Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + Intel Arc B390

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B390 combination produces a system that ranks 2491st out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all configurations. The measured frame rates show a platform that can handle the boxing title at 1080p with smooth performance on lower presets, but struggles significantly at 4K where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The data reveals a pairing where the CPU offers substantial headroom while the integrated graphics solution limits overall gaming potential, creating a system best suited for 1080p play with adjusted settings rather than high-resolution competitive boxing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface delivering 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The processor features a 16 MB L3 cache, 512 KB L2 cache per core, and 64 KB L1 cache per core, all housed on a 7 nm TSMC process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 and PCIe Gen 3 interface, with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5500 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance relative to its single-thread capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 contrasts with a single-core score of 2319, indicating a 7.1x scaling across cores in that workload. Geekbench shows 7976 multicore versus 1730 single-core, while PassMark multithread reaches 19330 compared to 3058 single-thread. The 3DMark results show scaling from 836 for single-thread to 5411 for max threads, with intermediate scores of 1645 for 2 threads, 3151 for 4 threads, 4593 for 8 threads, and 5386 for 16 threads. This scaling pattern suggests efficient core utilization in multi-threaded tasks, which benefits games that can leverage multiple cores.

The processor holds a percentile rank of 73 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 with a score of 19617 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12500 at 19668 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF at 19723 (0.7% higher). These deltas show the Ryzen 5 5500 sits in a tightly contested performance bracket where the differences are within 1% of its direct competitors, meaning game performance differences would stem primarily from other system components rather than raw CPU capability.

For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured frame rates show consistent scaling with resolution changes that point to GPU limitation rather than CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 127 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed frames well above typical display refresh rates. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 22 FPS, the pattern across presets indicates the graphics processor is the constraining factor. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5386 and max-thread score of 5411 show near-identical results, meaning the CPU's additional threads beyond 16 provide minimal benefit, which is typical for a 6-core, 12-thread part in gaming workloads.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with the Panther Lake chip, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, featuring 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. The GPU includes 12 ray tracing cores and delivers a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS. Memory is system shared, with bandwidth described as system dependent, meaning the GPU relies on the host system's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The TDP is 80 W, with no power connectors required since it operates as an integrated processor graphics solution.

In the single available 3DMark benchmark, the Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B390 scores 1482 points, placing it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA entry-level parts: the GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% lower), the GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% lower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% lower), and the GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% lower). This positioning reveals the Arc B390 performs at a level comparable to decade-old discrete GPUs, despite being a modern integrated solution with advanced architecture features like DirectX 12 Ultimate support.

The GPU's performance characteristics directly explain the measured FPS in Undisputed. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 127 FPS, which represents the best-case scenario where the integrated GPU can keep up with the CPU's frame delivery. However, as settings increase, the GPU struggles: Medium drops to 91 FPS, High to 76 FPS, and Ultra to 49 FPS. The pattern at higher resolutions shows even more severe degradation. At 1440p, the range spans from 92 FPS at Low down to 35 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the GPU manages only 58 FPS at Low and falls to 22 FPS at Ultra. These numbers demonstrate that the Arc B390's compute resources, while capable at low settings and modest resolutions, become overwhelmed when pixel count and graphical complexity increase simultaneously.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the average frame rates range from 127 FPS at Low to 49 FPS at Ultra, with Medium at 91 FPS and High at 76 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the Low setting drops to 92 FPS (a 27.6% decrease from 1080p), Medium falls to 66 FPS (27.5% decrease), High drops to 55 FPS (27.6% decrease), and Ultra falls to 35 FPS (28.6% decrease). At 4K, the scaling becomes more dramatic: Low achieves 58 FPS (37.0% decrease from 1440p), Medium reaches 42 FPS (36.4% decrease), High drops to 35 FPS (36.4% decrease), and Ultra falls to 22 FPS (37.1% decrease).

The near-uniform percentage drops at each resolution step across all settings indicate a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain relatively constant as resolution increases, since the same number of frames would need to be processed regardless of pixel count. Instead, the consistent ~28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~37% drop from 1440p to 4K aligns with the increased pixel throughput required, which is a hallmark of graphics processor limitation.

This scaling behavior has practical implications for gameplay. At 1080p, the system can deliver smooth performance at Low (127 FPS) and Medium (91 FPS), with High (76 FPS) still playable for most users. At 1440p, the Low setting at 92 FPS remains competitive, but Medium at 66 FPS and High at 55 FPS become increasingly marginal for fast-paced boxing action. At 4K, only Low settings at 58 FPS approach playable territory, while Ultra at 22 FPS is effectively a slideshow. The data suggests that users should prioritize 1080p resolution with Medium or High settings, or 1440p with Low settings, to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1080p provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with Low at 127 FPS, Medium at 91 FPS, High at 76 FPS, and Ultra at 49 FPS. This is the only resolution where multiple presets exceed 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 (1443). These are all within a 3% performance band.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The resolution scaling pattern indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Frame rates drop by approximately 28% from 1080p to 1440p and another 37% from 1440p to 4K across all settings, which is consistent with graphics processor limitation rather than CPU constraint.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This provides a playable experience but with occasional dips below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 shows strong scaling, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 16429 versus single-core at 2319, a 7.1x ratio. Geekbench shows 7976 multicore versus 1730 single-core (4.6x), and PassMark multithread reaches 19330 versus 3058 single-thread (6.3x).

Q: What is the worst-performing preset in the measured data?

A: The 4K Ultra setting produces the lowest average FPS at 22 frames per second. This is the only measured configuration below 30 FPS, making it unsuitable for actual gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2491st out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's limited performance relative to the broader landscape of graphics cards tested in this game. The CPU itself performs at the 73rd percentile among all processors, but the integrated GPU at the 9th percentile drags the overall combo ranking down significantly.

The ranking disparity between CPU and GPU highlights an unbalanced pairing. The Ryzen 5 5500's nearest rivals all score within 1% of it in average benchmark performance, showing the processor is competitive with mid-range options. However, the Arc B390's rivals are all entry-level GPUs from over a decade ago, and even then, the Arc only leads by margins of 1.3% to 2.7%. This creates a situation where the CPU has substantial headroom that the GPU cannot utilize in Undisputed, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

In practical terms, the combo rank of 2491 suggests that most other tested systems will deliver better performance in this boxing title. The bottom decile positioning means users should expect to make significant compromises in visual quality or resolution to achieve playable frame rates. The measured data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system only achieves 127 FPS, which is competitive with higher-end systems at that preset, but the gap widens dramatically as settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the 22 FPS result places this combo far below what most systems can achieve, reinforcing the GPU as the dominant performance limiter in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for Undisputed with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B390 span three resolutions and four quality presets each.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 127 FPS. The Medium preset produces an average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings average 76 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49 FPS. This resolution provides the widest range of playable options, with three presets above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 92 FPS. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and maximum of 76 FPS. High settings produce 55 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 58 FPS. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra drops to 22 FPS. None of the 4K presets achieve an average of 60 FPS or higher.

The Medium preset is the only setting across all resolutions that includes minimum and maximum FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 78 to 105 FPS, a variance of 27 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 56 to 76 FPS, a 20 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 36 to 48 FPS, a 12 FPS variance. This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes more consistently saturated as pixel count increases, reducing frame time spikes.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this system depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 91 FPS and a minimum of 78 FPS that stays comfortably above 60. The High preset at 76 FPS average is also viable for users who prioritize visual fidelity, though the narrower margin above 60 FPS leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 92 FPS average is the only configuration that delivers smooth performance above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum may be acceptable for some users, but the dips below 60 FPS could cause noticeable stuttering during intense boxing exchanges. Users at this resolution should choose between Low settings for consistent smoothness or Medium settings for improved visuals with occasional frame rate dips.

At 4K, no preset achieves a 60 FPS average. The Low preset at 58 FPS is the closest, and may be playable for users who can tolerate frame rates slightly below 60. The Medium preset at 42 FPS and High at 35 FPS are increasingly compromised, while Ultra at 22 FPS is not recommended for actual gameplay.

The data suggests the best overall experience comes from 1080p with Medium or High settings, providing average frame rates between 76 and 91 FPS. Users with 1440p displays should consider dropping to Low settings to maintain performance, while 4K users should treat this system as only marginally capable of playable frame rates at the lowest quality preset. The measured minimum FPS values for Medium settings show that even at 1080p, the system can dip to 78 FPS, so users targeting a locked 60 FPS experience have sufficient headroom at this resolution and preset.