Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, placing this pairing at rank 86 out of 2,813 tested combos. The data shows a system capable of delivering high refresh rates even at maximum settings, though the measured rows reveal distinct scaling characteristics across resolutions and presets. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to determine the optimal settings, examine the roles of the GPU and CPU, and contextualize the pairing's overall standing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for this combination shows that the Ultra preset produces the most demanding workload, yielding an average of 208 FPS at 1920x1080, 150 FPS at 2560x1440, and 95 FPS at 3840x2160. These are all playable frame rates, but the dramatic drop at 4K suggests diminishing returns for the visual fidelity gained. The High preset offers a more balanced approach, with averages of 323 FPS at 1080p, 233 FPS at 1440p, and 148 FPS at 4K—the latter still maintaining a high refresh rate experience. For users prioritizing smoothness above all, the Low preset produces extraordinary frame rates, reaching 542 FPS at 1080p and 392 FPS at 1440p, but this sacrifices the game's visual presentation.

Benchmark results indicate that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this hardware. It provides a substantial uplift over High—390 FPS versus 323 FPS at 1080p, 282 FPS versus 233 FPS at 1440p, and 178 FPS versus 148 FPS at 4K—while likely retaining most of the visual quality improvements over Low. The Medium preset also has the only complete FPS range data in the pack, with a minimum of 332 FPS and maximum of 449 FPS at 1080p, 240 to 324 FPS at 1440p, and 152 to 205 FPS at 4K. This consistency across resolutions makes Medium the recommended choice for the best experience per the measured rows. The gap between Medium and Ultra is steep—roughly 46% lower average FPS at 4K (95 vs 178)—suggesting that Ultra's additional visual features come at a disproportionate performance cost. For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, Medium at 1440p, with its 282 FPS average, offers the best combination of speed and image quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant force in this configuration. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Undisputed at any resolution. The GPU's clock speeds—a base of 2017 MHz and boost of 2407 MHz—combined with 21,760 shading units, allow it to push the frame rates seen in the measured data. The architecture's raw compute capability, listed at 104.8 TFLOPS for FP32, directly correlates with the high averages observed even at 4K Ultra, where the combo still manages 95 FPS.

The GPU's memory configuration is particularly relevant for Undisputed. The 32 GB capacity means there is no practical risk of VRAM limitation in this title, which is reflected in the performance scaling. The bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets do not become a bottleneck, even at 3840x2160. The RTX 5090's benchmark scores reinforce its standing; its Passmark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 are indicative of a top-tier part. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of the FPS differences between settings, as the CPU's role becomes less pronounced at lower resolutions where the GPU is less constrained.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected pattern of performance decline as resolution increases. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 390 at 1920x1080 to 282 at 2560x1440—a 28% decrease—and then to 178 at 3840x2160, a 37% further decrease from 1440p. This scaling is not linear; the transition from 1440p to 4K (a 2.25x increase in pixel count) results in a 37% FPS drop, whereas the transition from 1080p to 1440p (a 1.78x increase) results in a 28% drop. This suggests that the GPU is beginning to hit a more constrained workload at 4K, though the absolute numbers remain high.

For the High preset, the scaling is similar: 323 FPS at 1080p, 233 FPS at 1440p (down 28%), and 148 FPS at 4K (down 36% from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the steepest relative decline, with 208 FPS at 1080p falling to 150 FPS at 1440p (down 28%) and then to 95 FPS at 4K (down 37% from 1440p). This consistent pattern across settings—where the 4K drop is always more severe than the 1440p drop—indicates that the limiting component is the GPU's rendering throughput as pixel count increases. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; if it were, the FPS would remain flat or decline less proportionally to the resolution increase. The data confirms that Undisputed is heavily GPU-bound at these settings, with the RTX 5090's capabilities dictating the ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured dataset provides a full picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 542 FPS, Medium 390 FPS, High 323 FPS, and Ultra 208 FPS. The Medium preset's frame range of 332 to 449 FPS shows a tight grouping, indicating stable frame pacing. The High preset at 1080p, with 323 FPS, is already far beyond what most displays can show, making it a viable choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 392 FPS for Low, 282 FPS for Medium, 233 FPS for High, and 150 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset's range of 240 to 324 FPS is notable; even the minimum exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 150 FPS, remains competitive for high-refresh-rate gaming, though the visual gains over High or Medium are questionable given the performance difference.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings produce 248 FPS, Medium 178 FPS, High 148 FPS, and Ultra 95 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 152 to 205 FPS range, offers a compelling experience for 4K high-refresh displays. The High preset at 148 FPS is also respectable. The Ultra preset drops below the 100 FPS threshold, which may be noticeable in a fast-paced sports title. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration where the combo falls short of a very high refresh rate target, but even then, 95 FPS is far from unplayable.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination holds a combo rank of 86 out of 2,813 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 3% of all tested systems, reflecting the high-end nature of both components. The rank is a holistic measure of the pairing's performance across the measured scenarios, and the data shows a system that excels particularly at lower resolutions, where it achieves some of the highest FPS values in the database.

The GPU's individual standing is strong, with a percentile of 92 versus all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 79,842. Its nearest rivals—the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (avg score 79,605, delta 0.3%), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, delta 0.6%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, delta 1.1%)—are all within a narrow margin, but the RTX 5090's gaming-focused architecture and massive memory capacity give it an edge in a title like Undisputed. The CPU also performs at a 92nd percentile level, with an average benchmark score of 58,386. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58,323, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core i9-14900 (58,115, delta 0.5%), showing that the 9850X3D is competitive with other top processors. The combo's rank of 86, while not the absolute top, reflects the synergy between these two parts, with no single component dragging down the overall result.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a 9000-series processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz, combined with 96 MB of shared L3 cache, provide strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. In Undisputed, a sports title that may rely on physics and AI calculations, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to keep it busy. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck; the GPU is. However, the CPU's high clocks and large cache help maintain high minimum frame rates, preventing stutter.

The CPU's benchmark scores show its capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,807 and single-core score of 2,228 indicate robust processing power. The Passmark multi-thread score of 41,318 and single-thread score of 4,704 further confirm this. In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's 16 threads can handle game logic and background tasks, while the 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures quick responses to single-threaded workloads. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus is adequate for feeding the GPU, and the 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth for the RTX 5090. The data shows that the CPU is a capable partner, allowing the GPU to reach its full potential, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p where CPU overhead is typically more visible.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 390 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 332 FPS and a maximum of 449 FPS.

Q: Does the combo maintain high frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 148 FPS on average, and the Medium preset delivers 178 FPS. Even the Ultra preset achieves 95 FPS, which is playable.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's memory size affect performance in this game?

A: With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, the RTX 5090 has ample capacity and bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) for any resolution in Undisputed, preventing VRAM from being a limiting factor.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. FPS scales consistently with resolution changes, dropping more steeply to 4K, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios rather than CPU bottlenecks.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination is ranked 86 out of 2,813 tested combos for Undisputed.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its multi-core in this title?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2,228, and its multi-core score is 22,807. In Undisputed, the high single-core performance helps with game logic, while the multi-core capability supports background tasks, but the overall frame rate is primarily dictated by the GPU.