Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a highly variable experience in Undisputed, with performance heavily dependent on the chosen resolution and quality preset. The measured data shows this combo ranks 2163rd out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. While the 12-core processor provides ample headroom, the 8 GB graphics card becomes the primary constraint as resolution scales, creating a clear division between high-refresh-rate 1080p gameplay and more demanding 4K scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals a GPU-bound system at higher resolutions. At High settings, average frame rates fall from 150 FPS at 1920x1080 to 109 FPS at 2560x1440, a 27% reduction, and then further to 69 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 54% total decline from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor as pixel count increases, with the processor's capabilities becoming less relevant at 4K.

The Ultra preset shows an even more pronounced scaling curve. At 1080p, the combo achieves 97 FPS average, which drops to 70 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then plummets to 44 FPS at 4K, a 55% reduction from 1080p. The 44 FPS result at 4K Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most users consider playable, confirming that this setting combination is not viable for smooth gameplay. The data suggests the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the highest quality textures and effects at 4K.

Low settings provide the clearest picture of the scaling behavior. The transition from 252 FPS at 1080p to 182 FPS at 1440p represents a 28% drop, while the move to 115 FPS at 4K shows a 54% reduction from 1080p. Interestingly, the percentage drops remain remarkably consistent across all quality presets, suggesting that resolution scaling is governed primarily by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than specific settings. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 283.2 GTexel/s texture rate appear to be the governing factors.

The Medium preset offers the only complete FPS data with minimum and maximum values. At 1080p, the 182 FPS average comes with a 154 FPS minimum and 209 FPS maximum, showing a 30% spread between minimum and maximum. At 1440p, the average drops to 131 FPS with a 112 FPS minimum and 151 FPS maximum, while 4K yields 83 FPS average with 71 FPS minimum and 95 FPS maximum. The relatively narrow minimum-to-maximum spread at each resolution indicates consistent frame pacing without severe stuttering, which is positive for a sports title where smooth animations matter.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node and contains 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates across a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K with higher quality settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It also features 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, though these are unlikely to be heavily utilized in a sports title like Undisputed. The base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz provide the foundation for the measured performance, with the FP32 throughput rated at 9.062 TFLOPS. The 215 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a power-hungry card, requiring a 550 W suggested PSU and both a 6-pin and 8-pin power connector.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480 (1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% higher). The RTX 2070 SUPER trails all of these by small margins, indicating it sits just below a performance tier that includes both newer laptop GPUs and current desktop offerings.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is the most likely bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings. The measured 44 FPS at that configuration suggests the GPU is running out of memory or hitting bandwidth limitations, causing the large performance drop from the 70 FPS at 1440p Ultra. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable for the era, struggles to feed the shading units at 4K resolutions with high-quality textures, resulting in the sub-60 FPS performance observed in the data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves a rank of 2163 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 58th percentile of all configurations. This mid-pack position reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component is severely mismatched, but the GPU's age limits the overall potential. The rank is more indicative of the GPU's standing than the CPU's, given that the processor outperforms its rivals in synthetic benchmarks.

The Ryzen 9 5900X sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H with a score of 41263 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41208 (0.4% lower). The only rival with a higher score is the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576, which edges out the Ryzen by 0.5%. This grouping shows the 5900X is competitively positioned among modern processors, with the 12-core, 24-thread configuration providing substantial multi-threaded performance.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking is notably lower than the CPU's 87th percentile, creating an imbalance in the combo. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20282 places it just below the Quadro M4000M and RTX 3070 Mobile, both of which outperform it by about 1%. This gap becomes more pronounced in gaming workloads where the older Turing architecture lacks some of the optimizations found in newer GPUs. The combo rank of 2163 suggests that while the processor is capable of keeping up, the graphics card holds the system back from higher positions in the database.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 at High settings delivers 150 FPS average, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p High, the average drops to 109 FPS, still playable, while 4K High falls to 69 FPS. For maximum smoothness, 1080p Low achieves 252 FPS average.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the combo achieves 115 FPS average, and at 4K Medium it reaches 83 FPS with a 71 FPS minimum. However, 4K High drops to 69 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and 0.4% higher than both the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is the only close rival with a higher score at 41576, 0.5% above the Ryzen.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER the bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark data suggests yes, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's percentile rank of 65 is significantly lower than the CPU's 87, and the measured FPS drops of 54-55% from 1080p to 4K indicate the graphics card is the limiting factor. The GPU also trails its nearest rivals by 1-1.5% in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The maximum FPS observed is 252, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest maximum FPS recorded in a preset with full data is 209 at 1080p Medium, while the 1440p Medium preset shows a maximum of 151 FPS and 4K Medium reaches 95 FPS.

Q: How consistent is the frame rate across resolutions?

A: The Medium preset provides the only complete minimum/maximum data. At 1080p, the spread is 154 to 209 FPS around a 182 average. At 1440p, it ranges from 112 to 151 FPS around 131 average. At 4K, the range is 71 to 95 FPS around 83 average. The consistent spread of roughly 30% suggests stable frame pacing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured dataset for this combo in Undisputed covers four resolutions and four quality presets, though only the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum values.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 252 FPS, followed by Medium at 182 FPS with a range of 154 to 209 FPS. High settings produce 150 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 97 FPS. The 1080p results show this resolution is well within the GPU's comfort zone, with even Ultra settings maintaining nearly triple-digit frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 182 FPS average, a notable 28% reduction from 1080p. Medium settings deliver 131 FPS with a 112 to 151 FPS range, while High produces 109 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 70 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 28% decrease from the 1080p Ultra result. The 1440p data indicates the GPU can handle most settings at this resolution, though Ultra approaches the edge of acceptable performance.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more punishing. Low settings achieve 115 FPS average, Medium delivers 83 FPS with a 71 to 95 FPS range, and High drops to 69 FPS. Ultra settings produce only 44 FPS average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K results clearly show the GPU's limitations, with the 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth struggling to maintain performance at this resolution.

The percentage drops between resolutions are remarkably consistent across presets. From 1080p to 1440p, the average reduction is approximately 27-28% across all settings. From 1440p to 4K, the reduction is approximately 37% across all settings. From 1080p to 4K, the total reduction is approximately 54-55%. This consistency indicates the performance scaling is determined by pixel count rather than specific settings, pointing to the GPU's fixed fill rate and memory bandwidth as the limiting factors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X provides substantial processing power with 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache, split across the 12 cores, helps reduce memory latency in gaming workloads. The 7 nm process node from TSMC allows for efficient operation with a 105 W TDP.

The processor's benchmark scores demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 16262 points in multi-core and 1527 points in single-core. Geekbench scores show 14118 multi-core and 2083 single-core. PassMark results are particularly strong, with 39002 in multi-thread and 3469 in single-thread tests. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 941 in single-thread to 10075 in max-threads, indicating effective utilization of all 12 cores.

In Undisputed, a sports title that likely does not heavily utilize all 12 cores, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more important. The 1527 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 941 3DMark single-thread score suggest the processor can handle the game's logic and physics without bottlenecking the GPU. The 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms this is a high-end processor, and the 0.3-0.5% differences from its nearest rivals indicate it remains competitive with modern mobile and desktop parts.

The CPU's 12-core configuration provides headroom for background tasks and streaming, but the measured FPS data suggests it is not the limiting factor in this combo. The consistent 54-55% FPS drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings point to the GPU as the primary constraint. The Ryzen 9 5900X's 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock ensure it can feed the RTX 2070 SUPER adequately at all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings in Undisputed with this combo. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset delivers 252 FPS average, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors and provides headroom for competitive play. The 1080p Medium preset at 182 FPS with a 154 FPS minimum remains excellent for high-refresh-rate displays, while offering improved visual quality.

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, 1440p High at 109 FPS average is a strong recommendation. This configuration provides good image quality without sacrificing smoothness, and the 109 FPS average is suitable for 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays. Players with 144 Hz monitors may prefer 1440p Medium at 131 FPS, which maintains frame rates above 112 FPS even in demanding scenes.

At 4K, the options are more constrained. The 4K Medium preset at 83 FPS with a 71 FPS minimum is the highest quality setting that maintains playable frame rates. This configuration avoids the sub-60 FPS results seen at 4K High (69 FPS) and 4K Ultra (44 FPS). Players with 4K displays should accept Medium settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold, as the 71 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during intense sequences.

The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves 97 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 70 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, and at 4K, the 44 FPS result is not recommended. The data suggests that Ultra settings provide diminishing returns in Undisputed relative to the performance cost, making High or Medium the preferred choices for most users regardless of resolution.