Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a broadly playable experience in Undisputed, a sports title that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured frame rates show a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with high refresh rates, while 4K requires careful settings selection to stay smooth. The data set includes 12 measured configurations spanning three resolutions and four quality presets, with the combo ranking 1861st out of 2813 tested combinations.

FAQ

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

A: 2560x1440 provides the best balance, with 122 FPS at Medium settings and 101 FPS at High settings. At 1920x1080, the system reaches 169 FPS at Medium and 140 FPS at High, while 3840x2160 drops to 77 FPS at Medium and 64 FPS at High.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has an average benchmark score of 35670, which places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35719) and 0.2% of the Intel Core 7 250H (35728). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (35909) by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic benchmark standing relative to alternatives?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 26331 on average, with the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) 0.3% higher and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) sits 1.2% lower.

Q: What frame rates can players expect at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces 41 FPS on average. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and the lowest frame rate in the entire data set.

Q: Does the CPU show strength in multi-threaded workloads?

A: Yes. The CPU scores 17984.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 29376 in Passmark multithread. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with 1810.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3697 in Passmark single-thread.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth factor into 4K performance?

A: The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration handles 4K at 64 FPS on High settings but drops to 41 FPS at Ultra, suggesting the memory subsystem becomes a limiting factor at the highest preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB206 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die, with 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, while memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer on a 128-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key specification for understanding 4K behavior in Undisputed.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks show a 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 20891 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628. In Geekbench, the GPU achieves 112787 in OpenCL and 113321 in Vulkan. These numbers indicate a mid-range mobile-class GPU that performs well at 1080p and 1440p but faces challenges at 4K Ultra settings. The measured FPS data in Undisputed confirms this pattern: at 1080p, the GPU delivers 235 FPS on Low settings and 90 FPS on Ultra, while at 4K, it produces 107 FPS on Low but only 41 FPS on Ultra.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes relevant when examining the 4K results. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 64 FPS at High to 41 FPS at Ultra, a 36% reduction. This suggests that the Ultra preset likely exceeds the comfortable VRAM allocation or the GPU's compute capacity at this resolution. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, while substantial for a 128-bit interface, may also contribute to the diminishing returns at higher settings. The GPU's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides enough raw compute for 1080p and 1440p gaming but appears stretched at 4K Ultra.

The RTX 5060's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550, both scoring within 0.3% of the RTX 5060's average. This places the GPU in a competitive mid-range segment. The measured results in Undisputed, however, show better performance than those synthetic comparisons might suggest, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU can fully utilize its resources.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Medium settings, frame rates drop from 169 FPS at 1080p to 122 FPS at 1440p, a 28% reduction, and then further to 77 FPS at 4K, another 37% reduction from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count grows, which is expected for a game with rendering demands tied to resolution.

At High settings, the pattern holds: 140 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 28% from 1080p to 1440p and 37% from 1440p to 4K, closely matching the Medium settings scaling. This consistency suggests that the rendering pipeline handles these quality levels similarly, with resolution being the primary variable affecting performance.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the system manages 90 FPS, which drops to 65 FPS at 1440p (28% reduction) and then to 41 FPS at 4K (37% reduction). The 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS is the only configuration in the data set that falls below 60 FPS, making it marginal for smooth gameplay. Low settings, by contrast, scale from 235 FPS at 1080p to 170 FPS at 1440p (28% reduction) and 107 FPS at 4K (37% reduction).

The uniform percentage drops across all settings presets indicate that the limiting component at higher resolutions is the GPU itself, not the CPU or memory subsystem. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling would be less pronounced because the CPU workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The consistent 28% and 37% reductions point to a GPU-bound scenario at 1440p and 4K, while 1080p likely allows the CPU to have a more significant role in determining frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 235 FPS average, which is the peak performance in the entire data set. Medium settings yield 169 FPS with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 194 FPS. High settings drop to 140 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 90 FPS. All 1080p configurations exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making this resolution suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction. Low settings average 170 FPS, Medium settings average 122 FPS with a range of 104 to 140 FPS, High settings average 101 FPS, and Ultra settings average 65 FPS. Every 1440p configuration stays above 60 FPS, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining a playable frame rate. The Medium settings result of 122 FPS provides a particularly good experience for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the system's limits. Low settings average 107 FPS, which remains highly playable. Medium settings average 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS, keeping the experience smooth. High settings average 64 FPS, just above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings, however, drop to 41 FPS, which falls below the playability threshold for most users. The 4K Ultra configuration is the only measured setting that fails to maintain 60 FPS.

The Medium settings data includes min and max FPS values, which provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 144 to 194 FPS, a 50 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 104 to 140 FPS, a 36 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range tightens further to 66 to 89 FPS, a 23 FPS spread. This pattern suggests that higher resolutions reduce the variability in frame times, likely because the GPU becomes the consistent bottleneck rather than having CPU-side fluctuations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at Intel. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 45 W. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17984.5 and a single-core score of 1810.5. Geekbench results show 11657 multi-core and 1794 single-core. Passmark tests deliver 29376 in multithread and 3697 in single-thread. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35670 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35719, 0.1% higher) and Intel Core 7 250H (35728, 0.2% higher).

For Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p results where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low settings. At 235 FPS, the CPU must maintain game logic, physics, and AI processing at a rapid pace. The 22 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's background tasks, while the single-thread performance of 1810.5 in Cinebench R23 ensures that primary game logic threads have sufficient processing power.

The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for gaming scenarios where frame rates are high. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 235 FPS, which translates to a frame time of approximately 4.3 milliseconds. This tight frame budget requires the CPU to deliver consistent performance without stutters. The 24 MB of L3 cache helps maintain data locality for frequently accessed game state.

As resolution increases, the CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU. At 4K, frame rates drop to 107 FPS on Low settings, giving the CPU more time per frame (approximately 9.3 milliseconds). The measured scaling pattern, with uniform percentage drops across settings, confirms that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. However, at 1080p, the CPU's capabilities likely contribute to the high frame rates observed, particularly at Low settings where GPU load is minimal.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Undisputed experience with this combo. For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the data shows that 4K Ultra (41 FPS) is the only configuration that fails this threshold. All other measured settings at all three resolutions maintain an average of 64 FPS or higher.

At 1920x1080, Medium settings (169 FPS) offer the best balance between visual quality and performance. The minimum FPS of 144 ensures smooth gameplay even during intense boxing sequences. High settings (140 FPS) provide improved visuals while still maintaining a high frame rate, and Ultra (90 FPS) remains viable for players prioritizing visual fidelity over refresh rate. Low settings (235 FPS) are unnecessary for most users but useful for competitive play on high-refresh monitors.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings (122 FPS) emerge as the recommended preset. The minimum FPS of 104 keeps the experience fluid, and the visual upgrade from 1080p is substantial. High settings (101 FPS) also deliver excellent performance for players who prefer enhanced graphics. Ultra settings (65 FPS) sit just above the 60 FPS threshold, making them viable for players who accept slightly lower frame rates for maximum visual quality. Low settings (170 FPS) provide a high-refresh alternative.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation depends on the player's priority. Medium settings (77 FPS) offer the best combination of visual quality and performance, with a minimum FPS of 66 ensuring consistent smoothness. High settings (64 FPS) are playable but leave less headroom for frame time spikes. Low settings (107 FPS) provide the smoothest 4K experience but with reduced visual fidelity. Ultra settings (41 FPS) should be avoided unless the player is willing to accept significant frame rate drops.

The overall recommendation for the best experience is 2560x1440 with Medium settings. This configuration delivers 122 FPS average with a 104 FPS minimum, providing a smooth and responsive experience that takes advantage of the GPU's capabilities. For players with 1080p displays, Medium or High settings at 140-169 FPS offer excellent performance. For 4K display owners, Medium settings at 77 FPS provide the best playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1861st out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom third of the database (approximately 34th percentile). This ranking reflects the game's moderate performance demands relative to other titles in the benchmark suite. The rank position suggests that while this combo delivers playable frame rates in Undisputed, many other combinations achieve higher performance.

The CPU component ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong processor performance relative to the broader CPU market. The GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, showing above-median graphics performance. The combination of these two components, however, produces a combo rank that is lower than the individual component percentiles would suggest. This discrepancy may be due to the game's specific rendering characteristics or the mobile-class nature of both components.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M (0.3% higher synthetic score) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (0.3% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 1.2% lower. The CPU's nearest rivals are similarly close in performance, with all four named rivals within 0.7% of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H's average score. These tight margins suggest that the combo's rank is not due to a weak component but rather the competitive field of other tested combinations.

Given the measured FPS data, the combo handles Undisputed well at 1080p and 1440p, with all settings except 4K Ultra maintaining 60+ FPS. The rank of 1861 out of 2813 indicates that while the experience is solid, there are many faster combinations available. For players considering this combo, the data shows it is fully capable of running Undisputed at high frame rates on standard resolutions, with 4K Ultra being the only configuration that strains the hardware.