops are consistent with pixel-pushing limits rather than CPU processing limits.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER sits just below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which is 0.5% faster. It is 1.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 460 and 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A770M. These are all very close scores, indicating the 2060 SUPER is a solid mid-range performer.

Q: What is the playable threshold for a competitive sports game like this?

A: While subjective, the data shows that 60 FPS is a baseline for playability. At 1440p Ultra, the combo hits 63 FPS, and at 4K High it hits 62 FPS. For a smoother experience, targeting 100+ FPS is possible at 1080p High or 1440p Medium.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance rank against its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, and 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF and 0.9% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700K. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER holds a rank of 2008 out of 2813 total combos. This places it in the 29th percentile, meaning roughly 71% of other tested systems deliver higher average FPS. This is a low-mid tier ranking, which aligns with the GPU's age and market position.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is perfectly capable of playing the game, it is not a high-performance setup. Most of the combos above it likely feature more modern GPUs with higher memory bandwidth and compute throughput. The RTX 2060 SUPER's percentile of 62 against all GPUs indicates it is an average card, but when paired with a high-end CPU like the 9700F, the GPU's limitations become the defining factor for the combo's ranking.

The CPU itself is not the issue here. The Ryzen 7 9700F has a percentile of 94 against all CPUs, placing it in the top 6% of processors. This disparity—a top-tier CPU paired with a mid-tier GPU—creates a system where the GPU holds back the overall gaming performance. The combo's rank of 2008 is a direct reflection of the GPU's inability to keep pace with the CPU's potential in this title. For context, the nearest rival GPUs all score within 1.6% of the 2060 SUPER, so swapping to any of those would likely yield a nearly identical ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly capable of high frame rates. The Low preset averages 229 FPS, which is outstanding for competitive play. Medium averages 165 FPS, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS, showing good consistency. High averages 136 FPS, still very smooth. Ultra drops to 88 FPS, which is playable but the first sign of strain.

Moving to 2560x1440, the demands increase. Low remains fast at 166 FPS. Medium is solid at 119 FPS, with a min of 101 FPS and max of 137 FPS. High drops to 99 FPS, which is still above 60 but requires a 100Hz+ monitor to fully utilize. Ultra falls to 63 FPS, right at the edge of smoothness for many players.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations are fully exposed. Low averages 105 FPS, which is surprising for 4K and indicates the game scales well with lower settings. Medium averages 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS, which is acceptable. High averages 62 FPS, which is a bare minimum for playable. Ultra averages just 40 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience.

The data shows a clear trend: the system is strongest at 1080p, where it can push high refresh rates on most presets. At 1440p, it remains competitive on Low and Medium. At 4K, it is only suitable for Low or Medium settings. The lack of min/max FPS data for most rows suggests that the game's performance is relatively stable, but the Medium preset rows show a tighter range, indicating that this preset provides a more consistent frame pacing than others might.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the Medium preset is the best all-around choice. It delivers 165 FPS average, which is a great balance between visual fidelity and performance. The min FPS of 140 and max of 190 show it is stable. If you have a 240Hz monitor and prioritize maximum frame rate, Low at 229 FPS is the way to go. High at 136 FPS is also viable for most players, but Medium offers a significant jump in visuals for only a 29 FPS cost.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It averages 119 FPS, which is excellent for a 120Hz or 144Hz display. The min FPS of 101 ensures it rarely dips below the refresh rate. Low at 166 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it. High at 99 FPS is acceptable, but it is close to the 60 FPS baseline and may feel less smooth. Ultra at 63 FPS is only recommended if you have a 60Hz monitor and prioritize image quality over frame rate.

For 4K, the choices are limited. Medium is the highest playable preset, averaging 75 FPS with a min of 64 FPS. This provides a good experience on a 60Hz display. Low at 105 FPS is smoother but reduces visual quality significantly. High at 62 FPS is technically playable but leaves little headroom for drops. Ultra at 40 FPS is not recommended for any serious play. The data suggests that 4K Medium is the maximum quality setting you should use with this combo.

Overall, the best experience is found at 1440p Medium, which provides a high frame rate with good visual quality. For those with 1080p monitors, Medium is the recommended preset for a balance of performance and aesthetics.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end processor that plays a supporting role in this gaming combo. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture ("Granite Ridge") on a 4 nm process. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, it has substantial single-thread performance for gaming. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4691 is strong, and its multithread score of 36470 is equally impressive. The CPU's average benchmark score of 69996 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, confirming it is a top-tier part.

In Undisputed, a sports game, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this task, and the high boost clock ensures fast response times. The data supports this: the combo's performance drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as evidenced by the massive FPS changes between resolutions and settings. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, but instead the 1080p Low preset hits 229 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed frames much faster than the GPU can render them.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support (with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s) provide ample data throughput for the GPU. The PCIe Gen 5 interface (24 lanes) offers high bandwidth for data transfer, though the RTX 2060 SUPER uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which is a potential bottleneck in theory, but the benchmark results do not show it as a limiting factor in this game. The CPU's TDP of 65 W and the ability to unlock the multiplier mean it is an efficient and overclockable part, but for this game, its stock performance is already sufficient.

Ultimately, the Ryzen 7 9700F is not the limiting factor in this setup. It provides more than enough headroom for the RTX 2060 SUPER to operate at its maximum potential. The data shows that gamers looking to improve performance in Undisputed should focus on upgrading the GPU first, as the CPU is already operating at a level that exceeds the demands of the game at all tested settings.