Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a consistently playable experience across Undisputed, with measured average frame rates ranging from 49 FPS at 4K Ultra to 282 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates this combination sits at rank 1370 out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the benchmark database. The RTX 3060 Ti, which holds a 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs, proves capable of driving high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 9700F's 8-core, 16-thread configuration ensures the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this sports title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows reveal a clear progression across the four available presets, with the sweet spot depending on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 203 FPS average, which is a substantial 95 FPS improvement over High settings (168 FPS) and only 79 FPS below the Low preset's 282 FPS. The Medium preset also shows a minimum FPS of 172 and maximum of 233, indicating stable frame pacing. For 1080p displays with 144Hz or 240Hz panels, Medium offers the best balance, as the visual upgrade from Low is meaningful while still maintaining frame rates well above refresh rate thresholds.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out with a 147 FPS average, providing a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 121 FPS remains viable for 120Hz displays, while Low reaches 204 FPS for competitive play. At 4K (3840x2160), Medium yields 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS, making it the recommended choice for high-refresh 4K panels. High at 4K produces 77 FPS, which is acceptable for 60Hz displays but leaves little headroom. Ultra settings are problematic across all resolutions: 49 FPS at 4K, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 108 FPS at 1080p. The Ultra preset's performance penalty is steep, with a 44 FPS drop from High to Ultra at 4K, suggesting the settings scale poorly for this GPU.

The optimal experience combines the Medium preset with resolution selection based on the display's native capabilities. For most users, 1440p Medium at 147 FPS represents the best overall experience, as it maintains high frame rates while offering substantially better visual fidelity than 1080p. The data shows that Low presets provide diminishing returns beyond 200 FPS, as most displays cannot showcase these frame rates, making Medium the most efficient choice. At 4K, Medium's 93 FPS with a 79 FPS minimum ensures frame times stay within typical VRR windows, providing a smoother experience than the 4K High preset's lower average.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GA104 chip, built on Samsung's 8 nm process, contains 17,400 million transistors across a 392 mm² die. Clock speeds are set at 1410 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU's 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs provide the raw compute throughput, while 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores handle ray tracing and AI workloads.

In Undisputed, the GPU's memory configuration proves adequate across all tested settings. The 8 GB frame buffer does not appear to limit performance at 4K Ultra, where the GPU achieves 49 FPS, suggesting the bottleneck is compute-bound rather than memory-bound. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game's texture streaming requirements, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate directly influence the measured frame rates, with the Medium preset consistently delivering the best performance-to-quality ratio across resolutions.

The RTX 3060 Ti's position at the 59th percentile among all GPUs and its proximity to rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (0.7% higher average score) and AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.4% lower) indicates it sits in the upper-midrange segment. In Undisputed specifically, the GPU's performance at 1080p Medium (203 FPS) and 1440p Medium (147 FPS) demonstrates its capability for high-refresh gaming, while 4K Medium at 93 FPS shows it can handle 4K with adjusted settings. The GPU's 200 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a straightforward installation in most systems, though the 1x 12-pin power connector requires adapter consideration.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a 144Hz monitor?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with Medium settings achieves 147 FPS average, which is ideal for 144Hz displays. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 203 FPS, offering headroom for higher refresh rates, while 4K Medium at 93 FPS would fall short of 144Hz but remain smooth on 100Hz panels.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this system?

A: Benchmark scores place the RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 average, which is 0.7% below the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014) and 1.4% above the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351). This narrow margin indicates the GPU performs competitively within its class, though the measured FPS in Undisputed may vary based on driver optimizations.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F sufficient for this game at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured 4K Ultra average of 49 FPS suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power. The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36470 in PassMark multithread and 4691 in single-thread, indicating it is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured 1920x1080 Ultra preset delivers 108 FPS average, which is playable but represents a 95 FPS drop from Medium. This substantial penalty suggests Ultra settings impose heavy GPU load, and most users would benefit from Medium or High for higher refresh rates.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 1370 out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the 51st percentile. This indicates the system outperforms roughly half of all tested configurations in Undisputed, with room for improvement through higher-tier GPUs.

Q: Does the CPU's cache configuration impact performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core, which supports efficient data access for game logic. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support provide adequate throughput, though the GPU's 448.0 GB/s remains the dominant bandwidth consideration in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination achieves rank 1370 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, positioning it in the 51.3rd percentile of all systems in the database. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component drastically limits performance. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all processors contrasts with the GPU's 59th percentile, suggesting the system leans on CPU capability while the GPU moderates overall frame rates.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700F shows near-identical average benchmark scores to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% higher). This tight clustering indicates the CPU's performance is well-established in the upper tier. For the GPU, the RTX 3060 Ti's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (0.7% higher score), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.4% higher), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (1.4% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 370X (1.7% lower). These small deltas suggest the GPU competes closely with both newer and older architectures.

The combo's mid-pack ranking in Undisputed is consistent with the GPU's position in the market. With 2813 total combos tested, a rank of 1370 means the system sits above average, likely benefiting from the CPU's strong multithreaded performance (36470 PassMark) and high single-thread score (4691). The measured FPS data shows this system can handle competitive play at 1080p and 1440p with ease, while 4K requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, part of the 9000 series built on Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 4 nm TSMC process packs 8,315 million transistors into a 70.6 mm² die, with a TDP of 65 W. Cache configuration includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, along with PCIe Gen 5 providing 24 lanes.

In Undisputed, the CPU's processing power is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. At 1080p Low, where the system achieves 282 FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance (4691 PassMark score) sustains high frame rates without becoming the limiting factor. The multithread score of 36470 ensures smooth performance during gameplay transitions and AI computations typical of sports titles. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all processors confirms its capability, though the measured FPS data shows the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The 8-core, 16-thread configuration proves overkill for this game's demands, as even at 4K Ultra where frame rates drop to 49 FPS, the CPU maintains headroom. The 65 W TDP and 4 nm process efficiency mean thermal throttling is unlikely to affect performance, though the AM5 socket requires a compatible motherboard. The CPU's launch MSRP is $289, and its 5.50 GHz boost clock provides quick response in frame-time-critical scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 282 FPS average, Medium achieves 203 FPS with a minimum of 172 and maximum of 233, High reaches 168 FPS, and Ultra drops to 108 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 174 FPS spread, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra (60 FPS). The Medium preset's minimum of 172 FPS indicates consistent frame delivery, making it the most reliable choice for high-refresh gaming.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 204 FPS on Low, 147 FPS on Medium (minimum 125, maximum 169), 121 FPS on High, and 78 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show a 126 FPS spread from Low to Ultra, with the Medium preset again providing the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 78 FPS at Ultra remains playable but falls below typical 144Hz thresholds, while 121 FPS at High suits 120Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the system manages 129 FPS on Low, 93 FPS on Medium (minimum 79, maximum 107), 77 FPS on High, and 49 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results demonstrate the GPU's limits, with only Low settings exceeding 120 FPS. Medium's 93 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum provides a smooth experience on 4K displays with VRR, while High at 77 FPS remains acceptable for 60Hz panels. Ultra at 49 FPS is below ideal playability thresholds, suggesting users should avoid this preset at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important insight into the system's limiting components. At Medium settings, the transition from 1080p (203 FPS) to 1440p (147 FPS) represents a 27.6% decrease, while the drop from 1440p to 4K (93 FPS) is a further 36.7% reduction. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases, consistent with the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth being taxed by higher pixel counts.

For Low settings, the scaling shows 282 FPS at 1080p, 204 FPS at 1440p (27.7% drop), and 129 FPS at 4K (36.8% drop from 1440p). This consistent percentage reduction across settings suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, with the CPU maintaining sufficient headroom. The High preset exhibits similar behavior: 168 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p (28.0% drop), and 77 FPS at 4K (36.4% drop). Ultra settings show the steepest scaling: 108 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p (27.8% drop), and 49 FPS at 4K (37.2% drop).

The near-constant percentage drops across settings point to a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were limiting, the percentage drops would diminish at higher resolutions as frame rates decrease. The data shows uniform scaling, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti's computational capabilities determine performance at each resolution. This suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield proportional FPS improvements across all settings, while CPU upgrades would provide minimal benefit in Undisputed. The 4K results, particularly the 49 FPS at Ultra, underscore the GPU's limitations at extreme resolutions, while 1080p and 1440p results demonstrate the system's strength in mainstream gaming scenarios.