Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a fascinating set of results in Undisputed, revealing a combo that is heavily balanced toward the CPU's capabilities. The data shows a system that can deliver high frame rates in most scenarios but hits a clear performance ceiling at the highest visual fidelity settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a classic pattern of scaling as resolution increases, but with some notable inflection points. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces an average of 229 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU and GPU are both operating with significant headroom. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 166 FPS, a reduction of about 27.5%, and at 4K Low it falls to 105 FPS, another 36.7% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises, even at the lowest settings.

However, the scaling curve changes shape when we look at higher settings. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 165 at 1080p, to 119 at 1440p, and finally to 75 at 4K. The percentage drops here are 27.9% and 37.0% respectively, which closely mirrors the Low setting pattern. This consistency implies that the relative performance hit from resolution scaling is uniform across these two settings, pointing to a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 2060 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 7.181 TFLOPS of compute are the defining constraints.

The High and Ultra settings tell a slightly different story. At High, the system achieves 136 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.2%, but from 1440p to 4K it is 37.4%. This is a slightly larger penalty for the final resolution jump. At Ultra, the numbers are 88 FPS, 63 FPS, and 40 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28.4%, and from 1440p to 4K is 36.5%. The data suggests that at Ultra, the system is already struggling to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, and the 4K result of 40 FPS indicates the GPU is fully saturated.

What is most telling is the comparison between the Low and Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (229 FPS) and Ultra (88 FPS) is a massive 141 FPS, or 61.6% reduction. At 4K, the gap narrows to 65 FPS, from 105 FPS down to 40 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the CPU is less of a factor when the GPU is heavily loaded. The data implies that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, with its 10 cores and 10 threads, is more than capable of feeding the RTX 2060 SUPER at lower resolutions, but the GPU's limits become the dominant factor as resolution increases.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 229 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only setting combination where the system surpasses the 200 FPS mark.

*Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with significant caveats. At 4K with Medium settings, the system averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. At High settings, it drops to 62 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 40 FPS. Only the Low setting at 4K provides a comfortable margin, with an average of 105 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 3060 Mobile's score of 18159. This places them at near-parity in overall performance, though the desktop card has a higher TDP of 175 W compared to the mobile part.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 falls into the 85th percentile when compared to all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, with a deltaPct of 0.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It also features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: What is the best frame rate stability metric in the data?

A: The Medium settings at 1080p provide the most complete data, with an average of 165 FPS, a minimum of 140 FPS, and a maximum of 190 FPS. This gives a range of 50 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The 1440p Medium setting shows a similar range of 36 FPS, from 101 to 137 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655. The data from Undisputed suggests this CPU is not a bottleneck at standard resolutions. The fact that the system reaches 229 FPS at 1080p Low is a strong indicator that the processor is capable of handling the game's logic and physics without limiting the GPU.

The CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock and 20 MB of shared L3 cache are the key specifications that likely contribute to this headroom. The Passmark single-thread score of 4412 is particularly relevant for a sports title, which often relies on a single main thread for game simulation. This high single-thread performance helps ensure that frame times remain consistent, even when the GPU is pushing high frame rates. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, using dual-channel DDR5, is also sufficient to feed the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

However, the CPU's influence wanes as the resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 40, which is far below what the CPU's capabilities would suggest is possible. This is a clear sign that the GPU is now the limiting component. The CPU is essentially "waiting" for the GPU to finish rendering each frame, and its performance headroom is irrelevant in this scenario. The data implies that the Core Ultra 5 225 is a strong partner for the RTX 2060 SUPER, but only if the user is targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming. Its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs and its near-identical score to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F confirm that it is a modern, capable mid-range processor that will not hold back a GPU of this class.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this particular pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER holds the rank of 2008 out of 2813 total combos. This places it in the lower third of all tested configurations, which is an important context for the FPS numbers. While the system can produce high frame rates at lower resolutions and settings, its overall ranking suggests that many other CPU and GPU pairings deliver a better overall experience.

The rank of 2008 out of 2813 means that approximately 71.4% of tested combos perform better than this one. This is primarily due to the age and tier of the GPU. The RTX 2060 SUPER, while still competent, is an end-of-life product that was released in 2019. Its 7.181 TFLOPS of compute power and 8 GB of VRAM are modest by today's standards. The CPU, on the other hand, is a current-generation part, and its performance is not the reason for this low ranking. The data indicates that the combo's position is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations.

For context, the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, meaning it performs better than 62% of its peers. But in the specific context of Undisputed, the GPU's performance is not enough to push this combo higher. The ranking also reflects the fact that the CPU is likely overkill for the GPU. A less powerful processor paired with this same GPU would likely produce similar FPS results, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher settings. This is a key insight: the combo rank is not a measure of CPU quality, but rather a measure of the combined system's ability to run this specific game smoothly.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is connected via a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it draws up to 175 W of power. These specifications place it as a solid 1080p and entry-level 1440p card, which the Undisputed data confirms.

The GPU's role is most clearly defined by the resolution scaling analysis. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 229 FPS, which is likely above the refresh rate of most monitors. This indicates that the GPU is not fully utilized, and the frame rate is being capped by some other factor, possibly the game's engine or a frame rate limiter. However, as settings increase to High and Ultra, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rate drops to 136 and 88 FPS respectively. This shows the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are being exercised more fully.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations are starkly exposed. Even at Low settings, the average FPS drops to 105, which is a significant reduction from the 229 FPS seen at 1080p Low. This is a 54.1% performance loss, which is far more than the 2.25x increase in pixel count would suggest. This indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain performance at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 40 FPS, which is not a playable experience for most users. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is also a potential issue at 4K, though the measured data shows it can handle the game's demands at Medium settings, where it averages 75 FPS.

The GPU's overall benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 76957, confirm its mid-range position. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile, has a nearly identical average score, but the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER has the advantage of a higher power budget. The data from Undisputed shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for this combo at resolutions above 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 229, which is the highest recorded for any resolution and setting combination. Medium settings reduce this to 165 FPS, with a minimum of 140 and a maximum of 190. High settings yield 136 FPS, and Ultra settings drop the average to 88 FPS. This shows that the system is capable of very high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, but only at lower presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings produce an average of 166 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings average 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 137. High settings average 99 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 63 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, but Ultra settings require a compromise.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is more mixed. Low settings average 105 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87, which is also acceptable. High settings drop to 62 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings average only 40 FPS, which is not recommended for a good experience. The data shows a clear trend: the system is capable of 4K gaming, but only at Low or Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo depends on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the High preset is the optimal choice, providing an average of 136 FPS. This is high enough for a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor and offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium settings. Ultra at 1080p is also viable, with 88 FPS, but the visual difference between High and Ultra may not justify the 35.3% performance drop.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the clear winner. It delivers an average of 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience. High settings at 1440p average 99 FPS, which is still good, but the minimum frame rates are not recorded, so stability is less certain. The Medium setting's min/max data (101-137 FPS) provides more confidence in its stability.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only recommendation that guarantees a smooth experience, with an average of 105 FPS. Medium settings at 4K are also playable, with an average of 75 FPS and a minimum of 64 FPS, but users may experience occasional dips. High and Ultra at 4K are not recommended due to the low average frame rates of 62 and 40 FPS, respectively. Overall, the data indicates that the system is best utilized at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where it can leverage the CPU's strength and the GPU's capabilities to provide a high-quality, high-frame-rate experience.