Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in Undisputed is a study in imbalance. The CPU, an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 part with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, ranks at the 89th percentile among all processors. The GPU, a Turing-generation card with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, ranks at the 58th percentile. The measured frame rates show the consequences: the combo reaches 209.3 FPS at 1080p Low but falls to 38.9 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU launched at an MSRP of $359, and the GPU at 349 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate curve from 1080p to 4K is steep, and it identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At Low settings, the combo delivers 209.3 FPS at 1080p, 149.2 FPS at 1440p, and 94 FPS at 4K. At High settings, the numbers are 123.3, 91.3, and 59.6 FPS. The pattern repeats at Medium (149.5, 111.4, 70.3) and Ultra (81.4, 57.6, 38.9). Every preset shows the same downward slope as resolution climbs, and the slope steepens at the top end of the settings range.

The 1080p Low result of 209.3 FPS is the highest in the measured set, and it demonstrates that the Ryzen 7 9700X has ample headroom. With 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, the CPU is not the constraint at lower resolutions. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31588 and single-core score of 4459 place it firmly in high-end territory. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 336 GB/s memory bandwidth, becomes the bottleneck as pixel count climbs. The 4K Ultra result of 38.9 FPS is the clearest evidence: the GPU cannot sustain the workload at that resolution and preset.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all four settings. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is large; at 4K, it is much smaller. This compression indicates that the CPU has more than enough power, while the GPU's 1920 shading units and 120 texture units are saturated at higher resolutions. The 4K Low result of 94 FPS versus the 4K Ultra result of 38.9 FPS shows that even at the same resolution, the settings overhead is substantial.

Settings Recommendations

For a sports title like Undisputed, frame rate consistency is critical. The data shows that 4K High at 59.6 FPS is borderline playable, but 4K Medium at 70.3 FPS is the safer choice for a locked experience. 4K Ultra at 38.9 FPS is not recommended — the frame rate is too low for a responsive sports game.

At 1440p, the picture is healthier. High settings deliver 91.3 FPS, and even Ultra holds at 57.6 FPS. The 1440p High preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance in the measured data: 91.3 FPS is comfortably above the playability threshold, and the jump from Medium (111.4 FPS) to High (91.3 FPS) costs a modest amount of performance while providing a meaningful visual upgrade. The 1440p Ultra result of 57.6 FPS is just below the playability threshold, so players who want Ultra should be prepared for occasional dips.

At 1080p, every preset is playable. Ultra runs at 81.4 FPS, High at 123.3 FPS, and Medium at 149.5 FPS. The recommendation here is Ultra if the display is 1080p — 81.4 FPS is smooth, and the visual uplift over High is worth the frame rate cost. For players who prioritize frame rate above all, Low at 209.3 FPS is available, but the visual compromise is severe.

The overall best experience in the measured rows is 1440p High at 91.3 FPS. It clears the playability bar by a wide margin, keeps the GPU within its comfort zone, and avoids the 4K Ultra trap that drops the combo to 38.9 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 70.3 FPS is a viable alternative for players with 4K displays, but 1440p High offers a better combination of smoothness and fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1280th out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. That places it in the lower portion of the database — a poor showing that is almost entirely attributable to the GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700X is a top-tier processor by itself, ranking at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are the Intel Core i5-14500HX (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.6% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (0.8% behind). These are all within a narrow band, confirming the 9700X is a strong, consistent performer.

The RTX 2060, by contrast, ranks at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.7% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (1.7% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.8% ahead). The GPU is a mid-range part, and in Undisputed it holds the combo back. The 1280th rank reflects that imbalance: a top-tier CPU paired with a mid-pack GPU produces a result near the bottom of the tested combinations in this title.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 36029 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 16074 further illustrate the gap. The CPU outperforms its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14500HX, by 0.2%, while the GPU trails the AMD Radeon RX 7600S by 0.5%. The combination of a high-percentile CPU and a mid-percentile GPU is the defining characteristic of this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce 209.3 FPS, Medium 149.5 FPS, High 123.3 FPS, and Ultra 81.4 FPS. Every preset clears the playability threshold, and even Ultra is smooth. The 1080p Low result of 209.3 FPS is the highest frame rate in the entire measured set, and it demonstrates the CPU's ability to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but the GPU starts to feel the load. Low settings deliver 149.2 FPS, Medium 111.4 FPS, High 91.3 FPS, and Ultra 57.6 FPS. The Ultra preset dips below the playability threshold, which is the first sign of the GPU's limits. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is significant — a substantial cost for the visual upgrade. The 1440p Medium result of 111.4 FPS is the last preset in the measured set to deliver a triple-digit frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly overmatched. Low settings produce 94 FPS, Medium 70.3 FPS, High 59.6 FPS, and Ultra 38.9 FPS. The Ultra result is the worst in the measured set, and even High barely clears the playability threshold. The 4K data shows a GPU that is running out of headroom: the 6 GB frame buffer and 192-bit memory bus are not enough for the pixel workload at this resolution.

The full progression across all measured rows shows a consistent pattern: the combo is CPU-limited at 1080p Low (209.3 FPS), balanced at 1440p Medium (111.4 FPS), and GPU-limited at 4K Ultra (38.9 FPS). The transition happens somewhere between 1440p High and 1440p Ultra, where the frame rate first drops below the playability threshold.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 is the defining component in this combo, and its specifications explain the measured results. The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost of 1680 MHz. The 1920 shading units, 120 texture units, and 48 ROPs are Turing-generation hardware that was mid-range at launch and is now several generations old. The GPU also carries 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though Undisputed's measured results do not indicate a heavy reliance on ray tracing.

The 6 GB VRAM is the most obvious constraint. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 38.9 FPS — a result that points to both memory capacity and bandwidth pressure. The 336 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, where the combo delivers 81.4 and 57.6 FPS at Ultra respectively, but it is not enough for 4K Ultra. The 192-bit memory bus is a limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the pixel workload demands more memory throughput than the card can provide.

The GPU's 58th percentile ranking places it in the middle of the database. Its nearest rivals — the RX 7600S at 0.5% ahead, the Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 at 1.7% behind, and the Pro W5500 at 1.8% ahead — are all within a narrow band. This is a tightly clustered group of mid-range GPUs, and the RTX 2060 sits squarely in the middle of it. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14111 and its average benchmark score of 16074 confirm its mid-range positioning.

The CPU's role in this combo is to provide headroom, and it does. The 9700X's 8 cores, 16 threads, and 5.50 GHz boost clock are more than enough for Undisputed. The 209.3 FPS at 1080p Low is evidence that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution in this test. The GPU is the limiting factor, and the measured frame rates reflect that at every resolution above 1080p. Players pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would see significantly better results in Undisputed, but with the RTX 2060, the ceiling is set by the graphics card.