Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, a sports title that scales aggressively with resolution and settings. Measured frame rates range from a minimum of 83 FPS at 4K Ultra to a maximum of 476 FPS at 1080p Low, placing this combo in the 215th position out of 2,813 tested combinations. This analysis examines the resolution scaling behavior, the distinct roles of the GPU and CPU, how the pairing ranks among all tested combos, and provides specific settings guidance based on the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a system that transitions from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to GPU-bound at higher ones. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 284 at 1080p to 205 at 1440p, then to 130 at 4K — a 54.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the scaling is even steeper: 476 FPS at 1080p drops to 344 at 1440p and 218 at 4K, a 54.2% decline. This consistent ~54% drop across settings indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiter as pixel count increases, while the CPU's headroom at 1080p is substantial.

The Medium settings row provides the only complete data with min and max FPS values, showing a 180 FPS maximum at 4K versus a 394 FPS maximum at 1080p. The min FPS at 4K Medium is 133, which is 74.1% of the 180 FPS max, suggesting some frame time variance at higher resolutions. At 1440p Medium, the min of 211 FPS represents 74.0% of the 285 FPS max, a nearly identical ratio. This consistency implies that the frame pacing characteristics are stable across resolutions for this preset.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates at every resolution, with 83 FPS at 4K, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 183 FPS at 1080p. The 1080p to 4K drop of 100 FPS (54.6%) matches the pattern seen in other settings, confirming that resolution scaling is largely independent of quality preset. Notably, the 4K Ultra result of 83 FPS remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but it is the only measured configuration that approaches that boundary.

The data indicates that this combo is heavily GPU-limited at 4K across all settings, as evidenced by the consistent percentage drops regardless of preset. At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates (183-476 FPS depending on settings) suggest the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates, making the RTX 4080 SUPER the bottleneck only when resolution increases. The 1440p results show a balanced configuration where both components contribute meaningfully to overall performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a 16 GB GDDR6X card with a 256-bit memory bus and 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clock speeds are listed at 2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 10,240 shading units. These specifications translate into a PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600, placing the GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. In the context of Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises.

At 4K Ultra, the 83 FPS average is the lowest measured result and clearly represents the GPU working near its limit for this title. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Undisputed even at 4K with Ultra settings, as the game's demands do not approach this allocation. The memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s supports high texture throughput, which is likely why the High preset at 4K achieves 130 FPS — a 56.6% improvement over Ultra. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K costs 47 FPS (130 to 83), suggesting that Ultra settings impose substantial rendering loads that the GPU must process.

The GPU's benchmark scores indicate strong compute capability: 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 19,822. These numbers correlate with the measured performance in Undisputed, where even at 4K High the frame rate stays above 130 FPS. The nearest rival comparisons show the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 in average benchmark score (54,209 vs 54,247), but 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and 2.7% ahead of the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. This positioning suggests the GPU is a top-tier performer, though not the absolute fastest in its class.

At 1080p, the GPU's role diminishes because frame rates exceed 280 FPS even at High settings. The 476 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates that the GPU can process frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls, making the processor the limiting factor at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (476 to 183 FPS) shows a 61.6% performance hit from maxing out settings, which is a larger relative drop than at 4K (218 to 83 FPS, a 61.9% drop). This similarity indicates that the GPU's workload scales proportionally with settings regardless of resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU's benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and single-core score of 4,648, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 38,706 and single-thread score of 4,394 indicate strong gaming performance, which is confirmed by the Undisputed frame rates.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence is most apparent. The jump from 183 FPS at Ultra to 284 FPS at High (a 55.2% increase) and further to 476 FPS at Low (a 160% increase over Ultra) shows that the processor can sustain extremely high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 1080p Low result of 476 FPS is the highest measured in the entire dataset and suggests the CPU has additional headroom beyond what this game can utilize. The 14 cores with 14 threads (no hyperthreading) provide adequate parallel processing for a sports title like Undisputed, which typically does not scale with many threads but benefits from high single-core performance.

The CPU's nearest rival comparisons show it is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196 avg score), 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228), but 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618). This places the Ultra 5 245 in a competitive position among mainstream desktop processors. In Undisputed, the CPU's single-core performance likely drives the high frame rates at 1080p, as the game's physics and AI computations rely on per-core throughput.

The measured FPS at 1440p further illustrates the CPU's role. At 1440p High, the 205 FPS average is only 27.8% lower than 1080p High (284 FPS), while 1440p Ultra at 132 FPS is 27.9% lower than 1080p Ultra (183 FPS). This consistent ~28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than the 1080p to 4K drop, indicating that the CPU still contributes meaningfully at 1440p. The processor's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p suggests it can keep up with the GPU's output even as resolution increases, though the GPU becomes the dominant factor at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 215th out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 7.6% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between a high-end GPU and a capable mid-range-to-high-end CPU. The combo's position indicates that while there are 214 faster combinations, the vast majority of systems (2,598) deliver lower frame rates in this game.

The ranking is particularly impressive given that the CPU is not a flagship model — it sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 86th percentile. The combination of a 90th-percentile CPU with an 86th-percentile GPU yields a top-8% result in Undisputed, suggesting the game is well-optimized for this hardware pairing. The measured data shows that the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates are consistently above 130 FPS even at Ultra settings, while 4K performance remains playable at all presets.

Comparatively, the GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080, would likely produce similar results given the 0.1% difference in average benchmark scores. The CPU's rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-14600K, are within 0.8% in average benchmark performance, meaning that swapping the processor would have minimal impact on Undisputed frame rates. The ranking of 215 out of 2,813 therefore reflects the GPU's significant contribution, as the RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier card that dominates most gaming workloads.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum measured frame rate for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS is 476 at 1080p with Low settings. The next highest is 344 FPS at 1440p Low, followed by 343 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured 4K Ultra average is 83 FPS, which is 38.3% above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the lowest result in the dataset but remains smooth for gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995, which is 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196), but 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High settings produce 205 FPS while Ultra produces 132 FPS — a difference of 73 FPS, meaning Ultra is 35.6% slower than High.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game at maximum settings?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, which is more than sufficient for Undisputed even at 4K Ultra, as the game's requirements are well below this capacity.

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

A: It ranks 215th out of 2,813 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.6% of all systems tested for Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the High preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p High, the combo produces 205 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors (typically 144 Hz or 165 Hz). Moving up to Ultra at 1440p drops the frame rate to 132 FPS, which still exceeds 120 Hz but at a 35.6% performance cost. For players with 144 Hz displays, High at 1440p is the recommended choice, as it provides a 73 FPS headroom over Ultra.

At 4K, High settings at 130 FPS is the best option for high-refresh 4K displays, while Ultra at 83 FPS remains playable on 60 Hz screens. The Medium preset at 4K offers 157 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS, making it ideal for 144 Hz 4K monitors if such displays are available. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play at 1080p, where 476 FPS eliminates any possible display bottleneck, though the visual quality reduction is substantial.

For maximum visual fidelity on a 60 Hz 4K display, Ultra at 4K (83 FPS) is viable but leaves little headroom. The data suggests that High at 4K (130 FPS) is the sweet spot for 4K gaming, providing a 56.6% performance improvement over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality. At 1080p, High at 284 FPS is sufficient for 240 Hz monitors, while Medium at 343 FPS supports even the fastest displays. The Medium preset also provides the only min/max FPS data, showing stable frame pacing with a 291-394 FPS range at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 476 FPS average
• Medium: 343 FPS average (min 291, max 394)
• High: 284 FPS average
• Ultra: 183 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 344 FPS average
• Medium: 248 FPS average (min 211, max 285)
• High: 205 FPS average
• Ultra: 132 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 218 FPS average
• Medium: 157 FPS average (min 133, max 180)
• High: 130 FPS average
• Ultra: 83 FPS average

At 1080p, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 61.6% performance reduction (476 to 183 FPS). At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 61.6% reduction (344 to 132 FPS). At 4K, the reduction is 61.9% (218 to 83 FPS). This consistent ~62% drop across all resolutions indicates that settings scaling is uniform regardless of pixel count.

The resolution scaling at each settings level is also consistent: Low settings drop by 54.2% from 1080p to 4K (476 to 218 FPS), Medium by 54.2% (343 to 157 FPS), High by 54.2% (284 to 130 FPS), and Ultra by 54.6% (183 to 83 FPS). This uniformity suggests that Undisputed scales predictably with both resolution and settings, making it easy to predict performance for untested configurations within this combo's range.