Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a top-tier combination for Undisputed, securing the 86th position out of 2,813 tested combos. This places the pairing in the 97th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it delivers performance that is superior to the vast majority of configurations analyzed for this title. The data suggests a system built to handle the game with significant headroom, even at the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 86 out of 2,813 is a strong indicator of this pairing's capability in Undisputed. With over 2,700 other combinations ranked below it, this system sits firmly in the top tier for this specific game. This high rank is not surprising given the individual components' standings; the CPU holds a 96th percentile ranking against all CPUs, and the GPU holds a 92nd percentile ranking against all GPUs. The combination of two top-tier components results in a system that is exceptionally well-suited for the game's demands.

The performance of the CPU, as measured by its average benchmark score of 93,785, is almost identical to that of the Intel Xeon 6520P, which scores 93,786. This places the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus in a very competitive position against server-grade silicon. It is also only 1.5% behind the AMD EPYC 4564P and 1.9% behind the AMD EPYC 9175F. This data shows that for general processing power, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is in the same league as these high-core-count workstation processors, which reflects its architecture.

Similarly, the GPU's average benchmark score of 79,842 places it in close proximity to the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79,605. The RTX 5090 is a mere 0.3% ahead of that professional-grade card in this aggregate metric. It also holds a 1.1% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. While these are aggregate scores, they provide a baseline for understanding the raw computational power of the components, which translates into the high frame rates seen in the measured FPS data for Undisputed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed powerhouse of this configuration, and its specifications are central to understanding its performance in Undisputed. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The GPU is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This immense memory pool and bandwidth are critical for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes without bottlenecking.

The GPU's clock speeds are also substantial, with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. These high frequencies, combined with 21,760 shading units, allow the card to achieve a peak FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is what enables the system to push such high average frame rates, even at 4K resolution. The card's high pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s further underscore its ability to fill frames rapidly.

In the context of Undisputed, the RTX 5090's role is to ensure that the game's visual fidelity is never compromised by performance. The data shows that even at 3840x2160 with High settings, the system can maintain an average of 148 FPS. The GPU is clearly the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions and settings, as the frame rate scales significantly with changes to these parameters. The card's 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs are well-utilized in a sports title that likely has complex character models and arena environments.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus provides the processing foundation for this system. This "Arrow Lake Refresh" chip is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC and features a robust configuration of 24 cores and 24 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, which can boost up to 5.50 GHz, allowing for both high multi-core throughput and strong single-core performance. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache provides a large pool of fast memory for game data, and its dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth ensures the CPU has enough data to feed the powerful GPU.

While the GPU handles the heavy lifting of rendering, the CPU is responsible for the game's simulation and logic. In a sports game like Undisputed, this includes physics for fighter movements, AI for opponent behavior, and game state management. The CPU's strong single-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,439, is crucial for these tasks, which are often not perfectly parallelized. The multi-core might of the CPU is also on display with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,253, ensuring that background processes and complex game logic don't cause stutters.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals shows it is a balanced and capable gaming processor. Its average benchmark score of 93,785, while close to server CPUs, shows that it has the headroom to support a flagship GPU. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this configuration at most settings, as the frame rate scales more dramatically with GPU-focused changes like resolution. However, its strong single-threaded capabilities ensure that gameplay remains consistent and responsive.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combination performs across different resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the system is massively over-provisioned. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 542 FPS. This drops to 390 FPS on Medium, 323 FPS on High, and 208 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings, and the CPU's performance is being showcased.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but begin to show more scaling with settings. The Low preset sees an average of 392 FPS, while Medium produces 282 FPS, and High delivers 233 FPS. The Ultra setting at this resolution averages 150 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is still substantial, but the progression shows the GPU starting to take on a more significant workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully engaged. The Low preset still manages an impressive 248 FPS average, but the demands of higher settings become clear. Medium settings see the average drop to 178 FPS, with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS. High settings produce 148 FPS, and Ultra is the most demanding, with an average of 95 FPS. The data here shows a clear and consistent decline in performance as the settings increase, which is expected with the increased pixel count and graphical fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the system hits 542 FPS. This drops to 392 FPS at 1440p Low, a 27.7% decrease, and further to 248 FPS at 4K Low, a 54.2% decrease from the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings. For instance, on High settings, the frame rate goes from 323 FPS at 1080p to 233 FPS at 1440p (a 27.9% drop) and then to 148 FPS at 4K (a 54.2% drop from 1080p).

This consistent scaling pattern is a classic sign of a GPU-bound system at higher resolutions. As the resolution increases, the GPU has to render exponentially more pixels, which directly impacts its frame output. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly the same percentage between resolution steps, regardless of the settings preset, suggests that the GPU's rendering capability is the primary limiting factor at 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that they might be approaching the CPU's maximum output, but the dramatic scaling with resolution confirms the GPU is the performance arbiter for most of the tested scenarios.

The data also shows that the RTX 5090 has enough power to maintain high frame rates even at 4K for this title. The jump from 4K High (148 FPS) to 4K Ultra (95 FPS) is a 35.8% drop, which is a significant cost for the highest visual fidelity. This shows that while the GPU is powerful, the Ultra preset is still demanding enough to noticeably impact performance, suggesting that players on high-refresh-rate 4K monitors might prefer the High preset for a smoother experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and preference for frame rate over visual fidelity. For players with 1080p displays, even the Ultra preset is highly playable, with an average of 208 FPS. However, to maximize the potential of a high-refresh-rate monitor, the High preset at 323 FPS or even Medium at 390 FPS would be excellent choices. The data suggests that at 1080p, there is no performance risk, and users can choose settings based purely on visual preference.

For 1440p users, the system is also in a very comfortable position. The Ultra preset at 150 FPS is still exceptionally smooth and would be suitable for most gaming monitors. For those with 240Hz or higher refresh rate displays, the High preset at 233 FPS offers a better balance. The Medium preset at 282 FPS is another viable option if even higher frame rates are desired. All settings at this resolution provide a premium experience.

At 4K, the choice becomes more strategic. The High preset, with an average of 148 FPS, appears to be the sweet spot for a high-refresh-rate 4K experience. It delivers a frame rate that is well above the 144Hz threshold for many monitors. The Medium preset at 178 FPS offers even more headroom, but the visual difference between Medium and High may be noticeable. The Ultra preset, while beautiful at 95 FPS, may be better suited for players who prioritize image quality over maximum smoothness and are on a 60Hz or 120Hz display. The data points to High as the recommended preset for the best overall experience at 4K, as it provides high visual fidelity without sacrificing the fluidity that the powerful GPU is capable of delivering.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Undisputed?

A: The combination is ranked 86th out of 2,813 tested combos, placing it in the top tier of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5090 compared to its closest benchmark rival in this data?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79,842, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB's score of 79,605.

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved by this system at 4K resolution?

A: The highest average frame rate at 3840x2160 is 248 FPS, which is achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the High settings preset averages 233 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 150 FPS, a difference of 83 FPS.

Q: Does the data suggest the GPU or CPU is the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. Frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, and the RTX 5090's performance is the primary driver of these changes.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo at any setting?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 95 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.