Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a playable experience in Undisputed, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling. The most striking finding is the dramatic frame rate collapse at 4K Ultra settings, which drops to 39 FPS, making the title unplayable at maximum quality. However, the combo shows robust strength at lower resolutions, with the 1080p Low preset achieving 221 FPS, indicating that the Arc B580 is the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but steep scaling curve as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At the Low settings preset, the average frame rate falls from 221 FPS at 1920x1080 to 160 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 101 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is a substantial drop but still leaves the game comfortably playable at 4K.

The Medium preset tells a similar story with slightly different magnitudes. At 1920x1080, the average is 159 FPS, which drops to 115 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 73 FPS at 3840x2160. The 4K Medium result of 73 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the highest quality setting that maintains smooth gameplay at 4K. Notably, the Medium preset is the only one that includes min and max FPS data, showing a 62 FPS minimum at 4K and a 135 FPS minimum at 1080p, suggesting consistent frame pacing without severe dips.

The High preset reveals where the bottleneck becomes pronounced. Starting at 132 FPS at 1080p, it drops to 95 FPS at 1440p, and then to 60 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result of 60 FPS is exactly at the playability threshold, but it represents a 55% performance loss from 1080p. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 85 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and a catastrophic 39 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is a 54% drop from 1080p Ultra, which mirrors the Low preset's scaling percentage.

The scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B580's 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K resolution pushes the GPU to its limits. The fact that Low settings at 4K achieve 101 FPS while Ultra at 4K drops to 39 FPS demonstrates that the GPU's raw compute power, measured at 13.67 TFLOPS FP32, is the limiting factor rather than the Ryzen 9 9900X's processing capabilities. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, never appears to constrain performance in this title, as evidenced by the consistent scaling pattern across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2794 out of 3718 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 25% of all combinations, which is a surprising result given the individual component specifications. The ranking suggests that the GPU is heavily limiting the overall performance, as the CPU is clearly capable of much higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful graphics card.

The CPU alone performs admirably in synthetic benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 57498 and a percentile ranking of 92 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9015 with a score of 57555 (0.1% faster), the AMD EPYC 7313 with 57399 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core i9-14900 with 58115 (1.1% faster), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with 58323 (1.4% faster). This indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X is competitive with high-end server and desktop processors, sitting within 1.4% of its closest competitors.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021 and a percentile ranking of 68 against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP with 23061 (0.2% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 with 22895 (0.6% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 23172 (0.7% faster), and the NVIDIA P106-100 with 23249 (1% faster). The fact that the Arc B580 is positioned near the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 in terms of average score, despite being a newer generation, suggests it offers competitive performance but not top-tier results.

The combination's low rank in Undisputed specifically, compared to the CPU's high percentile ranking, indicates that the game is heavily GPU-bound. The Arc B580's 68th percentile ranking against all GPUs is respectable, but when paired with a top-8% CPU, the overall combo suffers because the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU's potential. This is a classic case of a bottleneck, where the system's performance is dictated by the weakest link, which in this instance is the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the clear winner, providing 73 FPS average with a 62 FPS minimum, which ensures smooth gameplay without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves exactly 60 FPS, but the Medium preset's higher average and minimum frame rates make it the safer choice for consistent performance.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 95 FPS average, which is well above the smooth gameplay threshold. However, the Ultra preset at 1440p achieves 61 FPS, which is barely playable. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the 95 FPS average provides headroom for demanding scenes without sacrificing significant visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 115 FPS, which is also excellent, but the visual improvement from Medium to High is worth the 20 FPS trade-off.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 132 FPS average. This is well above the refresh rate of most monitors and provides a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p achieves 85 FPS, which is still playable, but the 47 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 221 FPS, but this is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visual quality.

The Medium preset across all resolutions shows the most consistent frame pacing, with the only min and max FPS data available in the measurements. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 135 FPS and the maximum is 183 FPS, while at 1440p Medium, the range is 98 to 132 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it is 62 to 84 FPS. This consistency suggests that Medium settings avoid the frame-time spikes that can occur at higher settings, making it a reliable choice for players who prioritize stability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 221 FPS average, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. The High preset achieves 132 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 85 FPS. This shows a 136 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p, highlighting the significant impact of the Ultra preset's additional visual effects.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset achieves 160 FPS, which is a 28% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset achieves 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS. The High preset achieves 95 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 61 FPS. The 1440p results show a 99 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, which is a narrower gap than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset achieves 101 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 37% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset achieves 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 84 FPS. The High preset drops to exactly 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 39 FPS, which is unplayable. The 4K results show a 62 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, which is the smallest gap across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is heavily saturated at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The Low preset achieves 101 FPS at 4K, while Medium achieves 73 FPS with a 62 FPS minimum. The High preset hits exactly 60 FPS, but Ultra drops to an unplayable 39 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 95 FPS average, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset achieves 61 FPS, which is barely playable, while Medium achieves 115 FPS but with lower visual fidelity.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498, ranking in the 92nd percentile. It is 0.1% slower than the AMD EPYC 9015, 0.2% faster than the AMD EPYC 7313, 1.1% slower than the Intel Core i9-14900, and 1.4% slower than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580 ranks in the 68th percentile with an average benchmark score of 23021. It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, 0.6% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, 0.7% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and 1% slower than the NVIDIA P106-100.

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo in Undisputed?*

A: This combo ranks 2794 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 25% of all tested combos for this game.

Q: Are there any frame pacing issues with this combo?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS data available. At 1080p, the range is 135 to 183 FPS; at 1440p, it is 98 to 132 FPS; and at 4K, it is 62 to 84 FPS. This consistent scaling suggests stable frame pacing at Medium settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The CPU features a 64 MB L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core, along with 80 KB L1 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and it includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 32172, while the single-core score is 2253. The Geekbench multicore score is 22174, and the single-core score is 3010. The 3DMark results show a max threads score of 13929, with 16 threads scoring 12552 and 8 threads scoring 9114. The PassMark multithread score is 54643, with a single-thread score of 4672.

The CPU's role in Undisputed appears to be secondary to the GPU, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes. The fact that the combo ranks 2794 out of 3718 combinations, despite the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking, indicates that the game is not CPU-bound. The 12-core configuration with 24 threads provides ample processing power for the game's AI and physics calculations, but the Arc B580's 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs are the limiting factor in this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include server processors like the AMD EPYC 9015 and EPYC 7313, as well as high-end desktop chips like the Intel Core i9-14900. The 9900X's 4 nm process node from TSMC and 16,630 million transistors give it a modern architecture that excels in multi-threaded workloads. However, for gaming at 1080p and above, the CPU's performance headroom is largely untapped due to the GPU bottleneck, making this combo more balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming than for 4K.