Undisputed

Undisputed delivers a clear performance picture for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. The measured frames per second show a system that scales predictably with resolution, with the GPU becoming the dominant factor as pixel count rises. This combination ranks 1058th out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations in the database for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a steep and consistent drop in average FPS as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 359 FPS at 1080p to 259 FPS at 1440p, then to 164 FPS at 4K. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that even at the lowest quality preset, the rendering load grows substantially with each pixel increase.

At Medium settings, the same pattern holds but with slightly different magnitude. The average FPS goes from 258 at 1080p to 187 at 1440p, then down to 118 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 37%, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%. This nonlinear scaling suggests that the RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 320-bit bus become more stressed as resolution climbs, but the GPU still maintains playable frame rates at every measured setting up to 4K Medium.

High settings tell a similar story: 214 FPS at 1080p, 154 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K. The percentage decline from 1080p to 4K is 54%, nearly identical to Low settings. This consistency across presets implies that resolution scaling is driven primarily by pixel throughput rather than by specific visual features that might vary between quality levels.

Ultra settings produce the lowest averages: 137 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and just 63 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 28%, but between 1440p and 4K it widens to 36%. At 4K Ultra, the combination drops below the 60 FPS threshold by a small margin, which is notable for a game that is not typically considered a graphics stress test. The limiting component at this resolution and preset is clearly the GPU, as the CPU’s role diminishes when the frame rate is constrained by pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth.

The 1080p to 1440p scaling at Low settings shows a 28% drop, while at Ultra settings the same resolution change yields a 28% drop as well. This uniform scaling across presets indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions; otherwise, the percentage drops would flatten or invert. Instead, the data points to a well-balanced pairing where the Core Ultra 5 235 with 14 cores and 14 threads can feed the RTX 3080 adequately up to 1440p, but at 4K the GPU’s raw throughput becomes the primary constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest average FPS is 359, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does this combination maintain 60+ FPS at 4K across all presets?

A: No. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 63, which is just above 60. At 4K High, it reaches 98 FPS, at 4K Medium 118 FPS, and at 4K Low 164 FPS. All presets except Ultra stay well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080’s memory configuration affect performance at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus with 760.3 GB/s bandwidth. This allows for smooth scaling from 1080p to 1440p, but the 37% drop from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings suggests memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What is the difference between 1080p and 4K average FPS at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 214 at 1080p to 98 at 4K, representing a 54% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for frame rate limits at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, even Ultra settings reach 137 FPS, and Low hits 359 FPS. The large spread across presets indicates the GPU is still the primary limiter, as a CPU bottleneck would show smaller differences between quality levels.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1058th out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of the database.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process. It contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, with 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The GPU also features 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, which support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. These specifications place the card in the 68th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

In Undisputed, the RTX 3080’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 359 indicates that the GPU is not fully taxed, leaving headroom that could be used for higher settings. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the GPU can push frame rates well above 200 FPS on High and above 250 FPS on Medium. This suggests that for most monitors with a 144 Hz or 165 Hz refresh rate, the RTX 3080 is more than sufficient at 1080p.

The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at 19 Gbps effective, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth across a 320-bit bus. This memory configuration is adequate for 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the 154 FPS average at High settings and 99 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the memory bandwidth becomes a more critical factor. The 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings (187 to 118 FPS) is steeper than the 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p (258 to 187 FPS), indicating that the memory subsystem is approaching its limits at 4K.

The base clock of 1440 MHz and boost clock of 1710 MHz are modest for a high-end card, but the FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS provides ample compute for a sports title like Undisputed. The pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for this game’s visual demands. The card’s 320 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class, though the suggested PSU of 700 W indicates that system power requirements are not trivial.

Comparing the RTX 3080 to its nearest rivals in the database, its average benchmark score of 23172 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, deltaPct -0.3%) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, deltaPct -0.3%). The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (deltaPct -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (deltaPct -0.4%). These deltaPct values are all within 0.4%, meaning the RTX 3080’s synthetic benchmark performance is statistically indistinguishable from these other cards, despite major architectural differences. However, in actual game performance, the RTX 3080’s Ampere architecture with dedicated RT and tensor cores likely provides advantages in games that leverage these features.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1058th out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the configuration in the 71.5th percentile of all tested pairs, meaning it outperforms roughly 71% of other combinations in the database for this game. Given the game’s release date of October 10, 2023, this ranking reflects performance on a title that is not extremely demanding but still benefits from a capable GPU.

The CPU alone sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46062. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, deltaPct 0.1%), Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098, deltaPct -0.1%), AMD EPYC 4364P (45970, deltaPct 0.2%), and AMD EPYC 7303 (45960, deltaPct 0.2%). These deltaPct values are all within 0.2%, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 235 performs nearly identically to these other processors in synthetic benchmarks. The GPU’s percentile of 68 is lower than the CPU’s 89, which suggests that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing for overall system performance.

In Undisputed specifically, the combo’s rank of 1058 out of 3718 is slightly worse than what the individual component percentiles might predict. This could be due to the game’s reliance on single-thread performance or specific GPU features. The CPU’s single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 2085, while its multicore score is 14769. These numbers indicate that the Core Ultra 5 235 has strong single-core performance, which is beneficial for a sports game that may not fully utilize all 14 threads.

The fact that this combo ranks in the top 28% of all tested configurations is notable, but it also shows that there are many faster combinations available. The gap between this rank and the top of the database is not surprising given that the RTX 3080 is an end-of-life product from the Ampere generation, while newer GPUs from the GeForce 40 series and competing architectures are available.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Ultra averaging 137 FPS and Medium averaging 258 FPS. For a 144 Hz display, Ultra settings provide a comfortable margin above the refresh rate, while still delivering high visual quality. The minimum FPS at Medium is 219, and the maximum is 297, showing consistent performance without major dips.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. High settings average 154 FPS, which is excellent for 144 Hz monitors. Ultra settings drop to 99 FPS, which is still smooth for 60 Hz or even 100 Hz displays but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz panel. Medium settings average 187 FPS, with a minimum of 159 and maximum of 215. For players who prioritize frame rate consistency, Medium is the safest choice at 1440p, as the minimum FPS stays above 150.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that Ultra settings fall to 63 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. High settings average 98 FPS, providing a much more comfortable experience for 4K gaming. Medium settings reach 118 FPS, and Low settings hit 164 FPS. For 4K, the recommendation is High settings, as it balances visual fidelity with a 98 FPS average that is well above typical 60 Hz 4K monitor refresh rates.

The measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS only for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 219 to 297 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. At 1440p Medium, the range is 159 to 215 FPS, a 56 FPS spread that indicates occasional dips. At 4K Medium, the range is 100 to 136 FPS, a 36 FPS spread. These ranges suggest that Medium settings provide stable performance across all resolutions, with the 4K range being the most consistent relative to the average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full set of measured averages is as follows: Low settings produce 359 FPS, Medium settings produce 258 FPS, High settings produce 214 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 137 FPS. The Medium setting’s minimum and maximum are 219 and 297 FPS, respectively. This resolution shows the widest spread between Low and Ultra, with Ultra delivering only 38% of the Low setting’s frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 259 FPS, Medium 187 FPS, High 154 FPS, and Ultra 99 FPS. The Medium setting’s minimum is 159 FPS and maximum is 215 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: Low falls by 100 FPS, Medium by 71 FPS, High by 60 FPS, and Ultra by 38 FPS. This pattern shows that higher settings lose fewer absolute frames when resolution increases, because the GPU is already more heavily loaded.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 164 FPS, Medium 118 FPS, High 98 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The Medium setting’s minimum and maximum are 100 and 136 FPS, respectively. From 1440p to 4K, the drops are: Low 95 FPS, Medium 69 FPS, High 56 FPS, and Ultra 36 FPS. Again, the absolute drop decreases as settings increase, but the percentage drop remains similar across presets, ranging from 36% to 37% for all settings.

The highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset is 359 FPS at 1080p Low, while the lowest is 63 FPS at 4K Ultra. The ratio between these extremes is 5.7x, illustrating the wide performance envelope of this combo. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings show that even at 4K, the lowest recorded frame is 100 FPS, which is above the common 60 FPS target. This indicates that the combo does not suffer from severe frame dips in this game, at least at Medium settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm process from TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It is unlocked for overclocking and uses the Intel Socket 1851.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Core Ultra 5 235 scores 14769 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2085 in single-core. The Passmark multithread score is 37816, and the single-thread score is 4516. These results place the CPU in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, deltaPct 0.1%), Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098, deltaPct -0.1%), AMD EPYC 4364P (45970, deltaPct 0.2%), and AMD EPYC 7303 (45960, deltaPct 0.2%). All of these deltas are within 0.2%, meaning the Core Ultra 5 235 performs at par with these processors in aggregate benchmarks.

For Undisputed, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The fact that the combo ranks 1058th out of 3718 suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as many combos with weaker CPUs or GPUs rank lower. The game likely benefits from the high single-thread performance of the Core Ultra 5 235, which is evident from the 1080p results where the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the 359 FPS average suggests that the CPU can issue draw calls and physics calculations fast enough to keep the RTX 3080 busy.

The 14 cores and 14 threads are an unusual configuration, as many CPUs with similar core counts also support hyperthreading. The lack of additional threads does not appear to harm performance in this game, as the measured results are strong across all resolutions. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data for game logic and physics.

The CPU’s integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU) are not used in this configuration, as the dedicated RTX 3080 handles all rendering. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU, which uses PCIe 4.0 x16. This ensures that data transfer between CPU and GPU does not become a limiting factor in frame delivery.

In summary, the CPU provides sufficient headroom for the RTX 3080 to operate at its full potential in Undisputed. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is smooth and predictable, with the GPU taking over as the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The combo’s rank of 1058 out of 3718 is respectable, and the measured FPS data offers clear guidance for players seeking to optimize their settings for their display’s refresh rate.