Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing simulation from 2023, presents a demanding workload that scales steeply with resolution and image quality. When paired, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER deliver a performance profile that ranges from extreme high-refresh-rate territory at 1080p to a more measured, but still very playable, experience at 4K. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's capabilities become more apparent only when the graphical load is reduced.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a pronounced and predictable decline in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the "High" settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 284 FPS at 1080p to 205 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 130 FPS at 4K. This represents a substantial 54% reduction in average FPS when moving from the lowest tested resolution to the highest. This scaling pattern is a clear indicator that the rendering pipeline is becoming increasingly reliant on the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth as pixel count grows.

The frame rate drop is not linear, however. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average FPS by 79 frames, while the transition from 1440p to 4K reduces it by 75 frames. This suggests that while the RTX 4080 SUPER is powerful, the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K begins to saturate its capabilities, particularly with the "Ultra" preset. The difference between 1440p and 4K is less severe in percentage terms (a 37% drop) compared to the jump from 1080p to 1440p (a 28% drop), indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting component across all tested resolutions, but its headroom diminishes as resolution increases.

This behavior is typical for a high-end GPU like the RTX 4080 SUPER. At 1080p, the system is likely not fully GPU-bound, allowing the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 to keep the pipeline fed, resulting in incredibly high frame rates. As the resolution climbs, the GPU's shading units and memory interface become the bottleneck, and the CPU's influence on the final frame rate wanes. The data strongly suggests that for users targeting 4K, the GPU will be working near its limit, while at 1080p, the combination is capable of far exceeding the refresh rate of most displays.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results across the four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) provide a clear picture of the performance cost associated with each level of graphical fidelity. At 4K, the "Ultra" preset yields an average of 83 FPS, while the "High" preset delivers a much more comfortable 130 FPS, a 57% improvement. The "Medium" preset at 4K offers 157 FPS, and "Low" pushes the average to 218 FPS. The most balanced experience at 4K appears to be the "High" preset, which maintains an average well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while still providing a significant visual upgrade over "Medium."

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p, the "High" preset is the clear choice, delivering an average of 205 FPS. This is sufficiently fast to take advantage of 144Hz or even 165Hz displays. The "Ultra" preset at 1440p, with an average of 132 FPS, is also viable for high refresh rates, but the 73 FPS drop from "High" to "Ultra" may not justify the modest visual gains for competitive play. The "Medium" preset at 1440p, at 248 FPS, begins to enter territory where the CPU may start to play a more significant role, but the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting.

At 1080p, the choice is less critical, as even the "Ultra" preset achieves an average of 183 FPS. The "High" preset, at 284 FPS, and "Medium," at 343 FPS, are exceptionally fast. The "Low" preset at 1080p produces an astronomical 476 FPS, which is far beyond the capabilities of any mainstream display and serves to highlight the CPU's potential in this scenario. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the "High" preset is recommended across all resolutions, as it consistently offers a significant jump in FPS over "Ultra" with a comparatively smaller loss in graphical fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration for determining frame rates in Undisputed. The data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and the average FPS. The card's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for handling the high-resolution textures and effects that a modern sports title like this demands. The data suggests that the memory subsystem is not a bottleneck, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, contribute to its raw compute power. This is reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and a Passmark G3D score of 34245. These scores place the RTX 4080 SUPER in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, indicating its high-end positioning. In the context of Undisputed, this power translates to the ability to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, though the "Ultra" preset, with an average of 83 FPS, shows that the card is not invincible.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as the resolution increases. The difference in average FPS between "Low" and "Ultra" at 1080p is 293 frames, while at 4K, this difference is 135 frames. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is being fully utilized, and the performance ceiling is being hit. The RTX 4080 SUPER's performance here is consistent with its standing relative to its nearest rivals, such as the RTX 4080, which it trails by a negligible 0.1% in average benchmark score, and it outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.7%. This confirms that the card is performing as expected for its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed view of the system's performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The "Low" preset achieves an average of 476 FPS, which confirms the CPU and GPU's combined strength. "Medium" averages 343 FPS, with a minimum of 291 and a maximum of 394. "High" follows at 284 FPS, and "Ultra" delivers 183 FPS. All presets at this resolution provide a highly fluid experience, with even the most demanding "Ultra" setting well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains outstanding. "Low" averages 344 FPS, "Medium" averages 248 FPS (min 211, max 285), and "High" delivers 205 FPS. The "Ultra" preset averages 132 FPS, which is still excellent for most displays. This resolution is the sweet spot for the RTX 4080 SUPER, offering a great balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, with "High" providing the best combination of quality and speed.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes significant. "Low" still manages an average of 218 FPS, showing the card's headroom. "Medium" averages 157 FPS (min 133, max 180), which is very smooth. "High" drops to 130 FPS, still ideal for a high-refresh 4K display. The "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, with an average of 83 FPS. While this is playable, it is the only configuration where the frame rate dips close to the traditional 60 FPS baseline, indicating that the "Ultra" preset at 4K is the limit of this combination's comfortable performance envelope.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Undisputed?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with the "High" preset delivering 205 FPS. While 4K is playable, the "Ultra" preset there averages only 83 FPS, making 1440p the sweet spot for high refresh rates and high fidelity.

Q: How much faster is the "Low" preset compared to "Ultra" at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the "Low" preset averages 476 FPS, while "Ultra" averages 183 FPS. This represents a 293 FPS difference, making "Low" approximately 2.6 times faster than "Ultra" in this specific test.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops significantly as settings increase, from 218 FPS on "Low" to 83 FPS on "Ultra," showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER's processing power is the primary constraint.

Q: Does the "Medium" preset provide a stable frame rate at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the "Medium" preset averages 248 FPS, with a minimum of 211 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS. The relatively narrow spread between the minimum and maximum suggests a stable performance profile.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080, indicating they are effectively performance peers in synthetic tests. In Undisputed, the measured FPS data shows the SUPER is a very capable card for this game.

Q: Can this system handle a 144Hz monitor at 4K with "High" settings?

A: No. At 4K with "High" settings, the average FPS is 130. While this is above 120 FPS, it is below the 144 FPS needed to fully saturate a 144Hz display. To achieve a 144 FPS average at 4K, the "Medium" preset, which averages 157 FPS, would be required.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 plays a supporting role in this configuration, but its performance is critical for achieving the highest frame rates. With 10 cores and 10 threads, it is a modern desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture. Its boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 20 MB of shared L3 cache provide the necessary responsiveness for game logic and physics. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655, place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, signifying a strong mainstream part.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p with the "Low" preset, the average FPS is 476. This extremely high number suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to avoid becoming a bottleneck, even at such a high frame rate. The Passmark single-thread score of 4412 indicates that the processor has strong per-core performance, which is often more important for gaming than raw multi-core throughput.

However, as the resolution and graphical load increase, the CPU's direct impact on the average FPS diminishes. The gap in FPS between the "Low" and "Ultra" presets at 1080p is much larger than at 4K, confirming that the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance. The CPU's role is to ensure that the minimum frame rates are stable and that there are no hitches, which the data, particularly the narrow min-max range at "Medium" settings, suggests it does effectively. The Core Ultra 5 225 is a capable partner for the RTX 4080 SUPER, ensuring that the GPU is rarely waiting on the processor.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 215th out of 2813 tested combinations for Undisputed. This places it in the top 8% of all tested systems, a very strong result. This high ranking is a reflection of the balanced performance of the two components. The CPU, while not the absolute fastest available, is powerful enough to allow the RTX 4080 SUPER to operate near its full potential, particularly at 1440p and 4K.

The ranking also contextualizes the GPU's performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile standing among all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 85th percentile, results in a synergistic pairing that is greater than the sum of its parts in this specific game. The data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of other pairings, likely due to the high-end nature of the graphics card and the competent, modern CPU. While there are faster combinations available, this particular pairing is clearly positioned in the upper echelon of systems capable of running Undisputed with high frame rates and high fidelity, making it an excellent choice for a premium gaming experience.