Undisputed

# Undisputed Combo Analysis: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2220 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 21% of all system pairings. The ranking reflects a meaningful bottleneck imbalance: the CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, but the GPU becomes the primary constraint at 4K Ultra, where performance degrades sharply.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2220 out of 2813 tested configurations places it firmly in the lower quartile of system pairings for Undisputed. This ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU's modest standing relative to contemporary hardware. The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 places it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0.0%), AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (deltaPct 0.6%), and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.8%). The tight clustering of these scores — all within 0.8% of each other — indicates that the RTX 2060 performs essentially on par with a range of mid-range and integrated graphics solutions from different generations.

The CPU component of this combo, however, punches well above its weight. The Core Ultra 5 245 achieves an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals — AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (deltaPct -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (deltaPct -0.5%), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (deltaPct 0.6%), and Intel Core i5-14600K (deltaPct 0.8%) — all score within a single percentage point, suggesting that this processor is highly competitive with much more expensive workstation and enthusiast-class chips.

The implication for Undisputed is clear: the combo's low rank stems from the GPU holding back an otherwise capable CPU. In a game that is not heavily CPU-threaded — as evidenced by the relatively modest demands of a sports title — the 14-core, 14-thread processor has ample headroom, while the 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus of the RTX 2060 become the limiting factors at higher resolutions and quality presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 30 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus. This configuration yields 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is decisive. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo delivers just 37 FPS average — a figure that falls below acceptable playability thresholds for a competitive sports title. The 6 GB VRAM capacity becomes a significant constraint at this resolution and quality level, as the game's texture and geometry demands likely exceed what the memory subsystem can efficiently handle. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s provide theoretical ceilings that the measured results suggest are approached but not exceeded at 4K.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 12.90 TFLOPS (2:1) indicate a compute capability that is adequate for the game's physics and rendering workloads at lower resolutions. The directX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, while the passmark DirectX 12 score of 53 and DirectX 11 score of 110 suggest that the card handles both API paths competently, though not exceptionally.

Measured data shows the GPU scaling predictably with settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the RTX 2060 delivers 209 FPS on Low, 150 FPS on Medium, 124 FPS on High, and 80 FPS on Ultra. The 2.6x spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates that the GPU has sufficient headroom at lower settings to push very high frame rates, but the Ultra preset begins to expose its architectural limits.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Undisputed at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. Measured results show 95 FPS average at 4K Low, 69 FPS at 4K Medium, 57 FPS at 4K High, and 37 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result falls below the typical 60 FPS playability threshold, while 4K Medium and High provide playable frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 on average, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%, while leading the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS. This provides a smooth experience above 90 FPS at all times. High settings yield 90 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 58 FPS average — still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU in this game?

A: Benchmark data strongly suggests yes. The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile while the GPU sits at the 58th percentile. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings shows consistent drops that align with GPU-bound behavior, while the CPU's high percentile ranking indicates it is not the limiting component.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0.0%), AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (deltaPct 0.6%), and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.8%). All five GPUs perform within 0.8% of each other, indicating near-parity in overall compute capability.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 124 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for the game's fast-paced boxing action. Medium settings push this to 150 FPS average, while Low reaches 209 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

For an optimal balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset emerges as the strongest recommendation across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 150 FPS average with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS — a margin of over 2x above the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks. At 1440p, Medium maintains 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS, ensuring that frame rate never drops below the 90 FPS mark. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 69 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS, which is borderline acceptable for playability.

The High preset offers a modest visual upgrade but at a meaningful performance cost. At 1080p, High delivers 124 FPS average — a 17% reduction from Medium. At 1440p, High drops to 90 FPS average, a similar proportional decrease. At 4K, High falls to 57 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering during intense gameplay sequences.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 80 FPS average, which is playable but represents a 47% performance penalty compared to Medium. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 58 FPS average, and at 4K, it falls to 37 FPS average — figures that undermine the responsiveness required for a competitive sports title.

The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (209 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, 95 FPS at 4K), sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the performance gain. The data suggests that Medium provides the best experience per measured row, offering a substantial performance buffer while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce 209 FPS average, representing the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 150 FPS average with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS — the only resolution and preset combination in the dataset with both min and max values recorded. High settings achieve 124 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 80 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 61.7% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU's rendering load scales significantly with quality settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected resolution penalty. Low settings deliver 151 FPS average, a 27.8% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 109 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 125 FPS. High settings achieve 90 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 58 FPS average. The 1440p results show a consistent 27-30% performance drop compared to 1080p at each corresponding setting, which aligns with the 1.78x pixel count increase from 1080p to 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become pronounced. Low settings deliver 95 FPS average, a 54.5% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 69 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS. High settings achieve 57 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 37 FPS average — the lowest measured result in the entire dataset. The 4K results show a 61-71% performance drop compared to 1080p at each corresponding setting, reflecting the 4x pixel count increase that strains the 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It operates at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 24 MB shared L3 cache, 3 MB L2 cache per core, and 192 KB L1 cache per core. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924, Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13828, and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3318. Single-threaded performance is equally impressive: Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1952, and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 468. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 38706 and single-thread score of 4394.

For Undisputed, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame delivery without bottlenecking the GPU. The high single-thread performance (ranking in the 90th percentile) ensures that the game's main thread — which typically handles AI, physics, and input processing — runs efficiently. The 14 cores and 14 threads provide ample parallelism for background tasks and the game's secondary threads, though the absence of hyperthreading (14 threads equal to 14 cores) is notable.

The measured results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 209 FPS — approaching the practical ceiling for many displays — and the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra settings follows GPU-bound patterns. The CPU's average benchmark score of 48995, compared to its nearest rivals within 0.8%, confirms that it performs competitively with much more expensive processors.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K provides clear evidence of GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the combo delivers 209 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% drop), and 95 FPS at 4K (a 54.5% drop from 1080p). At Medium settings, performance scales from 150 FPS at 1080p to 109 FPS at 1440p (a 27.3% drop) and 69 FPS at 4K (a 54.0% drop). At High settings, the progression is 124 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p (a 27.4% drop), and 57 FPS at 4K (a 54.0% drop). At Ultra settings, the progression is 80 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p (a 27.5% drop), and 37 FPS at 4K (a 53.8% drop).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings — approximately 27% from 1080p to 1440p and 54% from 1080p to 4K — indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are the dominant constraints. The 1440p drop of roughly 27% is lower than the pixel count increase of 78%, suggesting that the GPU has some headroom in its memory subsystem at this resolution. However, the 4K drop of approximately 54% is significantly steeper than the pixel count increase of 300%, indicating that the 6 GB VRAM capacity becomes a hard limit at 4K, forcing the GPU to manage memory more aggressively and reducing effective throughput.

This scaling behavior confirms that the limiting component is the GPU, not the CPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat across resolutions as the GPU's workload increased. Instead, the consistent proportional drops align with GPU-bound rendering, where the RTX 2060's 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 201.6 GTexel/s texture rate are unable to keep pace with the increasing pixel and texture demands at higher resolutions. The CPU's high percentile ranking and strong single-thread performance ensure that it continues to feed the GPU adequately even at 4K Ultra, where the 37 FPS result is purely a function of the graphics card's architectural limits.