Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptional performance profile in Undisputed, placing the combo in the 86th position out of 2,813 tested combinations. This places it firmly in the top tier of systems, with the data indicating a capability to drive the game at extreme frame rates across all resolution classes. The following analysis breaks down the measured results to understand the balance between the CPU and GPU in this sports title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases, although the absolute numbers remain extraordinarily high even at 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces an average of 542 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops this to 392 FPS, a reduction of roughly 28%. At 4K Low, the average settles at 248 FPS, which is a further 37% decline from the 1440p figure. This steep drop-off as pixel count increases is the primary indicator that the rendering load is shifting heavily onto the GPU, even while the RTX 5090 proves its dominance by maintaining triple-digit averages at the highest resolution.

The scaling behavior across the higher settings presets is more telling about the bottleneck structure. At Medium settings, the frame rate moves from 390 FPS at 1080p to 282 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and then to 178 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops—hovering around 28-37% for each resolution step—suggests that the GPU is the consistent limiting component once the settings are raised. The CPU is powerful enough to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K becomes the dominant constraint.

The gap between Low and High settings at the same resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, the difference between Low (542 FPS) and High (323 FPS) is 219 FPS, a 40% reduction in performance due to increased graphical fidelity. At 4K, the same settings gap is 100 FPS (248 FPS Low vs 148 FPS High), a 40% reduction as well. This proportional penalty across resolutions indicates that the GPU is handling the increased shader and texture work consistently, without the CPU becoming a secondary bottleneck. The data clearly shows that this combo is heavily GPU-limited, with the RTX 5090's raw power being the defining factor for the final frame rate numbers.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, clocking up to 5.10 GHz boost. While its multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 32,924 points is robust, the data from Undisputed suggests that raw core count is not the primary driver of performance in this title. The game's engine appears to favor raw frequency and single-thread efficiency, given that the CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4,648 points is what allows it to keep pace with the GPU at lower resolutions.

The processor's role is revealed by the fact that frame rates at 1080p Low reach 542 FPS. Such a high number requires the CPU to process game logic and submit draw calls rapidly. The Ultra 5 245 handles this without being the limiting factor, as the FPS scaling is directly tied to resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the 1080p and 1440p scores to be much closer together, as the CPU workload would stay constant while the GPU workload increased. The data shows a significant drop, confirming the CPU is not the primary constraint in this scenario.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ultra 5 245 sits in a tight performance band. Its average benchmark score of 48,995 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, a -0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, a -0.5% delta). It is slightly ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698, a 0.6% delta) and the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618, a 0.8% delta). This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, this chip trades blows with high-end mainstream and workstation parts, but in Undisputed's measured data, the CPU is never the limiting component. The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 support are sufficient to avoid starving the RTX 5090 of data, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed powerhouse in this pairing, and its specifications align directly with the measured performance. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the 21,760 shading units at 4K resolution. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz and its 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are the key specifications that translate into the high frame rates seen in the data.

The GPU's role is most clearly defined by the 4K Ultra results. At this setting, the combo averages 95 FPS, which is a demanding workload that requires the full might of the RTX 5090. The fact that it maintains nearly 100 FPS at the highest settings in 4K underscores its position at the top of the GPU hierarchy. The data suggests that the RTX 5090 is not just fast, but that its architecture is well-suited to the rendering demands of this sports title, which likely involves complex character models and physics calculations.

The GPU's percentile rank of 92 against all GPUs, and an average benchmark score of 79,842, places it above many professional and workstation cards. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79,605 (a 0.3% delta), showing that the RTX 5090's gaming-focused design delivers comparable raw compute to server-grade parts while offering vastly superior gaming features. The 575W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensure that the card has both the power and bandwidth to sustain its performance, and the measured FPS data confirms that it is the primary driver of the exceptional scores in Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different display configurations. At 4K, the High preset delivers an average of 148 FPS, which is an excellent experience for a fast-paced sports game. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 95 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 36% performance hit for what may be marginal visual gains. The data suggests that for 4K users, the High preset offers the best balance, providing a comfortable buffer above the 144 FPS threshold while maintaining high visual fidelity.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset yields 282 FPS, while High produces 233 FPS. Both are exceptionally high numbers that will exceed the refresh rate of most monitors. The Ultra preset at 150 FPS is also viable for 1440p owners with high-refresh-rate panels. However, the data indicates that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for competitive play, as the jump from Medium to High only costs 49 FPS, which is a small price for better visuals if the display can handle it.

At 1080p, the system is so powerful that all presets are overkill. The Low preset reaches 542 FPS, which is likely beyond the capability of any current display. The Medium preset at 390 FPS and High at 323 FPS are both more than sufficient. Given the diminishing returns, the High preset at 1080p is recommended as the best experience, as it provides a 47% increase in FPS over Ultra (323 vs 208) with only a modest reduction in graphical quality. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the only setting that dips below the 300 FPS mark, suggesting it is unnecessarily demanding for the resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 86th out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed. This percentile placement, roughly the top 3% of all systems, confirms the GPU's dominance. The ranking is likely driven almost entirely by the RTX 5090, as the CPU is shown to be a non-factor in the measured data. The combo's position indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of systems, including those with more expensive or higher-core-count CPUs, because the game's performance ceiling is determined by the GPU.

The CPU's benchmark data shows it is a mid-to-high-tier part, but its performance in this game is masked by the GPU's overwhelming capabilities. The combo rank of 86 suggests that while the CPU is adequate, it is not the reason for the high placement. The data implies that pairing this CPU with a less powerful GPU would result in a significantly lower rank, as the CPU would not be able to compensate for a weaker graphics card. Conversely, the RTX 5090 is so powerful that it can boost any modern CPU to the top of the rankings, as evidenced by this combo's placement.

This rank is particularly notable because it places the combo ahead of systems with more powerful CPUs, such as those featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, based on the CPU's rival list. The ranking confirms that for Undisputed, the GPU is the sole determining factor for high performance, and the Ultra 5 245 provides sufficient support to ensure the RTX 5090 is never held back. The data shows a well-balanced system where the GPU is the clear star, and the CPU does its job without introducing any bottlenecks.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with High settings?

A: The combo achieves an average of 148 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5090 compared to its nearest rival, the Tesla P100?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79,842, which is 0.3% higher than the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB's score of 79,605.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this system for Undisputed?*

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops significantly with increasing resolution, while the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 542 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 245 compare to the Core i5-14600K?

A: The Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995, which is 0.8% higher than the Core i5-14600K's score of 48,618.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K on Medium settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 390 at 1080p to 178 at 4K, a reduction of 212 FPS or approximately 54%.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 542 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 390 FPS with a minimum of 332 and a maximum of 449. The High preset produces 323 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset is the slowest at this resolution, with an average of 208 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains extremely high. The Low preset achieves an average of 392 FPS. The Medium preset averages 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 324. The High preset delivers 233 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset averages 150 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are still impressive for 4K. The Low preset averages 248 FPS. The Medium preset yields 178 FPS on average, with a minimum of 152 and a maximum of 205. The High preset produces 148 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset brings up the rear with an average of 95 FPS. All data points are measured, confirming the system's capability to run the game at playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings.