Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + AMD Radeon RX 580

The pairing of AMD's 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X with the Polaris-based Radeon RX 580 creates an intriguing test case in Undisputed, the 2023 boxing title. The data shows a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet capable of surprisingly smooth performance at 1080p with low settings. With the CPU sitting in the 93rd percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 53rd percentile, the bottleneck is unambiguous, but the measured frames tell a story of what this older graphics card can still deliver when paired with a top-tier CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate erosion from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the RX 580 as the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 70.6 at 1920x1080 to 51.5 at 2560x1440, a 27% reduction, and then further to 34 at 3840x2160, which is a 52% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is being saturated by pixel throughput demands, rather than a CPU that is struggling to feed frames. The 5950X's 16 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, are more than capable of handling the game's logic; the RX 580's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are what buckle under 4K loads.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, Low yields 123.8 FPS while Ultra drops to 47.7 FPS, a 61% performance penalty for maxing out visuals. At 4K, the spread narrows in absolute terms: Low produces 59.1 FPS while Ultra falls to 20.6 FPS. The fact that 4K Low (59.1 FPS) is nearly identical to 1440p High (51.5 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (47.7 FPS) suggests that the GPU's compute units and memory subsystem are being pushed to their absolute limits once resolution and settings scale up. The data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can consistently exceed the 60 FPS threshold, and only at Low and Medium settings.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 580, with its 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, is a 2017-era part that is now end-of-life. Its base clock of 1257 MHz and boost clock of 1340 MHz are modest by modern standards, and its 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance places it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. In Undisputed, the role of this GPU is to act as the primary bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures, but the 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to feed the rendering pipeline at higher pixel counts.

The benchmark scores for the RX 580 show a GPU that is competitive with much older hardware. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, has the exact same average score of 13564, with a deltaPct of 0. The GTX 950 is a mere 0.1% behind, and the Radeon Pro 455 is 1.1% ahead. This places the RX 580 in a performance tier that is adequate for 1080p gaming but not for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play. The measured FPS in Undisputed reflects this: at 1440p Ultra, the card manages only 34.9 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 20.6 FPS. These numbers suggest that the GPU's pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s are simply overwhelmed by the game's visual complexity at higher settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed, and at what settings?*

A: The highest measured average is 123.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration where the system approaches or exceeds the 120 FPS mark.

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

A: At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 59.1 on Low settings to 20.6 on Ultra. The 59.1 FPS on Low is playable, but the 34 FPS on High and 43 FPS on Medium indicate that 4K is only viable with reduced visual fidelity.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its closest rivals in terms of raw GPU score?

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score of 13559 is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13564, 0% delta) and the GTX 950 (13549, 0.1% delta). It is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 455 and 1.1% slower than the NVIDIA P106-090.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X holding back the RX 580 in this game?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 49062 places it 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% behind the i5-14600KF, but its 16 cores and high clock speeds are far from a limiting factor. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are entirely attributable to the GPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 91.6 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 34.9 FPS. This represents a 62% reduction in frame rate for turning up the visuals.

*Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 1455 out of 1580 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1455 out of 1580 combos, this pairing of the Ryzen 9 5950X and RX 580 sits in the lower echelon of systems tested in Undisputed. This rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's age and performance tier, not the CPU's capabilities. The 5950X alone sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with a benchmark score of 49062 that is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600K (49166, -0.2% delta). In contrast, the RX 580's 53rd percentile GPU ranking and average score of 13559 drag the overall combo down.

The data implies that the CPU is doing its job admirably, but the GPU is the weak link. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 123.8 FPS, which suggests that a more modern GPU could push this combo much higher in the rankings. The 16-core CPU is not the limiting factor; the RX 580's 32 ROPs and 256-bit memory bus are. This rank of 1455 out of 1580 is a reminder that in GPU-intensive titles, the graphics card dictates the overall system performance, regardless of the CPU's raw compute power.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz, combined with a 64 MB L3 cache, make it a formidable CPU for multi-threaded workloads. In Undisputed, however, the data shows that the CPU's role is largely to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The 3dmark single-thread score of 944 and the cinebench R23 single-core score of 5450 indicate strong per-core performance, which is sufficient for this game's single-threaded physics and AI.

The performance of the CPU is further underscored by its passmark multithread score of 45424 and geekbench multicore score of 12084. These numbers place the 5950X in the top tier of desktop processors, with an average benchmark score of 49062 that is within 1.1% of its nearest rivals. In Undisputed, the CPU's 16 cores are more than enough to handle the game's simulation, and the measured FPS at 1080p Low (123.8 FPS) suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU at high frame rates. The fact that the FPS drops so significantly at 4K (20.6 FPS at Ultra) is entirely due to the GPU, not the CPU. The CPU's TDP of 105 W and PCIe Gen 4 support are standard for its class, and its 8,300 million transistors on a 7 nm process provide ample headroom for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 123.8 FPS on Low, 87.4 FPS on Medium, 70.6 FPS on High, and 47.7 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a 29% reduction, while High to Ultra is a 32% reduction. At 2560x1440, the numbers drop to 91.6 FPS on Low, 65.9 FPS on Medium, 51.5 FPS on High, and 34.9 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Low figure is notably higher than the 1080p Ultra figure (91.6 vs 47.7), indicating that resolution scaling has a more significant impact on performance than settings alone. At 3840x2160, the system manages 59.1 FPS on Low, 43 FPS on Medium, 34 FPS on High, and 20.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low figure is still above the 30 FPS playability threshold, but the Ultra figure is barely above a slideshow.

The data reveals a clear pattern: the RX 580 maintains roughly 60% of its 1080p Low performance at 4K Low (123.8 to 59.1 FPS), but only 43% of its 1080p Ultra performance at 4K Ultra (47.7 to 20.6 FPS). This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capabilities degrade more rapidly under combined resolution and settings pressure.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience, the 1920x1080 Low preset is the clear winner, delivering 123.8 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches 120 FPS and is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. If visual quality is a priority over raw frame rate, 1080p High at 70.6 FPS offers a balanced trade-off, staying above the 60 FPS threshold while providing better textures and effects. The 1080p Medium preset at 87.4 FPS is a good middle ground for those who want a slight visual improvement without sacrificing too much smoothness.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 91.6 FPS is the only viable option for consistent frame rates above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 65.9 FPS is just above the 60 FPS mark but may dip in crowded scenes. For 4K, the Low preset at 59.1 FPS is the only playable option, and even then, it is borderline. The Ultra presets at all resolutions are not recommended, as they produce frame rates below 50 FPS, with 4K Ultra at 20.6 FPS being unplayable. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p possible at lower settings and 4K only viable at Low.