Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a broadly playable experience across Undisputed, with frame rates that scale predictably from 1080p to 4K. The measured data shows this combination sits at rank 1184 out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. At 1080p High settings the combo produces 183 FPS average, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 54 FPS average, revealing a system where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions and quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a steep and consistent performance decline across all settings presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 183 FPS at 1920x1080 to 132 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 84 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 36% drop from 1440p to 4K, meaning 4K High delivers only 46% of the 1080p High performance. The scaling pattern is similar for Medium settings, where the average goes from 221 FPS at 1080p to 160 FPS at 1440p and 101 FPS at 4K — a 54% loss from 1080p to 4K overall.

Low settings show the most dramatic scaling, starting at 308 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 222 FPS at 1440p, and ending at 141 FPS at 4K. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, matching the proportional drop seen at High and Medium, which suggests resolution scaling is largely independent of the quality preset. Ultra settings follow a slightly different curve: 118 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K, a 54% decline from 1080p to 4K as well. The consistency of this ~54% reduction across all four presets indicates the performance ceiling at each resolution is set by a single bottleneck component, not by preset-specific workloads.

The data confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still manages 118 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. However, at 4K Ultra the average drops to 54 FPS, a level where the RTX 3070's compute and memory bandwidth are saturated. The fact that 4K Low (141 FPS) is only 20% faster than 4K High (84 FPS) — despite Low reducing rendering workload substantially — further reinforces that the GPU is the primary constraint at 3840x2160. If the CPU were the bottleneck, lowering settings would yield a larger relative gain.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective on 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. Memory bandwidth is 448.0 GB/s, and the card delivers 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

In Undisputed, the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the measured settings, as the frame rates do not show signs of catastrophic texture thrashing. However, the GPU's overall performance percentile is 61 among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% higher score), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% higher), AMD Radeon HD 7970M (1.1% higher), and NVIDIA Tesla K40c (1.5% lower). These deltas are small, meaning the RTX 3070 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The GPU's compute capabilities are directly relevant to Undisputed's boxing simulations, which require physics calculations for punches, player movement, and collision detection. The 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput helps maintain high frame rates even at 1440p Medium where the combo achieves 160 FPS average. At 4K Ultra, the same GPU drops to 54 FPS, indicating that the pixel fill rate and shading workload at 3840x2160 exceed what the Ampere architecture can handle smoothly. The 448 GB/s memory bandwidth also plays a role: at 4K, the increased texture and geometry data require more memory traffic, and the 256-bit bus becomes a limiting factor.

The RTX 3070's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a power-hungry part, but the measured FPS data shows it performs consistently across resolutions without thermal throttling artifacts. The card's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with modern game engines, though Undisputed's sports genre does not heavily stress ray tracing features. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this title, which favors traditional rasterization performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average is 308 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only preset where the combo exceeds 300 FPS, and it represents a 161% increase over the 118 FPS average at 1080p Ultra.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but only at lower quality presets. At 4K Low, the combo averages 141 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 101 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 84 FPS. 4K Ultra is the only 4K preset that dips below 60 FPS, averaging 54 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 1440p compare to 1080p?

A: Across all settings, 1440p delivers roughly 72% of the 1080p frame rate. For example, at High settings, 1440p averages 132 FPS versus 183 FPS at 1080p, a 28% reduction. At Medium, the drop is from 221 to 160 FPS, also a 28% decrease. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at both resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 1184 out of 2813 tested combinations. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 58% of tested systems perform better in this game.

Q: Does the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K Ultra?

A: The data does not show evidence of VRAM-related stutters or crashes, as the 4K Ultra preset still produces a 54 FPS average. However, the low frame rate at this preset is more likely attributable to the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth limits rather than VRAM capacity, since higher settings at 4K Low (141 FPS) and 4K Medium (101 FPS) show the GPU can handle the resolution when the workload is reduced.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. It is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K. These differences are marginal, indicating the CPU performs on par with its direct competitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 308 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all resolutions and presets. Medium settings average 221 FPS with a minimum of 188 FPS and maximum of 255 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings average 183 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 118 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 190 FPS, a 161% difference, indicating that the preset choice has a massive impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but visibly lower. Low settings average 222 FPS, which is still above 200 FPS and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings average 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and maximum of 184 FPS. High settings average 132 FPS, and Ultra settings average 85 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with Low dropping by 86 FPS, Medium by 61 FPS, High by 51 FPS, and Ultra by 33 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates at demanding presets. Low settings average 141 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 116 FPS. High settings average 84 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, representing a 82% reduction from the 4K Low result of 141 FPS.

The data also reveals the difference between preset tiers at each resolution. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium reduces performance by 28%, from Medium to High by 17%, and from High to Ultra by 36%. At 1440p, the same transitions result in 28%, 17%, and 36% reductions respectively. At 4K, the reductions are 28%, 17%, and 36% as well. This consistent pattern across resolutions suggests the game's settings presets impose proportional scaling, regardless of the absolute resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and includes 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The processor's integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG with 64 execution units, though the discrete RTX 3070 handles rendering in this test.

In general benchmarks, the Ultra 5 245 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 38706, and its single-thread score is 4394. These results place the CPU in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. The nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% higher), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (0.6% lower), and Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8% lower).

For Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident in the frame rate scaling at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 308 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution. The fact that 1080p Ultra (118 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (85 FPS) both scale as expected indicates the CPU is not bottlenecking at these settings. However, the data does not include CPU-only benchmarks from within the game, so it is not possible to isolate the CPU's exact contribution to the measured FPS.

The Ultra 5 245's high single-thread performance (4648 in Cinebench R23) is beneficial for Undisputed, which likely relies on a primary game thread for simulation and AI. The 14 cores and 14 threads provide ample multi-threading capacity for background tasks, but the game's sports genre typically does not scale perfectly across many cores. The 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures responsive frame pacing, as evidenced by the tight minimum and maximum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with even Ultra averaging 118 FPS. For users with a 144 Hz monitor, High settings at 183 FPS provide a comfortable margin above the refresh rate, while Medium at 221 FPS offers additional headroom for competitive play. Low settings at 308 FPS are excessive for most displays but useful for esports-style play where maximum responsiveness is desired.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts toward Medium or High. Medium averages 160 FPS, which is above the 144 Hz threshold and provides a smooth experience. High averages 132 FPS, which is still suitable for 120 Hz displays but may dip below 144 Hz during intense boxing sequences. Ultra at 85 FPS is playable on 60 Hz monitors but does not take advantage of higher refresh rates. Low at 222 FPS is the best choice for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Low settings at 141 FPS are the only 4K preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended option for 4K gaming. Medium at 101 FPS is also viable, providing a balance between visual quality and smoothness. High at 84 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but leaves little margin for frame drops. Ultra at 54 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and should be avoided for competitive play, though it may be tolerable for slower-paced game modes.

The data shows that Medium settings offer the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 221 FPS with a minimum of 188 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. At 1440p Medium, the average is 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Medium are always within 15% of the average, indicating stable frame pacing that avoids sudden stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1184 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 42nd percentile. This means that 42% of tested systems perform worse than this combo, while 58% perform better. The rank reflects the RTX 3070's mid-tier standing in the GPU hierarchy, as the CPU's 90th percentile performance is offset by the GPU's 61st percentile ranking.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for the combo's overall position. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 0.7% higher than the RTX 3070, which would likely translate to a similar rank in Undisputed. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M score 1% and 1.1% higher respectively, though these are older parts with different feature sets. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 1.5% lower, suggesting the RTX 3070 has a slight edge over this compute-oriented card.

The CPU's nearest rivals also inform the combo's standing. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 score 0.4% and 0.5% higher on average, respectively, which means a system with one of these CPUs and the same RTX 3070 would likely rank marginally better. Conversely, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and Intel Core i5-14600K score 0.6% and 0.8% lower, respectively, so this combo would outperform those configurations.

Given the rank of 1184 out of 2813, the combo is positioned in the upper-middle tier of tested systems. It is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, but falls short at 4K Ultra. The data indicates that this is a balanced pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing enough headroom to support the GPU's output. For 4K gaming, the RTX 3070 becomes the limiting factor, and users would need to select lower quality presets to maintain smooth performance. The rank of 1184 suggests that while this combo is not at the top of the database, it offers solid performance for the majority of gaming scenarios in Undisputed.