Undisputed

Undisputed is a sports title that can scale to very high frame rates, and this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is clearly built to dominate it. The measured data shows a system that is rarely constrained, but the way performance degrades as resolution increases reveals a classic shift in workload from the processor to the graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking aspect of the data is the sheer headroom available at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 542 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 392 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls further to 248 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, which indicates that the CPU is doing the heavy lifting at 1080p and the GPU is not yet saturated.

The scaling pattern shifts dramatically when looking at higher settings. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate goes from 208 FPS at 1080p, down to 150 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 95 FPS at 4K. This is a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K as well, but the absolute numbers are much lower, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. The fact that 4K Ultra still maintains a 95 FPS average is impressive, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (248 FPS vs 95 FPS) shows how much graphical load affects the RTX 5090.

The medium preset provides the most telling data for scaling analysis, as it is the only setting tier with min and max FPS recorded for all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 390 FPS with a minimum of 332 FPS and a maximum of 449 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 282 FPS with a min of 240 and a max of 324. At 4K Medium, the average is 178 FPS with a min of 152 and a max of 205. The spread between min and max FPS narrows as resolution increases, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where frame times become more consistent under sustained load.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 9700F is the primary driver of performance, as the RTX 5090 has ample bandwidth and compute to render frames far faster than the CPU can feed it. The 542 FPS Low result is a clear indicator of a CPU ceiling. By the time resolution reaches 4K, the GPU workload increases enough to balance the system, and frame rates become more dependent on the graphics card's raw power. For players with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, this combo will likely be CPU-limited in most scenarios, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the defining component in this build for visual fidelity. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. These specs are directly relevant to the 4K performance seen in the data, where high-resolution textures and effects demand significant memory throughput. The GPU's boost clock is listed at 2407 MHz, and its base clock is 2017 MHz, which are the clock speeds that contribute to its 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The GPU's role becomes clear when examining the performance delta between settings at the same resolution. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium increases the average FPS from 248 to 178, a 28% reduction. Moving from Medium to High drops it to 148 FPS, and from High to Ultra drops it to 95 FPS. This steep curve indicates that the RTX 5090 is being taxed heavily by the Ultra preset, which likely enables advanced lighting and shadow effects that are common in sports titles. The 4K Ultra result of 95 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but it shows that even a flagship GPU with 32 GB of VRAM can be brought to its knees by maximum settings.

The RTX 5090's performance is also contextualized by its benchmarks. It scores 39,650 in Passmark G3D, which places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79,605 (a 0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which scores 78,940 (a 1.1% delta). These rivals are not necessarily gaming cards, but the data shows the RTX 5090 is in the upper echelon of compute performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 further reinforces its DirectX 12 capabilities, which is relevant for a modern title like Undisputed.

The 32 GB VRAM capacity is a significant asset, as it ensures that the game will not be limited by memory allocation even at 4K Ultra. The data shows no signs of texture pop-in or stutter that would indicate VRAM overflow, and the minimum FPS of 152 at 4K Medium suggests stable frame delivery. The GPU's 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs provide the pixel and texture throughput needed to sustain high resolutions, and the 1.79 TB/s bandwidth prevents the memory subsystem from becoming a bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 part based on the Granite Ridge architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for gaming, as the high boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance, while the 8 cores handle background tasks and modern game engines that utilize multiple threads. The CPU has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps reduce latency when accessing frequently used data.

The CPU's role in Undisputed is evident from the 1080p Low result of 542 FPS. This number is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower settings; rather, it is feeding the GPU as fast as it can. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 confirm that the Ryzen 7 9700F has strong processing power. Its average benchmark score is 69,996, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875, a 0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163, a -0.2% delta). This indicates that the 9700F is competitive with higher-tier chips in synthetic tests.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for feeding the RTX 5090, but the fact that 1080p frame rates are so high suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at that resolution. When resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the CPU's workload remains relatively constant, but the GPU's rendering time increases, which is why frame rates drop proportionally. The data does not show any CPU-related stutters or frame dips, as the minimum FPS at Medium settings scales consistently with the average.

The Ryzen 7 9700F's 65 W TDP is low for a desktop CPU, but it does not appear to hamper performance in this title. The boost clock of 5.50 GHz is high enough to keep up with the RTX 5090's demands, and the 8 cores are sufficient for a sports game that likely does not scale beyond a few threads. The CPU's performance in Passmark physics (2,122) and integer math (120,788) suggest it can handle game logic and AI calculations without issue.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 86th out of 2,813 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 3% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a high-end pairing. The rank reflects the overall average FPS across all measured settings and resolutions, and it shows that this system is capable of delivering elite performance in this title.

The fact that this combo ranks 86th out of 2,813 is notable because it is not the absolute top configuration. This suggests that there are 85 other combos that achieve higher average frame rates, likely involving CPUs with even higher single-thread performance or GPUs with more optimized drivers for this specific game. However, the 86th rank is still excellent, and the data shows that this system can handle any settings preset at any resolution without dropping below playable frame rates.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 92nd and the CPU's 94th percentile both contribute to this high combo rank. The delta between the CPU and its nearest rivals is minimal (0.2% to 0.9%), which means that swapping to a different high-end CPU would have a negligible impact on the combo's overall score. The GPU's delta to its nearest rivals is also small (0.3% to 1.4%), indicating that the RTX 5090 is a consistent performer relative to other top-tier cards.

For a player seeking the absolute best performance in Undisputed, this combo is very close to the top, but the data suggests that the limiting factor is the CPU at lower resolutions. The 1080p results are so high that they are likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, so the practical difference between this combo and the top-ranked combos would only be visible at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience is achieved at the High preset for most users, as it provides a balance between visual quality and frame rate. At 4K High, the average FPS is 148, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many gaming monitors and provides a smooth, responsive experience. At 1440p High, the average jumps to 233 FPS, and at 1080p High, it reaches 323 FPS. These numbers indicate that High settings are the sweet spot for this combo, as they offer a significant visual upgrade over Medium without the steep performance cost of Ultra.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for competitive play, as it drops the average FPS to 95 at 4K, which is below the 144 FPS threshold that many esports titles target. However, for single-player or casual play, 95 FPS is still smooth, and the visual fidelity gains may be worth it. The Medium preset is a safe fallback if you prefer higher frame rates, as it provides 178 FPS at 4K and 282 FPS at 1440p, with min FPS of 152 and 240 respectively, ensuring no significant frame drops.

The Low preset is only recommended for players who prioritize frame rate above all else and are using a 360 Hz or higher refresh rate monitor. At 1080p Low, the 542 FPS average is exceptionally high, but the visual quality will be noticeably reduced. For most users, the High preset at 1440p offers the best mix of performance and visual fidelity, as it clears 200 FPS with ease and leaves headroom for any potential frame drops. The data shows that this system can run Undisputed at High settings on a 4K display with frame rates that exceed most high-refresh-rate monitors, making it a versatile choice for both competitive and immersive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed is as follows.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 542 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 390 FPS, with a minimum of 332 FPS and a maximum of 449 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 323 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 208 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 392 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 324 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 233 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 150 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 248 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 178 FPS, with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 148 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 95 FPS.

The data shows a clear trend: the system is capable of producing extremely high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only scenario that drops below 100 FPS. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions indicate that the system maintains stable frame delivery without major stutters, which is crucial for a sports game where timing and responsiveness are key. This breakdown provides a comprehensive view of what players can expect from this hardware combination, and it confirms that the RTX 5090 and Ryzen 7 9700F are a formidable pairing for Undisputed.