Undisputed

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 2268 out of 3718 tested combinations in Undisputed. That places this combo in the lower-middle portion of the field, meaning roughly 39% of tested configurations outperform it while 61% fall behind. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically boosts the other — the CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU holds the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. This gap between component percentiles suggests the RTX 4060 is the more limiting factor in this pairing, a pattern that becomes clearer when examining frame rates across resolutions and settings.

The combo's position in the overall ranking is consistent with what the individual component benchmarks indicate. The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 places it within 1% of several comparable GPUs: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, with an average benchmark score of 63173, sits within 1% of the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080, 0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331, 0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839, 0.5% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738, 0.7% higher). These tight margins show that this combo is built from components that are competitive within their respective tiers, yet the overall rank in Undisputed reflects how the two interact specifically in this title.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective transfer rate. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Built on TSMC's 5 nm process with the AD107 chip, the RTX 4060 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and packs 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines. It also includes 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores, with a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 15.11 TFLOPS, matching the FP16 rate at a 1:1 ratio.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 242 FPS average, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at lower graphical loads. However, as settings increase at any given resolution, the frame rate drops substantially — at 1080p Ultra, the average falls to 93 FPS, a reduction of 149 FPS from Low. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4060's compute and memory resources are heavily taxed by the higher graphical presets. The 8 GB VRAM capacity may also be a factor at Ultra settings, particularly at higher resolutions, though the measured data does not include VRAM usage figures.

The GPU's benchmark profile supports its mid-range positioning. Its PassMark G3D score of 19545 and PassMark GPU Compute score of 9213 reflect solid performance for its class. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 provides additional context for modern gaming workloads. The GPU's percentile rank of 61 among all tested GPUs aligns with the frame rates observed in Undisputed — capable but not exceptional, especially when pushing higher presets.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, though the magnitude varies by settings preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 242 FPS at 1080p to 175 FPS at 1440p, then to 111 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27.7% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 36.6% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 131 FPS, or 54.1% of the 1080p value.

At Medium settings, the pattern shows 174 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p reduction is 48 FPS (27.6%), while the 1440p to 4K reduction is 46 FPS (36.5%). These percentages closely mirror the Low settings scaling, suggesting a consistent resolution-dependent load increase. The Medium preset also provides minimum and maximum frame data at each resolution: at 1080p, the range is 148-200 FPS; at 1440p, 107-145 FPS; and at 4K, 68-92 FPS. The minimum frame rates scale proportionally with the averages, indicating stable frame pacing without sudden dips.

High settings show 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The drops are 40 FPS (27.8%) from 1080p to 1440p and 38 FPS (36.5%) from 1440p to 4K. Ultra settings produce 93 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K, with reductions of 26 FPS (28.0%) and 25 FPS (37.3%) respectively. The consistency of these percentage drops across all four presets strongly indicates that resolution scaling is uniform in Undisputed, and the limiting factor shifts predictably as pixel count increases.

The pattern suggests that at 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound or at least near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability, given the very high 242 FPS figure. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes progressively more burdened, and the frame rate declines accordingly. The fact that the percentage drops remain similar across settings suggests that the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth and compute resources scale evenly with pixel count, without hitting a sudden bottleneck at any specific resolution.

# FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The data shows playable frame rates at all tested resolutions. At 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver 93 FPS average, which is smooth for a sports title. At 1440p, High settings provide 104 FPS, while Ultra drops to 67 FPS. At 4K, High settings yield 66 FPS, and Medium produces 80 FPS. The choice depends on display capability, but 1440p High offers a strong balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% lower). These differences are within measurement noise, indicating the RTX 4060 performs at parity with these cards in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting in Undisputed?

A: The frame rate data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 242 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum output. As settings increase, the GPU becomes the bottleneck — at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 93 FPS. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 61st percentile supports this interpretation.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with this combo?

A: At 4K, the measured results show 111 FPS on Low settings, 80 FPS on Medium, 66 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K provides a playable 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS, making it a reasonable choice for 4K gaming if visual fidelity is a priority.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 63173 places it within 1% of the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080, 0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331, 0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839, 0.5% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738, 0.7% higher). The Core Ultra 7 265HX effectively trades blows with these processors in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset provides minimum and maximum frame data. At 1080p, the range is 148-200 FPS (average 174); at 1440p, 107-145 FPS (average 126); and at 4K, 68-92 FPS (average 80). The spread between minimum and maximum is roughly 30% of the average at each resolution, suggesting moderate frame time variance without severe stuttering.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm process. It features 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The base clock runs at 2.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and the processor has a 55 W TDP. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes and includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The package is Intel BGA 2114, and the processor has an unlocked multiplier.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Core Ultra 7 265HX demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 and single-core score of 5737. The Cinebench R20 results show 17069 multi-core and 2409 single-core, while R15 scores are 4096 multi-core and 578 single-core. PassMark tests show a multithread score of 47985 and single-thread score of 4500. The processor's percentile rank of 93 among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the vast majority of tested processors in aggregate benchmarks.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (242 FPS average) suggest the CPU can sustain very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily burdened. The fact that the frame rate drops consistently across settings at the same resolution indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical load increases. The CPU's 20 cores and high boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide ample headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations, which are typically not extreme in a sports title like Undisputed. The 3 nm process and 17,800 million transistors also indicate a modern, efficient design that should maintain consistent performance without thermal throttling in mobile form factors.

# Settings Recommendations

For the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX with RTX 4060 in Undisputed, the measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 174 FPS average with a minimum of 148 FPS, while High settings produce 144 FPS. Ultra drops to 93 FPS. For players with 1080p displays, High settings offer an excellent balance — 144 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the visual improvements over Medium are likely noticeable. Ultra at 93 FPS remains playable and may be preferred for those prioritizing visual fidelity.

At 1440p, High settings yield 104 FPS average, which is ideal for this resolution. Medium produces 126 FPS, while Ultra drops to 67 FPS. The 104 FPS at High provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and should feel responsive. Ultra at 67 FPS is borderline — it exceeds 60 FPS but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Medium at 126 FPS is the safer choice for competitive play, but High offers the best combination of visual quality and performance.

At 4K, Medium settings provide 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS, making it the recommended preset for 4K gaming. High at 66 FPS average is also playable but closer to the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum frame rate at this preset is not provided in the data. Ultra at 42 FPS falls below the ideal playability threshold for a fast-paced sports title. Low at 111 FPS is playable but sacrifices significant visual quality. Therefore, Medium is the sweet spot for 4K, balancing frame rate and graphical fidelity.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Undisputed span three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 111 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS. High settings achieve an average of 66 FPS. Ultra settings deliver an average of 42 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the data shows: Low settings reach 175 FPS average. Medium settings produce 126 FPS average, with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 145 FPS. High settings achieve 104 FPS average. Ultra settings deliver 67 FPS average. As with 4K, only Medium provides full minimum and maximum data.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are: Low settings achieve 242 FPS average. Medium settings yield 174 FPS average, with a minimum of 148 FPS and maximum of 200 FPS. High settings produce 144 FPS average. Ultra settings deliver 93 FPS average. Again, Medium is the only preset with complete frame range data.

The scaling across resolutions follows a consistent pattern. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 242 FPS at 1080p to 175 FPS at 1440p (a 67 FPS decrease) and then to 111 FPS at 4K (a 64 FPS decrease from 1440p). At Medium settings, the progression is 174 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K, with decreases of 48 and 46 FPS respectively. High settings show 144 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 40 and 38 FPS. Ultra settings produce 93 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K, with decreases of 26 and 25 FPS.

The consistent proportional scaling — roughly 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 36% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all settings — indicates that the RTX 4060 handles resolution increases predictably. The minimum and maximum values at Medium settings show that frame time variance scales with resolution: at 1080p, the range is 52 FPS (148-200); at 1440p, it is 38 FPS (107-145); and at 4K, it is 24 FPS (68-92). This suggests that at lower resolutions, there is more frame-to-frame variance, possibly due to CPU-side bottlenecks, while at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the consistent limiting factor.