Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks in the 21st percentile of tested hardware pairs for this title, indicating that while it is far from the top of the charts, it remains a viable option for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) data shows a clear and predictable pattern: performance degrades as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation is heavily influenced by the graphics preset. At 1080p Low, the system produces an average of 221.3 FPS, which drops to 158.1 FPS at 1440p and further to 102 FPS at 4K. This represents a 29% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is still the primary scaling factor even at lower settings.

However, the scaling behavior changes dramatically when moving to higher presets. At Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 83 FPS at 1080p to 59 FPS at 1440p and finally to 38.8 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is a 34% reduction, which is less severe than the 39% drop seen at Low settings. This suggests that at Ultra, the CPU begins to play a more significant role in limiting performance at lower resolutions, while the GPU workload becomes more dominant at 4K.

The most telling data point is the 1080p to 4K scaling at High settings. The system delivers 130.1 FPS at 1080p, 93.8 FPS at 1440p, and 57.4 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K is a 39% reduction, which is consistent with the Low preset. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the Arc B580 adequately at High settings up to 1440p, but the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck when pushing 4K pixel counts. The 4K Ultra result of 38.8 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, highlighting that 4K gaming is only viable on this system with significant settings compromises.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a consistent base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, which is relatively high and contributes to its 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. The 12 GB frame buffer is a crucial asset for Undisputed, as the game’s high-resolution textures and detailed character models can consume substantial memory.

The benchmark results show that the B580’s 12 GB capacity is not a limiting factor in this title. At 4K High, the system achieves 57.4 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, while 4K Medium reaches 69.4 FPS. The fact that the GPU can push over 100 FPS at 4K Low (102 FPS) confirms that the memory subsystem and compute units are capable of handling the load when visual effects are reduced. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 15748 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181 on average, a delta of -0.7%, indicating the B580 is statistically tied with that card in raw performance.

The GPU’s performance relative to the CPU is also evident. The Ryzen 5 2600 has a PassMark multithread score of 13160 and a single-thread score of 2239, which are modest by modern standards. In Undisputed, the CPU does not appear to bottleneck the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 221.3 FPS result at Low settings. However, the 4K Ultra result of 38.8 FPS is likely a combined result of both the GPU’s raw pixel pushing limits and the CPU’s inability to maintain a high enough frame rate to feed the GPU efficiently at that extreme setting.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination is the Medium preset at 1440p. At this configuration, the system delivers an average of 116.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and provides smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The High preset at 1440p is also viable, offering 93.8 FPS, but the jump to Medium provides a significant 25% performance boost with only a modest reduction in visual effects.

For users with 1080p displays, the High preset is the clear recommendation, as it achieves 130.1 FPS and provides a better balance of detail and speed than Medium (160.2 FPS) or Low (221.3 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1080p is playable at 83 FPS, but the performance cost is steep relative to the visual gains. At 4K, the data suggests that only the Low preset (102 FPS) or Medium preset (69.4 FPS) are viable for a playable experience. The High preset at 4K (57.4 FPS) is borderline, and Ultra (38.8 FPS) should be avoided. The data indicates that the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best overall experience, as it provides the highest frame rate above 100 FPS while maintaining a resolution that takes advantage of the Arc B580’s capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS figures for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 221.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 160.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 130.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 83.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 158.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 116.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 93.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 59.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 102.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 69.4 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 57.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 38.8 |

The data reveals that the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p results in a 62% reduction in frame rate (from 221.3 to 83 FPS), while the same settings change at 4K results in a 62% reduction as well (from 102 to 38.8 FPS). This indicates that the performance penalty for increasing settings is consistent across resolutions. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p provides a 38 FPS benefit, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 47 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding. At 1440p, the gap between High and Ultra is 34.8 FPS, which is a substantial drop that makes Ultra less attractive unless a 60 FPS cap is the absolute target.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The measured data shows 102 FPS at 4K Low and 69.4 FPS at 4K Medium. At 4K High, the average drops to 57.4 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 38.8 FPS, which is not smooth for a sports title.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At Medium settings, the system achieves 116.9 FPS, and at High settings, it reaches 93.8 FPS, both of which are well above the 60 FPS threshold and provide a sharp image.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to a mid-range NVIDIA card in this game?

A: The benchmark results show the B580’s average benchmark score is 23021, which is within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s average score of 23181. This suggests the two GPUs deliver near-identical performance in synthetic tests, which typically translates to similar FPS in games.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 bottlenecking the Intel Arc B580?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a major bottleneck at 1080p, given the 221.3 FPS result at Low settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the 38.8 FPS result is likely a combination of GPU limits and the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration struggling to maintain high frame rates at that extreme setting.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with the High preset?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 130.1 FPS. This is a smooth and responsive experience for competitive play.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using on this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset is only playable at 1080p, where it achieves 83 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 59 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 38.8 FPS. The performance cost is high, and the Medium or High presets offer a better balance of visual quality and speed for most users.