Undisputed

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using TSMC's 4 nm process. It carries a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The chip includes 64 MB of L3 cache, plus 1 MB of L2 and 80 KB of L1 per core. It supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The processor's integrated Radeon Graphics are present but irrelevant for dedicated GPU testing in this title.

Looking at the synthetic benchmark data, the 9900X posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 and a single-core score of 2253. In Geekbench, it achieves 22174 multicore and 3010 single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 54643, with a single-thread score of 4672. Its 3DMark results scale predictably with thread count: 1286 for single-thread, 2519 for 2 threads, 4886 for 4 threads, 9114 for 8 threads, 12552 for 16 threads, and 13929 for max threads. This scaling pattern indicates strong per-core efficiency that carries over to gaming workloads that favor fewer, faster threads.

The processor ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 57498. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9015 (delta -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 7313 (delta +0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 (delta -1.1%), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (delta -1.4%). The 9900X sits effectively within a 1.5% band of these competitors, meaning its raw compute advantage is marginal against the best server and desktop silicon.

For Undisputed, a sports title, the CPU's role is to maintain a consistent frame pacing baseline and feed the GPU with draw calls and physics updates. The 12-core/24-thread configuration is far beyond what a sports game typically requires, but the high single-core boost of 5.60 GHz ensures that the game's primary thread is never the bottleneck at lower resolutions. Benchmark results in the measured FPS data show that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 252 FPS average, which is a clear indicator that the CPU has ample headroom and is not limiting the GPU in that configuration.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture (TU104 chip) using TSMC's 12 nm process. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, while memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. Its FP32 throughput is 9.062 TFLOPS, and it delivers a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. The card draws a 215 W TDP and requires a 550 W suggested PSU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18169 in PassMark G3D and 7557 in PassMark GPU compute. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1651. Geekbench results show 83358 for OpenCL and 90637 for Vulkan. The GPU sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (delta -1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (delta -1.2%), the Intel Arc B570 (delta -1.3%), and the Intel Arc A750 (delta -1.5%). The 2070 SUPER is effectively within 1.5% of these cards in aggregate performance.

For Undisputed, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a meaningful constraint at higher settings. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the average rises to 69 FPS, and at 4K Medium to 83 FPS. The 8 GB frame buffer appears to be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where texture and shadow quality demands exceed what the card can comfortably hold. At 1080p, the GPU has more headroom: 1080p Ultra averages 97 FPS, 1080p High averages 150 FPS, and 1080p Medium averages 182 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2163 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is consistent with the GPU's 65th percentile standing. The CPU is a top-tier part (92nd percentile), but the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

The rank of 2163 out of 3718 means that roughly 42% of tested combos perform worse, while 58% perform better. This is a notable divergence from the CPU's individual standing; the 9900X alone would rank much higher if paired with a stronger GPU. The data suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER holds back the 9900X in this game, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU-bound scenarios dominate.

It is worth remembering the combo rank reflects average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, not just the maximum output. The 1080p Low result of 252 FPS average is strong, but the 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS pulls the aggregate down. The rank would improve substantially if the pairing were tested only at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed. However, as configured, this combo is a mid-pack performer in the broader database of tested hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 252 FPS, while Medium averages 182 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS. High settings average 150 FPS, and Ultra averages 97 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 155 FPS, which is a 62% reduction from the Low baseline. The Medium preset's min FPS of 154 indicates that even at this setting, the frame rate never dips below typical 144 Hz monitor refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 182 FPS, Medium averages 131 FPS with a min of 112 FPS and a max of 151 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 70 FPS (from 252 to 182), which is a 28% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is 27 FPS (from 97 to 70), a 28% reduction as well, indicating that the GPU is consistently the limiting factor at this resolution across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 115 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS with a min of 71 FPS and a max of 95 FPS, High averages 69 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is the weakest measured outcome, falling below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Low, the 115 FPS average is respectable but requires significant graphical compromises. The Medium preset's min of 71 FPS shows that frame pacing is still acceptable, but the Ultra preset is not viable for competitive play.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling behavior from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound workload. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 252 at 1080p to 182 at 1440p and 115 at 4K. This represents a 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K is 4x, but the FPS drop is only about half that, which suggests some CPU headroom is still being utilized at lower resolutions but the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs.

At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 182 at 1080p to 131 at 1440p and 83 at 4K. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, and from 1080p to 4K is 54%. This consistency across Low and Medium presets indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions above 1080p. The 9900X has sufficient single-core and multicore throughput to feed the RTX 2070 SUPER without introducing a CPU bottleneck, as evidenced by the strong 1080p Low result of 252 FPS.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 97 at 1080p to 70 at 1440p and 44 at 4K. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, and from 1080p to 4K is 55%. This mirrors the pattern seen in other presets, reinforcing that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and compute throughput are the binding constraints. The 44 FPS at 4K Ultra is particularly telling — it indicates that the game's highest preset demands more from the GPU than the RTX 2070 SUPER can deliver, regardless of the CPU's capability.

The data shows that the scaling is nearly linear with pixel count at each preset, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing FPS drops as resolution increases, because the GPU would be waiting for the CPU at lower resolutions. Instead, the consistent percentage reductions point to the GPU as the sole limiting component at 1440p and 4K.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 182 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. At 1440p Medium, the average is 131 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for 120 Hz displays. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS, which is playable but requires a 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitor to avoid tearing.

The High preset is the next best option, providing better visuals at a moderate FPS cost. At 1080p High, the average is 150 FPS, which is still excellent. At 1440p High, the average is 109 FPS, which is above 60 FPS but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz display. At 4K High, the average is 69 FPS, which is marginally above the 60 FPS target but leaves little headroom for drops.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this GPU. At 4K Ultra, the average of 44 FPS falls below 60 FPS and would result in noticeable stutter during fast-paced boxing sequences. At 1440p Ultra, the 70 FPS average is playable but the visual improvement over High is minimal. At 1080p Ultra, the 97 FPS average is acceptable, but the Medium preset delivers nearly double the frame rate at a minor visual sacrifice.

The Low preset is only advisable for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate monitors. At 1080p Low, the 252 FPS average maximizes frame pacing, but the visual fidelity is significantly reduced. For most users, the Medium preset at 1440p or 1080p represents the sweet spot, delivering 131 FPS or 182 FPS respectively with stable minimums.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The combo averages 182 FPS at 1080p Medium, with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS.

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

A: At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 83 with a minimum of 71. At 4K High, the average drops to 69 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498, which is 0.1% below the AMD EPYC 9015, 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313, 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-14900, and 1.4% below the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282.

Q: How does the FPS scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 150 at 1080p to 109 at 1440p and 69 at 4K. This represents a 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144 Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: At 1440p Medium, the combo averages 131 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS, which is the only preset that stays above 144 FPS average at this resolution. The High preset averages 109 FPS, which is below the 144 Hz refresh rate.