Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers an exceptional experience in Undisputed, ranking in the top 16.4% of all tested hardware combinations. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but possesses enough headroom to deliver playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, making it a versatile choice for a sports title that rewards high refresh rates.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for this combination shows a clear hierarchy of performance across the four available presets, with the most balanced experience found at Medium settings. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields an average of 300 FPS with a minimum of 255 FPS and a maximum of 345 FPS. This is the optimal choice for competitive play, as the minimum frame rate stays well above the 240Hz refresh rate that many esports monitors offer, ensuring consistent, tear-free motion without the performance variance seen at higher settings.

While the Low preset at 1080p produces a staggering 417 FPS average, this figure is largely academic for most users. The jump from Low to Medium costs roughly 28% of the average frame rate but provides a substantial visual uplift in a game where character models and ring-side detail are crucial for the experience. The High preset at 1080p, with a 248 FPS average, remains perfectly playable but begins to introduce a more significant performance ceiling. Conversely, the Ultra preset at 1080p, while still delivering a robust 160 FPS average, is not recommended for high-refresh-rate monitors due to the unnecessary graphical overhead that does not proportionally improve gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the story changes slightly. The Medium preset again emerges as the sweet spot, delivering a 217 FPS average with a minimum of 184 FPS. This keeps the experience within the range of high refresh rates (180Hz+). The High preset at 1440p produces a 179 FPS average, which is still smooth but places the system closer to the 144Hz boundary. For players with 144Hz monitors at this resolution, High is the recommended choice to maximize visual fidelity without sacrificing the ability to hit the monitor's maximum refresh rate. Low at 1440p is a superfluous option, as the 301 FPS average far exceeds any display's capability and sacrifices too much visual quality.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests a trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. The Low preset at 3840x2160 manages a 191 FPS average, making it viable for 144Hz 4K displays, but the visual compromise is severe. The Medium preset at 4K is the most compelling for a high-quality experience, providing a 137 FPS average, which is suitable for 120Hz panels. However, the High preset at 4K drops to a 113 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 73 FPS. For 4K gaming, the best experience per the measured rows is achieved with the Medium preset, as it strikes the best balance between the 137 FPS average and the playable minimum of 117 FPS, which is crucial for maintaining fluidity in a fast-paced sports sim.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 4070 SUPER combination is ranked 460 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the 84th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong result that indicates the pairing is well-matched for this particular game engine, which appears to favor a balanced system rather than one that is heavily skewed toward a single component.

The CPU's performance profile supports this ranking. With an average benchmark score of 48995, the Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in raw compute are the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which is only 0.5% faster, and the Intel Core i5-14600K, which is 0.8% slower. This level of parity means the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck in Undisputed, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs. The GPU itself, with an average score of 43223, is at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, which is 1% slower in aggregate benchmarks.

The rank of 460 suggests that while this is a high-performing system, there are 459 other configurations that produce higher average frame rates in this specific game. This is expected, as those configurations likely feature higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4080 or RTX 4090. However, the data indicates that this combo is significantly more powerful than the majority of systems, making it a top-tier choice for Undisputed without requiring the absolute flagship hardware. The system is clearly not held back by a CPU deficiency, as its performance is comparable to much more expensive processors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Undisputed, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling with resolution and settings. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's demands at all tested settings, as there is no indication of a memory capacity bottleneck even at 4K Ultra, where the 73 FPS average is more likely limited by raw compute power.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a key factor. With a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, the card can sustain high frequencies under load. This is reflected in the frame rates, which show a consistent ability to push high pixel throughput. The card's FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its raw shading capability, which is directly relevant to the rendering of complex scenes with multiple fighters, dynamic lighting, and detailed crowds.

The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary scaling factor as settings increase. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra cuts the average frame rate from 417 FPS to 160 FPS, a reduction of roughly 62%. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU has ample headroom. The RTX 4070 SUPER's architecture, with 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs, is being fully utilized. Its pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s directly contribute to the ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p Medium (217 FPS) and 4K Medium (137 FPS). The GPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings; instead, the limits of the display or the game's engine frame cap are likely being reached.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates extreme performance headroom. The Low preset achieves a 417 FPS average. Medium delivers a 300 FPS average, with a minimum of 255 FPS and a maximum of 345 FPS, indicating very stable frame pacing. High produces a 248 FPS average, and Ultra drops to a 160 FPS average. The 1080p results show that the system is not stressed at this resolution, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining a frame rate that is beyond the capability of most standard monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, we see a proportional decrease in performance that aligns with the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 301 FPS, which is a 28% drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 217 FPS (with a 184 FPS minimum and 249 FPS maximum), High averages 179 FPS, and Ultra averages 115 FPS. The 1440p results confirm that the system is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, as the Medium and High presets both deliver frame rates that comfortably exceed 144Hz.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance becomes more grounded. The Low preset averages 191 FPS, demonstrating that even at 4K, the CPU+GPU combo can push past 144Hz if visual settings are sacrificed. Medium averages 137 FPS (with a 117 FPS minimum and 158 FPS maximum), which is suitable for 120Hz 4K panels. High averages 113 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The 4K Medium result is particularly noteworthy, as the minimum of 117 FPS indicates that the system can maintain a smooth experience without significant dips, even when pushing 8.3 million pixels.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is primarily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but has sufficient CPU power to avoid bottlenecks at lower ones. Comparing the Medium preset across resolutions is the most telling metric. At 1080p, the average is 300 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 217 FPS, a reduction of 27.7%. At 4K, it drops to 137 FPS, a further reduction of 36.9% from the 1440p figure. This scaling is non-linear, which is typical of a GPU-bound workload where the memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate become increasingly taxed.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts based on resolution. At 1080p and 1440p Low/Medium, the frame rates are so high (over 200 FPS) that the CPU's single-thread performance (a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648) is likely the ceiling, preventing the GPU from pushing even higher numbers. However, as resolution increases and the GPU's workload grows, the bottleneck transitions to the RTX 4070 SUPER. The 4K Ultra result of 73 FPS is a clear indication that the GPU is at its limit, as the 14-core CPU would not be the constraint at such a demanding pixel count.

This scaling behavior has practical implications. For a 1080p gamer with a 360Hz monitor, the system will be CPU-bound, and the difference between Medium and Low settings will be less impactful than at 4K. For a 4K gamer with a 120Hz display, the system is GPU-bound, and the choice between Medium and High settings will significantly impact the average frame rate (137 FPS vs 113 FPS). The system is most balanced at 1440p, where the CPU and GPU workloads are better aligned, allowing for a wide range of settings to be used effectively without hitting a hard bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 provides a 179 FPS average, which is above the 144Hz refresh rate. However, the Medium preset offers a 217 FPS average with a higher minimum frame rate (184 FPS), which is better for ensuring consistent frame pacing and avoiding dips below the refresh threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the data shows it can. At 4K Medium, the system averages 137 FPS, which is suitable for 120Hz displays. Even at 4K High, it maintains a 113 FPS average. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 73 FPS, which may not be ideal for fast-paced action.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The bottleneck shifts with resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the high frame rates (over 200 FPS) suggest the CPU is the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drop at Ultra settings.

Q: How does this combo compare to others in the database?

A: This combination ranks 460 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 16.4%. This makes it a high-performing system, but there are 459 other configurations that achieve higher average frame rates.

Q: Is the Low preset ever recommended?

A: The Low preset is only recommended if the user is targeting maximum refresh rates on a 144Hz+ 4K display, where it achieves a 191 FPS average. At 1080p and 1440p, the Medium preset offers a better visual experience with frame rates (300 FPS and 217 FPS, respectively) that are more than sufficient for any display.

Q: How much performance is lost going from Medium to High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 137 FPS, while the High preset averages 113 FPS. This represents a performance drop of approximately 17.5%, which is a notable trade-off for the visual improvements offered by the High preset.