Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, ranking 14th out of 1580 tested combos. The data shows this pairing is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance becomes a critical enabler for the extremely high frame rates seen at 1080p. The RTX 5090’s 32 GB of VRAM and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s 96 MB of L3 cache create a system that handles the game’s most demanding settings without compromise, though the scaling patterns reveal where each component’s limits lie.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Undisputed?*

A: It holds the 14th position out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the top 1% of configurations for this game.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 250.1 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 97.1 FPS average, a reduction of 153 FPS or roughly 61% lower performance.

Q: Is the RTX 5090’s 32 GB VRAM a factor in this game?

A: The benchmark results suggest it is not a limiting factor, as even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS remains well above 60, indicating the GPU has ample memory headroom for this title.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread score?

A: The 3DMark single-thread score is 1212, while the 16-thread score is 10081, showing strong scaling across cores, which is relevant for a sports title that may not fully utilize all 16 threads.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average is 325.2 FPS, while at 3840x2160 High, it drops to 148.6 FPS, a 176.6 FPS decrease that highlights the GPU load increase at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5090 scores an average of 84306, which is only 0.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D’s 84241, indicating near-identical raw compute performance between the two cards.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the primary driver of frame rates in Undisputed, especially at higher resolutions. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game’s textures and effects at any tested setting. The GPU’s boost clock of 2407 MHz and 21760 shading units deliver the raw compute needed to push 148.6 FPS at 4K High, demonstrating that the card is not memory-constrained in this title.

The RTX 5090’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance is a key indicator of its capability. The data shows a clear pattern: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 97.1, which is a 51.5 FPS decrease from High settings. This suggests that the most demanding preset begins to tax the GPU’s shader and ROP throughput, but the card still maintains a highly playable frame rate. The 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs ensure texture and pixel processing keep pace with the game’s demands, even at the extreme 4K resolution.

The GPU’s performance percentile of 94 versus all GPUs confirms its top-tier status. Its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 D, is essentially identical in average score (84241 vs 84306), meaning the performance differences seen in Undisputed are attributable to the CPU and system configuration rather than GPU variance. The card’s 5 nm process node and 92,200 million transistors provide the efficiency to sustain these high clock speeds without throttling, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across the measured scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

Frame rates scale predictably with resolution, but the magnitude of the drop reveals the GPU-bound nature of the workload. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 548.8 at 1080p to 250.1 at 4K, a 54.4% reduction. This large decrease at the lowest settings indicates that even with minimal graphical load, the RTX 5090’s rendering pipeline is heavily exercised at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is steeper in absolute terms. The 1920x1080 Ultra average is 208.1 FPS, while 3840x2160 Ultra drops to 97.1 FPS, a 111 FPS reduction. This 53.3% drop is proportionally similar to the Low settings scaling, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor across all settings at 4K. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at 1080p, where the 548.8 FPS Low result indicates the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach extreme frame rates.

The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 89.6 FPS drop (238.2 to 148.6), which is a 37.6% reduction. This is less severe than the Low settings scaling, implying that as graphical complexity increases, the GPU’s workload becomes more uniform and less dependent on resolution-specific bottlenecks. The data indicates that 1080p results are increasingly CPU-limited, while 4K results are purely GPU-limited, with the 1440p results representing a balanced midpoint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5090 delivers staggering performance. Low settings produce an average of 548.8 FPS, which drops to 392.4 FPS at Medium, 325.2 FPS at High, and 208.1 FPS at Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 340.7 FPS, showing that the game’s settings have a massive impact on frame rates when the GPU is not the primary bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 400.2 FPS (Low), 287.2 FPS (Medium), 238.2 FPS (High), and 151 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Low to Ultra is 249.2 FPS, which is a 62.3% reduction. This scaling is consistent with the 1080p results, but the absolute frame rates are lower, confirming the increased GPU load at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 250.1 FPS (Low), 184.1 FPS (Medium), 148.6 FPS (High), and 97.1 FPS (Ultra). The Low to Ultra difference is 153 FPS, a 61.2% reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 97.1 FPS is the only measured scenario that dips below 100 FPS, but it remains well within the bounds of high refresh rate gaming. The data shows a clear pattern: each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-30% from the previous tier, regardless of resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D plays a crucial role in enabling the extreme frame rates seen at lower resolutions. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1212 and 16-thread score of 10081 indicate strong per-core performance, which is essential for a sports game that may have a primary simulation thread. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 96 MB L3 cache, provide ample headroom for the game’s logic and physics calculations.

The 4.70 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock are critical for maintaining high minimum frame rates, though the measured data only provides average FPS. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 37780 place it slightly below its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38028, 0.7% higher) and Intel Core i9-13900HK (38020, 0.6% higher). However, this small delta in synthetic benchmarks does not translate to a measurable disadvantage in Undisputed, as the combo ranks 14th overall.

The CPU’s 120 W TDP and 4 nm process node (TSMC) allow it to sustain high clocks without excessive power draw, which is beneficial for consistent performance in longer gaming sessions. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the 548.8 FPS result is likely approaching the CPU’s limit, as the GPU is capable of even higher frame rates. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 2394 indicates strong dual-core performance, which is often the key metric for older or less parallelized game engines.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that High settings at any resolution provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, High produces 325.2 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high refresh rate monitor. At 1440p, High averages 238.2 FPS, still far above the 144 Hz threshold. At 4K, High delivers 148.6 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays.

Ultra settings, while visually superior, come with significant performance costs. At 4K, Ultra drops to 97.1 FPS, which is a 34.7% reduction from High. This may be acceptable for players with 60 Hz displays, but for those seeking maximum frame rates, the jump from High to Ultra is not justified by the performance hit. The data shows that Medium settings at 4K (184.1 FPS) offer a better frame rate per visual investment than Ultra.

For players prioritizing frame rates above all else, Low settings at 1440p (400.2 FPS) or 1080p (548.8 FPS) provide the highest possible refresh rates. However, the 32 GB VRAM and GPU power suggest that High settings are the intended sweet spot for this hardware. The recommendation is clear: use High settings as the default, with Ultra reserved for players with 60 Hz monitors who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 14th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 0.9% of all configurations. This high ranking is driven by the exceptional synergy between the CPU’s single-thread performance and the GPU’s raw throughput. The combo’s position is notable because the CPU’s average benchmark score (37780) is actually slightly lower than its nearest rivals, yet the system still outperforms them in this game, suggesting that the CPU’s 3D V-Cache (96 MB L3) provides a unique advantage for this title’s data access patterns.

The RTX 5090’s 94th percentile GPU ranking and its position relative to the RTX 5090 D (0.1% higher score) indicate that the GPU is not the differentiator here. Instead, the combo’s 14th place finish out of 1580 demonstrates that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s architecture is particularly well-suited to Undisputed, even when compared to CPUs with higher synthetic benchmark scores. The data shows that the 9800X3D’s nearest rivals, such as the Core i5-13600KF (0.7% higher avg score), do not appear in the top combos for this game, reinforcing that benchmark scores do not always translate to game-specific performance.

The rank of 14 is a strong indicator of the system’s capability, but it also shows that there are 13 other combos that achieve higher frame rates in this game. Given the GPU’s near-identical performance to the RTX 5090 D, those higher-ranked combos likely feature CPUs with even stronger single-thread performance or more optimized memory subsystems. For the vast majority of players, this combo’s performance is excessive for Undisputed, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting maintains a 97.1 FPS average.