Undisputed

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 occupies rank 523 out of 1,580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the combo in the 67th percentile of all tested systems, a solidly upper-midrange position. The ranking reflects a pairing where the CPU's substantial multi-threaded throughput and the GPU's high refresh rate capabilities combine to keep frame rates consistently high across most settings, though the Ultra preset at 4K reveals the limits of this configuration.

Benchmark data indicates the combo is well-balanced for this sports title. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 79th percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between these percentile positions suggests the processor has headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize at lower resolutions, but at higher settings and resolutions the balance tightens considerably. The ranking of 523 suggests that while many combinations outperform this one, a significant majority of tested systems fall behind it in Undisputed's specific workload.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock runs at 4.70 GHz with a boost clock reaching 5.60 GHz. The processor's L3 cache totals 64 MB shared, with 1 MB of L2 cache per core. This configuration yields strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 43,695 and a single-core score of 6,168. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,972 and max-thread score of 12,536 indicate robust scaling across its 24 threads.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain consistent frame pacing. The game is not heavily threaded, but the 7900X's single-core performance, shown by a Geekbench single-core score of 2,952 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,238, ensures that the main simulation thread does not become a bottleneck. The processor's average benchmark score of 50,556 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-13850HX, and 0.8% of the Intel Core i9-13980HX. These delta percentages are minimal, meaning all four rivals perform essentially identically in aggregate benchmarks.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 support provides adequate data flow for the game's physics and AI calculations. The 170 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate this is a high-power, enthusiast-class chip designed for sustained workloads. For Undisputed, the 12 cores are more than sufficient; the game's frame rates are more dependent on the GPU, especially at higher resolutions.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture using a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the Navi 48 chip containing 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2,520 MHz, with a game clock of 2,070 MHz and a base clock of 1,330 MHz. Its compute capabilities include 3,584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, with 56 ray-tracing cores.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 25,381 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 133,741. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,290 provides a DirectX 12 gaming performance metric. The GPU's average benchmark score of 34,780 places it within 0.2% of the NVIDIA A2, 0.3% of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, 0.7% of the AMD Radeon HD 7970, and 0.8% of the AMD Radeon PRO W6400. These rival deltas are small, indicating the RX 9070 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For Undisputed, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures and geometry at any resolution. The high boost clock and 128 ROPs allow for excellent pixel throughput, which is critical for the game's character models and ring environments. The 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming remains fluid even at 4K. The GPU's RDNA 4.0 architecture with 56 RT cores provides ray-tracing capabilities, though Undisputed's engine does not heavily stress this feature.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 351.9 FPS on Low, 256.3 FPS on Medium, 208.4 FPS on High, and 133 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a 95.6 FPS drop, while the drop from High to Ultra is 75.4 FPS. This suggests the Ultra preset introduces significantly more demanding effects that cut into frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably: 258.3 FPS on Low, 184 FPS on Medium, 150.4 FPS on High, and 99.4 FPS on Ultra. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 33.6 FPS, showing that resolution scaling is not linear. At 3840x2160, the results are 161.6 FPS on Low, 120.2 FPS on Medium, 95.7 FPS on High, and 63.7 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 63.7 FPS is the only measurement below the 100 FPS threshold, indicating the GPU begins to struggle at the highest settings and resolution.

The data shows that the combo maintains over 200 FPS at 1080p on Medium and above, and over 150 FPS at 1440p on High. At 4K, the Low preset still delivers 161.6 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 63.7 FPS, is playable but noticeably less fluid than the lower presets.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in Undisputed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 523rd out of 1,580 tested combos.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 50,556 is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i7-13850HX, and 0.8% lower than the Intel Core i9-13980HX.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 351.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the combo fall below 70 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 63.7, which is the only measurement below 70 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA A2?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 34,780 is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA A2's score of 34,866.

Q: What are the CPU's clock speeds?

A: The CPU has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p displays, the Medium preset at 256.3 FPS provides a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance, while the High preset at 208.4 FPS still offers excellent fluidity. The Ultra preset at 133 FPS is playable but the visual gains over High do not justify the 75.4 FPS loss.

At 1440p, the High preset at 150.4 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it maintains high frame rates while delivering better visuals than Medium at 184 FPS. The Ultra preset at 99.4 FPS is acceptable for those prioritizing image quality over raw speed, but the step down from High is significant.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 120.2 FPS offers the best experience, as it stays above the 100 FPS threshold while providing better detail than Low at 161.6 FPS. The High preset at 95.7 FPS is close to fluid, but the Ultra preset at 63.7 FPS is best avoided unless visual fidelity is the absolute priority over responsiveness. For competitive play, the Low preset at any resolution provides the highest frame rates, with 351.9 FPS at 1080p and 161.6 FPS at 4K.