Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a stark contrast in component capability within the game Undisputed. The processor is a high-end desktop part, while the graphics solution is an integrated-class GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings clearly delineate where the bottleneck lies, offering a clear case study in system balancing for this sports title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, indicating that the graphics processor is the primary limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 115 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 83 FPS, a 27.8% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 52 FPS, which is a 54.8% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU that is saturated by the increasing pixel count, with the CPU's headroom becoming irrelevant.

The trend continues across all quality presets. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 68 FPS at 1080p to 49 FPS at 1440p (a 27.9% drop), and then to 31 FPS at 4K (a 54.4% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops, regardless of the preset, strongly suggests that the GPU's shading and rasterization throughput, rather than memory bandwidth or CPU logic, is the decisive factor.

The data reveals a non-linear relationship between resolution and frame rate, particularly at the 4K boundary. The jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 2.25x increase in pixel count, yet the frame rate does not halve proportionally in all cases. For instance, at Medium settings, the drop is from 60 FPS at 1440p to 38 FPS at 4K, a 36.7% reduction. This suggests that while the GPU is the bottleneck, it is not entirely memory-bandwidth starved, allowing for some scaling efficiency before hitting a hard limit.

Notably, the margin between 1080p and 1440p is nearly identical across Low, Medium, and High presets, hovering around 27-28%. This uniformity indicates that the GPU is operating in a similar efficiency envelope at these resolutions, with the bottleneck being the raw pixel fill rate and shader work. The 4K results, however, show a larger relative drop at higher settings, with Ultra falling to just 20 FPS, a 54.5% drop from its 1440p score of 32 FPS, confirming that the most complex shading tasks at 4K overwhelm the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the definitive performance ceiling for this configuration. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, a figure that aligns with its integrated nature. The benchmark results confirm that this is not a discrete gaming part, but rather a capable IGP for basic tasks. In Undisputed, its 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs are tasked with rendering the boxing ring and fighters, and the data shows they struggle to maintain high frame rates at higher settings.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's DDR5 memory, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This is a critical factor, as the Ryzen 7 7700's dual-channel memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is shared between the CPU and GPU. This shared bandwidth explains why the GPU's 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate is not the sole limiting factor; the latency and bandwidth of system memory can become a secondary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU is requesting more texture and frame buffer data.

The core clocks are a point of interest. The base clock is 300 MHz, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. This wide range suggests a power-optimized design that aggressively scales clocks based on load. In a game like Undisputed, the GPU will likely maintain high boost clocks under sustained load, but the 25 W TDP is a hard constraint. This low power limit prevents the GPU from sustaining maximum clocks indefinitely, potentially causing performance dips during intense scenes, which is reflected in the min FPS of 32 at 4K Medium, compared to the 43 max FPS.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are all older, low-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000. The deltaPct values are all within ±1.4%, indicating that the Arc B370's raw compute is essentially comparable to these legacy parts. This is a crucial context for the Undisputed results; the combo is not competing with modern discrete GPUs but is instead in a performance tier that is fundamentally constrained.

The data shows that the GPU is the sole reason for the poor 4K performance and the inability to run Ultra settings smoothly. At 1080p, it can manage playable frame rates on Low (115 FPS) and Medium (83 FPS), but the Ultra preset's 44 FPS average at 1080p indicates that the GPU's 40 TMUs and 10 RT cores are insufficient for the highest visual fidelity. The game's engine is clearly demanding on fill rate and shader complexity, and the Arc B370's FP32 output of 6.144 TFLOPS is a hard wall.

CPU Role

In stark contrast to the GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a high-performance desktop processor that is vastly underutilized in this pairing. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, it offers substantial processing power. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and single-core score of 1930 are strong indicators of its capability. The 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its position as a top-tier part for gaming and productivity.

The CPU's clock speeds are a significant asset. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, it has the single-thread performance necessary to feed a more powerful GPU. In Undisputed, which is a sports simulation, the CPU is responsible for AI logic, physics calculations, and game state updates. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the linear FPS scaling with resolution; if the CPU were limiting, the frame rates would be similar across resolutions.

The Ryzen 7 7700's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, Intel Core 5 221E, AMD Ryzen 9 270, and Intel Core i9-13905H. The deltaPct values are minimal, ranging from +0.1% to -0.6%. This indicates that the 7700 is in a tightly contested performance bracket, but all of these rivals are also powerful multi-core processors. The data shows that swapping the 7700 for any of these would have a negligible impact on Undisputed's frame rates, as the GPU would still be the limiting factor.

The 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node make this an efficient processor, but that efficiency is irrelevant to the gaming performance here. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support ensure that it can quickly feed the GPU with draw calls and geometry data. However, the GPU's limited compute resources mean that the CPU spends most of its time idle, waiting for the GPU to catch up.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is operating at a fraction of its capacity. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8484 and single-thread score of 1049 show a well-balanced core design. For Undisputed, the CPU is more than sufficient to handle the game's logic at any resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 20 FPS is a pure GPU limit; the CPU could easily push 100+ FPS if paired with a discrete graphics card. This combo represents a severe imbalance, where the CPU's potential is locked behind the GPU's performance ceiling.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 is a low-power integrated GPU with a 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 compute rating. The increased pixel count at 3840x2160 saturates its 1280 shading units, causing the average FPS to drop by over half in most presets compared to 1920x1080.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 holding back performance in this game?

A: No. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and 87th percentile ranking show it is a high-end part. The frame rates scale inversely with resolution, which is a clear sign that the GPU is the bottleneck, not the 8-core/16-thread processor.

*Q: Can this system run Undisputed at 1440p smoothly?*

A: At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves an average of 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS. This is playable. The High preset drops to 49 FPS, which is still acceptable, but the Ultra preset's 32 FPS average is not smooth.

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

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides the best balance, with an average of 83 FPS and a minimum of 70 FPS. This ensures a stable experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset runs at 68 FPS, which is also viable.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, with a deltaPct of -0.5%, indicating similar raw performance.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: No. The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 20 FPS. This is far below the minimum threshold for a smooth experience in a fast-paced sports game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 115 FPS.
• Medium: Average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95.
• High: Average 68 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 44 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 83 FPS.
• Medium: Average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69.
• High: Average 49 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 32 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 52 FPS.
• Medium: Average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 and maximum of 43.
• High: Average 31 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 20 FPS.

The data shows a clear progression. At 1080p, the combo can handle Low and Medium presets with high average frame rates. The High preset is playable, but Ultra dips below 45 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low and Medium presets maintain an average above 60 FPS. At 4K, all presets fall below 60 FPS, with the Medium preset's min FPS of 32 indicating significant stuttering potential. The Ultra preset is essentially unplayable at all resolutions, with a maximum average of 44 FPS at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo varies by resolution. For a 1080p display, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers a 83 FPS average and a 70 FPS minimum, ensuring a fluid match without the visual compromises of the Low preset. The High preset is a viable alternative at 68 FPS, but the 15 FPS drop from Medium is noticeable for a modest graphical gain.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset is the only sensible choice for smooth gameplay. It hits exactly 60 FPS on average with a 51 FPS minimum, which is on the edge of acceptable. The Low preset offers higher headroom at 83 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is significant. The High preset at 49 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 32 FPS is not recommended for a competitive or immersive experience.

At 4K, the situation is dire. The Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, with a 52 FPS average. However, the 38 FPS average of the Medium preset, coupled with a 32 FPS minimum, suggests that even this setting will feel stuttery. The High and Ultra presets are effectively unplayable. For a consistent 60 FPS target, this hardware cannot achieve it at 4K on any preset.

The data indicates that the Ultra preset is a poor choice for this GPU. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p results in a 24 FPS loss, a 35.3% reduction. This suggests that the Ultra preset enables effects that are disproportionately expensive on the Arc B370's 1280 shading units. Users should avoid this preset entirely. The best experience is achieved by selecting Medium at 1080p or 1440p, accepting the visual trade-offs for a stable frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3429 out of 3718 combos for Undisputed. This places it in the 8th percentile of all tested systems, a very low position that reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations. The ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs, which drags down the otherwise high-performing CPU.

The CPU's contribution to the ranking is minimal. The Ryzen 7 7700's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs is neutralized by the GPU's weak performance. The data shows that the combo's rank is almost entirely determined by the graphics solution. If the same CPU were paired with a discrete GPU that scored in the 50th percentile, the combo's rank would likely be in the top half of the database.

The nearest rivals to the GPU in isolation, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770, are ancient parts from a different era. This context is important for understanding the rank. The combo is not just underperforming modern standards; it is performing at a level comparable to hardware from over a decade ago. In Undisputed, this means that the system is only suitable for low-resolution, low-detail play.

The rank of 3429 out of 3718 is a warning sign for users expecting a gaming-capable system. It indicates that in a head-to-head comparison with other tested configurations, this combo will be beaten by 92% of them. The only consolation is the CPU's power, which ensures that the system is not completely obsolete, but for this specific game, the combination is severely hampered by the integrated graphics. The data confirms that this is a productivity-focused CPU paired with an entry-level graphics solution, resulting in a bottom-decile gaming experience.