Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, with the measured frame rates showing this combination ranks 1214th out of 2813 tested combos in this specific game. The data reveals a system that can comfortably handle high refresh rate displays at mainstream resolutions, while 4K Ultra settings remain the only configuration that pushes the hardware to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across the three resolutions tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this combination. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 290 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 209 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28%. The step to 4K Low brings the average down to 132 FPS, another 37% reduction. This scaling pattern—where each resolution step costs roughly a third of the remaining headroom—indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU has ample capacity to feed frames at these rates.

The High settings preset shows similar scaling characteristics. At 1080p High, the average is 172 FPS. At 1440p High, this falls to 125 FPS (a 27% drop), and at 4K High, it reaches 79 FPS (a 37% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage decreases across presets confirms that resolution scaling is the dominant variable, with the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus being the constraining resource as pixel count increases.

Ultra settings reveal the steepest scaling curve. The 1080p Ultra average of 111 FPS drops to 80 FPS at 1440p (a 28% reduction), then falls to 51 FPS at 4K (a 36% reduction from 1440p). This final step below 60 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrates that the GPU's compute resources and memory bandwidth—measured at 448.0 GB/s—are fully saturated at this configuration.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data set, including minimum and maximum frame times. At 1080p Medium, the average is 208 FPS with a minimum of 177 and maximum of 240. At 1440p Medium, the average is 151 FPS with a range of 128 to 173. At 4K Medium, the average is 95 FPS with a range of 81 to 110. The minimum frame rates staying above 80 FPS even at 4K Medium indicates that the system maintains smooth gameplay without severe frame time spikes.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Undisputed at 4K smoothly?

A: Yes, but only at Medium or lower settings. The 4K Medium preset averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, while 4K High drops to 79 FPS average and 4K Ultra falls to 51 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium settings are the safe choice.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 5060 posts an average benchmark score of 26331, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon 860M and 0.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX550. It sits 0.8% below the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary and 1.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming in Undisputed?

A: At 1080p, the system can push beyond 170 FPS on High settings and reaches 290 FPS on Low. At 1440p, High settings still deliver 125 FPS, making this the optimal resolution for balancing visual quality and frame rate.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 bottleneck the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and single-core score of 2085, combined with its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, suggest it has sufficient headroom. The scaling pattern across resolutions points to the GPU as the limiting component, not the processor.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The data shows tight ranges. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 63 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 45 FPS, and at 4K Medium, the spread is 29 FPS. The minimum frame rates remain well above 60 FPS in all cases.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Undisputed?

A: This combination ranks 1214th out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the distribution. This rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 89th percentile standing and the GPU's 72nd percentile standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a rank of 1214 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 56th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is notable because the CPU component alone sits in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 72nd percentile of all graphics cards. The gap between component percentiles and combo ranking suggests that the game's performance characteristics are more GPU-bound at higher settings, which aligns with the resolution scaling data.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with an average score of 46030 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098 (0.1% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970 (0.2% lower). The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M at 26401 (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 26553 (0.8% higher). These tight margins indicate that the component selection is well-matched in performance tier.

The rank of 1214 out of 2813 means that 1599 tested combinations performed worse than this setup, while 1213 performed better. Given that the game is a sports title with relatively modest system requirements compared to AAA action games, this ranking places the combo comfortably within the range of systems that can deliver high frame rates at mainstream resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 208 FPS average with a 177 FPS minimum ensures compatibility with high refresh rate monitors. At 1440p Medium, the 151 FPS average and 128 FPS minimum provide a smooth experience on 144Hz displays. Even at 4K Medium, the 95 FPS average and 81 FPS minimum keep gameplay fluid.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 290 FPS, which is beneficial for competitive play on 240Hz or 360Hz monitors. The Low preset at 1440p still achieves 209 FPS, making it a viable option for players who want high refresh rates at a higher resolution.

The High preset is the recommended choice for 1440p gaming, where it delivers 125 FPS average. At 1080p, High achieves 172 FPS, which is sufficient for most high refresh rate displays. The Ultra preset should only be considered at 1080p, where it maintains 111 FPS, since at 1440p it drops to 80 FPS and at 4K it falls below 60 FPS.

The data shows that Medium settings provide the most consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values being closest to the averages. The gap between average and minimum at Medium is 31 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K, whereas the High and Ultra presets do not report minimum values, suggesting less predictable frame delivery.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance. The Low preset achieves 290 FPS average, the Medium preset reaches 208 FPS with a minimum of 177 and maximum of 240, the High preset delivers 172 FPS, and the Ultra preset manages 111 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 179 FPS range, with each preset tier costing approximately 40-80 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset delivers 209 FPS, the Medium preset reaches 151 FPS with a range of 128 to 173, the High preset achieves 125 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 80 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 129 FPS, reflecting the increased pixel count demanding more from the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. The Low preset still achieves 132 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110, the High preset falls to 79 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 51 FPS. The 4K Ultra configuration is the only measured setting that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that this resolution and preset combination exceeds the RTX 5060's comfortable operating range.

The Medium preset provides the only complete data with minimum and maximum values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the 63 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates some variance but remains well within playable territory. At 1440p, the 45 FPS spread tightens, and at 4K, the 29 FPS spread shows the most consistent frame delivery, likely because the GPU is more uniformly loaded.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This configuration, built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process, provides substantial processing headroom for Undisputed's physics and AI calculations. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and single-core score of 2085 place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong performance for a desktop processor.

The CPU's benchmark scores show balanced capabilities across different workloads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 37816 and single-thread score of 4516 demonstrate that the processor handles both parallel and sequential tasks effectively. The Passmark physics score of 2570 is particularly relevant for a sports game, where collision detection and player movement physics require consistent processing power.

The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide rapid access to frequently used game data. The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The 14 threads (matching the core count, indicating no hyperthreading) are sufficient for a game like Undisputed, which typically uses fewer than eight threads for core gameplay logic.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, scores nearly identically with a 0.1% difference, while the Intel Core i9-13900HX is 0.1% higher. This places the Ultra 5 235 in a competitive performance tier, though the desktop socket 1851 and 65 W TDP suggest it is designed for mainstream systems rather than extreme overclocking.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process, with 3840 shading units and 30 RT cores. The GPU's base clock of 2280 MHz and boost clock of 2497 MHz provide the computational throughput needed for Undisputed's rendering demands. The 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which directly impacts texture loading and frame buffer performance at higher resolutions.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20891 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787 and Vulkan score of 113321 show strong compute performance that benefits the game's physics and particle effects. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support with a 12_2 feature level ensures compatibility with modern rendering techniques.

The memory configuration is the most significant limiting factor at 4K resolutions. The 8 GB capacity and 128-bit bus width constrain the GPU's ability to handle high-resolution textures and complex scenes simultaneously. This explains why the 4K Ultra preset drops to 51 FPS, as the memory bandwidth becomes saturated. The 30 RT cores provide ray tracing capabilities, though Undisputed's sports setting likely does not heavily utilize these features.

The GPU's nearest rival comparisons show it performing within 1.2% of its closest competitors. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% lower in average benchmark score, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.8% higher. This tight clustering indicates that the RTX 5060 occupies a specific performance tier where small differences in driver optimization and game-specific settings can shift rankings.