Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers an exceptionally high-performance experience in Undisputed, consistently producing frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most high-end displays. The data shows a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but reveals surprising CPU headroom at 1080p, where the sheer speed of the graphics card pushes frame rates to extraordinary levels. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, interprets the ranking data, and answers key questions about this hardware combination.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K in Undisputed reveals a classic performance curve, but with absolute numbers that are remarkably high across the board. At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 183 FPS at 1920x1080 to 132 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 83 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a significant 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent and steep, indicating that the rendering load increases dramatically with pixel count, which is expected for a modern sports title with detailed character models and arena environments.

Looking at the High settings, the pattern is similar but with higher starting points. The frame rate drops from 284 FPS at 1080p to 205 FPS at 1440p, a 28% decline, and then to 130 FPS at 4K, a 54% decline from the 1080p figure. The Medium preset shows the same scaling behavior, with averages of 343 FPS at 1080p, 248 FPS at 1440p, and 157 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops across presets suggests that resolution scaling is independent of the quality settings, which is a hallmark of a well-optimized engine where the primary bottleneck is pixel fill-rate and shading complexity.

The Low preset data demonstrates that the CPU is not a limiting factor even at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate reaches 476 FPS, which is an extremely high value that most monitors cannot display. Dropping to 2560x1440 yields 344 FPS, and at 4K the average is 218 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 28% drop, and from 1080p to 4K is a 54% drop, mirroring the other presets. This uniform scaling strongly indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary performance driver in all tested configurations, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 provides ample processing power to feed the GPU without introducing a CPU bottleneck.

The data suggests that the game's engine is heavily dependent on GPU resources. The fact that a 4x increase in pixel count (from 1080p to 4K) roughly halves the frame rate at every preset is a textbook example of pixel-bound performance. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the 1440p High and Medium presets offer an ideal balance, while 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, suggesting that even this powerful GPU is challenged by the maximum settings at the highest resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target display's refresh rate and resolution. For 4K displays, the High preset is the clear winner, delivering an average of 130 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 83 FPS achieved on Ultra, and it provides a much smoother experience for competitive play or fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 4K also performs well at 157 FPS, but the visual fidelity gains from High are likely worth the slight frame rate reduction, as both remain above the 120 FPS threshold that many modern TVs and monitors support.

For 2560x1440 resolution, the Ultra preset becomes a viable option with an average of 132 FPS. This allows users to experience the game at its maximum visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate that is suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. However, for users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, the High preset at 205 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a massive buffer above the refresh rate, ensuring that frame time variance is minimized and the experience is exceptionally fluid. The Low and Medium presets at 1440p offer 344 FPS and 248 FPS respectively, but these settings degrade visual quality unnecessarily given the GPU's capability.

At 1920x1080, the recommendation is straightforward. The Ultra preset at 183 FPS is the best choice for users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, as it hits the sweet spot between visual fidelity and performance. For those with 240Hz or higher refresh rate displays, the High preset at 284 FPS is a better fit, as it provides enough headroom to fully utilize the display's capabilities. The Medium preset at 343 FPS is a fallback for 360Hz displays, but the visual trade-off is significant. The Low preset at 476 FPS is only relevant for extreme esports scenarios where every millisecond counts, but for most users, the graphical compromises are not worth the frame rate increase.

The data suggests that the "best experience" is a balance between visual quality and frame rate. For this hardware combination, the High preset at 1440p and High preset at 4K offer the most compelling balance, providing high fidelity and smooth performance. The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p or for users who prioritize image quality over raw speed at 1440p. The Medium and Low presets are generally unnecessary for this GPU, as the High preset already delivers exceptional frame rates at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds a rank of 215 out of 2813 tested combos. This places it in the top 7.6% of all configurations, indicating that it is a very high-performing setup for this specific title. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 89, meaning it performs better than 89% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU's percentile is 86, outperforming 86% of all GPUs. These individual strengths combine to create a system that is exceptionally well-suited for Undisputed.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster of performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, a 0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098, a -0.1% difference). This indicates that the CPU's processing power is on par with some of the best mobile and desktop chips available, and it is certainly not a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game. The AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 are also within 0.2% of the Core Ultra 5 235's score, further confirming that the CPU is a strong performer in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar story. The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score is 54209, which is essentially tied with the standard RTX 4080 (54247, a -0.1% difference). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is slightly ahead at 54828 (a -1.1% difference), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.7%) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.8%) are slightly behind. This means that in the broader GPU benchmark landscape, the RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier card, and its performance in Undisputed lives up to that reputation.

The combination's rank of 215 is particularly impressive when considering the sheer number of possible combinations. With over 2800 tested combos, being in the top 215 suggests that very few other CPU and GPU pairings can outperform this specific configuration in Undisputed. The data indicates that this is not just a powerful GPU or a powerful CPU, but a synergistic pairing that yields excellent results in this sports title. The high rank confirms the balance between the two components, where neither one holds the other back.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 476 on Low to 183 on Ultra. The Medium preset averages 343 FPS, with a minimum of 291 FPS and a maximum of 394 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. The High preset averages 284 FPS, which is a 17% reduction from Medium but offers improved visual quality. The Ultra preset at 183 FPS is a 36% reduction from High, reflecting the heavy cost of maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down predictably. The Low preset averages 344 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. The Medium preset averages 248 FPS, with a minimum of 211 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS. The High preset averages 205 FPS, a 17% drop from Medium, consistent with the 1080p scaling. The Ultra preset averages 132 FPS, a 36% drop from High, again mirroring the 1080p trend. The consistency of these percentage drops across resolutions confirms that the game scales linearly with pixel count and settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains excellent, but the Ultra preset begins to show strain. The Low preset averages 218 FPS, which is still very playable on high-refresh 4K monitors. The Medium preset averages 157 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS, indicating that even the minimum frame rate remains above 120 FPS. The High preset averages 130 FPS, a 17% drop from Medium, and the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS, a 36% drop from High. This 83 FPS average is the only configuration that falls below the 100 FPS mark, suggesting that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario for this hardware.

The frame time data from the Medium presets provides insight into consistency. At 1080p, the minimum of 291 FPS vs. the average of 343 FPS shows a variance of about 15%. At 1440p, the minimum of 211 FPS vs. the average of 248 FPS shows a similar 15% variance. At 4K, the minimum of 133 FPS vs. the average of 157 FPS shows a variance of about 15% as well. This consistent variance across resolutions suggests that the game has a stable frame pacing profile, with no major stutters or spikes, which is indicative of a well-optimized title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications explain the high performance observed. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This high bandwidth is crucial for 4K gaming, where large textures and geometry data must be streamed quickly. The 10240 shading units and 320 TMUs provide immense raw compute power, which translates directly to high pixel throughput and texture filtering rates. The 112 ROPs ensure that the final pixel output is handled efficiently, even at high resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a factor. The base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. These high clocks, combined with the 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, allow the card to handle the complex shader calculations required for modern sports games. The memory clock of 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective) ensures that the GPU is never starved for data. The 80 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores are present, though their impact on Undisputed is likely minimal, as the game is not heavily reliant on ray tracing or DLSS, based on the available data.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks reinforces its role. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 is a strong indicator of modern game performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065 and Vulkan score of 260075 show that the card excels in compute-heavy workloads. The Passmark G3D score of 34245 is exceptionally high, placing the GPU in the top percentile. These scores, combined with the measured FPS in Undisputed, confirm that the RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier card for 1440p and 4K gaming.

The GPU's role in this specific game is to handle the rendering load, and the data shows it does so with ease. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, but it is so powerful that it still produces extremely high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is still the bottleneck, but the load becomes more significant, as seen in the Ultra preset's drop to 83 FPS. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Undisputed, even at 4K Ultra, so there are no memory capacity issues. The card's 320 W TDP and triple-slot design are a physical requirement for its performance, but the data shows that this power is well-spent.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 2560x1440 with the High preset is 205 FPS.

Q: Can this combination handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data shows an average of 83 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. While playable, this is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, so High settings at 130 FPS are recommended for a smoother experience.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 215th out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the top 7.6% of all configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions. The CPU's performance is sufficient, as evidenced by the 476 FPS average at 1080p Low, which shows no CPU limitation.

Q: What is the frame time variance like?

A: For Medium settings, the minimum FPS is consistently about 15% lower than the average across all resolutions, indicating stable frame pacing with no major stuttering.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K?

A: Across all presets, the average frame rate at 1080p is approximately 54% higher than at 4K, reflecting the significant increase in pixel count.