Undisputed

# Undisputed with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + Intel Arc B390

The pairing of AMD's flagship 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D with Intel's integrated-class Arc B390 graphics creates one of the most lopsided configurations in the Undisputed benchmark database. The CPU ranks in the 95th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 9th percentile — a 2,491st place finish out of 2,813 tested combos reflects that massive imbalance. The data tells a clear story: this is a CPU waiting for a discrete GPU, and the frame rates measured across all resolutions and settings confirm the integrated graphics as the overwhelming bottleneck.

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

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic scaling curve that reveals exactly where the performance ceiling lives. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 127 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 92 FPS, a 27.6% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 58 FPS, which is 54.3% below the 1080p figure. This steep decline with resolution is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario — the CPU has far more headroom than the graphics solution can utilize.

The Medium preset tells a similar story with more granular data. At 1080p Medium, the average is 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 and maximum of 105. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 66 FPS (min 56, max 76), a 27.5% reduction. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 42 FPS (min 36, max 48), which is 53.8% below the 1080p figure. The consistency of these percentage drops — roughly 27% from 1080p to 1440p and another 36% from 1440p to 4K — strongly indicates that pixel throughput, not CPU logic, is the limiting factor.

High settings reinforce this pattern. The combo produces 76 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p (a 27.6% drop), and 35 FPS at 4K (a 53.9% drop from 1080p). Ultra settings follow the same trajectory: 49 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p (28.6% lower), and 22 FPS at 4K (55.1% lower). The fact that every preset shows nearly identical percentage scaling between resolutions points to a purely graphics-limited pipeline. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling curve would flatten at higher resolutions as the GPU became saturated — instead, it steepens.

The minimum and maximum FPS data at Medium settings provides additional insight. At 1080p, the spread between min and max is 27 FPS (78 to 105). At 1440p, the spread is 20 FPS (56 to 76). At 4K, the spread narrows to 12 FPS (36 to 48). This tightening frame-time distribution at higher resolutions is another indicator that the GPU is working at its limits, producing more consistent but lower overall throughput. The data implies that even the most powerful consumer CPU available cannot compensate for the Arc B390's limited shading resources when pixel counts rise.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D brings formidable specifications to this configuration. It features 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture with Granite Ridge codename, manufactured on TSMC's 4nm process. The base clock is 4.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, and the processor carries 128 MB of L3 cache alongside 1 MB L2 and 80 KB L1 per core. The 170W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth round out a specification sheet that places this CPU in the 95th percentile of all processors tested.

Benchmark scores for the CPU are uniformly strong. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score reaches 42,018, while single-core hits 2,259. Geekbench shows 26,736 multi-core and 3,064 single-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 1,292 single-thread to 17,184 max-thread, with 16,374 at 16 threads — indicating near-linear scaling across the full core count. PassMark multi-thread scores 70,255, and the average benchmark score across all tests is 75,779.

Nearest rival comparisons show how tightly clustered the top of the CPU market is. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scores 75,738, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D matches at 75,716, also 0.1% behind. The AMD EPYC 8224P trails by 0.3% at 75,582, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 sits 0.4% back at 75,488. These sub-1% differences indicate that in Undisputed, the 9950X3D's raw compute advantage over other high-end CPUs is negligible — the game simply does not demand enough CPU throughput to differentiate among flagship processors.

In Undisputed, a sports simulation with boxer physics and AI opponent behavior, the 16-core configuration should handle any simulation workload with ease. The game's demands are far below what this CPU can deliver, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low — where the GPU is least stressed — the 127 FPS result is likely still limited by the graphics processor rather than the CPU. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,549 and 4-thread score of 4,963 suggest that even lightly threaded game logic would not strain this processor. The data indicates the CPU is effectively idle in this configuration, with utilization likely in the single digits during gameplay.

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

The Intel Arc B390 presents an unusual profile for a gaming benchmark. It is an integrated graphics solution based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3nm process. The GPU has 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, alongside 12 ray tracing cores. Clock speeds range from a 300 MHz base to a 2,500 MHz boost, producing a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s, texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s, and 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The TDP is 80W, and memory is System Shared with bandwidth listed as System Dependent.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,482 places this GPU in the 9th percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals are all legacy discrete GPUs: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463 (1.3% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1,460 (1.5% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446 (2.5% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443 (2.7% behind). This positioning among decade-old entry-level cards explains the frame rates observed in Undisputed.

The shared memory architecture means VRAM capacity and bandwidth scale with system RAM, but the System Dependent bandwidth designation introduces variability that makes consistent performance difficult to predict. The 24 ROPs are a particular limitation for a game like Undisputed, which must render detailed character models and arena environments. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 22 FPS average — a figure that reflects the GPU's inability to process the pixel workload required at that resolution and quality level.

The measured FPS data shows the Arc B390's ceiling sits around 127 FPS at 1080p Low, which is the least demanding configuration tested. This suggests the GPU can handle light loads competently but quickly exhausts its resources as resolution and settings increase. The 12 RT cores are present but unlikely to provide meaningful benefit in Undisputed, which does not appear to leverage ray tracing based on the performance patterns. The spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution — 78 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K — demonstrates the GPU's sensitivity to image quality settings.

FAQ

Q: Why does the combo rank 2,491st out of 2,813 tested configurations despite having a top-tier CPU?

A: The combo rank reflects the overall system performance in Undisputed, and the Intel Arc B390 GPU sits in the 9th percentile of all graphics cards. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking cannot compensate for a GPU that scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, placing it among legacy discrete cards like the GeForce GT 710.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D bottlenecked by the Arc B390 in this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,018 and single-core score of 2,259 far exceed what Undisputed requires. The consistent 27-28% FPS drops from 1080p to 1440p and 53-55% drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicate the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution.

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo can achieve in Undisputed?

A: The highest measured average is 127 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 91 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 76 FPS at 1080p High. At 1440p, the best result is 92 FPS on Low, while at 4K the maximum average is 58 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482 leads the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX by 1.3%, the GeForce 800M by 1.5%, the GeForce GT 625 OEM by 2.5%, and the GeForce GT 710 by 2.7%. These are all entry-level or legacy parts, explaining the GPU's 9th percentile ranking.

Q: Does increasing resolution hurt performance more than increasing settings?

A: The data shows similar impact. Moving from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings reduces FPS by 53.8% (91 to 42), while moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces FPS by 61.4% (127 to 49). At 1440p, the Low-to-Ultra drop is 62.0% (92 to 35), and at 4K it is 62.1% (58 to 22).

Q: Is the 9950X3D meaningfully faster than its nearest CPU rivals in this game?

A: The margin is negligible. The Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 is 0.1% behind, the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D is 0.1% behind, the EPYC 8224P is 0.3% behind, and the Core Ultra 9 285 is 0.4% behind in average benchmark scores. In Undisputed, these differences would not produce measurable FPS variations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for the best experience with this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 127 FPS average, which is the only configuration exceeding 100 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p produce 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 and maximum of 105 — this represents the best balance of visual quality and performance, maintaining playable frame rates with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

High settings at 1080p drop to 76 FPS average, which remains playable but begins to approach the threshold where frame pacing could become noticeable. Ultra at 1080p falls to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target most players would consider acceptable for a sports title. The 1440p options are more constrained: Low delivers 92 FPS, Medium 66 FPS (min 56, max 76), High 55 FPS, and Ultra 35 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is the only one that stays above 60 FPS on average, though the minimum of 56 indicates occasional dips below that mark.

At 4K, the situation is dire. Low settings produce 58 FPS, Medium drops to 42 FPS (min 36, max 48), High falls to 35 FPS, and Ultra manages only 22 FPS. The 4K Low configuration is the only one that approaches playable territory, and even it sits below 60 FPS. Given the GPU's 9th percentile ranking and Steel Nomad score of 1,482, the recommendation is clear: play at 1080p Medium for the best combination of fidelity and smoothness, or 1440p Low if higher resolution is preferred. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as even at 1080p it produces sub-50 FPS averages that would compromise the gameplay experience in a fast-paced boxing simulation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured dataset for this combo in Undisputed is as follows. At 1920x1080, Low settings achieve an average of 127 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS with a range of 78 to 105, High averages 76 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 61.4% performance reduction, with each step up in settings costing roughly 20-25% of the previous frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 92 FPS average, Medium averages 66 FPS with a range of 56 to 76, High averages 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra reduction at 1440p is 62.0%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a 20 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, indicating moderate frame time variance during gameplay.

At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 58 FPS average, Medium averages 42 FPS with a range of 36 to 48, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra drop at 4K is 62.1%, maintaining the consistent scaling pattern. The 4K Medium spread of 12 FPS is the tightest of any resolution, suggesting the GPU is consistently saturated at this pixel count.

Cross-resolution analysis shows that 1080p Low (127 FPS) outperforms 1440p Low (92 FPS) by 38.0% and 4K Low (58 FPS) by 119.0%. The Medium preset shows a 37.9% advantage for 1080p over 1440p (91 vs 66) and a 116.7% advantage over 4K (91 vs 42). High settings show 76 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K — a 38.2% drop for each resolution step. Ultra settings produce 49, 35, and 22 FPS respectively, with the same 40.0% and 59.1% reductions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2,491st out of 2,813 tested configurations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all combos. This ranking is directly attributable to the GPU's 9th percentile standing among all graphics cards, as the CPU's 95th percentile ranking is among the highest possible. The 322 combos ranked below this configuration presumably feature even weaker graphics solutions or other limiting factors.

The data indicates that this combo's ranking is not a reflection of CPU capability but rather a demonstration of how severely a graphics bottleneck can constrain overall system performance. The CPU's nearest rivals — all within 0.4% in average benchmark scores — would produce virtually identical results when paired with the Arc B390, as the GPU would remain the limiting factor. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the GeForce GT 710 and GT 625 OEM, would likely produce similar or slightly worse frame rates in this title.

For context, the combo's 1080p Low result of 127 FPS represents its best-case scenario, yet this still places it far below what higher-tier GPU pairings would achieve. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482 for the Arc B390 versus the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 70,255 illustrates the disconnect: the system has enormous compute potential that remains untapped because the graphics pipeline cannot deliver frames fast enough. Players seeking to utilize the 9950X3D's full capability in Undisputed would need to pair it with a discrete GPU ranking significantly higher than the 9th percentile to see proportional improvements in frame rates.