Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable experience across most settings in Undisputed, though the data reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions and a CPU that has ample headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, scaling behavior, and component roles based strictly on the provided data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a steep and consistent penalty as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of GPU limitation. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 116 FPS to 84 FPS, a reduction of 32 FPS. The jump to 3840x2160 at High settings further reduces performance to 53 FPS, meaning the 4K result is less than half of the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is nearly linear with pixel count, which strongly suggests the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting component.

At Low settings, the trend is even more pronounced. The 1920x1080 Low preset achieves 195 FPS, which falls to 141 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 89 FPS at 3840x2160. While these numbers remain playable, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is massive — roughly 54% of the performance is lost. This confirms that even when graphical load is minimized, the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K.

The Medium preset provides the only rows with min/max FPS data, offering insight into frame pacing. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average drops to 102 FPS with a range of 86 to 117 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. The spread between min and max widens slightly at higher resolutions, indicating more variable frame times as the GPU works harder.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling. At 1080p, Ultra averages 75 FPS, but this falls to 54 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 34 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold and approaches the 30 FPS mark, making it the least viable configuration in the dataset. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial, but the gap between 1080p and 4K within any single preset is larger, reinforcing that resolution is the dominant factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It belongs to the 5000 series using the Zen 3 architecture on the AM4 socket. Its large 96 MB shared L3 cache is a notable feature, but the benchmark data suggests this CPU is not the bottleneck in Undisputed.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is strong: it scores 14,317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 11,765 in Geekbench multi-core. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,452 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,017. These scores place the CPU in the 80th percentile vs all CPUs, indicating it is a high-end part.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU appears to have significant headroom. The highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset is 195 FPS at 1080p Low. Even at this extreme, the CPU does not appear to be limiting, as the GPU still manages to deliver high numbers. The fact that frame rates scale so consistently with resolution — rather than plateauing at a CPU-imposed ceiling — supports the interpretation that the 5800X3D is more than capable of feeding the Arc B570.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27,887, delta 0%), Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27,872, delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (avg score 27,932, delta -0.1%), and Intel Core i5-12600KF (avg score 27,799, delta 0.3%). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 5800X3D performs effectively on par with these chips in general compute. For a sports game like Undisputed, which typically relies more on GPU throughput than CPU physics, this level of CPU performance is sufficient.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average frame rate is 116 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to 1080p Low?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 34 FPS, while 1080p Low averages 195 FPS. This represents a performance difference of 161 FPS, or roughly a 5.7x advantage for the lower resolution and preset.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases, from 195 FPS at 1080p Low to 89 FPS at 4K Low, which is a classic GPU-bound pattern. The CPU’s high multi-threaded scores (14,317 in Cinebench R23) suggest it has ample capacity.

Q: What is the best preset for maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 102 FPS, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. Only Medium and High maintain averages above 60 FPS, with Medium offering the highest margin.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest recorded average is 34 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The only min/max data available is for Medium settings, where the lowest minimum is 55 FPS at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2,256 out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the distribution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience. For a smooth 60 FPS target, the 1080p Ultra preset achieves 75 FPS, making it viable, but the 1440p Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS, which is below the target. The 4K Ultra preset at 34 FPS is not recommended for any serious play.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p stands out. It delivers 84 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and offers better image clarity than 1080p. The Medium preset at 1440p is even safer, with 102 FPS and a minimum recorded frame rate of 86 FPS, ensuring consistent pacing. At 4K, the Medium preset is the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS, though the minimum dips slightly below the target.

If maximizing frame rate is the priority, the Low preset at 1080p provides 195 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. However, this sacrifices graphical fidelity. The data shows that the drop from High to Medium at 1080p is relatively small (116 to 141 FPS), suggesting Medium is a sweet spot for most users. At 1440p, the choice between High (84 FPS) and Medium (102 FPS) depends on whether visual detail or frame rate headroom matters more. The 4K resolution is only playable at Low (89 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS), with High (53 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) falling short of 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2,256 out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 80% of combos perform better. The ranking is relatively low, which aligns with the measured frame rates: while the combo achieves playable numbers at 1080p and 1440p, it struggles at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks provide context. The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556 and sits in the 65th percentile vs all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avg score 20,534, delta 0.1%), Intel Arc A750 (avg score 20,582, delta -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (avg score 20,480, delta 0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (avg score 20,662, delta -0.5%). These deltas are all within 0.5%, indicating the Arc B570 performs essentially identically to these GPUs in general benchmarks.

The CPU's rank of 2,256 is not due to CPU weakness, as the 5800X3D is in the 80th percentile vs all CPUs. Instead, the low combo rank is driven by the GPU's mid-range positioning. The data suggests that to improve this combo's rank, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, as the CPU has proven it can deliver high frame rates when the GPU allows it, evidenced by the 195 FPS result at 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset of measured FPS is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 195 FPS. The Medium preset averages 141 FPS, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. The High preset averages 116 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 75 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 141 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. The High preset averages 84 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 54 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 89 FPS. The Medium preset averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. The High preset averages 53 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 34 FPS.

The progression across resolutions is consistent: for every preset, the 1080p result is highest, followed by 1440p, then 4K. The deltas between presets also remain consistent. For example, the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 120 FPS (195 to 75), while at 4K it is 55 FPS (89 to 34). This indicates that the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached at 4K, where even lowering settings from Medium to Low only yields a 25 FPS improvement.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing that the frame rate range tightens as resolution decreases. At 1080p, the range is 42 FPS (120 to 162), at 1440p it is 31 FPS (86 to 117), and at 4K it is 19 FPS (55 to 74). This suggests that the GPU is more consistently stressed at 4K, resulting in less variance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU has 18 ray tracing cores and operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU’s synthetic benchmarks show an average score of 20,556, placing it in the 65th percentile vs all GPUs. Its closest rivals are the RTX 3070 Mobile, Arc A750, Quadro M4000M, and R9 M390X, all within 0.5% of its average score. This indicates the Arc B570 is a mid-range performer, not a high-end part.

In Undisputed, the GPU is clearly the performance bottleneck. The frame rates at 4K Ultra (34 FPS) and 4K High (53 FPS) demonstrate that the GPU cannot handle the combined load of high resolution and high settings. Even at 1440p Ultra, the 54 FPS result is below the 60 FPS target. The GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit bus are sufficient for the game at lower settings, but the data suggests that the shading units and memory bandwidth are insufficient for max settings at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s role is also evident in how frame rates scale with settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (195 FPS) and Ultra (75 FPS) is 120 FPS, showing that the GPU can respond to settings changes. At 4K, the difference between Low (89 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) is only 55 FPS, indicating that the GPU is already near its limit even at Low settings. This is a clear sign that for 4K play, the Arc B570 is the limiting component, and the CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant at that resolution. The CPU’s 96 MB L3 cache and 8 cores provide no additional benefit when the GPU is saturated.