Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a steep performance cliff when pushing to 4K Ultra settings. This combo ranks 1503rd out of 2813 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The measured frame rates tell a story of a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p gaming, remains highly capable at 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K with maximum quality settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 162 FPS at 1920x1080 to 117 FPS at 2560x1440, then plummets to 74 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent with the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The Low settings curve shows a similar but even steeper trajectory: 271 FPS at 1080p, 196 FPS at 1440p, and 124 FPS at 4K. This 147 FPS swing across resolutions at Low settings indicates the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases, while the CPU has ample headroom even at 1080p. The Ultra settings data reinforces this interpretation, with frame rates collapsing from 104 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 1440p and finally 48 FPS at 4K.

The Medium settings row provides the most complete picture, with min and max FPS recorded at every resolution. At 1080p Medium, the average of 195 FPS with a minimum of 166 FPS and maximum of 225 FPS shows consistent performance. The 1440p Medium results of 141 average, 120 minimum, and 162 maximum maintain that consistency. However, at 4K Medium, the spread between 76 minimum and 103 maximum FPS widens noticeably, suggesting occasional frame pacing issues as the GPU approaches its limits.

What the scaling data implies is that this combo is fundamentally a 1080p and 1440p performer in Undisputed. The 4K results, while playable at Medium settings, do not offer the same smooth experience found at lower resolutions. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient for high refresh rates at 1080p, but the 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider the minimum for smooth sports gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1503 out of 2813 tested combinations places it in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems for Undisputed. This is a middling position that reflects the balance between the Intel Core Ultra 5 225's strong CPU performance and the RTX 4060's mid-range GPU capabilities. The CPU itself sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile, so the combo's overall position is dragged down by the GPU's relative standing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the overall benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36945 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (-0.5% delta). These remarkably close scores, all within 0.5% of the Ultra 5 225's 36938 average, indicate that this CPU is well-matched against popular alternatives in general compute workloads.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a different story. The AMD Radeon HD 7790, a much older card, scores 17666 on average (-0.2% delta against the RTX 4060's 17639). The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics is nearly identical at 17588 (0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% delta). These rivals are all older or integrated solutions, which highlights how the RTX 4060's position has shifted since its 2023 release.

The rank data suggests that for Undisputed specifically, this combo performs close to what the individual component percentiles would predict. The game is not particularly demanding on the CPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low (271 FPS), so the CPU's 85th percentile standing provides ample headroom. The GPU's 61st percentile becomes the deciding factor in determining the combo's overall rank.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060's specifications directly explain its performance characteristics in Undisputed. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest by modern standards and becomes a limiting factor at 4K resolutions where texture and geometry data requirements increase substantially. The boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz are respectable, but the 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the key metric for rasterization-heavy games like this sports title.

The GPU's 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs are configured to deliver solid 1080p performance rather than 4K capability. The 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate support this interpretation. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present for ray tracing and DLSS workloads, but Undisputed's measured data does not indicate these features significantly impact the frame rates shown.

The VRAM capacity is worth examining in the context of the measured results. At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS of 48 suggests the GPU is not only compute-limited but potentially memory-limited as well. The 8 GB frame buffer, while adequate for 1080p and even 1440p in most titles, can cause texture streaming issues at 4K in modern games. The fact that 4K Medium (89 FPS) is nearly double the 4K Ultra FPS indicates that texture quality settings have a disproportionate impact on this GPU's 4K performance.

The GPU's end-of-life production status and its position in the GeForce 40-series lineup, between the predecessor GeForce 30 and successor GeForce 50 generations, helps contextualize its performance tier. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and Passmark G3D score of 19545 are consistent with its mid-range positioning.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings (89 FPS average). High settings at 4K drop to 74 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo reaches 271 FPS, but at Ultra settings it drops to 104 FPS, showing the GPU's rendering workload, not CPU throughput, is the constraint.

Q: How does this combo compare to others in the database for Undisputed?

A: It ranks 1503rd out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. The CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 2560x1440 at High settings (117 FPS) offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance. For maximum smoothness, 1920x1080 at Medium settings (195 FPS) provides excellent frame times.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM cause problems in Undisputed?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS suggests memory pressure, as the frame rate drops disproportionately compared to the 1440p Ultra result of 75 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, the VRAM appears sufficient.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at -0.2% delta (17666 vs 17639 average score). The AMD Radeon 780M integrated GPU is nearly identical at 17588 (0.3% delta).

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, Medium settings (195 FPS average, 166 FPS minimum) offer the best experience, as the jump from Medium to High (162 FPS) costs 33 FPS for marginal visual gains, while Ultra (104 FPS) cuts performance nearly in half. Low settings at 271 FPS are excessive for most displays, though competitive players might prefer the maximum frame rate.

At 2560x1440, High settings (117 FPS) represent the sweet spot. The Medium preset delivers 141 FPS, but the visual improvements from Medium to High are worth the 24 FPS reduction. Ultra at 75 FPS is still playable but approaches the threshold where frame consistency becomes a concern. Low at 196 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum refresh rates on high-end monitors.

At 3840x2160, Medium settings (89 FPS) are the only viable option for smooth gameplay. High at 74 FPS is acceptable but noticeably less fluid, while Ultra at 48 FPS falls below the 60 FPS standard. The data suggests that 4K gaming on this combo requires accepting Medium quality to maintain playable frame rates.

The min FPS data at Medium settings across all resolutions provides additional insight. At 1080p, the 166 FPS minimum ensures consistent frame pacing. At 1440p, the 120 FPS minimum maintains smoothness. At 4K, the 76 FPS minimum, while above 60 FPS, shows more variance from the 89 FPS average, indicating occasional stutters as the GPU works harder.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225's specifications suggest it is more than capable for Undisputed, and the measured frame rates confirm this. With 10 cores and 10 threads running at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz, the CPU has substantial single-threaded performance for game logic and physics. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 per core provide ample bandwidth for game data.

The CPU's benchmark results support its strong gaming performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and single-core score of 3655 indicate excellent computational throughput. The Passmark single-thread score of 4412 and multi-thread score of 30459 further confirm this. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.

However, the game's frame rates at different resolutions reveal that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 271 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that would require substantial CPU overhead to feed the GPU. The fact that the frame rate drops to 104 FPS at 1080p Ultra while the CPU remains the same indicates the GPU is the constraint, not the CPU.

The CPU's Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process with 17,800 million transistors positions it as a modern, efficient processor. The 65W TDP and DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for gaming. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU is present but irrelevant for this discrete GPU configuration.

The nearest CPU rivals, all within 0.5% delta in average benchmark scores, demonstrate that this processor competes effectively with alternatives like the Ryzen 5 5600F and Ryzen 5 5500X3D. For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's performance headroom means players are unlikely to experience CPU-related frame drops regardless of resolution or settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed:

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 271 FPS average at Low settings, 195 FPS average at Medium (166 FPS minimum, 225 FPS maximum), 162 FPS average at High, and 104 FPS average at Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 167 FPS range, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (33 FPS).

At 2560x1440, performance scales to 196 FPS average at Low, 141 FPS average at Medium (120 FPS minimum, 162 FPS maximum), 117 FPS average at High, and 75 FPS average at Ultra. The 121 FPS spread from Low to Ultra at this resolution is narrower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to bottleneck more consistently.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress further: 124 FPS average at Low, 89 FPS average at Medium (76 FPS minimum, 103 FPS maximum), 74 FPS average at High, and 48 FPS average at Ultra. The 76 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest spread across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is heavily loaded even at Low settings.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with complete min/max data. At 1080p, the 59 FPS range between minimum (166) and maximum (225) shows consistent performance. At 1440p, the 42 FPS range (120 to 162) is tighter. At 4K, the 27 FPS range (76 to 103) is narrowest in absolute terms but represents a larger percentage of the average, suggesting less stable frame delivery.

The data reveals that this combo maintains playable frame rates (above 60 FPS average) at every resolution and settings combination except 4K Ultra. Even the minimum FPS at 4K Medium (76) stays above 60, making this the recommended 4K configuration. For players prioritizing maximum visual quality at 1080p, the Ultra preset's 104 FPS average remains above the 100 FPS mark, though the 59 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual improvement.