Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Arc B570 pairing delivers a consistent 1080p and 1440p experience in Undisputed, but the data shows that hitting a smooth 60 FPS at 4K requires careful settings selection. The measured results reveal a clear hierarchy: the Low preset is extremely playable, Medium offers a strong balance, and High is viable at lower resolutions, while Ultra demands significant compromises. This analysis is based entirely on the provided measured FPS values, CPU and GPU specifications, and benchmark scores.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a straightforward path to the best experience. For 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 195 FPS, which is far beyond what any standard 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display needs. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it maintains a frame time well above the threshold for smooth gameplay while offering better visual fidelity than Low. High at 1080p drops to an average of 116 FPS, which is still excellent for most displays, but the jump from Medium to High costs 25 FPS on average, making Medium the more efficient choice for sheer smoothness. Ultra at 1080p averages 75 FPS, which is playable but represents a significant 66 FPS drop from Medium, suggesting that the visual gains may not justify the performance cost for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the story becomes more nuanced. The Low preset delivers an average of 141 FPS, matching the 1080p Medium result, which shows that the CPU is doing heavy lifting at lower settings. Medium at 1440p averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. This is still comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a good balance for most users. High at 1440p averages 84 FPS, which is perfectly playable on a 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitor, but it is a 18 FPS drop from Medium. Ultra at 1440p falls to an average of 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable stutter on standard displays. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it offers the best combination of fluidity and visual quality without dipping below 60 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the options are more limited. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, which is surprisingly strong and makes 4K gaming viable on this combo if you prioritize frame rate over visuals. Medium at 4K averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. This is the only other 4K preset that stays near the 60 FPS target, though the 55 FPS minimum means there will be occasional dips. High at 4K averages 53 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold, and Ultra at 4K averages just 34 FPS, which is not suitable for smooth gameplay. For 4K, the Medium preset is the best choice for a balanced experience, but users who demand consistent 60+ FPS should consider Low. The data clearly indicates that Ultra is not a viable option for this combo at any resolution, as it only manages 75 FPS at 1080p and degrades sharply at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of performance differences across resolutions and settings. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a substantial resource for a 2025 game like Undisputed. The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. This hardware configuration yields 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s. These specifications place the Arc B570 in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), showing that it sits in a tight performance band.

The GPU’s role becomes apparent when comparing the 1080p Low (195 FPS) to the 4K Low (89 FPS) results. This 106 FPS drop is almost entirely due to the increased pixel fill rate demand at higher resolutions, which stresses the 80 ROPs and the 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate. The 10 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Undisputed at 1080p and 1440p, as the game is not known for extreme texture sizes, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the 34 FPS average suggests that memory bandwidth or capacity could be a limiting factor, though the data does not specify VRAM usage. The GPU’s 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is high for its class, but the 160-bit bus is narrower than some competitors, which may explain why the 4K Ultra result is so low.

The Arc B570’s architecture is Xe2-HPG, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. This is a modern design that supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, which ensures compatibility with Undisputed’s engine. The card’s 18 ray tracing cores are present, but the game’s measured data does not indicate whether ray tracing is enabled. The GPU’s performance in synthetic tests, such as a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649, aligns with its mid-range positioning. In practical terms, the data shows that the Arc B570 is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and moderate frame rates at 1440p, but it struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K except on the Low preset. The power connector is a single 8-pin, and the card has a TDP of 150 W, with a suggested PSU of 450 W, which are modest requirements for the performance class.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D provides the processing foundation for this combo. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer), manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The CPU has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. A key feature is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a large pool that benefits gaming workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform. The processor’s average benchmark score is 37018, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s role is most evident when comparing the Low preset across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 195 FPS; at 1440p Low, it achieves 141 FPS; and at 4K Low, it achieves 89 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 54 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 52 FPS. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where lower resolutions allow the CPU to feed frames faster, but the CPU’s capability to push 195 FPS indicates it is not a bottleneck at 1080p Low. The 5500X3D’s Passmark single-thread score is 2941, which is respectable, and its multithread score is 20363. The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% faster) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0.2% faster), showing that it is competitive with newer mid-range chips.

The large 96 MB L3 cache is likely a contributor to the CPU’s strong gaming performance, as it reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.00 GHz is not the highest, but the cache size compensates in gaming workloads. The data shows that at 1080p Medium, the combo averages 141 FPS, which is identical to the 1440p Low result. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can maintain high frame rates even as GPU load increases, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient for Undisputed, which is a sports title that likely does not scale beyond a few cores. The processor’s Passmark physics score of 2282 and floating point math score of 34511 indicate solid computational performance, but the game’s frame rates are more dependent on the GPU at higher settings. In summary, the 5500X3D does not hold back the Arc B570 in most scenarios, but at 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates that the GPU can only match at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, which is expected given the mid-range nature of both components. The rank of 2256 means that 557 other combos performed worse, while 2255 performed better. This percentile position reflects the GPU’s 65th percentile standing and the CPU’s 85th percentile, but the game’s performance is likely more GPU-bound at higher settings, dragging the combo down.

Compared to other potential pairings, this combo’s rank suggests that users seeking higher frame rates would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 75 FPS, which is below what a top-tier GPU could deliver, but the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 2941) ensures that it can keep up with faster GPUs. The combo’s rank of 2256 out of 2813 indicates that it is a functional but not exceptional pairing for this game. For context, the GPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, is 0.1% slower in synthetic benchmarks, so combos with that GPU would likely rank similarly. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, is 0.2% faster, which would not meaningfully change the rank.

The rank is also influenced by the fact that Undisputed is a sports title, which may have different optimization characteristics than other genres. The combo’s best performance is at 1080p Low (195 FPS), which is excellent, but the rank is pulled down by the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS. Users who play at 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings will find this combo to be serviceable, but those targeting 4K or maximum settings will be disappointed. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming or 1440p 60 FPS gaming, which is consistent with the hardware’s specifications.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K with acceptable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which averages 89 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS, which is borderline. High and Ultra at 4K average 53 FPS and 34 FPS, respectively, which are not recommended for smooth play.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice for 1440p. It averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. This provides a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS. High averages 84 FPS, which is also playable, but Medium offers a better balance of performance and visual quality.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s cache affect gaming performance?

A: The CPU has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is significantly larger than typical processors. This large cache helps reduce memory latency, contributing to the CPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low (195 FPS) and 1440p Low (141 FPS). The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 2941 supports its strong gaming performance.

*Q: Is the Intel Arc B570’s 10 GB VRAM enough for Undisputed?*

A: The measured data suggests it is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, as frame rates remain playable up to High at 1440p (84 FPS). At 4K, the performance drops significantly, but this is likely due to overall GPU compute and memory bandwidth rather than VRAM capacity alone. The GPU has 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested systems for this game?

A: It ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all configurations. This reflects the mid-range performance of the GPU, which is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 85th percentile.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset at 1080p with this setup?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 75 FPS, which is playable on a 60 Hz monitor but below the 144 FPS that high-refresh displays can use. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 141 FPS, offering a much smoother experience. Unless you prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, Medium is the better option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 195 FPS. The Medium preset averages 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 75 FPS. This shows a clear performance curve, with Medium offering the best balance between frame rate and visual quality. The gap between Low and Medium is 54 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 25 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 41 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 141 FPS, which is a 54 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. The Medium result at 1440p is identical to the 1080p Medium result, indicating that the GPU is still capable at this resolution. The drop from Medium to High is 18 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 89 FPS. Medium averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. High averages 53 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: Low drops by 52 FPS, Medium by 38 FPS, High by 31 FPS, and Ultra by 20 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become limiting factors at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 64 FPS is the only preset at this resolution that stays near the 60 FPS target, but the 55 FPS minimum means there will be occasional dips below that threshold.

The data also shows that the minimum FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution: 120 FPS at 1080p, 86 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that the Medium preset has acceptable frame pacing, with the 4K result being the most susceptible to stutter. The maximum FPS values for Medium are 162 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for the Low preset or users who can tolerate frame rates below 60 FPS.