Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a study in contrast: a top-tier 2025 processor harnessed to a 2019 mid-range graphics card. In Undisputed, benchmark results show this pairing produces a wide performance envelope, heavily dependent on resolution and quality settings. The data indicates a system that can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p and playable frame rates at 4K, but the GPU consistently emerges as the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 136 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 99 FPS, a reduction of 27%. At 4K, the average falls to 62 FPS, which is a 54% drop from the 1080p result. This linear decline is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload grows faster than the GPU's fill rate can accommodate.

The pattern is even more pronounced at lower settings. With Low presets, the system hits 229 FPS at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 105 FPS at 4K. The 1440p result is 27% lower than 1080p, and the 4K result is 54% lower than 1440p. This consistent halving of performance at each step up in resolution indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's pixel throughput is the primary constraint, not the CPU's ability to feed it frames.

The scaling from Ultra settings tells a similar story. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 88 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 63 FPS, a 28% decrease. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 40 FPS, a 55% reduction from 1440p. The fact that the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K remains around 50-55% across all quality presets strongly suggests that the frame rate ceiling is set by the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capacity, rather than any CPU-side bottleneck.

The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (229 FPS) and Ultra (88 FPS) is 141 FPS. At 4K, the difference between Low (105 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) is 65 FPS. This is counterintuitive at first glance, but it makes sense when considering that at 4K, the GPU is so overwhelmed that even reducing settings cannot fully compensate for the sheer number of pixels being rendered. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply saturated at 4K, leaving less headroom for settings to matter.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It boasts a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. Its 128 MB of L3 cache is substantial, and its benchmark scores are exceptional: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 and a single-core score of 2259. It ranks in the 95th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 75779, placing it just 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is to maintain a high minimum frame rate and ensure that the GPU is never starved of data. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 229 FPS. This high frame rate, combined with the fact that the CPU's single-thread score is excellent, indicates that the processor is not the bottleneck. The 9950X3D's 32 threads are far more than a sports game like Undisputed can utilize, but its strong per-core performance ensures that the game's main simulation thread runs efficiently.

The 16 cores and 32 threads provide massive headroom for background tasks, streaming, and any other simultaneous workloads. The CPU's 4 nm process node and TSMC foundry contribute to its efficiency, but its 170 W TDP is considerable. In this benchmark context, however, the CPU's performance is almost irrelevant to the final FPS numbers, as the RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear limiting factor. The 9950X3D's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, are within 0.1% of its average score, suggesting that any of these top-tier CPUs would yield identical frame rates in this GPU-bound scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and the TU106 chip. It features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its FP32 performance is 7.181 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. The GPU's average benchmark score is 18093, placing it in the 62nd percentile against all GPUs. It is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and 1.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 460.

The benchmark results in Undisputed directly reflect the RTX 2060 SUPER's mid-range positioning. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is likely a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 40. The 175 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class of card. The measured FPS at 4K High (62 FPS) and 4K Medium (75 FPS) show that the card can handle 4K, but only with reduced settings.

The GPU's memory clock of 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective, is a key spec. In a game like Undisputed, which likely doesn't require massive texture streaming, this bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the 256-bit bus width and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are pushed to their limits. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are adequate for the game's visuals at lower resolutions, but they become the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution, and its age is evident in the 4K Ultra result, which is barely playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2632 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the lower 29% of all combos, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's age. The CPU is a top-tier component, but it is paired with a GPU that was end-of-life in 2019.

This ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's capability. The 9950X3D's percentile versus all CPUs is 95, meaning it is faster than 95% of all processors. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 62, meaning it is faster than 62% of all GPUs. When combined, the GPU's lower relative performance drags the entire combo down in the rankings. The data shows that this combo is not competitive with more balanced pairings, but it is also not a failure. It ranks above 1086 other combos, which indicates that the CPU's strength can partially compensate for the GPU's weakness in certain scenarios.

The combo's rank of 2632 suggests that for a user with this exact hardware, the experience will be defined by the GPU's limitations. The CPU will never be the reason for a low frame rate, but the GPU will frequently be the reason for sub-60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The ranking implies that this is a system for 1080p gaming or 1440p gaming with adjusted settings, rather than a high-resolution powerhouse.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 229 FPS average
• Medium: 165 FPS average, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS
• High: 136 FPS average
• Ultra: 88 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 166 FPS average
• Medium: 119 FPS average, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 63 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 105 FPS average
• Medium: 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS
• High: 62 FPS average
• Ultra: 40 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 140 and 190 FPS, a variance of 50 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it fluctuates between 101 and 137 FPS, a variance of 36 FPS. At 4K Medium, it fluctuates between 64 and 87 FPS, a variance of 23 FPS. This decreasing variance at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing frame time spikes.

The data shows that the Ultra preset is consistently the most demanding, with the largest drop-off from High. At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is 48 FPS (136 to 88). At 1440p, the drop is 36 FPS (99 to 63). At 4K, the drop is 22 FPS (62 to 40). This pattern suggests that the Ultra preset adds a significant amount of visual complexity that the RTX 2060 SUPER struggles to process, especially at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 136 FPS is an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (165 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate well above 120 FPS. The Ultra preset at 88 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, as it remains above 60 FPS. However, the 48 FPS gap between High and Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset's extra effects are costly, and High offers a better balance.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset at 99 FPS is the clear recommendation. It provides a smooth experience on 60 Hz and 100 Hz monitors, and it is a 36 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset (63 FPS). The Medium preset at 119 FPS is also a strong option for users who want to maximize frame rates on a 120 Hz display. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is playable, but it sits right at the edge of what is considered smooth for fast-paced action.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 105 FPS is the only way to achieve a high refresh rate experience. The Medium preset at 75 FPS is the sweet spot for a 60 Hz display, offering a solid 75 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS. The High preset at 62 FPS is just barely playable, but the risk of drops below 60 FPS is present. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the most balanced overall. At 1080p, it offers 165 FPS, which is 29 FPS more than High. At 1440p, it offers 119 FPS, which is 20 FPS more than High. At 4K, it offers 75 FPS, which is 13 FPS more than High. The Medium preset consistently delivers a higher frame rate than High while likely maintaining a reasonable level of visual quality. For users who want a consistent experience across all resolutions, Medium is the safest choice. For those willing to sacrifice some visual fidelity for maximum frame rates, Low is the best option, especially at 1440p and 4K.