Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Undisputed across all tested resolutions and settings, with the data showing this pairing ranks 215th out of 2,813 tested combos — placing it in the top 8% of all configurations. The measured FPS ranges from a low of 83 FPS at 4K Ultra to a peak of 476 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this system is built for high-refresh-rate displays even at demanding resolutions. What stands out immediately is the scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the performance drop is substantial, suggesting that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions while the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads handle the game's logic with remarkable headroom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D brings 12 cores and 24 threads to the table, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a Granite Ridge codename. Its base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz represent the highest single-thread capability in this configuration, which matters for Undisputed's sports simulation logic. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,269 and multi-thread score of 13,795 provide context for how it handles both the game's AI calculations and physics processing. The L3 cache of 128 MB is particularly relevant for a sports title that likely loads large amounts of match data and player statistics into memory.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 91st percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,762. The nearest rivals show how tightly clustered this processor is at the top: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 55,093 (0.6% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053 (1.3% higher), the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701 (2% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620 (2.1% higher). These deltas are small, meaning the 9900X3D sits in a performance band where no single rival dominates.

In terms of game performance, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the FPS data. At 1080p Low, the system hits 476 FPS, which is an extremely high ceiling that reflects both the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the game's relatively light CPU demands at lower settings. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12,490 and max-thread score of 13,795 indicate that even when all cores are engaged, the CPU maintains consistent throughput — important for maintaining frame pacing during complex gameplay moments with many fighters on screen.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data flows efficiently to the GPU. The 4 nm process node from TSMC and 16,630 million transistors on two 70.6 mm² dies contribute to the efficiency that keeps this processor competitive. For Undisputed specifically, the data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is never the limiting factor — even at Ultra settings where the GPU is heavily loaded, the CPU's headroom allows for consistent frame delivery.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience. At 4K, the Medium preset delivers 157 FPS average with a minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS — this is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. The High preset at 4K achieves 130 FPS, which is still excellent but noticeably lower than Medium. Ultra at 4K drops to 83 FPS, which falls below the 100 FPS threshold that many competitive players consider essential for smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 248 FPS average with a minimum of 211 FPS and maximum of 285 FPS, making it the best choice for players with 240Hz monitors. The High preset at 205 FPS is also viable, but the extra 43 FPS from Medium provides additional headroom for frame drops. Low at 1440p reaches 344 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all current displays, making it unnecessary unless chasing absolute maximum FPS.

At 1080p, the Medium preset achieves 343 FPS average with a minimum of 291 FPS and maximum of 394 FPS — this is the recommended setting for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors. High at 284 FPS is also strong, but Medium offers better frame pacing with its narrower min-max range. Low at 1080p hits 476 FPS, which is overkill for any display currently available.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. The consistent pattern of Medium outperforming High by 20-27% while maintaining playable frame rates makes it the default recommendation. Ultra settings should only be considered by players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, particularly at 1080p where 183 FPS is still respectable.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Medium settings, the transition from 1080p (343 FPS) to 1440p (248 FPS) represents a 27.7% decrease, while moving from 1440p to 4K (157 FPS) shows a further 36.7% decrease. This scaling pattern is typical of GPU-bound workloads, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth requirements.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 1080p (284 FPS) to 1440p (205 FPS) is a 27.8% drop, and 1440p to 4K (130 FPS) is a 36.6% drop. The consistent percentage decreases across settings indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting component as resolution increases. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for 4K textures, but the rendering workload still scales with pixel count.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling shows a different pattern: 1080p (476 FPS) to 1440p (344 FPS) is a 27.7% drop, and 1440p to 4K (218 FPS) is a 36.6% drop. The fact that Low settings show similar percentage drops to High settings suggests that the game's rendering pipeline is consistently GPU-limited regardless of quality preset. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads are never the bottleneck, even at 1080p Low where the system pushes nearly 500 FPS.

The Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 1080p (183 FPS) to 1440p (132 FPS) is a 27.9% drop, and 1440p to 4K (83 FPS) is a 37.1% drop. This consistent pattern across all settings presets confirms that Undisputed's performance is governed by GPU throughput rather than CPU processing power. The implication is that players seeking higher FPS at 4K should reduce settings rather than upgrade the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 215 out of 2,813 tested combinations, this system places in the top 7.6% of all configurations tested in Undisputed. This ranking is impressive but not surprising given the individual component strengths. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking versus all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking versus all GPUs suggest that this combination is well-matched for the game's requirements.

The GPU's nearest rivals show interesting dynamics. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (non-SUPER) scores 54,247 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the 4080 SUPER's 54,209 — essentially a statistical tie. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.8% higher). These small deltas indicate that the 4080 SUPER is positioned in a highly competitive performance tier where component selection matters more than raw benchmark scores.

For the CPU, the nearest rivals show similar tight clustering. The 9900X3D's average benchmark score of 54,762 is within 2.1% of all four listed rivals, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF being the closest at 55,093. This suggests that the 9900X3D's advantage in Undisputed comes not from overwhelming benchmark superiority but from its specific combination of high single-thread performance and large L3 cache.

The combination's rank of 215 out of 2,813 means that approximately 2,598 other combinations scored lower in Undisputed. This places the system well above the median, but the fact that it doesn't crack the top 100 indicates that there are other configurations with even better performance in this specific game. The data implies that for Undisputed, the GPU plays a larger role in overall ranking than the CPU, given the game's GPU-bound nature at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for competitive play?

A: The data shows that 1080p Medium delivers 343 FPS average with a minimum of 291 FPS and maximum of 394 FPS, making it the best choice for competitive play where consistent high frame rates are essential. The 1440p Medium preset at 248 FPS is also viable for players with 240Hz monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming with high settings?

A: Yes, the 4K High preset achieves 130 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, the 4K Medium preset at 157 FPS provides better frame pacing with a minimum of 133 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K play.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the regular RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The benchmark data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54,209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247 — a difference of only 0.1%. This suggests the performance difference in Undisputed would be negligible, with the SUPER variant providing essentially identical frame rates.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D worth choosing over its closest rivals?

A: The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55,093 (0.6% lower), while the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620 (2.1% higher). These small differences mean the 9900X3D performs within 2.1% of all close competitors, so the choice depends on platform preferences rather than raw performance.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: The 1440p Ultra preset achieves 132 FPS average. While this is lower than the Medium preset's 248 FPS, it remains above the 100 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality at this resolution.

Q: Does the system ever become CPU-bound in Undisputed?

A: The data suggests no. Even at 1080p Low where the system reaches 476 FPS, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,269) and 12 cores provide sufficient headroom. The consistent resolution scaling patterns indicate the GPU is always the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the measured average FPS values are: Low preset at 218 FPS, Medium preset at 157 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS, High preset at 130 FPS, and Ultra preset at 83 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 135 FPS, representing a 62% performance drop when moving from the lowest to highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the average FPS values are: Low preset at 344 FPS, Medium preset at 248 FPS with a minimum of 211 FPS and maximum of 285 FPS, High preset at 205 FPS, and Ultra preset at 132 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 212 FPS, showing a 61.6% performance drop across the settings range.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the average FPS values are: Low preset at 476 FPS, Medium preset at 343 FPS with a minimum of 291 FPS and maximum of 394 FPS, High preset at 284 FPS, and Ultra preset at 183 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 293 FPS, representing a 61.6% performance drop across the settings range.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: regardless of resolution, the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings is approximately 61-62%. This consistency indicates that the game's quality presets scale uniformly across resolutions, making it easy to predict FPS at any combination of resolution and settings. The Medium preset consistently delivers roughly 72% of the Low preset's performance, while High delivers about 60% and Ultra delivers about 38%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this system's Undisputed performance. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, which is critical for handling the game's textures and shader data at 4K resolution. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz, combined with 10,240 shading units, deliver the raw compute throughput needed for high-FPS rendering.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Undisputed's modern rendering pipeline. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065 and Vulkan score of 260,075 show the GPU handles both compute and graphics workloads efficiently.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals in benchmark terms are extremely close: the RTX 4080 scores 54,247 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.8% higher). These small deltas mean that in real-world Undisputed performance, the differences would be nearly imperceptible — the GPU is positioned in a performance tier where all top cards deliver similar frame rates.

The GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI features, though the measured FPS data does not indicate whether these features are enabled in the tested settings. The 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate ensure that even at 4K Ultra settings, the GPU can process the game's visual effects without becoming a bottleneck. The 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate is particularly important for the game's rendering at high resolutions.

The GPU's power envelope of 320 W TDP with a triple-slot cooler design indicates that thermal management is a consideration for sustained performance. The 1x 16-pin power connector and suggested PSU of 700 W provide context for system requirements. The GPU's end-of-life production status and successor in the GeForce 50 series suggest that this card represents the peak of the Ada Lovelace architecture's performance in this game.