Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core Ultra 5 135H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a dominant performance profile in Undisputed, ranking 587th out of 2,813 tested combos. Across all resolutions, this pairing produces exceptionally high frame rates, with the data showing that the RTX 4090 serves as the clear performance driver while the 14-core mobile processor provides ample headroom. The measured results indicate that even at 4K Ultra settings, the system maintains playable performance, though the scaling patterns reveal distinct bottlenecks that shift between CPU and GPU depending on resolution and preset.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K demonstrates textbook GPU-bound scaling with CPU limitations emerging only at the lowest resolution. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 377 at 1920x1080 to 272 at 2560x1440, representing a 27.9% reduction, then further declines to 172 at 3840x2160, another 36.8% drop. This steep decline at higher resolutions indicates the RTX 4090 is being pushed progressively harder, though the absolute numbers remain extremely high throughout.

At Medium settings, the scaling pattern shifts slightly. The 1920x1080 result of 271 FPS falls to 196 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 27.7% reduction), then to 124 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 36.7% drop from 1440p). The similarity in percentage drops between Low and Medium settings suggests the rendering workload scales consistently with pixel count, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU is not yet a limiting factor.

High settings reveal a different pattern. The 1080p score of 224 FPS drops to 162 FPS at 1440p (27.7% lower), then to 102 FPS at 4K (37.0% lower than 1440p). While the relative declines mirror the other presets, the absolute gap between 1080p and 1440p narrows compared to Low settings, hinting that the CPU begins to exert more influence at lower resolutions when graphical load increases.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling. Starting at 144 FPS in 1080p, performance falls to 104 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% reduction), then collapses to 66 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% drop). The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 100 FPS, indicating that this setting combination pushes the GPU to its limits while the CPU still has headroom to spare.

The overall pattern across all settings shows that resolution scaling is remarkably consistent, with each step from 1080p to 1440p costing roughly 27-28% performance and each step from 1440p to 4K costing roughly 36-37%. This consistency strongly suggests the RTX 4090's rendering throughput is the primary constraint, rather than any CPU-side limitation, since the processor would typically cause disproportionate drops at lower resolutions if it were the bottleneck.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H brings 14 cores and 18 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Meteor Lake architecture processor, built on Intel's 7 nm process, carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 81st percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 29,093.

In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 11,875.5 in multi-core and 1,700 in single-core tests. These results position it competitively against its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scoring only 0.1% higher on average, while the Intel Core i5-13500HX sits 0.6% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT trails by 0.5%, placing the 135H in a tightly contested mid-range performance band.

For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU work, the system achieves 377 FPS. This figure suggests the 135H's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3,521 Passmark single-thread score, is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 at high frame rates. The processor's multi-threaded capabilities, demonstrated by its 22,422 Passmark multithread score, provide additional headroom for background tasks and game logic.

The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support contribute to the processor's ability to maintain consistent frame delivery. The measured minimum FPS values at Medium settings—230 FPS at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 105 FPS at 4K—show that frame pacing remains stable even under sustained load, with no evidence of CPU-induced stuttering or frame-time spikes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance occurs at High settings across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 224 FPS, which is 47 FPS lower than Medium's 271 FPS but still far above any display refresh rate. The jump from High to Ultra costs 80 FPS at 1080p, reducing performance to 144 FPS—a significant sacrifice for marginal visual gains.

At 2560x1440, High settings produce 162 FPS, which remains comfortably above 144 Hz displays. Medium settings offer 196 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High in a sports title like Undisputed typically justifies the 34 FPS cost. Ultra at 1440p drops to 104 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the threshold where competitive players might notice reduced responsiveness.

The 4K resolution presents a clearer choice. High settings at 3840x2160 yield 102 FPS, which is excellent for a 4K panel and only 22 FPS below Medium's 124 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls to 66 FPS, which may cause noticeable judder on high-refresh displays. For 4K users, High settings represent the sweet spot, offering nearly double the frame rate of Ultra while maintaining substantial visual fidelity.

Low settings are only recommended for players seeking maximum frame rates, with 377 FPS at 1080p and 272 FPS at 1440p. At 4K, Low settings still produce 172 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. The data suggests that Low settings provide diminishing returns beyond 1440p, where the difference between Low and Medium narrows to 76 FPS at 1080p but only 48 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 587th out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the top 20.9% of all configurations, which is notable given that the CPU is a mobile part while the GPU is a flagship desktop component. The ranking reflects the RTX 4090's dominance in this title, as the CPU's mid-range positioning does not prevent the system from achieving top-tier performance.

The rank becomes more impressive when considering that many combos ranked above this one likely pair the RTX 4090 with higher-end desktop processors. The fact that this mobile CPU can still reach the 587th spot indicates that Undisputed is not heavily CPU-dependent, allowing the 135H to keep pace with more powerful processors in this specific workload.

Within the context of the CPU's nearest rivals, the 135H's performance is competitive. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 0.1% higher on average, yet both processors would likely deliver nearly identical frame rates in Undisputed given the GPU-bound nature of the game. The 0.6% advantage held by the Intel Core i5-13500HX similarly translates to negligible real-world differences at the frame rates measured here.

The GPU's ranking further contextualizes this result. The RTX 4090 sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60,347, placing it just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 and 0.0% ahead of the Intel Arc Pro A60. This tight grouping among the top GPUs suggests that the RTX 4090's performance in Undisputed is representative of its overall capabilities, and the combo ranking primarily reflects the CPU's contribution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 anchors this configuration with its AD102 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 76,300 million transistors across a 609 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 1313 MHz with a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for 4K gaming, as the data shows the GPU maintains high frame rates even at Ultra settings where VRAM usage peaks.

The RTX 4090's compute resources are substantial: 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance reaching 82.58 TFLOPS. In Undisputed, these capabilities allow the GPU to handle the game's physics-based boxing mechanics and detailed character models without breaking a sweat, as evidenced by the 102 FPS average at 4K High settings.

The GPU's 128 ray tracing cores and 512 tensor cores, while not directly utilized in this title's benchmark measurements, contribute to the card's overall architectural efficiency. The 5 nm process node and 450 W TDP enable the sustained clock speeds necessary for consistent frame delivery, with the triple-slot cooler and 1x 16-pin power connector supporting the power delivery requirements.

The measured FPS data reveals the RTX 4090's scaling efficiency across resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 377 FPS, but this drops to 224 FPS at High settings—a 40.6% reduction that shows the impact of increased graphical fidelity. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS represents the only configuration where the GPU approaches its limits, with the 24 GB VRAM buffer and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensuring no memory-related bottlenecks at this demanding resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 377 FPS average, while Medium settings achieve 271 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 230 FPS and 312 FPS respectively. High settings reduce performance to 224 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 144 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 233 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings on this resolution.

The 2560x1440 results show similar progression with slightly lower absolute values. Low settings average 272 FPS, Medium settings reach 196 FPS with a range of 166-225 FPS, High settings deliver 162 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 104 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 168 FPS, a narrower margin than at 1080p due to the increased pixel count placing more load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction. Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium settings achieve 124 FPS with a range of 105-142 FPS, High settings deliver 102 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 66 FPS. The 4K results highlight the GPU's capability to maintain playable frame rates even at the highest settings, though the 106 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution indicates that users must make deliberate choices about visual quality versus frame rate.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, reveals consistent frame delivery across all resolutions. The 230 FPS minimum at 1080p and 105 FPS minimum at 4K confirm that the system avoids significant frame drops, maintaining smooth gameplay even during intense boxing sequences. The maximum FPS values of 312 FPS at 1080p and 142 FPS at 4K show that the hardware has additional headroom beyond the averages, suggesting that performance could be even higher with uncapped frame rates in certain scenes.