Undisputed

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It features a large 128 MB L3 cache, which is substantial for a desktop part, and supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel 89.6 GB/s interface. This CPU sits in the 91st percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 54,762.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports title, the CPU's role is to maintain frame pacing and ensure that the game logic, physics, and AI computations do not bottleneck the GPU. The data suggests this processor is more than capable in this role. Looking at the measured FPS, the combination of this CPU with the RTX 5050 produces strong frame rates at every resolution. The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 241 FPS average indicates that the CPU is able to feed frames at a rate that far exceeds standard display refresh rates, meaning it is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

The 9900X3D's multi-threaded performance is highlighted by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47,737 and its Geekbench multicore score of 22,884. In synthetic tests, it trades blows closely with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which has an average score of 55,093, a delta of -0.6%, meaning the 9900X3D is essentially neck-and-neck with that rival. It is also 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (average score 54,053) and 2.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F (average score 53,620). For a game like Undisputed, which is not typically considered a heavily threaded workload, the single-threaded performance is often more critical. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 6,739 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1,269 in 3DMark single-thread test, indicating strong per-core capability.

The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 4 nm process node means the CPU has ample headroom for background tasks while gaming. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12,490 and max-thread score of 13,795 show that scaling is efficient, though the marginal gain from 16 to 24 threads suggests diminishing returns in synthetic workloads. In Undisputed, this translates to consistent performance without frame drops from CPU-related stalls, as evidenced by the high average FPS numbers across all resolution and setting combinations, even at 4K where the GPU takes on more of the rendering load.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 2317 MHz, boosting to 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The card has 2,560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, along with 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores. It delivers 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

This GPU sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,035. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmark database are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (average score 21,153, delta -0.6%), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (average score 21,237, delta -1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (average score 20,713, delta 1.6%). This places the RTX 5050 in a competitive mid-range segment, and the measured performance in Undisputed reflects that positioning.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the RTX 5050 easily handles the game, producing 241 FPS at Low settings and 144 FPS at High settings. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for these settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity at 1080p High. However, moving to 1440p shows the GPU starting to work harder, with the High preset dropping to 104 FPS average. At 4K, the strain is evident: High settings yield 66 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 42 FPS. This suggests that the 8 GB VRAM and the GPU's compute power become limiting factors at higher resolutions, particularly with Ultra settings, which likely increase texture detail and memory usage.

The RTX 5050's 32 ROPs are a modest number, which could impact fill-rate-bound scenarios, but the data from Undisputed shows that the GPU still maintains playable frame rates at 4K on Medium settings (79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS). The card's PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth to communicate with the CPU. The 130 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-efficient card that does not require an excessive cooling solution.

FAQ

*Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D keep up with the RTX 5050 in Undisputed?*

A: Yes. The 1080p Low preset achieves a 241 FPS average, and the 1080p High preset reaches 144 FPS. These numbers indicate the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU at standard resolutions, as frame rates are well above typical monitor refresh rates.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this pairing?

A: The 1440p Medium settings provide a balanced experience, with a 125 FPS average and a minimum of 107 FPS. This offers higher visual fidelity than 1080p while maintaining smooth, above-100 FPS gameplay. For a more competitive edge, the 1080p High preset at 144 FPS average is also excellent.

*Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 5050 enough for Undisputed?*

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient, as evidenced by playable frame rates at High settings (144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p). At 4K, Ultra settings drop to 42 FPS average, which may indicate VRAM capacity or bandwidth limits, but Medium settings at 4K still achieve 79 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average score of 21,035. It trails the AMD Radeon HD 8970M by 1% (21,237 score), trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL by 0.6% (21,153 score), and leads the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT by 1.6% (20,713 score). These are very close margins, indicating similar raw compute levels.

Q: What does the combo rank tell us about this pairing?

A: In the database, this combo ranks 1,722 out of 2,813 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all pairings, suggesting that while this CPU and GPU work well together, there are many more powerful combinations available.

Q: Does the CPU's 128 MB L3 cache matter for gaming?

A: The large L3 cache can help with data locality and reduce latency, which is beneficial in gaming. However, the measured FPS in Undisputed shows that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, so the cache's impact is more about consistency than raw peak frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1,722 out of 2,813 tested combinations in the database for Undisputed. This means that roughly 61% of tested combos perform better, placing this pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database. This rank is somewhat surprising given the CPU's high percentile (91st among all CPUs) and the GPU's respectable 66th percentile.

The discrepancy suggests that the RTX 5050 is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU is clearly capable of driving much higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 241 FPS at 1080p Low. The GPU, however, is a mid-range part that cannot fully utilize the CPU's potential at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combination produces only 42 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target that many gamers prefer. This indicates that for Undisputed, the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU's power is underutilized.

The rank also reflects that the RTX 5050's performance, while competitive with its nearest rivals (all within ±1.6% in synthetic scores), is simply not at the level needed to push this CPU to the top of the charts. In games that are more CPU-bound, this pairing might rank higher, but Undisputed appears to be a title where GPU performance dictates overall results. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the CPU is not stressed, as the 241 FPS average is likely near the GPU's maximum output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5050 delivers strong performance across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS is 241, which is exceptionally high. Medium settings produce an average of 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 and a maximum of 200. High settings yield an average of 144 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 92 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern: as settings increase, frame rates decrease, but even at Ultra, the game remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still robust but shows the expected decline from 1080p. Low settings achieve an average of 174 FPS. Medium settings average 125 FPS, with a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 144. High settings average 104 FPS. Ultra settings fall to an average of 67 FPS. The step from Medium to High at 1440p is notable, with a 21 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra is a 37 FPS drop, indicating that Ultra settings are particularly demanding.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with higher settings. Low settings still produce an average of 110 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 91. High settings drop to an average of 66 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings produce an average of 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may be considered unplayable for some users. The data shows a steep decline from Low to Ultra at 4K, with a 68 FPS difference.

Across all resolutions, Medium settings provide the most consistent frame times, as evidenced by the provided minimum and maximum values. The 1080p Medium preset has a 53 FPS range (147-200), 1440p Medium has a 37 FPS range (107-144), and 4K Medium has a 24 FPS range (67-91). This suggests that Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and frame pacing.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this CPU-GPU combo, the data suggests that Medium settings are the sweet spot. At 1080p, Medium delivers 173 FPS average with a minimum of 147, which is far above the 60 FPS target and provides smooth gameplay for fast-paced boxing action. The High preset at 1080p also performs well at 144 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin above the minimum frame rate.

At 1440p, Medium settings are clearly the best choice. The 125 FPS average with a 107 FPS minimum ensures that frame rates never dip below a playable threshold. High settings at 1440p, while averaging 104 FPS, do not provide the same safety margin, and Ultra settings at 67 FPS average may result in noticeable stutters during intense moments. For a competitive experience, 1440p Medium appears to offer the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance.

For 4K, the situation is more nuanced. Medium settings at 79 FPS average (minimum 67) are playable and provide a good experience. Low settings at 110 FPS are also viable if visual quality is less of a concern. High settings at 66 FPS are borderline, and Ultra settings at 42 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay. Given the data, 4K Medium is the highest settings preset that maintains a consistent frame rate above 60 FPS.

The data implies that players should avoid Ultra settings at all resolutions if they prioritize frame rate stability. At 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (67 FPS), the performance is adequate, but the margin above 60 FPS is thinner. The 4K Ultra preset, at 42 FPS, is the only combination that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this preset is too demanding for the RTX 5050.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 241 at 1080p to 174 at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 110 at 4K (a 54% drop from 1080p). At High settings, the progression is 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and 66 FPS at 4K (a 54% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as resolution scaling affects the GPU's rendering load more than the CPU's.

This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its 12 cores and high boost clock, is able to maintain its performance regardless of resolution, as the game's logic and physics calculations do not change with pixel count. The GPU, however, must render an increasing number of pixels, and its 8 GB VRAM and 320 GB/s bandwidth become stretched at higher resolutions. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly half from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the RTX 5050's rendering capability is the bottleneck.

The data also shows that at 1080p Low (241 FPS), the CPU is not the limiting factor, as this frame rate is well beyond what most displays can show. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across resolutions at the same settings, as the CPU workload would be unchanged. Instead, we see a clear decline with resolution, confirming that the GPU is the constraining component in Undisputed for this pairing. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has ample headroom, and its performance is sufficient to fully feed the RTX 5050 at all tested settings.