Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a performance profile in Undisputed that is dominated by the graphics card, yet the data reveals subtle CPU limitations at the most extreme frame rates. Across three resolutions and four quality presets, the combination produces a frame rate curve that is steep, consistent, and heavily dependent on the chosen settings. The measured results show a system capable of extreme refresh rates at 1080p, but the scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4080 becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and graphical load increase, while the Ultra 5 225 provides sufficient headroom to avoid major stutters in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The data shows a predictable and pronounced frame rate reduction as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 479 at 1080p to 346 at 1440p, a reduction of 133 FPS, and then to 219 at 4K, another 127 FPS drop. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound workload where the fill rate and memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080 are the limiting factors. The High preset shows a similar trend, with average FPS decreasing from 285 at 1080p to 206 at 1440p and finally to 130 at 4K. In both cases, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, indicating that the rendering pipeline is scaling with pixel count rather than being constrained by CPU instruction throughput.

The Medium preset reveals the most detailed data, as it includes minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, the average is 345 FPS with a minimum of 293 and a maximum of 396. When moving to 1440p, the average drops to 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 and a maximum of 286. At 4K, the average falls to 158 FPS, with a minimum of 134 and a maximum of 181. The spread between minimum and maximum FPS remains tight at each resolution, suggesting that frame pacing is stable and that neither the CPU nor GPU is experiencing sudden workload spikes. The Ultra preset shows the steepest scaling, with average FPS dropping from 184 at 1080p to 133 at 1440p and then to 84 at 4K. This 100 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K Ultra highlights the RTX 4080's struggle to maintain high frame rates when fully utilising its shading units and ray tracing cores.

The scaling behaviour points to the RTX 4080 as the dominant limiting component in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the CPU must feed the GPU with draw calls fast enough to reach 479 FPS, and the data suggests it does so without becoming a bottleneck, given the absence of a minimum FPS value below the average. However, the fact that the 4K Ultra result is only 84 FPS, while 1080p Ultra reaches 184 FPS, indicates that the GPU's raw compute capacity is the primary constraint in the most demanding scenarios. The CPU's role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and settings, but even at 1080p Low, the 479 FPS result is within the bounds of what a 10-core processor with a 4.90 GHz boost clock can deliver, suggesting a balanced system rather than a CPU-limited one.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 brings a substantial hardware foundation to Undisputed, and the measured frame rates reflect the capabilities of its Ada Lovelace architecture. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU offers 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for a sports title that does not typically demand extreme memory capacities. The game's texture and geometry data at 4K Ultra likely utilise a significant portion of the 16 GB pool, but the absence of any performance anomalies in the measured data, such as unexpected FPS drops or stutters, indicates that memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this title.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz, are moderate for the 40-series lineup, yet they deliver impressive results in this game. The boost clock of 2505 MHz translates into a theoretical peak performance that is well-utilised in the benchmark, as evidenced by the 4K High average of 130 FPS. The memory clock of 1400 MHz, effective at 22.4 Gbps, provides the bandwidth necessary to feed the 9728 shading units and 112 ROPs without causing frame rate dips. The texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s are key metrics for a game like Undisputed, where character models and arena textures require rapid processing.

The RTX 4080's 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are not heavily stressed by Undisputed, which is a sports simulation rather than a ray-tracing showcase. The 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the primary driver of the measured results, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel shader workloads dominate. The GPU's 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU indicate a high-power component, but the benchmark data shows no thermal throttling or performance degradation across the tested scenarios. The fact that the GPU achieves 84 FPS at 4K Ultra, a demanding preset, while maintaining 219 FPS at 4K Low, demonstrates that the card can scale its performance effectively based on graphical complexity.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the broader context of the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 246 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the top 6.6% of all configurations, a strong result that reflects the RTX 4080's high-end positioning. The rank is not surprising given the GPU's percentile of 86 among all GPUs, which indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in general benchmarks. The CPU's percentile of 85 among all CPUs is similarly high, suggesting that the pairing of two top-tier components yields a system that excels in this game.

The combo rank of 246 implies that a significant number of configurations, 3718 in total, have been tested, and only 245 have produced higher average frame rates in Undisputed. This confirms the RTX 4080's capabilities, as the CPU is a mid-range offering from Intel's Core Ultra Series 2, yet the combination still outperforms many systems with more powerful processors. The nearest rivals to the RTX 4080 in the GPU benchmark database, such as the RTX 4080 SUPER with a deltaPct of 0.1, show that this card is within 1% of its successor in average score, meaning the combo rank could be even higher with the SUPER variant. Similarly, the CPU's nearest rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a deltaPct of 0, indicate that the Ultra 5 225 is performance-equivalent to other mid-range options, so the GPU is the primary driver of the high combo rank.

The data suggests that for a sports game like Undisputed, the GPU selection is far more critical than the CPU in determining overall frame rates. The combo rank of 246 out of 3718 is a clear signal that the RTX 4080 is more than capable of delivering a top-tier experience in this title, and the Ultra 5 225 does not hold it back in a meaningful way. The 84 FPS at 4K Ultra and 479 FPS at 1080 Low are both above the thresholds for smooth gameplay, and the rank reflects this broad capability across all settings.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average frame rate for this system at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 130, with no minimum or maximum values reported for this configuration.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in the GPU benchmark database?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, and the closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the SUPER scores approximately 0.1% higher.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo, and at which settings?

A: The highest average is 479 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Are there any settings where the minimum FPS is provided in the data?

A: Yes, only the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum FPS values at all three resolutions: 293-396 at 1080p, 212-286 at 1440p, and 134-181 at 4K.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the game, and how many total combos were tested?

A: The combo ranks 246th out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed.

Q: Does the CPU have a higher or lower percentile than the GPU in their respective databases?

A: The CPU has a percentile of 85 among all CPUs, while the GPU has a percentile of 86 among all GPUs, so the GPU is slightly higher.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The benchmark data provides a complete matrix of average frame rates across three resolutions and four settings, with additional minimum and maximum values for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 479 FPS on Low, 345 FPS on Medium, 285 FPS on High, and 184 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 293 FPS and a maximum of 396 FPS, showing a 103 FPS range that indicates some variability but no severe dips. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 295 FPS drop, which is significant but expected given the increased graphical load.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 346 FPS on Low, 249 FPS on Medium, 206 FPS on High, and 133 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p records a minimum of 212 FPS and a maximum of 286 FPS, a range of 74 FPS that is tighter than at 1080p, suggesting better frame pacing at higher resolutions. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 213 FPS, which is less pronounced than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 219 FPS on Low, 158 FPS on Medium, 130 FPS on High, and 84 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 134 FPS and a maximum of 181 FPS, a range of 47 FPS that is the tightest of all tested settings, showing that the workload is highly consistent at this resolution.

The data reveals that the Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, with an average of 84 FPS, while the Low preset at 1080p is the least demanding, with an average of 479 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one that provides full min/max data, and it shows that the system maintains a minimum FPS above 134 even at 4K, which is well above the threshold for playable frame rates. The lack of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra settings means that the average values are the primary indicators of performance, but they are consistent with the expected scaling based on the Medium preset's behaviour.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide adequate data storage for game logic and physics calculations in Undisputed. The 65 W TDP and 3 nm process node from TSMC indicate an efficient design, but the benchmark results show that the CPU is not the primary driver of frame rates in this title. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25891 and single-core score of 3655 demonstrate that the CPU is capable of handling modern workloads, but the game's performance scales more with GPU load than CPU frequency.

The CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the frame rate is high enough that the processor must deliver draw calls and game state updates quickly. At 1080p Low, the 479 FPS average suggests that the CPU can sustain a very high instruction throughput, but the lack of a minimum FPS value for this setting means it is unclear whether there are occasional dips. The Passmark single-thread score of 4412 and multithread score of 30459 indicate that the CPU is well-suited for a game like Undisputed, which likely relies on a few heavily loaded threads for simulation and AI. However, the fact that the 4K Ultra result is only 84 FPS, while the CPU's boost clock is 4.90 GHz, indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck in this scenario.

The CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads are sufficient for Undisputed, as the game is not known for requiring high core counts. The lack of hyperthreading, meaning 10 cores and 10 threads are equal, could be a limitation in other titles, but the benchmark data shows no evidence of CPU-related frame rate issues in this game. The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s and dual-channel DDR5 support provide sufficient data throughput to feed the GPU, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes ensures no bottleneck in data transfer. The CPU's percentile of 85 among all CPUs indicates that it is a strong performer, but its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a deltaPct of 0, show that it is not exceptional in its class.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured frame rates, the High preset at 1440p offers the most balanced experience, with an average of 206 FPS that is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. This configuration provides a significant visual improvement over Medium settings while still maintaining a high frame rate. For players with 4K displays, the High preset at 4K yields an average of 130 FPS, which is smooth and playable, but the Medium preset at 4K, with an average of 158 FPS and a minimum of 134 FPS, is a safer choice for ensuring consistent frame pacing. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one with full min/max data, showing a 47 FPS range that indicates stable performance.

For esports-style play or maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an average of 479 FPS, which is far beyond the capabilities of most displays and provides a competitive advantage with minimal input lag. However, the visual quality is significantly reduced, and the lack of min/max data means there is no confirmation of frame pacing stability. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with averages of 184 FPS at 1080p, 133 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. The 84 FPS at 4K Ultra is below the 90 FPS threshold that many players consider ideal, so the Ultra preset is only recommended for players who prioritise visual fidelity over frame rate.

The data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for this combination, as it provides a substantial improvement over Medium settings while maintaining frame rates above 130 FPS at all resolutions. At 1080p High, the 285 FPS average is more than sufficient for any monitor, and at 4K High, the 130 FPS average is still very smooth. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for players who want to ensure no frame rate drops, as it is the only preset with reported minimum FPS values, showing a minimum of 134 FPS at 4K. The Low preset is only recommended for players who are chasing extreme frame rates, as the visual compromise is significant. Overall, the RTX 4080 is powerful enough to handle High settings at 4K, and the Ultra 5 225 CPU does not hinder this performance.