Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an unusual mobile combination, but the benchmark data for Undisputed shows that it delivers a remarkably consistent and high-performance experience across all tested resolutions and presets. The pairing of a 14-core Meteor Lake processor with the flagship Blackwell GPU produces frame rates that are typically reserved for high-refresh-rate displays, though the specific bottlenecks shift depending on the settings and resolution you choose. The data indicates this combo is capable of crushing the game at 1080p and 1440p, while still providing playable, though less excessive, performance at 4K with maximum settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this hardware combo?*

A: The data shows that at 1440p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 169 FPS, while at 4K with High settings, it drops to 107 FPS. For a balance of visual fidelity and high refresh rates, 1440p High is the sweet spot, as 4K Ultra still manages a 69 FPS average but leaves less headroom.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p compared to the GPU?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, reaching 394 FPS on Low and 234 FPS on High. These numbers suggest that the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU has more than enough power to render frames far faster than the processor can feed it, making the experience CPU-bound.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM necessary for this game?

A: The data does not include VRAM usage measurements. However, the GPU's immense memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and high memory clock of 1750 MHz ensure that memory bandwidth is not a constraint at any of the tested settings, even at 4K Ultra, where the game still runs at an average of 69 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K on the High preset?

A: The average frame rate drops from 234 FPS at 1920x1080 to 169 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 107 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a significant 127 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, which indicates the workload scales heavily with resolution.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves an average of 205 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 109 FPS. This is a difference of 96 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is substantially more demanding than Medium.

Q: Is this a top-tier combo for this specific game?

A: The combo ranks 571st out of 2813 tested combos in the database for Undisputed. While this places it in the top 20% of all tested configurations, it is not the absolute highest-ranked pairing, suggesting that other CPU+GPU combinations have produced higher average frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed. Its specifications are formidable: a 5 nm Blackwell 2.0 chip with 21,760 shading units, a 512-bit memory bus, and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz and its massive 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth are the key drivers for the high frame rates observed in the measured data. The GPU's raw compute power, rated at 104.8 TFLOPS FP32, allows it to handle the game's physics and rendering calculations with ease, even at the highest settings.

The RTX 5090's performance percentile of 92 versus all GPUs confirms its position as a high-end part. Its average benchmark score of 79,842 is just 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, its nearest rival, and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. However, in game-specific tests, the data shows that the GPU is so powerful that at lower resolutions like 1080p, its potential is not fully utilized, as the CPU becomes the bottleneck, capping performance at 394 FPS on Low settings. The GPU's role shifts from being the primary performer at 4K to having its performance headroom limited by the processor at 1080p. The 32 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for any settings in this game, ensuring no texture or memory-related stutters.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, with the frame rate dropping significantly from 1080p to 4K. This scaling behavior tells us a lot about which component is the limiting factor at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 151 FPS on Ultra to 394 FPS on Low. These numbers suggest that the CPU, with its 14 cores and 18 threads, is the primary constraint, as the GPU is rendering frames so quickly that it has to wait for the processor to submit new draw calls.

Moving to 2560x1440, we see a substantial drop in performance. The High preset falls from 234 FPS to 169 FPS, a 28% decrease. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor, as the increased pixel count demands more from the rendering pipeline. The data shows the Medium preset at 1440p achieves 205 FPS, which is still very high, but the trend is clear. At 3840x2160, the GPU is firmly the bottleneck. The High preset drops to 107 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 69 FPS. This is a 54% drop from 1440p to 4K on the High preset, demonstrating the massive increase in workload that 4K resolution places on the GPU. The scaling from 1080p Low (394 FPS) to 4K Low (180 FPS) also shows a 54% decrease, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K regardless of settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: The average FPS is 394, which is the highest recorded for this combo. This is a CPU-bound scenario, as the GPU is not being fully taxed.
• Medium: The average FPS is 283, with a minimum of 241 and a maximum of 326 FPS. This shows a 28% drop from Low, but still an incredibly smooth experience.
• High: The average FPS is 234, a significant step down from Medium but still well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 151. This is the most demanding preset at 1080p, yet it still provides a very high frame rate that will satisfy most gamers.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: The average FPS is 284, showing a 28% drop from 1080p Low, which indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more work.
• Medium: The average FPS is 205, with a minimum of 174 and a maximum of 235 FPS. This is a solid performance level for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming.
• High: The average FPS is 169. This is a 28% drop from the 1080p High result and represents a very good balance of quality and speed.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 109. This is a 28% drop from the 1080p Ultra result, showing that the Ultra preset scales consistently with resolution.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: The average FPS is 180. This is still a very high frame rate for 4K, showing the GPU's raw power.
• Medium: The average FPS is 129, with a minimum of 110 and a maximum of 149 FPS. This is a playable and smooth experience for 4K.
• High: The average FPS is 107. This is the point where the experience starts to become more about visual quality than raw speed, but it is still very capable.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 69. This is the lowest recorded score, and while it is playable, it is the only setting that drops below the 100 FPS mark.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Undisputed, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combo is ranked 571st out of 2813 total tested combos. This puts it in the top 20.3% of all configurations, which is a strong showing. The rank is influenced by the CPU's performance, which has an average benchmark score of 27,507 and sits in the 79th percentile versus all CPUs. The CPU's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which has a score of 27,535 and is 0.1% faster. This means the 125H is essentially on par with the Ryzen 7 5800 in synthetic tests.

The GPU's rank is much higher. Its average benchmark score of 79,842 puts it in the 92nd percentile versus all GPUs. This high GPU score is what pushes the combo's in-game rank up, despite the CPU being a mid-range mobile part. The data shows that the combo is not the highest-ranked, but it is certainly a high-performance pairing. The 571st rank is likely held back by the CPU's performance in specific game scenarios where it becomes a bottleneck, as seen in the 1080p results. The GPU is overkill for this game at lower resolutions, but the CPU prevents it from reaching its full potential.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the ideal settings depend on your target resolution and refresh rate. For gamers with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 234 FPS is the best choice, as it offers a massive frame rate headroom and excellent visual quality. The Ultra preset at 151 FPS is also a great option if you want maximum fidelity, as it still exceeds the 144Hz threshold. For 1440p, the High preset at 169 FPS is the recommended sweet spot, providing a perfect balance of visual detail and high speed. The Medium preset at 205 FPS is also an excellent choice for those who prioritize maximum frame rates over graphical polish.

For 4K gaming, the situation is more nuanced. The High preset at 107 FPS is the best overall experience, as it delivers smooth, near-100 FPS gameplay with high visual quality. The Medium preset at 129 FPS is also a strong contender, offering even higher frame rates with only a slight reduction in visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 69 FPS is the only setting that falls below the 100 FPS mark; while it is still playable, it may not be ideal for competitive play or for those who are sensitive to frame rate drops. If you have a 4K 120Hz or 144Hz display, the High or Medium presets are the clear choices to fully take advantage of the refresh rate. The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as the visual quality hit is significant for a marginal performance gain when the High preset is already so fast.