Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system that shifts from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 272.9 FPS, which is extraordinarily high and indicates the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is feeding frames faster than most displays can even refresh. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 199.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 27% from 1080p. At 4K Low, the average falls to 122.5 FPS, representing a further 39% decline from 1440p. This scaling pattern shows the RTX 4060's rendering workload growing substantially as pixel count increases, but the CPU is still keeping pace even at 4K Low.

The High preset tells a similar story but with tighter absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 160.7 FPS; at 1440p High it drops to 117.1 FPS; and at 4K High it reaches 73.3 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 27%, nearly identical to the Low preset's scaling. From 1440p to 4K High, the drop is about 37%, slightly less severe than Low. This consistency suggests the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with resolution, with no sudden bottlenecks appearing.

Ultra settings amplify the GPU burden dramatically. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 102.3 FPS, which is 36% lower than High at the same resolution. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 73.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it collapses to 47.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, confirming that the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors at the highest settings. The 4K Ultra result also exactly matches the 1440p High result, which is a useful reference point: both sit at 73.3 FPS.

The limiting component changes based on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU's 4.70 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock are clearly sufficient, as the 272.9 FPS result far exceeds typical display refresh rates. At 4K Ultra, the GPU's 2460 MHz boost clock and 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the constraining factors, as evidenced by the 47.9 FPS result. The data shows a smooth transition between these extremes, with the crossover point occurring somewhere between 1440p High and 4K High, where the CPU advantage starts to matter less.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows 1440p High as the sweet spot, delivering 117.1 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining higher visual quality than Low settings. At 1080p, the combo exceeds 160 FPS on High, which is excessive for most displays, while 4K High at 73.3 FPS is playable but leaves less headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 handle 4K in this game?

A: The measured results show 4K is playable but not ideal. At 4K High, the average is 73.3 FPS, which is acceptable for a sports title. However, 4K Ultra drops to 47.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS standard. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the likely limiting factors at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D holding back the RTX 4060?

A: No. The benchmark data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested configuration. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 272.9 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push far beyond what the GPU can render. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with 96 MB of shared L3 cache, provide ample processing power for this game's physics and AI.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Low produces 272.9 FPS while Ultra produces 102.3 FPS, meaning Ultra is approximately 63% slower. At 1440p, the gap narrows slightly: Low at 199.4 FPS versus Ultra at 73.3 FPS, a 63% reduction. At 4K, Low at 122.5 FPS versus Ultra at 47.9 FPS shows a 61% reduction. The consistent gap indicates settings have a similar impact across all resolutions.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 920th out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the RTX 4060's position as a mid-range GPU rather than any CPU deficiency, as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 4K High is 73.3 FPS, which exceeds 60 FPS with about 22% headroom. However, at 4K Ultra, the average of 47.9 FPS falls short of 60 FPS, so users targeting 4K should stick to High or Medium settings, the latter producing 88.8 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions and settings in Undisputed. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes strained at 4K Ultra. The measured results show this clearly: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 47.9, while at 4K High it rises to 73.3, and at 4K Medium it reaches 88.8. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K is from 122.5 to 88.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU's shading units and texture units are handling the increased load progressively.

The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz place it in the mid-range of the GeForce 40-series lineup. Its 3072 shading units and 96 texture mapping units are sufficient for this sports title, which does not appear to be exceptionally demanding compared to other genres. The GPU's 48 raster output units produce a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s, which is a key factor in the resolution scaling observed. At 4K, the pixel count is roughly four times 1080p, and the frame rate drops by about 55% from Low to Ultra settings at that resolution.

The RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is modest by modern standards, and this shows in the Ultra preset results. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 102.3 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional. The GPU's position in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, places it near the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and Intel Arc B580 in raw performance. In Undisputed specifically, the GPU's VRAM capacity appears more important than raw compute, as the 4K Ultra result drops below 60 FPS, likely due to memory bandwidth limitations rather than shading throughput.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data supports High settings as the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p High, the average is 160.7 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and provides smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, the average is 117.1 FPS, still well above 60 FPS and offering higher resolution clarity. Even at 4K High, the average of 73.3 FPS exceeds the 60 FPS standard, making High the only preset that maintains playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions.

Ultra settings are not recommended for this combo. At 1080p Ultra, the average of 102.3 FPS is playable, but the visual improvement over High is typically marginal in sports titles, and the performance cost is a 36% reduction. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 73.3 FPS, which is still playable but approaches the lower boundary of smoothness for fast-paced gameplay. At 4K Ultra, the 47.9 FPS average is below 60 FPS and will likely result in noticeable stuttering during combat animations.

Medium settings serve as a fallback for users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. At 1080p Medium, the average is 194.4 FPS, and at 1440p Medium it is 143.7 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average of 88.8 FPS is excellent for 4K gaming. Low settings provide the highest frame rates, reaching 272.9 FPS at 1080p, but the visual quality reduction is severe and unnecessary given the High preset's strong performance.

The data suggests a tiered recommendation: High for 1080p and 1440p displays, Medium or High for 4K displays, and Ultra only for users who prioritize visual fidelity at 1080p and accept frame rates around 100 FPS. The 73.3 FPS result at 1440p Ultra is identical to the 4K High result, so users choosing between these configurations should consider whether resolution or settings matter more to them.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 272.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded across all configurations. Medium settings reduce this to 194.4 FPS, a 29% decrease. High settings produce 160.7 FPS, a further 17% decrease from Medium. Ultra settings produce 102.3 FPS, a 36% decrease from High and a 63% decrease from Low. The progression from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each step adding roughly 20-30% more rendering load.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU's increasing workload. Low settings average 199.4 FPS, which is 27% lower than 1080p Low. Medium settings average 143.7 FPS, 26% lower than 1080p Medium. High settings average 117.1 FPS, 27% lower than 1080p High. Ultra settings average 73.3 FPS, 28% lower than 1080p Ultra. The consistent percentage drops across all settings confirm that resolution scaling is uniform regardless of preset.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. Low settings average 122.5 FPS, which is 39% lower than 1440p Low. Medium settings average 88.8 FPS, 38% lower than 1440p Medium. High settings average 73.3 FPS, 37% lower than 1440p High. Ultra settings average 47.9 FPS, 35% lower than 1440p Ultra. The percentage drops from 1440p to 4K are smaller than from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is approaching its limit.

The lowest recorded result is 47.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the highest is 272.9 FPS at 1080p Low. The spread between these extremes is 225 FPS, highlighting the wide range of performance this combo can deliver depending on configuration. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it the sole configuration unsuitable for standard refresh rate displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz provide substantial single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1212 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4800. In a sports game like Undisputed, which typically relies on a few primary threads for game logic and opponent AI, this single-thread strength is crucial.

The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, providing ample fast memory for game data. This is reflected in the high frame rates at 1080p, where the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor. The 272.9 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests the CPU can sustain frame rates far beyond what most displays can show, indicating it is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. Even at 4K Low, where the GPU is heavily loaded, the CPU still delivers 122.5 FPS, which is above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh 4K displays.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37780. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon 6353P and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, both with average scores within 0.1% of this CPU. The 16 threads handle multithreaded workloads well, as shown by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 10081 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34004. In Undisputed, which is not heavily multithreaded, this headroom means the CPU rarely becomes the limiting factor.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 on a dual-channel bus provides 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which pairs adequately with the GPU's 272.0 GB/s. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes ensures the GPU can communicate without bandwidth constraints. The combination of high clock speeds, large cache, and modern architecture means the CPU contributes to the smooth frame delivery observed across all settings, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 920th out of 1580 combinations. This places it in the 42nd percentile, meaning roughly 58% of tested combos perform better. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range position rather than any CPU deficiency, as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a top-tier processor.

The combo's rank is primarily determined by the RTX 4060's performance ceiling. The GPU's average benchmark score of 23181 and 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate it is a solid mid-range option, but it cannot compete with higher-tier GPUs in the database. The measured FPS results confirm this: while the combo delivers excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, it falls to 47.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is below the database average for high-end combos.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D performs nearly identically to the Intel Xeon 6353P and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, with delta percentages of -0.1% for both. This means the CPU choice has minimal impact on the combo's ranking; the GPU is the differentiating factor. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and Intel Arc B580, with delta percentages of -0.6% and 0.7% respectively, indicating these GPUs would produce similar rankings in this game.

The rank of 920 out of 1580 suggests this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it performs well above average. For 4K gaming, the combo falls short of the top performers, but the 73.3 FPS at 4K High is still respectable. Users considering this combo should expect strong performance in esports-style sports titles at mainstream resolutions, with the understanding that 4K Ultra is not achievable at smooth frame rates.