Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Undisputed, with performance heavily dictated by resolution and the integrated GPU’s limits. This combination ranks in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, indicating that while the CPU is a strong performer, the graphics solution acts as the primary bottleneck across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, a clear sign that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 115 FPS, which is a smooth and responsive experience for a sports title. However, moving to 1440p drops that average to 83 FPS, a 28% reduction, and at 4K the average falls further to 52 FPS, which is just over half of the 1080p figure.

This scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets. With Medium settings, the average frame rate goes from 83 FPS at 1080p to 60 FPS at 1440p, then down to 38 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, starting at 44 FPS at 1080p and plummeting to 32 FPS at 1440p and a mere 20 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly severe, often representing a 35-40% reduction in performance, which points to the GPU hitting its memory bandwidth and shading limits.

The data suggests that the Arc B370 is architected for efficiency rather than raw throughput. Its 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest figures that struggle to fill the pixel count of a 4K display. The fact that the 1080p to 1440p transition is less punishing than the 1440p to 4K transition indicates that the GPU has enough resources for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the jump to 4K overwhelms its 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs, leading to a disproportionate loss in frame rate.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel’s 3 nm process. Its performance profile is defined by its modest specifications: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU’s boost clock is rated at 2400 MHz, with a base clock of 300 MHz, and its memory is system shared, meaning bandwidth is system dependent rather than dedicated.

In Undisputed, this GPU configuration results in a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This score is within 0.2% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.5% of the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which are its closest rivals in the database. The data shows that the Arc B370’s performance is not suited for high-resolution gaming, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p with High settings, the average frame rate is only 68 FPS.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility are modern, but they cannot compensate for the raw hardware limitations. The 10 ray tracing cores are present, but the low overall compute power means they are unlikely to be utilized effectively in Undisputed. The system-shared memory architecture is a critical weakness, as it relies on the CPU’s DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is shared with the system, creating potential contention and limiting the GPU’s ability to stream textures and geometry quickly.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a high-performance desktop processor that stands in stark contrast to the GPU. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers substantial multi-threaded capability. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting up to 4.70 GHz, and it features a 32 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU excels, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476 and a single-core score of 1574.5. Its average benchmark score of 29123 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU’s performance confirms its capabilities. It scores 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, while being 0.4% and 0.5% lower than the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 and Intel Core i5-13500HX, respectively. The 5800X’s 3DMark multi-thread score of 7586 and single-thread score of 943 indicate strong processing power that is more than adequate for the physics and AI calculations in a sports game like Undisputed.

However, this CPU power is largely untapped in the gaming results. The frame rates are consistently limited by the GPU, meaning the 5800X is likely idling or only partially loaded during gameplay. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the frame rate is 115 FPS, which is below what the 5800X could theoretically support. The bottleneck is unequivocally the graphics processor, and the CPU’s only role is to feed the GPU with data, which it does with ample headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo provides a range of experiences. Low settings yield an average of 115 FPS, making for a highly fluid and responsive match. Medium settings reduce this to 83 FPS (with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95), which remains smooth. High settings drop the average to 68 FPS, still acceptable for most players. Ultra settings are the most taxing, producing an average of 44 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

At 2560x1440, performance takes a noticeable hit. Low settings average 83 FPS, which is still good. Medium settings average 60 FPS (minimum 51, maximum 69), which is the threshold for smooth gameplay. High settings fall to 49 FPS, which may feel slightly stuttery to some. Ultra settings are largely unplayable, with an average of 32 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmed. Low settings average 52 FPS, which is borderline. Medium settings average 38 FPS (minimum 32, maximum 43), which is a significant compromise. High settings drop to 31 FPS, and Ultra settings are effectively unplayable at 20 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not viable with this combo unless players are willing to accept Low settings and even then, the experience is marginal.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and Arc B370 ranks 3429 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 7.8% of all configurations. This low ranking is almost entirely due to the GPU’s poor performance relative to other graphics cards. The CPU’s high percentile ranking (81st) is negated by the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking, resulting in a system that is severely unbalanced for gaming.

This rank indicates that while the CPU is a top-tier part, the overall user experience in this title will be defined by the GPU’s limitations. The data suggests that this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to low settings, but it will struggle at higher resolutions or with more demanding presets. The rank is a stark reminder that a powerful CPU cannot compensate for a weak GPU in a graphics-intensive game like Undisputed, and users seeking a better experience would need to consider a different graphics solution.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Undisputed at 4K?*

A: The data shows it is not viable for smooth 4K gaming. At 4K with Low settings, the average frame rate is 52 FPS, but this drops to 38 FPS at Medium, 31 FPS at High, and 20 FPS at Ultra, which are all below the threshold for a consistently playable experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: For a smooth experience at 1920x1080, Medium settings provide an average of 83 FPS, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. Low settings offer 115 FPS, but for a more visually detailed match, Medium is the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT. It is 0.4% lower than the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-13500HX, making it a competitively strong processor.

Q: Why is the frame rate so low at 4K compared to 1080p?

A: The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU with system-shared memory and limited compute resources (6.144 TFLOPS). The jump from 1080p to 4K quadruples the pixel count, which overwhelms the GPU’s 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs, causing a disproportionate drop in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The CPU is a high-end 8-core processor with a 81st percentile ranking, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. The frame rates are consistently low across all resolutions, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce an average of 49 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 32 FPS. This represents a 35% reduction in frame rate, showing that Ultra is significantly more demanding and often results in a less playable experience.