Undisputed

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded performance data for Undisputed with the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B390 combination shows a clear pattern: this system is heavily constrained by the graphics solution, with frame rates falling off sharply as resolution and preset demands increase. The dataset includes average frame rates for all tested configurations, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. The Low preset averages 127 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 91 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS. The High preset still clears the threshold comfortably at 76 FPS average. Ultra is the only 1080p setting that falls below playable, averaging 49 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens. Low averages 92 FPS, still well above the threshold. Medium averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and maximum of 76 FPS. High drops to 55 FPS average, just under the playable mark. Ultra falls to 35 FPS average, a significant 31 FPS loss compared to Medium.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low averages 58 FPS, marginally below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS. High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach playable frame rates.

The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution illustrates the graphics load scaling: at 1080p, the difference is 78 FPS (127 to 49); at 1440p, the difference is 57 FPS (92 to 35); at 4K, the difference is 36 FPS (58 to 22). This narrowing delta at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is already saturated even at Low settings when pixel count rises.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1080p High is 76 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 16 FPS. High is the most demanding playable preset at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the highest preset that maintains playable performance at 1440p, averaging 66 FPS. The recorded range spans 56 FPS minimum to 76 FPS maximum, meaning occasional dips below 60 FPS may occur but the average remains above the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: No. The best 4K result is 58 FPS average at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Every other 4K preset averages lower, with Ultra at 22 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 91 FPS at 1080p Medium to 66 FPS at 1440p Medium, a reduction of 25 FPS or approximately 27% of the 1080p score.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Ultra?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 49 FPS, which is 11 FPS below the playable threshold. This makes Ultra unplayable at 1080p despite being the highest preset tested.

Q: Does the system ever exceed 120 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 127 FPS. This is the only tested configuration that averages above 120 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the dominant performance limiter in this pairing for Undisputed. The CPU, Intel Core i7-13700K, is a 16-core, 24-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, show essentially identical average scores with delta percentages under 1%, confirming the CPU is not a bottleneck in general compute tasks.

The GPU, Intel Arc B390, has a drastically different benchmark profile. It scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% faster), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5% faster), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2.7% faster). These are all legacy or low-end parts, and the Arc B390 sits in their company despite being a much newer product.

The scaling between resolutions confirms GPU dominance. At 1080p Low, the system averages 127 FPS. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 92 FPS (a 27.6% reduction). At 4K Low, the average drops further to 58 FPS (a 37% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline with pixel count is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the same CPU is paired with a graphics solution that cannot sustain throughput as the render target grows.

Preset scaling reinforces the same conclusion. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 36 FPS (127 to 91), from Medium to High costs 15 FPS (91 to 76), and from High to Ultra costs 27 FPS (76 to 49). The CPU, with its strong single-thread performance (2,116 in Cinebench R23 single-core), would not be expected to degrade this sharply under increasing graphics load. The recorded minimums at Medium settings (78 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, 36 FPS at 4K) show that even the least demanding tested presets at higher resolutions fall below the average of the next lower resolution, again pointing to graphics capacity as the binding constraint.

At 4K, the GPU is the sole relevant factor. The average frame rates across presets (58 Low, 42 Medium, 35 High, 22 Ultra) show a nearly linear scaling with the graphics workload. The CPU's role at this resolution is effectively neutral; the Arc B390 cannot deliver playable performance regardless of the processor's headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-13700K are all AMD or Intel workstation/mobile parts with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-13700K's 46881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, also 0.5% lower. These delta percentages are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Undisputed when paired with the same GPU. The choice among them would not alter the playability verdict at any resolution.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B390 are all NVIDIA parts from the GT series, and they cluster within a 2.7% performance band. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M is 1.5% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% faster. These are all low-end GPUs from previous generations, and the delta percentages are small enough that swapping the Arc B390 for any of them would yield nearly identical results in Undisputed. A user with any of these GPUs should expect the same pattern: playable at 1080p Low through High, playable at 1440p Low and Medium only, and unplayable at 4K across all presets.

It is worth remembering the CPU's rivals are substantially more capable than the GPU's rivals in absolute terms. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This asymmetry means that the system's overall ranking in Undisputed is driven almost entirely by the graphics component, and any comparable GPU swap would keep the system in the same performance tier.

The Verdict

This system can run Undisputed, but only at specific resolutions and presets. The verdict data from the database is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, no settings are playable, meaning every preset averages below the 60 FPS threshold. The best 4K result is 58 FPS at Low, which is 2 FPS short of playable.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium. The best playable setting is Medium, which averages 66 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the threshold at this resolution, and it does so with a margin of 6 FPS. The recorded minimum of 56 FPS at Medium means there will be moments below 60 FPS, but the average holds.

At 1920x1080, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, averaging 76 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that maintains playability at 1080p, and it clears the threshold by 16 FPS. Low at 127 FPS and Medium at 91 FPS are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality within the playable envelope.

Ultra is not playable at any resolution. The best Ultra result is 49 FPS at 1080p, followed by 35 FPS at 1440p and 22 FPS at 4K. The system's GPU simply does not have the throughput to sustain the Ultra preset's demands.

In practical terms, this system is a 1080p gaming machine for Undisputed, with 1440p possible only at reduced settings. 4K should be avoided entirely.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3304 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 11.2% of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the GPU's low percentile standing (9th among all GPUs) more than the CPU's high standing (89th among all CPUs).

The ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. A system in the 89th CPU percentile but 9th GPU percentile will be dragged down by the graphics component in a game that is heavily GPU-bound, as the resolution scaling analysis confirms. The 414 combos ranked below this system are likely paired with even weaker graphics solutions or CPUs that throttle under sustained load.

The gap between the CPU's and GPU's percentile rankings is stark: an 80-point difference. This is the largest single factor determining the system's position in the database. If the same CPU were paired with a mid-range GPU, the ranking would improve substantially, but the data recorded here reflects the Arc B390's constraints.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, based on the recorded average frame rates:

At 3840x2160, no preset qualifies. The highest average is 58 FPS at Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict for 4K is unplayable across all settings.

At 2560x1440, the best qualifying preset is Medium, with an average of 66 FPS. This setting provides the highest visual quality that maintains playability at 1440p. The alternative, Low at 92 FPS, is faster but less demanding visually. Medium is the recommended choice for the best balance within the playable window.

At 1920x1080, the best qualifying preset is High, with an average of 76 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS at 1080p. Low at 127 FPS and Medium at 91 FPS are also playable, but High offers the superior visual experience while still clearing the threshold by a comfortable margin.

For users prioritizing frame rate stability at 1440p Medium, the recorded minimum of 56 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60 FPS. Those who require a strict 60 FPS minimum may prefer Low at 92 FPS, which has a larger margin. At 1080p High, the average of 76 FPS provides a 16 FPS buffer, and the absence of recorded minimums for High suggests the database only captured the average, so the stability profile is less certain. The Medium preset at 1080p does have a recorded minimum of 78 FPS, which is a safer choice for frame pacing consistency.