Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a potent combination for Undisputed, delivering high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The benchmark data shows this combo ranks 460th out of 2813 tested configurations, placing it in the top 16% of all systems. This pairing demonstrates a strong balance, though the performance scaling reveals where each component takes the lead.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline tells a specific story about system balance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 417 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 301 FPS, a 27.8% reduction. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 191 FPS, which is a 36.6% drop from the 1440p result and a 54.2% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU that is still the primary limiter even at lower resolutions, but the frame rates are so high that the CPU is clearly doing its part.

The more interesting data appears at higher settings. At High settings, the drop from 1080p (248 FPS) to 1440p (179 FPS) is 27.8%, nearly identical to the Low setting scaling. However, the jump from 1440p High to 4K High (113 FPS) represents a much steeper 36.9% decline. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is working significantly harder, and the rendering load is scaling more aggressively with pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the pattern intensifies. The 1080p result is 160 FPS, which drops 28.1% to 115 FPS at 1440p. The 4K Ultra result is just 73 FPS, a 36.5% drop from 1440p. This consistent scaling pattern across all settings indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance curve is predictable, but the 4K Ultra setting is the only configuration that pushes the GPU to a point where frame rates dip below the high-refresh territory.

The limiting component shifts based on the resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the 417 FPS result suggests the CPU is nearing its ceiling, as the GPU is so fast that it can render frames faster than the processor can feed it. At 4K Ultra, the 73 FPS result clearly shows the GPU is the bottleneck, as the rendering load overwhelms the graphics card's capabilities. The sweet spot for this combo appears to be 1440p, where the scaling is smooth and the frame rates remain exceptionally high across all settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It packs 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines. The chip operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is crucial for Undisputed, as the game's high-resolution textures and effects demand substantial bandwidth.

The GPU's performance metrics place it in the 83rd percentile of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 43223 puts it in close competition with the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262 (a 0.1% difference). It also trades blows with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, 0.1% faster) and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, 0.2% faster). The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, which scores 43667, a 1% advantage.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is most evident at 4K resolution. The difference between 4K Low (191 FPS) and 4K Ultra (73 FPS) is a massive 61.8% performance hit. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that heavily tax the GPU's compute and memory resources. The 12 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for the game at these settings, as the 4K results show no signs of memory-related stuttering or crashes, but the sheer rendering load at 4K Ultra is what brings frame rates down.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is relevant here, as Undisputed likely leverages modern rendering paths. The 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for advanced effects, though the game's performance at Ultra settings suggests these features are not heavily utilized, or the game is primarily rasterization-bound. The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance gives it ample raw compute for the physics and simulation aspects of a sports game.

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 from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The chip has a 20 MB shared L3 cache and a 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth via its dual-channel DDR5 support. This processor is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, which represents Intel's latest desktop architecture.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for a sports game like Undisputed. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 demonstrates excellent per-core performance. The multi-core score of 25891 in the same test shows that the 10 cores can handle heavy workloads, though the game likely doesn't utilize all of them. The PassMark single-thread score of 4412 reinforces the strong single-core capability.

The CPU's overall performance places it in the 85th percentile of all processors. Its average benchmark score of 36938 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945 (a 0% difference). The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, just 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a 0.4% advantage. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, which is 0.5% higher. This indicates the Ultra 5 225 is a highly competitive mid-range processor.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 417 FPS is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU with data faster than the graphics card can process it. This is a game that is not heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the relatively small frame rate differences between the various CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks. The 10 cores and 10 threads provide sufficient parallelism for the game's AI and physics calculations, but the single-thread performance is the key factor for maintaining high minimum frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, the combo averages 113 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 73 FPS, which is still playable but may not satisfy users with high-refresh 4K monitors. At 4K Low, the 191 FPS result shows that the GPU has headroom if you are willing to sacrifice visual quality.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The 1440p results are exceptional across all settings. The lowest average at this resolution is 115 FPS at Ultra settings, while High settings produce 179 FPS. This resolution provides a great balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, making it the sweet spot for this pairing.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The data shows the RTX 4070 SUPER is essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% difference). It is 0.2% slower than the Quadro M6000 and 1% slower than the RTX 4090 Mobile. These differences are minimal and unlikely to produce noticeable frame rate gaps in Undisputed.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The 417 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, but it is not a severe bottleneck. The 1080p Medium result of 300 FPS and 1080p High result of 248 FPS show that the GPU is still scaling with settings, meaning the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's demands.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The difference is substantial. At 4K Low, the combo produces 191 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it produces 73 FPS. This represents a 61.8% performance reduction, showing that the Ultra preset significantly increases the rendering load on the GPU.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225 compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's score of 37018. This difference is negligible and would not result in a measurable performance difference in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 417 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 300 FPS, with a minimum of 255 FPS and a maximum of 345 FPS. The High preset averages 248 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 160 FPS. These results show that the combo can easily handle high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, even at the most demanding settings.

At 1440p, the performance remains extremely high. The Low preset averages 301 FPS, which is a 27.8% drop from 1080p. The Medium preset averages 217 FPS, with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS. The High preset averages 179 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 115 FPS. The 1440p results are particularly impressive, as even the Ultra preset maintains an average above 100 FPS.

At 4K, the performance scales down further but remains playable. The Low preset averages 191 FPS, which is a 36.6% drop from 1440p. The Medium preset averages 137 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS. The High preset averages 113 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS. The 4K Medium and High results are smooth, but the Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below the 100 FPS threshold.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern across all resolutions. The Medium preset consistently delivers about 72% of the Low preset's performance, while High delivers about 59% and Ultra delivers about 38%. This suggests that the game's settings have a predictable impact on performance, and the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 248 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. At 1440p High, the 179 FPS average is exceptional for high-refresh monitors. Even at 4K High, the 113 FPS average is smooth and playable on most displays.

For users with 4K displays, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. The 4K Medium result of 137 FPS is significantly higher than the High preset's 113 FPS, and the visual difference between Medium and High is often less noticeable than the frame rate difference. The Medium preset also benefits from having reported minimum and maximum FPS values, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS at 4K, indicating stable performance.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with 1080p displays. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 160 FPS, which is still high enough for most gaming monitors. However, at 1440p Ultra, the 115 FPS average may be insufficient for 144Hz displays, and at 4K Ultra, the 73 FPS average is best suited for 60Hz displays or users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

The Low preset is not recommended for this combo, as the performance gains are not worth the visual sacrifice. The difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 117 FPS (417 vs 300), but the visual quality difference is substantial. The game's sports presentation benefits from higher detail settings, and the combo has enough performance headroom to run higher presets comfortably.

For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, the 1440p High preset offers the best combination of high FPS (179) and visual clarity. For a balanced experience, the 1440p Medium preset at 217 FPS provides a massive performance buffer while still looking good. The data clearly shows that this combo is overkill for 1080p and well-suited for 1440p, with capable 4K performance at reduced settings.