Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents an unusual combination in Undisputed. The CPU is a high-end desktop part with strong synthetic scores, while the GPU is an integrated-class solution based on the Panther Lake chip. Benchmark results show a pairing that is heavily constrained by the graphics side, with frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and settings. The data indicates that the Arc B390 is the definitive limiting factor, making the Ryzen 7 9700F’s substantial processing power largely untapped in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and expected trend: performance degrades as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation is telling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 127 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 92 FPS, a 27.6% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 58 FPS, which is a 54.3% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is steep, indicating that the GPU is being saturated as pixel count rises.

The story is similar at High settings. The average FPS goes from 76 at 1920x1080, to 55 at 2560x1440, and finally to 35 at 3840x2160. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.6%, and from 1080p to 4K it is 53.9%. These are nearly identical percentages to the Low preset, which suggests that the limiting component is consistent regardless of the graphical load. The component in question is the Intel Arc B390, whose performance ceiling is being hit at all resolutions.

The most demanding preset, Ultra, shows the same pattern with even lower absolute numbers. Starting at 49 FPS at 1080p, it falls to 35 FPS at 1440p, a 28.6% drop, and then to 22 FPS at 4K, a 55.1% drop from the 1080p baseline. The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings and resolutions is a strong indicator that the bottleneck is not the CPU. A CPU bottleneck would typically show a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, but the data shows a continuous and proportional decline with every step up in resolution. This is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The fact that the 4K High result (35 FPS) is equal to the 1440p Ultra result (35 FPS) further reinforces this. It shows that the GPU is running out of headroom in both configurations, and the specific workload is less important than the overall pixel throughput. The Arc B390, with its System Shared memory and 24 ROPs, simply cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of the quality preset. The data suggests that for a smooth experience, users must consider lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position in the global ranking for Undisputed is notably poor. It ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 11.5% of all tested hardware pairings, which is a stark contrast to the CPU’s individual performance. The Ryzen 7 9700F alone sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, but the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the GPU.

This disparity highlights the imbalance of the pairing. The CPU is a top-tier performer, but the Intel Arc B390 is a severe bottleneck. The GPU’s individual percentile is 9th, and its average benchmark score is 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This score places it in direct competition with much older, low-end parts like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which has a deltaPct of 1.3% relative to the Arc B390. The GeForce 800M is 1.5% behind, the GT 625 OEM is 2.5% behind, and the GT 710 is 2.7% behind. These are all entry-level GPUs from years past, which shows the Arc B390’s performance class in this direct comparison.

The deltaPct values are small, meaning the Arc B390 is only marginally faster than these old rivals. For instance, it is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX, a margin that is effectively negligible in real-world gaming. This explains why the combo rank is so low. The CPU’s potential is wasted, as the GPU cannot translate its processing power into higher frame rates in Undisputed. The data shows a system where the weakest link is so dominant that it defines the entire experience, relegating a top-tier CPU to a supporting role that is never fully utilized.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average is 127 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 22 FPS on Ultra settings to 58 FPS on Low settings. The High preset delivers 35 FPS, and Medium delivers 42 FPS.

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

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops proportionally with resolution increases, and the GPU’s benchmark score is in the 9th percentile, while the CPU is in the 94th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the GT 710.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 55 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 35 FPS. This is a 20 FPS difference.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F’s performance reflected in the gaming results?

A: No. The CPU has a high Passmark multithread score of 36470, but the combo ranks 2491 out of 2813 in Undisputed, showing the GPU prevents the CPU from influencing the frame rate positively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 127 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings average 76 FPS, and Ultra settings average 49 FPS. These figures show that at 1080p, the combo is capable of respectable frame rates, especially on lower presets, but the step to Ultra cuts the performance roughly in half compared to Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across the board. Low settings now average 92 FPS. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 55 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 35 FPS. The data set shows that at 1440p, only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, while the High and Ultra presets fall below that threshold, indicating a less fluid experience for competitive play.

At the highest resolution, 3840x2160, the performance is significantly limited. Low settings average 58 FPS. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of just 22 FPS. None of the 4K presets achieve a 60 FPS average, and only the Low preset comes close. The data shows that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo if smooth frame rates are the goal.

The Medium presets are the only ones that include min and max FPS data for all three resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rate varies between 78 and 105 FPS. At 1440p, it varies between 56 and 76 FPS. At 4K, it varies between 36 and 48 FPS. The spread between the minimum and maximum is consistent, around 12 FPS in each case, suggesting stable frame pacing without major stutters, even when the GPU is stressed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience in Undisputed depends heavily on the target resolution. For a 1920x1080 display, the High preset offers an average of 76 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and performance. While the Low preset reaches 127 FPS, the jump to High is substantial, and the frame rate remains well above playable thresholds. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS is playable but sacrifices smoothness for marginal visual gains, making High the more sensible choice.

At 2560x1440, the recommendations shift downward. The Low preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 92 FPS. The Medium preset averages 66 FPS, which is also acceptable for most users, but the Low preset provides more headroom. The High preset at 55 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 35 FPS is too low for a consistently smooth experience. Therefore, Low or Medium are the optimal choices at this resolution, depending on the user’s preference for visual fidelity over frame rate stability.

For 3840x2160, the options are constrained. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is the only configurable option that approaches a 60 FPS target. The Medium preset drops to 42 FPS, and High and Ultra are at 35 FPS and 22 FPS, respectively. Given the data, the Low preset is the only recommendation for 4K if the user prioritizes a playable frame rate. The data suggests that using any preset above Low at 4K will result in a degraded experience that is likely to feel sluggish.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1920x1080 with High settings. This configuration provides a 76 FPS average, which is high enough for smooth gameplay while still offering a significant improvement over the Low preset. At higher resolutions, the user must compromise on settings to achieve playable frame rates, with the Low preset being the default choice for 1440p and 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end desktop processor based on the Zen 5 architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU’s synthetic benchmark scores are strong, with a Passmark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691. These figures place the CPU in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that it is a top-tier performer in general compute tasks.

In Undisputed, however, the CPU’s role is minimized due to the GPU bottleneck. The data shows that the FPS scales directly with resolution, which is the opposite of what would happen if the CPU were the limiting factor. The CPU is likely more than capable of handling the game’s physics and AI calculations, but the Arc B390 cannot render frames fast enough to utilize the CPU’s full potential. This is a classic case of a powerful processor being held back by a weak graphics solution.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for a sports title like Undisputed. The high boost clock of 5.50 GHz should ensure that any single-threaded tasks are handled quickly. However, the benchmark results indicate that these attributes do not translate into higher frame rates because the system is waiting on the GPU. The CPU’s performance is effectively irrelevant to the final FPS numbers in this specific configuration.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary determinant of performance in this combo. It is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. Its clock speeds are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 12 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. Its theoretical FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s memory is System Shared, meaning it uses the system’s DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is listed as System Dependent, which is a significant limitation. The GPU’s benchmark score is 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This is an extremely low score, and the nearest rivals are all older, low-end NVIDIA parts. The deltaPct values show that the Arc B390 is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX, which is a negligible difference.

This data explains the gaming results. The GPU’s low compute power and shared memory bandwidth are the reason why FPS drops so sharply at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, and the average frame rate falls below 60 FPS on all presets. The GPU’s 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 120.0 GTexel/s texture rate are simply not enough to handle the pixel workload of 3840x2160. The Arc B390 is the clear bottleneck, and its performance class is the defining factor of this combo’s ranking in Undisputed.