Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo is clearly CPU-bound at lower presets, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, particularly on the Ultra preset. The data indicates a balanced pairing that favors high refresh rates at 1440p and maintains a solid 60 FPS baseline at 4K on High settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a game like Undisputed where both CPU and GPU loads rise with pixel count. At 1080p with the Low preset, the combo achieves an average of 221 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting at this resolution. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 160 FPS, a 28% reduction, while 4K Low yields 101 FPS, a 54% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is still capable of maintaining high throughput at lower settings, but the increasing pixel load begins to eat into the CPU's headroom.

The gap between resolution tiers narrows at higher presets. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 132 at 1080p to 95 at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 60 at 4K (a 55% drop from 1080p). This suggests that while the CPU is still providing a solid foundation, the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as the resolution increases. The most dramatic scaling occurs on the Ultra preset, where the average FPS plummets from 85 at 1080p to 61 at 1440p and then to 39 at 4K. The 54% reduction between 1440p and 4K on Ultra is the steepest of any preset, underscoring that the 4K Ultra setting is too demanding for this particular combination.

Looking at the medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, we see a similar trend. At 1080p Medium, the average is 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 and a maximum of 183. At 1440p Medium, those figures fall to an average of 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 and a maximum of 132. At 4K Medium, the average is 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 and a maximum of 84. The minimum FPS values at 4K Medium (62) remain above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that even in demanding scenes, the combo can hold a playable frame rate. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on Medium is a 54% reduction in average FPS, which is consistent with the other presets and points to a well-balanced system where neither component is a severe bottleneck until the highest settings are engaged.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this setup, and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the textures and assets used in Undisputed at 1440p and 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at High settings. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units are kept busy as resolution scales, which is reflected in the frame rate drops described above. The card's boost clock of 2670 MHz is identical to its base clock, indicating a stable operating point across the tested scenarios.

In terms of raw compute, the Arc B580's FP32 throughput of 13.67 TFLOPS is a modest figure that aligns with its mid-range positioning. The benchmark results show that the GPU sits at the 68th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061 (a 0.2% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores 22895 (a 0.6% difference). This places the Arc B580 in a competitive bracket, though the measured in-game performance at 4K Ultra (39 FPS) suggests that the GPU lacks the headroom for the most demanding settings. The 4K Ultra result is the only instance where the average FPS falls below the 60 FPS mark, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at that extreme configuration.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths, which is relevant for a 2023 release like Undisputed. The Vulkan 1.4 API support also offers an alternative for potential performance tuning, though the measured data does not distinguish between API paths. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is a key asset here, as it prevents memory-related stutters at 4K Medium and High, where the average FPS remains respectable. At 4K Low, the 101 FPS average indicates that the GPU can still deliver high frame rates when texture quality and shading complexity are reduced, but the CPU's role becomes more prominent at that point.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides the processing backbone for this combo, and its 8 cores and 16 threads are well-suited to the demands of a sports simulation title like Undisputed. The CPU's base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz offer substantial single-thread performance, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and the multithread score of 36470 place the CPU in the 94th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 69996.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69875 (a 0.2% difference), and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70163 (a 0.2% difference in favor of the Intel part). This close grouping suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F is performing at the expected level for its class, and the in-game data confirms that it is not a bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p Low, the 221 FPS average is a strong indicator of CPU headroom, as the GPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor at that resolution with such a low preset. The 54% drop to 4K Low (101 FPS) is primarily due to the GPU's increased workload, but the CPU still has to manage the game's simulation logic, which scales with resolution to some extent.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (89.6 GB/s bandwidth) provide sufficient data throughput for the game's asset streaming. The 4 nm process node and 65 W TDP indicate an efficient design that allows for sustained boost clocks without thermal throttling, which is beneficial for longer gaming sessions. The CPU's 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure that the GPU has ample bandwidth for data transfer, though the Arc B580 only uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is more than adequate for the game's requirements. The benchmark results show that the CPU is a strong performer, and the measured FPS data suggests that it is not holding the combo back even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly the weaker link.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + Intel Arc B580 combo in Undisputed?*

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides an average of 95 FPS, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K High, the average drops to 60 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom.

Q: Why is the frame rate so much higher at 1080p Low (221 FPS) than at 4K Low (101 FPS)?

A: The 54% reduction is due to the increased pixel load on the Intel Arc B580 at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to push higher frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

*Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 capable of running Undisputed at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only up to the High preset, which averages 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its closest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875) and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163). This places it in a very tight performance bracket.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only preset with min FPS data is Medium. At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 135, at 1440p Medium it is 98, and at 4K Medium it is 62.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2117 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack. This indicates that while it is capable, there are many more powerful setups available.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Undisputed, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B580 holds a rank of 2117 out of 2813 total combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested setups, which is a direct reflection of the GPU's mid-range positioning. The CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 94th percentile among all processors, but the GPU's 68th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down. The measured FPS data confirms this: while the combo can hit 132 FPS at 1080p High, it struggles at 4K Ultra (39 FPS), which is a common limitation for mid-range GPUs.

The rank suggests that gamers with this combo will have a good experience at 1080p and 1440p, but they will not be able to max out the game at 4K. The combo's position in the rankings is consistent with the GPU's nearest rivals, which include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (a 0.6% difference in average GPU score) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (a 0.2% difference). These GPUs are all from previous generations, indicating that the Arc B580 is competitive with older high-end parts but not with current top-tier offerings. For a game like Undisputed, which is not extremely demanding, this combo provides a solid foundation, but the 2117 rank shows that there is significant headroom for upgrades on the GPU side to achieve higher frame rates and better 4K performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers an average of 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 1080p drops to 132 FPS, which is still excellent, but the Medium preset provides a larger margin for demanding scenes. For 1440p, the High preset is the best balance, delivering 95 FPS on average. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 115 FPS, but the visual quality difference between Medium and High is typically noticeable, and the 95 FPS average is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 61 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves no room for frame drops, making it a less safe choice.

At 4K, the High preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, averaging exactly 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 73 FPS, which is better, but the min FPS of 62 suggests that it can dip close to the 60 FPS mark in heavy scenes. For the best experience at 4K, the Medium preset is recommended, as it provides a higher average FPS (73) and a min FPS (62) that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, whereas the High preset has no min FPS data but averages exactly 60, indicating a risk of dropping below. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided, as the 39 FPS average is not suitable for a smooth gameplay experience.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1440p (160 FPS) or 1080p (221 FPS) is an option, but the Medium and High presets offer a much better visual experience with only a modest FPS cost. The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p High, which balances the CPU and GPU loads effectively. At 1080p, the Medium preset is the best choice for consistent high frame rates, while at 4K, the Medium preset is the most reliable for maintaining a playable frame rate above the 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution due to the significant FPS penalty, particularly at 4K where it falls to 39 FPS.