Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + Intel Arc B370

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B370 combination delivers playable but constrained performance in Undisputed, a sports title that leans more on the CPU than the integrated GPU. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile, creating a significant bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. Benchmark data shows the pairing ranks 2592nd out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of systems, yet the measured FPS reveals a workable experience at 1080p and 1440p with lowered presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: 1920x1080 is the strongest option. At Low settings, the system averages 115 FPS, while Medium delivers 83 FPS and High hits 68 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings (83 FPS) remain consistently smooth, and 3840x2160 falls below 60 FPS even at Low (52 FPS).

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, sitting 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). These deltas are all within 1.5%, indicating near-identical GPU performance.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D bottleneck the Arc B370?

A: Yes, especially at 1080p. The CPU's PassMark multithread score is 25047 and single-thread is 3494, which is far more capable than the GPU's 5th percentile ranking. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 115 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 20 FPS, showing the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings increase.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It features 96 MB of shared L3 cache, uses the AMD Socket AM5, and has a TDP of 65 W. Its launch MSRP is $269.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark against its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D averages 44573 in PassMark, which is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 (44889) by 0.7%.

Q: Is the Arc B370's memory configuration a concern?

A: The GPU uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth, meaning it relies on the CPU's DDR5 memory. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is shared with the iGPU. This limits performance at higher resolutions, as seen in the drop from 83 FPS at 1440p Low to 31 FPS at 4K High.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with the memory subsystem entirely dependent on system RAM. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its compute throughput is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio), with pixel rate at 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate at 96.00 GTexel/s. The TDP is 25 W, and it uses the IGP bus interface with no power connectors.

In Undisputed, the GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs is reflected in the measured results. At 1920x1080, the card manages 115 FPS on Low, 83 FPS on Medium, 68 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 61.7% drop in frame rate, indicating that the GPU's limited shading and texture resources are heavily taxed by higher presets. At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges with 83 FPS on Low, 60 FPS on Medium, 49 FPS on High, and 32 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are more telling: 52 FPS on Low, 38 FPS on Medium, 31 FPS on High, and 20 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32 FPS, a 61.5% reduction.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance ceiling. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) are within 0.5% of the Arc B370's score of 1184, meaning this iGPU competes with decade-old discrete mobile and entry-level desktop parts. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192) is 0.7% faster, while the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168) is 1.4% slower. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, and the measured FPS in Undisputed confirms that the Arc B370 is best suited for lower resolutions and reduced settings.

The 25 W TDP and IGP form factor mean this GPU shares power and thermal budget with the CPU, which is a critical consideration for sustained gaming. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is respectable for an integrated part, but the System Shared memory bandwidth is the primary constraint. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS, suggesting that frame pacing is stable when the memory subsystem isn't overwhelmed. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS, showing the memory bandwidth limit starting to bite.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with a die size of 71 mm² and 11,270 million transistors. It runs at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boosts to 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory, and provides Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes (CPU only). The integrated Radeon Graphics are present but not used in this configuration.

In PassMark benchmarks, the CPU shows strong all-around performance. The multithread score is 25047, while single-thread is 3494. Integer math scores 70774, floating point math 43594, and extended instructions 20455. Data compression hits 271649, data encryption 15797, find prime numbers 221, physics 2779, and random string sorting 32999. The average benchmark score is 44573, placing the CPU in the 89th percentile of all processors. This is a high-performing chip for gaming, with the 96 MB L3 cache being particularly beneficial for titles that are sensitive to cache capacity.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its average score. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466) is 0.2% slower, the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342) is 0.5% slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309) is 0.6% slower. The Intel Core i5-14600 (44889) is 0.7% faster. These deltas are marginal, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is competitively positioned against both mobile and desktop parts from Intel and AMD.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident in the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system averages 115 FPS, which is a CPU-bound scenario where the processor's single-thread performance (3494) and cache size keep the frame rate high. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's advantage is less visible. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 83 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 52 FPS. This pattern shows that the CPU can push well over 100 FPS when the GPU isn't the bottleneck, but the Arc B370 cannot sustain that pace at higher resolutions.

The boost clock of 4.50 GHz is modest compared to higher-end Ryzen parts, but the 96 MB L3 cache compensates in gaming workloads. The 65 W TDP ensures thermal headroom is available for the GPU, which shares the same package. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed, which typically doesn't scale beyond 8 threads. The PassMark physics score of 2779 indicates adequate simulation performance, while the floating point score of 43594 suggests the CPU can handle physics calculations without bottlenecking the GPU at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 115 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play. Medium settings average 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS, providing a good balance of visual quality and performance. High settings drop to 68 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. Ultra settings fall to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 71 FPS range, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to settings.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 83 FPS, which is identical to 1080p Medium, suggesting the GPU is still capable at this resolution with minimal settings. Medium settings average 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play. High settings drop to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS, making these presets less viable for a consistent experience. The 1440p results show a 51 FPS range from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth is a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for some users. Medium settings average 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 FPS and maximum of 43 FPS, which is choppy. High settings drop to 31 FPS, and Ultra falls to 20 FPS, making these presets unsuitable for competitive play. The 4K results show a 32 FPS range from Low to Ultra, with the GPU being the clear bottleneck.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the Arc B370 can handle 1080p Medium and Low settings well, but struggles at 1440p High and above. The minimum FPS values at 1080p Medium (70 FPS) and 1440p Medium (51 FPS) suggest that frame pacing remains stable even when the average drops, which is important for a sports title where timing matters. The maximum FPS values (95 FPS at 1080p Medium, 69 FPS at 1440p Medium) indicate that the system can burst above the average when the scene isn't demanding, but sustained performance is limited by the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2592nd out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's 5th percentile performance, which drags down the overall experience despite the CPU's 89th percentile ranking. The rank reflects the fact that most other combos in the database use discrete GPUs with dedicated memory, whereas the Arc B370 relies on System Shared memory.

The CPU's strong performance (44573 average PassMark score) is not enough to overcome the GPU's limitations. The rank of 2592 suggests that only 221 combos perform worse, which is a small fraction of the total. This indicates that the pairing is at the lower end of the performance spectrum, suitable for light gaming at reduced settings rather than high-fidelity experiences.

The measured FPS data puts this rank in context. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 115 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target and would rank higher if the database weighted playable scenarios more heavily. However, at 1080p Ultra (44 FPS) and 4K Ultra (20 FPS), the performance is poor, pulling the overall rank down. The rank is an aggregate measure, and it doesn't account for the fact that this system can deliver a smooth experience at lower settings.

The nearest GPU rivals — all within 1.4% of the Arc B370's score — are all legacy parts from the early 2010s. This comparison underscores the GPU's position in the market: it's an integrated solution that competes with discrete parts from a decade ago. In Undisputed, the combo's rank reflects this reality, as the game's moderate requirements allow for playable frame rates at 1080p, but not at higher resolutions.

The CPU's rank among all processors (89th percentile) is a bright spot, but it doesn't translate to a better combo rank because the GPU is the limiting factor. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is capable of much higher frame rates than the Arc B370 can deliver, meaning the CPU is underutilized in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the resolution and the user's preference for visual quality versus frame rate. At 1920x1080, Low settings (115 FPS) provide the smoothest experience, ideal for competitive play where response time matters. Medium settings (83 FPS) offer a good balance, with a minimum of 70 FPS ensuring consistent frame delivery. High settings (68 FPS) are playable but leave less headroom for scene complexity. Ultra settings (44 FPS) are not recommended, as the frame rate drops below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low settings (83 FPS) are the only preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings (60 FPS) are borderline, with a minimum of 51 FPS that could cause noticeable stuttering during intense gameplay. High (49 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) are not recommended, as they fall below 60 FPS and reduce the responsiveness of the game. For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, Medium at 1440p is the highest viable setting, but the minimum FPS of 51 suggests occasional dips.

At 3840x2160, no settings provide a smooth experience. Low settings (52 FPS) are the closest to playable, but the frame rate is below 60 FPS. Medium (38 FPS), High (31 FPS), and Ultra (20 FPS) are all too slow for a sports title where timing and reaction are important. The data indicates that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Undisputed, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p.

For the best overall experience, 1080p Medium is the recommended preset. It delivers 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with reasonable visual quality. The 70 FPS minimum ensures that the frame rate rarely dips below playable levels, which is crucial for a game that requires precise inputs. If a higher frame rate is preferred, 1080p Low at 115 FPS is the best choice, sacrificing visual detail for near-doubled performance. At 1440p, Low settings at 83 FPS are the only option that maintains a smooth experience, but the visual fidelity reduction may not be worth the resolution increase for some users.