Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 2163 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the 42nd percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 58% of configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects a fundamental imbalance: the CPU is a top-tier part sitting in the 95th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile of all graphics cards. The data indicates that this is a CPU-oversized pairing for a sports title that does not heavily tax the 16-core processor.

Benchmark results show the combo's average FPS scales predictably with resolution, but the ceiling is set by the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 252 FPS, which is more than double the 1080p Ultra result of 97 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution highlights how much headroom the CPU provides — the processor is never the bottleneck in these measurements. The nearest rival CPUs to the 9950X3D are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, both within 0.1% of the average benchmark score, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at 0.4% behind. The GPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc B570 at 1.3% ahead and the Intel Arc A750 at 1.5% ahead in average benchmark scores.

The combo's rank is not a reflection of poor hardware, but rather of the mismatch between the two components for this specific game. Undisputed is not a demanding title for a 16-core, 32-thread processor, and the RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable but aging GPU that limits high-refresh-rate potential at higher settings. The measured data shows that for players targeting 1440p or 4K, this combo can hold its own at Medium settings, but Ultra presets push the GPU to its limits. The rank of 2163 out of 3718 should be interpreted as a mid-pack result driven by GPU constraints, not CPU limitations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component in this pairing, and the benchmark results make this clear. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a peak FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS. These specifications place the GPU in the 65th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 20282.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth directly impact performance at higher resolutions. At 4K with Ultra settings, the combo produces only 44 FPS, which is a 55% drop from the 4K Low result of 115 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is likely a constraint at 4K Ultra, as the game's texture and geometry demands exceed what the card can comfortably handle. The GPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc B570, which scores 1.3% higher on average benchmarks, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which is 1% lower. This places the RTX 2070 SUPER in a competitive but not dominant position relative to modern mid-range offerings.

At 1440p, the GPU performs more comfortably. The High preset yields 109 FPS, and Medium produces 131 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 151 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 70 FPS is still playable but indicates the GPU is nearing its limits. At 1080p, the GPU shines: Low settings produce 252 FPS, Medium delivers 182 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS, and High reaches 150 FPS. These numbers suggest the RTX 2070 SUPER is well-suited for 1080p gaming in Undisputed, with enough headroom for high refresh rates at Medium or High presets. The GPU's 12 nm Turing architecture, while older, still provides solid DirectX 12 Ultimate support, which is essential for modern game features.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot, with 150 FPS at High settings and 252 FPS at Low settings. At 1440p, High produces 109 FPS, which is still smooth, but 4K High drops to 69 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. It trails the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5% and the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, but it outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 1%. This places it in a competitive position among mid-range GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D overkill for this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate yes. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile of all processors with 16 cores and 32 threads, but Undisputed's measured FPS is consistently GPU-bound. The processor's nearest rivals are within 0.4% in average benchmark scores, showing it is a top-tier part that this game does not fully utilize.

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

A: The measured data shows 131 FPS average at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 151 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with a reasonable frame time consistency.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The data shows a significant drop from 4K Medium (83 FPS) to 4K Ultra (44 FPS), a 47% reduction. While this could be due to compute load, the 8 GB capacity likely limits ultra-high texture settings at 4K resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2163 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, primarily due to the GPU's performance ceiling rather than any CPU deficiency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of the combo's performance envelope. At 1080p, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 252 FPS, Medium achieves 182 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 209 FPS, High reaches 150 FPS, and Ultra drops to 97 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 155 FPS, showing a 61% performance reduction when maxing out all settings.

At 1440p, the frame rates scale down as expected. Low settings yield 182 FPS, which is a 28% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium produces 131 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 151 FPS. High delivers 109 FPS, and Ultra falls to 70 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 112 FPS, a 62% reduction, which mirrors the 1080p scaling pattern. This consistency suggests the GPU is handling the resolution increase in a predictable manner.

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings. Low produces 115 FPS, Medium achieves 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS, High drops to 69 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured across all configurations, and it dips below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium result of 83 FPS is the best balanced option at this resolution, providing a playable experience without the severe drop seen at Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 252 at 1080p to 182 at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then to 115 at 4K (a 37% decrease from 1440p). The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 54%. At High settings, the progression is 150 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p (a 27% drop), and 69 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The total reduction from 1080p High to 4K High is 54%, matching the Low preset's scaling almost exactly.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 182 FPS at 1080p, 131 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and 83 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings indicates that the GPU is scaling with resolution in a linear fashion, which is typical for a card with fixed memory bandwidth and compute resources. The Ultra preset tells a slightly different story: 97 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and 44 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The total reduction is 55%, which is close to the other presets.

The 4K to 1440p scaling shows a more pronounced impact than the 1440p to 1080p transition. This is consistent with the GPU's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM capacity, which become more strained as pixel count increases. The data suggests that the limiting component at higher resolutions is the GPU, not the CPU. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 128 MB L3 cache and high single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1292) provide ample headroom, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's compute and memory resources are the binding constraint.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, with a TDP of 170 W. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. This large L3 cache is a key feature of the X3D series, though the fact pack does not specify a separate 3D V-Cache allocation. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is largely to feed the GPU with enough frames to avoid bottlenecking. The benchmark results show that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the combo achieves 252 FPS. This is well above what the RTX 2070 SUPER can sustain in more demanding titles, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor. The processor's 3dmark multi-thread score of 17184 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 demonstrate its raw capability, but a sports game like Undisputed likely does not utilize all 16 cores.

The CPU's single-thread performance is also strong, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 1292 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2259. These results are important for games that rely on a few heavily threaded tasks. The processor's percentile rank of 95th among all CPUs confirms it is a top-tier part for gaming, but the measured FPS in this combo shows that the GPU holds back the overall result. The nearest CPU rivals — the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D — score within 0.1% on average benchmarks, which suggests that for this game, a lower-tier CPU would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 150 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium produces 182 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS, making it the best choice for competitive play where frame rate is paramount. The Ultra preset at 97 FPS is still playable but offers diminishing returns over High, which is only 53 FPS lower. For most players, High at 1080p is the recommended starting point, with Medium available for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out as the best option. It produces 131 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense boxing matches. High at 109 FPS is also viable for players with 144 Hz monitors, though the margin to 60 FPS is thinner. Ultra at 70 FPS dips below the 144 FPS threshold but remains above 60 FPS, making it acceptable for players who prefer maximum visual quality. The Low preset at 182 FPS is unnecessary at this resolution, as the visual compromise does not justify the frame rate gain over Medium.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. It produces 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS baseline. High at 69 FPS is borderline, with the average just above 60 FPS but without a reported minimum. Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended, as it falls well below 60 FPS and would result in noticeable stuttering during gameplay. The Low preset at 115 FPS is functional but severely compromises visual quality for a resolution that is typically paired with high-end graphics settings. For 4K, Medium is the clear choice, as it balances the GPU's capabilities with the resolution's demands.