Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 lands at rank 1184 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. That places this configuration in the 42nd percentile of all recorded combinations—a solidly mid-pack result for a sports title that leans more on frame rate consistency than raw graphical extremity. The data suggests this pairing is not chasing the top of the leaderboard but is far from struggling; it sits in a comfortable zone where most players would find the experience entirely serviceable.

What makes this rank interesting is the asymmetry between the two components. The CPU holds a 96th percentile position among all processors, while the GPU sits at just the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. In a game like Undisputed, where boxing rings and character models are the primary visual elements, the GPU naturally carries more weight in determining final performance. The rank of 1184 reflects that GPU-driven ceiling rather than any CPU limitation. The combo's position implies that if the graphics card were replaced with something stronger, this same processor could easily propel the pairing into the top 500 or better, given how much headroom the CPU appears to have.

GPU Role

The RTX 3070 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Undisputed, which is not typically associated with massive texture loads, this memory configuration proves adequate. The GPU's base clock runs at 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 1725 MHz, and the memory operates at 14 Gbps effective. These figures position the card as a capable mid-range performer, and the benchmark scores reflect that: a Passmark G3D score of 22214 places it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs.

The measured FPS data reveals how the GPU's characteristics interact with Undisputed's demands. At 1080p High settings, the card delivers 183 FPS average, which is well beyond what most displays can show. Even at 4K High, the average stays at 84 FPS, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's visual complexity at that resolution. The 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units provide enough raw compute to keep the frame rate playable across all tested settings. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 54 FPS, suggesting that the card's 96 ROPs become a limiting factor when the game pushes its most demanding visual effects.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the bottleneck resides. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 183 FPS at 1080p to 132 FPS at 1440p, then to 84 FPS at 4K. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial but not catastrophic decline. The pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the CPU's 24 cores and 24 threads are unlikely to become a constraint at any resolution in a game of this genre.

Looking at the Low preset tells an even more revealing story. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 308 FPS, which drops to 222 FPS at 1440p and 141 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at 4K Low the frame rate stays above 140 FPS suggests that the GPU has considerable headroom when the visual load is reduced. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is a 28% drop, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 36%. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU that is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count increases, further confirming the GPU-bound nature of this configuration in Undisputed.

The Medium preset shows the most balanced scaling of all settings. At 1080p Medium, the average is 221 FPS with a minimum of 188 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it reaches 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS. The min FPS values at Medium settings are notably close to the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe dips. This consistency suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is sufficient to maintain stable performance even as resolution increases, a sign that the 8 GB frame buffer is not being overwhelmed at Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium as the sweet spot for this combo, particularly for players targeting higher resolutions. At 4K Medium, the average of 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS provides a smooth experience that stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 17 FPS on average (from 101 to 84), which is a noticeable reduction for what may be a subtle visual improvement in a sports title. Conversely, dropping from Medium to Low at 4K gains 40 FPS (from 101 to 141), suggesting that Low settings leave significant performance on the table.

For 1440p users, High settings at 132 FPS average offer an excellent balance between visual fidelity and speed. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 85 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 36% reduction from High. Given that boxing games rely on quick reaction times, the higher frame rate at High settings is likely to feel more responsive than the marginal visual gains from Ultra. At 1080p, High at 183 FPS is the recommended choice, as the difference between High and Ultra (118 FPS) is a 35% drop that most players would not justify for the visual upgrade.

The data implies that the Ultra preset is designed for more powerful GPUs than the RTX 3070. At every resolution, Ultra produces the lowest frame rates, and the gap between Ultra and High widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap is 65 FPS (183 vs 118), at 1440p it is 47 FPS (132 vs 85), and at 4K it is 30 FPS (84 vs 54). This widening gap suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately tax the GPU's resources, making High the practical ceiling for this card in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 308 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings follow at 221 FPS with a minimum of 188 FPS and a maximum of 255 FPS. High settings reach 183 FPS, while Ultra drops to 118 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 190 FPS, demonstrating how dramatically settings affect performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings still achieve 222 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not yet stressed at this resolution with minimal visual effects. Medium settings produce 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. High settings deliver 132 FPS, and Ultra falls to 85 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 137 FPS, a narrower spread than at 1080p but still substantial.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more restrained. Low settings maintain 141 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium settings drop to 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 116 FPS. High settings reach 84 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra falls to 54 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 87 FPS, showing that the GPU's limitations become more apparent as pixel count increases.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 101 with a minimum of 86, which provides smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the average drops to 84 FPS, still playable. However, 4K Ultra falls to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for comfortable play.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 17208, placing it slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT by 0.7% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 by 1%. It trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5%. These margins are minimal, indicating the RTX 3070 performs similarly to these cards in synthetic benchmarks.

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

A: The data suggests 1440p is the optimal resolution. At High settings, the combo achieves 132 FPS average, which balances visual quality with high frame rates. At 4K, the performance is acceptable at Medium settings but requires compromises that may not be worth the resolution jump.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, placing it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound performance, indicating the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: How consistent are frame times at Medium settings?

A: The data shows strong consistency. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 188 against an average of 221. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 136 against an average of 160. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 86 against an average of 101. The min-to-avg ratio remains stable across resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The gap is substantial at all resolutions. At 1080p, Low achieves 308 FPS while Ultra achieves 118 FPS, a 190 FPS difference. At 1440p, the difference is 137 FPS (222 vs 85). At 4K, the difference narrows to 87 FPS (141 vs 54), showing that the GPU's limitations compress the performance range at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU's L3 cache is 36 MB shared, and it supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These specifications place it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 93785.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is likely minimal given the game's genre. Boxing simulations typically rely more on physics calculations and AI opponent behavior than on massive multi-threaded workloads. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44253 and single-core score of 2439 demonstrate strong performance in both threaded and single-threaded tasks. The Passmark single-thread score of 5068 further confirms that the processor can handle the game's primary thread without becoming a bottleneck.

The nearest rivals to this CPU in terms of average benchmark score are all server-class processors: the Intel Xeon 6520P with a delta of 0%, the AMD EPYC 4564P at -1.5%, the AMD EPYC 9175F at -1.9%, and the AMD EPYC 4565P at -2.1%. This proximity to enterprise hardware underscores the CPU's high-end positioning. For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's 24 threads provide ample capacity for any background tasks, streaming, or additional applications running alongside the game, ensuring that the GPU remains the sole determinant of frame rate in this configuration.