Undisputed

Undisputed is a sports title that often behaves differently from more demanding AAA releases, and the measured data for this combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 confirms that. The benchmark results reveal a system that is rarely stressed by the game’s engine, with frame rates that remain exceptionally high across all tested configurations. The analysis below breaks down how the game scales with resolution, what roles the CPU and GPU play in the final output, and which settings provide the most sensible experience based strictly on the recorded figures.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but significant drop as resolution increases, yet the absolute numbers remain high enough to suggest that neither component is being pushed to its limit. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 479 FPS, which is a remarkable figure that strongly indicates a CPU-bound scenario, as the GPU has very little work to do. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset, the frame rate drops to 346 FPS, a reduction of about 27.8% from the 1080p result. This is a substantial decline, but the raw number is still far beyond what most displays can handle, implying the GPU is taking on more work while the CPU still has headroom.

The trend continues at 4K with Low settings, where the average FPS falls to 219. This represents a 36.7% drop from the 1440p figure and a 54.3% drop from the 1080p figure. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows a total reduction of 260 FPS, which is a stark illustration of how resolution impacts performance. However, the fact that the system still averages over 200 FPS at 4K with Low settings suggests that the game is not particularly demanding on the GPU, and the CPU is likely still the primary limiter even at this higher resolution.

When examining the High preset, the scaling pattern changes slightly. At 1080p, the average FPS is 285, which drops to 206 at 1440p, a 27.7% decrease. At 4K, the average falls to 130 FPS, which is another 36.9% drop from 1440p. The total decline from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 155 FPS. The relative percentage drops are very similar to those seen at Low settings, which suggests that the scaling behavior is consistent regardless of the visual fidelity. The data indicates that the GPU becomes more of a factor at higher resolutions, but the game’s engine is efficient enough that the RTX 4080 can maintain playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra.

The Medium and Ultra presets further reinforce this trend. At Medium, the system achieves 345 FPS at 1080p, 249 FPS at 1440p, and 158 FPS at 4K. The drops are 27.8% and 36.5% respectively, mirroring the Low and High results almost exactly. At Ultra, the figures are 184 FPS at 1080p, 133 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27.7% and 36.8%, showing a remarkable consistency across all settings. This uniformity in scaling percentages suggests that the limiting factor changes smoothly with resolution, and the system remains balanced enough to avoid any sudden bottlenecks.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting component, as the frame rates are so high that the GPU is not fully utilized. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes more involved, but the relative consistency of the percentage drops indicates that the RTX 4080 is still not being maxed out. The game appears to be well-optimized, and the combination of this CPU and GPU is powerful enough to deliver high frame rates at any resolution, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration that drops below the 100 FPS mark.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit memory bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. In the context of Undisputed, this hardware is more than sufficient. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 84, which is the lowest recorded figure, but it is still well within the range of smooth gameplay for most users. The GPU’s boost clock of 2505 MHz and base clock of 2205 MHz are not particularly stressed by this title, as the game’s visual demands are not extreme.

The GPU’s 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores are likely underutilized in this sports game, which does not appear to rely heavily on ray tracing or complex shader effects. The data shows that even at 4K with Ultra settings, the RTX 4080 manages an average of 84 FPS, which is a strong result. Comparing this to the nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score that is only 0.1% higher, indicating that the performance difference between these two cards is negligible in synthetic tests. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% lower, showing that the RTX 4080 sits comfortably in a competitive position.

The memory capacity of 16 GB is not a limiting factor in this game, as the resolution and settings tested do not appear to require more than that. The memory clock of 1400 MHz, with an effective data rate of 22.4 Gbps, provides ample bandwidth for the game’s assets. The data suggests that the GPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions, where the CPU takes precedence, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s workload increases enough to bring the frame rate down to 84 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 4080 is capable, but the game’s engine does not push it to its absolute limits.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 86 against all GPUs further confirms its high-end status, but the measured results in Undisputed show that it is not being fully taxed. The Passmark G3D score of 34457 is a strong indicator of raw performance, yet the game only requires a fraction of this power to achieve high frame rates. The data implies that the RTX 4080 has significant headroom in this title, and users could potentially enable higher graphical features or use higher resolutions if the display supports it, without experiencing a major performance hit.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. In Undisputed, the CPU appears to be the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates at 1080p. The 479 FPS result at 1080p Low is a clear sign that the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU faster than the GPU can render them at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per core L2 cache provide ample data storage for the game’s logic, which is often the bottleneck in simulation-heavy sports titles. The Passmark single-thread score of 5068 indicates strong per-core performance, which is crucial for games that are not well-optimized for multi-threading. Undisputed appears to benefit from the CPU’s high boost clock, as the frame rates at 1080p are exceptionally high regardless of the settings preset.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 96 against all CPUs places it in the top tier, and its nearest rivals include server-grade processors like the Intel Xeon 6520P and AMD EPYC 4564P. The deltaPct values are very small, with the Xeon 6520P being exactly 0% different in average benchmark score, and the EPYC 4564P being 1.5% lower. This indicates that the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is competitive with enterprise-level hardware, which is impressive for a desktop part.

In the context of this game, the CPU’s role is to handle the game’s simulation and physics, which includes boxer movements, punch detection, and AI behavior. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the frame rate is so high that the GPU is likely idle for a significant portion of the time, waiting for the CPU to send new frames. As resolution increases, the GPU takes on more work, and the CPU’s influence on the final frame rate diminishes, but the data still shows high performance at 4K, indicating that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck even at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s 125W TDP is relatively modest for a 24-core part, and the 3nm process node from TSMC helps with efficiency. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU is not relevant for gaming with a dedicated GPU, but its presence does not hinder performance. The data suggests that the CPU is more than capable of handling this game, and its high single-thread performance is likely the reason for the exceptional 1080p results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 246th out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the top 6.6% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data indicates that this combo is among the best-performing setups for this game.

The rank is particularly impressive given that the RTX 4080 is an older card from the GeForce 40-series, while the CPU is a newer release. The fact that this combo outranks 3472 other configurations suggests that the CPU’s high single-thread performance is a significant advantage in this game. The nearest rival CPUs in synthetic benchmarks, such as the Intel Xeon 6520P, are server parts that may not have the same gaming-specific optimizations, which could explain why this combo ranks so highly.

The combo’s rank also reflects the balance between the two components. The CPU is powerful enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions, and the GPU is powerful enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the system is well-matched for this title, with no single component holding back the other. The 246th rank out of 3718 suggests that users with this configuration are getting near-top-tier performance, with only a small percentage of combos achieving higher frame rates.

The rank also implies that the game is not particularly demanding, as many combos with less powerful hardware would likely still achieve playable frame rates. However, the high rank indicates that this specific pairing extracts the maximum possible performance from the game, likely due to the CPU’s strong single-thread capabilities and the GPU’s high memory bandwidth. The data suggests that for users seeking the absolute best experience in Undisputed, this combo is a reliable choice.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest average FPS is 479, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080, making the performance difference negligible.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the primary limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rates are extremely high (e.g., 479 FPS at Low), indicating the GPU is not fully utilized.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 84, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 246th out of 3718 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 has a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, provided by 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is organized by resolution and settings, providing a clear picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 479 FPS on Low, 345 FPS on Medium, 285 FPS on High, and 184 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset includes minimum and maximum FPS values of 293 and 396, respectively, showing some variance but still maintaining a high average.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 346 FPS on Low, 249 FPS on Medium, 206 FPS on High, and 133 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again provides additional data, with a minimum of 212 FPS and a maximum of 286 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction across all settings, with the Low preset dropping by 133 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping by 51 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves 219 FPS on Low, 158 FPS on Medium, 130 FPS on High, and 84 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 134 FPS and a maximum of 181 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K results in a further reduction, with the Low preset dropping by 127 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping by 49 FPS. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration where the average FPS falls below 100, indicating that the system remains highly capable across all tested scenarios.

The complete breakdown by resolution and settings is as follows: at 1080p, the Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets produce 479, 345, 285, and 184 FPS respectively. At 1440p, the same presets produce 346, 249, 206, and 133 FPS. At 4K, the presets produce 219, 158, 130, and 84 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with full min and max data, showing a range of 293-396 FPS at 1080p, 212-286 FPS at 1440p, and 134-181 FPS at 4K. This data provides a comprehensive view of how the system performs under different loads.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset appears to offer the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 345 FPS, which is only 134 FPS lower than Low but provides significantly better visuals. At 1440p, Medium achieves 249 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS threshold, and at 4K, it maintains 158 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset also has the most detailed FPS data, with min and max values showing a stable range, indicating consistent performance.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays, the Low preset at 1080p provides the highest possible frame rate at 479 FPS, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The High preset at 1440p offers 206 FPS, which is a good middle ground for those who want better visuals without sacrificing too much performance. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with 1080p displays, where it achieves 184 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 133 FPS and at 4K it falls to 84 FPS, which may still be acceptable but is the least consistent option.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for most users, as it delivers high frame rates at all resolutions while providing a noticeable visual upgrade over Low. The High preset is a viable alternative for those who prioritize image quality, but the performance hit is more significant at 4K. The Ultra preset is best reserved for users with 1080p monitors who want maximum visual detail, as the frame rate at higher resolutions may not justify the graphical improvements. Overall, the measured results indicate that Medium and High presets offer the most sensible experiences, with Low being reserved for competitive play and Ultra for those with lower resolution displays.