Undisputed

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It runs with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, and its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature for gaming workloads. The processor sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 24,709, placing it in a tight cluster with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24,728, a 0.1% gap) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24,822, a 0.5% gap). The Intel Core i5-12450HX trails by 0.5% (24,576), and the Intel Core i5-11600 is 0.6% behind (24,563). This means the 5700X3D is effectively performance-identical to its nearest competitors in synthetic CPU tests, though its 3D V-Cache architecture specifically benefits games that are sensitive to memory latency.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident from the frame rate scaling across settings. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 195 FPS, which drops to 116 FPS at High and 75 FPS at Ultra. The fact that even the lowest settings yield such high frame rates suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution — the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. However, the 5700X3D's 16 threads and large cache ensure that the game's physics and AI calculations don't stall the pipeline. In a sports title like Undisputed, where boxing matches involve complex hit detection and opponent behavior, the 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom. The CPU's single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark and 1,849 in Geekbench single-core, while not class-leading, are sufficient to keep up with the Arc B570's output at lower resolutions. The benchmark data shows that when settings are lowered at 1080p, the FPS jumps by 79 frames (from 116 to 195), which points to the GPU being the limiting factor — the CPU is not holding back the frame rate even at 195 FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is a Battlemage-generation GPU based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, and it sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, a 0.1% gap) and the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, a 0.1% gap), meaning the B570 performs essentially on par with those cards in synthetic tests. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% behind (20,480), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% ahead (20,662).

In Undisputed, the GPU's VRAM capacity and clock speed directly influence the measured frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 34 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is likely due to the 10 GB VRAM being saturated at 4K with Ultra textures, combined with the GPU's raw compute limits. The GPU's 2500 MHz clock is relatively high, but it cannot compensate for the memory bandwidth constraints at higher resolutions. At 1440p, the B570 performs more comfortably: 141 FPS at Low, 102 FPS at Medium, 84 FPS at High, and 54 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result still falls short of 60 FPS, but the gap is narrower than at 4K. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs are adequate for the game's rendering demands at lower settings, but the Ultra preset pushes the shading units and memory subsystem to their limits, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result being only 34 FPS — a 59% drop from the 4K Low score of 89 FPS.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 195 FPS, which drops to 141 FPS at 1440p Low (a 28% reduction) and further to 89 FPS at 4K Low (a 54% reduction from 1080p). This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower settings, because the CPU is capable of delivering much higher frame rates than the GPU can render at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the same trend holds: 141 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p (28% drop), and 64 FPS at 4K (55% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops — around 28% from 1080p to 1440p and 55% from 1080p to 4K — suggests a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering load scales predictably with pixel count.

At High settings, the scaling is slightly steeper: 116 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p (28% drop), and 53 FPS at 4K (54% drop from 1080p). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic degradation: 75 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p (28% drop), and 34 FPS at 4K (55% drop from 1080p). The fact that the percentage drops remain nearly identical across all settings — despite the absolute FPS values differing significantly — is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component throughout. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see larger FPS drops at lower resolutions where the CPU has to feed more frames. Instead, the GPU's rendering capabilities dictate the performance ceiling, and the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit memory bus become increasingly strained as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is particularly telling, as it falls well below playable thresholds, while 1080p Ultra at 75 FPS remains smooth.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 195, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 141 FPS, while High at 1080p yields 116 FPS.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 4K, the combo only reaches 60 FPS on the Low preset, with an average of 89 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 64 FPS, which is above 60, but High falls to 53 FPS and Ultra to 34 FPS, so 60 FPS is not sustainable at higher settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24,709, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24,728) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24,822). It is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24,576) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600 (24,563).

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750's 20,582. The two cards are effectively tied in synthetic performance, with the B570 also sitting 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534).

Q: Which settings preset provides the smoothest 1440p experience?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 141 FPS, Medium hits 102 FPS, and High reaches 84 FPS, all of which are above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS, so Medium or High is recommended for a balanced experience at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2,256th out of 2,813 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 20% of all pairings. This indicates that while the individual components are mid-range, the overall performance in Undisputed is not competitive with higher-end combos.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,256th out of 2,813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the 20th percentile of all combos. This is a low ranking that reflects the GPU's limitations in this specific title. The CPU, which sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, is clearly capable of handling the game's processing demands — the 1080p Low result of 195 FPS demonstrates that the processor is not a bottleneck. However, the GPU's 65th percentile standing among all GPUs, combined with its 10 GB VRAM, limits the combo's ability to push higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo performs admirably, with all presets except Ultra (75 FPS) exceeding 100 FPS. At 1440p, the Low, Medium, and High presets all stay above 60 FPS, but Ultra drops to 54 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset (89 FPS) and Medium preset (64 FPS) remain playable, while High and Ultra fall to 53 FPS and 34 FPS, respectively. The ranking suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at high refresh rates, or 1440p at medium settings, rather than 4K gaming. For context, the combo's performance is in line with the GPU's nearest rivals — the Intel Arc A750 and RTX 3070 Mobile — which all cluster around the 20,500 average benchmark score. This means the B570 is not an outlier; rather, it is a mid-range GPU that cannot compete with higher-tier cards in a demanding title like Undisputed at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset offers the best balance, with 116 FPS average and no stutter concerns. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the extra 25 FPS over High. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 75 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for competitive play. For 1440p, the Medium preset is recommended, delivering 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual quality. The High preset at 1440p (84 FPS) is also viable, but Medium provides a 21% FPS increase with a modest visual difference. The Ultra preset at 1440p (54 FPS) should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, the Low preset (89 FPS) is the only option that maintains a high frame rate, while the Medium preset (64 FPS) is playable but may exhibit drops below 60 FPS in intense scenes — the measured minimum is 55 FPS. The High preset (53 FPS) and Ultra preset (34 FPS) are not recommended for 4K, as they fail to achieve smooth gameplay. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best used at 1080p with High or Medium settings, or at 1440p with Medium settings, to maintain a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at medium-to-high settings, but it becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 34 FPS.