Undisputed

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits in the Core Ultra Series 2 lineup, built on the Arrow Lake-S architecture with a 3 nm process from TSMC. This desktop chip presents a 14-core, 14-thread configuration, with each core handling a single thread. The base clock is listed at 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which matters for a sports title like Undisputed where frame pacing in fast animations depends on sustained single-thread responsiveness. The 65 W TDP suggests the chip can run within a moderate power envelope, but the benchmark data indicates the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this game.

Looking at synthetic benchmarks, the Core Ultra 5 235 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and a single-core score of 2085. The PassMark single-thread score of 4516 and multi-thread score of 37816 reinforce that this processor offers balanced performance. For Undisputed, which is a boxing simulation with physics-driven movement, the multi-thread workload from AI opponents and crowd rendering is handled by the 24 MB of shared L3 cache and the 14 cores. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 89, placing it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, scores 46030 with a delta of 0.1% ahead, while the Intel Core i9-13900HX sits 0.1% behind at 46098. The data shows the Core Ultra 5 235 is statistically tied with these rivals, meaning any performance differences in Undisputed will come from the GPU rather than CPU headroom.

The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU is present but irrelevant for gaming with a discrete GPU installed. The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 provides adequate data flow for the CPU's L3 cache operations. In practice, the measured FPS at 1080p reaches 374 on Low settings, which far exceeds what any CPU-bound limitation would impose. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and near-parity with rivals like the AMD EPYC 4364P (0.2% ahead) and AMD EPYC 7303 (0.2% ahead) confirm that the processor is not holding back the RTX 4070 in this title.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, based on the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, is the primary driver of frame rates in Undisputed. The GPU packs 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, provides substantial rasterization throughput. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present but less critical for a sports title that does not heavily leverage ray tracing or DLSS in the measured data.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26927 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 indicate strong raw performance. The RTX 4070's percentile vs all GPUs is 81, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% ahead) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% ahead), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile sits 1.3% ahead. This positions the RTX 4070 as a high-midrange part that dominates at 1080p and 1440p in this game. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Undisputed at all settings, as evidenced by the Ultra preset at 4K maintaining 66 FPS without dipping below playable thresholds.

The GPU's memory clock of 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed ensures texture streaming for fighter models and arena environments remains fluid. The 200 W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for this class. In the measured results, the GPU shows scaling that indicates it is the limiting factor only at 4K with Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops to 66. At lower resolutions, the GPU has enough headroom to push frame rates well beyond typical refresh rates, suggesting the CPU can feed it adequately.

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

The measured FPS data across three resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 374 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 271 FPS, a drop of 103 FPS or 27.5%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 171 FPS, which is 45.7% lower than 1440p and 54.3% lower than 1080p. This steep decline as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming progressively more stressed, but even at 4K Low, the frame rate remains high.

For High settings, the pattern continues: 223 FPS at 1080p, 161 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 62 FPS (27.8%), and from 1440p to 4K is 59 FPS (36.6%). The consistent percentage drops suggest the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom. Medium settings show 269 FPS at 1080p, 195 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS for Medium settings at 1080p is 229, at 1440p is 165, and at 4K is 105, indicating that even the lowest frame rates stay well above 100 FPS except at 4K Ultra.

Ultra settings reveal the most dramatic scaling: 143 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 38 FPS, a 36.5% reduction, which is the largest relative decline among all settings. This indicates that at Ultra quality, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are fully saturated at 4K, making the RTX 4070 the clear limiting component. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the combo is largely GPU-bound only at Ultra, while at lower settings, the frame rates are so high that even a modest CPU would struggle to keep up — but this CPU does not.

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

The measured rows provide four settings presets at each resolution: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 269 FPS average with a minimum of 229 FPS and maximum of 310 FPS. This is a strong balance, offering higher fidelity than Low (374 FPS) while maintaining frame rates that exceed any 1440p or 4K monitor's refresh rate. High at 1080p drops to 223 FPS, still excellent, but Medium provides a 46 FPS advantage over High with only a modest visual compromise.

At 1440p, Medium produces 195 FPS average (min 165, max 224), which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. High at 1440p yields 161 FPS, still smooth, but the 34 FPS difference between Medium and High makes Medium the better choice for competitive play. Ultra at 1440p falls to 104 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for fast-paced boxing action where reaction time matters.

At 4K, the situation changes. Medium achieves 123 FPS (min 105, max 142), which is the highest playable preset at this resolution. High manages 102 FPS, and Ultra drops to 66 FPS, which is borderline for a sports title. Low at 4K reaches 171 FPS, but the visual quality is likely too degraded for a modern game. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, Medium is the sweet spot, providing 123 FPS with a minimum above 100 FPS. For 1440p, Medium is recommended for maximum smoothness, while 1080p users can comfortably use High or Medium depending on their refresh rate. The measured rows indicate that Medium consistently offers the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability across all resolutions, with the 4K Medium row being the only 4K option that keeps the minimum above 100 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 895 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the combo in the top 24.1% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank is based on measured FPS data, meaning it reflects actual gameplay performance rather than synthetic estimates. With 3718 total combos, a rank of 895 indicates that 2823 other combinations performed worse, while 894 performed better.

The CPU's 89th percentile vs all CPUs and the GPU's 81st percentile vs all GPUs suggest that this combo benefits from a strong CPU paired with a capable GPU. The rank is likely limited by the GPU at higher resolutions, as the CPU has headroom to spare. The CPU's nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i9-13900HX (0.1% behind), AMD EPYC 4364P (0.2% ahead), and AMD EPYC 7303 (0.2% ahead) — all have similar average benchmark scores, so the CPU is not a differentiator. The GPU's rivals, including the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% ahead) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% ahead), are similarly close in synthetic scores, but the RTX 4070's real-world gaming performance in Undisputed is what drives the rank.

The rank of 895 suggests that this combo is well-matched for Undisputed, offering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with playable 4K performance at Medium settings. Combos ranked higher likely feature more powerful GPUs or CPUs, but the data shows that this pairing delivers a smooth experience in most scenarios. The rank is a holistic measure, and the measured FPS breakdown indicates that the combo excels at lower resolutions while remaining competitive at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The combo achieves 223 FPS average at 1920x1080 with High settings, with no minimum or maximum values recorded.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 66, which is the lowest measured value across all configurations.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 provide 195 FPS average with a minimum of 165 FPS and maximum of 224 FPS, making it the most balanced choice.

Q: Does the CPU become a bottleneck in this game?

A: No. The CPU's nearest rivals show deltas of 0.1% or less, and frame rates at 1080p Low reach 374 FPS, indicating the CPU has ample headroom.

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

A: The combo is ranked 895 out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the top 24.1% for Undisputed.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it sufficient?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for all settings up to 4K Ultra.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 374 FPS average
• Medium: 269 FPS average, with a minimum of 229 FPS and maximum of 310 FPS
• High: 223 FPS average
• Ultra: 143 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 271 FPS average
• Medium: 195 FPS average, with a minimum of 165 FPS and maximum of 224 FPS
• High: 161 FPS average
• Ultra: 104 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 171 FPS average
• Medium: 123 FPS average, with a minimum of 105 FPS and maximum of 142 FPS
• High: 102 FPS average
• Ultra: 66 FPS average

The data shows that Medium settings are the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 229 FPS and maximum of 310 FPS indicate a 35.4% variance, which is typical for a sports title with dynamic camera cuts. At 1440p Medium, the variance is 35.8% (min 165, max 224), and at 4K Medium, it is 35.2% (min 105, max 142). This consistent variance across resolutions suggests that frame pacing is stable and not GPU-bound in an erratic way.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is notable. At 1080p, Low to Ultra represents a 61.8% drop (374 to 143 FPS). At 1440p, the drop is 61.6% (271 to 104 FPS). At 4K, the drop is 61.4% (171 to 66 FPS). This consistent ~62% reduction from Low to Ultra indicates that the settings presets scale uniformly, with the GPU handling the increased load proportionally. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the only configuration below 100 FPS, suggesting that users targeting 4K should stick to Medium or High for a consistently smooth experience.