Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing sports title from 2023, presents an interesting study in hardware scaling. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S shows a configuration that is heavily influenced by graphical settings and resolution, with performance ranging from highly playable to nearly unplayable depending on the chosen preset. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to understand the behavior of this CPU-GPU combo.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory from 1080p to 4K reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 252 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a very high rate. However, moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 182 FPS, a 27.8% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 115 FPS, a 36.8% drop from the 1440p figure and a 54.4% drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU is strong, the Radeon 8060S's performance is progressively saturated as the render resolution increases.

The trend is consistent across other settings, though the percentage drops vary. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (150 FPS) to 1440p (108 FPS) is a 28.0% decrease, and the move to 4K (69 FPS) is another 36.1% decrease. The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 181 FPS at 1080p, 131 FPS at 1440p (a 27.6% drop), and 83 FPS at 4K (a 36.6% drop). The most demanding Ultra preset sees the largest relative impact, with 97 FPS at 1080p falling to 70 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% drop) and then to 44 FPS at 4K (a 37.1% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is telling.

The fact that the relative performance loss from 1080p to 1440p is nearly identical across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings suggests that the scaling is resolution-bound rather than settings-bound. This is the classic signature of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; the data shows that the Radeon 8060S is the component that determines the final frame rate, and its workload scales directly with the number of pixels rendered. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to produce very high frame rates, but at 4K, its compute resources are exhausted, leading to the significant frame rate drops observed.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 252, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K with a smooth experience?

A: At 3840x2160, the system only exceeds 60 FPS on the Low preset (115 FPS) and Medium preset (83 FPS). The High preset hits 69 FPS, which is playable, but the Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, which is not a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the High preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 70 FPS, which is 38 FPS lower than the High preset's 108 FPS. This represents a 35.2% performance decrease for the jump from High to Ultra.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between the Low and Medium presets at 1080p?

A: Yes. The Low preset averages 252 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 181 FPS. This is a 71 FPS difference, or a 28.2% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Medium.

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

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 44, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: What does the frame time data show for the Medium preset?

A: The data for the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the average is 181 FPS, with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 208 FPS. At 1440p, the average is 131 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. At 4K, the average is 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This is a high-end mobile part, as evidenced by its percentile ranking of 95 among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 76212 places it in a close competition with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, which scores 76155, a negligible 0.1% difference. This CPU is clearly not a weak link in the system for this game.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports simulation game, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and AI. The benchmark data suggests that the 8945HX is more than adequate for this task. The fact that at 1080p Low settings the system achieves 252 FPS indicates that the CPU is capable of preparing frames at a very high rate. The bottleneck at higher resolutions is not the CPU's ability to process the game state, but rather the GPU's ability to render the increased pixel count. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713, ensures that it can keep up with the demands of the game without becoming a limiting factor.

The data shows that the CPU's performance is consistent regardless of the resolution. The FPS drops observed when moving from 1080p to 4K are directly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a GPU-bound characteristic. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a more pronounced performance plateau at lower resolutions, where the CPU's frame preparation time would become the bottleneck. Instead, the system scales linearly with resolution, confirming that the Ryzen 9 8945HX is providing ample headroom for the Radeon 8060S to be the primary performance determinant.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and AMD Radeon 8060S is ranked 1633 out of 2813 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration for this specific title, it is far from the bottom. The rank suggests that many other hardware pairings are capable of delivering higher frame rates in this game.

The GPU's individual performance is a significant factor in this ranking. The Radeon 8060S sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55757. This puts it in close competition with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which scores 55698, a 0.1% difference, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, which scores 56083, a 0.6% difference. While the GPU is strong, its performance is not class-leading, and this is reflected in the combo's mid-pack ranking. The CPU, on the other hand, is a top-tier performer, but its high performance does not boost the combo's ranking in this game, further reinforcing that the GPU is the performance limiter.

The combo rank is a holistic measure of the system's capability in Undisputed. The data indicates that the CPU is a high-end component, but the overall ranking is brought down by the GPU's limitations, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. A system with a more powerful GPU paired with this CPU would likely rank significantly higher. The current rank of 1633 out of 2813 is a direct result of the balance struck between this specific CPU and GPU pair, where the CPU's potential is not fully utilized due to the GPU's performance ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: At this resolution, the system delivers its best performance. The Low preset averages 252 FPS, providing a highly fluid experience. The Medium preset averages 181 FPS, with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 208 FPS. The High preset averages 150 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 97 FPS. All presets at 1080p are playable, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS.

2560x1440: Performance remains strong at this resolution. The Low preset averages 182 FPS. The Medium preset averages 131 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. The High preset averages 108 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 70 FPS, which is still a playable frame rate but shows a significant drop from the High preset. The data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as settings increase, with the gap between High and Ultra being particularly pronounced.

3840x2160: This is where the system begins to struggle. The Low preset averages 115 FPS, which is still smooth. The Medium preset averages 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. The High preset averages 69 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset averages 44 FPS, which is not suitable for smooth gameplay. The data shows that at 4K, the system is only capable of delivering a consistently smooth experience on the Low and Medium presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the optimal settings for this hardware combo. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is viable, with an average of 97 FPS. However, the jump from High (150 FPS) to Ultra (97 FPS) is a 35.3% performance hit for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. The Medium preset at 1080p offers an excellent balance, with an average of 181 FPS and a minimum of 154 FPS, ensuring smooth performance even in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides the best experience. It delivers an average of 108 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 70 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 35.2% reduction in performance compared to High. The Medium preset offers a higher frame rate (131 FPS) but the High preset is the sweet spot for visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the options are more limited. The Medium preset is the highest setting that provides a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 83 FPS and a minimum of 70 FPS. The High preset is playable at 69 FPS, but it is very close to the 60 FPS threshold and may experience noticeable dips. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as the 44 FPS average is too low for a smooth experience. For the best experience at 4K, the Medium preset is the clear choice, offering a balance between visual fidelity and playable frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8060S is a mobile GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It also features 40 ray tracing cores. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning the GPU relies on the system's DDR5 memory, with the bandwidth being system-dependent.

The GPU's performance in Undisputed is the key limiting factor for this combo. Its individual benchmark scores show that while it is a solid performer, it is not a top-tier part. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2162, and its Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 84626 and 80483, respectively. The GPU's percentile ranking of 87 places it above average, but its performance is closely matched by the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which has a 0.1% higher average score, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, which is 0.6% higher. This indicates that the 8060S is a capable GPU, but it is not in the same league as the highest-performing mobile or desktop parts.

The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck. The system's performance scales predictably with resolution, a clear sign of GPU limitation. The fact that the CPU is a high-end 16-core part with a 95th percentile ranking, yet the combo ranks only 1633 out of 2813 in this game, underscores the GPU's role as the performance ceiling. The Radeon 8060S's specifications, including its 14.85 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 464.0 GTexel/s texture rate, are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the demands of 4K rendering, especially at higher settings, prove to be too much for it, resulting in the sub-60 FPS performance seen at the Ultra preset.