Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B370 combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in Undisputed, but struggles at 4K Ultra. The data shows a configuration firmly bound by its integrated graphics solution, with the CPU providing ample headroom that the GPU cannot fully exploit.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. This desktop chip, released on 2024-08-07, uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The processor integrates Radeon Graphics, but the system's output is driven by the discrete Intel Arc B370.

Benchmark results place the 9700X in the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 37943. In multi-threaded workloads, it scores 20485 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 17906 in Geekbench multi-core. Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 3023 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211. This data indicates a high-performing processor capable of handling complex calculations, including the physics and AI simulations typical of a sports title like Undisputed.

The processor's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i9-14901E with an average score of 37911 (deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 37904 (deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core 5 211E with 37829 (deltaPct 0.3), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with 37804 (deltaPct 0.4). These deltas are minimal, all within 0.4% of the 9700X's score, meaning the CPU is statistically tied with these models in overall processing capability.

For Undisputed, a sports simulation, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, opponent AI, and physics calculations for player movements and punch impacts. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the 9700X offers substantial parallel processing power. The measured frame rates across all settings and resolutions suggest the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 115 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it drops to 44 FPS. This scaling pattern, where FPS changes significantly with GPU-related settings, indicates the processor has more than enough headroom to feed frames to the graphics subsystem. The CPU's capability is further underscored by its 3DMark scores: 9824 in the 16-thread test and 9771 in the max-thread test, showing consistent performance scaling with thread count.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, specifically from the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. Its base clock is 300 MHz, boosting to 2400 MHz. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS.

The Arc B370's benchmark presence is minimal, with only one recorded test: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This places the GPU in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, indicating entry-level performance. Its nearest rivals, based on this score, are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, deltaPct -0.2), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, deltaPct -0.5), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, deltaPct -0.7), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168, deltaPct 1.4). These are all older, low-power parts, confirming the Arc B370's position as an integrated solution rather than a high-performance discrete card.

In Undisputed, the GPU is responsible for rendering the boxing ring, fighter models, and crowd environments. The shared memory architecture means the GPU draws from the same DDR5 pool as the CPU, which can impact performance depending on system memory speed. The measured FPS shows the GPU's limitations clearly. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 20, which is unplayable. Dropping to 4K Low raises this to 52 FPS, a significant improvement. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is modest, and the 20 ROPs likely constrain pixel fill rates at high resolutions, contributing to the steep performance drops.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions for each setting reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance. For High settings, the average FPS drops from 68 at 1080p to 49 at 1440p, and finally to 31 at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial. The trend is similar for Medium settings: 83 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. Low settings show 115 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. For High settings, the drop is from 49 to 31 FPS, a 37% decrease. For Medium, it goes from 60 to 38 FPS, a 37% decrease. This consistent percentage drop suggests the GPU is running out of memory bandwidth or fill rate at higher resolutions. The "System Shared" memory for the Arc B370 means that at 4K, the GPU must access a larger framebuffer, competing with the CPU for memory access. The 89.6 GB/s system bandwidth is the theoretical maximum, but actual available bandwidth for the GPU is lower.

At 1080p, the CPU and GPU can work more efficiently. The 115 FPS at Low settings shows the configuration can hit high refresh rates when the GPU load is light. However, the 44 FPS at Ultra 1080p shows that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU struggles with the highest visual fidelity. This data confirms that the Intel Arc B370 is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see less variation between settings at the same resolution. Instead, the FPS scales heavily with settings and resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2592 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested for this game. The low rank is driven entirely by the GPU's performance, as the CPU's percentile rank (86th) is exceptionally high, while the GPU's percentile rank (5th) is very low. This mismatch creates a significant bottleneck.

The rank of 2592 suggests that this combo is slower than nearly all other CPU-GPU pairings tested. This is expected, as the Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution designed for basic tasks, not demanding gaming. The data indicates that most other combinations, even those with older or less capable CPUs, outperform this setup because they include a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM and higher compute throughput.

In the context of the database, this combo's rank reflects its poor suitability for Undisputed at higher settings. The measured FPS data shows that it can only achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p Medium (83 FPS) or 1440p Medium (60 FPS). For a 60 FPS target, this is the ceiling. For higher refresh rates, only 1080p Low (115 FPS) is viable. The rank of 2592 out of 2813 is a stark indicator that, while the CPU is top-tier, the overall system performance is hamstrung by the GPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience balances visual quality with playable frame rates. For a target of 60 FPS or higher, the following settings are recommended:

• 1080p Medium (83 FPS) offers the best combination of smoothness and visual fidelity at the lowest resolution. The average FPS is well above 60, providing headroom for any minor drops during gameplay.
• 1080p High (68 FPS) is also a solid choice, delivering slightly better visuals while maintaining an average above 60 FPS.
• 1440p Medium (60 FPS) provides a higher resolution experience at the exact 60 FPS threshold. This is viable for players with a 60 Hz monitor, but it leaves no margin for error.
• 4K Low (52 FPS) is the only playable option at 4K, but the average FPS is below 60, which may result in a less smooth experience.

For a strictly competitive or high-refresh-rate experience, 1080p Low (115 FPS) is the only preset that approaches 120 FPS. However, this sacrifices most visual details. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution, as the average FPS falls to 44 at 1080p, 32 at 1440p, and 20 at 4K, all of which are below playable thresholds for a fast-paced sports game.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is 1080p Medium. It provides a high average FPS (83) and a minimum FPS of 70, ensuring consistent performance. For players prioritizing resolution, 1440p Medium at 60 FPS is the maximum achievable without dropping below the 60 FPS standard. The measured rows show a clear trade-off: higher resolutions and settings come with significant FPS penalties, making the lower 1080p presets the most practical choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table details the exact average FPS (and minimum/maximum where recorded) for each resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080:

• Low: 115 FPS
• Medium: 83 FPS (min 70, max 95)
• High: 68 FPS
• Ultra: 44 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 83 FPS
• Medium: 60 FPS (min 51, max 69)
• High: 49 FPS
• Ultra: 32 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 52 FPS
• Medium: 38 FPS (min 32, max 43)
• High: 31 FPS
• Ultra: 20 FPS

The data shows a consistent drop in performance as resolution increases. At 1080p, the configuration can manage all settings above 44 FPS, with Low and Medium being particularly strong. At 1440p, the performance halves for Ultra settings, and High drops to 49 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings remain above 50 FPS, and Ultra falls to a slideshow-like 20 FPS. The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings (70 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K) indicate that frame pacing is relatively stable, with the minimum staying close to the average.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves an average of 52 FPS. Medium settings drop to 38 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 20 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for a 60 FPS experience?

A: The data shows that 1080p Medium (83 FPS) and 1080p High (68 FPS) both exceed 60 FPS. 1440p Medium averages exactly 60 FPS, but with a minimum of 51 FPS, it may dip below 60.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with high multi-core and single-core scores. The GPU ranks in the 5th percentile, indicating the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component.

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

A: Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is within 1.4% of the ATI FirePro M2000 (1168) and within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). It is effectively tied with these older parts.

*Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve in Undisputed?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 115, achieved at 1080p with Low settings.

Q: Is there a settings preset that avoids frame drops?

A: Based on the measured minimum FPS, 1080p Medium has a minimum of 70 FPS and 1440p Medium has a minimum of 51 FPS. These are the only presets with recorded minimum FPS data, showing they have some headroom above their respective averages.