Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, though its performance profile is heavily dictated by resolution and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the combo's standing against other tested configurations, and examines the specific roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping the final results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear and expected trend: performance degrades as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 195 FPS on average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 141 FPS, a reduction of 54 FPS. Stepping up to 4K Low yields 89 FPS, which is another 52 FPS reduction from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern, where each resolution step costs roughly the same absolute FPS, indicates that the system is becoming increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demand grows linearly.

The scaling behavior changes more dramatically when looking at higher settings presets. With High settings, the average FPS goes from 116 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p, a drop of 32 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K High is steeper, falling from 84 to 53 FPS, a reduction of 31 FPS. This consistent delta suggests that at High settings, the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the additional pixel count at 4K requires significantly more shading and texture work. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 75 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and just 34 FPS at 4K. The 20 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and the subsequent 20 FPS drop to 4K indicate that Ultra settings place an enormous load on the Intel Arc B570, pushing it to its limits.

The data indicates that this combo is not resolution-agnostic. At 1080p, the system has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates across all settings, with even Ultra hitting 75 FPS. However, at 4K, only the Low preset (89 FPS) and Medium preset (64 FPS) remain comfortably playable. The High preset at 4K barely stays above 50 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS, which would be a stuttery experience. This suggests that the limiting component at high resolutions is the GPU's raw throughput, as the 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to handle the combination of high resolution and demanding graphical features without significant frame rate penalties.

Settings Recommendations

Benchmark results indicate that the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 141 FPS on average with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. This provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience without the extreme load of Ultra. The High preset at 1080p also performs admirably at 116 FPS, but the jump to Ultra brings a substantial cost, dropping to 75 FPS, which is a 35% reduction from High. Given that the visual difference between High and Ultra in a sports title like Undisputed is often subtle, the High preset is a more sensible choice for maintaining high frame rates at 1080p.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the clear winner, producing 102 FPS on average with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. This keeps the experience fluid and responsive. The Low preset at 1440p hits 141 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is significant. The High preset at 1440p drops to 84 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for competitive scenarios. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for a smooth experience, making it a poor choice.

For 4K gaming, the options are more limited. The Low preset at 89 FPS is the only one that provides a truly smooth experience. The Medium preset at 64 FPS is acceptable, but the minimum FPS of 55 suggests occasional dips that could be noticeable. The High preset at 53 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 34 FPS is not recommended for any serious play. The data suggests that for the best experience per the measured rows, players should stick to Medium settings for 1080p and 1440p, and only use Low or Medium at 4K to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1080p is 195 FPS, achieved with the Low settings preset. The Medium preset also delivers a high 141 FPS, while High reaches 116 FPS and Ultra drops to 75 FPS.

*Q: Does the Intel Arc B570 have enough VRAM for 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory. The measured results show that at 4K, the performance drops significantly with higher settings (53 FPS at High, 34 FPS at Ultra), indicating that the VRAM capacity and bandwidth (380.0 GB/s) are stressed at this resolution, making Low or Medium settings the only viable options.

Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The benchmark data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system reaches 195 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The consistent frame rate drops at higher resolutions point to the GPU as the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower half of all configurations tested. This ranking reflects its mid-range performance profile.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever worth using with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset only produces a playable frame rate at 1080p, with an average of 75 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 54 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 34 FPS. Given these results, Ultra is only recommended for 1080p gaming where a 75 FPS average is acceptable.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1440p Medium?

A: At 1440p Medium, the combo produces an average of 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. This 31 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates a relatively stable frame pacing.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations for Undisputed, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B570 combo ranks 2256 out of 2813, placing it in the 80th percentile of tested systems. This is a mid-to-low tier ranking, indicating that while the combo is fully capable of running the game, it does not compete with high-end configurations that can maintain high frame rates at maximum settings across all resolutions.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling. The Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20,556, which places it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avg score 20,534, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (avg score 20,582, deltaPct -0.1). This puts the B570 in a competitive position with these older or mobile parts, but it does not have the raw power to push Undisputed into the upper echelons of the ranking table. The combo's rank of 2256 suggests that there are over 550 other combinations that deliver better performance in this specific game, likely featuring more powerful GPUs that can handle higher resolutions and settings with ease.

The CPU, on the other hand, is a strong performer. The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37,943, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E (avg score 37,911, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (avg score 37,904, deltaPct 0.1). This indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU has ample headroom to drive higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful graphics card.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a formidable processor, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process node. 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 cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This combination of high clock speeds and substantial cache is well-suited for gaming workloads.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 195 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would stress many CPUs. The fact that the system can maintain this level of performance suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700X is not a bottleneck at this resolution. Even at 1080p Ultra, which produces 75 FPS, the CPU has more than enough processing power to handle the game's physics and AI calculations.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this interpretation. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 20,485 in multi-core and 2,211 in single-core. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9,824 and the max-thread score of 9,771 show that the CPU scales well with additional threads, which is beneficial for games that can utilize multiple cores. However, in a sports title like Undisputed, the workload is often not heavily multi-threaded, meaning the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,280) is more critical. The high boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensures that this single-thread performance is excellent.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. The frame rate drops when moving from 1080p to 4K are consistent across all settings, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, where the GPU has headroom but the CPU cannot keep up. Instead, the FPS scales consistently with resolution, indicating that the GPU is doing all the heavy lifting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B570 combo provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 195 FPS, making it the highest performance point in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 141 FPS on average, with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS. This is a robust result that offers smooth gameplay. The High preset at 1080p averages 116 FPS, which is still very playable. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 75 FPS, which is the lowest average at this resolution but remains above the 60 FPS threshold for playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 141 FPS, matching the 1080p Medium result. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. This is a solid result for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution. The High preset at 1440p averages 84 FPS, which is still acceptable. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 54 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the performance metrics show a significant drop. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. This is borderline playable, but the minimum FPS indicates potential stutter. The High preset at 4K averages 53 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages just 34 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates. At 4K, only the Low and Medium presets are viable.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary determinant of gaming performance in this combo. It is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process node, featuring 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The GPU has 18 ray tracing cores and operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory subsystem includes 10 GB of GDDR6 RAM on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s.

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by its 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. These figures, while respectable for a mid-range card, are not sufficient to handle the most demanding settings at high resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU struggles at 4K with High and Ultra settings, producing 53 and 34 FPS respectively. This is likely due to the combination of high pixel count and the game's graphical demands, which saturate the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth.

The 10 GB VRAM is a potential concern for 4K gaming. While it meets the minimum requirements for most games, the 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth may not be enough to feed the GPU at high resolutions with high-quality textures. The benchmark results support this, as the 4K Medium preset (64 FPS) shows a significant drop from the 1440p Medium preset (102 FPS), indicating that the memory subsystem is a limiting factor.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 20,556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1), which are comparable in performance. This suggests that the B570 is a competent mid-range GPU, but it lacks the raw power to compete with higher-end cards that can handle 4K Ultra settings.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role is to render the boxing ring, fighters, and crowd. The game's sports genre means that visual fidelity is important, but the frame rate is also critical for responsive gameplay. The data shows that the GPU can deliver high frame rates at lower resolutions and settings, but it requires careful settings management at higher resolutions to maintain a playable experience. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's needs.