Undisputed

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination in Undisputed show a clear and steady decline as resolution increases, across every settings preset. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 209 FPS average; stepping up to 1440p Low drops that to 151 FPS (−27.8%), and 4K Low further reduces it to 95 FPS (−54.5% from 1080p). The percentage losses are not uniform across presets, which hints at where the bottleneck shifts.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with slightly smaller relative drops. 1080p Medium runs at 150 FPS, 1440p Medium at 109 FPS (−27.3%), and 4K Medium at 69 FPS (−54.0% from 1080p). High settings show 124 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p (−27.4%), and 57 FPS at 4K (−54.0%). Ultra settings display the same trend: 80 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p (−27.5%), and 37 FPS at 4K (−53.8%). The consistency of the scaling percentages — all hovering around 27% for the 1080p-to-1440p step and 54% for the 1080p-to-4K step — indicates that resolution scaling itself is the dominant factor, rather than any sudden change in component behavior.

The 4K-to-1080p performance ratio is particularly telling. At Low, the 4K average is 95 FPS versus 209 FPS at 1080p, a 2.2× difference. At Ultra, 37 FPS versus 80 FPS is a 2.16× difference. These ratios are close to the pixel count ratio (4K has 4× the pixels of 1080p, but the game's rendering load doesn't scale purely linearly due to overhead). The fact that the drop from 1080p to 1440p (2.25× pixels) is only ~27% while the drop from 1440p to 4K (2.25× pixels) is also ~27% suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, but the CPU is not completely idle either.

At 1080p Low, the 209 FPS figure is high enough that the Ryzen 9 5950X's single-thread performance — a 3DMark single-thread score of 944 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1614 — becomes relevant. The CPU's Zen 3 architecture, with a 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock, is capable of feeding the RTX 2060 at lower resolutions. But as resolution rises, the GPU's pixel throughput — 80.64 GPixel/s and 201.6 GTexel/s — becomes the binding constraint. The RTX 2060's 6 GB GDDR6 memory with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is also a factor at 4K, where textures and frame buffers demand more capacity than at 1080p.

The measured FPS numbers at 4K Ultra (37 FPS) and 4K High (57 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold that many players target. The fact that 4K Medium (69 FPS) crosses that line suggests the game is more sensitive to settings than to resolution alone. In contrast, 1440p Low (151 FPS) and 1080p Medium (150 FPS) are nearly identical, implying that at these levels the combo has headroom and the limiting component shifts between CPU and GPU depending on the exact load.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz are modest for gaming, but the chip's strength lies in its multi-threaded throughput. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26017 and 3DMark max-thread score of 11597 illustrate that raw parallel compute is ample. However, Undisputed is a sports title that does not typically scale across 32 threads; the game's engine relies more on a few strong cores.

The CPU's single-thread performance — Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1614 and Geekbench single-core score of 2083 — is solid but not class-leading. In the nearestRivals list, the Intel Core i9-13900F (avgScore 51730, deltaPct 0.4) and the Intel Core i7-14700 (avgScore 52301, deltaPct −0.7) bracket the 5950X's average benchmark score of 51947. The 5950X's percentile vs all CPUs is 91, meaning it outperforms 91% of tested processors in aggregate benchmarks, but that includes multi-thread workloads that Undisputed likely does not fully utilize.

The CPU's 64 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core help with game logic and physics, but the game's measured FPS at 1080p Low (209) versus 1080p Ultra (80) suggests that settings — not CPU speed — are the real differentiator. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10810 and 4-thread score of 3595 indicate that even at half the threads, the processor retains significant capacity. For a game that probably runs on fewer than 8 threads, the 5950X is over-provisioned; the bottleneck at higher resolutions is clearly the GPU.

The CPU's TDP of 105 W and AM4 socket are standard, but the launch MSRP of $799 places it in the high-end desktop segment. The 5950X's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, has an avgScore of 52073 (deltaPct −0.2), essentially identical in synthetic tests. In practice, for Undisputed, the CPU's role is to avoid becoming a limiting factor at low resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 209 FPS is high enough that the CPU is not holding back the RTX 2060, but at 4K Ultra (37 FPS), the GPU is clearly the constraint, not the processor.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on TSMC's 12 nm process, with 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, combined with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus (336.0 GB/s bandwidth), define its performance envelope. The GPU's FP32 compute of 6.451 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s are modest by modern standards but sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in many titles.

In Undisputed, the RTX 2060's measured behavior aligns with its specifications. At 1440p Medium, the combo produces 109 FPS average with a min of 92 and max of 125, indicating a playable experience. At 4K Medium, 69 FPS average (min 58, max 79) shows the GPU is near its limits. The 6 GB VRAM is likely a concern at 4K with high texture settings; the 4K High result of 57 FPS versus 4K Medium's 69 FPS suggests that memory bandwidth and capacity are both being stressed.

The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 58, and its avgBenchmarkScore of 15290 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (avgScore 15283, deltaPct 0) and AMD Radeon 680M (avgScore 15270, deltaPct 0.1). The RTX 3050 OEM (avgScore 15199, deltaPct 0.6) and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (avgScore 15171, deltaPct 0.8) are close in synthetic terms, but the RTX 2060's real-world gaming performance in this title is what matters.

The GPU's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in a sports game like Undisputed, which likely does not employ ray tracing by default. The 12 nm process and 160 W TDP mean the card runs warmer than newer GPUs, but the dual-slot cooler and single 8-pin power connector are standard. The suggested PSU of 450 W is adequate for a system with the 5950X (105 W TDP), but the combined power draw is not extreme.

The measured FPS at 1080p Low (209) is far above the 1440p Low (151) and 4K Low (95), showing that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are the primary limiters as resolution climbs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 and Passmark G3D score of 14111 are consistent with a mid-range GPU that excels at 1080p but struggles at 4K. For Undisputed, the RTX 2060 is the component that dictates the playable settings and resolution, not the CPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target display resolution. At 1080p, all presets are playable: Low runs at 209 FPS, Medium at 150 FPS, High at 124 FPS, and Ultra at 80 FPS. For a 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitor, High (124 FPS) offers a good balance of visual quality and smoothness, while Medium (150 FPS) is better for high-refresh displays. Ultra at 80 FPS is still above 60, but the visual gain over High may not justify the 35% FPS loss.

At 1440p, the choices narrow. Low (151 FPS) is overkill for most displays, Medium (109 FPS) is smooth, High (90 FPS) is acceptable, and Ultra (58 FPS) dips below 60. The recommendation is Medium (109 FPS) for a 60–100 Hz monitor, or High (90 FPS) if you prefer better shadows and texture filtering and can tolerate occasional dips. Ultra at 1440p is borderline, as the 58 FPS average is just under the 60 FPS target.

At 4K, only Low (95 FPS) and Medium (69 FPS) are above 60 FPS. High (57 FPS) is close but not consistent, and Ultra (37 FPS) is not recommended for competitive play. The best experience at 4K is Medium (69 FPS), which also has a recorded min of 58 FPS and max of 79 FPS, meaning it stays within a playable range. Low (95 FPS) is smoother but sacrifices visual fidelity; for a sports game where character models and arena detail matter, Medium is the sweet spot.

The data shows that the preset scale from Low to Ultra has a consistent performance impact: at 1080p, Ultra is 61.7% slower than Low (80 vs 209 FPS); at 1440p, Ultra is 61.6% slower (58 vs 151); at 4K, Ultra is 61.1% slower (37 vs 95). This consistency means the settings are well-balanced, and the GPU's 6 GB VRAM is the limiting factor at higher presets, not the CPU. For the best balance of visuals and performance, Medium at 1080p or 1440p, or Medium at 4K if you have a 4K display, is the recommended choice.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average is 209 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest is 37 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 1440p gaming at 60 FPS?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 109 FPS average, High delivers 90 FPS, and Low delivers 151 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that falls below 60 FPS, at 58 FPS average.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution?

A: It can, but only at lower presets. At 3840x2160, Low settings provide 95 FPS and Medium provides 69 FPS. High (57 FPS) and Ultra (37 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low (209 FPS), the CPU has headroom, but as resolution increases to 4K, the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become constraints.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: It ranks 2933 out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 21% of all measured systems for Undisputed performance.

Q: What is the difference between 1080p and 4K performance at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 150 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, it drops to 69 FPS, a 54% reduction. The min and max at 4K Medium are 58 and 79 FPS respectively.

Q: Are the measured FPS values consistent across runs?

A: For presets with min/max data, the spread is modest. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 92–125 FPS (a 33 FPS spread). At 3840x2160 Medium, it's 58–79 FPS (a 21 FPS spread). At 1920x1080 Medium, it's 128–173 FPS (a 45 FPS spread). This indicates stable performance, with the largest variance at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with min and max values available for the Medium preset at each resolution. The following breakdown uses only the values from the FACT PACK.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: average 209 FPS, no min/max recorded.
• Medium: average 150 FPS, min 128, max 173.
• High: average 124 FPS, no min/max recorded.
• Ultra: average 80 FPS, no min/max recorded.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: average 151 FPS, no min/max recorded.
• Medium: average 109 FPS, min 92, max 125.
• High: average 90 FPS, no min/max recorded.
• Ultra: average 58 FPS, no min/max recorded.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: average 95 FPS, no min/max recorded.
• Medium: average 69 FPS, min 58, max 79.
• High: average 57 FPS, no min/max recorded.
• Ultra: average 37 FPS, no min/max recorded.

The pattern is monotonic: for any given settings preset, higher resolution means lower FPS. For any given resolution, higher settings mean lower FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing that at 1080p Medium the frame times are more variable (128–173 FPS) than at 1440p Medium (92–125) or 4K Medium (58–79). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is occasionally causing frame pacing variance, while at 4K, the GPU's workload is more consistent.

The performance delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: at 1080p, 209 vs 80 FPS (61.7% lower); at 1440p, 151 vs 58 FPS (61.6% lower); at 4K, 95 vs 37 FPS (61.1% lower). This near-identical percentage reduction across resolutions indicates that the settings presets scale the GPU load in a linear fashion, independent of resolution.

The FPS at 1080p High (124) is almost exactly the same as 1440p Low (151) adjusted for pixel count, but the more relevant comparison is that 1080p Ultra (80) is only slightly higher than 1440p High (90) — meaning that moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p High costs only 12.5% FPS while increasing resolution. Similarly, 1440p Ultra (58) is close to 4K High (57), showing that at the top end of settings, the GPU is fully saturated.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the global ranking of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination places 2933rd out of 3718 tested combos. This puts it in the 21st percentile of all systems tested for this game, meaning roughly 79% of other configurations deliver higher average frame rates.

The ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range positioning. The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 places it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, but in Undisputed, which appears to be GPU-bound at most settings, the card's performance is below many newer or higher-tier graphics cards. The CPU, meanwhile, is a high-end part — the 5950X's average benchmark score of 51947 places it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs — but this does not compensate for the GPU's limitations in a game that scales with pixel count and texture detail.

The nearest rival GPUs in synthetic benchmarks — the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (deltaPct 0.6), and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.8) — all have average scores within 1% of the RTX 2060. This suggests that in Undisputed, the RTX 2060's performance is representative of a broad class of mid-range GPUs, and the combo's low ranking is not due to a defective or underperforming unit but rather the inherent limits of the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus.

The combo's rank of 2933 out of 3718 means that it is near the bottom quartile of all tested systems. Systems with higher-ranking GPUs, such as those with more VRAM or higher fill rates, will achieve better FPS at the same settings. However, for the specific combination of a 16-core CPU and a mid-range GPU, the results are internally consistent: the CPU never becomes a bottleneck, and the GPU's performance is the deciding factor in the ranking.

Given that the data is marked as "measured" (dataIsMeasured: true), these results come from actual testing rather than estimation. The ranking reflects real-world performance with this exact hardware pairing, and the 2933rd position out of 3718 combos indicates that while the setup is not competitive for high-refresh 4K gaming, it is fully capable of smooth 1080p and 1440p play, as shown by the FPS breakdown above.