Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a combo rank of 182 out of 2,813 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the pairing in roughly the top 6.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong position for a sports title that tends to favor high refresh rates over absolute computational extremes. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing: neither component is a bottleneck in the traditional sense, and the combination is positioned well ahead of the median tested system.

Benchmark results indicate that this combo's standing is driven primarily by the GPU's raw throughput at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance prevents any significant frame pacing issues at lower settings. The data shows a clear hierarchy: at 1080p and 1440p, the combo delivers frame rates that are multiples of what most systems achieve, while at 4K, the results remain playable but demonstrate the expected scaling limits. The rank of 182 is notable because it places this combo in the upper echelon without being at the very top, suggesting that there are a handful of more exotic pairings (likely with higher-end CPUs or multi-GPU setups) that edge it out. For a desktop sports game, this rank indicates a system that can handle both competitive play and visual fidelity without compromise.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications align closely with the measured results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is critical for Undisputed at 4K, where texture-heavy scenes can consume significant bandwidth. The card's base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2617 MHz, combined with 10,752 shading units, provide the raw compute necessary to push high frame rates. The RTX 5080's FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS is directly reflected in the measured FPS, particularly at 1440p and 1080p, where the GPU is not the sole limiting factor.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the frame rates across settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 87, which is a 36% reduction from the 4K High average of 135 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU's shading units and memory subsystem. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the average FPS of 497 suggests that the GPU is far from saturated, and the CPU's capabilities are being fully utilized. The RTX 5080's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores are present, but Undisputed is not a ray-tracing-heavy title, so these resources are largely underutilized. The GPU's percentile rank of 87 against all GPUs confirms that it sits well above the median, and its nearest rivals (AMD Radeon 8060S, RX 6750 GRE 12 GB) trail by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively, while the RX 9070 GRE leads by 2.2%. This narrow margin in average benchmark scores suggests that the RTX 5080 is competitively positioned within its class.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of how settings affect performance, and the data suggests that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate stability across all resolutions. At 4K High, the average FPS is 135, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay in a sports title. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 163 FPS average with a minimum of 139 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High is typically minimal in Undisputed. However, the data shows that High at 4K (135 FPS) is more consistent than Ultra (87 FPS), which represents a 36% drop for marginal visual gains. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1440p (359 FPS) or 1080p (497 FPS) would be the optimal choice, as these settings minimize input latency and maximize refresh rate utilization.

For most users, the High preset is the recommended starting point. At 1080p High, the average FPS of 296 is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor, and at 1440p High, the average of 214 FPS provides a smooth experience even on 240 Hz displays. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, is only recommended for those who prioritize image quality over frame rate, as the 4K Ultra average of 87 FPS may dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with 4K Medium averaging 163 FPS and 1080p Medium averaging 357 FPS, but the data indicates that High is the sweet spot for this combo. The minimum FPS values recorded only for Medium settings (e.g., 139 FPS at 4K, 219 FPS at 1440p, 304 FPS at 1080p) suggest that Medium has some frame time variance, whereas High and Ultra do not have recorded minimums, implying more consistent performance.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems in Undisputed?*

A: This combo ranks 182nd out of 2,813 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.5% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 497, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is significantly higher than the 4K Ultra average of 87 FPS.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 296 at 1080p to 214 at 1440p, and further to 135 at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Which preset provides the most consistent frame pacing according to the measured data?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 139 FPS and the maximum is 188 FPS, suggesting a wider variance compared to other presets which have no recorded minimums.

Q: How does the RTX 5080's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56,083. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55,757 (0.6% lower), while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367 (2.2% higher).

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has a percentile rank of 89 against all CPUs, indicating it performs better than 89% of tested processors.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior of this combo reveals important insights into the limiting component. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 296 to 214, a 28% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the average drops from 214 to 135, a 37% reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases, which is expected given the RTX 5080's specifications. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 497 is so high that the CPU's performance is the primary constraint, as the GPU has ample headroom. The CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 14 cores (14 threads) contribute to this, but the data suggests that at 1080p, the frame rate is limited by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is particularly telling: 497 FPS at 1080p drops to 359 FPS at 1440p (28% reduction), and then to 227 FPS at 4K (37% reduction from 1440p). This consistent scaling pattern across settings indicates that the RTX 5080's memory bandwidth (960.0 GB/s) is sufficient to handle the increased pixel count without significant bottlenecks. However, the 4K Ultra result of 87 FPS, which is a 36% drop from 4K High, suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects (likely higher-quality shadows and post-processing) push the GPU's shading units to their limit. The data shows that the limiting component shifts from CPU at 1080p to GPU at 4K, with the crossover point occurring somewhere between 1440p and 4K at High settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 plays a supporting role in this combo, but its specifications are well-matched to the RTX 5080. The CPU features 14 cores and 14 threads (no hyperthreading), with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This configuration is unusual for a desktop part, as it prioritizes single-thread performance over multi-thread throughput, which is ideal for Undisputed's physics and AI calculations. The CPU's L3 cache of 24 MB shared and L2 cache of 3 MB per core provide sufficient data locality for the game's assets. The 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors contribute to the CPU's efficiency, with a TDP of 65 W.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU's single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,085 and a multi-core score of 14,769. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,516 and multithread score of 37,816 further confirm this. The CPU's percentile rank of 89 against all CPUs places it above the vast majority of processors, and its nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, Intel Core i9-13900HX) are within 0.1% of its average benchmark score of 46,062. In Undisputed, the CPU is not the bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p, but at 1080p Low, the 497 FPS average suggests that the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock is being fully utilized. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s (DDR5, dual-channel) is sufficient to keep the GPU fed, but the data shows that at 4K, the GPU's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 497 FPS, which is the highest measured result for this combo. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 357 FPS, with a minimum of 304 FPS and a maximum of 411 FPS. High at 1080p averages 296 FPS, while Ultra averages 190 FPS. The variance between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial, with Ultra being 62% slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 359 FPS, which is a 28% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium at 1440p averages 258 FPS (minimum 219, maximum 297), High averages 214 FPS, and Ultra averages 137 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p, with Ultra being 62% slower than Low. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 227 FPS, Medium averages 163 FPS (minimum 139, maximum 188), High averages 135 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the most demanding configuration, and it is 62% slower than 4K Low, which is consistent with the scaling observed at lower resolutions.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. This suggests that Medium has more frame time variance than other presets, which may be due to dynamic effects that cause occasional spikes. The High and Ultra presets have no recorded minimums or maximums, implying more consistent frame delivery. Across all resolutions, the Low preset provides the highest average FPS, but the High preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality, with 4K High still delivering 135 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result of 87 FPS is the only configuration that approaches the lower bounds of high-refresh-rate gaming, but it remains playable for a sports title.