Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + Intel Arc B370

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a striking imbalance in Undisputed, a sports title that clearly favors the CPU's substantial compute resources while leaving the integrated-class GPU struggling to keep pace. The data shows a combo ranking of 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing this pairing in the bottom 8% of all configs—a result that stems almost entirely from the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all graphics processors, despite the CPU sitting comfortably in the 92nd percentile among all processors. This is a configuration where the processor is never the bottleneck, and the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings tell a consistent story of GPU limitation.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X brings formidable specifications to this pairing: 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, manufactured on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The base clock runs at 4.40 GHz with a boost clock reaching 5.60 GHz, and the processor carries a 120 W TDP. This is a desktop part on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supporting DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and it includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics—though the system under analysis uses the discrete-class Intel Arc B370 instead.

In terms of raw compute, the 9900X posts benchmark scores that place it among the top tier of desktop processors. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172 and single-core score of 2253 indicate strong performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The Geekbench results reinforce this: 22174 multi-core and 3010 single-core. The 3DMark threaded tests show scaling from 2519 at 2 threads up to 13929 at max threads, with 12552 at 16 threads, suggesting the processor maintains efficiency as thread count increases. PassMark scores are equally impressive, with a multi-thread score of 54643 and a single-thread score of 4672.

For Undisputed specifically, the CPU's role appears to be providing ample headroom that is never fully utilized. The game's measured frame rates are consistently low across all settings, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor rather than any CPU constraint. The 9900X's 64 MB of L3 cache and per-core L1 and L2 caches (80 KB and 1 MB per core, respectively) are more than sufficient for a sports title's typical processing demands. The 16,630 million transistors spread across a dual-die design (2x 70.6 mm²) give this processor enormous parallel throughput, yet the measured FPS shows no scenario where CPU compute is the constraint.

The nearest rivals to the 9900X in average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 9015 at 57555 (a -0.1% delta), the AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399 (+0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (-1.1% delta), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (-1.4% delta). These margins are all within roughly 1.5%, indicating the 9900X is competitive with high-end server and desktop parts, though none of these rivals' specifications are relevant to interpreting the game's measured results—the game data speaks to GPU limitation, not CPU differentiation.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Undisputed?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 115 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings achieve 83 FPS, High settings reach 68 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 44 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations in Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 2592 out of 2813 total tested combinations, putting it in the bottom portion of the field. This poor ranking aligns with the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all graphics processors, while the CPU sits at the 92nd percentile.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: The evidence points squarely at the GPU. The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, which places it at the 5th percentile with nearest rivals like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta). The CPU's scores are far above average, so frame rates track GPU capability, not CPU headroom.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 83 FPS, while Ultra settings produce only 32 FPS. That is a 51 FPS drop from Low to Ultra, representing a 61% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve an average above 50 FPS (52 FPS). Medium settings drop to 38 FPS, High settings fall to 31 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 20 FPS. The data suggests 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings for this pairing.

Q: How much does the CPU outperform its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The 9900X's average benchmark score is 57498, which is within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399 and within 1.1% of the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115. The deltas range from -1.4% to +0.2%, indicating near-parity with its closest competitors.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo ranking of 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations places this pairing in the 92.1st percentile of all configs from the bottom, meaning only about 221 combinations performed worse. This is a remarkably low ranking for a system featuring a top-tier CPU, and the disconnect between CPU strength and overall combo weakness is the defining characteristic of this pairing.

To contextualize this ranking, consider the components' individual standings. The CPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 57498. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 5th percentile among all graphics processors, with an average benchmark score of 1184. The combo's 2592nd place finish aligns much more closely with the GPU's low standing than the CPU's high standing, confirming that the graphics solution is the anchor dragging down overall performance.

The nearest rivals for the GPU are all older or lower-tier parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, -0.2% delta), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, -0.5% delta), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, -0.7% delta), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168, +1.4% delta). The Arc B370's score of 1184 is essentially tied with these legacy parts, which explains why the combo ranks so poorly—the GPU is performing at a level comparable to integrated and mobile graphics solutions from over a decade ago.

For a sports game like Undisputed, which typically has moderate graphics demands, this ranking suggests the game is playable only at lower settings and resolutions. The data shows that even at 1080p, the combo cannot exceed 115 FPS average, and that is only at Low settings. The ranking reflects a system that is severely GPU-bound, where the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads provide no practical benefit to frame rates in this title.

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

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), yielding 12 distinct data points. At 1080p, the averages range from a high of 115 FPS at Low settings to a low of 44 FPS at Ultra. Medium settings achieve 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95, while High settings hit 68 FPS average.

Moving to 1440p, the averages drop across the board: Low settings produce 83 FPS, Medium produces 60 FPS (with min 51 and max 69), High produces 49 FPS, and Ultra produces 32 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces the Low-setting average by 32 FPS (from 115 to 83), the Medium average by 23 FPS (from 83 to 60), the High average by 19 FPS (from 68 to 49), and the Ultra average by 12 FPS (from 44 to 32).

At 4K (3840x2160), the averages drop further: Low settings achieve 52 FPS, Medium achieves 38 FPS (with min 32 and max 43), High achieves 31 FPS, and Ultra achieves 20 FPS. The 4K Low average is less than half the 1080p Low average (52 vs 115), and the 4K Ultra average is less than half the 1080p Ultra average (20 vs 44).

The minimum and maximum FPS data is only available for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 70 to 95 FPS, a 25 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 51 to 69 FPS, an 18 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 32 to 43 FPS, an 11 FPS spread. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes more uniformly saturated.

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

The resolution scaling behavior in Undisputed provides clear evidence about which component is limiting performance. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 115 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p (a 27.8% reduction) and then to 52 at 4K (a 37.3% reduction from 1440p, or 54.8% from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the averages drop from 44 at 1080p to 32 at 1440p (a 27.3% reduction) and then to 20 at 4K (a 37.5% reduction from 1440p, or 54.5% from 1080p).

The percentage reductions from 1080p to 4K are remarkably consistent across settings: approximately 55% for Low, 54.8% for Medium (83 to 38), 54.4% for High (68 to 31), and 54.5% for Ultra. This uniformity is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance, where the frame rate scales inversely with the number of pixels rendered. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU workload does not change significantly with resolution.

The Arc B370's specifications reinforce this interpretation. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with an FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS. These are modest figures for modern gaming, and the system-shared memory (with system-dependent bandwidth) further constrains performance at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth demands increase.

The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the GPU is saturated at every resolution tested. Even at 1080p Low, the 115 FPS average suggests the GPU is working near its maximum capability, and adding pixels (by increasing resolution) scales the workload linearly. The CPU's massive headroom—evidenced by its high benchmark scores and 92nd percentile standing—means it is never the limiting factor, regardless of resolution or settings.

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

Given the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and the user's frame rate preferences. At 1080p, Low settings deliver the only average above 100 FPS (115 FPS), which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings at 1080p still provide a solid 83 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS, which is playable for most users and offers better visual fidelity. High settings drop to 68 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which may feel choppy in a sports title where smooth motion is important.

At 1440p, Low settings are required to maintain a 60+ FPS average (83 FPS), while Medium settings hit exactly 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS. High settings (49 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less desirable for competitive or smooth gameplay. For 1440p users, Medium settings represent the best balance between visual quality and playability, as the 60 FPS average with a 51 FPS minimum stays within a reasonable range.

At 4K, only Low settings achieve an average above 50 FPS (52 FPS), which is borderline playable. Medium settings (38 FPS average, 32 FPS minimum) and High settings (31 FPS) are likely too choppy for a satisfying experience, while Ultra (20 FPS) is effectively unplayable. For 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, and even then, the frame rate may not be smooth enough for all users.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is at 1080p with Medium settings (83 FPS average, 70 FPS minimum) or 1440p with Medium settings (60 FPS average, 51 FPS minimum). The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, offering a significant improvement over Low in visual fidelity while maintaining playable frame rates. At 4K, the user must accept Low settings or reduce the resolution to achieve better performance.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is the clear bottleneck in this configuration, and its specifications explain why. The GPU is built on Intel's 3 nm process using the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of just 25 W and an IGP slot width, meaning it is designed for integrated or low-power applications rather than high-performance gaming.

The memory configuration is "System Shared" across size, type, bus width, and bandwidth, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the system's DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM, which severely limits memory bandwidth compared to discrete graphics cards. The 89.6 GB/s system memory bandwidth of the CPU platform is shared with the GPU, and at higher resolutions, this shared bandwidth becomes a critical constraint.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest: 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS and FP16 of 12.29 TFLOPS (at a 2:1 ratio). The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile, with nearest rivals being legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, -0.5% delta) and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, -0.7% delta).

The measured FPS data aligns perfectly with the GPU's capability profile. At 1080p Low, the 115 FPS average represents the GPU's maximum practical output in this game. As settings increase to Medium, High, and Ultra, the frame rates drop to 83, 68, and 44 FPS respectively, reflecting the increased shading and texture work. At 4K, even Low settings produce only 52 FPS, as the GPU's 20 ROPs and system-shared memory cannot keep up with the pixel throughput demands of 3840x2160 resolution.

The API support (DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4) indicates the GPU is modern in feature set, but its raw throughput is insufficient for demanding gaming scenarios. The 25 W TDP and IGP form factor suggest this is designed for portable or low-power devices, not desktop gaming. In Undisputed, the GPU's limitations are the sole reason for the combo's poor 2592nd ranking, and the data shows that no CPU, regardless of how powerful, can compensate for the Arc B370's fundamental throughput constraints.