Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Undisputed, yet the performance scaling across resolutions reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K and increasingly CPU-bound at lower resolutions. The data shows a 542 FPS average at 1080p Low, which is a figure so high that it underscores the RTX 5090 D's raw power while highlighting the Ryzen 9 5950X's capability to feed it, though not without limits. This pairing ranks 40th out of 2,813 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.5% of all systems, a position that reflects the synergy of a 16-core processor with a flagship graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate deltas from 1080p to 4K are stark and informative. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 344 at 1920x1080 to 249 at 2560x1440, and finally to 157 at 3840x2160. This represents a 54% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The RTX 5090 D is being pushed harder as pixel count increases, and the scaling is consistent with a graphics card that has a 512-bit memory bus and 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, as the demand for memory throughput grows with resolution.

The trend is even more pronounced at Low settings, where the average FPS goes from 542 at 1080p to 418 at 1440p and then to 264 at 4K. The 1080p to 4K drop here is 51%, showing that even when the graphical load is minimized, the GPU remains the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. However, the absolute numbers at 1080p are so high that they suggest the CPU is beginning to limit performance. A 542 FPS average at Low settings is a scenario where the Ryzen 9 5950X’s single-thread performance, which scores 1,614 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is likely the ceiling, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates.

Looking at Medium settings, which include min and max FPS data, provides further insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 416 FPS with a min of 354 and max of 478. At 1440p Medium, the average is 301 FPS with a min of 256 and max of 346. At 4K Medium, the average is 190 FPS with a min of 162 and max of 219. The spread between min and max FPS is relatively consistent across resolutions (roughly 124-126 FPS), indicating that the frame pacing is stable and that the bottleneck is not causing severe stuttering, but rather a smooth scaling of performance.

The Ultra settings data shows the most significant drop, with 222 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 101 FPS is a 54% drop from 1080p Ultra, which is nearly identical to the scaling observed at High settings. This consistency suggests that the RTX 5090 D’s architecture, with 21,760 shading units, scales predictably with resolution across different presets. The data indicates that the limiting component shifts from the GPU at 4K to a more balanced scenario at 1080p, where the CPU’s role becomes more prominent.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s in-game rank of 40 out of 2,813 tested combinations is a top-tier result, placing it in the 98.6th percentile of all systems tested. This ranking confirms the sheer performance of the RTX 5090 D, which has an average benchmark score of 77,712 and sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The Ryzen 9 5950X, with an average benchmark score of 51,947 and a percentile rank of 91, is also a high performer, but the GPU is the clear driver of this combo’s exceptional standing in Undisputed.

When comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 5950X is effectively on par with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, which has an average score of 52,073 and a delta of -0.2%. The AMD EPYC 8124P is similarly close at 52,121 with a -0.3% delta. The Intel Core i9-13900F trails slightly with a score of 51,730 and a +0.4% delta, meaning the Ryzen is marginally ahead. The Intel Core i7-14700 leads this group with a score of 52,301 and a -0.7% delta, indicating the Ryzen is slightly behind. These deltas are all within a 1% range, showing that the CPU is not a differentiating factor at this level of performance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are older or lower-tier models, which highlights the RTX 5090 D’s dominance. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, which is 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants score 79,396 and 79,605, which are 2.1% and 2.4% higher, respectively. These comparisons are interesting because they show that the RTX 5090 D’s average benchmark score is not the absolute highest, but in Undisputed, the combo still ranks at 40. This suggests that the game may be optimized for the RTX 5090 D’s specific architecture, or that the Ryzen 9 5950X provides a better pairing than the CPUs used with those rival GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target refresh rate. At 4K, the High preset delivers 157 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold for high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset at 4K provides 190 FPS, offering a 21% performance increase over High while maintaining a solid visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 101 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for competitive play where higher frame rates are preferred. For 4K, the data suggests that High or Medium are the best choices, with High offering a balance of visual fidelity and performance, and Medium providing extra headroom for smoother motion.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 249 FPS, which is excellent for any monitor. The Medium preset at 301 FPS is also viable, but the jump to Ultra at 160 FPS is a significant drop. For 1440p, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot, as it maintains a high frame rate without the visual compromises of Medium. The Low preset at 418 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual quality is too degraded for a 1.7x performance gain over High.

At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the choice of settings is purely about visual quality. The High preset at 344 FPS is more than sufficient for any display, and the Ultra preset at 222 FPS still provides an incredibly smooth experience. The Low preset at 542 FPS is only useful for benchmarking or for users with 500 Hz monitors, which are rare. The data indicates that High at 1080p is the recommended setting, as it provides a 55% faster frame rate than Ultra while offering a much better visual experience than Medium. The Medium preset at 416 FPS is a middle ground, but High is the clear winner for balancing quality and speed.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS is 542, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 101. This is the lowest measured average across all settings and resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU can become a limiting factor at 1080p Low, where the 542 FPS average is likely constrained by the CPU's single-thread performance. At higher resolutions, the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

*Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 40th out of 2,813 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.5% of all systems tested.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p High and 4K High?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 344, while at 4K High, it is 157. This represents a 54% drop in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 354. At 1440p Medium, it is 256. At 4K Medium, it is 162.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this combination, and its specifications directly explain the measured performance in Undisputed. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This massive bandwidth is crucial for high-resolution gaming, as the data shows only a 54% drop in performance from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The GPU’s 21,760 shading units and 176 ROPs process the game’s graphics efficiently, allowing for high frame rates even at 4K Ultra, where it still maintains a 101 FPS average.

The clock speeds of 2,017 MHz base and 2,407 MHz boost are relatively high, but the GPU’s architecture, based on Blackwell 2.0 and built on a 5 nm process, is what enables its exceptional performance. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 77,712 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier models. The RTX 5090 D’s FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS is a measure of its raw compute power, which translates directly to the high frame rates seen in the benchmark data. The GPU’s 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores also contribute to its overall capability, though Undisputed may not heavily utilize these features.

The GPU’s role is clearly to provide the raw rendering power needed for high-resolution gaming. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rates scale predictably with settings. The 32 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, ensuring that memory capacity is not a bottleneck. The RTX 5090 D’s performance in Undisputed is exceptional, and it is the primary reason this combo ranks so high.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X plays a supporting role in this combination, but its capabilities are still essential for achieving the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The CPU has 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This multi-threaded performance is evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,017, but in gaming, it is the single-thread performance that matters more. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,614 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,083 are solid, though not class-leading.

The CPU’s role becomes apparent at 1080p Low, where the average FPS is 542. This is an extremely high frame rate, and the data suggests that the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU is so powerful that it could theoretically render even more frames. The Ryzen 9 5950X’s 64 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for gaming, but the CPU’s age (released in 2020) means its single-thread performance is not on par with newer, higher-clocked parts. However, the CPU’s 91st percentile rank and its proximity to rivals like the Intel Core i9-13900F (within 0.4%) show that it is still a capable gaming processor.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is a potential limitation, as newer platforms with DDR5 offer higher bandwidth. However, the benchmark data shows that this is not a significant issue in Undisputed, as the frame rates are consistently high across all resolutions. The Ryzen 9 5950X provides sufficient processing power to feed the RTX 5090 D, and while it may not be the absolute best CPU for this task, it does not hold the combo back in a meaningful way. The CPU’s role is to ensure that the GPU is not starved of data, and the data shows that it succeeds in this regard, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.