Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the AMD Radeon 760M delivers playable frame rates in Undisputed only at 1080p with low settings, and struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher resolutions or graphical presets. Benchmark data for this combination shows a clear ceiling: the integrated GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution and settings increase, with the powerful 16-core CPU unable to compensate for the graphics subsystem's constraints.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a dramatic performance drop as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K, a pattern that strongly indicates GPU-bound behavior. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 46 FPS at 1920x1080 to 34 FPS at 2560x1440, then collapses to 21 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, with the most severe decline occurring between 1440p and 4K where the rendering load on the integrated graphics becomes overwhelming.

The scaling pattern at Low settings tells a similar story, though with higher absolute numbers. The combo achieves 78 FPS at 1080p Low, which drops to 56 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 36 FPS at 4K Low. The 4K result remains below the 40 FPS threshold typically considered minimally playable, even with all graphical features minimized. This suggests that the Radeon 760M's 512 shading units and 16 ROPs simply cannot handle the pixel throughput required at 4K resolution, regardless of how much load is removed from other graphics processing stages.

Interestingly, the scaling between Medium and High settings at each resolution shows only modest differences, with Medium at 1080p delivering 56 FPS versus 46 FPS for High. At 1440p, Medium achieves 41 FPS while High drops to 34 FPS. The relatively small gap between these settings, compared to the large gap between 1440p and 4K, reinforces that resolution scaling is the dominant factor limiting performance rather than individual settings adjustments.

The Ultra preset results confirm the GPU bottleneck with stark clarity: only 30 FPS at 1080p, 22 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. The fact that even 1080p Ultra fails to reach 30 FPS average indicates that the Radeon 760M lacks the compute throughput to handle the full feature set of Undisputed's rendering pipeline at any resolution. The data shows that users must choose between resolution and visual fidelity — they cannot have both with this combo.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713 places it in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 76212. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, scores 76155, representing a negligible 0.1% difference. This indicates that the CPU has ample headroom for gaming workloads, including the physics and AI calculations typical of a sports simulation like Undisputed.

However, the benchmark results show that this CPU horsepower is largely underutilized in this particular configuration. The Passmark multithread score of 51405 and single-thread score of 3907 demonstrate strong processing capability, yet the measured FPS figures in Undisputed are consistently limited by the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 78 FPS, but this is still below what the CPU could theoretically support if paired with a more capable graphics solution.

The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory throughput for gaming. The data compression score of 677755 and floating-point math score of 117453 in Passmark indicate strong computational performance across diverse workloads. In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be maintaining frame time consistency rather than maximizing peak FPS, as evidenced by the fact that reducing resolution from 1080p to 4K causes FPS to drop proportionally with pixel count rather than remaining CPU-limited.

The Ryzen 9 8945HX's 55W TDP and 5nm process node suggest efficient power delivery, though this is less relevant for gaming performance than the raw compute capability. The benchmark percentile of 95 versus all CPUs confirms that this processor is among the fastest available, but the measured FPS data shows that in this specific game, the CPU is never the limiting factor. Even at 4K Ultra with only 14 FPS, the bottleneck is clearly the GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 41.58 GPixel/s pixel rate.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K resolution?*

A: The data shows marginal results at 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS is 36, which is below the 40 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At Medium settings, the average drops to 26 FPS, and at High it falls to 21 FPS. Ultra settings produce only 14 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Undisputed.

Q: What is the best settings configuration for this combo?

A: Based on the measured FPS, the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS is 1080p Low at 78 FPS. The next closest is 1080p Medium at 56 FPS, followed by 1440p Low at 56 FPS. For a 60 FPS target, 1080p Low is the only option; for a 30 FPS minimum, 1080p Medium and 1440p Low both qualify.

Q: How does the Radeon 760M compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Radeon 760M has an average benchmark score of 6019, placing it in the 35th percentile among all GPUs. It performs nearly identically to the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (score 6001, 0.3% difference) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (score 6000, 0.3% difference). The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 scores 6049, which is 0.5% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server scores 5996, 0.4% lower.

*Q: Does the CPU bottleneck performance in Undisputed?*

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 8945HX scores in the 95th percentile for all CPUs with an average benchmark of 76212, while its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, scores 76155 (0.1% difference). The FPS drops from 78 at 1080p Low to 36 at 4K Low, a pattern consistent with GPU limitation rather than CPU constraint.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at different settings?

A: The data includes min/max FPS only for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the range is 48-65 FPS with an average of 56. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 34-47 FPS with an average of 41. At 4K Medium, the range is 22-30 FPS with an average of 26. The narrowing range relative to average suggests better frame pacing at lower resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 2803 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 0.4% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the significant GPU limitation, despite the CPU's strong performance percentile.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2803 out of 2813 tested combinations places this configuration in the bottom percentile of all systems evaluated in Undisputed. This ranking is particularly striking given the CPU's performance class — the Ryzen 9 8945HX sits in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, yet the overall combo performance is dragged down by the integrated GPU's limitations.

The discrepancy between CPU and GPU capabilities explains this poor ranking. While the Ryzen 9 8945HX's average benchmark score of 76212 puts it within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (score 75779, delta 0.6%) and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (score 76492, delta -0.4%), the Radeon 760M's 35th percentile GPU ranking creates an imbalanced system. The GPU's average benchmark score of 6019 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (score 6001, delta 0.3%), which is a dedicated entry-level discrete GPU, but the 760M shares system memory and bandwidth with the CPU.

The data shows that this combo ranks ahead of only 10 other configurations out of 2813, which indicates that most systems tested with Undisputed provide better playability. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (78 FPS) is the only configuration that achieves a solidly playable frame rate, and even that falls short of the 90+ FPS that would indicate a well-balanced system. The rank suggests that users seeking a smooth Undisputed experience should look toward configurations with discrete GPUs, even entry-level ones, rather than relying on integrated graphics.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 4nm process by TSMC. Its 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs provide a baseline of 5.323 TFLOPS FP32 compute, with a pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s and texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s. The GPU operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz, drawing up to 15W of power.

The GPU's performance in Undisputed is characterized by its inability to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the GPU can deliver 78 FPS at Low settings, but this drops to 56 FPS at Medium and 46 FPS at High. The decline continues at 1440p, where even Low settings only achieve 56 FPS, and at 4K, where the maximum average is 36 FPS at Low settings.

The GPU's memory configuration uses System Shared memory, with bandwidth described as System Dependent. This means the GPU relies on the CPU's dual-channel DDR5 memory, which provides 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. In Undisputed, this shared memory arrangement likely contributes to the performance ceiling, as the GPU must compete with CPU workloads for memory access. The 8 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present in the specification, but the FPS data suggests that ray tracing features in Undisputed would be impractical at any resolution given the base performance levels.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 and Passmark G3D score of 5310 indicate entry-level graphics capability. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 20255 and Vulkan score of 30336 show moderate compute performance, but these do not translate to playable frame rates in demanding scenarios. The GPU's 35th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it below the majority of discrete graphics solutions, which is consistent with the measured FPS data in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS dataset for this combo in Undisputed covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance.

At 1920x1080, the results show a clear progression from playable to unplayable as settings increase. Low settings deliver 78 FPS average, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset to exceed 60 FPS. Medium settings achieve 56 FPS with a min/max range of 48-65 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but generally consistent performance. High settings drop to 46 FPS, which remains playable but below the 60 FPS ideal for competitive sports games. Ultra settings fall to 30 FPS, which is borderline playable but likely to feel stuttery during fast-paced boxing action.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases across all settings. Low settings achieve 56 FPS, matching the 1080p Medium result and indicating that resolution scaling has a similar impact to increasing quality settings by one tier. Medium settings produce 41 FPS with a range of 34-47 FPS, which is playable but with noticeable frame drops during intense moments. High settings drop to 34 FPS, falling below the smoothness threshold. Ultra settings produce only 22 FPS, which is not suitable for gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below playable thresholds. Low settings achieve 36 FPS, which is technically playable but lacks smoothness. Medium settings produce 26 FPS with a range of 22-30 FPS, indicating significant frame time inconsistency. High settings drop to 21 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 14 FPS. None of these 4K configurations provide an acceptable gaming experience, with even the best case (Low settings) falling short of the 40 FPS minimum for playable sports simulation.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by approximately 30-40% at corresponding settings. This scaling factor is typical of GPU-bound workloads, confirming that the Radeon 760M is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. The CPU's performance headroom, evidenced by its 95th percentile ranking, remains entirely untapped in Undisputed, as the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to utilize the available processing power.