Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, ranking 571st out of 2,813 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 20% of all systems tested, with measured frame rates ranging from 69 FPS at 4K Ultra to 394 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the 16-core processor provides ample headroom at lower settings where frame rates exceed 380 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread mobile processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is particularly relevant for a sports title like Undisputed where physics calculations and AI opponent behavior can create bursty single-thread demands. The processor's 64 MB of L3 cache helps maintain smooth frame pacing during rapid gameplay transitions.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,713 and a single-core score of 6,030. The PassMark multi-thread score of 51,405 and single-thread score of 3,907 indicate strong performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The processor sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 76,212.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 8945HX is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, showing a delta of only 0.1% higher average score. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D by 0.6%, while trailing the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by 0.4% each. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining frame rates across settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 394 FPS, which suggests the processor is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond typical display refresh rates. The data indicates that even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is under maximum load, the CPU does not become a bottleneck — the 69 FPS result at that setting is consistent with GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints.

The processor's 5 nm process node and 13,140 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, though the 55 W TDP is modest for a 16-core part. The integrated Radeon 610M graphics provide a fallback for basic display output, but the discrete RTX 5090 handles all rendering in this configuration. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's data streaming requirements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this configuration, featuring the GB202 chip on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2,017 MHz and a boost clock of 2,407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1,750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth — a critical specification for high-resolution textures and effects in a sports title with detailed character models and arena environments.

The GPU's 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs deliver substantial rasterization throughput. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores support ray-traced effects and AI-enhanced features, though Undisputed's performance metrics suggest traditional rasterization is the primary workload. The GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 and a PassMark G3D score of 39,650, placing it at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs.

In the nearest rival comparisons, the RTX 5090 shows a 0.3% advantage over the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB and a 0.6% lead over the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB. It also outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.1%, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X leads by 1.4%. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, with the RTX 5090's average at 79,842.

The GPU's impact on Undisputed is most visible in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 1080p, the system delivers 394 FPS on Low, 283 FPS on Medium, 234 FPS on High, and 151 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 61.7% drop from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU is being progressively more stressed as visual fidelity increases. The 32 GB VRAM capacity means there is no risk of running out of memory at any tested resolution or setting, which is confirmed by the consistent frame rates without stuttering that would indicate memory swapping.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At High settings, the system produces 234 FPS at 1080p, 169 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 54.3% overall drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU that is being pushed harder at higher pixel counts while the CPU remains capable of keeping up.

The Low preset shows even more dramatic scaling: 394 FPS at 1080p, 284 FPS at 1440p, and 180 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K drop of 54.3% mirrors the High preset's percentage, suggesting the limiting factor is consistently the GPU rather than the CPU. At 1080p Low, the 394 FPS figure approaches what might be considered CPU-bound territory, but the processor's strong single-thread performance (6,030 in Cinebench R23 single-core) allows it to maintain this level.

Medium settings provide the most complete data with min and max frame rates recorded. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 283 FPS with a minimum of 241 and maximum of 326. At 1440p Medium, the average is 205 FPS with min/max of 174/235. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 129 FPS with min/max of 110/149. The minimum frame rates stay within 14.8% of the average at 1080p, 15.1% at 1440p, and 14.7% at 4K, indicating smooth frame delivery without significant hitches.

Ultra settings produce the most demanding workload: 151 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is a 54.3% reduction, identical to the other presets. This consistency suggests that the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel count regardless of quality level, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the workload at all settings above Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 571 out of 2,813 tested combinations places this system in the 79.7th percentile — meaning it outperforms roughly four out of five tested configurations in Undisputed. This ranking reflects the synergy between the high-end mobile processor and flagship desktop-class GPU, though the RTX 5090's performance class might suggest an even higher rank.

The CPU's 95th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 92nd percentile among all GPUs contribute to this strong combo result. The data indicates that the bottleneck in this system is primarily the GPU at higher resolutions, which is typical for a pairing where the CPU can deliver 394 FPS at 1080p Low — a figure that exceeds what most displays can even show.

Compared to alternative combinations, this setup's strength lies in its consistency across all settings. The minimum frame rate at 4K Medium (110 FPS) is still comfortably above 60 FPS, and even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset maintains a playable 69 FPS average. The system never drops below 60 FPS in any measured configuration, which is a key metric for a competitive sports game where frame drops can affect timing-sensitive inputs.

The ranking data suggests that while the RTX 5090 is a top-tier GPU, the mobile Ryzen 9 8945HX may slightly limit overall performance compared to a desktop flagship CPU. However, the 0.1% delta to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and 0.6% advantage over the Ryzen 9 9950X3D indicate that the processor is not a weak link in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for competitive play?

A: The data shows 1080p Low delivers 394 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate. For players prioritizing maximum responsiveness, 1080p Low or Medium (283 FPS) are the optimal choices. The 1440p Medium setting at 205 FPS provides a balance between visual quality and high refresh rate performance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes. At 4K High the system averages 107 FPS, and at 4K Medium it averages 129 FPS with a minimum of 110 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the average of 69 FPS remains above the 60 FPS threshold. All 4K configurations are playable, though 4K Ultra shows the most noticeable performance cost.

Q: How does the minimum frame rate compare across resolutions at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data recorded. At 1080p, the minimum is 241 FPS against a 283 FPS average. At 1440p, the minimum is 174 FPS against a 205 FPS average. At 4K, the minimum is 110 FPS against a 129 FPS average. These minimums stay within 15% of the averages, indicating stable performance.

Q: Is this combo CPU-bound or GPU-bound in Undisputed?

A: The data indicates the system is GPU-bound at all tested settings. Evidence includes the consistent 54.3% frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K across all quality presets, and the fact that the CPU can deliver 394 FPS at 1080p Low without being the limiting factor. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking versus the CPU's 95th percentile supports this conclusion.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 8945HX compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76,212, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (76,155) and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (75,779). It trails the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76,492) and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76,513) by 0.4% each. These differences are within normal variance.

Q: What frame rate can players expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 169 FPS at 1440p High. This is a 27.8% reduction from the 1080p High result of 234 FPS, and a 36.7% improvement over the 4K High result of 107 FPS. This configuration offers a strong balance for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display refresh rate and resolution priorities. For 1080p displays with 240 Hz or higher refresh rates, the Medium preset delivers 283 FPS average with a 241 FPS minimum, ensuring the frame rate stays above the refresh rate even in demanding scenes. The Low preset at 394 FPS provides additional headroom for players using 360 Hz displays, though the visual trade-off may not be worth it for most users.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 169 FPS is the best choice for 165 Hz monitors, as it maintains frame rates above the refresh rate with better visual quality than Medium. Players with 240 Hz 1440p displays should consider Medium at 205 FPS, which provides a 14.6% margin above the refresh rate and includes the game's visual enhancements at a moderate level. The Ultra preset at 109 FPS is only recommended for 1440p users with 100 Hz or lower refresh rate displays.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 129 FPS is the highest performing option that maintains a minimum of 110 FPS, making it suitable for 120 Hz displays. The High preset at 107 FPS is a viable alternative for 4K 60 Hz monitors, offering better visual quality while still providing a 78.3% margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 69 FPS is playable but leaves minimal headroom for frame drops, making it suitable only for single-player career mode rather than competitive online matches.

For the best overall experience balancing visual fidelity and performance, the 1440p Medium preset offers 205 FPS average with a 174 FPS minimum, which exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors while maintaining solid visual quality. The 4K Medium preset at 129 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K displays, as it provides smooth gameplay with a comfortable margin above typical 60 Hz refresh rates. The Ultra presets at all resolutions show significant performance costs — a 61.7% drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p — making them less suitable for competitive play where consistent frame delivery is paramount.