Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, ranking 86th out of 2,813 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 3% of all configurations tested, with the data showing a system capable of maintaining high frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings. The measured results reveal a consistent pattern where the CPU's 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 128 MB L3 cache provides ample headroom for the game's simulation and physics workloads, while the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures the graphics pipeline never starves for data. The combination demonstrates remarkable scaling across resolutions, with the 1080p Low setting producing 542 FPS average, suggesting the game engine is well-optimized for this hardware pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits at the heart of this configuration, bringing a 12-core, 24-thread design based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge codename) built on a 4 nm TSMC process. The processor's base clock of 4.40 GHz can boost up to 5.50 GHz, with a 120 W TDP that allows sustained performance in gaming workloads. The 128 MB L3 cache is particularly relevant for Undisputed, as boxing simulations often involve repeated access to fighter physics data and animation states that benefit from large on-die caches. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient memory throughput for the game's data streaming requirements.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's multithreaded capabilities are substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47,737 and a single-core score of 6,739. These figures translate to real-world gaming performance where the processor's 3DMark 16-thread score of 12,490 and max-thread score of 13,795 indicate strong parallel processing abilities. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,269 suggests that even lightly threaded game logic benefits from the high boost clocks. When compared to rivals, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's average benchmark score of 54,762 puts it 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55,093) but 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053) and 2% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701).

In Undisputed, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 542 FPS average, which indicates the CPU can feed frames far faster than any display can refresh. The PassMark multithread score of 56,154 and physics score of 5,340 suggest the processor handles the game's collision detection and fighter movement calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that this processor sits in the upper echelon for gaming performance, with the data showing no signs of CPU-limited scenarios even at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 represents the current flagship of the GeForce 50-series, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm TSMC process. The GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and rendering at 4K. The boost clock of 2407 MHz, combined with 21,760 shading units and 680 TMUs, delivers the raw compute power needed for Undisputed's detailed fighter models and arena environments. The 176 ROPs ensure efficient pixel output, reflected in the pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,728 and OpenCL score of 334,370 indicate robust compute performance that extends beyond gaming. When compared to nearest rivals, the RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79,842 is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605), 0.6% ahead of the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396), and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940), while sitting 1.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80,959).

In Undisputed, the GPU's influence becomes apparent in the resolution scaling pattern. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 95 FPS average, which demonstrates the GPU's ability to handle the game's most demanding settings. The 4K Medium result of 178 FPS with a minimum of 152 FPS shows consistent frame delivery even under load. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate suggest that the card has substantial headroom, as evidenced by the 542 FPS at 1080p Low where the GPU is clearly not the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of how the system scales across resolutions, providing insight into which component becomes the bottleneck at different settings. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 208 to 150, a reduction of 58 FPS or approximately 28%. This scaling continues when moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra, where the average drops from 150 to 95, a further 37% reduction. This consistent degradation pattern suggests that the GPU is progressively becoming more load-bound as pixel count increases, which is expected given the RTX 5090's architecture.

At Medium settings, the resolution scaling shows a different character. The 1080p Medium average of 390 FPS drops to 282 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then to 178 FPS at 4K (a 37% decrease from 1440p). This proportional scaling across all three resolutions indicates that neither the CPU nor GPU is hitting a hard performance wall; instead, the system scales smoothly with the rendering load. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings (332 at 1080p, 240 at 1440p, 152 at 4K) show that even the worst-case frame delivery remains well above playable thresholds.

The Low settings data provides the clearest view of CPU limitations. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 542 FPS, which drops to 392 FPS at 1440p (28% decrease) and 248 FPS at 4K (37% decrease from 1440p). Interestingly, the percentage drops are nearly identical across all settings presets, suggesting that the game engine's rendering pipeline scales linearly with resolution regardless of quality settings. This uniform scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 5090's 32 GB memory buffer and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory-related bottlenecks even at 4K, with the frame rate differences attributable primarily to pixel throughput requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a combo rank of 86 out of 2,813 tested configurations in Undisputed, placing it in the top 3.1% of all combinations. This ranking reflects the synergy between the CPU's 128 MB L3 cache and the GPU's massive memory bandwidth, which together minimize data transfer bottlenecks that can plague less balanced configurations. The rank of 86 means that 2,727 other combos perform worse, while only 85 achieve higher frame rates in this specific game title.

Given the hardware's capabilities, the rank might seem conservative, but it should be noted that Undisputed is a sports title with specific performance characteristics. The game's reliance on physics calculations for fighter movement and punch impacts benefits from the CPU's strong multithreaded performance, evidenced by the 3DMark 8-thread score of 9,002 and 4-thread score of 4,885. The GPU's PassMark G2D score of 1,413 indicates strong 2D performance, which is relevant for the game's UI elements and menu systems. The combo's rank suggests that while this is an extremely fast pairing, there are a small number of configurations that edge it out, potentially due to different CPU-GPU balance points or memory configurations.

The percentile rankings support this analysis: the CPU's 91st percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile individually place both components near the top of their respective categories, but the combo rank of 86 out of 2,813 (approximately 96.9th percentile) shows that the pairing performs slightly below what either component's individual percentile might suggest. This could indicate that the game engine doesn't fully utilize the CPU's 24 threads or the GPU's 21,760 shading units in all scenarios, leaving some theoretical performance untapped.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination achieves in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 542 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling for this configuration in the game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54,762, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55,093) but 1.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053) and 2% higher than the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 152, with an average of 178 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS.

Q: Which component becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p Low with 542 FPS average, the CPU's frame generation capability becomes the limiting factor, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the processor can issue draw calls.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79,842 is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605), 0.6% higher than the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396), and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940), but 1.4% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80,959).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Ultra and Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 150 FPS average while Low settings produce 392 FPS average, representing a 242 FPS difference or approximately 2.6x higher frame rate at Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on display refresh rates and performance priorities. For 4K displays, High settings at 148 FPS average offer an excellent balance between visual quality and smoothness, especially when considering that Ultra settings drop to 95 FPS average. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 178 FPS average with a respectable 152 FPS minimum, making it the best choice for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The data shows that 4K Ultra is only viable for 60 Hz displays, as the 95 FPS average provides comfortable headroom for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 233 FPS average is the recommended choice for 144 Hz monitors, as it provides substantial headroom above the refresh rate. The Medium preset at 282 FPS average with a 240 FPS minimum is ideal for 240 Hz displays, ensuring that frame drops never fall below the refresh threshold. At 1080p, the High preset at 323 FPS average serves 300 Hz displays well, while the Medium preset at 390 FPS average with a 332 FPS minimum is the best option for 360 Hz monitors. Low settings at any resolution are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates take priority over visual fidelity.

The Ultra preset presents an interesting trade-off across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra's 208 FPS average still supports 144 Hz displays comfortably, but the jump to 1440p Ultra at 150 FPS average makes it marginal for 144 Hz use. The 4K Ultra at 95 FPS average is the most demanding configuration, suitable only for 60 Hz displays or for users prioritizing maximum visual quality over frame rate. Given the data, High settings offer the best overall experience across all resolutions, providing a balanced combination of visual quality and performance headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 542 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 390 FPS average with a minimum of 332 FPS and maximum of 449 FPS, High settings reach 323 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 208 FPS average. The data shows a clear progression where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-30%, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (67 FPS difference) and the smallest between High and Ultra (115 FPS difference).

At 2560x1440 resolution, the frame rates remain high but show expected scaling. Low settings achieve 392 FPS average, Medium settings produce 282 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS and maximum of 324 FPS, High settings reach 233 FPS average, and Ultra settings deliver 150 FPS average. The 1440p results demonstrate that the system maintains excellent performance even with increased pixel count, with the minimum FPS at Medium settings (240) still exceeding the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system shows its most demanding workload. Low settings produce 248 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 178 FPS average with a minimum of 152 FPS and maximum of 205 FPS, High settings reach 148 FPS average, and Ultra settings deliver 95 FPS average. The 4K data reveals that even at the most demanding settings, the system maintains playable frame rates, with the Ultra preset's 95 FPS average providing smooth gameplay on 60 Hz displays and High settings offering sufficient performance for 144 Hz monitors. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (152) demonstrates that the system handles frame time spikes well, ensuring consistent gameplay even during intense in-ring action.