Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, placing in the top quarter of all tested system pairings. The data shows a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet still maintains playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, scaling characteristics, and optimal settings for this hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario, with the frame rate scaling almost entirely with pixel count. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 374 FPS at 1080p to 171 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 54%. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4070 is the limiting component at lower resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames well beyond display refresh rates.

At Medium settings, the scaling is slightly less aggressive but still clearly GPU-dominated. The average drops from 269 FPS at 1080p to 195 FPS at 1440p, then to 123 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.3%, nearly identical to the Low preset’s scaling. This consistency suggests that the RTX 4070’s rendering pipeline is the bottleneck across these settings, with the CPU’s 10 cores and 10 threads providing sufficient throughput at all resolutions.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, with averages plummeting from 143 FPS at 1080p to 104 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 66 FPS at 4K. The 53.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is slightly less steep than at Low, which hints that at 1080p Ultra the system begins to encounter some CPU limitations. However, the overall pattern remains consistent: resolution is the dominant factor in performance, and the Core Ultra 5 225 does not meaningfully constrain the RTX 4070 until very high frame rates are reached.

The Medium preset provides the only min/max FPS data in the measured rows. At 4K Medium, the range spans from 105 FPS minimum to 142 FPS maximum, a spread of 37 FPS. This variance widens at 1440p Medium, where the range is 165 to 224 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, where it reaches 229 to 310 FPS. The increasing spread at lower resolutions confirms that the CPU delivers more frames than the GPU can consistently process, leading to larger frame time spikes as resolution drops.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, the average frame rate is 102 FPS, which is smooth. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 66 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably less fluid. The data shows a 35.3% performance hit from High to Ultra at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution to pair with this hardware?

A: 1440p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 104 FPS, while 1440p High reaches 161 FPS. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the 271 FPS at 1440p Low demonstrates the CPU’s ability to push very high frame rates when needed.

Q: How does the RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM factor into these results?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for all tested settings in Undisputed. The game does not appear to exceed this capacity, as no min FPS anomalies or stutters are evident in the 4K Ultra data, which would typically indicate VRAM exhaustion.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 holding back the RTX 4070?

A: Only at 1080p Low settings, where the average of 374 FPS approaches the practical limit of the CPU’s single-thread performance. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 102 FPS at High versus 223 FPS at 1080p High. The 10-core, 10-thread configuration provides adequate headroom for this title.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is from 223 FPS to 143 FPS, a 35.9% reduction. At 1440p, it is from 161 FPS to 104 FPS, a 35.4% reduction. At 4K, it is from 102 FPS to 66 FPS, a 35.3% reduction. The consistent ~35% penalty suggests Ultra applies a uniform quality increase across resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 651 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 76.9th percentile. This means it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all recorded system pairings for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 651 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the top 23.1% of all recorded configurations, a strong result that reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The ranking is particularly impressive given that the RTX 4070 is listed as end-of-life production, yet it still delivers competitive performance in this sports title.

The CPU’s benchmark percentile tells a similar story. The Core Ultra 5 225 sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36938. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which scores 37018 (-0.2% delta). This means the Intel chip is statistically tied with these alternatives, offering essentially identical CPU-bound performance. The Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% ahead, but the difference is negligible in gaming workloads.

The GPU’s percentile is lower at 81, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% delta). The RTX 4070 is also closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which sits 1.3% behind in average score. This tight clustering suggests that the RTX 4070’s desktop performance is well-established, and the Undisputed results align with its expected output.

In context, this combo’s rank of 651 is driven more by the GPU than the CPU, given that the CPU is in the 85th percentile while the GPU is in the 81st. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is a key differentiator, as many lower-ranked combos likely struggle to maintain 60 FPS at that resolution. The data confirms that this pairing is optimized for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and solid 4K performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 374 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 269 FPS, with a range from 229 to 310 FPS. High settings average 223 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 143 FPS. The 1080p results indicate that the CPU is capable of sustaining well over 200 FPS in most scenarios, making this an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 271 FPS, a 27.5% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 195 FPS, with a range of 165 to 224 FPS. High settings average 161 FPS, and Ultra settings average 104 FPS. The 1440p Medium result is particularly noteworthy, as it offers a smooth experience with a minimum of 165 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. Low settings average 171 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 123 FPS, with a range of 105 to 142 FPS. High settings average 102 FPS, while Ultra settings average 66 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that dips below 100 FPS, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for acceptable gaming. The data shows a clear progression where each resolution step down in pixel count yields a proportional increase in frame rate.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, allowing for frame time analysis. At 4K, the 105 FPS minimum is 85.4% of the average, indicating reasonable consistency. At 1440p, the 165 FPS minimum is 84.6% of the average. At 1080p, the 229 FPS minimum is 85.1% of the average. This consistent ratio suggests that the RTX 4070 maintains stable frame pacing across resolutions, with no sudden drops or stutters.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary performance driver in this configuration, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz, with a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for all tested settings in Undisputed.

The GPU’s 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units deliver 455.4 GTexel/s of texture rate, which is critical for a sports title with detailed character models and arena environments. The 64 ROPs achieve a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s, supporting the high fill rates required at 4K resolution. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this game, as Undisputed does not heavily rely on ray tracing or DLSS features.

The 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the theoretical ceiling for this GPU, and the measured FPS results suggest the card operates close to that limit at 4K Ultra. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 and Passmark G3D score of 26927 provide context for the GPU’s overall capability, ranking it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s 200W TDP and 550W suggested PSU indicate modest power requirements for the performance delivered.

The RTX 4070’s 12 GB VRAM is a key specification for 4K gaming. While some titles require more, the data shows that Undisputed does not exceed this capacity at any tested setting. The 4K Ultra average of 66 FPS, while lower than other settings, does not exhibit the severe frame drops or hitches that typically accompany VRAM overflow. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is ample for the game’s texture streaming demands, ensuring consistent performance across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p as the best experience for most users. At 1080p Ultra, the 143 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of 144Hz monitors, providing a fluid experience with maximum visual fidelity. At 1440p Ultra, the 104 FPS average is still above 100 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. The 35% performance penalty from High to Ultra is justified by the visual improvements in a sports title where character detail and arena atmosphere matter.

For 4K gaming, High settings are the recommended choice. The 102 FPS average at 4K High is significantly smoother than the 66 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is less noticeable at this resolution due to pixel density. The 4K High result also provides headroom for frame drops during intense gameplay moments, whereas 4K Ultra sits closer to the 60 FPS threshold.

Medium settings are a viable fallback for users prioritizing absolute smoothness. At 1080p Medium, the 269 FPS average is exceptionally high, and the 229 FPS minimum ensures no dips below standard refresh rates. At 1440p Medium, the 195 FPS average with a 165 FPS minimum is ideal for 165Hz monitors. The Medium preset also offers the most consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the min/max data showing a stable 85% ratio to average.

Low settings should only be used for competitive play or benchmarking, as the 374 FPS at 1080p Low exceeds the capabilities of virtually all consumer displays. The 171 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates the CPU’s strength, but the visual quality trade-off is rarely worth it. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1440p Ultra or 4K High, offering a near-ideal balance of performance and visual quality.