Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a dominant performance in Undisputed, placing in the 83rd percentile of all tested combinations. With a combo rank of 268 out of 1580, this system sits comfortably in the top tier, making it an exceptionally strong choice for high-refresh-rate boxing gameplay. The data indicates that this pairing is overkill for most competitive scenarios, yet it provides a substantial buffer for future updates or more demanding titles.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 268 out of 1580 tested configurations places it in the top 17% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing, but it is not the absolute pinnacle; there is a meaningful group of more powerful combos above it. The ranking suggests that while this pairing is excellent for Undisputed, it is not the ultimate enthusiast setup. The CPU’s percentile of 97 versus all CPUs indicates that the processor is a top-tier component, while the GPU’s percentile of 84 shows it is very good, but slightly less exceptional relative to the entire GPU landscape.

When examining the CPU’s nearest rivals, the performance delta is razor-thin. The Core Ultra 7 265K trails the Core Ultra 7 265KF by a negligible 0.2%, and it is also 0.2% behind the Core i9-14900KF. The gap widens slightly to 0.9% against the Core i9-14900K and 1.2% versus the AMD EPYC 7413. These figures reveal that the 265K is essentially performance-equivalent to its closest competitors, with the differences being within the margin of error for synthetic benchmarks. The GPU side tells a similar story, with the RTX 4070 SUPER being 0.2% behind the RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, while leading the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the Tesla M40 by 1.6%.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, and at 4K, it is the only setting that drops below the 100 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate is 73.4 FPS, which is still playable but not optimal for a fast-paced sports title. The High preset at 4K offers a much better experience at 115.8 FPS, representing a 58% improvement over Ultra. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is recommended for 4K displays.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves an excellent 183 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 218.3 FPS. For competitive play on 1440p monitors, the High preset provides a smooth and visually rich experience without sacrificing responsiveness. The data indicates that the Ultra preset at 1440p, with 118.6 FPS, is still very playable, but the jump to High at 183 FPS is substantial. For 1080p users, the High preset delivers 248.1 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display. The Low preset at 1080p hits 417.7 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely not worth the extra frames when High already exceeds 240 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p High, the system produces 248.1 FPS, which drops to 183 FPS at 1440p and further to 115.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 26% performance hit when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and an additional 37% reduction when jumping from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear, suggesting that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

The data strongly indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 417.7 FPS, which is a phenomenal frame rate that most CPUs would struggle to feed. The fact that the 265K can sustain such high frame rates at the lowest settings demonstrates that its 20 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for Undisputed. The performance drop from Low to Ultra at the same resolution (from 417.7 to 158 FPS) is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload, not the CPU. This suggests that the limiting component for visual quality is the graphics card, while the CPU has ample headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 4K resolution, the settings have a dramatic impact on performance. The Low preset produces an average of 191.5 FPS, which is an impressive figure for 4K. The Medium preset drops to 138.4 FPS, a 28% reduction from Low. The High preset further reduces the frame rate to 115.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 73.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a substantial 118.1 FPS, highlighting the heavy graphical demands of the Ultra settings.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates are significantly higher across all settings. The Low preset achieves 303.5 FPS, while Medium reaches 218.3 FPS. The High preset delivers 183 FPS, and the Ultra preset provides 118.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 185 FPS difference, showing that even at the lower resolution, the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load. At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 417.7 FPS, Medium hits 298.2 FPS, High produces 248.1 FPS, and Ultra still manages 158 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames, but even the most demanding configuration at 1080p remains highly playable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is rated at 2475 MHz, and it contains 7168 shading units. The benchmark results for this GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 29995, which is a strong indicator of its rasterization performance. The data suggests that the 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Undisputed at all tested settings and resolutions, as there are no signs of memory-related performance degradation.

The GPU’s role in this combo is clearly the primary driver of frame rate differences between settings. The measured FPS drops proportionally with increased graphical fidelity, which is expected for a title with demanding visual effects. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance at 4K High (115.8 FPS) is particularly notable, as it demonstrates the card’s ability to handle high-resolution gaming with reasonable settings. The GPU’s 84th percentile ranking versus all GPUs indicates that it is a solid upper-midrange performer, but not a flagship. The nearest rival data shows that the RTX A6000 is only 0.2% ahead, making the 4070 SUPER an exceptionally well-positioned card for this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 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 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 30 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50009 and single-core score of 7060 demonstrate its high computational throughput. The Passmark multithread score of 58838 further confirms its strong multi-threaded capabilities.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU appears to be underutilized. The game does not seem to be heavily threaded, as evidenced by the minimal performance difference between the 1080p Low and 1080p High presets when considering CPU load. The 265K’s high single-core performance ensures that the game’s primary thread is never a bottleneck, even at the highest frame rates. The CPU’s 97th percentile ranking versus all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors, and its nearest rivals show that it is within 1.2% of the top performers. The data implies that this CPU provides a massive performance headroom for this game, ensuring consistent frame times even in the most chaotic in-ring moments.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in Undisputed?*

A: No. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 417.7 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU far more frames than necessary. The CPU’s high single-core score of 7060 in Cinebench R23 ensures it does not limit performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 4K display?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 is recommended, as it delivers an average of 115.8 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 73.4 FPS, which is a significant reduction for marginal visual gains.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Core Ultra 7 265KF?

A: The 265K is only 0.2% behind the 265KF in average benchmark score, making the performance difference negligible for real-world gaming.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM cause any issues in this game?

A: No. The measured FPS shows consistent performance across all settings and resolutions, with no evidence of VRAM limitations or stuttering.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1440p playable?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 118.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and suitable for most high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: The Low preset achieves 417.7 FPS, which is 259.7 FPS higher than the Ultra preset’s 158 FPS. This highlights the substantial GPU workload difference between the two presets.