Undisputed

Undisputed, a sports title built on measured performance data, shows a wide performance spread for the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination. The dataset reveals that this pairing is capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS experiences at 1440p, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured results to provide a clear picture of what to expect from this hardware pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to a clear sweet spot for this combo: Medium settings. This preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. This is not just playable; it is exceptionally smooth, providing a significant margin above the 144 Hz refresh rate that is common in modern monitors. The jump from Low to Medium costs about 68 FPS on average (from 242 to 174), but the visual improvement in a sports game is usually substantial, making it a worthy trade-off. The data shows that the minimum frame rate at Medium (148 FPS) is still higher than the average frame rate at High (144 FPS), which indicates that Medium provides a more consistent and stable experience.

For 2560x1440, Medium is again the recommended preset. The average of 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS, is excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming. It provides a robust experience that stays well above the 100 FPS mark, which is a common target for competitive and fast-paced games. While High settings at this resolution still produce a very respectable 104 FPS average, the Medium preset offers a better safety margin against frame drops, as indicated by its higher minimum FPS. The 4K results make it clear that Medium is the highest viable setting for a consistently playable experience, with an average of 80 FPS and a minimum of 68 FPS.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. While it can produce an average of 93 FPS at 1080p, the performance falls off a cliff at higher resolutions. At 1440p, the average drops to 67 FPS, and at 4K, it plummets to 42 FPS. These numbers are simply too low for a smooth experience, especially in a game where reaction time and fluid motion are important. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates (242 FPS at 1080p), sacrifices too much visual quality. The data suggests that for most users, the "High" preset is a less balanced choice than Medium, as it provides lower minimum frame rates without a proportional gain in stability. Therefore, the practical recommendation is to start with Medium and use the headroom to enable other features or simply enjoy the high, stable frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of the frame rates in this dataset. Its performance characteristics, including its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, define the boundaries of what is achievable. The GPU's 2460 MHz boost clock and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power are substantial, and the measured results show that this hardware is sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor. At 4K resolution, the game's demand for video memory increases significantly. The data shows a steep performance drop at 4K, with the average FPS falling from 80 at Medium to 42 at Ultra. This suggests that the RTX 4060 is memory-limited at this resolution, particularly at higher settings. The GPU's 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth is a limiting factor for 4K Ultra settings, where the demand for texture data and frame buffer memory can exceed what the 8 GB frame buffer can efficiently handle, leading to stutter and reduced frame rates. The measured average of 42 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indication that this resolution is outside the comfortable operating range for this GPU in this game.

The GPU's role is more nuanced at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the RTX 4060 is clearly not the bottleneck, as even at Ultra settings it manages a 93 FPS average. At 1440p, the GPU is still very capable, but its performance is more constrained. The difference between 1440p High (104 FPS) and 1440p Medium (126 FPS) is 22 FPS, showing how the GPU's workload scales with settings. The GPU's overall performance percentile is 61, and its average benchmark score is 17639, which puts it slightly behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M in synthetic tests. However, for this specific game, the RTX 4060's real-world performance is what matters, and the data shows it is a strong performer at mainstream resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The measured data shows an average of 111 FPS at 4K Low and 80 FPS at 4K Medium. However, at 4K High it drops to 66 FPS and at 4K Ultra it is only 42 FPS, which is not a smooth experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the ideal resolution for high refresh rates. At Low, Medium, and High settings, the average frame rates are 242, 174, and 144 FPS respectively. Even at Ultra, it manages an average of 93 FPS.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Medium at 1440p?

A: The average frame rate increases from 67 FPS at Ultra to 126 FPS at Medium. This is a substantial 59 FPS gain, and the minimum frame rate also improves significantly, providing a much more stable experience.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 GPU or the Core Ultra 5 125H CPU more important for this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary factor. The scores scale heavily with resolution and settings, which are GPU-centric workloads. The CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, which it does, as the data does not show any unusual bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the most balanced setting preset for this combo?

A: The Medium preset appears to be the most balanced. It provides a high average frame rate with a respectable minimum frame rate at all three resolutions, indicating a stable and smooth experience without the performance penalty of Ultra settings.

Q: Will I experience frame drops with this combo?

A: The data shows that at 1080p Medium and High, the average frame rates are very high, suggesting minimal drops. At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is 107, which is still smooth. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 42 indicates that frame drops are likely and the experience will not be fluid.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact measured frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination in Undisputed.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional. With Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 242 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. On High settings, the average is 144 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still yields an average of 93 FPS. This resolution is clearly where this combo excels, providing frame rates that can easily drive high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset produces an average of 175 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS. The High preset sees the average drop to 104 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average falls to 67 FPS. The data shows that 1440p is a very viable resolution for this combo, especially at Medium and High settings, where the frame rates are well within the range for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly challenged. The Low preset still manages an average of 111 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. The High preset sees the average drop to 66 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average falls to 42 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that this resolution is only suitable for lower settings, and that the higher presets are not recommended for a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is placed at rank 1704 out of 2813 tested combos. This puts it in the 60th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it performs better than a majority of the tested hardware configurations for this game. The rank is a holistic measure, reflecting the combo's overall capability across all tested resolutions and settings.

The CPU's own benchmark percentile is 79, and its average benchmark score of 27507 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which scores 27535, a difference of -0.1%. The GPU's percentile is 61, and its average benchmark score of 17639 is very close to the AMD Radeon HD 7790's score of 17666, a difference of -0.2%. The combo's in-game rank of 1704 is a result of the combined performance of these two components. The high CPU percentile suggests that the processor is not a limiting factor, and the mid-range GPU percentile is more indicative of the overall performance level. The data suggests that this combo is a solid mid-range performer, capable of handling the game well at mainstream resolutions, but it is not a top-tier system for 4K gaming.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a 14-core, 18-thread mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. Its performance in this game is primarily about ensuring a stable frame delivery and avoiding CPU-bound bottlenecks. The CPU's benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12804.5 and a single-core score of 1647.5. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz, combined with 18 MB of shared L3 cache, provide the necessary compute power for game logic and physics.

The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this game. The frame rates scale predictably with resolution and GPU settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the CPU has no trouble feeding the GPU, as evidenced by the very high frame rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, which is the most CPU-intensive test at that resolution, the combo achieves 93 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not limiting the GPU's performance. The CPU's passmark multi-thread score of 21100 and single-thread score of 3399 are strong indicators of its capability.

The processor's 28W TDP and mobile "BGA 2049" socket classify it as a mobile chip, yet its performance is sufficient for a desktop-class gaming experience in this title. The CPU's average benchmark score places it on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and Intel Core i5-12600K, both of which are capable desktop processors. In the context of Undisputed, the Core Ultra 5 125H's role is to provide a stable foundation for the RTX 4060 to perform. The data suggests it does this admirably, as no unusual frame rate inconsistencies or CPU-related performance cliffs are present in the measurements. The 18 threads ensure that background tasks and game threads are handled without causing hitches, contributing to the overall smooth experience seen at 1080p and 1440p.