Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers an exceptionally playable experience in Undisputed, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows a system that is fundamentally capable of maintaining high frame rates across all tested settings, though users targeting 4K Ultra will need to accept a significant compromise. This pairing ranks in the 878th position out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all hardware pairings for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 274.8 FPS, while the jump to 1440p Low drops this to 199.7 FPS, and 4K Low further reduces it to 128 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the RTX 4060’s rendering capabilities are the limiting factor. The pattern holds across all quality presets, with the gap between resolutions widening as settings increase.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The system delivers 164.4 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 73.9 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K drop of 55% shows that the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are increasingly strained at higher pixel counts. Interestingly, the CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads never appear to bottleneck these results, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra scenario at 51 FPS still leaves substantial headroom for the Ryzen 9 5900X.

The scaling behavior suggests that Undisputed is not particularly demanding on processor resources at lower resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 169.6 FPS (274.8 vs 105.2), while at 4K this gap narrows to 77 FPS (128 vs 51). This compression of performance at higher resolutions is the signature of a GPU-limited workload, confirming that the RTX 4060’s 3072 shading units are the decisive component in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for competitive play?

A: The data shows 1080p Low delivers 274.8 FPS, which is the highest measured result. For players prioritizing maximum responsiveness, this setting provides the largest performance margin.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X scores 39453 on average, sitting between the AMD EPYC 4245P at 39383 (0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-13700 at 39857 (1% behind). This places the processor in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the combo produces 73.9 FPS, which is playable, while 4K Ultra drops to 51 FPS. The 4K Low setting at 128 FPS offers the best 4K experience.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance tier relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4060 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 23181. It trades blows with the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 23321 (0.6% higher).

Q: Is this combo better at higher or lower settings?

A: The system scales well across all settings, but the largest absolute gains come from reducing quality. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low yields a gain of 169.6 FPS, while at 4K the same change yields 77 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance impact this game?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X scores 33150 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, indicating substantial processing power. However, the game’s frame rates suggest it does not heavily utilize all 12 cores, as even the lowest FPS results are not CPU-limited.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This processor, built on a 7 nm process with 64 MB of L3 cache, demonstrates significant compute capability in synthetic benchmarks, scoring 9075 in the 3DMark 16-thread test and 33150 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. For Undisputed, however, the CPU appears to provide ample headroom, as frame rates do not show signs of processor limitation even at 1080p Low where the system reaches 274.8 FPS.

The processor’s 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39453, places it in strong company. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700F (39095, 0.9% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (39747, 0.7% higher). This context suggests the CPU is more than adequate for this sports title, which likely relies more on single-thread performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4680 indicate strong per-core performance that supports high frame rates without becoming a constraint.

In practical terms, the CPU’s role in this pairing is to ensure the GPU can operate without interruption. The measured FPS data shows consistent scaling that tracks GPU load rather than CPU capability, meaning the Ryzen 9 5900X is unlikely to be the reason for any performance shortfalls. Users with less powerful processors might see different results, but this combination demonstrates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low produces 274.8 FPS, Medium yields 193.5 FPS, High achieves 164.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 105.2 FPS. These results show a clear hierarchy, with each quality increase costing approximately 30-70 FPS. The spread from Lowest to Highest settings represents a 62% performance loss when moving to Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain strong but show the GPU’s workload increasing. Low delivers 199.7 FPS, Medium provides 139.6 FPS, High reaches 120 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent, averaging about 30% fewer frames, which aligns with the increased pixel count of 78%.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 begins to show its limits. Low produces 128 FPS, Medium delivers 90.6 FPS, High achieves 73.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51 FPS. While even the lowest result at 4K Ultra is technically playable, the 51 FPS figure represents a 81% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This data indicates that 4K gaming is viable but requires settings management to maintain smooth performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4060 ranks 878th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 55th percentile of all pairings. This mid-pack ranking reflects a balanced system that performs well but does not reach the upper echelons of the charts. The rank suggests that while this combo delivers solid frame rates, there are many higher-performing pairings available.

The ranking is influenced by both components’ individual strengths and weaknesses. The CPU’s 90th percentile standing helps boost the combo’s position, while the GPU’s 66th percentile performance pulls it toward the middle. The result is a pairing that should satisfy most players seeking high refresh rate gaming at 1080p or 1440p, but which may feel constrained at 4K Ultra settings.

The data indicates that the combo’s ranking is driven primarily by the GPU’s capabilities. Given that the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative terms, users seeking a higher rank could consider pairing this processor with a more powerful graphics card. However, for the target resolution of 1440p, this combo ranks reasonably well, with the 120 FPS High setting representing a strong gaming experience.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the most compelling option. This setting delivers 139.6 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors while providing better visuals than Low. The 1440p Medium result is 45% higher than the 1080p Ultra result at 105.2 FPS, demonstrating that resolution and settings trade-offs favor this configuration.

Players with 1080p monitors should consider High settings at 164.4 FPS, which provides excellent visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates above 144 Hz. For those seeking maximum responsiveness, 1080p Low at 274.8 FPS is the clear choice, though visual fidelity suffers. At 4K, the Medium preset at 90.6 FPS provides the most playable experience, as Ultra dips to 51 FPS and may feel less smooth.

The data suggests avoiding 4K Ultra entirely, as the 51 FPS result falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. Instead, 4K Medium at 90.6 FPS or 4K Low at 128 FPS offers superior performance with acceptable visual trade-offs. The 1440p Ultra setting at 77.5 FPS represents a middle ground for users who want higher quality but cannot tolerate the 4K Ultra penalty.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines operate at a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The GPU’s performance in Undisputed directly reflects these specifications, with the 8 GB memory capacity being sufficient for the tested resolutions but the memory bandwidth potentially limiting at 4K.

The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 23181 place it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, 0.6% higher) and the Intel Arc B580 (23021, 0.7% lower), showing that the RTX 4060 is closely matched with other mid-range options. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 and Passmark G3D score of 19545 provide context for its overall compute capability.

In this game, the GPU’s role is decisive. The measured FPS data shows that the RTX 4060 determines the performance ceiling at every resolution and setting combination. The 5 nm process node and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power enable the GPU to handle Undisputed’s demands, but the 128-bit memory interface becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth struggles to feed the render pipeline efficiently. This explains why the 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS is substantially lower than the 1080p Low result, with the gap widening as settings increase.