Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B390 pairing presents a highly unusual configuration for _Undisputed_, primarily because the GPU is an integrated graphics solution (IGP) built on the Xe3-LPG architecture. While the CPU is a modern 6-core Zen 5 part, the graphics performance is anchored by the Arc B390's integrated nature, which relies on System Shared memory. This results in a combination that ranks near the bottom of the database, sitting at rank 2491 out of 2813 tested combos. The data indicates that while the processor is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, the integrated GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck as resolution and settings increase, making this a configuration suited for low-detail 1080p play rather than high-fidelity 4K experiences.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations in _Undisputed_?

A: The combo ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom percentile of tested hardware pairings, indicating that its overall performance is significantly below the majority of configurations in the database.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 91 FPS. The minimum frame rate is 78 FPS, and the maximum frame rate is 105 FPS, showing a playable experience with some fluctuation.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the Arc B390 scores 1482. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463, a difference of 1.3%. The data shows it is only 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 5 9600X and its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29656, which is a 0.2% difference. The data shows the Ryzen 7 8845HS is 0.8% ahead, scoring 29955.

Q: Is the frame rate at 4K Ultra settings high enough for smooth gameplay?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 22 FPS. This is well below the threshold for smooth, competitive gameplay and indicates that the integrated GPU cannot handle the rendering load at this resolution and detail level.

Q: What is the boost clock of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X?

A: The processor has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) that is part of the Panther Lake chip, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its role in this configuration is to handle all rendering tasks, and its performance characteristics are the primary limiting factor in _Undisputed_. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and it has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs.

The most significant constraint is its memory configuration. The Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. Its memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which relies on the system's main DDR5 memory, accessed via a dual-channel bus. This architecture creates a severe bottleneck for gaming, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. The GPU's raw compute capabilities are low, with an FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

In the context of _Undisputed_, the data shows that this GPU is only capable of producing an average of 49 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 22 FPS at 4K Ultra. The GPU's lack of dedicated memory is likely the reason for the sharp performance drop at higher resolutions, as the demand for bandwidth increases. The benchmark results indicate that the Arc B390's performance is comparable to very old discrete GPUs, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which it beats by only 1.3% in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This makes it a component that can handle esports-level titles at low settings but struggles with the demands of a modern sports simulation at higher visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B390 achieves a rank of 2491 out of 2813 tested combos in _Undisputed_. This position in the bottom 11% of all tested hardware pairings highlights a significant imbalance in the system's capabilities. The high-performing CPU is unable to boost the overall experience because the integrated GPU is a severe bottleneck.

This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's performance ceiling. While the CPU is in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, the GPU is in the 9th percentile, creating a massive disparity. The combo's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's inability to process frames quickly enough, especially at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, the system can achieve a solid 127 FPS at 1080p Low, but this drops by more than half to 58 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern demonstrates that the processor is waiting for the GPU to finish rendering, making the Arc B390 the definitive limiting factor in this pairing.

The data suggests that this combo is not optimized for the game. Most other tested combinations likely feature a discrete GPU, which would provide significantly more memory bandwidth and processing power. The Arc B390's dependency on system memory for its framebuffer and textures is a fundamental disadvantage that no amount of CPU power can overcome. The rank of 2491 serves as a clear indicator that users should not expect a high-fidelity or high-resolution experience from this specific hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's performance across various resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 127 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings produce an average of 76 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 49 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases noticeably. Low settings yield an average of 92 FPS. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. High settings produce 55 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35 FPS. The trend continues at 3840x2160, where the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 58 FPS, while Medium settings drop to 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra settings are nearly unplayable at an average of 22 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: for every settings tier, the frame rate decreases as the resolution increases. At 1080p, even Ultra settings are playable, but at 4K, only Low settings come close to 60 FPS. The lack of min/max FPS data for many of the entries, particularly at High and Ultra settings, suggests that frame pacing may be inconsistent, but the average scores are the primary indicator of performance. The system is capable of delivering a smooth 60+ FPS experience only at 1080p with Low to Medium settings, or at 1440p with Low settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the nature of the bottleneck in this system. When comparing Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 127 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 4K, a performance reduction of approximately 54%. For High settings, the drop is from 76 FPS at 1080p to 35 FPS at 4K, a 54% reduction as well. This consistent halving of performance when moving from 1080p to 4K is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling is not linear, however. The jump from 1080p to 1440p is significant, but the jump from 1440p to 4K is even more punishing. For example, at Medium settings, the system goes from 91 FPS at 1080p to 66 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 42 FPS at 4K. This pattern suggests that the integrated GPU's memory bandwidth is being saturated as the pixel count increases. The "System Shared" memory bandwidth is a fixed resource, and as the resolution increases, the amount of data that needs to be transferred to and from the main system memory grows exponentially.

The data strongly suggests that the limiting component is the Intel Arc B390 GPU. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multi-thread performance, is not the constraint. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller performance delta between 1080p and 4K, as the GPU would have more time to render frames while waiting for the CPU to feed it data. Instead, the frame rate drops dramatically with the increase in resolution, indicating that the GPU's rendering throughput and memory bandwidth are exhausted. The scaling behavior confirms that this is an integrated graphics solution that is only suitable for lower resolutions and detail levels.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X provides the processing foundation for this system. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features a large 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory, providing a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

In the context of _Undisputed_, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI, while the GPU renders the frames. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 9600X is more than capable of handling these tasks. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17528.5 and a single-core score of 2183.5. This performance puts it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713.

The evidence that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck is twofold. First, the frame rates do not scale with CPU performance; they scale with GPU load (resolution/settings). Second, the CPU has far more compute headroom than the GPU. While the GPU is in the 9th percentile of its class, the CPU is in the 81st percentile. The CPU’s performance is more than sufficient to feed the GPU data, but the Arc B390 cannot render frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's full potential. The system is heavily unbalanced, with the CPU's capabilities being wasted by the integrated graphics. In this configuration, the Ryzen 5 9600X ensures that the system will not suffer from CPU-related stutters or frame drops, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's fundamental hardware limitations.