Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 to deliver a capable 4K-capable combo in Undisputed, though the data reveals that this is a pairing where the GPU does most of the heavy lifting at higher resolutions while the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high at lower settings. The CPU sits at the 95th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks at the 81st percentile, placing this combo in the middle of the pack at rank 1503 out of 2813 tested combinations. The measured results show a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings that favors high-refresh 1440p gaming as the sweet spot for this hardware pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5 processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU's cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 64 MB L3 cache, which provides ample fast memory for game logic and physics calculations. This mobile-class processor draws just 55 W TDP, yet its benchmark scores are substantial: it achieves 35,314 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,044 in single-core, while Geekbench results show 20,992 multi-core and 2,464 single-core. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,147 and multithread score of 54,934 further confirm strong per-core and aggregate performance.

For Undisputed, a boxing simulation that must track two fighters, physics interactions, and crowd dynamics, the CPU's single-thread performance matters significantly. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2,044 places this chip in elite territory, and the data supports this: at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 271 FPS, which is far beyond what the GPU alone would deliver if the CPU were a bottleneck. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms roughly 95% of tested processors, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900K, which scores 79,097 average versus this chip's 77,740 average (a -1.7% delta for the Ryzen), and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX at 76,212 average (a 2% delta favoring the Ryzen AI Max+ 395). In a game like Undisputed, where frame pacing and consistent response are critical for timing punches and blocks, this CPU's robust single-thread performance ensures that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the processor never becomes the limiting factor.

The 32 threads provide headroom for background tasks, streaming, or recording gameplay without impacting frame rates. The 4 nm process node and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth from quad-channel LPDDR5X support further contribute to smooth data flow. However, in this specific game, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 48, indicating that the GPU's limits are hit well before the CPU's capabilities are exhausted. The CPU is a high-end mobile part, but the data suggests that in Undisputed, its 16 cores and 32 threads are more than sufficient, leaving performance headroom that the RTX 4070 cannot fully utilize at 4K Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings deliver the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 195 FPS average with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS, which is an excellent experience for a fast-paced sports title. The High preset at 1080p yields 162 FPS average, still very smooth, but Medium offers nearly 20% more headroom above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 104 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play where reaction time matters.

At 1440p, the Medium preset remains the standout choice, delivering 141 FPS average with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. This is comfortably above 120 Hz and provides a smooth, responsive experience. The High preset at 1440p achieves 117 FPS average, which is still good, but the Medium preset's higher minimum frame rate of 120 FPS versus High's unspecified minimum suggests better consistency. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 75 FPS, which is playable but may introduce noticeable input latency for a timing-based game like this.

At 4K, the Medium preset delivers 89 FPS average with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. The High preset at 4K achieves 74 FPS average, which is acceptable for casual play but suffers from a lack of reported minimum frame data, suggesting potential dips. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 48 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a sport that requires precise timing, and is best avoided unless visual fidelity is prioritized over performance.

The data strongly supports the Medium preset as the optimal choice across all resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, it offers the best combination of high average FPS and solid minimum frame rates, while at 4K, it is the only setting that maintains 60+ FPS average. The Low preset at 4K delivers 124 FPS, but the visual degradation in a game that relies on visual cues for opponent movement and stamina management is likely not worth the frame rate boost. For users with high-refresh monitors, the Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, offering 141 FPS average with a 120 FPS minimum that stays above typical 120 Hz refresh rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, which delivers 89 FPS average with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. The High preset at 4K achieves 74 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 48 FPS, which is below smooth gameplay thresholds.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p monitors?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 141 FPS average with a 120 FPS minimum and 162 FPS maximum, making it the best balance of performance and visual quality. The High preset achieves 117 FPS average, which is also viable, but Medium offers higher minimum frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect gameplay?

A: The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 2,044 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4,147 in PassMark single-thread, which ranks it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs. This ensures that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 271 FPS, indicating no CPU bottleneck in this game.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The data suggests yes. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 48, while at 4K Medium it is 89 FPS. The CPU's strong benchmark scores and the large FPS drop when increasing settings point to the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 271 FPS average; Medium delivers 195 FPS with a 166 FPS minimum; High yields 162 FPS; and Ultra drops to 104 FPS. All settings are playable, but Medium offers the best balance.

Q: How does this CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-14900K?

A: The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77,740, while the i9-14900K scores 79,097, a 1.7% delta favoring the Intel chip. This places them in a similar performance tier, with the Ryzen being slightly behind in aggregate benchmarks.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1503 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the middle of the database. This rank reflects the balance between a top-tier CPU and a mid-range GPU. The CPU's 95th percentile standing is offset by the GPU's 81st percentile ranking, and the game's reliance on GPU performance at higher resolutions means the combo does not climb higher in the rankings. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900K, has a higher average score of 79,097 versus 77,740 (a 1.7% delta), but the RTX 4070's performance relative to its rivals—such as the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 38,135 versus the 4070's 37,648 (a 1.3% delta favoring the 4080 Mobile)—shows that the GPU is competitive within its class.

The rank of 1503 out of 2813 means that approximately 53% of tested combos perform better in this game, while 47% perform worse. This is a reasonable position for a combo that pairs a mobile CPU with a desktop GPU, and the measured FPS data shows that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that the combo excels at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is not the bottleneck, while the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle higher resolutions adequately. The data indicates that this combo is not a top-tier performer in Undisputed, but it is far from a weak one, offering a solid middle-ground experience that prioritizes frame rate at 1440p and 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The memory configuration consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's TDP is 200 W, with a suggested PSU of 550 W, and it is a dual-slot card measuring 240 mm in length.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is primarily defined by resolution and settings scaling. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely stressed, as evidenced by the 271 FPS at Low settings and 195 FPS at Medium. The 162 FPS at High and 104 FPS at Ultra show that even at 1080p Ultra, the GPU can maintain triple-digit frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU's workload increases, but it still delivers 196 FPS at Low, 141 FPS at Medium, 117 FPS at High, and 75 FPS at Ultra. The transition from 1440p High to 1440p Ultra represents a significant drop from 117 FPS to 75 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's visual enhancements, likely including higher-quality shadows and reflections, tax the GPU heavily.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Low preset at 4K achieves 124 FPS, but the Medium preset drops to 89 FPS, High to 74 FPS, and Ultra to 48 FPS. The 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game at 4K, as the memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and the 192-bit bus handle the data throughput. The GPU's benchmark scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,854 and a PassMark G3D score of 26,927, place it at the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores nearly identically at 37,628 versus the 4070's 37,648 (a 0.1% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% behind at 37,507. The RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead at 38,135, showing that the RTX 4070 is competitive with mobile versions of higher-tier cards.

The GPU's performance in this game is consistent with its specifications: it excels at 1080p and 1440p, providing high frame rates at Medium and High settings, but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU's strong performance cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to render the Ultra preset at that resolution. For users prioritizing frame rate, the Medium preset at 1440p is the ideal choice, delivering 141 FPS with a 120 FPS minimum, which is well within the GPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of this combo's performance in Undisputed.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Low preset delivers 124 FPS average. The Medium preset achieves 89 FPS average, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. The High preset yields 74 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to 48 FPS average. This shows a steep decline from Low to Ultra, with the Medium preset being the only 4K option that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Low preset reaches 196 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 141 FPS average, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. The High preset achieves 117 FPS average. The Ultra preset falls to 75 FPS average. The Medium preset here provides the best combination of high average FPS and a minimum that stays above 120 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh 1440p monitors.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Low preset hits 271 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 195 FPS average, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS. The High preset achieves 162 FPS average. The Ultra preset yields 104 FPS average. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset remains playable, but the Medium preset offers the best balance, with a 166 FPS minimum that ensures smooth gameplay even during intense boxing sequences.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, but the visual quality is likely too degraded for a game where reading opponent animations is critical. The Medium preset provides the best trade-off, with frame rates that are 30-50% higher than High settings while maintaining solid minimums. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, causes frame rates to drop by approximately 50% compared to Medium at each resolution, making it a poor choice for competitive play. The data suggests that users should default to the Medium preset at any resolution, and only consider High or Ultra if they have a 60 Hz display and prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate consistency.