Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The data shows this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a consistently high-refresh experience across Undisputed's resolution scale, with the combination ranking in the 93rd percentile of all tested combos. At 1080p, the system pushes past 479 FPS on Low settings, while even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintains a playable 84 FPS average. The measured results reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, though the performance ceiling at lower resolutions suggests the CPU becomes a meaningful factor in the highest-frame-rate scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The frame-rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial but follows a clear pattern that points to the GPU as the primary scaling bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 479 at 1920x1080 to 346 at 2560x1440, then down to 219 at 3840x2160 — a decline of roughly 54% from 1080p to 4K. This steep drop indicates that the RTX 4080 is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count increases, which is typical for a sports title with this level of graphical fidelity.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings costs about 133 FPS on average, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 127 FPS. The near-linear scaling suggests the GPU's rendering pipeline is the dominant constraint at these settings, with the CPU able to keep up even at the lowest resolution. At Medium settings, the pattern holds: 345 FPS at 1080p, 249 at 1440p, and 158 at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 134 and a maximum of 181, showing a 47 FPS spread that indicates some scene-to-scene variability but no catastrophic frame-time spikes.

The High and Ultra presets show similar relative scaling, though the absolute numbers are lower. At High settings, the system delivers 285 FPS at 1080p, 206 at 1440p, and 130 at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, yields 184 FPS at 1080p, 133 at 1440p, and 84 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 54% for Low, 54% for Medium, 54% for High, and 54% for Ultra — a remarkably consistent scaling factor that suggests the GPU's compute and memory throughput are the limiting factors across all settings.

This consistency is notable because it implies the resolution scaling is not heavily influenced by the CPU or by specific settings features that might offload work to different hardware units. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient to handle the memory demands at 4K, as the frame-rate decline is proportional to pixel count rather than showing a cliff that would indicate memory capacity or bandwidth saturation. The data points to a system where the GPU is the clear scaling bottleneck, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid becoming a constraint until frame rates approach the 400-500 FPS range at 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the centerpiece of this configuration, and its specifications explain much of the measured performance. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, the GPU packs 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output processors. The chip operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boosts to 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is ample for a sports title like Undisputed that needs to stream textures and geometry at high frame rates.

The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is a key asset in this pairing. At 4K Ultra, the game demands the most from the memory subsystem, and the measured 84 FPS average suggests the frame buffer is not being exhausted, as performance remains smooth rather than collapsing due to memory pressure. The RTX 4080's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed to sustain the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p.

In the context of its peers, the RTX 4080 posts an average benchmark score of 54,247, which places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 — a negligible 0.1% difference. This means the RTX 4080 is essentially at parity with its SUPER variant in synthetic benchmarks, though the measured game results here show this particular pairing reaching frame rates that are competitive with higher-tier configurations.

The GPU's performance in Undisputed specifically can be inferred from the scaling behavior. At 4K Ultra, the 84 FPS average indicates the GPU is working near its limits, while at 1080p Low, the 479 FPS result shows the GPU can push far beyond typical display refresh rates when the pixel load is low. The RTX 4080's FP32 compute of 48.74 TFLOPS provides the shading horsepower for complex lighting and particle effects, while the 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores offer headroom for any ray-traced or AI-enhanced features, though the measured data does not specify whether these features are active.

The GPU's TDP of 320 W and suggested PSU of 700 W are relevant for system builders, but the measured FPS results indicate that thermal or power constraints are not limiting performance in this game. The triple-slot cooler and 1x 16-pin power connector suggest a robust power delivery design, and the data shows no evidence of throttling-induced frame-rate dips, as the minimum FPS values at Medium settings are within expected ranges.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides the computational foundation for this pairing, and its specifications reveal why it does not bottleneck the RTX 4080 in most scenarios. This is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a Granite Ridge codename. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that makes it an efficient choice for gaming systems. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and it includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 1 MB of L2 cache per core.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 9700F achieves an average score of 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 (0.7% higher). These tiny margins indicate that the 9700F is competitive with much more expensive processors in multi-threaded workloads, which is relevant for a game that may utilize multiple cores for physics, AI, and streaming.

The single-thread performance is particularly strong, with a PassMark score of 4,691. This matters for Undisputed because sports titles often have a primary game thread that handles gameplay logic and input, and a high single-thread score ensures that this thread does not become a bottleneck. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 479 FPS, which is a frame rate that would expose any CPU limitation. The fact that the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to sustain nearly 500 FPS indicates that the 9700F's 5.50 GHz boost clock and Zen 5 architecture are more than adequate for this game.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel configuration provides the bandwidth needed for high frame rates. At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU must fetch and process game data quickly, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth helps ensure that asset streaming does not cause hitches. The measured minimum FPS values at Medium settings — 293 at 1080p, 212 at 1440p, and 134 at 4K — show that the CPU maintains consistent frame pacing even when the GPU is under varying loads.

The 65 W TDP is noteworthy because it suggests the CPU can sustain its boost clocks without excessive thermal buildup, which could otherwise lead to performance degradation over long gaming sessions. The 9700F's 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process, indicate a dense and efficient design that contributes to its strong performance-per-watt characteristics.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 479 FPS, which is an exceptional result that exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all consumer monitors. Medium settings reduce this to 345 FPS, with a minimum of 293 and a maximum of 396, showing a 103 FPS range that indicates some variability but no severe stuttering. High settings drop the average to 285 FPS, while Ultra brings it down to 184 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor — even at Ultra, the system maintains frame rates well above 144 Hz.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload increasing. Low settings average 346 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium settings produce a 249 FPS average with a minimum of 212 and a maximum of 286, a 74 FPS spread that is tighter than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is smoothing out frame-time variance. High settings yield 206 FPS, while Ultra drops to 133 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that this resolution is the sweet spot for high-refresh gaming, as even Ultra maintains frame rates above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 219 FPS, which is still very playable but represents a significant drop from the 346 FPS at 1440p. Medium settings average 158 FPS, with a minimum of 134 and a maximum of 181. High settings produce 130 FPS, while Ultra drops to 84 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 4080 can handle 4K gaming with high settings at refresh rates suitable for most displays, but Ultra settings require a 60 Hz or lower refresh rate to avoid screen tearing without V-sync.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each settings tier at a given resolution costs roughly 30-40% of the frame rate compared to the tier below. For example, at 4K, Low to Medium is a 61 FPS drop, Medium to High is a 28 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is a 46 FPS drop. At 1080p, the drops are 134 FPS (Low to Medium), 60 FPS (Medium to High), and 101 FPS (High to Ultra). This non-linear scaling suggests that certain settings features, such as shadows or post-processing effects, have a disproportionate impact on frame rate at different resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations. This is a strong result that reflects the balanced nature of the pairing — the CPU and GPU are well-matched, with neither component consistently bottlenecking the other across the tested resolution and settings range.

In the context of the CPU's nearest rivals, the 9700F's performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70,163 (0.2% higher). This means that swapping the 9700F for the 14700KF would likely produce very similar frame rates in Undisputed, assuming the GPU remains the same. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and Ryzen 9 7950X score 0.2% and 0.7% higher respectively, but these are more expensive processors with higher core counts, and the data suggests they would not provide a meaningful improvement in this game.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's score of 54,247 is within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER, meaning the two cards are effectively interchangeable in this context. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.6% higher), but these are not direct competitors to the RTX 4080 in terms of features or target market.

The high rank of 246 out of 3,718 suggests that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, which is consistent with the measured FPS results showing 4K Ultra at 84 FPS and 1080p Low at 479 FPS. The ranking also indicates that the system is well-suited for Undisputed's specific demands, as some higher-tier combos may not achieve proportionally better results due to the game's engine characteristics.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target display refresh rate and resolution. For 4K displays, the High preset at 130 FPS is the best choice for 120 Hz panels, as it provides a smooth experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 158 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz 4K monitors, though the visual fidelity reduction may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is only recommended for 60 Hz displays, as the frame rate is too low for high-refresh gaming but still playable for a sports title where reaction times are less critical than in shooters.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset at 133 FPS is the clear recommendation for 144 Hz monitors, as it delivers the highest visual quality while remaining above the refresh rate threshold. The High preset at 206 FPS is ideal for 240 Hz panels, providing a substantial frame-rate headroom that minimizes input lag. The Medium preset at 249 FPS is suitable for 300 Hz displays, though the visual quality trade-off may not be worth the additional frame rate for most players.

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 184 FPS is the best choice for 144 Hz and 165 Hz monitors, offering maximum visual quality without compromising smoothness. The High preset at 285 FPS is recommended for 240 Hz and 360 Hz panels, as it provides a significant frame-rate boost over Ultra while maintaining high-quality visuals. The Medium preset at 345 FPS is suitable for the fastest 500 Hz displays, but the visual degradation from High to Medium is substantial, and most players will prefer the High preset's balance of performance and quality.

The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates at every resolution (479 FPS at 1080p, 346 FPS at 1440p, and 219 FPS at 4K), is not recommended for normal gameplay due to the significant reduction in visual quality. However, the data shows that the system has enough headroom at Low settings to support competitive play or frame-rate benchmarking. In summary, the High preset at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and High or Ultra at 1080p provide the best balance of performance and visual quality based on the measured results.