Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a fascinating study in bottleneck behavior within Undisputed, a sports title that scales dramatically across resolutions. The measured data reveals a combo that is firmly mid-pack in the database, ranking 2256th out of 2813 tested combinations, yet the raw frame rates tell a story of a system capable of excellent 1080p and 1440p play while straining at 4K. This analysis breaks down exactly where the performance ceiling lies, what the CPU and GPU each contribute, and which settings offer the best balance of visual fidelity and frame pacing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and revealing. At Low settings, the system produces 195 FPS at 1920x1080, drops to 141 FPS at 2560x1440, and falls further to 89 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low, a massive hit that signals the GPU is the primary constraint as pixel count rises. The pattern holds across every preset: High settings go from 116 FPS at 1080p to 84 FPS at 1440p to 53 FPS at 4K, while Medium settings scale from 141 to 102 to 64 FPS across the same resolution ladder.

The Ultra preset tells the most dramatic story. At 1080p, the combo manages 75 FPS, which is respectable, but at 1440p it craters to 54 FPS, and at 4K it falls to just 34 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra represents a 55% performance loss, nearly identical to the Low preset's drop. This consistent ~54-55% reduction across all settings suggests the bottleneck is almost purely resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a smaller delta between 1080p and 4K, as higher resolutions offload work to the GPU.

What makes this data particularly interesting is the shape of the scaling curve. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at Low costs 54 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs 52 FPS — nearly identical absolute drops. This linear degradation indicates the Arc B570's 10 GB memory buffer and 160-bit bus are being saturated progressively, with bandwidth becoming the wall at 4K. The 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is simply insufficient for the pixel throughput demanded at 3840x2160, even at Low settings where the 89 FPS result is the strongest 4K showing.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 processor with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It is a desktop-class powerhouse with a 64 MB L3 cache and DDR5 memory support, and its benchmark scores confirm its high-end positioning. The CPU sits in the 92nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 57498. In multi-threaded workloads, it scores 32172 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 22174 in Geekbench multicore, while single-thread performance is equally strong at 2253 and 3010 respectively.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but at 1080p the picture is more nuanced. At Low settings, the 195 FPS result is high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance could be a factor, but the 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and PassMark single-thread score of 4672 indicate a processor that is more than capable of feeding the GPU at these frame rates. The real question is whether the 9900X is holding back the Arc B570 at 1080p, and the data suggests it is not — the 195 FPS at Low is likely near the GPU's architectural limit in this title.

The CPU's core count and thread count are likely overkill for Undisputed, which is a sports title that typically scales poorly beyond a handful of threads. The 12 cores and 24 threads are more relevant to the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking in general benchmarks than to this specific game. The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database — the AMD EPYC 9015 at 57555 (0.1% behind), the AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (1.1% behind), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (1.4% behind) — all cluster within a narrow band, confirming that the 9900X's compute capability is not the limiting factor in this combo.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage) using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, and the card has 18 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 throughput is 11.52 TFLOPS, and it supports PCIe 4.0 x8.

In the GPU benchmark hierarchy, the Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% behind), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% behind). This clustering indicates the Arc B570 is positioned in a competitive mid-range segment, and the Undisputed results reflect that positioning.

The GPU's role in this combo is the dominant factor in frame rate scaling. At 4K Ultra, the 34 FPS result is below playable thresholds, and even 4K High at 53 FPS is borderline. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this title, but the 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the architectural bottlenecks at 4K. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and PassMark G3D score of 14195 suggest a GPU that performs well in synthetic tests but struggles with the pixel fill requirements of 4K gaming. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are mid-range figures, and the data from Undisputed confirms that this GPU is best suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for each resolution, and the recommendation depends heavily on the target display. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Low at 195 FPS, Medium at 141 FPS, High at 116 FPS, and Ultra at 75 FPS. The Medium preset at 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS offers the best combination of smoothness and visual quality for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 120 FPS minimum ensures consistent frame pacing, and the jump from Low to Medium is 46 FPS — a significant visual upgrade for a modest performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the options narrow. Low runs at 141 FPS, Medium at 102 FPS with an 86 FPS minimum, High at 84 FPS, and Ultra at 54 FPS. The Medium preset is the sweet spot here, delivering 102 FPS average with a minimum of 86 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. High at 84 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, but the 18 FPS drop from Medium to High may not justify the visual gains. Ultra at 54 FPS is borderline playable but risks frame pacing issues if the minimum dips below 50.

At 3840x2160, the story changes dramatically. Low is the only preset that breaks 60 FPS, hitting 89 FPS, while Medium drops to 64 FPS with a 55 FPS minimum, High falls to 53 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34 FPS. For 4K gaming, the recommendation is Low if frame rate is the priority, or Medium if the user can tolerate a 55 FPS minimum. High and Ultra are not recommended for competitive play, as the 53 and 34 FPS averages respectively are below the smoothness threshold for a sports title. The measured data suggests that the Arc B570 is not a 4K card for Undisputed at high settings, but it can handle 4K at lower presets.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with all presets achieving at least 75 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium and High are playable, but at 3840x2160, only Low (89 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) exceed 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High averages 84 FPS while Ultra averages 54 FPS, a 30 FPS difference. The 54 FPS Ultra result is below the 60 FPS smoothness threshold, making High the better choice for consistent performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint even at 1080p. The 195 FPS at Low and 116 FPS at High are high results, but the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and strong single-thread scores suggest it is not bottlenecking the Arc B570 in this title.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The measured data includes minimum FPS only for Medium settings: 120 FPS at 1920x1080, 86 FPS at 2560x1440, and 55 FPS at 3840x2160. These minimums are all within 15-20 FPS of the averages, indicating stable frame pacing.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2256th out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations. This is consistent with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking, which drags down the overall position despite the CPU's 92nd percentile performance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K results show 89 FPS at Low and 64 FPS at Medium, while High (53 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS target. Users with 4K displays should stick to Low or Medium presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results are robust across all presets. Low delivers 195 FPS average, Medium delivers 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 and maximum of 162, High delivers 116 FPS, and Ultra delivers 75 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 120 FPS, and even the lowest preset at Ultra exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The Medium preset's minimum of 120 FPS is particularly notable, as it ensures the frame rate never dips below the 120 Hz refresh rate that many gaming monitors support.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down predictably. Low runs at 141 FPS, Medium at 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 and maximum of 117, High at 84 FPS, and Ultra at 54 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 86 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1440p. High at 84 FPS is also viable, but the 18 FPS gap between High and Medium suggests diminishing returns on visual quality for the performance cost. Ultra at 54 FPS is the only preset that falls below 60 FPS, and it is not recommended for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the Arc B570 become apparent. Low delivers 89 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 60 FPS. Medium delivers 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 and maximum of 74, which is playable but with occasional dips below 60. High falls to 53 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS, both of which are below acceptable thresholds for a sports title. The 4K results highlight the GPU's 10 GB memory and 160-bit bus as the limiting factors, as the pixel throughput at 3840x2160 overwhelms the available bandwidth.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2256th out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 20% of the database. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's position in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, as the CPU is a high-end part in the 92nd percentile. The mismatch between CPU and GPU performance is a key takeaway: the Ryzen 9 9900X is capable of far more than the Arc B570 can deliver in this game, and the combo's overall rank reflects the GPU's ceiling rather than the CPU's capability.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database — the RTX 3070 Mobile, Arc A750, Quadro M4000M, and R9 M390X — all score within 0.5% of the Arc B570, indicating that this combo's performance is representative of a specific mid-range GPU tier. In Undisputed, the Arc B570's 4K results are the primary drag on the combo rank, as the 1080p and 1440p results are competitive with the GPU's peer group. The 2256th rank out of 2813 combos suggests that most tested systems pair stronger GPUs with high-end CPUs, and this combo's placement is a direct consequence of the Arc B570's mid-range positioning.

The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers strong frame rates across all presets. At 4K, the combo falls behind the majority of tested configurations, and users seeking 4K performance would need to pair the Ryzen 9 9900X with a more powerful GPU. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads are underutilized in Undisputed, but the combo's rank is a reminder that GPU selection matters more than CPU power for this title. For a sports game that prioritizes frame rate smoothness, the Arc B570's 1080p and 1440p results are the highlight, while the 4K results define the combo's lower-tier ranking.