Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a fascinating case study in mid-range hardware for Undisputed, a boxing simulator that is less demanding than typical AAA shooters. The measured data reveals a combo that is consistently capable, delivering playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the headroom for maximum visual fidelity shrinks rapidly as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally strong, while 4K requires careful settings management to stay above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this pairing show a clear progression of performance scaling with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its most impressive figures. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 195 FPS, providing an enormous margin over the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS, indicating very stable frame pacing. High settings produce a 116 FPS average, while the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a robust 75 FPS average, ensuring a smooth experience even with maximum visual features enabled.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance becomes more moderate but remains highly playable. The Low preset yields an average of 141 FPS, which is identical to the 1080p Medium result, showing the GPU's headroom at this resolution. Medium settings average 102 FPS, with the minimum and maximum recorded at 86 FPS and 117 FPS respectively. High settings still deliver a comfortable 84 FPS average. The Ultra preset, however, crosses below the 60 FPS threshold with a 54 FPS average, making it the first setting at this resolution that cannot maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become apparent. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold and suggests the game is not overly taxing at minimal settings. Medium settings average 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, placing it just above the 60 FPS line but with occasional dips below. High settings average 53 FPS, which falls short of the playable threshold. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding a 34 FPS average, which is a significant drop from the Medium setting and clearly not suitable for competitive or smooth play.

Best Settings per Resolution

Determining the optimal settings for each resolution requires balancing visual quality with the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that this combo can handle maximum settings at 1080p, but must make concessions at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as it averages 75 FPS. This means users can enable all visual features without sacrificing smoothness, making this the best possible experience for the game.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 84 FPS. While the Ultra preset is technically available, its 54 FPS average falls below the playable threshold, so High is the recommended maximum for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the best choice, averaging 64 FPS. This setting provides a playable frame rate while offering more visual detail than the Low preset. The High preset's 53 FPS average is too close to the threshold and will likely result in noticeable stuttering, so Medium is the highest safe option.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, this pairing holds a specific position. The combo rank is 2986 out of 3718 total combos, placing it in the lower half of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both components, as the CPU and GPU are not top-tier parts but are capable of running the game well.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 77, indicating it performs better than 77% of all processors in the database. This is a strong showing for the Intel Core i5-13400F, which has an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a score of 25284, the Intel Core 5 120 with a score of 25362, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with a score of 25365. The delta percentages are minimal, ranging from -0.3% to 0.4%, showing that the CPU is essentially on par with these alternatives.

The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 65, which is lower than the CPU's ranking. The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556 and sits near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534, and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582. The delta percentages are again small, with the RTX 3070 Mobile at 0.1% and the Arc A750 at -0.1%, indicating that the GPU is closely matched with these other options.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1080p, averaging 75 FPS, making it the highest setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this combo run the game at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 64 FPS, while the High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750 in benchmark performance?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, resulting in a delta of -0.1%, meaning the A750 is slightly faster.

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

A: The Low preset averages 141 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 54 FPS, a difference of 87 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this game at 3840x2160?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU's strong benchmark scores allow it to keep up with the GPU's output even at lower settings where frame rates are higher.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1920x1080?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 1080p is 120 FPS, with a maximum of 162 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component plays a larger role in Undisputed requires analyzing how performance scales across resolutions. The game appears to be heavily GPU-bound, as evidenced by the frame rate changes when adjusting settings at a fixed resolution.

At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 120 FPS (195 FPS down to 75 FPS). This massive scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames at even the lowest settings. The CPU's high multithreaded benchmark scores, such as 22604 in Cinebench R23, suggest it is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is similar, with a 87 FPS difference between Low (141 FPS) and Ultra (54 FPS). The GPU is still the dominant factor, as the increased pixel count puts more strain on the rendering pipeline. The CPU's role becomes slightly more apparent at lower settings, but the overall trend remains GPU-limited.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's influence is even more pronounced. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS, a 55 FPS difference. This shows that the GPU is struggling to keep up with the higher resolution, and the CPU's performance is less relevant. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as the 3DMark max threads score of 7307, indicate it has sufficient processing power to handle the game's logic at 4K, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Undisputed successfully at all tested resolutions, with some caveats regarding maximum settings. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with the Ultra preset averaging 75 FPS, providing a flawless experience. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 84 FPS, which is also excellent, though the Ultra preset falls short at 54 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 64 FPS, making it the only playable option above Low, while the High and Ultra presets are not viable.

The verdict by resolution confirms these findings: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with the best being Medium at 64 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Low, and Medium are playable, with High being the best at 84 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 75 FPS. This is a capable gaming system for Undisputed, offering high refresh rates at 1080p and solid playability at higher resolutions with appropriate settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this specific combination, the nearest rivals for each component provide insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. The CPU's closest alternatives are all within a fraction of a percent in benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H are both roughly 0% to 0.4% away, while the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are about 0.3% behind. These processors would offer nearly identical performance in Undisputed, assuming the GPU remains the same.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc A750 is the most direct comparison, with a delta of -0.1%, meaning it performs almost identically to the Arc B570. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is also close, at 0.1% faster, though it is a mobile part. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% slower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% faster, both being less relevant for gaming. For a desktop user, the Arc A750 would be the most logical equivalent, offering similar frame rates in this game. The data suggests that swapping the B570 for an A750 would result in a negligible change in performance, keeping the overall experience intact.