Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear hierarchy in how performance scales with resolution. At 1080p, the system is overwhelmingly CPU-bound at lower settings, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor, creating a wide performance envelope that ranges from 66 FPS to 374 FPS depending on the configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet steep decline as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline is heavily dependent on the graphics preset. At the Low preset, the system achieves 374 FPS at 1920x1080, dropping to 271 FPS at 2560x1440, and further down to 171 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54.3% performance reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that even at low graphical demands, the rendering load at higher resolutions substantially impacts the frame rate.

The Medium preset exhibits a similar pattern: 269 FPS at 1080p, 195 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K here is 54.2%, nearly identical to the Low preset. This suggests that the resolution scaling penalty is consistent regardless of the moderate settings, with the GPU working proportionally harder as pixel count increases.

Moving to the High preset, the scaling becomes slightly more pronounced. The system delivers 223 FPS at 1080p, 161 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.3%, maintaining the same proportional decline. However, the absolute frame rates are lower across the board compared to Low and Medium, indicating that the added visual fidelity costs performance at every resolution.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling behavior. At 1080p, the system manages 143 FPS, which drops to 104 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 66 FPS at 4K. The decline from 1080p to 4K is 53.8%, slightly less steep than the other presets in percentage terms, but the absolute 4K result of 66 FPS is the lowest measured in the entire dataset. This indicates that at Ultra settings with 4K resolution, the combination of high pixel count and demanding graphical effects pushes the RTX 4070 to its limits.

The data points strongly suggest that at 1080p, particularly with Low and Medium presets, the CPU is the primary bottleneck. The Core Ultra 7 265K, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, can feed frames at rates exceeding 300 FPS, but the GPU becomes saturated as resolution increases. At 4K, all presets show the GPU working closer to its maximum capacity, with the frame rates being dictated almost entirely by the graphics card's rendering capabilities rather than the processor's throughput.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of the optimal settings for different priorities. For players targeting the highest possible frame rates at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an extraordinary 374 FPS. This is nearly 40% higher than the Medium preset's 269 FPS and 62% higher than the High preset's 223 FPS. However, the visual trade-off is significant, as Low settings typically disable many of the graphical features that make modern sports titles visually appealing.

The Medium preset emerges as the balanced choice for most scenarios. At 1080p, it delivers 269 FPS with a minimum of 229 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding sequences. At 1440p, the Medium preset produces 195 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K, the Medium preset achieves 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS, making it the only preset that maintains playable frame rates at the highest resolution without dipping below 100 FPS.

The High preset offers a marginal visual improvement over Medium but at a notable performance cost. At 1080p, it delivers 223 FPS, which is 17% lower than Medium. At 1440p, the High preset produces 161 FPS, a 17.4% reduction compared to Medium's 195 FPS. At 4K, High achieves 102 FPS, which is 17.1% lower than Medium. The consistent performance penalty across resolutions indicates that High settings add a fixed amount of rendering overhead that scales uniformly.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for players with 1080p displays or those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 143 FPS, which is still smooth for most users, but at 1440p, it drops to 104 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 66 FPS, which may feel less fluid in a fast-paced sports title. Given that the Medium preset at 4K delivers 123 FPS—nearly double the Ultra preset's 66 FPS—the data clearly favors Medium for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 plays a central role in determining the performance ceiling at higher resolutions. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The memory operates at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, which is sufficient for the textures and assets used in Undisputed across all tested resolutions and settings.

The GPU's clock speeds are notably high, with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. These clocks, combined with 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units, contribute to the card's ability to render the boxing arenas and character models efficiently. The 64 raster output units handle the final pixel output, and the measured pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s provide a theoretical foundation for the frame rates observed.

The RTX 4070's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the GPU is clearly not the bottleneck, as the frame rate of 374 FPS is likely limited by the CPU. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the GPU is almost certainly the limiting factor, as the 66 FPS result reflects the card's maximum throughput under maximum load. The data shows a clear transition zone around 1440p where the GPU begins to take over as the primary performance determinant.

The card's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present but are not specifically leveraged in the measured FPS data, as Undisputed does not appear to rely heavily on ray tracing or DLSS features in these benchmarks. The FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS provides ample compute capability for the game's physics and AI calculations, but the frame rate scaling suggests that memory bandwidth and fill rate are more critical factors at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 895th out of 3718 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the top 24.1% of all tested systems, indicating a strong but not elite performance level. The rank reflects the combination's ability to deliver high frame rates across most settings and resolutions, though it falls short of the very top-tier systems that likely feature more powerful GPUs.

The CPU's individual benchmark performance supports this ranking. The Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70879, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6511P with a score of 71051 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 with a score of 71370 (-0.7% delta), and the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a score of 70163 (1% delta). This indicates that the 265K is well-matched against other high-end processors, providing a solid foundation for gaming.

The GPU's individual performance is similarly strong but less dominant. The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a score of 37628 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a score of 37507 (0.4% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile with a score of 38135 (-1.3% delta). This suggests that the RTX 4070 sits in a competitive tier, capable of handling most modern games but not at the absolute top end.

The combination of a top-quartile CPU and a high-percentile GPU results in a system that can handle Undisputed with ease at most settings, with the 4K Ultra configuration being the only scenario where performance falls below 100 FPS. The rank of 895 out of 3718 reflects this balanced but not flagship-level capability.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for the highest frame rate?

A: The highest measured frame rate is 374 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. If you prefer higher visual quality, the Medium preset at 1080p delivers 269 FPS, which is still exceptionally high.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with the Medium preset, the system achieves 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS, which is smooth. At the High preset, it drops to 102 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 66 FPS, which may be less ideal for competitive play.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70879, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Xeon 6511P, 0.7% lower than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, and 1% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700KF.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4, 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, and 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at the Medium preset?

A: At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 269 FPS at 1080p to 195 FPS at 1440p, and then to 123 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the system more CPU-limited or GPU-limited in this game?

A: At lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 374 FPS result at 1080p Low. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with the Ultra preset dropping to 66 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset achieves 374 FPS, the Medium preset achieves 269 FPS with a minimum of 229 FPS and a maximum of 310 FPS, the High preset achieves 223 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves 143 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 231 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear reduction. The Low preset delivers 271 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 195 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS, the High preset delivers 161 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 104 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 27.5% for Low to 27.3% for Medium, showing a consistent scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is notably lower. The Low preset achieves 171 FPS, the Medium preset achieves 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS, the High preset achieves 102 FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves 66 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the entire dataset, highlighting the demanding nature of combining maximum settings with the highest resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K provides the computational foundation for this system. With 20 cores and 20 threads, the processor is well-equipped to handle the multi-threaded workloads of modern games. The base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz allow for strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for games that rely on a primary rendering thread. The processor's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, improving overall responsiveness.

The CPU's benchmark scores underscore its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35850 in multi-core and 2020 in single-core, while in Geekbench, it scores 23085 in multi-core and 2713 in single-core. These scores indicate that the 265K is more than sufficient for Undisputed, which is a sports title that likely does not stress the CPU as heavily as simulation or strategy games.

The CPU's role in the measured FPS data is most evident at 1080p with the Low preset. The 374 FPS result is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU is not being fully utilized at such low graphical demands. As resolution increases, the CPU's influence diminishes, and the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. This is confirmed by the narrowing FPS gap between presets at higher resolutions, where the GPU's rendering load becomes the dominant constraint.

The processor's 125 W TDP and 3 nm process node, manufactured by TSMC, provide efficient performance, allowing the system to maintain high frame rates without excessive power draw. The DDR5 memory support and dual-channel memory bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensure that the CPU has adequate data throughput to feed the GPU, further reducing the likelihood of CPU-induced bottlenecks in most gaming scenarios.