Undisputed

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, drawing a 170 W TDP. The chip uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 29,300 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,016.5 in single-core, while Geekbench shows 19,267 multi-core and 2,617 single-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 2,137 (2 threads) to 12,536 (max threads), indicating strong multi-thread headroom. The PassMark multi-thread score is 51,406, with a single-thread score of 4,238. These results place the CPU in the 91st percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 53,288.

For a sports title like Undisputed, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining frame pacing and handling game logic, physics, and AI for the fighters. The data suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (boost clock of 5.60 GHz) is able to feed frames efficiently. However, the measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 115 FPS, which is high but not exceptional for this processor, indicating that the integrated GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 12-core/24-thread configuration is far more than a sports game typically requires, meaning the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this pairing. The benchmark numbers show a processor capable of massive parallel workloads (PassMark data compression at 632,505), yet in Undisputed, the utilization likely stays low — the game simply doesn't stress all 24 threads. This is evident from the fact that the CPU’s 3DMark 2-thread score (2,137) is disproportionately high relative to its max-thread score (12,536), suggesting that gaming workloads rely on few cores, and the 7900X excels there.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor built on the Xe3-LPG architecture (codenamed Panther Lake) using a 3 nm process at Intel. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU features 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 raster operation units, and 10 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute is 6.144 TFLOPS. The memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's DDR5 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." The TDP is a remarkably low 25 W, and it uses no power connectors — it's an IGP solution.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, this GPU scores 1,184 points, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1,186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1,190, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1,192, delta -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1,168, delta 1.4%). This places the Arc B370 in extremely low-end territory — it is essentially on par with integrated graphics from over a decade ago in raw compute.

For Undisputed, the GPU's role is critical. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the game runs at 115 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 44 FPS. This massive drop (from 115 to 44 FPS) indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher settings, likely due to the shared memory bandwidth bottleneck. The "System Shared" memory means the GPU competes with the CPU for the same DDR5 bandwidth (83.2 GB/s theoretical), and this becomes a severe constraint at higher resolutions and settings. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is decent for an iGPU, but the 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 compute is simply insufficient for modern game rendering at high quality. The 10 RT cores are present but likely underutilized in this title, given the overall performance ceiling.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 115 at 1080p, to 83 at 1440p, to 52 at 4K. This represents a 27.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 54.8% drop from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the numbers are 68 FPS (1080p), 49 FPS (1440p), and 31 FPS (4K) — a 27.9% drop to 1440p and a 54.4% drop to 4K. At Medium settings, the figures are 83 FPS (1080p), 60 FPS (1440p), and 38 FPS (4K), with the 4K figure having a min FPS of 32 and max of 43.

The consistency of the percentage drops across settings is telling. When moving from 1080p to 4K, the pixel count quadruples, yet the FPS drops by roughly half, not by three-quarters. This indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, but not purely in terms of pixel fill rate. If the GPU were purely fill-rate bound, the 4K FPS would be closer to one-quarter of the 1080p FPS. Instead, the drop is about 50%, suggesting that the CPU is providing a baseline frame rate that the GPU cannot exceed, but the GPU's performance degradation with resolution is moderated by other factors like memory bandwidth sharing.

At 1080p Low, the 115 FPS is likely near the CPU's limit for this game's single-threaded engine loop. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes more stressed, but the shared memory bandwidth (which scales with system RAM) means the bottleneck is more about data throughput than raw shader compute. The 4K Low result of 52 FPS shows that even at the lowest settings, the iGPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K — this is a clear indication that the Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor, as a dedicated GPU with 25 W TDP equivalent would struggle similarly. The data implies that for this combo, 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p is playable at lower settings, and 4K is only viable at Low settings.

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

1920x1080 (1080p):

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

2560x1440 (1440p):

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

3840x2160 (4K):

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

The data reveals several key insights. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium is 32 FPS (from 115 to 83), a 27.8% performance penalty. Moving from Medium to High costs another 15 FPS (83 to 68), and from High to Ultra costs 24 FPS (68 to 44). This shows that the Ultra preset is disproportionately expensive — it offers a 35.3% FPS drop over High. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low to Medium drops 23 FPS (83 to 60), Medium to High drops 11 FPS (60 to 49), and High to Ultra drops 17 FPS (49 to 32). At 4K, the numbers compress: Low to Medium drops 14 FPS (52 to 38), Medium to High drops 7 FPS (38 to 31), and High to Ultra drops 11 FPS (31 to 20).

The min/max data at Medium settings shows the frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range is 70-95 FPS (a 25 FPS spread), at 1440p Medium it's 51-69 FPS (18 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium it's 32-43 FPS (11 FPS spread). The decreasing spread at higher resolutions suggests that the game becomes more GPU-bound, reducing CPU-induced frame time spikes. However, the absolute FPS numbers are too low for smooth competitive play at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Why does the FPS drop so much when going from High to Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows that at 1080p, High runs at 68 FPS while Ultra runs at 44 FPS — a 24 FPS drop (35.3%). At 1440p, the drop is 17 FPS (49 to 32), and at 4K it's 11 FPS (31 to 20). The Ultra preset appears to enable effects that the Intel Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS compute cannot handle efficiently, likely due to the shared memory bandwidth limitation.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X bottlenecking the Intel Arc B370 in Undisputed?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU has a 5.60 GHz boost clock and scores 4,238 in PassMark single-thread, placing it in the 91st percentile overall. The GPU is in the 5th percentile. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 115 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 20 FPS, showing the GPU is the clear constraint.

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves 52 FPS average. At Medium settings, it drops to 38 FPS, and at High it's 31 FPS. Ultra is unplayable at 20 FPS. The 4K Low result is the only playable option, and even that may have frame pacing issues given the shared memory.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU performance?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1,186 (0.2% higher), while the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190 (0.5% higher). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168 (1.4% lower). This means the Arc B370 is statistically tied with decade-old discrete GPUs.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed?

A: 1080p is the only resolution where the data shows consistently playable frame rates. At Low settings, it hits 115 FPS, Medium gets 83 FPS, and High gets 68 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (83 FPS) and Medium (60 FPS) are playable. 4K is marginal even at Low (52 FPS).

Q: Does the CPU's 170 W TDP matter for this game's performance?

A: The TDP is a power specification, not a performance metric. The CPU's actual role is shown by its benchmark scores: 29,300 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,016.5 in single-core. For Undisputed, the single-core performance is what drives frame pacing, and the 5.60 GHz boost clock is sufficient — the game's FPS is limited by the GPU, not the CPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution.

At 1080p, the Medium preset (83 FPS average) offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. The jump from Low to Medium costs 32 FPS (115 to 83), but the visual improvement is substantial. High (68 FPS) is also viable for players who prioritize quality over smoothness, but the drop to Ultra (44 FPS) is not worth the marginal visual gain — the 24 FPS penalty is too steep. For competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, Low (115 FPS) is the only preset that can approach 120 Hz, but Medium is the recommended compromise.

At 1440p, Medium (60 FPS) is the only preset that maintains a 60 FPS average. Low (83 FPS) provides headroom for smoother gameplay, but High (49 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that players at 1440p should use Medium if they want a consistent experience, or Low if they prefer higher frame rates. High is borderline at 49 FPS, and Ultra should be avoided.

At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low (52 FPS) is the only option that comes close, and it's still below the standard target. Medium (38 FPS), High (31 FPS), and Ultra (20 FPS) are all well below playable thresholds for a sports title. The data implies that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo, even at the lowest settings.

The Medium preset's min/max data (70-95 at 1080p, 51-69 at 1440p, 32-43 at 4K) shows the most consistent frame pacing across resolutions, suggesting it avoids the worst frame time spikes. Therefore, 1080p Medium is the recommended settings for the best overall experience, as it provides 83 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay without the visual compromises of Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + Intel Arc B370 combo ranks 2,592 out of 2,813 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 8% of all combos tested (percentile calculation: (2813-2592)/2813 = 7.9%). The ranking reflects the severe imbalance between the high-end CPU (91st percentile) and the extremely low-end GPU (5th percentile).

This rank is driven entirely by the GPU's performance. The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is comparable to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190), both of which are older than a decade. The CPU, by contrast, outperforms its nearest rivals: the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206 avg score, 0.2% slower), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469 avg score, 0.3% faster), Intel Xeon 634 (52,974 avg score, 0.6% slower), and Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620 avg score, 0.6% faster).

The data suggests that this combo is severely bottlenecked by the GPU. In Undisputed, the CPU's potential is wasted — the game's maximum FPS at any resolution is capped by the Arc B370's compute and memory limitations. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 115 FPS, but the CPU is likely capable of much higher frame rates with a stronger GPU. The rank of 2,592 indicates that the vast majority of tested combos (2,813 total) perform better in this game, which aligns with the GPU's 5th percentile standing.

For context, the combo's performance in Undisputed mirrors its synthetic benchmark scores: the CPU ranks in the 91st percentile, the GPU in the 5th, and the combined rank falls near the bottom. This is a clear case where the GPU determines the gaming experience, regardless of CPU strength. Players with this combo should expect low settings at 1080p as the realistic ceiling for playable frame rates, and the rank reflects that reality.