Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Undisputed, with benchmark results indicating that the integrated graphics solution is the primary bottleneck across all tested configurations. The data shows a clear performance ceiling that settings adjustments can mitigate, but only to a limited degree, with the combo ranking in the 2592nd position out of 2813 tested combinations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the Low preset delivers the only consistently playable experience across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 115 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this combination. This represents a 38.5% improvement over the High preset at the same resolution, which averages 68 FPS, and a 161% improvement over Ultra, which drops to 44 FPS. The Low preset's performance advantage holds at higher resolutions as well, with 83 FPS at 2560x1440 and 52 FPS at 3840x2160, making it the only preset that remains above 30 FPS at 4K.

For users seeking a balance between visual quality and performance, the Medium preset offers the best compromise. At 1920x1080, Medium averages 83 FPS, which is identical to the Low preset's 1440p result and represents a 22% drop from Low at the same resolution. However, Medium provides a measurable FPS range of 70 to 95 at 1080p, indicating stable frame pacing. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 60 FPS with a range of 51 to 69, which remains within playable territory. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 and maximum of 43, making it marginal but technically above the 30 FPS threshold.

The High preset is only viable at 1920x1080, where it averages 68 FPS. At 1440p, High falls to 49 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 31 FPS. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it produces the lowest scores across all resolutions: 44 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. The performance deltas between presets are substantial, with Ultra representing a 61.7% performance penalty compared to Low at 1080p. Given these results, the recommended configuration is Low for competitive play or Medium for a better visual experience, with the understanding that 4K gaming should only be attempted on the Low preset.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a 25 W integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its benchmark results are modest, scoring 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is a critical factor in understanding the measured FPS, as the GPU's compute capabilities are fundamentally limited. The nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark data are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, with a score of 1186 and a delta of -0.2%, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, with a score of 1190 and a delta of -0.5%.

The GPU's memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM, and its memory bandwidth is listed as system dependent. This means the Arc B370 relies on the CPU's DDR5 memory subsystem, which for the Ryzen 7 7700X provides a dual-channel bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In a game like Undisputed, which is a sports title with relatively modest graphics demands, the shared memory architecture still creates a significant constraint, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz, but these figures are less relevant than the fundamental shading resource limitations.

The GPU's shading units number 1280, with 40 TMUs and 20 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, which is low by modern discrete GPU standards. This explains why the FPS drops so sharply as settings increase: the Ultra preset at 4K yields only 20 FPS, which is less than one-fifth of the Low preset's 1080p result. The GPU is clearly the limiting component in this combination, as the CPU's substantial multi-threaded capabilities cannot compensate for the graphics processor's low throughput. The data suggests that the Arc B370 is suitable for light gaming at low settings, but it struggles to maintain high frame rates in Undisputed at higher quality presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a high-end desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU's benchmark results are strong, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35909. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, with a score of 35802 and a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core 7 250H, with a score of 35728 and a delta of 0.5%.

In multi-threaded workloads, the 7700X shows its strength, scoring 19088 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8852 in 3DMark max threads. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1987 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1090. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. The processor has a TDP of 105 W and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, but it still matters for frame consistency. The measured FPS data shows that the game is not CPU-bound, as the 7700X's 16 threads should handle the game's logic and physics with ease. The difference between the Low preset at 1080p (115 FPS) and the Medium preset (83 FPS) is primarily due to GPU load, not CPU limitations. The CPU's high single-thread score of 2289 in Geekbench suggests that it can keep up with the game's demands, but the GPU cannot translate that into higher frame rates. The data indicates that the CPU is underutilized in this configuration, as the GPU's 5th percentile ranking creates a hard performance ceiling. If a more powerful GPU were paired with this CPU, the results would likely be significantly higher, but with the Arc B370, the CPU's capabilities are largely untapped.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo in Undisputed?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average FPS at all resolutions, achieving 115 FPS at 1920x1080, 83 FPS at 2560x1440, and 52 FPS at 3840x2160. For a balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is recommended, offering 83 FPS at 1080p and 60 FPS at 1440p.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370 scored 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its closest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scored 1186, representing a delta of -0.2%. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scored 1190 with a delta of -0.5%, indicating that the Arc B370 is essentially on par with these older discrete GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The 7700X ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35909, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The measured FPS data shows that performance scales primarily with settings and resolution, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which averages 52 FPS at 3840x2160. The Medium preset drops to 38 FPS, and the High preset falls to 31 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging only 20 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the FPS range for the Medium preset at different resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset has an average of 83 FPS with a range of 70 to 95. At 2560x1440, it averages 60 FPS with a range of 51 to 69. At 3840x2160, it averages 38 FPS with a range of 32 to 43.

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

A: This combo ranks 2592nd out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested for this game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. Starting from the 1920x1080 baseline, the Low preset averages 115 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset drops to 83 FPS, representing a 27.8% decrease. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is a 54.8% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is struggling to fill the additional pixels, as the number of pixels at 4K is over four times that of 1080p.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 83 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27.7% from 1080p to 1440p and 54.2% from 1080p to 4K. The High preset follows the same pattern, with 68 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 27.9% and 54.4%, respectively. The Ultra preset is the most extreme, dropping from 44 FPS at 1080p to 32 FPS at 1440p (27.3% decrease) and then to 20 FPS at 4K (54.5% decrease).

The consistent percentage drops across all presets, roughly 28% from 1080p to 1440p and 54% from 1080p to 4K, indicate that the limiting component is the GPU's fill rate and shading throughput. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the resolution scaling would be less pronounced, as the CPU's workload would not increase proportionally with pixel count. The fact that the FPS nearly halves at 4K compared to 1080p confirms that the Intel Arc B370's 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate are insufficient for high-resolution gaming. The data suggests that users should stick to 1080p for the best experience, as the 1440p and 4K results require significant settings reductions to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed is as follows:

1920x1080:

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

2560x1440:

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

3840x2160:

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

The data shows that the Low preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS at both 1080p and 1440p, with the 1440p Low result (83 FPS) matching the 1080p Medium result. This indicates that users can trade resolution for settings: 1440p Low provides the same average FPS as 1080p Medium, suggesting that the GPU has similar workload characteristics for these configurations. At 4K, only the Low preset exceeds 50 FPS, while all other presets fall below 40 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 20 FPS.

The Medium preset's FPS ranges are notable for their consistency. At 1080p, the range is 70 to 95, a spread of 25 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 51 to 69, a spread of 18 FPS. At 4K, the range is 32 to 43, a spread of 11 FPS. This tightening of the FPS range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, with less variance in frame times. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (32) is above the minimum at 1080p Medium (70) when normalized, indicating that the GPU is working at a more uniform load level in higher resolution scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2592nd out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the combo in the bottom 7.9% of all tested configurations, reflecting the significant performance limitations of the integrated GPU. The ranking is particularly telling given the CPU's high benchmark standings, as the 7700X ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The disparity between the CPU's percentile (85th) and the GPU's percentile (5th) creates a severe imbalance that manifests in the overall combo ranking.

The combo's performance in the game is characterized by the GPU's inability to leverage the CPU's capabilities. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad test, the GPU's score of 1184 places it alongside much older hardware, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190). This legacy-level GPU performance means that even the 7700X's strong multi-threaded score of 19088 in Cinebench R23 cannot compensate for the graphics bottleneck. The rank of 2592 out of 2813 suggests that this combo is not suitable for demanding gaming scenarios, and the measured FPS data confirms this, with only the Low preset at 1080p delivering a high frame rate.

Compared to other combos in the database, this configuration would be outclassed by any pairing that includes a discrete GPU with even modest performance. The data shows that the Arc B370's nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark are all older ATI and AMD parts, indicating that the integrated solution is not competitive with modern entry-level discrete GPUs. For users considering this combo, the ranking and measured FPS data make it clear that Undisputed can be played, but only at lower settings and resolutions. The combo's position in the bottom 8% of all tested combinations serves as a quantitative indicator of its limited gaming potential, with the CPU's high performance being effectively wasted in this configuration.