Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, a sports title that scales impressively across resolutions and settings. The combo ranks 43rd out of 1,580 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3% of all systems evaluated. With the Ryzen 9 7900X sitting at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs and the RTX 4090 at the 91st percentile among all GPUs, this pairing represents a high-end configuration that sustains triple-digit frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how this combination scales from 1080p to 4K, and the pattern clearly identifies where the performance bottleneck shifts. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 533.3 FPS, which is an extraordinary figure that demonstrates the CPU's capability to feed the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the frame rate drops to 385.3 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28% from the 1080p figure. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls to 241.8 FPS, representing another 37% decline from the 1440p result.

This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p and 1440p with lower settings, the frame rates are so high that the GPU is not the limiting factor — the CPU and its 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.70 GHz base clock, and 5.60 GHz boost clock are doing the heavy lifting to keep up with the graphics card's output. However, at 4K resolution, the GPU becomes more significant as the rendering load increases. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom, but the sheer pixel count at 3840x2160 demands more from the graphics processor.

Looking at the High settings across resolutions, the scaling is more linear: 315.5 FPS at 1080p, 230.2 FPS at 1440p, and 146.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 36% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern suggests that at High settings, both CPU and GPU are more evenly utilized, with the GPU becoming progressively more important as resolution increases. The fact that 4K High still delivers 146.9 FPS indicates that the RTX 4090 has substantial performance reserves in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achieved by this combination in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 533.3 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this configuration, where the CPU's processing power is the primary determinant of performance.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 93.7. This is the most demanding configuration tested, yet it still exceeds 90 FPS, indicating smooth gameplay for most users.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 385.3 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 144.3 FPS. This represents a 62.5% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's performance ranking match its in-game results?

A: The RTX 4090 holds the 91st percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 66,473. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, scores 66,733, a delta of -0.4%, indicating the 4090 performs slightly below that comparator in synthetic benchmarks, yet in Undisputed it still delivers high frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 50,556, placing it at the 93rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, scores 50,598, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the two are nearly identical in synthetic testing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience. At 1080p, Low settings produce 533.3 FPS, Medium produces 382.5 FPS, High produces 315.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 201.7 FPS. All of these exceed 200 FPS, so even the most demanding preset at 1080p offers exceptional smoothness. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, High at 315.5 FPS is the sweet spot — it maintains a substantial frame rate while improving visual quality over Medium.

At 1440p, the same pattern emerges: Low at 385.3 FPS, Medium at 278.3 FPS, High at 230.2 FPS, and Ultra at 144.3 FPS. The High preset at 230.2 FPS is recommended for most users, as it balances visual fidelity with performance that comfortably exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. Ultra at 144.3 FPS is still viable for 144 Hz displays, but the margin is tighter.

At 4K, the choices become more consequential. Low delivers 241.8 FPS, Medium 175.5 FPS, High 146.9 FPS, and Ultra 93.7 FPS. For 4K gaming, High at 146.9 FPS is the recommended preset, as it provides strong visual quality while maintaining frame rates above 144 FPS. Ultra at 93.7 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays or for users prioritizing maximum visual detail, but the drop below 100 FPS may be noticeable to sensitive players. Medium at 175.5 FPS is the better choice if the goal is to stay well above 144 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 43rd out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the top 2.7% of all configurations tested for this game. The ranking reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU: the Ryzen 9 7900X's high single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,093 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,168) ensures that the RTX 4090 is not starved of data, while the GPU's massive compute resources handle the graphics workload efficiently.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 93 among all CPUs is slightly higher than the GPU's 91 among all GPUs, suggesting that the processor is marginally more capable relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own peers. This balance is favorable for gaming, as it means the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output without creating a bottleneck. The 1580 total combos tested provide a broad context: a rank of 43 indicates that only a handful of configurations, likely featuring even newer or more specialized hardware, outperform this pairing in Undisputed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz are critical for gaming performance, as Undisputed benefits from high per-core throughput. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,093 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,168 demonstrate strong single-thread capability, which is directly relevant to frame rate generation at lower resolutions where the CPU is the primary limiter.

The 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core provide substantial on-die storage for game data, reducing memory latency and improving responsiveness. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data flows efficiently between the CPU and memory subsystem. In multi-threaded workloads, the 3DMark max-threads score of 12,536 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 43,695 show that the processor scales well across its 24 threads, though Undisputed likely does not fully utilize all cores given its sports genre and relatively modest computational demands.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 50,556 places it at the 93rd percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (delta -0.4%), Intel Core i7-13850HX (delta -0.5%), and Intel Core i9-13980HX (delta -0.8%). These narrow deltas indicate that the 7900X is competitively positioned against the latest processors from both AMD and Intel.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS across settings is as follows: Low yields 533.3 FPS, Medium yields 382.5 FPS, High yields 315.5 FPS, and Ultra yields 201.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 62% reduction in frame rate, with each step up in quality costing roughly 15-20% performance. The 1080p results are extraordinary, with even Ultra exceeding 200 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 385.3 FPS, Medium 278.3 FPS, High 230.2 FPS, and Ultra 144.3 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 28-30% across all settings, reflecting the increased pixel count of 78% more pixels. Ultra at 1440p still maintains a solid 144.3 FPS, making it suitable for 144 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 241.8 FPS, Medium 175.5 FPS, High 146.9 FPS, and Ultra 93.7 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 33-38% performance, with Ultra falling below 100 FPS. The RTX 4090's 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs are pushed hard at this resolution, but the card's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth allow it to maintain playable frame rates across all presets.

The data shows a consistent pattern: at every resolution, the gap between Low and Medium is roughly 28-30%, while the gap between Medium and High is about 18%, and the gap between High and Ultra is about 33-36%. This non-linear scaling suggests that Ultra settings introduce disproportionately heavy effects that tax the GPU more than the incremental steps from Low to Medium or Medium to High. For users seeking the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, High settings offer the best compromise, delivering frame rates that are 1.5 to 2 times higher than Ultra while maintaining strong visual fidelity.