Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for a sports title, though the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher graphical presets and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and expected progression as resolution increases, but the rate of decline tells a story about system balance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 195 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 141 FPS, a 27.7% reduction. At 4K, the average falls further to 89 FPS, which is a 36.9% drop from the 1440p figure and a 54.4% drop from the 1080p baseline.

This scaling pattern is typical for a system where the CPU is capable enough to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 195 FPS suggests that the Ryzen 5 9600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting up to 5.40 GHz, is not the bottleneck at this setting. The Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the limiting factor, and as resolution climbs, the GPU’s workload increases.

The scaling becomes more pronounced when moving from Medium to High settings. At 1080p, the jump from Medium (141 FPS) to High (116 FPS) is a 17.7% performance hit. At 1440p, the same settings transition costs 17.6% (from 102 FPS to 84 FPS). However, at 4K, the drop from Medium (64 FPS) to High (53 FPS) is a steeper 17.2% reduction, indicating that the GPU is under significant stress at this resolution.

The most severe scaling occurs at the Ultra preset. The 4K Ultra average of 34 FPS is less than half the 1080p Ultra average of 75 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset, likely with its demanding effects, pushes the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus to its limits. The 1440p Ultra result of 54 FPS is also telling; it is barely above the 4K High result of 53 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset at 1440p is nearly as demanding as High at 4K.

The data shows that the system is GPU-limited in almost all scenarios. The only exception is the 1080p Low setting, where the 195 FPS average hints that the CPU could push higher if the GPU allowed. For a game like Undisputed, a sports title that does not typically demand extreme physics or AI calculations, the Ryzen 5 9600X’s performance is more than sufficient. The bottleneck is consistently the Intel Arc B570, especially when resolution and settings are maximized.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this hardware?*

A: The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo averages 84 FPS, which is smooth and significantly higher than the 4K High average of 53 FPS. The 1080p High average of 116 FPS is very high, but 1440p offers a better balance between visual clarity and frame rate.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium settings, the average FPS is 64, with a minimum of 55 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K High drops to 53 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 34 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth experience. The data suggests that 4K Medium is the maximum playable setting.

Q: How demanding is the Ultra preset?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding than High. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 116 (High) to 75 (Ultra), a 35% performance penalty. At 1440p, the penalty is even larger, with the average dropping from 84 to 54 FPS, a 35.7% reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is below standard playability thresholds.

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

A: The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B570 GPU is the limiting factor in almost all tested configurations. The evidence is the steep FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings. The Ryzen 5 9600X, with its high boost clock and strong single-thread performance, is not a bottleneck until the GPU is fully saturated.

*Q: Is the 10 GB VRAM of the Arc B570 sufficient for Undisputed?*

A: The data suggests that 10 GB is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, as the game runs at playable frame rates. However, the severe drop at 4K Ultra (34 FPS) compared to 4K High (53 FPS) could be attributed to the VRAM capacity or the GPU’s raw compute power being overwhelmed by the Ultra preset’s demands.

Q: What kind of performance can I expect at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the system is highly capable. The Low preset averages 195 FPS, Medium averages 141 FPS, and High averages 116 FPS. Even the demanding Ultra preset hits 75 FPS. All of these results are well above the standard 60 FPS target, making 1080p a very smooth experience.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 plays a central role in determining the frame rates in Undisputed. The GPU’s performance characteristics, including its 2500 MHz base and boost clock, are directly reflected in the scaling behavior. The data shows that the gap between settings widens as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

The GPU’s memory subsystem is a key factor. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, the Arc B570 offers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. At 1080p, this bandwidth is sufficient for even the Ultra preset, which achieves 75 FPS. At 1440p, the bandwidth becomes more strained, as evidenced by the Ultra preset dropping to 54 FPS. At 4K, the 34 FPS Ultra result suggests that the memory bandwidth and capacity are being taxed heavily.

The compute capabilities of the Arc B570 also matter. With 2304 shading units and an FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS, the GPU is positioned to handle modern titles. The 1440p High average of 84 FPS shows that the GPU has enough compute power to maintain high frame rates at a mainstream resolution. However, the 4K High average of 53 FPS indicates that the GPU is reaching its limits when rendering four times the pixels of 1080p.

The GPU’s 18 ray tracing cores are present, but the benchmark data for Undisputed does not isolate ray tracing performance. The focus is on rasterization, where the GPU’s 80 ROPs handle the pixel output. The 4K Medium result of 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS, is a strong indicator that the GPU can maintain a playable experience with some visual compromises.

The Arc B570’s position relative to its rivals is confirmed by its average benchmark score of 20556. It sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750. This proximity to other mid-range GPUs explains the performance profile seen in Undisputed: capable at 1080p and 1440p, but struggling at 4K with high settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which might seem low given the playable frame rates. However, this ranking is likely influenced by the large number of high-end systems in the database that pair top-tier CPUs with flagship GPUs.

In the context of this specific pairing, the rank reflects a balanced mid-range system. The Ryzen 5 9600X is a capable CPU, ranking in the 81st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29713. The Arc B570 is a solid mid-range GPU, ranking in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 20556. The combination of a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU creates a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it cannot compete with systems using high-end GPUs at 4K.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, which scores 0.6% lower. This shows that the Ryzen 5 9600X is competitive with other mid-range and older high-end CPUs. The GPU’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750, with performance deltas of 0.1% and -0.1%, respectively. This places the Arc B570 in a tight performance band with these cards.

The ranking of 2256 out of 2813 suggests that while the system is capable, there are many more powerful combos in the database. For a player targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or a solid 60+ FPS at 1440p, this combo is a good match. The data does not suggest that the system is underpowered for Undisputed, but rather that it sits in the lower-middle tier of the overall hardware landscape.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation across all resolutions.

At 1080p, Medium delivers an average of 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS. This is an excellent result that provides a smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors. The High preset is also viable at 116 FPS, but the 17.7% drop in performance for a modest visual gain may not be worth it for competitive play. The Low preset at 195 FPS is only for esports-focused players who prioritize frame rate above all else. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is playable, but the risk of frame drops below 60 FPS in demanding scenarios is higher.

At 1440p, Medium is the recommended setting, with an average of 102 FPS and a minimum of 86 FPS. This ensures a consistently smooth experience and is a good balance for most players. High is also acceptable at 84 FPS, but it approaches the threshold where some players may notice frame pacing issues. Low at 141 FPS is excellent for high refresh rate gaming, but the visual compromise is significant. Ultra at 54 FPS is not recommended, as it is too close to the 60 FPS target and may suffer from stutters.

At 4K, Medium is the only setting that provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 55 FPS. High at 53 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 34 FPS is not recommended. Low at 89 FPS is a viable option for players who want a high frame rate at 4K, but the graphical quality will be noticeably reduced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 195 FPS average
• Medium: 141 FPS average, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS
• High: 116 FPS average
• Ultra: 75 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 141 FPS average
• Medium: 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS
• High: 84 FPS average
• Ultra: 54 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 89 FPS average
• Medium: 64 FPS average, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings reduces the frame rate by roughly 20-30%, and each step up in resolution has a similar effect. The Medium preset is the only one that provides both a minimum and maximum FPS reading, indicating that it is the most stable and well-balanced setting for this hardware combination. The Low and High presets only provide average FPS data, suggesting that the frame times may be less consistent. The Ultra preset’s low averages across all resolutions make it the least desirable choice for a smooth experience.