Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card ranks 2220th out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower third of the database. The pairing brings together a top-tier 2026 CPU with an end-of-life 2019 GPU, and the measured frame rates reflect this imbalance clearly across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that can deliver playable performance at 1080p and 1440p with adjustments, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K on higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination sits at rank 2220 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, which places it in the 21st percentile of all tested pairings. This is a modest result for a system built around a processor that achieves a 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs in general benchmark tests. The bottleneck is unmistakable: the RTX 2060, which sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, holds back the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's potential in this title.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D posts an average benchmark score of 58386, sitting within 0.1% of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115). The GPU, meanwhile, achieves an average benchmark score of 15290, nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta). The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6% ahead) and the Radeon RX 7600 (15171, 0.8% ahead), all clustering within a single percentage point.

In practical terms, this ranking means the combo delivers frame rates that are adequate for casual play but far from competitive. The gap between the CPU's 92nd percentile standing and the combo's 21st percentile game rank is a direct measure of how much the GPU constrains overall performance in Undisputed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 provides 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The card operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, while the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications define the GPU's capability in Undisputed, and the measured results show a clear ceiling.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, but the frame rate data suggests the GPU's compute throughput, not memory capacity, is the primary constraint. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 37 FPS, while dropping to 4K Low raises this to 95 FPS — a 2.6x improvement that points to heavy reliance on shading units and texture fill rather than memory limits. The GPU's 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs deliver 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is modest by current standards.

The RTX 2060's 58th percentile GPU ranking and its proximity to the GTX 580 (0% delta) in average benchmark scores illustrate its age. The card's 12 nm process node and 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die make it a large, power-hungry design by today's metrics. In Undisputed, the GPU's role is decisive: every resolution and settings change produces frame rate shifts consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, especially at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings deliver the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields 150 FPS average with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the combo: it delivers smooth, competitive frame rates above the 144 Hz refresh threshold common on modern monitors. The High preset at 1080p drops to 124 FPS average, still playable but with less headroom, while Low reaches 209 FPS and Ultra falls to 80 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again provides the best balance, with 109 FPS average, 92 FPS minimum, and 125 FPS maximum. This remains comfortably playable. The High preset at 1440p produces 90 FPS average, which is acceptable for most players, while Low reaches 151 FPS and Ultra drops to 58 FPS. For 1440p gaming, Medium is the recommended choice; High is viable for those prioritizing visual quality over frame rate stability.

At 3840x2160, no preset delivers an ideal experience. Medium yields 69 FPS average with 58 FPS minimum and 79 FPS maximum — technically playable but with dips that could affect gameplay. High produces 57 FPS, Low reaches 95 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. For 4K, Low settings are the only option that maintains frame rates above 60 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. The data suggests 1080p Medium or 1440p Medium as the best overall experiences for this combo in Undisputed.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 1080p with high settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 124 FPS average at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is playable, though the Medium preset at 150 FPS average provides a smoother experience with more headroom.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 delivers 109 FPS average with a 92 FPS minimum and 125 FPS maximum. This is the most balanced option; High drops to 90 FPS and Ultra falls to 58 FPS.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings exceed 60 FPS, reaching 95 FPS average. Medium produces 69 FPS with dips to 58 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 57 and 37 FPS respectively. 4K gaming is possible only with significant visual compromises.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is within 0.1% of the GTX 580 (15283) and 0.6% behind the RTX 3050 OEM (15199). Its closest competitor, the Radeon 680M, scores 15270, a 0.1% difference.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 80. This is lower than the 124 FPS High preset and 150 FPS Medium, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant performance penalty on this GPU.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this pairing?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386 average, ranking in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K follow a pattern consistent with GPU limitation, not CPU limitation.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales across resolutions and what this indicates about the limiting component. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 150 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it drops to 109 FPS; at 4K Medium, it falls to 69 FPS. This progression shows a 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 37% further drop from 1440p to 4K.

The High preset follows a similar pattern: 124 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. That is a 27% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The Low preset shows 209 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K — drops of 28% and 37% respectively. The consistency of these percentage drops across presets indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect frame rates to plateau or decline less steeply at higher resolutions. Instead, the steady decline with each resolution increase, proportional across all settings, confirms the RTX 2060 is the constraint. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 8 cores at 4.70 GHz base clock are more than sufficient for Undisputed's demands; the GPU's 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput is what caps performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a Zen 5 architecture processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boosts to 5.60 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache pool, characteristic of the X3D line, benefits gaming workloads that rely on data locality.

In general benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 22807 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2228 in single-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 41318, with a single-thread score of 4704. These figures place it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58386. The nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58504, 0.2% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58826, 0.7% ahead), while it edges out the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115) by 0.5%.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with frame data, and the measured FPS indicates it does so without becoming a bottleneck. The 209 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates the CPU's capability to drive high frame rates when the GPU is less stressed. The fact that this drops to 95 FPS at 4K Low, with the same settings, reinforces that the GPU's fill rate and shading performance are the limiting factors. The CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock are more than adequate for this sports title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 209 FPS average
• Medium: 150 FPS average, 128 FPS minimum, 173 FPS maximum
• High: 124 FPS average
• Ultra: 80 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 151 FPS average
• Medium: 109 FPS average, 92 FPS minimum, 125 FPS maximum
• High: 90 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 95 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average, 58 FPS minimum, 79 FPS maximum
• High: 57 FPS average
• Ultra: 37 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing a fuller picture of frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 128 FPS minimum ensures no drops below playable thresholds. At 1440p Medium, the 92 FPS minimum is still solid. At 4K Medium, the 58 FPS minimum dips below 60, which may cause noticeable stutter on 60 Hz displays.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest penalties: 80 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K. These figures suggest that Ultra settings in Undisputed are too demanding for the RTX 2060 at any resolution, with 4K Ultra being effectively unplayable. The Low preset, conversely, shows the GPU's raw capability: 209 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K, demonstrating that the card can handle the game's geometry and physics when visual effects are minimized.

The data across all twelve measured configurations paints a consistent picture: the RTX 2060 is the performance limiter, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is not. Players seeking the best experience with this combo should target 1080p Medium or 1440p Medium, where frame rates remain well above 60 FPS with acceptable visual quality.