Undisputed

Undisputed is a sports title that scales heavily with GPU load, and the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a wide performance envelope across all tested resolutions. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains playable depending on the settings preset chosen. The measured frames per second across the board indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for the game, with the CPU providing enough headroom to keep the GPU fed at lower resolutions where the workload becomes more CPU-bound.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for this combo reveals a clear hierarchy in performance scaling across the four tested presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 290 FPS on Low, 208 FPS on Medium, 172 FPS on High, and 111 FPS on Ultra. These numbers suggest that the game is highly responsive to settings changes, and even the most demanding preset produces a frame rate far above the standard 60 FPS target.

For players prioritizing maximum smoothness on a high-refresh-rate 1080p display, the Low preset at 290 FPS provides an exceptionally fluid experience, though it likely sacrifices visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 208 FPS offers a better balance, still delivering well over double the refresh rate of a typical 144Hz monitor. High at 172 FPS remains excellent, and even Ultra at 111 FPS clears the 100 FPS threshold, making it viable for competitive play on standard monitors. Given the diminishing returns in frame rate as you climb the preset ladder, the High preset stands out as the optimal choice for 1080p, as it maintains a very high average FPS while presumably retaining most of the game's visual polish.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues with a noticeable step down in performance. The Low preset averages 209 FPS, Medium hits 151 FPS, High manages 125 FPS, and Ultra drops to 80 FPS. At this resolution, the High preset is still an excellent option, providing a smooth experience on 120Hz or 144Hz monitors without pushing the system to its limits. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is perfectly playable and offers the best image quality, but the 45 FPS gap between High and Ultra suggests that the visual upgrade may not be worth the performance cost for many users. The Medium preset at 151 FPS is a strong alternative for those who prefer higher frame rates over maximum detail. The data indicates that High is the sweet spot here, offering a robust 125 FPS that balances visual quality and performance effectively.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5060 begins to feel the pressure of the increased pixel count. The Low preset yields 132 FPS, which is still very high, but the Medium preset drops to 95 FPS with a minimum frame rate of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. High falls to 79 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 51 FPS. While 4K gaming is possible with this combo, the experience is more constrained. The Low preset at 132 FPS is the only option that provides a high-refresh-rate experience, but it compromises visual quality significantly. The Medium preset at 95 FPS is the most balanced choice for 4K, offering a smooth frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS standard while retaining more detail than Low. The High preset at 79 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced play, but the Ultra preset at 51 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for a consistently smooth experience. For the best overall experience at 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a playable and visually reasonable compromise.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 60Hz monitor at 4K resolution?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 95 FPS, with a minimum of 81 FPS, ensuring the frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS refresh rate of a standard monitor. The High preset averages 79 FPS, which is also sufficient, but Medium provides more headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Can this combo achieve 240Hz refresh rates at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only with the Low preset, which averages 290 FPS. The Medium preset averages 208 FPS, which is below 240 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are significantly lower at 172 FPS and 111 FPS respectively. For a 240Hz display, the Low preset is required, though this may come with visual compromises.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The performance drop varies by preset. For High settings, the average FPS falls from 172 at 1080p to 125 at 1440p, a reduction of 47 FPS. For Low, it drops from 290 to 209, a reduction of 81 FPS. The relative decrease is more pronounced at lower settings, indicating the CPU is less of a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ultra preset viable for this game with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset is viable at 1080p and 1440p, where it averages 111 FPS and 80 FPS respectively. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages only 51 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering on displays with a 60Hz refresh rate or higher. Players seeking maximum visual fidelity should stick to 1440p or lower for Ultra settings.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum frame rates. At 1080p, the minimum is 177 FPS, at 1440p, it is 128 FPS, and at 4K, it is 81 FPS. These figures indicate that the Medium preset maintains a consistent frame rate without severe dips, making it a reliable choice across all resolutions.

Q: How does the combo's ranking in this game compare to its overall hardware percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 1214th out of 2813 tested combinations for Undisputed, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested combos. The CPU has a percentile of 93 against all CPUs, and the GPU has a percentile of 72 against all GPUs. This suggests that while the individual components are strong, the pairing is more mid-tier in this specific game's performance hierarchy.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a rank of 1214 out of 2813 total combos. This places it slightly above the median performance tier for this game, indicating that while it is not a top-tier powerhouse, it is a competent configuration for most gaming scenarios. The rank is a holistic measure that likely factors in performance across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that the combo's strength lies in its versatility rather than raw dominance.

The CPU's individual percentile of 93 against all CPUs suggests it is a high-end processor, capable of handling demanding workloads without becoming a bottleneck. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 4464P, which is 0.3% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which is 0.3% slower. These are server-class processors, highlighting the 265's strong multi-threaded capabilities. The GPU's percentile of 72 against all GPUs places it in the upper mid-range tier. Its closest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M (0.3% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (0.3% slower), which are notable for being integrated or entry-level mobile parts, suggesting that the RTX 5060's benchmark scores may be skewed by specific tests.

The fact that the combo ranks 1214th out of 2813 indicates that there are many more powerful combinations available, likely featuring higher-end GPUs. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo can still deliver excellent experiences at 1080p and 1440p, and it is only at 4K with Ultra settings that performance becomes a concern. The ranking should be interpreted as a relative measure of aggregate performance across all settings, but the practical in-game experience is highly positive for the majority of use cases. The delta between the combo's rank and the individual component percentiles suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, as a top-tier CPU is paired with a mid-range GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 290 FPS, which is the peak performance recorded. The Medium preset averages 208 FPS, with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS, showing a stable frame time distribution. The High preset averages 172 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 111 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 179 FPS, demonstrating a significant performance cost for higher visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset averages 209 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. The Medium preset averages 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. The High preset averages 125 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 80 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 129 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p, but still substantial. The frame rates at 1440p are high enough for competitive play, with even the Ultra preset clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload increases dramatically, and the frame rates reflect this. The Low preset averages 132 FPS, which is a remarkable result for 4K. The Medium preset averages 95 FPS, with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, making it the most consistent option at this resolution. The High preset averages 79 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 51 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 81 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the only one that falls below the 60 FPS standard. The data shows that this combo is capable of 4K gaming, but the settings must be managed carefully to maintain a smooth frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound title. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS for the High preset drops from 172 to 125, a 27% reduction. The Low preset drops from 290 to 209, a 28% reduction. The Medium preset drops from 208 to 151, a 27% reduction. These consistent percentage drops indicate that the scaling is uniform across settings, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at these resolutions.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 shows an even more pronounced drop. The High preset falls from 125 to 79, a 37% reduction. The Low preset falls from 209 to 132, a 37% reduction. The Medium preset falls from 151 to 95, a 37% reduction. This steeper decline at 4K is expected, as the pixel count increases by 2.25 times from 1440p, placing a significantly higher load on the GPU's rendering pipeline.

The scaling behavior indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with its 20 cores and 20 threads is not a bottleneck in this game. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU is likely keeping up with the GPU's output, but the consistent percentage drops across resolutions point to the RTX 5060 being the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller performance gap between 1080p and 1440p, as the GPU would have more headroom. Instead, the data shows a linear scaling that is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, particularly at 4K where the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus width are likely stressed by the high pixel count.

The fact that the Low preset at 4K achieves 132 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 51 FPS, further confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 scores of 42216 multi-core and 5960 single-core, ensures that it can process game logic and draw calls efficiently, but the rendering workload is squarely on the GPU. For users seeking higher 4K performance, reducing settings or resolution is the only viable path with this hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts. This processor is designed for high multi-threaded throughput, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its single-thread score of 5960 is also robust, indicating strong performance in tasks that rely on single-core speed.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports game that typically does not require massive multi-threading, the CPU's role is to ensure that frame times are consistent and that the GPU is not starved of data. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, reaching up to 290 FPS on Low settings. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at these frame rates without becoming a limiting factor. The 20 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for background processes and any game engine overhead, while the high boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that single-threaded game logic is processed quickly.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 7 265 performs within a tight margin. It is 0.3% slower than the AMD EPYC 4464P and 0.3% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F in average benchmark scores. These rivals are server or workstation-class chips, but the performance delta is negligible, indicating that the 265 is a very capable processor for both gaming and productivity. The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per core L2 cache provide fast access to frequently used data, which can help reduce latency in game scenarios.

The data from the resolution scaling analysis shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the frame rate drops consistently with resolution increases. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in performance at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom. Instead, the linear scaling suggests that the RTX 5060 is the primary driver of performance, and the 265 provides more than enough processing power to support it. For a game like Undisputed, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame pacing, and the benchmark results indicate that it does so effectively across all tested settings and resolutions.