Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a dominant performance in Undisputed, firmly establishing itself as a high-end combo for this title. The data indicates that this system is capable of obliterating the 60 FPS threshold at nearly every setting and resolution, with the only exception being the most demanding configuration. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, focusing on scaling, component roles, and optimal settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in the system's bottleneck, moving from a CPU-limited state at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves a staggering 271 FPS average. This high frame rate, coupled with the 104 FPS average at 1080p Ultra, suggests that the CPU is doing the heavy lifting to keep up with the GPU at these lower resolutions. The scaling is dramatic; moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low results in a 75 FPS drop to 196 FPS, and then to 4K Low, it drops another 72 FPS to 124 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4070's rendering load is increasing significantly as pixel count rises.

The data shows that the most significant scaling hit occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the transition from 1440p (141 FPS) to 4K (89 FPS) represents a 52 FPS loss, which is a 37% reduction in performance. This is a much larger percentage drop than the 27% reduction seen when moving from 1080p Medium (195 FPS) to 1440p Medium (141 FPS). This pattern strongly suggests that at 4K, the GPU's processing capabilities become the primary limiting factor, whereas at 1080p and to a lesser extent 1440p, the system has enough headroom to let the CPU push frame rates to very high levels.

The 4K Ultra setting is the only point where the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates, hitting a 48 FPS average. The gap between 4K Medium (89 FPS) and 4K Ultra (48 FPS) is a substantial 41 FPS, highlighting the immense cost of the Ultra preset at this resolution. This indicates that while the RTX 4070 is a capable 4K card for this title, the Ultra preset's additional graphical demands are too much for it to sustain a smooth experience. The scaling data confirms that this system is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and can still deliver a playable 4K experience on Medium settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a 14-core, 18-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, and its performance characteristics are well-suited for the demanding physics and AI calculations in Undisputed. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, it provides ample single-thread speed, which is crucial for a sports title where player reactions and game logic must be processed in real-time. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1700, while not the absolute highest, is strong enough to prevent the CPU from becoming a bottleneck at standard refresh rates. The processor's multi-core performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5, ensuring that background tasks and the game's multi-threaded physics engine do not cause stutters.

The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth provide the data throughput necessary for a fast-paced game. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is a capable partner for the RTX 4070, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The 271 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests that the CPU is successfully feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve such high output. However, it's important to note that the CPU's performance is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions. When the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rate drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload, not the CPU.

Comparing the Core Ultra 5 135H to its nearest rivals in the database, it performs admirably. Its average benchmark score of 29093 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which scores 29123, a negligible difference of -0.1%. It also trades blows with the Intel Core i5-13500HX, which scores 29270, a -0.6% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, which scores 28940, a +0.5% difference. This places the 135H in the same performance tier as these established desktop and high-end mobile processors, which is impressive for a mobile chip. This level of processing power ensures that the CPU will rarely be the cause of frame rate dips in Undisputed, allowing the RTX 4070 to operate at its full potential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the undisputed powerhouse in this combination, and its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth is more than sufficient for Undisputed at all tested resolutions. The GPU's high memory capacity ensures that high-resolution textures and geometry data can be loaded without issue, preventing texture pop-in or stuttering. The 4K Medium settings result, with an average of 89 FPS and a minimum of 76 FPS, demonstrates the GPU's capability to handle the game at a high resolution while maintaining a smooth frame rate. The 124 FPS average at 4K Low shows that the card has significant headroom when visual effects are reduced.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1920 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, are high and contribute to its strong performance. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, provides excellent efficiency and performance per clock. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26927 and its percentile ranking of 81 place it well above the majority of other graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 38135 and is 1.3% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507 and is 0.4% slower. This data shows that the RTX 4070 is a high-tier performer, and in this specific game, it is clearly able to leverage its power to produce excellent results.

The GPU's role becomes the definitive bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 48. This is the only configuration where the system fails to hit 60 FPS, and it is a direct result of the GPU's compute and memory resources being maxed out by the Ultra preset's effects. The fact that the card can handle 4K Medium with a 76 FPS minimum shows that it is a powerful 4K-capable card, but the Ultra preset is simply too demanding for it to maintain a high refresh rate. In summary, the RTX 4070 is the primary driver of performance in this combo, and its capabilities define the boundaries of what is playable at each resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear path for optimizing the gaming experience with this hardware. For players with a 1080p monitor, the Ultra preset is a viable option, as the 104 FPS average provides a smooth and visually rich experience. However, for those with a high-refresh-rate display, dropping to the Medium preset is the best choice, as it nearly doubles the frame rate to 195 FPS, which is a significant advantage in a competitive sports game. The High preset at 162 FPS is also an excellent middle ground, offering a balance between visual fidelity and performance.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering a 141 FPS average with a minimum of 120 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience. The High preset is also very playable at 117 FPS, making it a good choice for those who prioritize visual quality over the absolute highest frame rates. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but the substantial drop from the Medium preset suggests that the extra visual features may not be worth the performance cost for most users. The Low preset at 196 FPS is excessive and will not be necessary for most monitors.

At 4K, the recommendation is unequivocal: the Medium preset provides the best experience. With an average of 89 FPS and a minimum of 76 FPS, it is the only 4K preset that offers a consistently smooth and fluid gameplay experience. The High preset, at 74 FPS, is also playable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, at 48 FPS, should be avoided, as the frame rate dips below what is generally considered acceptable for a fast-paced game. The Low preset at 124 FPS is a viable option for players who want the highest possible frame rate at 4K, but the visual compromise is significant. Ultimately, for the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data strongly supports using Medium settings at 4K and 1440p, and High or Ultra at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of the benchmark database, this combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds a respectable position for Undisputed. The combo is ranked 1503 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all systems. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier, ultra-enthusiast setup, it outperforms a majority of the other combinations that have been tested. This ranking is largely driven by the strong performance of the GPU, which is a high-end part, working in concert with a solid mid-to-high-end CPU.

This ranking of 1503 out of 2813 suggests that there are many systems that are faster, likely featuring more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4080 or 4090, or higher-end desktop CPUs. However, it also means that this combo is significantly faster than a large portion of the tested systems, particularly those with older or lower-tier components. The fact that the combo can deliver a 4K Medium experience at 89 FPS and a 1080p Medium experience at 195 FPS reflects its overall capability. The ranking is a holistic measure, and while it may not be in the top 10%, the performance data shows that this system is exceptionally well-balanced for a sports title like Undisputed, where high frame rates are often more valued than absolute maximum graphical fidelity.

The ranking also reflects the balance between the two components. A system with a much weaker CPU and the same GPU would likely rank lower due to potential CPU bottlenecks at lower resolutions. Conversely, a system with a much stronger CPU but a weaker GPU would rank lower due to the GPU's inability to handle higher resolutions. This combination hits a sweet spot, providing high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p while still being capable of a playable 4K experience. The data shows that this is a well-matched pairing that maximizes the potential of both parts in this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured average frame rates for this combo in Undisputed. All data points are taken directly from the benchmark results.

1920x1080 (1080p)

At Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 271 FPS.

At Medium settings, the average FPS is 195, with a minimum of 166 and a maximum of 225.

At High settings, the average FPS is 162.

At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 104.

2560x1440 (1440p)

At Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 196 FPS.

At Medium settings, the average FPS is 141, with a minimum of 120 and a maximum of 162.

At High settings, the average FPS is 117.

At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 75.

3840x2160 (4K)

At Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 124 FPS.

At Medium settings, the average FPS is 89, with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103.

At High settings, the average FPS is 74.

At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 48.

The data clearly shows a strong performance profile. The system is exceptionally fast at 1080p, capable of exceeding 200 FPS on Low settings and staying well above 100 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, it remains highly capable, with the Medium preset providing a smooth 141 FPS average. The 4K results are also respectable, with the Medium preset being the only one that provides a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, confirming that this is the limit of the hardware's capabilities. The minimum FPS values recorded for the Medium presets at each resolution indicate good frame pacing, with the lowest dips remaining well within acceptable bounds for a playable experience.