Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1150th out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower third of the database. This pairing is fundamentally constrained by the graphics card, which sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is a top-tier part at the 94th percentile of all processors. The data indicates a significant imbalance: this is a high-end processor paired with a mid-range, end-of-life GPU, and the benchmark results consistently reflect that the GPU is the primary bottleneck across all resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1150 out of 1580 combos (roughly the 27th percentile) is a direct consequence of its component pairing. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a flagship-class processor, but the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a decidedly mid-range part from a previous generation. In Undisputed, the measured frame rates are respectable, but the ranking shows that most other tested configurations deliver higher average performance. The disparity between the CPU's high percentile (94) and the GPU's lower one (63) creates a lopsided setup. The processor's immense headroom is left largely unused, as the GPU becomes the ceiling for performance. This is not a poorly performing combo in absolute terms, but it is one that leaves substantial performance on the table relative to what the CPU could drive with a stronger graphics card. The ranking is a verdict on balance, not raw capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the defining component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and its boost clock reaches 1650 MHz. These specifications are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they are the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's average benchmark score is 19774, with a percentile of 63, placing it in the middle of the pack. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (0.3% faster), the RTX 2070 (0.5% faster), and the Quadro K5200 (0.8% faster). This proximity to the older GTX TITAN and the RTX 2070 illustrates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is a solid, but not exceptional, performer. In Undisputed, the GPU's role is to cap the system's potential. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 228.6 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 42 FPS. The GPU's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are working hard, but they cannot sustain high frame rates at demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X the bottleneck in this combo?

A: No. The data shows the CPU is vastly more powerful than the GPU. The Ryzen 9 9900X sits at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. The measured FPS drops are far more consistent with a GPU limit.

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: The performance delta is massive. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 228.6. At 4K with Ultra settings, it falls to 42 FPS. This represents a performance drop of over 81% from the best-case to worst-case scenario.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 101.5 FPS, which is a strong result. The Ultra preset drops to 65.3 FPS. The High preset offers the best balance of fidelity and performance, as the Medium preset provides only a modest jump to 119.1 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle a 4K display?

A: It can, but with significant compromises. At 4K High, it produces 60.5 FPS, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it reaches 76.4 FPS. However, the 4K Ultra preset falls to 42 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for many users.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER is nearly tied with the GTX TITAN, which is 0.3% faster. It is also within 0.5% of the RTX 2070 and 0.8% of the Quadro K5200. These are all extremely close scores, indicating the RTX 2060 SUPER is a well-established mid-range performer.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X overkill for this GPU?

A: Yes. The CPU's average benchmark score is 54450, while the GPU's is 19774. The CPU is designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads and high-end gaming, but the GPU's performance ceiling is reached long before the CPU is stressed. This is an imbalanced pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to the High preset as the optimal choice for this combination. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 134.8 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, it still manages 101.5 FPS, maintaining excellent fluidity. The jump from High to Ultra is substantial in cost, but the performance penalty is steep. At 1080p, moving from High to Ultra drops the average FPS from 134.8 to 87.9, a 35% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 101.5 to 65.3, a 36% reduction. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, but the High preset provides the best visual quality per frame. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1440p (163.9 FPS) or 1080p (228.6 FPS) is the clear choice, but the visual trade-off is severe. The High preset is the recommended balance for this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 228.6 FPS on Low, 163.2 FPS on Medium, 134.8 FPS on High, and 87.9 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show excellent performance at lower settings, with the Ultra preset being the first to dip below 100 FPS. At 2560x1440, the results are 163.9 FPS on Low, 119.1 FPS on Medium, 101.5 FPS on High, and 65.3 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p High result is still very strong, but the Ultra setting shows a significant drop. At 3840x2160, the performance falls off sharply: 106.6 FPS on Low, 76.4 FPS on Medium, 60.5 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results confirm that the RTX 2060 SUPER is struggling at this resolution, with only the Low preset remaining comfortably above 100 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution consistently shows a large performance gap, with the Ultra preset costing roughly half the frame rate of the Low preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, running on the AM5 socket. Its base clock is 4.40 GHz and it boosts to 5.60 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 46438 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6555 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 54450, placing it at the 94th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (0.4% faster), the Intel Core i7-14700F (0.7% slower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (1.5% faster). These results show the CPU is a top-tier performer. However, in Undisputed, its role is largely passive. The FPS numbers are clearly dictated by the GPU. For example, the difference between the 1080p Low (228.6 FPS) and 1440p Low (163.9 FPS) is a 28% drop, which is a GPU limitation. The CPU's massive multi-threading capability is not relevant for this title, as the GPU is always the limiting factor. The processor's high single-thread score (6555 in Cinebench R23) suggests it could handle any game, but its potential is unrealized here.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data provides the clearest evidence of the GPU bottleneck. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on the High preset reduces the average FPS from 134.8 to 101.5, a 24.7% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K on the same preset reduces it further from 101.5 to 60.5, a 40.4% drop. The trend is consistent across all settings. On the Low preset, the FPS drops from 228.6 at 1080p to 163.9 at 1440p (28.3% drop) and then to 106.6 at 4K (35% drop). The scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-limited scenario: as the pixel count increases, the frame rate drops proportionally. The CPU is not the limiting component because the frame rate drops are directly tied to the resolution's pixel count, which only affects the GPU's workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain more constant across resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is the most extreme example, showing that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough to handle the demands of 4K at maximum settings. The data unequivocally shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component in this configuration.