Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

This combo delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, ranking 651st out of 2,813 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all systems. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (20 cores, 20 threads, boost clock 5.30 GHz) paired with the RTX 4070 (12 GB GDDR6X, 5 nm Ada Lovelace) produces frame rates that range from a minimum of 66 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 374 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,960) becomes more relevant.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces 223 FPS average; stepping up to 1440p High drops that to 161 FPS (a 28% reduction); and at 4K High, the average falls to 102 FPS (another 37% drop from 1440p). This progression shows that the RTX 4070 is the primary limiter once you move past 1080p, as the pixel count increases dramatically while the frame rate drops in near-proportion.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low produces 374 FPS while Ultra produces 143 FPS — a 2.6x difference. At 1440p, the spread is 271 FPS (Low) versus 104 FPS (Ultra), a 2.6x difference as well. But at 4K, the gap becomes even more pronounced: Low yields 171 FPS while Ultra drops to 66 FPS, a 2.6x spread that shows the GPU struggling to maintain playable rates at maximum settings. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the only sub-100 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, indicating that this resolution/settings combination is the breaking point for this hardware pairing.

Interestingly, the Medium settings at 4K show a min FPS of 105 and max of 142, with an average of 123 FPS. This suggests that dropping from Ultra to Medium at 4K recovers more than just raw average — it stabilizes the frame delivery and avoids the low dips that would make gameplay feel inconsistent. At 1440p Medium, the min/max spread is 165 to 224 FPS (average 195), and at 1080p Medium it ranges from 229 to 310 FPS (average 269). The consistent ~20% min-to-average ratio across resolutions indicates that the RTX 4070 handles frame pacing well until it reaches its thermal or power limits at 4K Ultra.

The scaling behavior tells a clear story: this system is GPU-limited at 1440p and above, but at 1080p the CPU's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to push frame rates well beyond what most displays can show. The 374 FPS at 1080p Low is far beyond any high-refresh monitor's capability, making this resolution effectively CPU-bound in the sense that the GPU has headroom to spare.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the combo averages 102 FPS, and at 4K Medium it averages 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 66 FPS average, which is below the 70 FPS threshold many players consider smooth. For consistent 4K gameplay, Medium or High settings are recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,648 places it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37,628) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507). It trails the RTX 4080 Mobile by 1.3% (38,135) but outperforms the Radeon PRO W6400 by 1.3% (37,157). The GPU sits in the 81st percentile of all tested GPUs.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this combo?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the system produces 374 FPS average, which is far beyond any monitor's refresh rate. Even at 1440p Low, it delivers 271 FPS average. For maximum responsiveness on high-refresh displays, 1080p or 1440p Low/Medium settings provide headroom far above the 240 Hz or 360 Hz mark.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 64,640 is 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 4464P (64,823) and 0.7% lower than the AMD EPYC 9124 (65,104). It is 0.3% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64,438) and 0.7% faster than the AMD EPYC 7343 (64,202). The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs tested.

Q: Is this system overkill for Undisputed?

A: The data suggests yes for most scenarios. At 1080p Medium, it produces 269 FPS average, and at 1440p High, it maintains 161 FPS. Even the most demanding configuration tested (4K Ultra) hits 66 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. For a sports game with these frame rates, the system has substantial headroom unless you're targeting 4K Ultra on a high-refresh display.

Q: What memory bandwidth does this platform provide for gaming?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. This is sufficient for the game's demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p where CPU and memory performance are more critical.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-S architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process node. Its base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for a sports game like Undisputed that likely relies on physics calculations and AI for opponent behavior. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,960 and multi-core score of 42,216 indicate a processor that excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which directly benefits game performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,689 and multithread score of 49,682 show balanced capabilities. In the context of Undisputed, where frame rates at 1080p reach 374 FPS on Low settings, the CPU is clearly not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The fact that 1080p High produces 223 FPS versus 161 FPS at 1440p High (a 28% drop) confirms that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The processor's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64,640, places it just behind the AMD EPYC 4464P (64,823, -0.3% delta) and AMD EPYC 9124 (65,104, -0.7% delta). It slightly outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64,438, +0.3% delta) and the AMD EPYC 7343 (64,202, +0.7% delta). These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, where the CPU's 20 cores provide ample headroom for background tasks and streaming while gaming.

The TDP of 65 W is modest for a 20-core processor, which means the system runs cool and quiet under load — an advantage for sustained gaming sessions. The CPU's support for PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes ensures the RTX 4070 (which uses PCIe 4.0 x16) has plenty of bandwidth, and the DDR5 dual-channel memory configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for this game's demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 4K, Ultra settings produce 66 FPS average, which is below the 70 FPS threshold many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. Dropping to High settings yields 102 FPS average — a 55% improvement — while Medium settings deliver 123 FPS average with a minimum of 105 FPS. For 4K, the best experience is High settings, as it provides over 100 FPS average while maintaining visual quality. Medium is also viable for those who want extra headroom, but High offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 1440p, Ultra settings produce 104 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays. High settings deliver 161 FPS average, which is excellent for 144 Hz monitors. Medium settings produce 195 FPS average (min 165, max 224), which is ideal for 165 Hz or 180 Hz displays. For most players at 1440p, High settings offer the best visual quality without sacrificing frame rate, but Medium is the sweet spot for competitive play on high-refresh panels.

At 1080p, the system has so much headroom that settings barely matter. Low produces 374 FPS, Medium 269 FPS (min 229, max 310), High 223 FPS, and Ultra 143 FPS. All of these are well above 120 FPS, so the choice comes down to display refresh rate and personal preference. For a 144 Hz monitor, High or Ultra settings provide a great experience. For 240 Hz or higher displays, Medium settings (269 FPS) or Low (374 FPS) are recommended to stay above the refresh rate. The data suggests that at 1080p, Ultra settings (143 FPS) are still viable for 120 Hz displays, making this resolution the most flexible for settings tuning.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is 1440p High (161 FPS average) or 1440p Medium (195 FPS average). These configurations provide high frame rates with good visual fidelity, avoiding the 4K Ultra dip to 66 FPS while maintaining significantly better image quality than 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 651st out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the top 23% of all systems tested. This is a strong showing for a mid-range to upper-mid-range pairing, especially considering the game's relatively modest system requirements. The rank reflects the GPU's 81st percentile standing (average benchmark score 37,648) and the CPU's 93rd percentile standing (average benchmark score 64,640).

The RTX 4070's nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% slower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (1.3% faster), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (1.3% slower). The CPU's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 4464P (0.3% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (0.3% slower), AMD EPYC 7343 (0.7% slower), and AMD EPYC 9124 (0.7% faster). These small deltas indicate that both components are well-positioned within their respective performance tiers.

The ranking of 651 out of 2,813 (top 23%) is particularly notable because it puts this combo ahead of many systems with more expensive components. The data shows that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Undisputed at all tested settings, even at 4K where it maintains 102 FPS on High. The CPU's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock ensure that frame rates are never CPU-limited, even at 1080p Low where 374 FPS is achieved.

For context, this combo outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tested systems in this game, which is a strong result given the RTX 4070's end-of-life production status and the CPU's recent release (January 2025). The pairing is well-balanced: the CPU won't bottleneck the GPU at any resolution, and the GPU provides sufficient performance for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and smooth 4K at High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

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

4K (3840x2160):

• High settings: 102 FPS average
• Low settings: 171 FPS average
• Medium settings: 123 FPS average (min 105, max 142)
• Ultra settings: 66 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• High settings: 161 FPS average
• Low settings: 271 FPS average
• Medium settings: 195 FPS average (min 165, max 224)
• Ultra settings: 104 FPS average

1080p (1920x1080):

• High settings: 223 FPS average
• Low settings: 374 FPS average
• Medium settings: 269 FPS average (min 229, max 310)
• Ultra settings: 143 FPS average

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with min/max data recorded, providing insight into frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the 105 FPS minimum is 85% of the 123 FPS average, indicating stable frame delivery. At 1440p Medium, the 165 FPS minimum is 85% of the 195 FPS average. At 1080p Medium, the 229 FPS minimum is 85% of the 269 FPS average. This consistent 85% ratio across all resolutions suggests the RTX 4070 maintains reliable frame pacing without major stutters or drops, even when approaching its limits at 4K.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern: Ultra is roughly 38% of Low's frame rate at 1080p (143/374), 38% at 1440p (104/271), and 39% at 4K (66/171). This uniformity indicates that the game's settings scale predictably with GPU load, and the RTX 4070 handles the increased demands of Ultra settings proportionally across all resolutions. The jump from Low to Medium costs about 28% of the frame rate (374 to 269 at 1080p, 271 to 195 at 1440p, 171 to 123 at 4K), while Medium to High costs roughly 17% (269 to 223, 195 to 161, 123 to 102), and High to Ultra costs about 36% (223 to 143, 161 to 104, 102 to 66). The largest performance hit comes from enabling Ultra settings, which is why High is often the recommended setting for this combo.