Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an extraordinarily high-performance experience in Undisputed, a sports title with relatively modest graphical demands compared to modern AAA shooters. The data shows a configuration that is heavily skewed toward CPU-bound performance at lower resolutions, with the GPU only beginning to assert its dominance as pixel count and settings increase. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a classic pattern of a system that is immensely powerful but increasingly limited by the rendering workload as resolution rises. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 530 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops performance to 383 FPS, a reduction of 147 FPS (approximately 27.7% lower). The jump to 4K Low further reduces the average to 242 FPS, which is 288 FPS (approximately 54.3%) below the 1080p Low result. This steep decline indicates that while the CPU is capable of feeding frames at an exceptional rate, the GPU's workload at higher resolutions becomes the primary bottleneck, even at the lowest settings.

The scaling pattern changes dramatically when examining higher quality presets. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 203 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 93 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K Ultra transition represents a 110 FPS loss (approximately 54.2%), which is proportionally similar to the Low preset scaling but occurs at a much lower absolute frame rate. This suggests that the RTX 4090 is the limiting component at Ultra presets, as the increased shading, texture, and post-processing demands scale more aggressively with resolution than the CPU's frame generation capability.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling behavior. From 381 FPS at 1080p to 275 FPS at 1440p (a 106 FPS drop) and then to 174 FPS at 4K (a 207 FPS drop from 1080p). The 4K Medium result of 174 FPS is notably higher than the 4K High result of 144 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this setting combination. The data suggests that the system transitions from a CPU-bound state at 1080p and 1440p Low/Medium to a more balanced or GPU-bound state at 4K Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, with its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, is clearly the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed. The GPU's memory clock is listed at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, and its base clock of 2235 MHz boosts to 2520 MHz. These specifications, combined with 16,384 shading units and 128 RT cores, provide the computational horsepower necessary for the high frame rates observed.

The GPU's role is most evident in the 4K Ultra result of 93 FPS. This is the only measured configuration where the average FPS falls below 100, suggesting that the RTX 4090 is nearing its practical limit with this game's Ultra preset at 4K. However, the 4K High result of 144 FPS shows the GPU still has substantial capacity when settings are reduced. The difference between 4K Medium (174 FPS) and 4K High (144 FPS) indicates that the High preset introduces additional GPU-intensive effects that cost roughly 30 FPS compared to Medium.

The RTX 4090's percentile ranking of 88 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347, places it in the upper echelon of graphics hardware. Its nearest rival in the benchmark database is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60,326 (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896 (-2.5% delta). In Undisputed, the 24 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for all tested settings, as no memory-related stuttering or frame drops are indicated in the measured FPS data. The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate are more than adequate for this sports title, which does not appear to leverage ray tracing heavily given the high frame rates at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 139th out of 3,718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations. This rank reflects the overall performance across all measured resolutions and settings, but the data reveals that this placement is primarily driven by the CPU's exceptional single-threaded performance. The combo's rank is notably high despite the game's relatively simple rendering, which means that the CPU's ability to process game logic and physics at high frame rates is the key differentiator.

The CPU itself has a percentile ranking of 92 against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 57,498. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 9015 (average score 57,555, delta of -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 7313 (57,399, delta of 0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-14900 (58,115, delta of -1.1%). This places the Ryzen 9 9900X in very close competition with server-class EPYC processors, which is remarkable for a desktop chip. In the context of Undisputed, this high CPU ranking translates to the ability to maintain high average frame rates even at 1080p where the GPU is not heavily stressed.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 88 and average score of 60,347 are also strong, but the RTX 4090 is not the top-ranked GPU in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has a nearly identical score (60,326, 0% delta), suggesting that in synthetic benchmarks the RTX 4090 is not overwhelmingly dominant. However, in Undisputed, the RTX 4090's actual gaming performance is exceptional, as evidenced by the 4K High average of 144 FPS. The combo rank of 139 out of 3,718 indicates that there are 138 configurations that perform better, likely those with even higher-end CPUs or specialized overclocking, but this pairing is firmly in the elite tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1080p, the system delivers 530 FPS at Low, 381 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 324 FPS and maximum of 438 FPS), 315 FPS at High, and 203 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows the only recorded minimum and maximum frame times in the entire dataset, indicating that this setting produces some frame pacing variability, but the average of 381 FPS is extremely smooth.

At 1440p, the performance scales down as expected: 383 FPS at Low, 275 FPS at Medium (minimum 234, maximum 317), 228 FPS at High, and 147 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p Medium result shows a tighter minimum-to-maximum range (234 to 317 FPS) compared to 1080p Medium (324 to 438 FPS), suggesting that the GPU is beginning to smooth out frame delivery at higher resolutions. The 1440p Ultra result of 147 FPS is a significant drop from the 1080p Ultra's 203 FPS, representing a 56 FPS reduction.

At 4K, the results are: 242 FPS at Low, 174 FPS at Medium (minimum 148, maximum 200), 144 FPS at High, and 93 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Medium result of 174 FPS is the most balanced configuration, with a minimum of 148 FPS ensuring no noticeable stuttering. The 4K Ultra result of 93 FPS is the lowest measurement in the entire dataset, but it still exceeds the 90 FPS threshold for a highly playable experience. The 4K High result of 144 FPS is interesting because it is only slightly lower than the 1440p Ultra result of 147 FPS, indicating that the GPU handles the 4K High preset similarly to a lower-resolution Ultra preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), manufactured on a 4nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 4.40 GHz boosts to 5.60 GHz, and it has a 64 MB L3 cache. The CPU's single-threaded performance is stellar, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,286 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3,010. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,253 further confirms this strength.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the system achieves 530 FPS. This frame rate is far beyond what the RTX 4090 would need to render at this resolution and settings, indicating that the CPU is capable of generating frames faster than the GPU can display them. The CPU's 24 threads are likely underutilized in this game, as sports titles typically rely on a few high-clocked cores for game logic, physics, and AI. The 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks, but the game's single-threaded performance is what drives the high frame rates.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,172 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 22,174. However, these scores are less relevant to Undisputed's frame rates, as the game is unlikely to scale across all 24 threads. The CPU's 120W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensure that the system can handle the data throughput required for high-refresh-rate gaming. The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database—the AMD EPYC 9015 and EPYC 7313—are server processors with similar average scores, but the Ryzen 9 9900X's higher single-thread performance is what gives it an edge in gaming scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 203 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. However, the Medium preset at 381 FPS and High preset at 315 FPS offer even higher frame rates, making them better choices for competitive play or 360Hz displays. The 1080p Medium preset's minimum frame rate of 324 FPS is well above the 300 FPS threshold, ensuring a consistently smooth experience.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 228 FPS, which is an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 147 FPS is also playable, but the 81 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset introduces significant graphical effects that may not be worth the performance cost. The Medium preset at 275 FPS is the best option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, as it maintains a minimum of 234 FPS.

At 4K, the High preset provides the best overall experience with 144 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to 93 FPS, which is still playable but may exhibit more noticeable frame pacing issues on 120Hz displays. The Medium preset at 174 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it offers a significant performance boost over High (30 FPS difference) while still providing good visual quality. The 4K Medium minimum frame rate of 148 FPS ensures that the experience remains smooth even during intense gameplay scenes.

Across all resolutions, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot for this configuration, offering a good balance of visual fidelity and performance. However, for users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors (240Hz or higher), the Medium preset's 381 FPS average is the clear winner. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 4K users who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate, as the 93 FPS result is the only measurement that falls below the 100 FPS threshold.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 530, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 383 FPS at 2560x1440 Low settings, followed by 381 FPS at 1080p Medium.

*Q: How does the RTX 4090's performance in Undisputed compare to its synthetic benchmark scores?*

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60,347 and a percentile rank of 88 among all GPUs. In Undisputed, it delivers 144 FPS at 4K High settings, which is a strong result given that its nearest rival (Intel Arc Pro A60, 0% delta) would likely struggle to maintain such frame rates at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X or the RTX 4090 the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the 530 FPS result indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution. The CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,286) is what enables these extreme frame rates.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 93, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only measured configuration that falls below 100 FPS, and it still provides a playable experience for most users.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations in Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 139th out of 3,718 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations. This rank reflects the CPU's strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for this game's frame generation.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest minimum FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K, only the Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum FPS values (148 and 200, respectively). The 148 FPS minimum ensures a smooth experience, while the High and Ultra presets do not have recorded minimum values but have averages of 144 FPS and 93 FPS, respectively.