Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly unusual combination in Undisputed. The CPU is a high-end 16-core desktop processor, while the GPU is a low-power integrated graphics solution from a completely different platform. The measured results are heavily constrained by the graphics side, and the data clearly shows where the bottleneck lies. This analysis breaks down the performance across resolutions and settings, using only the measured FPS data and the provided ranking context.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, which is classic behavior for a system where the GPU is the primary limiting factor. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 127 FPS at 1920x1080 to 92 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 35 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 58 FPS. This represents a 54% decrease in performance from the lowest to the highest resolution tested at Low settings, showing that the rendering load scales dramatically with pixel count.

The pattern is similar at High settings, though the starting point is much lower. The system achieves 76 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 55 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 35 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 21 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 20 FPS. This linear degradation suggests that the GPU is saturated at all resolutions, with the additional pixel workload directly translating into lower frame rates.

At Ultra settings, the story is even more severe, as the system is clearly overwhelmed. The average FPS at 1080p is 49, which falls to 35 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at just 22 FPS at 4K. The performance ceiling is so low that even at 1080p, the game is far from smooth. The scaling data indicates that the Arc B390's compute and memory resources are exhausted early, and the Ryzen 9 5950X's powerful processing capabilities are left largely idle.

The Medium settings results reinforce this conclusion. At 1080p, the average is 91 FPS, which is respectable, but it falls to 66 FPS at 1440p and 42 FPS at 4K. The 4K result of 42 FPS is the only resolution at Medium that dips below the generally accepted 60 FPS threshold, highlighting that 4K is not a viable target for this combo. The data suggests that for a playable experience, users must be willing to drop either resolution or quality settings significantly, as the scaling is entirely GPU-bound.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive component in this pairing. Its specifications, as listed in the FACT PACK, include a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with shading units, TMUs, and ROPs. The memory configuration is "System Shared," with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent," which means the GPU relies on the system's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This architecture is a major contributor to the performance limitations observed, as the shared memory bus is a bottleneck for high-resolution textures and data transfer.

The GPU's benchmark percentile is very telling, sitting at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the data are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, with deltaPct values of 1.3 and 1.5 respectively. This places the Arc B390 in the same performance class as integrated graphics from over a decade ago. The 3DMark Steel Nomad test score of 1482 for the GPU is the only benchmark provided, and it aligns with this low-tier positioning.

The impact of the GPU's shared memory is visible in the FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 22, which is unplayable. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average is only 49 FPS, suggesting that the shared memory bandwidth is insufficient for the demands of the game's high-quality textures and effects. The boost clock of 2500 MHz is not enough to compensate for the lack of dedicated memory bandwidth. The data shows that the GPU's role is to be the definitive performance limiter, with the CPU's potential being untapped.

Furthermore, the GPU's TDP is listed as 80 W, which is very low for a discrete-level part, further confirming its integrated nature. The fact that it reports a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are theoretical limits that are never approached in real-world gaming with this configuration. The measured FPS across all settings and resolutions are a direct reflection of the GPU's inability to handle the workload of a modern sports title like Undisputed, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined ranking of this CPU and GPU setup in Undisputed is poor, placing at rank 2491 out of 2813 tested combos. This puts the combo in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile. The high-performance CPU does not boost the ranking, as the game's performance is so heavily dependent on the graphics card. The data shows that this is not a balanced pairing for gaming purposes.

The CPU itself ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900F and the Intel Core i7-14700, with deltaPct values of 0.4 and -0.7 respectively. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 5950X is a top-tier processor, capable of handling any game's CPU demands. However, the combo rank proves that a strong CPU cannot compensate for a weak GPU. The overall rank of 2491 is a direct result of the GPU's limitations, and the data suggests that any other CPU in the same performance class would yield a similar rank when paired with the Arc B390.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's rivals are also informative. The Arc B390 is 1.3% faster than the GeForce GT 520MX, but 2.7% faster than the GeForce GT 710. These are marginal differences between very old, low-end parts. In the context of Undisputed, this means the combo is positioned far below systems with even entry-level dedicated gaming GPUs. The rank of 2491 out of 2813 is a clear signal that this configuration is not suitable for a smooth gaming experience, and the measured FPS data confirms this at every quality setting except for the very lowest.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with Low settings, where it achieves an average of 127 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a high frame rate suitable for a competitive or fast-paced experience, though it comes at the cost of visual fidelity. For a balance of visual quality and playability, 1080p Medium is a viable option, with an average of 91 FPS and minimum and maximum values of 78 and 105 FPS, respectively. This is a significant improvement in quality over Low while still maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the choices are more limited. Low settings produce an average of 92 FPS, which is excellent, but Medium drops to 66 FPS. The 66 FPS average at 1440p Medium is playable, but it is not as stable as the 1080p Medium result. High settings at 1440p yield 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra is not recommended, as it averages only 35 FPS. For users with a 1440p monitor, Low or Medium settings are the only reasonable choices.

At 4K, the data suggests that this combo is not suitable for most users. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is borderline playable but may experience stutters. Medium settings average 42 FPS, and High averages 35 FPS. Ultra is completely unplayable at 22 FPS. The recommendation is to stick with 1080p for the best experience. The measured data shows that the performance cliff from 1080p to 4K is too steep, and the visual benefits of higher resolutions do not outweigh the significant loss in frame rate. The best experience per the measured rows is clearly 1080p Low or Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination, as measured in the FACT PACK.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 127 FPS average
• Medium: 91 FPS average, with a min of 78 FPS and a max of 105 FPS
• High: 76 FPS average
• Ultra: 49 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 92 FPS average
• Medium: 66 FPS average, with a min of 56 FPS and a max of 76 FPS
• High: 55 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 58 FPS average
• Medium: 42 FPS average, with a min of 36 FPS and a max of 48 FPS
• High: 35 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: for each resolution, the frame rate drops by roughly 20-30% when moving from Low to Medium, and then another 20-30% from Medium to High. The jump from High to Ultra is even more punishing, often resulting in a near-halving of the average FPS. The min and max FPS data provided for Medium settings across all resolutions indicates moderate frame pacing, with the variance between min and max being smaller at lower resolutions. This breakdown provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities and limits for anyone considering this hardware combination.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 4K, the highest average FPS is 58 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth play. Medium, High, and Ultra settings yield 42, 35, and 22 FPS respectively, all of which are not smooth.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings to use for a competitive advantage?

A: The best configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which produces an average of 127 FPS. This is the only setting that provides a high enough frame rate to be considered excellent for competitive play.

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

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M. This places it in the bottom 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X bottlenecking the GPU in this game?

A: No. The data indicates the opposite. The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, but the combo ranks 2491st out of 2813, showing that the GPU's poor performance is the sole reason for the low overall rank.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p on Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 on Medium settings is 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, but it is lower than the 1080p results.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 11% of all systems, which is consistent with the GPU's low performance percentile.