Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D + Intel Arc B390

This combination pairs a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with an Intel Arc B390 integrated-class GPU, producing benchmark results that are heavily GPU-limited across all tested resolutions in Undisputed. The data shows a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with adjusted settings, but struggles significantly as resolution increases, with the GPU's performance percentile ranking at just 9th overall compared to all tested graphics cards.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 127 FPS average, which drops to 92 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 58 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 54% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets: High settings produce 76 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K—a 54% drop from 1080p to 4K as well. Medium settings show 91 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K, with the same proportional decline.

The resolution scaling behavior points squarely at the Intel Arc B390 as the limiting component. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D, with its 96 MB shared L3 cache and 6 cores, should not be the constraint at 4K given the GPU's modest 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. The frame rate drops are nearly linear with pixel count increases, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system hits 127 FPS—well above playable thresholds—but even at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 49 FPS, showing that the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates when graphical demands increase.

Looking at the 4K results specifically, the spread between Low (58 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) is 36 FPS, a 62% performance penalty for maxing out settings. At 1440p, the same spread runs from 92 FPS at Low to 35 FPS at Ultra, a 57 FPS gap. At 1080p, Low delivers 127 FPS while Ultra manages 49 FPS, an 78 FPS difference. These widening gaps at lower resolutions suggest that while the GPU is the main constraint, the CPU's headroom becomes more relevant as resolution drops and frame rates rise, though the overall pattern remains GPU-dominated.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. Its boost clock reaches 2500 MHz from a 300 MHz base, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it draws from the system's DDR4 memory pool rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This shared memory arrangement is a critical factor in Undisputed's performance, as the game's texture and geometry data must compete with CPU memory traffic.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the Arc B390 scores 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). These comparisons underscore that the Arc B390 sits at the very bottom of the GPU performance hierarchy, which directly explains why 4K Ultra delivers only 22 FPS in Undisputed. The 80 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate this is designed for low-power integrated use, not discrete gaming performance.

The GPU's pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with the observed frame rates. At 4K resolution, the GPU must fill over 8.3 million pixels per frame, and the measured 35 FPS at High settings suggests the pixel fill rate is a limiting factor. The 12 ray tracing cores are present but unlikely to provide meaningful acceleration in this title given the overall GPU performance tier. The shared memory architecture also means that the GPU's effective bandwidth is constrained by the system's DDR4 dual-channel configuration, which provides 51.2 GB/s total bandwidth—shared between CPU and GPU workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename), built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It runs at a 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.00 GHz boost clock, with a 105 W TDP. The standout feature is the 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is unusually large for a mainstream 6-core processor and should benefit game workloads that exhibit cache-friendly access patterns. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 4 (20 lanes CPU-only).

In PassMark benchmarks, the 5500X3D achieves a multi-thread score of 20363 and a single-thread score of 2941, with an average benchmark score of 37018. This places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, a stark contrast to the GPU's 9th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, 0.2% lower), Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0.2% higher), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, 0.3% lower). These tiny deltas indicate that the 5500X3D performs essentially identically to its closest competitors, all within 0.3% of each other.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is largely supportive due to the GPU bottleneck. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient for a sports title, which typically doesn't scale beyond 4-6 threads for core gameplay logic. The large L3 cache may help with physics calculations and AI pathfinding, but the measured frame rates show that the system rarely reaches CPU saturation. At 1080p Low, the 127 FPS result suggests the CPU can push beyond 120 FPS in this title, but the GPU limits higher frame rates. The PassMark physics score of 2282 and integer math score of 60033 indicate solid computational throughput, though these metrics are not directly game-specific. The single-thread score of 2941 is competitive and should not create stutter in frame-time consistency, as the game's primary thread can run at the 4.00 GHz boost clock.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 127 FPS average, which is well above playable thresholds. Medium settings deliver 91 FPS, and High settings provide 76 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 49 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay on a 60 Hz display.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The GPU ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows proportional drops with resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU limitation rather than CPU limitation.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings offers the best balance. At 1080p Low, the system produces 127 FPS, and at Medium it maintains 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS. The 1440p results are playable at Low (92 FPS) but drop to 55 FPS at High, while 4K is only playable at Low (58 FPS).

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. These are all very low-end GPUs, confirming the Arc B390's entry-level positioning.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's large L3 cache help in Undisputed?

A: The 96 MB shared L3 cache is a notable feature, but the GPU bottleneck means the cache advantage cannot manifest in higher frame rates. The CPU's PassMark scores place it in the 85th percentile, but in this game, the GPU's 9th percentile ranking dominates the overall performance outcome.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K Ultra settings?

A: 4K Ultra produces only 22 FPS average, which is not playable for a sports title requiring responsive input. For reference, 4K High achieves 35 FPS, 4K Medium reaches 42 FPS, and 4K Low hits 58 FPS. None of these are ideal for competitive play, but Low and Medium at 4K are at least technically playable.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all systems tested. This low ranking is predominantly driven by the Intel Arc B390's weak performance, as the GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs severely limits the overall system capability. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 85th percentile, so the pairing is heavily imbalanced—a strong processor paired with a very weak graphics solution.

The combo's rank of 2491 reflects that most other tested combinations, even those with similarly modest GPUs, likely pair them with weaker CPUs or benefit from better driver optimization and dedicated VRAM. The Arc B390's shared memory architecture is a particular disadvantage in a game like Undisputed, which may require substantial texture memory at higher resolutions. The measured results show that even at 1080p Low, the system cannot break past 127 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 22 FPS—both outcomes consistent with a GPU that sits at the bottom of the performance pyramid.

For context, the nearest GPU rivals (GT 520MX, 800M, GT 625 OEM, GT 710) are all legacy or entry-level parts, and the Arc B390 only marginally outperforms them. This means the combo's ranking is unlikely to improve significantly without a GPU upgrade. The CPU's headroom is substantial—it could drive much higher frame rates with a discrete GPU—but as configured, the system is firmly in the low-performance tier for Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on your target resolution and frame rate priorities. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 127 FPS average, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays and provides a smooth experience. Medium settings at 1080p produce 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery without dips below 60 FPS. High settings at 1080p drop to 76 FPS, which is still acceptable, but the 49 FPS result at Ultra is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players prefer for a sports title.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only fully playable option at 92 FPS, while Medium drops to 66 FPS (minimum 56 FPS) and High falls to 55 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces only 35 FPS, which is not recommended for gameplay. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only achieve 58 FPS, with Medium at 42 FPS, High at 35 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS—all below the ideal 60 FPS target, though Low at 4K could be acceptable on a 60 Hz display with adaptive sync.

The practical recommendation is to prioritize 1080p if you want the best experience. Medium settings at 1080p offer the strongest balance of visual quality and performance, with 91 FPS average and a 78 FPS minimum that guarantees no stutter. If you prefer higher resolutions, 1440p Low is the sweet spot at 92 FPS, but you sacrifice visual fidelity significantly. For 4K, only Low settings are viable, and even then, the 58 FPS result is borderline. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited to 1080p gaming, where it can leverage the CPU's strength while minimizing the GPU's weaknesses.