Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, placing 49th out of 1,580 tested combos. This combination of a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 3 processor with the flagship Ada Lovelace GPU produces frame rates that range from playable at 4K Ultra to extraordinarily high at 1080p Low, making it a top-tier option for this sports title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 313.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 231.9 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 146.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 53% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a steep decline that indicates the RTX 4090 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. With Low settings, performance drops from 531.3 FPS at 1080p to 381.6 FPS at 1440p, and then to 242.9 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 381.7 FPS at 1080p, 274.9 FPS at 1440p, and 173.3 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, sees the largest absolute drop, going from 204.8 FPS at 1080p to 147.3 FPS at 1440p and finally to 91 FPS at 4K.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 9 5950X is capable of feeding the RTX 4090 with enough data to reach extremely high frame rates, but the GPU still has headroom. As resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, and the frame rate scales downward in a predictable manner. The fact that the 5950X maintains high minimums even at 4K Ultra indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this title, even with its 16 cores and 32 threads being underutilized by a sports game that typically favors single-thread performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 531.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the RTX 4090 is far from its limits at this resolution and preset.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings, the average frame rate is 146.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Ultra, the average of 91 FPS remains playable.

*Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in Undisputed?*

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, but the benchmark results show that frame rates scale primarily with GPU load. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 944, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecks even at 1080p.

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

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce an average of 231.9 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 147.3 FPS. This is a difference of 84.6 FPS, or approximately 36% lower performance when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's performance consistent with its benchmark scores?

A: The GPU's PassMark G3D score is 38,194, and it ranks in the 91st percentile among all GPUs. The measured frame rates in Undisputed are consistent with this high-tier placement, showing strong performance across all resolutions.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: This specific pairing ranks 49th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 3% of all tested combinations, indicating that it is one of the most powerful setups available for this game.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which provides strong single-thread performance that is critical for sports games like Undisputed. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 944 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,450 suggest that the CPU can handle the game's logic and physics calculations without becoming a limiting factor.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,607 and a PassMark multithread score of 45,424. However, the benchmark results in Undisputed show that the game does not heavily utilize these extra threads. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is almost entirely dependent on the GPU, which means that the 5950X's 16 cores provide more than enough processing power for this title.

The processor's 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data can be fed to the GPU quickly. This is particularly important at lower resolutions where the CPU must deliver frames faster. The fact that the combo reaches 531.3 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates that the CPU is not a bottleneck, even when the GPU is tasked with producing over 500 frames per second.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p offers an excellent experience. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average frame rate is 231.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. This setting provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still maintaining a frame rate that is over twice the 4K High performance.

If maximum visual fidelity is the priority, 4K Ultra is viable with an average of 91 FPS. This is still above the 60 FPS standard for console-like smoothness, but it comes at a cost: it is 62 FPS lower than 4K High. For competitive play or extreme refresh rates, 1080p Low at 531.3 FPS is the fastest option, but the visual compromise is substantial.

The Medium preset at 1440p is a strong middle ground, delivering 274.9 FPS. This is a 43 FPS improvement over High at the same resolution, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often noticeable in sports titles. Given the high frame rates available, the High preset is recommended for most users as it provides a robust visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 49th out of 1,580 combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 3.1% of all tested configurations, a remarkable position that reflects the power of this hardware duo. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data confirms that this combo consistently delivers high frame rates.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 49,062 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 49,166 with a delta of -0.2%. This means the 5950X is essentially on par with the i5-14600K in general processing tasks. However, the combo's rank in Undisputed is more heavily influenced by the RTX 4090, which has an average benchmark score of 66,473 and ranks in the 91st percentile of all GPUs.

When compared to other combos, the 49th rank is impressive because it places this setup above the vast majority of alternatives. The data shows that this configuration is not just powerful on paper; it translates that power into tangible frame rate advantages in this specific game. The 5950X's performance is sufficient to keep the RTX 4090 fully utilized, which reflects the CPU's capabilities in a gaming context.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 531.3 FPS, while Medium settings produce 381.7 FPS. High settings deliver 313.8 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 204.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 326.5 FPS, showing the significant impact of graphical settings at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 381.6 FPS, Medium settings average 274.9 FPS, High settings average 231.9 FPS, and Ultra settings average 147.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 28% to 37% depending on the preset, which is a moderate drop.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090's workload increases substantially. Low settings still produce 242.9 FPS, but Medium drops to 173.3 FPS. High settings average 146.7 FPS, and Ultra settings are the most demanding, producing 91 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with performance decreasing by 36% to 45% depending on the settings. This data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, while all other settings at 4K remain well above it.