Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, though the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy that shifts dramatically with resolution and settings. The pairing produces frame rates ranging from a demanding 42 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 241 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the system’s capability is heavily dictated by the graphics workload rather than CPU limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet steep decline as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p High settings, the combo achieves 144 FPS, but moving to 1440p High drops the average to 104 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS. The jump to 4K High further compresses performance to 66 FPS, representing a 54% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern strongly suggests that the RTX 5050 is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the frame rate penalty between each step is substantial.

Analyzing the Low settings preset reveals the same trend with even higher absolute numbers. The system produces 241 FPS at 1080p Low, 174 FPS at 1440p Low, and 110 FPS at 4K Low. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 28%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 37%. This non-linear scaling indicates that memory bandwidth and pixel throughput become increasingly critical as the resolution grows, with the GPU’s 320.0 GB/s bandwidth and 82.30 GPixel/s pixel rate being the likely bottlenecks.

The Medium settings data provides the most complete picture with minimum and maximum frame times recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS, showing excellent consistency. The 1440p Medium result averages 125 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS, while 4K Medium drops to 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS. The gap between minimum and maximum frames widens at higher resolutions, going from a 53 FPS spread at 1080p to a 24 FPS spread at 4K, suggesting that frame pacing becomes more erratic when the GPU is under heavier load.

Ultra settings expose the most demanding scenario. The combo manages 92 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 67 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and only 42 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is barely above the 30 FPS threshold for console-like playability and would struggle on high-refresh-rate displays. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 50 FPS drop, which is a 54% reduction, mirroring the High preset’s scaling pattern. This consistency across settings presets confirms that resolution, not graphical fidelity, is the dominant factor in performance degradation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the clear performance arbiter in this configuration, as evidenced by the measured FPS data across all resolution and settings combinations. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS suggests that the 8 GB frame buffer is likely being maxed out, as the combination of high resolution and demanding settings requires significant memory allocation.

The GPU’s clock speeds of 2317 MHz base and 2572 MHz boost contribute to its compute capabilities, delivering 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This raw compute power translates to the observed frame rates, with the card’s 2560 shading units and 80 TMUs handling the geometry and texture work required by Undisputed. The 32 ROPs, however, appear to be a limiting factor at 4K, where pixel fill rate becomes crucial; the card’s 82.30 GPixel/s pixel rate is likely why the 4K Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS.

The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs places it in the mid-range tier, which aligns with its performance in this game. Its nearest rival in benchmark scores is the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which scores 1.6% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 1.6% lower. This positioning means the RTX 5050 sits in a competitive band where small performance deltas separate it from peers, but the measured game data shows it handles Undisputed competently at most settings.

The GPU’s 5 nm process node from TSMC and 16,900 million transistors indicate a modern architecture that efficiently executes the game’s workload. The Blackwell 2.0 architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which the game likely leverages for modern rendering features. The 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores are present, though their impact on Undisputed’s performance is not directly measurable from the available data, as the game is a sports title that may not heavily utilize ray tracing.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 104 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded for this specific configuration.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The 4K Low preset averages 110 FPS, and 4K Medium averages 79 FPS. The 4K High preset drops to 66 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls to 42 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, which is 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713 score is actually lower, meaning the RTX is 1.6% higher) and 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming?

A: At 1080p, the combo exceeds 144 FPS on High settings (144 FPS) and Medium settings (173 FPS), making it suitable for 144Hz displays. The 1440p Medium setting at 125 FPS also provides a smooth experience for 120Hz monitors.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium?

A: The minimum FPS is 67, with a maximum of 91, producing an average of 79 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark compared to its rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-14901E and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core 5 211E.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1722nd out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 61st percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components, with the CPU achieving an 86th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU sitting at the 66th percentile among all graphics cards. The discrepancy between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s lower percentile suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing.

The CPU’s strong benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20485 and a single-core score of 2211, indicate that it is more than capable of feeding the GPU in this game. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz provides ample processing power for Undisputed’s physics and AI calculations. However, the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking means that many other graphics cards in the database would likely produce higher frame rates in this title.

The combo’s rank of 1722 out of 2813 places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking distribution. This is consistent with the GPU’s mid-range performance tier, as the RTX 5050’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% higher score) and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (1.6% lower score). The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-14901E (0.1% higher score) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.1% higher score), show that the processor is competitively positioned against other high-end chips.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it offers a balanced experience for Undisputed. The CPU’s high percentile ranking ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling patterns that show GPU-bound performance. The combo’s placement in the 61st percentile of all tested combinations means that roughly 39% of configurations perform worse, which is a reasonable position for a mid-range pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data reveals the full performance envelope of this combo across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers 241 FPS on Low settings, 173 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 200), 144 FPS on High, and 92 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show that the combo is capable of high refresh rate gaming even at High settings, with only the Ultra preset falling below the 100 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440 resolution, the frame rates remain respectable but show a clear step down. Low settings produce 174 FPS, Medium averages 125 FPS (minimum 107, maximum 144), High averages 104 FPS, and Ultra drops to 67 FPS. The 1440p data indicates that the combo can still drive 100+ FPS at High settings, making it suitable for 1440p 144Hz monitors when users are willing to compromise on graphical fidelity.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings still manage 110 FPS, but Medium drops to 79 FPS (minimum 67, maximum 91), High falls to 66 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 42 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RTX 5050’s 8 GB memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for maintaining high frame rates at maximum settings, though the Low preset remains playable.

The settings scaling within each resolution shows consistent patterns. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 68 FPS, from Medium to High costs 29 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 52 FPS. The Medium to High transition is the smallest penalty, suggesting that High settings offer a good balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p. At 1440p, the same transitions cost 49 FPS, 21 FPS, and 37 FPS respectively. At 4K, the costs are 31 FPS, 13 FPS, and 24 FPS, with the Medium to High transition being the most efficient.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing high refresh rates, the 1080p Medium preset offers the best measured experience, delivering 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147 FPS. This configuration provides a comfortable margin above 144Hz refresh rates while maintaining smooth frame pacing. The 1080p High preset at 144 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, though the minimum frame rate data is not available for this setting.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, producing 125 FPS average with a minimum of 107 FPS. This keeps frame rates above 100 FPS consistently, which is suitable for high refresh rate gaming. The High preset at 104 FPS is also acceptable for 100Hz displays, but the lack of minimum frame data makes the Medium preset a safer recommendation for consistent performance.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only configuration that provides a truly smooth experience, averaging 110 FPS. The Medium preset at 79 FPS is playable on 60Hz displays, though the minimum of 67 FPS indicates occasional dips. The High preset at 66 FPS is borderline, while Ultra at 42 FPS is only suitable for slower-paced play or users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

The data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 173 FPS with excellent minimum frame rates. At 1440p, it maintains 125 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 79 FPS, which is the highest setting that remains above 60 FPS. Users with 144Hz monitors should target 1080p Medium or High, while those with 60Hz displays can comfortably use 4K Medium or 1440p Ultra (67 FPS). The Ultra preset is best avoided at 4K due to the sub-60 FPS result, but it remains playable at 1080p and 1440p for users who prioritize maximum graphical settings.