Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a severely GPU-bound experience in Undisputed, where the processor's substantial multi-threaded capacity is largely left untapped. The data shows the combination ranks 2592nd out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, a direct result of the Arc B370's position in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This pairing leads to a fundamental imbalance: the 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and a 128 MB L3 cache, is capable of far more work than the Intel Arc B370 can feed to the display. Consequently, frame rates are consistently low across all tested settings, making this combo unsuitable for smooth gameplay despite the CPU's top-tier specifications.

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

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-end desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process from TSMC. Its specification sheet is impressive: 12 cores, 24 threads, a base clock of 4.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It also carries a substantial 128 MB of L3 cache, which is typically beneficial in gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates its strength, scoring 47,737 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,739 in single-core, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 54,762.

However, these capabilities are irrelevant to the measured results in Undisputed. The game's engine, a sports title released in 2023, does not appear to stress the CPU to any significant degree. The evidence lies in the FPS data: whether at 1080p Low or 4K Ultra, the frame rates are consistently low, and the pattern of scaling points directly to the GPU as the bottleneck. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's nearest rivals, according to the benchmark database, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which scores -0.6% lower on average, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, which scores 1.3% higher. The differences between these CPUs are minimal, but none of them would meaningfully change the outcome in this specific game because the graphics processor is the limiting factor.

The CPU's performance in this combo is effectively a non-factor. The data indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is never the constraint; its 24 threads and high clock speeds are idle resources. This is a classic case of a high-end CPU being completely overshadowed by a weak GPU. The processor's job is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, and in Undisputed, it does so with ample headroom. The measured FPS is entirely dictated by the Arc B370's rendering capabilities, which are extremely limited. Therefore, while the CPU is a top-tier part, its contribution to this combo's performance is negligible, and its high average benchmark score of 54,762 does not translate into playable frame rates.

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

Given the GPU's severe limitations, the choice of settings is a trade-off between visual quality and achieving a minimally acceptable frame rate. The measured FPS data provides a clear picture. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 115 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches a high-refresh-rate experience. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 83 FPS, which is still playable, while High falls to 68 FPS. Ultra at 1080p is a significant step down to 44 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation worsens. The Low preset manages 83 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium drops to 60 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 32 FPS. At 3840x2160, no setting provides a smooth experience. Low yields 52 FPS, Medium 38 FPS, High 31 FPS, and Ultra only 20 FPS.

The optimal choice for a balance between visual fidelity and performance is the Medium preset at 1920x1080. This combination produces 83 FPS, which is well within the playable range, and the Medium settings are a significant visual upgrade over Low. While the Low preset at 1080p offers a higher 115 FPS, the jump from Low to Medium is usually substantial in terms of texture quality and shadow detail, and the 32 FPS drop (from 115 to 83) is a worthwhile trade to avoid the "washed-out" look of Low settings. For players who prioritize smoothness above all else, 1080p Low is the only setting that provides a clear margin above 100 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset at 60 FPS is the absolute minimum for a console-like experience, but the 1080p Medium row offers a better combination of smoothness and detail. Ultra settings are not viable at any resolution, as even at 1080p, the 44 FPS average indicates a stuttery experience that is not recommended.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions is a textbook demonstration of a GPU-bound workload. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, and then to 3840x2160, the frame rates drop consistently, confirming that the Intel Arc B370 is the sole bottleneck. The data for the Medium preset illustrates this clearly: at 1080p, the average is 83 FPS; at 1440p, it drops 27.7% to 60 FPS; and at 4K, it falls another 36.7% to 38 FPS.

This scaling pattern is the key indicator. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution—only the GPU's does. Here, the drastic drops in FPS as resolution increases prove that the GPU is saturated. The Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, simply cannot handle the increased pixel count. The data shows a 47 FPS difference between 1080p Low (115 FPS) and 4K Low (52 FPS), a 63 FPS difference for the High preset (68 FPS at 1080p vs 31 FPS at 4K), and a 24 FPS difference for the Ultra preset (44 FPS at 1080p vs 20 FPS at 4K). This consistent degradation across all settings reinforces the conclusion that the GPU's rendering throughput is the determining factor in this combo's performance.

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and its PCIe Gen 5 interface are more than sufficient to feed the GPU data, so the system memory is not the issue. The bottleneck is purely the Arc B370's pixel and texture fill rates. The GPU's pixel rate is listed at 48.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate at 96.00 GTexel/s, which are incredibly low figures for a modern graphics card. These numbers directly limit how many pixels and textures can be processed per second, and the FPS data reflects this hardware constraint. The 4K Ultra result of 20 FPS is not a surprise; it is the expected output for a GPU that ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo's rank in Undisputed is 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the 8th percentile. This is a very poor ranking, but it is entirely attributable to the GPU. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-performing CPU, ranking in the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 54,762. This score is competitive with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (average score 55,093, -0.6% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (average score 54,053, 1.3% delta), and the Intel Xeon 6505P (average score 53,701, 2% delta). The CPU's performance is not in question.

In contrast, the Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of just 1,184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are legacy parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (average score 1,186, -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (average score 1,190, -0.5% delta). This GPU is on par with graphics cards from over a decade ago, and its performance is the sole reason for the combo's low rank. The 2,592nd rank out of 2,813 is a direct consequence of pairing a top-tier CPU with a bottom-tier GPU. If another, more capable GPU were used in this test, the rank would be dramatically higher. The data suggests that this specific combination is one of the most unbalanced in the database, where the CPU's potential is completely wasted.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is the definitive limiting component in this configuration. Its specifications are those of an integrated graphics solution, not a discrete gaming card. It uses system shared memory, has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and its TDP is a mere 25 W. With 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, its raw compute power is extremely limited, offering a FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS. This is less than what many modern mid-range CPUs' integrated graphics can provide.

The GPU's benchmark results are catastrophic. Its average benchmark score is only 1,184, and it ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This places it in the same performance tier as the ATI Radeon HD 5770, a card from the 2009 era. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test score of 1,184 confirms its lack of modern rendering capability. The GPU's memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means it relies on the system's DDR5 RAM, and its bus width is "System Shared," further limiting its throughput.

These hardware constraints directly cause the low FPS figures in Undisputed. The GPU is simply not fast enough to render the game at acceptable frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that even at the lowest settings and resolution (1080p Low), the combo only achieves 115 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 20 FPS. The GPU's pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are the physical limits that bottleneck the entire system. A more capable GPU would instantly improve the FPS in every single measured row, as the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic. This is a clear case where the GPU's integrated-class performance is the sole reason for the poor gaming experience.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across all tested scenarios.

1920x1080: At this resolution, the combo shows its best results. The Low preset achieves an average of 115 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 68 FPS. The Ultra preset is the worst performer at this resolution, with an average of 44 FPS. None of these settings provide a consistent 144 FPS experience, but Low and Medium are playable.

2560x1440: Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset averages 83 FPS. The Medium preset has an average of 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. The High preset falls to an average of 49 FPS. The Ultra preset is severely impacted, with an average of only 32 FPS. At this resolution, only the Low preset offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

3840x2160: At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 52 FPS. The Medium preset has an average of 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 31 FPS. The Ultra preset is the worst overall, with an average of only 20 FPS. No setting at 4K provides a smooth gameplay experience, confirming the GPU is completely overwhelmed at this resolution.

The data across all resolutions and settings is consistent: the Intel Arc B370 is the performance ceiling. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's high benchmark scores are irrelevant to the gaming experience here, as the GPU's low fill rates and compute power cap the FPS at every turn. For any playable experience, users must stick to 1080p with Low or Medium settings, as higher resolutions or presets result in frame rates that fall below the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay.