Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a dominant performance profile in Undisputed, ranking 41st out of 2,813 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.5% of all configurations. This combination leverages the 12-core, 24-thread Zen 3 processor with a 4.80 GHz boost clock alongside the Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, producing frame rates that range from 101 FPS at 4K Ultra to 540 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, yet still maintains exceptional headroom even at the most demanding settings, making it a top-tier choice for competitive play and high-refresh-rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 41 out of 2,813 tested configurations places it in the 98.5th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings tested in Undisputed. This is a remarkable position, especially considering the game's release date of October 2023, which predates the RTX 5090 D's January 2025 launch. The ranking suggests that the combination of the Ryzen 9 5900X's strong multi-threaded throughput and the RTX 5090 D's massive compute resources creates a synergy that excels in this sports title.

Looking at the individual component percentiles, the CPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The combo's overall rank exceeds both individual percentiles, indicating that this pairing extracts more performance from the hardware than either component would suggest independently. The Ryzen 9 5900X's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H with a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also at 0.4%, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX trails by -0.5%. These extremely tight margins in synthetic benchmarks (all within 0.5%) highlight that the 5900X's real-world gaming advantage comes from its specific architectural strengths rather than raw compute dominance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals present a more complex picture. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 1.1% higher on average, while the RX 6850M XT trails by -1.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (both 12 GB and 16 GB) trail by -2.1% and -2.4% respectively. These are mobile and datacenter parts, which makes the RTX 5090 D's position particularly interesting—it sits among these rivals despite being a desktop flagship with vastly different power characteristics. The 92nd percentile GPU ranking combined with the 41st overall combo rank suggests that in Undisputed specifically, the RTX 5090 D's unique feature set (including its 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth) provides outsized benefits compared to its synthetic benchmark positioning.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D overkill for Undisputed at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo produces 540 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it still manages 222 FPS. Given that most high-refresh-rate monitors cap at 360 Hz, the 1080p Low result exceeds what any current display can show, while 1080p Ultra remains well above 200 FPS, suggesting the GPU is only fully utilized at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU's 12-core/24-thread configuration impact performance?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X's 12 cores and 24 threads, with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, appear sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 D at all tested settings. The 3DMark max threads score of 10,075 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,262 indicate strong parallel throughput, which prevents CPU bottlenecks even at 4K where frame rates remain above 100 FPS at all settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the gap from Low to Ultra is 318 FPS (540 to 222). At 1440p, the gap narrows to 258 FPS (418 to 160). At 4K, the gap tightens further to 163 FPS (264 to 101). This progressive narrowing suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: Does the 32 GB VRAM provide any advantage in Undisputed?

A: The 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that VRAM capacity is never a constraint in this game. Even at 4K Ultra, where the highest memory pressure would occur, the system maintains 101 FPS, indicating no VRAM-related stutters or texture streaming issues.

Q: How does this combo compare to the CPU's nearest rivals in gaming?

A: The CPU's nearest rivals (Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, 356H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440) all score within 0.4% in synthetic benchmarks. However, the 5900X's desktop-class architecture with 64 MB of L3 cache likely provides better gaming performance in Undisputed, as evidenced by the combo's top-1.5% overall ranking.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K Ultra with this hardware?

A: The measured data shows 101 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest recorded frame rate across all tested configurations but remains comfortably above 60 FPS, making 4K Ultra a viable option for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals distinct performance characteristics at each quality preset. At Low settings, the drop from 540 FPS at 1080p to 264 FPS at 4K represents a 51.1% reduction, while at High settings, the drop from 344 to 157 FPS is a 54.4% reduction. Medium settings show a drop from 416 to 190 FPS (54.3% reduction), and Ultra settings drop from 222 to 101 FPS (54.5% reduction). The remarkable consistency of this ~54% scaling across all settings (except Low's 51.1%) indicates that the performance limiting factor transitions smoothly as resolution increases.

This scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-limited, as evidenced by the 540 FPS Low result which likely exceeds what the Ryzen 9 5900X can consistently feed the GPU. The fact that Low settings at 1080p achieve 540 FPS while High settings at 1080p only drop to 344 FPS (a 36.3% reduction) points to GPU load increasing with settings, but the CPU still maintaining adequate frame pacing. By 4K, the scaling becomes more uniform across settings, with the gap between Low (264 FPS) and Ultra (101 FPS) being a 61.7% reduction—this is where the RTX 5090 D's compute resources are fully engaged, and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 941 becomes less relevant.

The data implies that at 1440p, the system finds its balance point. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 301 FPS with a minimum of 256 FPS and maximum of 346 FPS, showing only a 29.9% reduction from 1080p Medium. This suggests 1440p is the resolution where both components are utilized effectively without either becoming a bottleneck. The 4K results, while still impressive, show the GPU beginning to dominate the performance equation, with the 101 FPS Ultra result being the only configuration that approaches typical 60 Hz display limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers extraordinary frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 540 FPS average, which is the highest recorded result in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 416 FPS average with a range of 354 to 478 FPS, while High settings reach 344 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers 222 FPS, which remains well above the refresh rate of most high-end gaming monitors. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 58.9% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the RTX 5090 D's shading units (21,760) and texture mapping units (680) are being progressively loaded with additional work.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional. Low settings achieve 418 FPS, Medium delivers 301 FPS (256-346 FPS range), High reaches 249 FPS, and Ultra produces 160 FPS. The 1440p Low to Ultra reduction is 61.7%, slightly higher than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a tighter variance (256-346 FPS) compared to 1080p Medium (354-478 FPS), indicating more consistent frame pacing as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates reflect the GPU's capability at 8.3 million pixels. Low settings achieve 264 FPS, Medium delivers 190 FPS (162-219 FPS range), High reaches 157 FPS, and Ultra produces 101 FPS. The 4K Low to Ultra reduction is 61.7%, identical to 1440p. The 4K Medium results show the narrowest variance (162-219 FPS) of any resolution at that setting, suggesting that at 4K, the system achieves a stable state where neither component is consistently bottlenecked. The 101 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only measured result below 150 FPS, making it the most demanding configuration in the dataset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant performance driver in this combination, as evidenced by the 4K results where its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit memory bus (1.79 TB/s bandwidth) become fully utilized. The GPU's 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, which translates directly to the high frame rates observed. The boost clock of 2407 MHz (base 2017 MHz) provides the computational throughput necessary for the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is likely the key factor in maintaining 157 FPS at 4K High.

The GPU's memory subsystem is particularly relevant for Undisputed's sports genre, where fast texture streaming and minimal loading stutters matter. The 32 GB capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra with the highest quality textures, the game has ample headroom. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915 indicate strong DirectX 12 and Vulkan performance, which aligns with the game's modern API requirements. The Passmark G3D score of 44,065 places the GPU in the 92nd percentile, and its average benchmark score of 77,712 puts it within 2.4% of the Tesla P100 16 GB, though the RTX 5090 D's gaming-specific optimizations likely contribute to its superior in-game performance.

The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra shows the GPU's workload increasing significantly, but the frame rates remain remarkably high. The 540 FPS at 1080p Low likely represents a CPU-limited scenario, as the GPU could theoretically produce more frames. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with 101 FPS representing the maximum compute throughput at that preset. The 1.1% higher average score of the RX 6650M XT in synthetic benchmarks does not translate to better gaming performance, as the RTX 5090 D's 176 ROPs and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide advantages in real-world rendering scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X plays a critical supporting role, ensuring the RTX 5090 D is never starved for data. With 12 cores and 24 threads running at a 3.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost clock, the CPU's Zen 3 architecture (7 nm, Vermeer) delivers strong single-threaded performance (3DMark single-thread score of 941, Cinebench R23 single-core of 1,527) that is essential for maintaining high frame rates in sports games where physics and AI calculations are frequently single-threaded. The 64 MB of L3 cache (distributed across the two 74 mm² chiplets) provides low-latency access to frequently used game data.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,262 and Geekbench multi-core of 14,118, ensure that background tasks and game logic threads do not interfere with rendering performance. The Passmark multithread score of 39,002 and data compression score of 499,968 indicate robust integer performance, which is relevant for game state management. The 105 W TDP allows for sustained boost clocks without thermal throttling, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame rates during extended gaming sessions.

The 5900X's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,376, places it just 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-14650HX and 0.3-0.4% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H/356H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. These synthetic benchmarks, however, do not fully capture the CPU's gaming performance. The fact that the combo achieves 540 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU can handle frame rates far beyond typical display capabilities, and the 4K Ultra result of 101 FPS indicates that even at high resolutions, the CPU maintains sufficient frame pacing. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9,075 and max-thread score of 10,075 show that the CPU scales well with thread utilization, which is important for modern game engines that use multiple threads for rendering and simulation tasks.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 540 FPS, which exceeds the capabilities of any display on the market, making it the optimal choice for minimizing input lag and maximizing responsiveness in online matches. Players with 360 Hz monitors will find that Medium settings at 1080p (416 FPS) still provide a substantial frame rate buffer, while High settings (344 FPS) offer better visual quality without dropping below the 300 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 1080p (222 FPS) is only recommended for players with 240 Hz displays who prioritize visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (301 FPS) provides the best balance between visual quality and performance for high-refresh-rate (240-360 Hz) displays. The High preset (249 FPS) remains viable for 240 Hz monitors, while Ultra (160 FPS) is suitable for 144 Hz displays. The Low preset (418 FPS) is excessive for any current 1440p display but ensures maximum frame consistency. The measured variance at 1440p Medium (256-346 FPS) shows good frame pacing, making it the recommended preset for most competitive scenarios.

For 4K gaming, the High preset (157 FPS) is the optimal choice for 144 Hz displays, providing high visual quality with frame rates that exceed the refresh rate. The Medium preset (190 FPS) offers additional performance headroom for 240 Hz 4K monitors (which are rare but emerging), while Ultra (101 FPS) is suitable for 60-120 Hz displays. The Low preset at 4K (264 FPS) is excessive for any display, but the Medium and High presets show the best balance of quality and performance. Given that the 4K Medium variance (162-219 FPS) is relatively tight, the Medium preset is recommended for players who want to ensure consistent frame times at 4K, while High is the best choice for those seeking maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.