Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested resolutions in Undisputed, with the data showing a top-1 finish among 2,813 tested CPU-GPU combos. The measured results reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's robust multi-threaded performance ensures no bottleneck even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 500 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable pattern dictated by the increasing pixel count, with the most dramatic drops occurring at the Ultra preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 578 at 1920x1080 to 264 at 3840x2160, representing a 54.3% reduction. This scaling indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom with its 12 cores and 24 threads. The Medium preset shows similar scaling behavior, dropping from 416 FPS at 1080p to 190 FPS at 4K, a 54.3% decrease. At High settings, the drop is slightly steeper at 54.4%, from 344 FPS at 1080p to 157 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset exhibits the most significant scaling penalty, falling from 222 FPS at 1080p to 101 FPS at 4K, a 54.5% reduction.

The consistent scaling percentages across all four settings presets, ranging from 54.3% to 54.5%, strongly suggest that the limiting component at 4K is the GPU's rendering pipeline rather than any CPU constraint. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased memory pressure at higher resolutions without introducing additional bottlenecks. The fact that the 4K-to-1080p ratio remains nearly identical regardless of settings indicates that the game's rendering workload scales linearly with resolution, and the system has no unexpected performance cliffs when transitioning between resolutions. At 1440p, the system maintains excellent playability with all settings, with the lowest average being 160 FPS at Ultra, which is still well above typical display refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. With 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, the GPU has substantial raw compute throughput, reflected in its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The base clock of 2017 MHz and boost clock of 2407 MHz provide the frequency headroom needed to sustain high frame rates, while the 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is particularly relevant for Undisputed, a sports title that likely benefits from high-bandwidth access to textures and geometry data.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its in-game performance. The PassMark G3D score of 44,065 places it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 77,712 is competitive with its nearest rivals. The data shows the RTX 5090 D outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6% and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4% in average benchmark scores. However, these are relatively small margins, suggesting that the GPU's real-world gaming advantage comes from its architectural features and driver optimizations rather than raw benchmark dominance alone.

The GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores indicate support for advanced rendering features, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether ray tracing or DLSS is enabled. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering APIs, and the Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support provide flexibility for different game engines. The GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU requirement indicate a power-hungry design, but the measured performance justifies this power draw in the context of achieving over 100 FPS at 4K Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination achieves the top rank in Undisputed, placing 1st out of 2,813 tested combos. This ranking is a direct result of pairing a high-end 12-core CPU with a flagship 32 GB GPU, both of which are in the 91st and 92nd percentiles respectively among their component categories. The combo's dominance is particularly evident at 1080p, where the average frame rates across all settings (ranging from 222 to 578 FPS) are so high that no other combination would likely come close. Even at 4K Ultra, the 101 FPS average is respectable for a demanding resolution and settings combination.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 7313P with a 0.2% higher average score, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 with a 0.3% lower score, and the Intel Core i7-14700F with a 0.6% lower score. These margins are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the CPU choice does not significantly differentiate performance in this game. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants, are within 2.4% of its average benchmark score, yet the RTX 5090 D's combination of high VRAM capacity and modern architecture gives it an edge in gaming workloads.

The rank of 1 out of 2,813 is a strong indicator that this system is overqualified for Undisputed, which appears to be a moderately demanding title given the high frame rates achieved. The data suggests that even a significantly less powerful GPU could achieve playable frame rates, but the RTX 5090 D ensures maximum headroom for future updates or more demanding scenarios. The ranking also implies that the system's performance is not artificially limited by any single component, as both the CPU and GPU are well-matched in their respective performance tiers.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 578, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 101 FPS, which is still playable for most users.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data shows consistent scaling percentages across resolutions, indicating the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 500 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest average FPS is 101, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and 2.4% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB.

Q: What are the Medium settings frame time consistency metrics?

A: At Medium settings, the minimum and maximum FPS are recorded: 354-478 at 1080p, 256-346 at 1440p, and 162-219 at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 578 FPS, which is the maximum recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings reduce the average to 416 FPS, with a minimum of 354 FPS and a maximum of 478 FPS. High settings produce an average of 344 FPS, while Ultra settings lower the average to 222 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a predictable step-down of roughly 30-50 FPS per preset tier, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (162 FPS difference).

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but show the expected reduction from 1080p. The Low preset averages 418 FPS, a 27.7% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 301 FPS, with a minimum of 256 FPS and a maximum of 346 FPS. High settings produce an average of 249 FPS, while Ultra settings average 160 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the system maintains high refresh rate performance even at this resolution, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 240 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers strong performance, though the frame rates drop more significantly. The Low preset averages 264 FPS, which is still above 240 FPS for high-refresh displays. Medium settings average 190 FPS, with a minimum of 162 FPS and a maximum of 219 FPS. High settings produce an average of 157 FPS, while Ultra settings average 101 FPS. The 4K results show that this system can handle 4K gaming at all settings, but Ultra settings may require a VRR display to manage frame times effectively given the 101 FPS average.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X provides the computational foundation for this system, with 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz are substantial, and the 64 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency in gaming workloads. The CPU's 5 nm process node from TSMC and 13,140 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, though the 170 W TDP indicates a power-hungry design. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU without creating a bottleneck.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, given the high frame rates and consistent scaling patterns. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,300 and a single-core score of 2,016.5. The Geekbench multi-core score of 19,267 and single-core score of 2,617 further reinforce this. The PassMark multi-thread score of 51,406 and single-thread score of 4,238 indicate that the CPU can handle both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads effectively. The CPU's percentile rank of 91 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,288, places it in the upper echelon of processors.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within 0.6% of its average score, meaning the 7900X does not have a significant computational advantage over alternatives. However, its combination of high clock speeds and multi-threading capability ensures it does not limit the GPU in this game. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings with 578 FPS, the CPU keeps up with the GPU's demands. The 3DMark scores, including 10,972 for 16 threads and 12,536 for max threads, indicate the CPU scales well with increased thread utilization, which is relevant for games that can leverage multiple cores.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target display refresh rate and resolution. For 4K displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate, the High preset at 157 FPS is the best choice, as it exceeds the refresh rate while maintaining visual quality. The Ultra preset at 101 FPS is playable but may not fully utilize a 120 Hz display. For 1440p displays with a 240 Hz refresh rate, the High preset at 249 FPS is ideal, while the Medium preset at 301 FPS provides additional headroom if the display supports higher refresh rates. The Low preset at 418 FPS is unnecessary for most users but demonstrates the system's capability.

For 1080p displays with a 360 Hz or higher refresh rate, the Medium preset at 416 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. The High preset at 344 FPS still exceeds 300 Hz, while the Ultra preset at 222 FPS is suitable for 240 Hz displays. The Low preset at 578 FPS exceeds all current display refresh rates, making it useful only for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visuals. The Medium preset across all resolutions shows consistent frame time consistency, with recorded minimums of 354 FPS at 1080p, 256 FPS at 1440p, and 162 FPS at 4K, indicating stable performance without major dips.

Given the data, the recommended settings for the best experience are High at 4K, High at 1440p, and Medium at 1080p. These choices balance visual fidelity with frame rates that exceed common display refresh rates. The Ultra preset offers marginal visual improvements over High but comes with a significant frame rate penalty (35.6% reduction at 4K, 35.7% at 1440p, and 35.5% at 1080p). The Low preset provides the highest frame rates but sacrifices visual quality, making it suitable only for competitive play. The Medium preset offers the best frame time consistency based on the recorded min and max FPS values, making it a reliable choice for users who prioritize smoothness.