Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Undisputed, a sports title that proves far less demanding than many contemporary releases. The measured data shows a system capable of triple-digit average FPS across nearly every tested configuration, with the primary performance ceiling shifting from the GPU at 4K to the CPU at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the hardware's role, and provides actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift in system bottlenecks. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves a staggering 400 FPS average. This figure is so high that it clearly outpaces what the GPU alone can sustain, indicating that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with its 5.10 GHz boost clock, is the limiting factor at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 289 FPS, a 27.75% reduction, while at 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 183 FPS, a further 36.68% drop from 1440p. This steep descent as resolution climbs demonstrates the GPU becoming progressively more dominant in determining frame rate.

The High settings preset tells a similar story but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the average is 238 FPS. This drops to 172 FPS at 1440p High, a 27.73% decrease, and then to 109 FPS at 4K High, a 36.63% decrease from 1440p. The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High settings suggests a well-balanced scaling curve, where the RTX 5070's 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM are sufficient to prevent memory-related stutters, allowing the core GPU architecture to scale predictably with pixel count.

The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, yields an average of 70 FPS. This is the only tested scenario that approaches the lower boundary of high-refresh-rate gaming. The gap between 4K High (109 FPS) and 4K Ultra (70 FPS) is a substantial 35.78% penalty, highlighting that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load increase over High, likely through advanced visual effects that stress the 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability of the GPU. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users have a clear choice: High settings for a smooth 100+ FPS experience, or Ultra for maximum fidelity at a still-playable 70 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this hardware combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 400, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Low?

A: The 4K Ultra average of 70 FPS is significantly lower than the 1080p Low average of 400 FPS. This represents an 82.5% reduction in average frame rate, illustrating the immense performance cost of both higher resolution and maximum visual quality.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 208, with a minimum of 177 and a maximum of 239. The high average and relatively wide spread between min and max suggests a balance, but the substantial drop from the 1080p Medium average of 288 FPS indicates the GPU is beginning to take a more prominent role as the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 555th out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the top 19.7% of all systems benchmarked in Undisputed.

Q: Does the RTX 5070's VRAM capacity prove sufficient at 4K?

A: Yes, the data indicates that the 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM is adequate. The 4K Medium preset records an average of 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS, showing no indication of memory-related frame drops. The smooth scaling from Low to Medium at 4K suggests the VRAM capacity is not a bottleneck in this title.

Q: Which settings preset offers the highest minimum FPS at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 shows a minimum FPS of 245, which is higher than the averages of many other configurations, ensuring a very consistent experience. The Low preset has a higher average but no recorded minimum FPS in the data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its benchmark scores, such as 32,924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,648 in single-core, place it in the 90th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, has an average score only 0.5% higher, while the Intel Core i5-14600K trails by 0.8%. This level of single-thread performance is critical for Undisputed, a sports game that likely relies heavily on a primary game thread for physics and AI.

The data strongly supports a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions. The jump from 1080p Low (400 FPS) to 1440p Low (289 FPS) is a 27.75% drop, even though the pixel count increases by 78%. A purely GPU-bound scenario would show a more dramatic FPS reduction. The fact that the FPS does not scale linearly with pixel count at Low settings suggests the CPU's 3.50 GHz base clock and 5.10 GHz boost clock are maxing out, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates. This is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck, where the processor cannot feed the graphics card enough draw calls to saturate its rendering pipeline.

At 4K, the CPU's burden lessens relative to the GPU. The 183 FPS at 4K Low is still exceptionally high, but it is the GPU that now determines the final output. The CPU's robust multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a PassMark multi-thread score of 38,706, ensures that even with the increased data throughput at 4K, there are no frame hitches or stutters caused by processor limitations. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache also helps maintain low latency for game data, contributing to the consistent frame times seen in the measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing of an Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 555 out of 2813 combos. This places the system in the top 19.7% of all configurations tested, a strong result indicating that this hardware pairing is well-suited for the game. The ranking reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU to deliver high frame rates, particularly given the excellent scaling observed at lower resolutions.

A rank of 555 out of 2813 means that 2258 other hardware combinations were slower in this game. This is a significant achievement, positioning the combo as a high-performance option for esports-level play, where high and consistent FPS is paramount. The data shows that the system is not just capable of high averages but also maintains strong minimum frame rates at higher settings, such as the 112 FPS minimum at 4K Medium, which prevents noticeable dips during gameplay.

The percentile standing of the individual components supports this ranking. The CPU's 90th percentile standing and the GPU's 82nd percentile standing indicate that both are high-tier components. When combined, their synergy produces results that are greater than the sum of their parts, as evidenced by the top 20% ranking. For context, this combo outperforms a significant majority of systems, making it a potent choice for players seeking a high-performance setup for Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and refresh rate priorities. For 1080p and 1440p gamers with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or higher), the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves an average of 288 FPS with a minimum of 245 FPS, ensuring the frame rate never dips below a level that would cause screen tearing on a 240Hz display. At 1440p Medium, the 208 FPS average with a 177 FPS minimum still comfortably exceeds 144Hz, providing a smooth and responsive experience.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice for most users. It provides an average of 109 FPS and, based on the scaling pattern, a minimum likely in the 90s, which is sufficient for a 100Hz or 120Hz display. This preset offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS standard. While the Ultra preset at 4K produces a respectable 70 FPS average, the 35.78% performance hit compared to High may not justify the marginal visual gains for competitive play, though it is ideal for cinematic, single-player experiences.

The Low preset is only recommended for extreme competitive play at 1080p, where the 400 FPS average can theoretically minimize input latency on a 360Hz or faster monitor. However, the visual compromises are substantial. The data suggests that the Medium preset is the "sweet spot" for most configurations, offering a massive performance headroom over High and Ultra while still providing a visually pleasing image. The minimum FPS of 245 at 1080p Medium highlights the consistency of this setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 400 FPS. The highest recorded average, indicating a definitive CPU bottleneck.
• Medium: Average 288 FPS, with a minimum of 245 FPS and a maximum of 331 FPS. Excellent consistency and high performance.
• High: Average 238 FPS. A strong result, still well above 144Hz refresh rates.
• Ultra: Average 153 FPS. A massive drop from High, showing the Ultra preset's heavy load.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 289 FPS. Still exceptionally high, showing the GPU's capability.
• Medium: Average 208 FPS, with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 239 FPS. Perfect for 144Hz displays.
• High: Average 172 FPS. A smooth experience for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
• Ultra: Average 111 FPS. The transition to a more GPU-intensive workload is clear here.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 183 FPS. Remarkable performance for 4K, showing the RTX 5070's strength.
• Medium: Average 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. A solid 4K experience with no major dips.
• High: Average 109 FPS. The recommended preset for a balance of quality and speed at 4K.
• Ultra: Average 70 FPS. The most demanding setting, playable but a significant step down from High.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, is the dominant performance driver in this system for Undisputed at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the textures and geometry data in this game. The benchmark scores reflect a strong mid-to-high-end GPU, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and a PassMark G3D score of 29137, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution scales. At 1080p Low, the GPU is underutilized, as evidenced by the 400 FPS average that the CPU cannot push higher. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is fully taxed, resulting in the 70 FPS average. The scaling between 1440p and 4K for High settings (172 FPS to 109 FPS, a 36.63% drop) demonstrates the GPU working harder to fill the additional 2.25x pixels.

The RTX 5070's memory configuration proves to be a non-issue. The 12 GB VRAM capacity and high bandwidth ensure that even at 4K with Medium settings, the minimum FPS of 112 remains stable, indicating no memory swapping or bandwidth throttling. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores also contribute to the overall efficiency, though their specific impact is not isolated in the FPS data. The GPU's performance, combined with its 2512 MHz boost clock, allows the system to achieve frame rates that rival or exceed many competing configurations, solidifying its role as the primary engine for high-resolution gameplay.