Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a wide range of frame rates in Undisputed, heavily dependent on the resolution and quality preset selected. The data shows this pairing is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs, with the CPU’s substantial headroom keeping performance stable across all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values reveal a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K, with the RTX 4060 emerging as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 161.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 118.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a decline of approximately 27%. The jump to 3840x2160 further reduces performance to 76 FPS, representing a 53% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This trajectory indicates that the GPU is progressively saturating as pixel count increases, while the Ryzen 9 9900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads remain underutilized.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The transition from 1080p Ultra at 105.9 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 75.4 FPS marks a 29% drop, and 4K Ultra falls to 50.6 FPS, which is 52% below the 1080p figure. These results suggest that the RTX 4060, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, struggles to maintain fluid motion at 4K with maximum quality. Conversely, Low settings show the least dramatic scaling: 272.4 FPS at 1080p, 199.1 FPS at 1440p, and 123.1 FPS at 4K. The 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings still indicates GPU dependence, but the absolute numbers remain high enough for competitive play at any resolution.

At Medium settings, the frame rates of 196.3 FPS (1080p), 142.1 FPS (1440p), and 87.7 FPS (4K) confirm that the processor is never the bottleneck. The Ryzen 9 9900X’s single-thread performance, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6555, ensures that even at 1080p Low where the GPU is pushed to 272.4 FPS, the CPU keeps up without introducing stutter. The data shows that the limiting component shifts entirely to the graphics card as resolution increases, with the CPU’s 24 threads providing ample reserve capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 898 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations. This mid-pack position reflects a pairing where a high-end CPU is matched with a mid-range GPU, creating a system that excels in CPU-bound scenarios but falls behind in GPU-heavy workloads. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 54450 places it in the 94th percentile of all processors, while the GPU’s average score of 23181 sits in the 66th percentile, underscoring the performance imbalance.

Relative to its nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 9 9900X performs within a narrow band. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54681, a mere 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i7-14700F trails by 0.7% with a score of 54097. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and 245KF post scores of 55304 and 55421 respectively, putting them 1.5% and 1.8% ahead. These tiny deltas mean that in a game like Undisputed, which appears moderately threaded, the CPU choice has minimal impact on the final frame rate. The GPU, however, is another story. The RTX 4060’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23321 (0.6% higher) and the Intel Arc B580 at 23021 (0.7% lower), confirming that the graphics card sits squarely in the mid-range tier.

The combo’s rank of 898 suggests that many other pairings achieve higher frame rates, primarily those with stronger GPUs. However, the data indicates that this configuration is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the RTX 4060 can leverage the CPU’s strong single-core performance to deliver high refresh rates. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, and the combo’s ranking reflects this limitation.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60 FPS at Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the combo averages 75.4 FPS, which safely exceeds 60 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 50.6 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to High settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 272.4 FPS, which is 68% higher than the 161.9 FPS achieved at High settings.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 9900X bottleneck the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The processor’s 3DMark max-thread score of 13929 and single-thread score of 1286 provide ample headroom, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load across resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Medium, the combo averages 87.7 FPS, which provides a smooth experience for most players.

Q: How does the combo’s rank in this game compare to its overall hardware percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 898th out of 1580 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile. This is lower than the CPU’s 94th percentile and the GPU’s 66th percentile, indicating the pairing underperforms relative to its individual components in Undisputed.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, Medium averages 142.1 FPS while High averages 118.6 FPS, a 20% difference in favor of Medium.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 emerges as the strongest choice from the measured data. This configuration delivers 142.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and close to the 144 Hz refresh rate many monitors support. The jump to High at the same resolution costs 23.5 FPS (down to 118.6 FPS), which may be acceptable for those prioritizing fidelity, but the visual gains are unlikely to justify the performance loss in a fast-paced sports title.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides 196.3 FPS, offering an exceptional experience for competitive play. High settings at 1080p reduce this to 161.9 FPS, still excellent, but the additional GPU load does not translate into a dramatically better experience given the genre. For 4K users, the Medium preset at 87.7 FPS is the only viable option above 60 FPS, as High drops to 76 FPS and Ultra falls to 50.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users.

Ultra settings are only recommended at 1080p, where the 105.9 FPS average remains playable, but the 41% performance penalty compared to Medium makes it a poor trade-off. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4060 is best utilized with Medium or High settings at 1440p or below, allowing the Ryzen 9 9900X’s processing power to shine without being hampered by excessive GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed view of the combo’s behavior across all tested scenarios.

At 1920x1080, the lowest quality setting produces the highest frame rate: Low averages 272.4 FPS, followed by Medium at 196.3 FPS, High at 161.9 FPS, and Ultra at 105.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 76.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 56 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts slightly. Low averages 199.1 FPS, Medium averages 142.1 FPS, High averages 118.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 75.4 FPS. The transition from Medium to High costs 23.5 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 43.2 FPS, showing that Ultra imposes a significant penalty at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution, performance drops considerably. Low averages 123.1 FPS, Medium averages 87.7 FPS, High averages 76 FPS, and Ultra averages 50.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 72.5 FPS, a 59% reduction, which highlights the GPU’s limitations at this resolution. Across all settings, the 1080p results exceed 100 FPS, while 4K results only exceed 100 FPS at Low settings, confirming that the RTX 4060 is best paired with 1080p or 1440p displays for this title.