Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed shows a clear progression as resolution increases, but the shape of that curve reveals where the bottleneck sits. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 479 FPS average; at 1440p Low, that drops to 346 FPS; and at 4K Low, it falls to 219 FPS. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the lowest preset, which is substantial but not unexpected for a game that is primarily CPU-bound at lower resolutions.

However, the scaling pattern changes dramatically when settings are raised. At Ultra settings, the averages are 184 FPS at 1080p, 133 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. That is a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K as well, but the absolute numbers are much lower, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher presets. The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is telling: at 1080p, Low yields 479 FPS while Ultra yields 184 FPS, a 61% penalty for maxing out graphics. At 4K, the Low-to-Ultra gap is 219 FPS down to 84 FPS, a 62% penalty.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, even with Ultra settings, the framerate remains high enough that the CPU is still feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them in many scenarios. At 4K Ultra, the average of 84 FPS is the first point where the GPU is clearly saturated, as the resolution and settings combine to push pixel throughput demands beyond what the RTX 4080 can sustain at higher framerates. The Medium preset at 4K shows 158 FPS average with a minimum of 134 FPS, which indicates that the combo can handle 4K comfortably if the user is willing to step down from Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings (285 to 206 FPS, a 28% reduction) is less severe than the scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset (206 to 130 FPS, a 37% reduction). This increasing penalty with resolution is a classic signature of a GPU that is approaching its fill-rate and bandwidth limits. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth is clearly being taxed at 4K, especially with the heavier presets.

In summary, the resolution scaling data indicates that this combo is GPU-limited at 4K across all settings, but at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates means the GPU is the primary constraint only when settings are cranked to Ultra. For users targeting 1440p High or Medium, the system delivers well over 200 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. The 4K experience is playable but requires a settings trade-off to stay above 100 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5900X scores 9,075 in 3DMark's 16-thread test and 10,075 in the max-threads test, but only 941 in single-thread. Cinebench R23 results show 16,262 multi-core and 1,527 single-core. Geekbench multi-core is 14,118, and single-core is 2,083. PassMark multithread is 39,002, with single-thread at 3,469. These numbers place the CPU in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,376.

For Undisputed, a sports game, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the simulation of boxer AI and crowd dynamics. The 12 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for this workload, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low. The single-thread score of 941 in 3DMark is modest by modern standards, but the game does not appear to be heavily single-threaded, as the multi-thread performance scales well enough to keep framerates above 400 FPS at low settings.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the 5900X's average benchmark score of 41,376 is only 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41,263) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41,215). It is also 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41,208). However, it trails the Intel Core i7-14650HX by 0.5% (41,576). These deltas are minuscule, indicating that the 5900X is essentially performance-neutral relative to these newer mobile and desktop parts in general compute. For Undisputed specifically, the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck before the CPU's frame generation capacity is exhausted.

The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache is substantial and helps with data locality in simulation-heavy scenes. The 7 nm process and 105 W TDP mean the CPU runs within a reasonable power envelope, which is relevant for sustained gaming sessions. The 5900X's boost clock of 4.80 GHz is high enough to handle the game's per-frame logic without issue, and the 12 cores provide headroom for background tasks and streaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed. That places it in the top 6.6% of all combinations in the database. This is a strong result, but not a top-tier ranking, which reflects the fact that the RTX 4080 is an end-of-life product and the 5900X is from an older generation.

The ranking is driven by the GPU's performance more than the CPU's, as the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (1.1% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.7% higher). These are all within a few percent, so the RTX 4080 is not far behind its immediate successors or some higher-tier AMD parts.

Given that the combo is 246th out of 3,718, there are 245 combos that deliver higher frame rates in Undisputed. Those are likely to include newer GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RTX 4080 SUPER paired with faster CPUs. However, for the vast majority of users, a rank of 246 out of 3,718 means this system will run Undisputed at high settings with frame rates well above typical display refresh rates.

The combo's rank is also influenced by the game's relatively low system requirements compared to AAA shooters. Undisputed is a sports title, and the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system manages 84 FPS average. This is a playable framerate, but not one that takes full advantage of a 144 Hz or 240 Hz display. The rank of 246 suggests that users seeking 4K Ultra at 120+ FPS would need to look at higher-end GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The Medium preset includes minimum and maximum FPS values, while the other presets only report averages.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 479 FPS average
• Medium: 345 FPS average (min 293, max 396)
• High: 285 FPS average
• Ultra: 184 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 346 FPS average
• Medium: 249 FPS average (min 212, max 286)
• High: 206 FPS average
• Ultra: 133 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 219 FPS average
• Medium: 158 FPS average (min 134, max 181)
• High: 130 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

The Medium preset data provides the only min/max values, showing that the variance is roughly 20-30 FPS across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 293 to 396 FPS, a 103 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 212 to 286 FPS, a 74 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 134 to 181 FPS, a 47 FPS spread. This decreasing variance with higher resolution is consistent with the GPU becoming more consistently utilized at higher pixel counts.

When comparing across resolutions for the same settings, the 1080p-to-4K drop is consistent at roughly 54% for Low and Ultra, and 55% for High (285 to 130 FPS) and Medium (345 to 158 FPS). This uniformity suggests that the scaling is primarily driven by resolution rather than settings, which is expected for a GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

The highest measured framerate in the entire dataset is 479 FPS at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 84 FPS at 4K Ultra. The median across all 12 data points is approximately 207 FPS (average of the 6th and 7th values: 206 and 219). This indicates that the combo is capable of very high frame rates in most configurations, with only 4K Ultra dipping below 100 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 9,728 shading units, 304 tensor cores, 76 RT cores, and 112 ROPs. The GPU's base clock is 2,205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2,505 MHz. Memory is 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1,400 MHz, effective 22.4 Gbps.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1) performance, with a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The TDP is 320 W, and the card requires a 700 W power supply, using a single 16-pin connector. The physical dimensions are 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, making it a triple-slot card.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4080 scores 6,567 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 214,739 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 263,779 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark results include 34,457 in G3D, 20,671 in GPU Compute, and 1,239 in G2D. The GPU's average benchmark score is 54,247, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

For Undisputed, the GPU's role is to handle rendering of the boxing ring, fighters, crowds, and lighting effects. The 16 GB of VRAM is ample for this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the memory bandwidth and capacity are not likely to be exceeded. The 208 GB/s bandwidth difference relative to the 4080 SUPER (which scores 0.1% higher in average benchmarks) is negligible in practice, as the measured FPS data shows the RTX 4080 is capable of 4K High at 130 FPS.

The GPU's boost clock of 2,505 MHz is high for a 5 nm part, and the 76 RT cores are not heavily utilized in this sports title, as ray tracing is unlikely to be a major feature. The 304 tensor cores are also not stressed, as DLSS is not mentioned in the data. The GPU's performance in this game is therefore primarily limited by raw rasterization throughput and memory bandwidth.

At 4K Ultra, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the 84 FPS average. This is consistent with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking, which indicates that while it is a strong performer, it is not the fastest available. The RTX 4080 SUPER, which is only 0.1% faster in synthetic benchmarks, would likely deliver only marginally higher frame rates in Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate targets.

For 1080p displays, every preset delivers well above 144 FPS. Even Ultra at 184 FPS average is sufficient for a 144 Hz monitor, and the 285 FPS average at High provides headroom for a 240 Hz display. The Medium preset at 345 FPS is overkill for most monitors, but the minimum of 293 FPS ensures no drops below 240 Hz. For 1080p, the recommendation is to use High settings for the best visual quality without sacrificing frame rate stability, as the 285 FPS average is more than enough for any consumer display.

For 1440p, the situation is similar. Ultra delivers 133 FPS average, which is close to a 144 Hz target but leaves little margin for dips. High delivers 206 FPS, which is comfortable for 144 Hz and even allows for 240 Hz in less demanding scenes. Medium at 249 FPS is the sweet spot for competitive play, with a minimum of 212 FPS ensuring no drops below 200. For 1440p, High is recommended as the best balance, but users with 240 Hz monitors may prefer Medium.

For 4K, the choices are more constrained. Ultra delivers 84 FPS average, which is below 100 and may feel less smooth on high-refresh displays. High delivers 130 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for 144 Hz. Medium delivers 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 FPS, which is the best option for 4K 144 Hz gaming. Low delivers 219 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is significant. For 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it provides the highest frame rate that stays above 144 Hz on average, with a minimum above 130 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with the only data points that include minimum and maximum FPS, indicating a stable experience. The Low preset is only recommended for users seeking maximum frame rates at 1080p, where 479 FPS is achievable, but the visual compromise is substantial.

For users with variable refresh rate monitors, the High preset at 1440p (206 FPS) or Medium at 4K (158 FPS) are the most sensible choices, as they provide high averages with enough headroom to avoid noticeable stutters. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where the 184 FPS average is still smooth, but at higher resolutions, it should be avoided due to the sub-100 FPS results at 4K.

The data indicates that this combo is best utilized at 1440p, where the CPU and GPU work in harmony to deliver exceptional frame rates across all settings. At 4K, the user must accept a settings compromise, but Medium provides a high-quality experience that exceeds most console offerings.