Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drops reveals important information about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 578 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 418 FPS, a reduction of 160 FPS or roughly 28%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 264 FPS, which is another 154 FPS drop from the 1440p figure, or about 37% lower. The fact that the percentage losses grow as resolution climbs indicates that the GPU is becoming progressively more stressed, which is expected given the raw pixel throughput required at 4K.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. With Medium settings, the combo delivers 416 FPS at 1080p, 301 FPS at 1440p, and 190 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 1440p is 115 FPS (a 27.6% drop), while the delta between 1440p and 4K is 111 FPS (a 36.9% drop). High settings show 344 FPS at 1080p, 249 FPS at 1440p, and 157 FPS at 4K. Here the 1080p-to-1440p drop is 95 FPS (27.6%), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 92 FPS (36.9%). Ultra settings follow suit: 222 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 4K, with proportional drops of 27.9% and 36.9% respectively.

The consistent percentage deltas across all four settings presets are revealing. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the FPS loss is consistently around 27-28% regardless of whether the game runs at Low or Ultra. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the loss is consistently around 37%. This uniformity suggests that the scaling is primarily driven by pixel count rather than by any particular setting's computational cost. The pixel count increases by 78% from 1080p to 1440p, and by another 125% from 1440p to 4K, but the FPS does not drop proportionally. This indicates that the system is not purely pixel-bound; otherwise, the FPS would drop much more steeply.

The data suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is playing a more significant role in limiting performance, while at 4K the GPU begins to take over as the primary constraint. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D with its 8 cores and 16 threads provides substantial headroom, but even this processor shows its limits when the frame rate climbs into the 500-600 FPS range at 1080p Low. The RTX 5090 D is clearly capable of pushing enormous frame rates, but the gap between 1080p and 4K performance narrows as settings increase, which is the classic signature of a GPU that becomes more heavily utilized at higher resolutions and quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks first overall in Undisputed, placing above all other tested combinations in the database. With a rank of 1 out of 2,813 combos, this pairing sits at the absolute top of the performance hierarchy for this game. The percentile data reinforces this position: the CPU ranks in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile against all GPUs. When these two components work together in this particular title, they produce the highest measured frame rates in the entire database.

The nearest rival data for the CPU provides context for its individual performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39,603 in the average benchmark, which is a mere 0.4% below the 9800X3D's 39,768 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048, sitting 0.7% above the 9800X3D. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39,485, which is 0.7% below. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40,081, placing it 0.8% above. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the 9800X3D's raw compute performance is competitive with, but not dramatically superior to, these other processors in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals tell a similar story. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, which is 1.1% below the RTX 5090 D's 77,712 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, sitting 1.6% above. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, which is 2.1% above. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, placing it 2.4% above. These narrow deltas suggest that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D is not overwhelmingly ahead of its nearest competitors, yet in actual Undisputed gameplay, the combo achieves the top rank. This discrepancy highlights how synthetic benchmarks do not always translate directly to real-world game performance, and that the 9800X3D's architecture may be particularly well-suited to this game's engine.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB202 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. The memory subsystem is substantial: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 2017 MHz, boosting to 2407 MHz.

The compute resources are extensive. The RTX 5090 D features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. It has 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at the same 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The card has a TDP of 575 W, requires a 950 W power supply, and connects via PCIe 5.0 x16.

In the context of Undisputed, the GPU's 32 GB of VRAM is far beyond what this game requires, and the memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations are not constraining factors. The boost clock of 2407 MHz is the figure that matters for sustained gaming performance, and the data shows that the card maintains high frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The fact that the combo achieves 101 FPS at 4K Ultra on a game with this GPU demonstrates that the card has sufficient headroom for the most demanding visual settings. The measured frame rates at 4K Medium (190 FPS) and 4K High (157 FPS) show that the GPU scales well with increasing quality presets, though the drop from Medium to Ultra at 4K is substantial, falling from 190 FPS to 101 FPS, a 46.8% reduction.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 578 FPS, which is the single highest measured value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 416 FPS, with a minimum of 354 FPS and a maximum of 478 FPS. The High preset averages 344 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 222 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline: 578, 416, 344, and 222 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 162 FPS, between Medium and High is 72 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 122 FPS. This non-linear scaling indicates that the Ultra preset imposes significantly more rendering work than High, likely through increased shadow quality, post-processing effects, or geometric detail.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 418 FPS. The Medium preset averages 301 FPS, with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 346 FPS. The High preset averages 249 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 160 FPS. The deltas between presets are similar to the 1080p pattern: Low to Medium drops 117 FPS, Medium to High drops 52 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 89 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p (160 FPS) is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors, and even the minimum FPS at Medium (256 FPS) is far above that threshold.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are lower but still substantial for 4K gaming. The Low preset averages 264 FPS. The Medium preset averages 190 FPS, with a minimum of 162 FPS and a maximum of 219 FPS. The High preset averages 157 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 101 FPS. The Low-to-Medium drop is 74 FPS, the Medium-to-High drop is 33 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra drop is 56 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the 101 FPS average means the game is still playable on a 100 Hz monitor, but it is close to the edge of what would be considered a high refresh rate experience. The Medium preset at 4K (190 FPS) offers a far more comfortable margin, with a minimum FPS of 162 ensuring that frame times remain consistent even during demanding scenes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo produces 416 FPS with a minimum of 354 FPS, meaning the frame rate never drops below 354 FPS even in the most demanding moments. At 1440p Medium, the average is 301 FPS with a minimum of 256 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 190 FPS with a minimum of 162 FPS. In every case, the minimum FPS is high enough to prevent noticeable stuttering or frame pacing issues.

The High preset is also viable, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High, the average is 344 FPS; at 1440p High, it is 249 FPS. These are excellent numbers for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. At 4K High, the average of 157 FPS is still very good, but the lack of a measured minimum FPS value means there is less certainty about worst-case performance. The Ultra preset at 4K (101 FPS) is the only configuration that approaches the lower boundary of high refresh rate gaming, and for users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz 4K displays, the Medium or High presets would provide a more consistent experience.

The Low preset, while producing the highest frame rates (578 FPS at 1080p, 418 FPS at 1440p, 264 FPS at 4K), sacrifices visual fidelity to such a degree that it is unlikely to be the preferred choice for a game like Undisputed, where visual presentation is part of the experience. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot: it delivers frame rates that are more than sufficient for any current display technology while presumably maintaining a reasonable level of visual quality. For users with 240 Hz or 360 Hz monitors at 1080p, the High preset at 344 FPS would be the better choice, as it maintains a frame rate above common high-refresh thresholds while offering better visuals than Medium.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest average FPS is 578, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 144 FPS at 4K in Undisputed?

A: Yes. The Medium preset averages 190 FPS with a minimum of 162 FPS, and the High preset averages 157 FPS. Only the Ultra preset falls below 144 FPS, averaging 101 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 249. At 3840x2160 High, it drops to 157 FPS, a reduction of 92 FPS or approximately 36.9%.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 256 FPS, with a maximum of 346 FPS and an average of 301 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested combinations in Undisputed?

A: This combo ranks 1st out of 2,813 tested combinations, making it the highest-performing pairing in the database for this game.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra, and is it playable?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 101 FPS. This is playable on a 100 Hz monitor, though it is the lowest measured average in the dataset and may not be ideal for users who prefer higher refresh rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process, containing 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The base clock is 4.70 GHz, boosting to 5.20 GHz. The cache configuration is substantial: 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, includes integrated Radeon Graphics, and is unlocked for overclocking. The TDP is 120 W, and it was released on 2024-11-06 with a launch MSRP of $479.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 9800X3D demonstrates strong performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 23,230, with a single-core score of 2,080. The Geekbench multicore score is 18,696, and the single-core score is 2,964. The Passmark multithread score is 40,009, with a single-thread score of 4,430. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1,212 in single-thread to 10,081 in 16-thread tests, indicating that the processor utilizes its cores effectively as thread counts increase.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 578 FPS, which requires the CPU to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates at a rate of nearly 10,000 frames per second. The 16 threads ensure that background tasks and game engine threads do not starve the main rendering thread. The 96 MB of L3 cache is particularly relevant for a sports game like Undisputed, where physics calculations, animation blending, and AI decision-making for boxers all benefit from fast access to frequently used data. The 5.20 GHz boost clock provides the single-thread performance needed for the main game loop, while the 8 cores handle the parallel workloads of physics and AI across multiple fighters.

The nearest rival data shows that the 9800X3D's synthetic benchmark scores are within 1% of several other processors, including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (0.4% lower), AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.7% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (0.7% lower), and AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (0.8% higher). Despite this near-parity in synthetic tests, the combo achieves the top rank in Undisputed, suggesting that the 9800X3D's specific characteristics — particularly its large L3 cache and high boost clock — translate into a measurable advantage in this game's real-world workload. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system at any resolution or settings preset, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high even at 4K Ultra.