Undisputed

# Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Undisputed reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline tells an interesting story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low settings, this combo produces 223.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 157.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 29%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 103 FPS — a further 35% decline from 1440p.

The scaling pattern is more dramatic at higher settings. With High settings, the combo delivers 129.9 FPS at 1080p, 93.5 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and 62 FPS at 4K (a 34% drop from 1440p). This consistent ~30% reduction per resolution step suggests the GPU is becoming increasingly dominant as the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS fp32 compute and 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as pixel count rises.

Ultra settings show the steepest scaling curve. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 82 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 61.1 FPS — a 25% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 37.3 FPS, which is 39% lower than 1440p Ultra. This nonlinear decline at 4K Ultra indicates the GPU is hitting a hard ceiling, likely due to the combination of the B580's 12 GB GDDR6 memory and the demanding visual effects enabled at Ultra.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low produces 223.1 FPS versus 82 FPS at Ultra — a 2.7x difference. At 4K, the gap narrows to 103 FPS versus 37.3 FPS, a 2.8x difference. This suggests that while the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, the CPU still has headroom to push higher frame rates when settings are lowered. The Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and 12 threads at up to 4.40 GHz boost clock appear sufficient to feed the B580 at lower resolutions.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1245 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the pairing in the 21st percentile of all tested configurations — a modest position that reflects the mid-range nature of both components.

The CPU's individual benchmark standing helps contextualize this ranking. The Ryzen 5 5600 achieves a percentile of 79 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635, 0.6% higher), AMD EPYC 9554P (21899, 0.6% lower), AMD EPYC 9534 (21900, 0.6% lower), and Intel Core i7-11700F (21957, 0.9% lower). The Ryzen 5 5600 sits nearly dead-center among these comparably performing processors, suggesting CPU capability is not the weak link in this combo.

The GPU tells a different story. The Arc B580 holds a percentile of 66 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 760M (22999, 0.1% higher), NVIDIA P106-100 (22950, 0.3% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181, 0.7% lower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, 1.3% higher). The B580's position is tightly clustered with these competitors, indicating it performs at parity with mainstream GPUs of its generation.

The combo's 1245 rank out of 1580 suggests that while neither component is exceptional individually, the pairing produces acceptable results for a sports title like Undisputed. The game's 2023 release date means it may not be heavily optimized for the Arc B580's Xe2-HPG architecture, which could partially explain the mid-pack ranking.

# GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 brings substantial specifications to this pairing. Its BMG-G21 chip, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, packs 19,600 million transistors across a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 12 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical at higher resolutions and settings. The measured data shows the B580 handling 1080p Low at 223.1 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most displays. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 82 FPS — still playable but showing the GPU's limitations with maximum effects.

The 4K Ultra result of 37.3 FPS is the clearest indicator of GPU constraint. This falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most gamers consider smooth, and the 39% drop from 1440p Ultra (61.1 FPS) suggests the B580's 13.67 TFLOPS fp32 compute is insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title.

The GPU's 20 ray tracing cores and 80 ROPs contribute to its capabilities, but the data indicates that traditional rasterization performance is the primary factor in Undisputed's results. The 427.2 GTexel/s texture rate and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate provide the raw throughput needed for the game's visuals, yet the scaling pattern shows diminishing returns as resolution increases.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, all settings produce playable frame rates, but the sweet spot appears to be High settings at 129.9 FPS. This offers a significant quality improvement over Low (223.1 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate far above what most displays can show. Medium settings at 155.9 FPS provide a middle ground, while Ultra at 82 FPS is still smooth but represents the largest performance cost.

At 1440p, High settings at 93.5 FPS deliver the best balance of visual quality and performance. Medium settings at 116.6 FPS offer higher frame rates with modest visual compromises. Low at 157.6 FPS is excellent for competitive play, while Ultra at 61.1 FPS barely maintains 60 FPS and may exhibit occasional dips.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. High settings at 62 FPS is the highest quality option that maintains playable frame rates. Medium at 69.9 FPS provides a small performance cushion, while Low at 103 FPS is the only setting that offers substantial headroom above 60 FPS. Ultra at 37.3 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that players with 1080p or 1440p displays should prioritize High settings for the best experience. For 4K displays, High settings at 62 FPS is viable, but those seeking higher frame rates should consider Medium or Low.

# FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 60 FPS on a 4K display?

A: Yes, but only at High (62 FPS), Medium (69.9 FPS), or Low (103 FPS) settings. Ultra settings at 4K produce only 37.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is 0.7% higher than the RTX 4060's 23181, indicating near-identical overall performance. The measured FPS data in Undisputed reflects this parity.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows 223.1 FPS at 1080p Low, which is exceptionally high. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock appear sufficient to keep the GPU fed at lower resolutions.

Q: What causes the large FPS drop from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: The reduction from 93.5 FPS to 62 FPS represents a 34% decline, which aligns with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. The B580's 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.67 TFLOPS compute are stretched at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1245 out of 1580 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower half of the field. The CPU's 79th percentile and GPU's 66th percentile standing contribute to this mid-pack result.

Q: What settings provide the highest frame rates?

A: Low settings at 1080p produce 223.1 FPS, which is the highest measured average. At 1440p Low, the average is 157.6 FPS, and at 4K Low it is 103 FPS.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename). It operates at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosts to 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor is built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors across a 74 mm² die.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions but becomes more relevant at 1080p. The measured 223.1 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the Ryzen 5 5600 can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps maintain low latency for game logic.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its mid-range positioning. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584 indicate solid performance for gaming workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 21541 and single-thread score of 3256 reinforce this assessment.

The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1737 in the 2-thread test to 5659 in the max-threads test, suggesting the 6-core configuration provides good scaling for multi-threaded workloads. In a sports title like Undisputed, which may not heavily utilize many threads, the 5600's strong single-core performance is likely more important than its multicore capabilities.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p:

• Low: 223.1 FPS
• Medium: 155.9 FPS
• High: 129.9 FPS
• Ultra: 82 FPS

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The 223.1 FPS at Low is more than triple the 82 FPS at Ultra, showing a wide performance envelope. Even Ultra settings remain above 60 FPS, making 1080p the resolution where this combo truly shines.

1440p:

• Low: 157.6 FPS
• Medium: 116.6 FPS
• High: 93.5 FPS
• Ultra: 61.1 FPS

At 1440p, performance remains strong but begins to show constraints. Low settings still exceed 150 FPS, and Medium maintains over 100 FPS. High at 93.5 FPS is suitable for high-refresh monitors, while Ultra at 61.1 FPS just crosses the 60 FPS threshold.

4K:

• Low: 103 FPS
• Medium: 69.9 FPS
• High: 62 FPS
• Ultra: 37.3 FPS

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings remain playable at 103 FPS, but Medium and High hover near 60-70 FPS. Ultra at 37.3 FPS is the only setting that falls significantly below playable thresholds. This breakdown shows the Arc B580's capabilities are best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K reserved for lower settings.