Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a comprehensive performance profile in Undisputed, with the benchmark data showing a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets. The measured FPS values indicate that this pairing is capable of high refresh-rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K performance depends heavily on the selected quality preset. The following analysis breaks down the data from the FACT PACK to interpret how the CPU and GPU contribute to the final frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rates with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 288.9 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440, the same Low preset yields 208.1 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 133.7 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 125.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 79.1 FPS. This represents a significant performance cost for the highest quality settings.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, as the average FPS varies dramatically between presets, ranging from 110.9 at Ultra to 288.9 at Low. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 7060 in Cinebench R23 indicates it can feed frames quickly.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 133.7 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 92.8 FPS. This is a 40.9 FPS difference, showing that even modest settings changes have a large impact at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank in the game?

A: The combination ranks 765 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the middle of the pack for overall performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded capability?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 50009 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 21003 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, indicating robust parallel processing power that supports high frame pacing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node. It features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 2280 MHz, with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and it contains 3840 shading units. In the Passmark G3D benchmark, it scores 20891, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 30109, with its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, having an identical average score with a deltaPct of 0. This indicates the RTX 5060 is competitively positioned against similar hardware.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s role is clearly demonstrated by the scaling of frame rates with settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS jumps from 110.9 at Ultra to 172.3 at High, a 61.4 FPS increase. This trend continues up the resolution ladder; at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields 79.1 FPS, while Low reaches 208.1 FPS. The most demanding scenario is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS falls to 53.8. The data shows that the RTX 5060’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-refresh gaming at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, especially with higher quality presets. The pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s support the observed performance, as the GPU struggles to maintain 60 FPS only at the highest resolution and settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-S architecture. 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 benchmarks show strong single-thread performance, scoring 711 in Cinebench R15 single-core and 7060 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its multi-core scores are equally impressive, with 50009 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 58838 in Passmark multithread. The processor ranks in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79102. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, scores 79240, a deltaPct of -0.2, showing near-identical performance.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU’s high clock speeds and core count ensure that it does not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 288.9 FPS, a frame rate that would be impossible without a strong CPU to process game logic and physics. The Passmark physics score of 3826 and integer math score of 143387 indicate strong computational throughput. The CPU’s dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth also provides ample data transfer for the GPU. However, the data suggests that at 4K with Ultra settings, the GPU’s workload becomes so heavy that the CPU’s performance headroom is not fully utilized, as the frame rate drops to 53.8 FPS, indicating the RTX 5060 is the primary constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings yield 288.9 FPS, Medium yields 208.4 FPS, High yields 172.3 FPS, and Ultra yields 110.9 FPS. This shows a clear linear progression where each step up in quality costs a significant number of frames. At 2560x1440, the averages are 208.1 FPS for Low, 149.6 FPS for Medium, 125.4 FPS for High, and 79.1 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is 24.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 46.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops considerably. The Low preset averages 133.7 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset averages 92.8 FPS, and the High preset averages 76.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, with an average of 53.8 FPS. This data indicates that the RTX 5060 can handle 4K gaming in Undisputed as long as settings are not maxed out. The jump from 1080p Low to 4K Low represents a 155.2 FPS drop, highlighting the massive increase in GPU load at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 quadruples the pixel count, and the benchmark data reflects this strain. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 288.9 at 1080p to 208.1 at 1440p, a 28% reduction, and further drops to 133.7 at 4K, a 54% reduction from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 5060’s rendering capabilities are stretched as pixel count increases. At Ultra settings, the drop is even more pronounced: from 110.9 FPS at 1080p to 79.1 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 53.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 51.5% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

The data reveals that the limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU’s strong single-thread score of 4904 in Passmark single-thread can keep up with the rendering demands. At 4K, the GPU becomes overwhelmingly the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 53.8 FPS at Ultra settings. The consistent FPS drops across all settings when moving to higher resolutions confirm that the RTX 5060’s 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are the constraining factors, not the CPU. The CPU’s 20 cores and high boost clock of 5.50 GHz remain underutilized at 4K, as the GPU is unable to output frames faster than the measured values.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 172.3 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. The Ultra preset at 110.9 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing image quality, but the 61.4 FPS drop from High is substantial. For competitive play, the Medium preset at 208.4 FPS provides a smoother experience, though visual fidelity is reduced.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 125.4 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains a high refresh rate while delivering solid visuals. The Medium preset at 149.6 FPS is also a strong option for those seeking higher frame rates. The Ultra preset at 79.1 FPS is playable but does not fully utilize high-refresh displays. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 92.8 FPS is the best experience, as it stays well above 60 FPS while offering reasonable quality. The High preset at 76.6 FPS is acceptable, but the Ultra preset at 53.8 FPS should be avoided for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that for 4K, dropping from Ultra to High yields a 22.8 FPS improvement, while dropping to Medium yields an additional 16.2 FPS, making Medium the sweet spot for frame rate and quality.