Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a decisive performance profile in Undisputed, placing 246th out of 3718 tested combos. This pairing sits in the top 7% of all configurations, with the CPU leveraging its 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 architecture to feed the GPU effectively at every resolution and setting tier. The data indicates a system built for high-refresh-rate boxing, where the measured frames remain playable even under the heaviest Ultra preset at 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm TSMC process. It operates with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 4.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial, and the chip also carries 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, this processor scores 22,807 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,228 in single-core, while PassMark multi-thread performance reaches 41,318. These figures place the CPU at the 92nd percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 58,386. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900, which scores 58,115 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 at 58,826 (0.7% ahead). The data shows the 9850X3D is competitive at the top tier of desktop CPUs, with its high boost clock and large cache proving particularly relevant for frame pacing in a sports title.

For Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be one of consistent throughput rather than bottlenecking. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 479 FPS, a figure that nearly saturates the GPU's output capacity. The single-thread score of 2,228 in Cinebench R23 suggests that the game engine's simulation and physics threads are well-served, while the multi-thread score of 22,807 ensures that background tasks and AI calculations do not introduce stutter. The 96 MB L3 cache is an asset for holding ring-side data and opponent states, reducing memory latency during rapid exchanges. The measured frame rates show no signs of CPU limitation, as the scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings follows a pattern typical of GPU-bound workloads.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using a 5 nm TSMC process and the AD103 chip. It carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and memory runs at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). The card features 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. Its compute capability is rated at 48.74 TFLOPS for FP32, with a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s.

In benchmarks, the RTX 4080 scores 34,457 in PassMark G3D and 20,671 in GPU compute, placing it at the 86th percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 54,247, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209 (0.1% ahead). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by 2.6%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% behind. These results indicate a GPU that is slightly below the top of the 40-series stack but still formidable for high-resolution gaming.

In Undisputed, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's demands, even at 4K Ultra where the average frame rate drops to 84 FPS. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that texture streaming for fighter models and arena environments remains fluid, while the boost clock of 2505 MHz provides the raw shading power needed to push high pixel counts. The scaling between settings at 1440p — from 346 FPS at Low to 133 FPS at Ultra — shows a 2.6x performance range, which is consistent with a GPU that is the primary driver of frame rate changes. At 4K Ultra, the 84 FPS average still exceeds the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, indicating that the RTX 4080 has headroom to spare in this title.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — across three resolutions. The optimal choice depends on the user's display refresh rate and resolution, but the numbers reveal a clear sweet spot for most scenarios.

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 479 FPS, Medium 345 FPS, High 285 FPS, and Ultra 184 FPS. All four presets exceed 144 FPS, so the recommendation hinges on visual fidelity. Medium offers the best balance: it provides 345 FPS, which is 21% higher than High, while still retaining moderate visual effects. The jump from Medium to High costs 60 FPS (a 17% drop), but the visual improvement may not justify the loss for competitive play. Ultra at 184 FPS is still high, but the diminishing returns from High to Ultra are steep, with a 35% frame rate reduction.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low hits 346 FPS, Medium 249 FPS, High 206 FPS, and Ultra 133 FPS. For players with a 144 Hz monitor, High is the recommended choice: it delivers 206 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the refresh rate, while Medium's 249 FPS is overkill for most displays. Ultra at 133 FPS falls just below 144 Hz, so it is only advisable for those with a 120 Hz panel or those prioritizing visuals over frame rate. Medium remains a strong option if the user wants extra headroom for future patches or background tasks.

At 4K, the options narrow. Low produces 219 FPS, Medium 158 FPS, High 130 FPS, and Ultra 84 FPS. For a 4K 120 Hz display, Medium is the best fit, as 158 FPS exceeds the refresh rate and leaves room for frame time variance. High at 130 FPS is also viable for 120 Hz panels, but it sits closer to the limit. Ultra at 84 FPS is only recommended for users with a 60 Hz or 75 Hz display who demand maximum fidelity. The data shows that Medium at 4K offers the best experience: it is 28% faster than High and only 38% slower than Low, providing a visually rich presentation without sacrificing smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 6.6% of all configurations, which is a strong showing given the game's relatively modest hardware demands. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's substantial rasterization power.

Comparatively, the CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — the Intel Core i9-14900 and Intel Xeon w5-2545 — would likely land in similar positions when paired with equivalent GPUs, but the 9850X3D's 96 MB L3 cache gives it an edge in frame consistency. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster in average benchmark score, suggesting that this combo's rank is not significantly diminished by the GPU choice. The data shows that the combo is positioned just below the very top-tier systems (e.g., RTX 4090 or 5090 pairings) but outperforms the vast majority of mid-range and entry-level configurations.

The 246th rank also indicates that there are 245 combos ahead of it, which likely include higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer 50-series cards. However, within the context of the 40-series, this pairing is near the apex. The ranking suggests that for Undisputed, the RTX 4080 is not the limiting factor; even at 4K Ultra, the 84 FPS average is respectable, and the CPU's role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across resolutions, which clarifies whether the CPU or GPU is the bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 285 FPS at 1080p to 206 FPS at 1440p (a 28% reduction), and then to 130 FPS at 4K (a 37% further reduction). This pattern is characteristic of GPU-bound performance: as pixel count increases, the GPU's workload grows disproportionately, while the CPU's frame generation rate remains constant.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The system delivers 479 FPS at 1080p, 346 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and 219 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is nearly identical (28%) across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings — with Medium at 345 to 249 FPS (28%), High at 285 to 206 FPS (28%), and Ultra at 184 to 133 FPS (28%) — indicates a consistent GPU scaling curve. This consistency suggests that the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rate reductions are purely attributable to pixel count increases.

The 4K to 1440p drops are also uniform: Low falls from 346 to 219 FPS (37%), Medium from 249 to 158 FPS (37%), High from 206 to 130 FPS (37%), and Ultra from 133 to 84 FPS (37%). This 37% reduction across all settings at the 4K step is a strong indicator of GPU memory bandwidth limitations or shading unit saturation, rather than CPU cache or thread constraints. The RTX 4080's 716.8 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for most titles, but at 4K, the texture and pixel workload begins to strain the memory subsystem, leading to the observed scaling. The CPU's 96 MB L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are not factors in this drop, as they would manifest as inconsistent scaling percentages or a plateau at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

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

1080p:

• Low: 479 FPS average
• Medium: 345 FPS average, with a minimum of 293 FPS and maximum of 396 FPS
• High: 285 FPS average
• Ultra: 184 FPS average

1440p:

• Low: 346 FPS average
• Medium: 249 FPS average, with a minimum of 212 FPS and maximum of 286 FPS
• High: 206 FPS average
• Ultra: 133 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 219 FPS average
• Medium: 158 FPS average, with a minimum of 134 FPS and maximum of 181 FPS
• High: 130 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, which provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 293 and 396 FPS, a range of 103 FPS that indicates some variance, likely from crowd animations or dynamic lighting. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 74 FPS (212 to 286), and at 4K Medium, it tightens further to 47 FPS (134 to 181). This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's workload becomes more consistent, reducing frame time spikes. The minimum 4K Medium value of 134 FPS is still above 120 Hz, ensuring a smooth experience on high-refresh displays.

Across all settings, the 1080p Low figure of 479 FPS is the highest recorded, while the 4K Ultra figure of 84 FPS is the lowest. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: at 1080p, Ultra is 62% slower than Low; at 1440p, it is 62% slower; and at 4K, it is 62% slower. This consistency reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the workload, as the relative cost of Ultra settings does not change with resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1440p, the High preset delivers 206 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz. For 1080p, even Ultra at 184 FPS exceeds the refresh rate. At 4K, Medium at 158 FPS is the recommended choice for 120 Hz panels, while High at 130 FPS falls short of 144 Hz.

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

A: The combo ranks 246th out of 3,718 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.6% of all systems. This position reflects the high performance of both the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and RTX 4080, with the CPU at the 92nd percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile in their respective synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent at 28% and 37% across all settings, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound scaling. The CPU's high single-thread score of 2,228 in Cinebench R23 ensures it does not bottleneck at any resolution.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for this combo?

A: The only settings with recorded minimums are Medium presets. At 1080p, the minimum is 293 FPS; at 1440p, it is 212 FPS; and at 4K, it is 134 FPS. These values indicate that even in the worst-case frames, the system remains above 120 FPS at all resolutions for this preset.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% lower.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to the Intel Core i9-14900?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58,386, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900's score of 58,115. This places them in the same performance tier, with the Ryzen holding a slight edge in the average of all tested workloads.