Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, achieving a top-tier ranking among all tested configurations. The data shows this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU’s 10 cores and 10 threads proving sufficient to feed the flagship graphics card, while the RTX 4090’s massive 24 GB VRAM and high clock speeds dominate the frame rate landscape.

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, released in January 2025. It operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which are the figures that directly influence its performance in Undisputed. This sports title, while not typically a CPU-heavy simulation, still requires a processor that can maintain high frame pacing and feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The benchmark results indicate that the Core Ultra 5 225 handles this role with ease.

The CPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36,938. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36,945, representing a delta of 0%. This effectively puts the Core Ultra 5 225 on par with that competitor in synthetic workloads. However, in Undisputed, the CPU’s performance is less about raw multi-core might and more about its single-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,655 points suggests strong per-core performance, which is critical for game logic and physics calculations that are often single-threaded.

The measured FPS data supports this conclusion. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 530 FPS. This extremely high frame rate—more than double what most high-refresh monitors can display—indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see the frame rate plateau regardless of GPU load. Instead, the frame rate scales dramatically with resolution and settings, which points to the GPU being the primary driver of performance in this configuration. The 65W TDP of the Core Ultra 5 225 also suggests it runs efficiently, leaving thermal headroom for sustained performance during long gaming sessions.

The cache hierarchy, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache, provides a reasonable buffer for the game’s data. While the L3 cache size is not enormous compared to some competitors, the benchmark results show that the CPU’s memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface is more than adequate for this game’s needs. The processor’s architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, contributes to its efficiency and high clock speeds. In practical terms, the Core Ultra 5 225 ensures that the RTX 4090 is never starved for data, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential across all tested configurations.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed performance leader in this pairing. This Ada Lovelace architecture GPU, based on the AD102 chip, is a powerhouse with 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Its base clock of 2235 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz are the key clock figures that drive its performance. The GPU’s memory configuration is also critical for Undisputed: 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a massive 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. This ensures that high-resolution textures and effects used at 4K Ultra settings do not cause memory-related stuttering or frame drops.

The RTX 4090’s benchmark scores are stellar, with a Passmark G3D score of 38,194 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223. Its percentile rank of 88th among all GPUs underscores its dominance. The nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Arc Pro A60 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, have average scores of 60,326 and 60,140 respectively, showing a delta of 0% and +0.3%. This means the RTX 4090 is effectively in a class of its own, with no close competitors in the tested database.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is unmistakable. The FPS data shows that as settings increase from Low to Ultra, the frame rate drops significantly, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound workload. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 93 FPS, while at 4K Low, it produces 242 FPS. This massive difference of 149 FPS is entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM is particularly relevant at 4K Ultra, where texture memory usage can be high. The data shows that the card handles this without issue, as the minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 148, indicating good frame consistency. The GPU’s 128 RT cores and 512 Tensor cores also prepare it for any ray-traced effects the game might use, although the benchmark data focuses on traditional rasterization performance. The RTX 4090 is clearly the dominant component in this duo, driving frame rates that far exceed the CPU’s capabilities at lower settings.

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

The resolution scaling behavior of this combo reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves an average of 530 FPS. This is an extraordinarily high number that likely approaches the CPU’s maximum frame generation capability. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 383 FPS, a 27.7% decrease. Finally, at 4K Low, the average FPS is 242, which is a further 36.8% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern—a significant drop at each resolution step—is indicative of a GPU that is becoming progressively more loaded as pixel count increases.

The story is similar at High settings. At 1080p High, the combo produces 315 FPS. At 1440p High, this drops to 228 FPS (a 27.6% decrease), and at 4K High, it falls to 144 FPS (a 36.8% drop from 1440p). The percentage drops are nearly identical between Low and High presets, which suggests that the relative workload increase from resolution scaling is consistent, regardless of the graphical settings applied. This consistency is a strong indicator that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all tested settings.

The Medium settings data points to the same conclusion. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 381, dropping to 275 at 1440p Medium and 174 at 4K Medium. The minimum FPS figures at Medium settings also show the trend: 324 at 1080p, 234 at 1440p, and 148 at 4K. These minimums do not fall to unplayable levels, confirming that the GPU has enough headroom even at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings shows a total drop of 54.3%, which is substantial and clearly GPU-bound. The CPU’s role is to keep up with the GPU’s requests, and the fact that the frame rate scales so cleanly with resolution proves that the Core Ultra 5 225 is not holding back the RTX 4090. The data strongly suggests that for this game, the RTX 4090 is the component that determines the final frame rate, with the CPU providing ample support.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo’s capabilities across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. With Low settings, the average FPS is 530, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Medium settings at 1080p yield an average of 381 FPS, with a minimum of 324 and a maximum of 438. High settings produce an average of 315 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 203 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving even the fastest high-refresh-rate monitors well beyond their limits, regardless of the quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely strong. Low settings average 383 FPS, which is still more than enough for any competitive gaming scenario. Medium settings average 275 FPS, with a minimum of 234 and a maximum of 317. High settings average 228 FPS, and Ultra settings average 147 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is notable because it remains above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found on high-end gaming monitors, meaning users can play at the highest quality setting and still experience smooth, tear-free gameplay on standard high-refresh displays.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance is still very playable, though the GPU is clearly working harder. Low settings average 242 FPS, which is a remarkable result for 4K gaming. Medium settings average 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 and a maximum of 200. High settings average 144 FPS, which is exactly at the 144 Hz threshold, providing a perfect experience for users with 144Hz 4K monitors. Ultra settings average 93 FPS, which is still smooth but falls below the 100 FPS mark. This 4K Ultra result is the only configuration where the frame rate drops below 100 FPS, indicating that this is the most demanding scenario for the hardware. The data shows a clear performance tier system: Low settings are for maximum frame rates, Medium and High offer a balance, and Ultra demands the most from the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 123 out of 2,813 tested combos. This places it in the top 4.4% of all configurations tested, which is a very strong result. The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s exceptional performance, as the RTX 4090 is one of the most powerful graphics cards available. The CPU, while not the top performer in its class, does not detract from the overall result, as it provides sufficient performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

The rank of 123 means that 122 other combos performed better, but these are almost certainly configurations with even more powerful CPUs paired with the same RTX 4090. In the context of this benchmark database, the rank reflects the balance of this setup. It is importantly the CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, would likely produce a similar rank when paired with the same GPU, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game. The combo’s rank is a strong indicator that for Undisputed, the RTX 4090 is the single most important component, and the Core Ultra 5 225 is a capable partner that does not compromise the GPU’s potential. The data shows that this combo is positioned well above the median, offering a high-end experience that will satisfy users looking for maximum performance in this boxing title.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s display and performance goals. For users with a 1080p high-refresh monitor (e.g., 240Hz or 360Hz), the Ultra preset at 1080p, with an average of 203 FPS, is the best choice. This provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of most 1080p monitors. If the user has a 540Hz monitor, the High preset at 315 FPS would be more appropriate, but for the vast majority of 1080p users, Ultra is the sweet spot.

For 1440p users, the Ultra preset, averaging 147 FPS, is the clear recommendation. This frame rate is perfectly suited for a 144Hz monitor, offering the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 228 FPS is an option for users with 240Hz monitors, but the visual quality difference between High and Ultra is often worth the slight frame rate reduction. The Medium preset at 275 FPS is only necessary for users with extremely high refresh rate displays (e.g., 360Hz), but for most, Ultra is the best experience.

For 4K users, the High preset is the recommended choice. It averages 144 FPS, which is exactly the refresh rate of most high-end 4K gaming monitors. This provides a flawless experience with excellent visual quality. The Ultra preset at 93 FPS is also viable, but it requires a 90Hz or 100Hz monitor to be fully appreciated. For users with a 120Hz 4K display, the High preset is the best option, as the Ultra preset would not fully saturate the display’s refresh rate. The Medium preset at 174 FPS offers an alternative, but High is the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution. The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as the visual quality degradation is too significant, and the frame rate gains are not necessary given the hardware’s capability.