Undisputed

This combo of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, placing it in the top percentile of all tested configurations. The data shows a system capable of handling the game at high frame rates even at demanding resolutions, with the primary bottleneck shifting between the CPU and GPU depending on the graphics preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 8945HX and RTX 5090 Mobile achieves a combo rank of 812 out of 3,718 tested configurations in Undisputed. This places the system in the top 22% of all combos tested, which is a strong result given the breadth of hardware combinations in the database. The ranking indicates that while this is not the absolute fastest pairing available for this title, it sits comfortably in the upper tier, outperforming the vast majority of systems.

The CPU itself holds a percentile of 95 against all processors, meaning it outperforms 95% of CPUs in general benchmark tests. Its average benchmark score of 76,212 places it nearly even with its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, which scores 76,155 (a delta of just 0.1%). The Ryzen chip also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D by 0.6% and trails the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P by 0.4%. This near-parity with top-tier desktop and workstation chips in synthetic tests suggests the mobile processor is not a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 Mobile holds a percentile of 84 against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 45,152. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, scores 45,384 (a delta of -0.5%), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti trails by 0.8%. The close scores in synthetic benchmarks indicate that the mobile RTX 5090 performs on par with several desktop-class GPUs from previous generations, which is a strong indicator of its capability in a gaming workload like Undisputed.

The overall combo rank reflects the balance of these two components. With a CPU that is 95th percentile and a GPU that is 84th percentile, the system has no single glaring weakness. The rank of 812 out of 3,718 suggests that while there are faster combos (likely with newer desktop GPUs or higher-clocked variants), this pairing provides a very high level of performance that will satisfy most users looking for a smooth experience in this sports title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features the GB203 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of video memory, far exceeding the requirements of Undisputed, which ensures that texture loading and memory-intensive scenes will not cause stuttering or frame drops.

The GPU's clock speeds are a point of note. The base clock is 990 MHz, with a boost clock of 1,515 MHz. These are relatively modest clock values for a high-end GPU, but the architecture compensates with a massive number of shading units (10,496) and 328 texture mapping units. The FP32 performance is rated at 31.80 TFLOPS, which is the raw compute power available for the game's physics and rendering calculations. The pixel rate of 169.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 496.9 GTexel/s provide the fill rate necessary to drive high resolutions without becoming a bottleneck.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports game that relies on character models and arena environments, the GPU's role is to handle the rendering of boxers, crowds, and the ring. The data shows that the GPU is capable of handling the game at 4K Ultra settings, but with a significant performance cost. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 69, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking suggests it is well above average, but the 4K Ultra results indicate that the game's highest preset is still demanding.

The RTX 5090 Mobile supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning it is fully compatible with modern rendering APIs. The GPU's 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in a sports title that does not heavily rely on ray tracing or DLSS. The data suggests that the GPU's raw rasterization power is the primary driver of performance in this game, as opposed to its AI or ray-tracing capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases, which helps identify the limiting component at different settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 394 FPS. This drops to 284 FPS at 1440p and further to 180 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 27.9% drop in FPS, while from 1440p to 4K there is a 36.6% drop. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, but the frame rates remain exceptionally high even at 4K.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar. At 1080p, the average is 283 FPS, dropping to 205 FPS at 1440p (a 27.6% drop) and then to 129 FPS at 4K (a 37.1% drop from 1440p). The min FPS at 1080p Medium is 241, which is still well above the refresh rate of most monitors, indicating a stable experience.

The High preset shows a different scaling behavior. At 1080p, the average is 234 FPS, dropping to 169 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% drop) and then to 107 FPS at 4K (a 36.7% drop from 1440p). The drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.3%, which is significant but expected given the four-fold increase in pixel count.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the average is 151 FPS, which drops to 109 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% drop) and then to 69 FPS at 4K (a 36.7% drop). The 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS is the lowest measured frame rate across all tests, but it is still playable for a sports game.

The data suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 32 threads running at a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, is powerful enough to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions and settings. The fact that FPS drops proportionally with resolution increases (around 27-28% from 1080p to 1440p, and 36-37% from 1440p to 4K) indicates that the GPU's rendering capacity is being saturated, while the CPU maintains a consistent frame delivery.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, all presets are playable, with Low hitting 394 FPS, Medium at 283 FPS, High at 234 FPS, and Ultra at 151 FPS. For most users, the High preset at 1080p offers an excellent experience with an average of 234 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. Ultra at 1080p is also viable, providing 151 FPS, which is still smooth for competitive play.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 169 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 205 FPS is also a strong choice, offering a significant frame rate buffer. Ultra at 1440p drops to 109 FPS, which is playable but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz display. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot at 1440p, providing a good balance between visual fidelity and performance.

At 4K, the situation changes. High settings yield 107 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming on a 60 Hz display. Medium settings at 129 FPS are also very good, offering a smoother experience for those with 120 Hz 4K monitors. Ultra at 4K drops to 69 FPS, which is playable but may feel less fluid. Low at 4K is not recommended for visual quality, but it does provide 180 FPS for extreme competitive play.

The best experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1440p. This combination provides 169 FPS, which is smooth, responsive, and visually detailed. For 4K users, the Medium preset at 129 FPS offers the best balance, as it provides a high frame rate without compromising too much on visual fidelity. The data does not include any min FPS values for the 4K High or Ultra presets, but the average values are sufficiently high to suggest a stable experience.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Undisputed at 4K with high settings?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 107 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. This is a very playable frame rate for 4K gaming, especially on a 60 Hz or even 120 Hz display.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achieved in the measured tests?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 394, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the combo can handle even the lightest settings with extreme speed.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD 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). It also outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D by 0.6%.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data suggests the GPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo hits 394 FPS, and even at Ultra it reaches 151 FPS, indicating the GPU is capable of delivering very high frame rates at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 174 FPS. This shows that even in demanding moments, the frame rate remains well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic score compare to the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The RTX 5090 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 45,152, which is 0.8% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (44,795). This indicates the mobile GPU performs on par with or slightly better than the desktop RTX 4070 Ti in synthetic tests.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread 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 an aggressive boost for a mobile chip. The CPU is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 13,140 million across two 71 mm² dies. This configuration provides a total of 64 MB of L3 cache, along with 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 cache per core.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 42,713, which is a high result for a mobile processor. The single-core score of 6,030 in Cinebench R23 is also notable, indicating strong per-thread performance that is crucial for gaming. The PassMark multi-thread score of 51,405 further confirms the CPU's capability in heavily threaded workloads.

For Undisputed, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics calculations, and AI for the boxers and crowd. The 16-core configuration ensures that there is ample processing headroom, even when the game is running at low settings with very high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 394 FPS, a frame rate that would stress the CPU's ability to issue draw calls and update game state. The fact that the CPU maintains this performance without a notable bottleneck reflects its high single-thread performance and clock speed.

The CPU's 95th percentile ranking against all processors indicates that it is among the fastest available. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, is nearly identical in synthetic performance, with a delta of just 0.1%. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, such as low-resolution gaming, the Ryzen 9 8945HX will perform essentially on par with the best mobile Intel chip. The processor also supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and provides 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is sufficient to feed the CPU's cores without causing stalls.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. The following breakdown details the exact numbers recorded for this combo in Undisputed.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results show a clear progression from Low to Ultra. The Low preset achieves an average of 180 FPS, with no min or max values recorded. Medium settings yield an average of 129 FPS, with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 149 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 107 FPS, with no other values recorded. The Ultra preset produces an average of 69 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire dataset. This shows that 4K Ultra is demanding, but the system can still provide a playable experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales up significantly. The Low preset achieves an average of 284 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 205 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. The High preset reaches an average of 169 FPS. The Ultra preset provides an average of 109 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 144 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo reaches its peak performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 394 FPS, which is the highest recorded in any test. Medium settings deliver an average of 283 FPS, with a minimum of 241 FPS and a maximum of 326 FPS. The High preset reaches an average of 234 FPS. The Ultra preset provides an average of 151 FPS. This resolution shows the full potential of the CPU and GPU combination, with even the most demanding preset staying above 150 FPS.

The data also reveals the scaling between presets at each resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS by 28.2%, from Medium to High by 17.3%, and from High to Ultra by 35.5%. At 1440p, the reductions are 27.8%, 17.6%, and 35.5% respectively. At 4K, the reductions are 28.3%, 17.1%, and 35.5%. This consistent pattern indicates that the Ultra preset has a significantly higher GPU workload compared to High, while the step from Low to Medium is relatively consistent across resolutions.