Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear hierarchy: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p champion that struggles to maintain fluidity at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results show that while the CPU provides ample headroom, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings, capping performance well below what the processor can feed it.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, this CPU is built for high-frequency responsiveness. In Undisputed, a sports title that does not typically demand extreme multi-threaded workloads, the processor’s single-core strength is the primary driver of performance.

Benchmark results show the 9700X scores 1280 in 3dMark single-thread and 4459 in Cinebench R23 single-core, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. This single-thread dominance ensures that frame pacing and physics calculations are handled without stutter. The processor’s multi-threaded capability, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31588, is more than sufficient for the game’s engine, meaning the CPU is rarely the limiting factor.

The 9700X sits near a cluster of rivals in average benchmark score: it is 0.2% above the Intel Core i5-14500HX and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H by 0.4% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H by 0.8%. These deltas are negligible in gaming terms. The data indicates that in this specific title, the CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the GPU, allowing the RTX 2060 SUPER to operate near its full potential at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data makes the optimal settings choice clear. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 135.9 FPS, which is already well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, the Medium preset jumps to 164.5 FPS, a 21% improvement that can benefit high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset reaches 228.7 FPS, but this sacrifices visual fidelity.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the standout recommendation. It produces 100.8 FPS, which is smooth and responsive while maintaining much of the game’s graphical detail. At 4K, the High preset drops to 61 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves no headroom for dips. The Ultra preset is the worst option at every resolution, dropping to 38.6 FPS at 4K, which is unplayable. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot; Medium at 1440p yields 119.9 FPS, but the visual downgrade is not worth the extra frames when High already clears 100 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a textbook GPU-bound scenario. Dropping from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average frame rate from 135.9 FPS to 100.8 FPS, a 25.8% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings further reduces performance from 100.8 FPS to 61 FPS, a 39.5% drop. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s rendering pipeline is saturated as pixel count increases.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, the frame rate falls from 228.7 FPS at 1080p to 102.8 FPS at 4K, a 55% reduction. At Medium, the drop is from 164.5 FPS to 74.6 FPS, a 54.7% reduction. The scaling factor is nearly identical across presets, which confirms that the limiting component is the GPU’s raw fill rate and shading power, not the CPU or memory subsystem. The 9700X’s performance headroom is demonstrated by the fact that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 228.7 FPS, a figure that would likely be higher with a more powerful GPU but is still constrained by the 2060 SUPER’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1180 out of 1580 combos, placing it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is lower than the individual component percentiles might suggest, which highlights the GPU’s age relative to modern hardware.

The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 89th percentile. The combo rank indicates that the GPU is holding the system back in this title. The data shows that the 9700X is capable of driving much higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 228.7 FPS. However, the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become a constraint at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where the Ultra preset struggles to maintain 38.6 FPS. This ranking suggests that users with this combo should prioritize resolution and settings adjustments over CPU upgrades, as the processor is not the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture and features the TU106 chip. It operates with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration is serviceable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows its limits at 4K.

The GPU has 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. Its 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is adequate for a sports title like Undisputed, which does not rely heavily on ray tracing. The PassMark G3D score of 16462 places it in the 63rd percentile, and it sits within 0.5% of the RTX 2070 and 0.3% of the GTX TITAN in average benchmark score.

The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the primary limiter at high resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 38.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Even at 4K High, the 61 FPS average leaves no margin for demanding scenes. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this title at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests that the memory bandwidth and compute throughput are insufficient for 4K Ultra. The 175 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate this is a mid-range card from its generation, and its end-of-life production status reflects its age relative to the 9700X.

FAQ

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 102.8 FPS. At High settings, the average drops to 61 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 38.6 FPS, which is not smooth.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 2560x1440 at High settings provides 100.8 FPS, which is the highest resolution that maintains a comfortable frame rate above 100 FPS without dropping to Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 4459 in Cinebench R23 allows it to achieve 228.7 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU cannot sustain similar performance at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1180 out of 1580 combos, which is in the bottom 25% of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using?

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate is 85.9 FPS, which is lower than the 100.8 FPS achieved at 1440p High. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 38.6 FPS, making it unplayable.

Q: What is the difference between Low and High settings at 1080p?

A: Low settings yield 228.7 FPS, while High settings yield 135.9 FPS. The 92.8 FPS difference is substantial, but High still provides a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce 228.7 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions. Medium settings reach 164.5 FPS, High settings hit 135.9 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 85.9 FPS. All presets at this resolution are playable, with even Ultra clearing 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings yield 168.9 FPS, Medium delivers 119.9 FPS, High provides 100.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 63.1 FPS. The High preset is the recommended choice here, as it stays above the 100 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. Low settings achieve 102.8 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings drop to 74.6 FPS, and High settings reach 61 FPS. Ultra settings plummet to 38.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for competitive play. The data shows that 4K should only be used with Low or Medium settings, as High is marginal and Ultra is not viable.