Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a mobile combination aimed at delivering a smooth 1080p experience in Undisputed. The benchmark data shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings, with the CPU and GPU both playing distinct roles depending on where you land on the spectrum.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 200 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 144 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 91 FPS. This represents a 55% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is a substantial hit but leaves the game playable at higher resolutions when the graphical load is kept light.

The scaling becomes more severe at higher quality presets. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 119 FPS at 1080p to 86 FPS at 1440p, and further to 54 FPS at 4K. That is a 54.6% drop from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra preset shows the steepest curve: 76 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and a demanding 35 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combination is not suited for maximum fidelity at 4K.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the high frame rates, especially the 144 FPS and 200 FPS results at Medium and Low respectively, indicate that the CPU and GPU are working together efficiently without a single clear bottleneck. However, the drastic reduction in FPS as resolution climbs to 4K points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint. The RTX 5050's memory bandwidth and compute resources are simply being saturated by the pixel count at 4K, particularly on High and Ultra presets. The 1080p results, on the other hand, show headroom, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU fast enough to produce frame rates well above 100 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz. Its 2560 shading units and 80 TMUs are the primary drivers of its rasterization performance in this title.

In Undisputed, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth appear sufficient for the 1080p and 1440p measurements, as the average FPS at those resolutions is consistently above 76 FPS even at Ultra settings. The 8 GB frame buffer is not a limiting factor in the measured data, as there is no indication of stutter or a sudden performance cliff at higher resolutions. The 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth is clearly adequate for the game's texture streaming and geometry loads at these settings.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced at 4K. The average FPS at 4K High is 54, and at 4K Ultra it is 35. This aligns with the GPU's percentile ranking of 66 versus all other GPUs, which places it in the mid-range tier. The compute performance, measured at 13.17 TFLOPS FP32, is not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with the more demanding presets. The data indicates that the RTX 5050 is a capable 1080p and 1440p performer for this game, but its 4K capabilities are limited to Low or Medium settings for a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

When compared to other tested hardware combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and the RTX 5050 sits at rank 2245 out of 2813 total combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested pairs, which is an important context for the FPS numbers. While the absolute performance is sufficient for 1080p gaming, the combination is not competitive with higher-end desktop or mobile pairings that would occupy the top ranks.

The CPU's individual standing helps explain this ranking. The Core Ultra 9 185H has an average benchmark score of 35670, which puts it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with a score of 35719 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 7 250H with 35728 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with 35802 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with 35909 (0.7% higher). These are all very close scores, indicating that the CPU is well within a competitive band of mid-to-high-end processors.

However, the GPU holds the combo back. The RTX 5050's average benchmark score is 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL with a score of 21153 (0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M with 21237 (1% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile with 21379 (1.6% higher). The fact that the GPU is competing with older and integrated-class parts like the RX Vega M GL and HD 8970M, despite being a modern Blackwell chip, highlights that its raw performance is modest. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2502 and PassMark G3D score of 17326 reinforce this position. The combo rank of 2245 is a direct consequence of pairing a high-percentile CPU with a mid-percentile GPU, resulting in a system that is CPU-heavy in its composition.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The measured data shows an average of 91 FPS at 4K Low and 66 FPS at 4K Medium. At High settings, the average drops to 54 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 35 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, you would need to stick to Low or Medium presets.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU pairing?

A: The data indicates that 1080p is the sweet spot. At 1080p, all presets from Low to High are above 76 FPS, with Medium achieving 144 FPS and Low reaching 200 FPS. Even 1440p is viable, with Medium achieving 104 FPS and High achieving 86 FPS, making it a strong secondary option for those with a higher-resolution monitor.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its closest rivals in raw performance?

A: The RTX 5050's average benchmark score is 21035. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237, which is 1% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379, which is 1.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713, which is 1.6% lower than the 5050. This shows the 5050 is statistically tied with these parts, with performance deltas of less than 2% in either direction.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: The benchmark results do not suggest a CPU bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions. At 1080p, the combo produces frame rates exceeding 119 FPS on High settings, which indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where the graphical load outpaces the GPU's ability to render, rather than the CPU's ability to process game logic.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 144 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 55 FPS. This is a significant difference of 89 FPS, representing a 61.8% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings. The Medium preset sits in between at 104 FPS.

Q: How does this combo's ranking compare to the total number of tested combos?

A: This specific pairing is ranked 2245 out of a total of 2813 tested combinations. This places it in the 20th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 80% of the other tested systems in the database perform better. This is a low ranking, primarily due to the GPU's modest performance tier.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience that prioritizes high frame rates, the Medium preset at 1080p is the most compelling choice. The data shows an average of 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. This provides a smooth, fast experience that is well above the 60 FPS standard and suitable for competitive play. The minimum FPS of 122 also indicates that there is no significant stuttering, ensuring a consistent feel.

If you prefer higher visual fidelity and have a 1440p monitor, the High preset at 1440p offers a strong compromise. It maintains an average of 86 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset at 1440p offers an even higher average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS, making it the better choice for a locked 60 FPS or higher experience with room to spare. The 4K options are only recommended for those who prioritize resolution over frame rate; the Low preset at 4K is the only one that provides a consistently smooth 91 FPS average. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended for a competitive or smooth experience, as it drops the average FPS to 76 at 1080p, 55 at 1440p, and 35 at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor from the Meteor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It features a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. This is a high-end mobile CPU, as evidenced by its 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to ensure that game logic, physics, and AI calculations are processed quickly enough to not bottleneck the GPU. The benchmark data suggests it performs this role admirably. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 200, which is a very high ceiling that many desktop CPUs would struggle to reach. This indicates that the CPU has significant headroom and is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

The CPU's strong multi-core performance, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17984.5 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 11657, ensures that background tasks and the game's threading model are handled efficiently. The single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1810.5, which is crucial for games that rely on a few heavily loaded threads. The data shows that while the RTX 5050 defines the performance ceiling at higher resolutions, the Core Ultra 9 185H provides a robust foundation that allows the system to reach its maximum potential at 1080p and 1440p, confirming its role as a supporting but non-limiting component in this configuration.