Undisputed

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 2014 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. That places this configuration almost exactly in the middle of the database — the 54th percentile, meaning roughly 54% of tested combinations outperform it. For a sports title like Undisputed, this mid-pack standing reflects a fundamental imbalance: the CPU is exceptionally strong, while the GPU is decidedly mainstream.

The data reveals a combo that is neither a high-end showcase nor a low-end compromise. It sits in a curious position where the processor is clearly overqualified for the graphics workload, yet the graphics card prevents the system from reaching the upper echelons of the performance ranking. The RTX 4060's percentile of 61 against all GPUs, combined with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 91st percentile against all CPUs, creates a pairing where the CPU is roughly 30 percentile points stronger than the GPU. This disparity manifests directly in the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings.

What makes this particularly interesting is that the combo rank is not terrible — 2014th out of 3718 is respectable. But it could be argued that the 9900X3D is wasted in this pairing for a game like Undisputed, where the RTX 4060 will be the limiting factor in most scenarios. The benchmark data suggests that a more balanced pairing would yield better overall rankings, but the combination as configured still delivers playable performance at most settings, as the measured FPS breakdown will show.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, and features a base clock of 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The processor carries 128 MB of L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming workloads, and its 3D V-Cache technology is designed to improve performance in latency-sensitive applications.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates formidable multi-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 places it among the top tier of desktop processors, while its single-core score of 6739 indicates excellent per-thread performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 22884 and single-core score of 3041 further corroborate this strength. The PassMark multithread score of 56154 and single-thread score of 4646 show consistent performance across different benchmarking methodologies.

The 3DMark tests reveal interesting scaling characteristics. The 16-thread score of 12490 drops to 9002 at 8 threads, 4885 at 4 threads, and 2512 at 2 threads, with a single-thread score of 1269. The max-thread score of 13795 shows that the processor continues to gain performance beyond 16 threads, reaching its peak at the full 24-thread count. This scaling pattern suggests excellent multi-threading efficiency, which is beneficial for games that can utilize many cores.

For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role is somewhat diminished. The game is a sports title that, based on the measured FPS data, appears to be more GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 271 FPS, which is far beyond what the CPU would bottleneck. The processor's 3D V-Cache and high boost clocks help maintain high frame rates in CPU-intensive moments, such as boxing matches with complex physics and AI, but the RTX 4060 will ultimately dictate the ceiling in most scenarios.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the 9900X3D's average benchmark score of 54762 is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF's 55093, 1.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K's 54053, 2% higher than the Intel Xeon 6505P's 53701, and 2.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700F's 53620. These margins are small, indicating that despite its high percentile ranking, the 9900X3D is not dramatically ahead of its immediate competitors in aggregate performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and its memory runs at 2125 MHz, delivering 17 Gbps effective speed.

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modest configuration by modern standards, and the 8 GB capacity could be a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings in texture-heavy games. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 15.11 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s.

In benchmark results, the RTX 4060 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 19545, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 48643. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 is modest, reflecting the card's mainstream positioning. The PassMark GPU compute score of 9213 indicates reasonable compute capability for a card in this class.

The RTX 4060's percentile of 61 against all GPUs places it in the upper-middle tier, but its nearest rivals are telling. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666, just 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 score 17551 and 17509, respectively, 0.5% and 0.7% lower. These are older or integrated graphics solutions, suggesting the RTX 4060's benchmark average of 17639 is competitive with much older hardware, which is a sobering perspective on its performance class.

For Undisputed, the GPU's role is critical at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 8 GB VRAM may also be a concern at 4K with High or Ultra textures, potentially causing stuttering or reduced performance. The card's 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the data shows a significant performance penalty.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves 271 FPS at Low settings, 195 FPS at Medium, 162 FPS at High, and 104 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting shows a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 225 FPS, indicating some variance but generally smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop notably. Low settings produce 196 FPS, Medium delivers 141 FPS (with a minimum of 120 and maximum of 162), High achieves 117 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75 FPS. The 1440p results show that the combo can handle competitive frame rates at most settings, with Ultra still playable at 75 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings yield 124 FPS, Medium produces 89 FPS (with a minimum of 76 and maximum of 103), High delivers 74 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, and even 4K High is borderline at 74 FPS.

The scaling across resolutions is revealing. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 271 at 1080p to 196 at 1440p (a 27.7% reduction) and then to 124 at 4K (a 36.7% reduction from 1440p). At Medium settings, the progression is 195 to 141 (27.7% drop) to 89 (36.9% drop). High settings show 162 to 117 (27.8% drop) to 74 (36.8% drop). Ultra settings demonstrate 104 to 75 (27.9% drop) to 48 (36% drop).

These consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the scaling is primarily resolution-driven, not setting-driven. The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, and the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth and compute capability dictate the performance ceiling.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern: the FPS drops approximately 28% from 1080p to 1440p, and then another 37% from 1440p to 4K, regardless of the settings preset. This consistency implies that the RTX 4060 is the bottleneck at all resolutions, with the CPU having sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings is particularly telling. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller percentage drops at lower settings where the GPU has less work to do. Instead, the uniform scaling indicates that the GPU is fully saturated at all settings, and the resolution increase directly translates to reduced frame rates.

At 1080p, the combo can achieve very high frame rates — 271 FPS at Low and 195 FPS at Medium. These numbers suggest that for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p resolution is where this combo shines. The 162 FPS at High and 104 FPS at Ultra are also respectable, making 1080p a versatile resolution for this pairing.

At 1440p, the combo remains playable across all settings, with the lowest result being 75 FPS at Ultra. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, and the 117 FPS at High and 141 FPS at Medium provide good experiences. The 1440p resolution appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance between visual quality and performance.

At 4K, the combo struggles. The 124 FPS at Low is playable, and the 89 FPS at Medium is acceptable, but the 74 FPS at High and 48 FPS at Ultra indicate that 4K gaming requires compromises. The 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, suggesting that this resolution is not viable for the RTX 4060 in Undisputed at higher settings.

The limiting component analysis is clear: the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's substantial multi-threaded performance and high single-core scores provide ample headroom, and the FPS scaling patterns confirm that the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are the constraining factors at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. At High settings, the combo achieves 117 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while at Ultra it maintains 75 FPS. The 1080p resolution offers higher frame rates (up to 271 FPS at Low), but 1440p provides a more immersive experience without sacrificing playability.

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

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K Low settings, the combo achieves 124 FPS, and at Medium it delivers 89 FPS. However, at High settings the frame rate drops to 74 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Players seeking 4K should stick to Low or Medium settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combination?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The resolution scaling data shows consistent FPS drops of approximately 28% from 1080p to 1440p and 37% from 1440p to 4K across all settings. If the CPU were the limiting factor, these percentage drops would vary more significantly between settings presets.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2014th out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the 54th percentile. This mid-pack ranking reflects the imbalance between the high-performing CPU (91st percentile) and the mid-range GPU (61st percentile).

Q: What is the minimum FPS at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: The Medium setting is the only preset with recorded minimum FPS data. At 1080p, the minimum is 166 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 120 FPS; and at 4K, it falls to 76 FPS. These minimums indicate that even in demanding scenarios, the combo maintains playable frame rates at Medium settings across all resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D overkill for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests yes. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and single-core score of 6739 far exceed what Undisputed requires, as evidenced by the GPU-bound scaling patterns. The combo's rank of 2014th out of 3718 indicates that the CPU's capabilities are not fully utilized in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with the lowest result being 104 FPS at Ultra. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 195 FPS (with a minimum of 166 FPS) offers an excellent experience, balancing visual quality with smoothness. The High preset at 162 FPS is also a strong choice, while Ultra at 104 FPS remains playable.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS, making it the recommended choice for most players. The High preset at 117 FPS is also excellent, and even Ultra at 75 FPS maintains playability. The Low preset at 196 FPS is unnecessary for most scenarios, as the visual quality trade-off is not worth the extra frame rate.

At 4K, the recommendations are more constrained. The Medium preset at 89 FPS (with a minimum of 76 FPS) provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, and is the highest preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Low preset at 124 FPS is an option for players prioritizing frame rate, while the High preset at 74 FPS is borderline and Ultra at 48 FPS is not recommended.

Overall, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. It consistently provides the highest minimum FPS values (166 at 1080p, 120 at 1440p, 76 at 4K) while still offering respectable visual quality. The data indicates that players should avoid Ultra settings at 4K, as the 48 FPS result falls below the playability threshold. For the best experience, 1440p with Medium or High settings is recommended, as this resolution offers the most balanced combination of visual fidelity and smooth performance.