Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a 16-core, 22-thread mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. This CPU sits in the 84th percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 34083. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H, scores 33989, placing the 165H a marginal 0.3% ahead. The AMD EPYC 4244P and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 both score 34220 and 34222 respectively, putting the 165H 0.4% behind each. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, with a score of 34260, is 0.5% ahead.

For a sports title like Undisputed, the CPU's role is primarily in managing game logic, physics calculations for fighter interactions, and AI behavior. The benchmark data shows the 165H delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 14551 and a single-core score of 1759. In Passmark tests, it achieves 25933 in multithread and 3509 in single-thread. These scores indicate a strong mobile processor capable of handling the computational load of a modern sports simulation without bottlenecking the GPU. The processor's 28 W TDP is notably low for its performance class, suggesting efficient power delivery, though this is a mobile chip designed for laptops.

The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with the 24 MB shared L3 cache. The memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface. In the context of Undisputed, where frame pacing is critical for responsive controls, the combination of decent single-thread performance and a robust multi-core score ensures that the CPU can feed frames to the GPU consistently. The data does not indicate any CPU bottleneck at the tested settings, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and graphics settings, which points to the GPU being the primary performance variable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a flagship mobile GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory running at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). This card sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56083. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55757, making the RTX 5080 0.6% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% behind with a score of 55698, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% with a score of 54828. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the only listed rival ahead, scoring 57367, which is 2.2% higher.

For Undisputed, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates across different resolutions and settings. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is substantial, though the game's requirements at 1080p and 1440p do not appear to stress this limit. The high memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s is critical for rendering detailed character models and environments at high resolutions. The GPU's compute capabilities are strong: 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with a FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s are top-tier figures.

The measured FPS data shows the RTX 5080 handles even 4K Ultra settings at 65 FPS average, which is playable. The GPU's architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines. The Passmark G3D score of 36565 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 reinforce its position as a high-end part. In Undisputed, the GPU's performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings is substantial, with a 1080p Low average of 369 FPS dropping to 141 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the GPU is fully utilized across all settings, with no apparent CPU-imposed ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's rank among all processors, and how does it compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 34083, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H's score of 33989.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1875 MHz, which translates to 30 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 192, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS. This is based on measured data.

Q: Which GPU rival is closest in performance to the RTX 5080?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S is the closest rival, with an average score of 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080's score of 56083.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 1759 in single-core and 14551 in multi-core. This represents a roughly 8.3x scaling factor, indicating good multi-core efficiency for a mobile chip.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 369. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 169. This is a drop of 200 FPS, or 54.2%, when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 727th out of 2813 tested combos for Undisputed. This places the pairing in the top 25.8% of all configurations tested. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this setup: the CPU is not the fastest available, but its performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in this game. The GPU, being a high-end part, does the heavy lifting for frame generation.

The data indicates that this combo is positioned where the CPU's 84th percentile score and the GPU's 87th percentile score roughly align. The 727th rank out of 2813 suggests that there are many combos with either faster CPUs or faster GPUs that achieve higher frame rates, but also a significant number of combos that perform worse. The rank is more heavily influenced by the GPU than the CPU, as the game is graphically demanding. The CPU's 0.3% edge over the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H in synthetic benchmarks does not translate to a measurable FPS difference in this game, as the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The combo's rank is respectable for a mobile platform, indicating that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 369 at 1080p to 266 at 1440p, then to 169 at 4K. This represents a 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the averages are 220 FPS at 1080p, 159 FPS at 1440p, and 100 FPS at 4K, with drops of 28% and 55% respectively. At Medium settings, the averages are 265 FPS at 1080p, 192 FPS at 1440p, and 121 FPS at 4K, with drops of 28% and 54%. At Ultra settings, the averages are 141 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K, with drops of 28% and 54%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is telling. The FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 28%, and from 1440p to 4K is consistently around 46-48%. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, as the CPU load would remain constant. Instead, the FPS scales inversely with the pixel count, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 5080's performance is directly tied to resolution, and the CPU is capable of keeping up with the frame demands even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. This confirms that the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is not a limiting factor in this game's performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for Undisputed with this combo are as follows:

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 369 FPS average
• Medium: 265 FPS average, with a minimum of 225 and a maximum of 305
• High: 220 FPS average
• Ultra: 141 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 266 FPS average
• Medium: 192 FPS average, with a minimum of 163 and a maximum of 220
• High: 159 FPS average
• Ultra: 102 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 169 FPS average
• Medium: 121 FPS average, with a minimum of 103 and a maximum of 139
• High: 100 FPS average
• Ultra: 65 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy: lower settings yield higher FPS, and lower resolutions yield higher FPS. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium is a 104 FPS drop (28%), while from Medium to High is a 45 FPS drop (17%), and from High to Ultra is a 79 FPS drop (36%). At 1440p, the drops are 74 FPS (28%), 33 FPS (17%), and 57 FPS (36%), respectively. At 4K, the drops are 48 FPS (28%), 21 FPS (17%), and 35 FPS (36%), respectively. The percentage drops from one setting to the next are identical across all resolutions, which indicates that the game's settings have a multiplicative effect on performance rather than an additive one. The Medium setting consistently provides a balance, with the minimum FPS staying above 100 at 4K and above 225 at 1080p. The Ultra setting at 4K, with a 65 FPS average, is on the edge of playability for competitive gaming, while High at 4K (100 FPS) is more comfortable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 220 FPS average is the best choice for most players. It provides a significant frame rate advantage over Ultra (141 FPS) while still delivering high visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 265 FPS is suitable for players with 240 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, as it maintains a minimum of 225 FPS. For 1440p, the High preset at 159 FPS average is the sweet spot, offering a smooth experience on 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 192 FPS is better for 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays, but the visual quality reduction may be noticeable.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 100 FPS average is the recommended choice, as it provides a near-60 FPS minimum (implied by the 100 average) and maintains high visual quality. The Ultra preset at 65 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action, as the frame rate can dip below 60 FPS in intense moments. The Medium preset at 121 FPS is a good alternative for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, as it keeps the minimum above 100 FPS. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates are essential, as it sacrifices too much visual quality for the 169 FPS average at 4K.

The data shows that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. It delivers 220 FPS at 1080p, 159 FPS at 1440p, and 100 FPS at 4K, which are all smooth experiences. The Medium preset is a viable fallback for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra is best reserved for 1440p and below where the frame rates remain above 100 FPS. This analysis is based purely on the measured numbers, which show that the GPU has ample headroom at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the High preset is the most sensible option to maintain a consistently high frame rate.