Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 produces a measured performance profile in Undisputed that is both capable and uneven across resolutions and presets. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $342, while the GPU’s launch MSRP is $549 USD. Benchmark data shows the combo averaging 267 FPS at 1080p Low but falling to 47 FPS at 4K Ultra, a dramatic range that reveals where the hardware’s strengths and limits lie. The combo ranks 2056 out of 3718 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database despite the individual components each sitting above the 80th percentile in their own benchmarks.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear, steep decline as resolution increases, which is a strong indicator that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher pixel counts. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 159 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p and then to 73 at 4K. That is a reduction of 44 FPS from 1080p to 1440p and a further 42 FPS from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear—the gap between 1440p and 4K is slightly smaller than between 1080p and 1440p, but the absolute numbers still show a heavy toll from the pixel count.

The Low preset tells a similar story, though with much higher absolute values. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 267 FPS, dropping to 193 at 1440p and 122 at 4K. The 4K result is less than half of the 1080p figure, confirming that the RTX 5070 is being pushed hard even at the lowest settings when the resolution is maximized. Medium settings show the same pattern: 192 FPS at 1080p, 139 at 1440p, and 88 at 4K. The minimum FPS values also scale down—Medium at 1080p has a 163 FPS floor, at 1440p it is 118, and at 4K it is 75—meaning not only the average but the entire frame-time distribution worsens with resolution.

Ultra settings amplify the GPU strain dramatically. At 1080p, the Ultra preset still delivers 102 FPS, but at 1440p that falls to 74, and at 4K it plunges to 47. That 47 FPS average at 4K Ultra is barely playable for a sports title, and the fact that the drop from 1440p to 4K is 27 FPS suggests the GPU is running out of headroom at the highest settings. The scaling pattern across all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—points to a GPU that is decisively the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU still has enough headroom to feed high frame rates at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full list of tested CPU/GPU combinations for Undisputed, this pairing sits at rank 2056 out of 3718. That means 2055 configurations perform better, and roughly 1662 perform worse. This places the combo just below the median, which is interesting given that the individual components are strong. The CPU’s percentile against all CPUs is 81, and the GPU’s percentile against all GPUs is 82. If the two components were perfectly complementary, one might expect a combo rank closer to the 80th percentile. Instead, the rank of 2056 out of 3718 corresponds to roughly the 55th percentile of worst-case ranking—the combo is in the lower half of tested pairings.

The gap between the component percentiles and the combo rank suggests that either the CPU or the GPU is not being fully utilized in this particular game, or that the combination has some inefficiency. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 29093, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, scores 29123, a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the Intel chip trails by a tiny margin. The GPU’s average score is 40377, with the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318 and a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the RTX 5070 is slightly ahead. Both components are well above average, yet the combo rank lags behind the 81st and 82nd percentiles of their respective pools. This could indicate that Undisputed is not particularly demanding on the CPU, so the CPU’s strong multi-core scores do not translate into a high combo ranking—the game may be more reliant on the GPU, and the GPU, while strong, is not enough to push the combo into the top quartile.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a 14-core, 18-thread processor with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It is built on the Meteor Lake architecture and uses a 7 nm process. The CPU’s multi-core Cinebench R23 score is 11875.5, and its single-core score is 1700. In PassMark, the multithread score is 22422, and the single-thread score is 3521. These numbers indicate a capable processor for productivity, but in Undisputed, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU.

The benchmark data shows that at 1080p, the combo reaches 267 FPS on Low and 159 FPS on High, which are very high numbers that suggest the CPU can feed the GPU without bottlenecking at those resolutions. The 1080p Medium average of 192 FPS and Ultra of 102 FPS further reinforce that the CPU is not the limiting factor at the lowest pixel count. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The CPU’s TDP is only 28 W, which is low for a mobile part, and its boost clock of 4.60 GHz is respectable, but the game likely does not require the full 18 threads. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, has an average score of 28940, a deltaPct of 0.5, meaning the Intel chip is 0.5% ahead. This margin is negligible, and in a game like Undisputed, the CPU’s performance is likely not a differentiator compared to its peers.

The memory support for the CPU is DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This is not a bottleneck for the game, given the high FPS at 1080p. Overall, the CPU’s role in this combo is to deliver sufficient single-thread performance to drive high frame rates at lower resolutions, and it does so admirably. At 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor—the GPU is—and the CPU’s strong multi-core scores are largely irrelevant.

FAQ

*Q: Does the RTX 5070 bottleneck the Core Ultra 5 135H in Undisputed at 4K?*

A: The measured FPS shows a clear GPU limitation at 4K. The 4K Ultra average is 47 FPS, while the 4K Medium average is 88 FPS, and the 4K Low is 122 FPS. The FPS scales nearly linearly with resolution, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU’s average score is 29093. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29123, a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the Intel chip trails by 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, a deltaPct of 0.5, meaning the Intel is 0.5% ahead.

*Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset at 4K yields an average of 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 and a maximum of 101. High at 4K averages 73 FPS, while Ultra averages 47. Medium provides the smoothest experience with a large margin above the typical 60 FPS target.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have, and what is its boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has 14 cores and 18 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and a base clock of 3.60 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 has a 192-bit bus and GDDR7 memory, delivering a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The memory size is 12 GB, and the effective memory clock is 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Q: How does the GPU’s average score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has a score of 40318, a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the RTX 5070 is 0.1% ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, a deltaPct of 2, meaning the RTX 5070 is 2% ahead.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear driver of FPS in Undisputed. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip, produced on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The GPU has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. Its boost clock is 2512 MHz, and it has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are reflected in its benchmark scores: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 178923.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a deltaPct of 0.1, indicating the RTX 5070 is slightly ahead. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS, and it has 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores. In Undisputed, the GPU is the primary driver of FPS, as evidenced by the resolution scaling. At 4K, the Ultra preset yields 47 FPS, which is likely because the 4K resolution pushes the 12 GB VRAM and the GPU’s pixel throughput to its limits. The pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 482.3 GTexel/s, but the game’s requirements at 4K Ultra exceed what the card can deliver for a smooth experience.

The GPU’s power draw is 250 W, and it requires a 600 W PSU, which is standard for its class. The dual-slot design and 1x 16-pin power connector are typical. The GPU’s release date is 2025-03-03, and it is an active product. The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, but at 1080p, it has ample headroom—the Low preset hits 267 FPS, and even Ultra at 1080p reaches 102 FPS. The GPU’s performance is therefore adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K Ultra is beyond its comfortable range.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for Undisputed depends on the display resolution. At 4K, the Medium preset is the optimal choice. It delivers an average of 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 and a maximum of 101. The High preset at 4K averages 73 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium offers a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 47 FPS, which is too low for smooth gameplay, and the Low preset at 4K gives 122 FPS but sacrifices visual quality. Medium strikes the best balance between visual fidelity and smoothness at 4K.

At 1440p, the Medium preset yields 139 FPS, with a minimum of 118 and a maximum of 160. High at 1440p averages 115 FPS, which is also solid, but Medium provides a higher average and a higher minimum, making it the more consistent choice. Ultra at 1440p averages 74 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a sports game where fast, fluid motion is expected. Low at 1440p hits 193 FPS, which is excellent but sacrifices visual quality. For 1440p, Medium or High are both recommended, with Medium offering the best margin.

At 1080p, the situation is different. The Low preset reaches 267 FPS, which is extreme, but the Medium preset provides 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 and a maximum of 221. High at 1080p averages 159 FPS, and Ultra averages 102 FPS. Since the game is a sports title, a 60 FPS target is typically sufficient, but the high refresh rates possible here mean that players with 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitors will appreciate the Medium or High presets. The Medium preset at 1080p is the best all-round choice: it offers high FPS, a high minimum, and good visual quality. Ultra at 1080p is still playable but not necessary.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact measured FPS values for the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination in Undisputed:

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|-------------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 73 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 122 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 88 | 75 | 101 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 47 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | High | 115 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 193 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 139 | 118 | 160 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 74 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | High | 159 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 267 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 192 | 163 | 221 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 102 | – | – |

These numbers confirm that the combo performs best at 1080p, with all presets delivering over 100 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 74 FPS, and at 4K, the Ultra preset falls to 47 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, with a minimum of 75. The data also shows that the minimum FPS for Medium at 4K is 75, which is still smooth, but the Ultra preset has no minimum recorded, indicating it may be below 47. Overall, the measured FPS confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K possible only at Medium settings.