Undisputed

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 clearly illustrates the scaling curve from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 344 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 248 FPS, a reduction of 96 FPS (approximately 28% lower). At 4K Low, the average falls to 157 FPS, which is about 54% below the 1080p Low result. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the limiting factor transitions away from the GPU, allowing the CPU's high core count and boost clock to drive frame rates to extreme levels.

The scaling becomes more moderate at higher graphical presets. For High settings, the drop from 1080p (205 FPS) to 1440p (148 FPS) is 57 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K (94 FPS) is another 54 FPS. The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 247 FPS at 1080p, 179 FPS at 1440p, and 113 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 132 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The fact that the gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistently larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K for the Low and High presets suggests that the RTX 4080 maintains a strong performance lead even as pixel count increases, but the CPU's headroom at 1080p allows for exceptionally high frame rates that the GPU can't sustain as resolution climbs.

The data strongly suggests that at 1080p Low, the system is heavily CPU-bound, with the Core Ultra 9 275HX's 24 cores and 24 threads enabling frame rates above 300 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, as the RTX 4080 is pushed to its limits, delivering a still-playable 60 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on the Ultra preset shows a 72 FPS drop (from 132 to 60), which is a 54.5% reduction in performance. This is a typical pattern for a high-end GPU paired with a top-tier mobile CPU: the CPU provides a massive ceiling at low resolutions, while the GPU's raw throughput determines the floor at high resolutions and settings. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and solid 4K performance, but users targeting 4K Ultra will see the GPU fully saturated.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In Undisputed, a sports title that typically benefits from high single-thread performance but also scales with multi-core resources, this CPU's role is critical for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 344 FPS, which is 136 FPS higher than the 4K High result (205 FPS). This delta of 139 FPS between the lowest and highest resolution/settings combinations is a direct reflection of the CPU's ability to feed frames to the GPU when the graphical load is light.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35589 and single-core score of 2204 place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (0.3% lower score), AMD EPYC 4484PX (0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (0.6% lower). This positioning indicates that the 275HX is a top-tier mobile processor, capable of handling the game's physics and AI calculations without bottlenecking the RTX 4080. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth ensure that data can be fed to the GPU quickly, which is essential for the high frame rates observed at 1080p.

However, the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 60, which aligns with the GPU's performance ceiling. The RTX 4080, with 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores, is the limiting factor here. This is expected: the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 24 cores are more than sufficient for Undisputed's computational demands, but the GPU's pixel and texture fill rates (280.6 GPixel/s and 761.5 GTexel/s, respectively) determine the final output at high resolutions. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in any tested configuration, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is respectable and likely GPU-limited. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, the 275HX provides ample headroom to keep the RTX 4080 fed, ensuring consistent performance without CPU-induced stutters.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes. At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 94, and at 4K Medium it's 113 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the average is 60 FPS, which is playable. For a smoother experience, the Medium preset at 4K offers a good balance, with a minimum FPS of 96 and a maximum of 130.

Q: What's the best resolution for maximum performance?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 344 FPS, which is the highest measured average. At 1440p Low, it drops to 248 FPS. For esports-style play, 1080p Low is the best choice, but for a more visual experience, 1440p High at 148 FPS is still well above refresh-rate thresholds for most monitors.

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

A: The Core Ultra 9 275HX has an average benchmark score of 67469, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Xeon w5-3525 and 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 4484PX. It outperforms the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX by 0.6%. These differences are marginal, indicating the 275HX is competitive with workstation-class CPUs.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a good match for this CPU?

A: Yes. The GPU's average benchmark score is 54247, placing it in the 86th percentile. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster, meaning this GPU is essentially on par with the best of the 40-series. The combo's rank of 879 out of 2813 tested combinations reflects a strong pairing.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p Ultra?

A: The measured average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 95. This is a solid result for a demanding preset, offering high detail without sacrificing smoothness. It's notably higher than the 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS, making 1440p Ultra a good choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the game favor more cores or higher clocks?

A: The data suggests both are beneficial. The 24-core CPU with a 5.40 GHz boost clock delivers 344 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating strong multi-core scaling. However, the single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 2204) is also high, which helps with game logic and physics. The combination of 24 threads and high clocks is likely why the CPU handles the game so well at low resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. Each entry represents the average FPS over the test run.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 344 FPS average
• Medium: 247 FPS average, with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 284 FPS
• High: 205 FPS average
• Ultra: 132 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 248 FPS average
• Medium: 179 FPS average, with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 206 FPS
• High: 148 FPS average
• Ultra: 95 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 157 FPS average
• Medium: 113 FPS average, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS
• High: 94 FPS average
• Ultra: 60 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the game ranges from 210 to 284 FPS, showing a 74 FPS variance. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 152-206 FPS (54 FPS variance). At 4K Medium, the variance is 34 FPS (96-130). This trend indicates that as resolution increases, the frame rate becomes more stable, likely because the GPU becomes the bottleneck and reduces CPU-induced frame spikes. The Ultra preset at 4K produces exactly 60 FPS average, which is a common target for console-like experiences, but here it's a ceiling, not a cap.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combo ranks 879th out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the top 31% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mobile platform. The CPU's percentile rank (94th among all CPUs) and the GPU's percentile rank (86th among all GPUs) suggest that this is a high-end pairing, but the combo rank is lower than either component's individual percentile. This discrepancy is likely due to the game's optimization and the fact that many other combos include desktop-class components that may have higher sustained performance.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (0.3% faster in average benchmark score), AMD EPYC 4484PX (0.5% faster), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (0.6% faster). These are all workstation processors, indicating the 275HX competes at a professional level despite being a mobile chip. For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower. The RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower, and the Radeon 8060S is 2.7% slower. These margins are small, confirming that the RTX 4080 is a top-tier GPU that will handle Undisputed with ease.

The rank of 879 out of 2813 means that 1934 other combos outperform this one, but this is expected given the vast number of possible configurations. For a laptop or compact system, this combo represents a high-performance option. The measured FPS data shows no configuration where the combo fails to deliver at least 60 FPS, which is the minimum for smooth gameplay. The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS is the lowest, but it's still at the playable threshold. The combo's performance in Undisputed is characterized by high frame rates at lower resolutions and settings, with a predictable drop as visual fidelity increases.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with high refresh rates (144Hz or higher), the Low preset delivers 344 FPS, which is far beyond what any monitor can display. The Medium preset at 247 FPS is also excellent, offering better visuals while still exceeding 240Hz refresh rates. For 1440p, the High preset at 148 FPS is the sweet spot for 144Hz monitors, providing a good balance of visual quality and speed. The Medium preset at 179 FPS is better for 165Hz or 180Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 95 FPS is suitable for 100Hz monitors.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 113 FPS is the best choice for a smooth experience on 120Hz displays, as it offers high detail without dropping below 96 FPS (the recorded minimum). The High preset at 94 FPS is slightly lower but still playable on 60Hz to 100Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is the most visually impressive but is only recommended for 60Hz monitors, as it cannot push beyond that threshold. The Low preset at 4K (157 FPS) is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes frame rate over all else, which is unlikely at this resolution.

The data reveals that the Medium preset offers the best consistency, as it's the only one with min/max FPS data showing stable performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 210-284 FPS range is wide, but the average of 247 FPS is solid. At 1440p Medium, the 152-206 FPS range is tighter, and at 4K Medium, the 96-130 FPS range is the most stable. For a balanced experience that maximizes both visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the recommended choice across all tested resolutions. If the user has a high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitor, the Low or High presets respectively provide the best frame rates, but for 4K, Medium is the clear winner for consistent, smooth gameplay.