Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, placing in the top 20% of tested configurations. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but possesses enough CPU headroom to push massive frame rates at 1080p. This pairing is a strong candidate for high-refresh-rate boxing action.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern: performance scales down as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline reveals the system's bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces a staggering 405.3 FPS. This number is so high that it strongly suggests the CPU is the primary limiter at this resolution. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 296.1 FPS, a 27% reduction, while 4K Low yields 188.7 FPS, a 53% drop from the 1080p figure.

The scaling pattern changes dramatically when we look at higher graphical presets. At Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 154.5 FPS at 1080p to 110.5 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 72.5 FPS at 4K (a 53% drop from 1080p). This consistent percentage drop across all settings indicates that the RTX 5070 is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is working at full capacity. The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit bus are likely being saturated by the higher resolution and texture demands.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, which is typical. At 1080p, the difference between Low (405.3 FPS) and Ultra (154.5 FPS) is 250.8 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 116.2 FPS (188.7 vs 72.5). This confirms that the GPU becomes more dominant in the performance equation at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role diminishes. The RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the key driver here, and it is clearly insufficient to maintain triple-digit frame rates at 4K Ultra in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz provide the raw speed necessary for high-FPS gaming. The data shows that this CPU is not the bottleneck in Undisputed at most settings, as evidenced by the massive frame rates achieved at 1080p Low (405.3 FPS). The processor's single-thread performance, as measured by its 7,060-point Cinebench R23 single-core score, is clearly sufficient to feed the GPU.

The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 threads are more than adequate for a sports title like Undisputed, which likely does not scale well beyond a handful of cores. The benchmark results confirm this: the CPU sits at the 97th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,102. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, scores a nearly identical 79,240, a mere 0.2% difference. This indicates that the 265K is performing exactly as expected for its class.

The fact that the 265K maintains a 97th percentile ranking while the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 4K suggests that the CPU is not holding the system back. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the CPU's role is most critical, the system still achieves 154.5 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The data indicates that for this game, the 265K provides a stable, high-performance foundation that allows the RTX 5070 to operate at its full potential without CPU-induced frame drops.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 173.4 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is a very playable frame rate, comfortably above 144 Hz, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is this CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops to 72.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the CPU remains in the 97th percentile of all CPUs. The significant drop from 1080p Ultra (154.5 FPS) to 4K Ultra (72.5 FPS) is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41,687. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 41,610, a negligible 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 41,441, which is 0.6% lower than the 5070.

*Q: Can this system achieve 240 FPS in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, at 1080p with High settings, the system averages 240.3 FPS. At 1080p Low, it goes even higher to 405.3 FPS. However, at 1440p High, it drops to 173.4 FPS, so 240 FPS is only achievable at 1080p.

Q: What is the performance difference between the 265K and the 265KF?

A: The difference is negligible. The 265K has an average benchmark score of 79,102, while the 265KF scores 79,240. This represents a 0.2% difference, which is within the margin of error for benchmarking and will not be noticeable in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maximize frame rate?

A: According to the data, 1080p with Low settings yields the highest average FPS at 405.3. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p with High settings at 173.4 FPS offers an excellent experience, provided your monitor supports it.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 317th out of 1,580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 20% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-to-high-end pairing. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this system, where neither component is severely mismatched for the other.

The high ranking is driven by the CPU's excellent 97th percentile score and the GPU's respectable 83rd percentile score. While the GPU is not the absolute fastest available, its performance is more than sufficient for this game at most settings. The combo's rank suggests that it outperforms a significant majority of systems, including those with older flagship GPUs or CPUs. The data shows that this pairing is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the frame rates above 200 FPS at those resolutions on Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on your display's refresh rate and resolution. For 4K displays, the High preset provides the best balance, yielding 112.9 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS standard and close to 120 Hz for smoother motion. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 72.5 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices significant frame rate for marginal visual gains. For 1440p, the High preset at 173.4 FPS is the sweet spot, providing excellent fluidity for 144 Hz monitors. If you have a 240 Hz display, the Medium preset at 210.7 FPS is a better choice, as it pushes the frame rate higher while maintaining reasonable visual fidelity.

For 1080p users, the High preset at 240.3 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it matches the 240 Hz refresh rate of many high-end monitors. The Medium preset at 289.6 FPS offers even more headroom, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often more noticeable at 1080p. The Ultra preset at 154.5 FPS is still excellent, ensuring a smooth experience on any 144 Hz monitor. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate (405.3 FPS at 1080p) is prioritized over visuals. In summary, the High preset is the best all-around choice, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination in Undisputed:

1920x1080:

• Low: 405.3 FPS
• Medium: 289.6 FPS
• High: 240.3 FPS
• Ultra: 154.5 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 296.1 FPS
• Medium: 210.7 FPS
• High: 173.4 FPS
• Ultra: 110.5 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 188.7 FPS
• Medium: 133.3 FPS
• High: 112.9 FPS
• Ultra: 72.5 FPS

This breakdown shows a clear hierarchy: frame rates decrease as both resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The most significant performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, where the frame rate falls by over 100 FPS. The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra, suggesting that the Ultra preset has a disproportionately high performance cost for this game. The 4K Ultra result of 72.5 FPS is the only sub-100 FPS measurement, indicating that this is the only configuration that strains the system.