Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reveals a clear pattern: this combo scales almost perfectly with resolution, indicating the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher settings. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings drops the average frame rate from 168 FPS to 77 FPS, a reduction of 54%. At Low settings, the same resolution jump sees a drop from 282 FPS to 129 FPS, a 54% reduction as well. This proportional scaling is textbook behavior for a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 3060 Ti's rendering throughput—not the CPU's processing power—determines the frame ceiling.

The 4K Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration measured, yielding just 49 FPS average. This is a 59% drop from the 4K High preset's 77 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load beyond High. The data suggests that at 4K, the RTX 3060 Ti is heavily taxed, and the Ryzen 9 5950X's 16 cores and 32 threads are largely idle, waiting for the GPU to finish each frame. In contrast, at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 282 FPS, a figure that likely approaches the point where the CPU's single-thread performance begins to matter more, though the measured results still show no bottleneck severe enough to flatten the scaling curve.

The 1440p results sit neatly between the two extremes. At Medium settings, 1440p produces 147 FPS average with minimum and maximum readings of 125 FPS and 169 FPS respectively. The 1080p Medium run, meanwhile, reaches 203 FPS average with a min-max spread of 172-233 FPS. The consistent ratio—1440p Medium is 72% of 1080p Medium's frame rate—reinforces that the GPU is the determinant factor. Had the CPU been the bottleneck, we would expect diminishing returns as resolution drops, but the data shows none. The RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient at 1440p, but the 256-bit bus shows its limits at 4K Ultra, where the 49 FPS figure indicates the GPU is simply overwhelmed.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and it carries 64 MB of L3 cache. In Undisputed, a sports title that rarely demands more than a few threads, this CPU's massive core count is largely underutilized. The benchmark data shows the combo's performance is not constrained by CPU throughput at any resolution tested. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would typically be stressed to feed frames, the 282 FPS average indicates the 5950X is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 3060 Ti.

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context. Its single-thread performance in Cinebench R23 is 1614, and its multi-core score is 26017. The Geekbench single-core score of 2083 and multi-core of 15233 further illustrate a processor that excels in both metrics. However, in a game like Undisputed, the 16 cores are overkill; the game's engine likely uses a fraction of them. The data supports this: the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is perfectly linear, which would not occur if the CPU were limiting at lower resolutions. If the 5950X were the bottleneck, we would see smaller FPS gains when lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p, but instead we see a 39% increase at High settings (121 to 168 FPS).

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (deltaPct -0.2), AMD EPYC 8124P (deltaPct -0.3), and Intel Core i9-13900F (deltaPct 0.4). These deltas are all within 0.7%, meaning the 5950X's raw compute is comparable to modern chips. Yet in Undisputed, the game's results are tied to the GPU, not these CPU scores. The 5950X's 3dmark 16-thread score of 10810 and max-thread score of 11597 indicate strong multi-threaded ability, but the game does not leverage it. The takeaway is clear: for this title, the CPU is a spectator, and the RTX 3060 Ti dictates the experience.

The CPU's 105 W TDP and DDR4 memory support (dual-channel, 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for the game's needs. The 8,300 million transistors on a 2x 74 mm² die show a dense design, but the game never pushes the processor into high utilization territory. The benchmark results indicate that even at 4K Ultra with 49 FPS, the CPU is not the limiting component; the GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 133.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are what cap performance. For players with this combo, the CPU headroom is massive, making it a non-factor in Undisputed.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The combo delivers 168 FPS on average at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is a smooth experience for any display, and the minimum FPS was not recorded in the data, but the average suggests no stutter issues.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset perform?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 49. This is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay, making this preset impractical for competitive play on this hardware.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X overkill for this game?

A: The data suggests yes. The 16-core CPU shows no signs of bottlenecking, as evidenced by the linear FPS scaling across resolutions. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor, so a less powerful CPU would likely produce identical results in Undisputed.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: At 1440p High, the combo averages 121 FPS, which is excellent. 1440p Medium reaches 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS. Both options provide high frame rates, but 1440p Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti's average benchmark score is 16129. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, scores 16014 (deltaPct 0.7), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351 (deltaPct -1.4). These differences are minimal, indicating similar raw performance, but the game's specific results depend on the preset.

Q: Does the combo maintain high FPS at 4K Low settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 129. This is playable on 4K displays, though the visual fidelity is reduced. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K costs 36 FPS (129 to 93), showing a steep performance hit for modest quality gains.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combo ranks 1838 out of 3718 tested configurations in Undisputed. This places it in the 49.4th percentile, meaning roughly half of all tested combos perform better in this game. Given that the RTX 3060 Ti's percentile vs all GPUs is 59, and the CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 91, the combo's ranking is dragged down by the GPU. The CPU is in the top 9% of all processors, but the GPU is only in the top 41% of all graphics cards. This mismatch explains the mid-pack ranking: the 5950X is not the weak link, but the 3060 Ti's 16.20 TFLOPS and 8 GB memory limit the combo's potential in a GPU-bound title.

The ranking suggests that for Undisputed, players with this combo will experience frame rates that are adequate for casual play but not competitive at the highest settings. The 1838th rank out of 3718 means there is a large group of combos with better performance, likely featuring more powerful GPUs paired with similar or lesser CPUs. The data confirms that upgrading the GPU would yield a significantly better rank, while upgrading the CPU would not move the needle. The combo's position is a direct consequence of the GPU's 59th percentile standing, and the game's reliance on GPU throughput.

In practical terms, this ranking translates to the measured FPS: at 1440p High, the 121 FPS average is solid, but it is not elite. The 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS is below what many users would consider playable for a fast-paced sports game. The combo's rank reflects this reality—it is a capable mid-range pairing, but not a top-tier performer in Undisputed. For those seeking higher ranks, the bottleneck is unambiguous: the RTX 3060 Ti must be replaced with a stronger GPU, while the 5950X can remain in place without penalty.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 282 FPS, which is extremely high and likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings drop the average to 203 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 172 FPS and 233 FPS respectively, indicating consistent performance. High settings average 168 FPS, while Ultra averages 108 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1080p is 60 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is substantially more demanding. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, but the averages are all above 100 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a predictable step down. Low averages 204 FPS, a 28% drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 147 FPS with a min-max range of 125-169 FPS, which is a tighter spread than the 1080p Medium run. High averages 121 FPS, and Ultra averages 78 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is 28% lower than 1080p Ultra, consistent with the expected pixel count increase. The 1440p High result of 121 FPS is notable because it remains above 120 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate displays. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium (125 FPS) is higher than the average at 1440p Ultra (78 FPS), underscoring the performance cost of the Ultra preset.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3060 Ti's limits become apparent. Low averages 129 FPS, which is still playable but a 54% drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 93 FPS with a min-max of 79-107 FPS, showing that even the minimum stays above 60 FPS. High averages 77 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 49 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The step from 4K Medium to 4K High costs 16 FPS (93 to 77), while the step from High to Ultra costs 28 FPS (77 to 49). This escalating penalty indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K is beyond the GPU's comfortable operating range. The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: each preset tier costs a predictable amount of performance, and the GPU is the sole arbiter of these results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 168 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides excellent visual quality while maintaining a frame rate far above any display's refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 108 FPS, which is still smooth, but the 60 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests diminishing returns for the visual differences. The Medium preset at 203 FPS is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes maximum frame rates, but High offers a better balance. For competitive play, the Low preset at 282 FPS is overkill, and the visual sacrifices are not justified.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 121 FPS is the standout option, offering both high fidelity and a frame rate that exceeds 120 FPS. The Medium preset at 147 FPS is also excellent, but the 26 FPS gain over High may not be worth the reduction in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is playable but drops below the 100 FPS mark, making it less ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data recommends 1440p High as the sweet spot, as it maintains a high frame rate while leveraging the GPU's capabilities. The Low preset at 204 FPS is wasteful, as the game's visual quality at Low is likely too compromised for the extra frames.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 93 FPS is the only viable option for a good experience, as it stays above 60 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS. The High preset at 77 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 49 FPS is not recommended. The Low preset at 129 FPS is playable, but the graphical downgrade is severe. For 4K users, the Medium preset offers the best compromise: it delivers a consistent 93 FPS average and never dips below 79 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The 4K High preset is only suitable for users who prioritize visuals over performance and can tolerate sub-80 FPS. Ultimately, the data points to 1440p High as the best overall experience for this combo, balancing visual fidelity with a 121 FPS average that satisfies most gaming scenarios.