Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2256th out of 2813 tested combos for Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 20% of systems. That ranking is surprisingly low given the hardware involved, and the data suggests this is a pairing where the GPU becomes the decisive bottleneck. The Arc B570's benchmark percentile of 65 places it ahead of only 65% of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 95th percentile, creating a massive imbalance that the measured frame rates reflect clearly across every resolution and setting tier.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2256 out of 2813 is a stark indicator that this configuration is not optimized for Undisputed's demands. To put that in perspective, the CPU alone outperforms its nearest rivals by a hair — the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 trails by just 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is only 0.4% behind in average benchmark score. The Arc B570, meanwhile, sits in a tight cluster with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% ahead) and Intel Arc A750 (0.1% behind), showing it is a mid-tier performer at best. When you pair a top-5-percentile CPU with a 65th-percentile GPU, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the rank reflects that reality.

The data implies that for Undisputed, the Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory are simply not enough to push high frame rates at demanding settings. The CPU's 128 MB of L3 cache and 16 cores are largely idle in a sports title that likely doesn't scale past a handful of threads. Benchmark results show the gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems likely widens at 4K, where the GPU's 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 160-bit bus become strained. The rank of 2256 suggests that most other tested combos — even those with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs — deliver better Undisputed performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points toward Medium settings as the sweet spot for this combo, particularly if you want a balance between visual fidelity and playable frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 141 FPS average with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 162 FPS, which is smooth and consistent. Dropping to Low at 1080p pushes the average to 195 FPS, but the jump from Medium to Low yields a 38% improvement (from 141 to 195 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns for visual quality loss.

At 1440p, Medium remains viable with a 102 FPS average and a minimum of 86 FPS, keeping gameplay fluid. High settings at 1440p drop to 84 FPS, which is still playable but less comfortable. The story changes at 4K: Medium produces 64 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution — even 1080p Ultra only manages 75 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 34 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth motion. For the best experience, Medium at 1080p or 1440p offers the highest frame rates without sacrificing too much detail, while High at 1440p is a viable alternative for those prioritizing visuals.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lives. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 195 at 1080p to 89 at 4K — a 54% reduction. At Medium, the drop is from 141 to 64 FPS, a 55% decrease. High settings see a similar pattern: 116 FPS at 1080p down to 53 at 4K, a 54% loss. Ultra is the most extreme, going from 75 to 34 FPS, a 55% decline. These consistent ~54-55% drops across all settings indicate a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count directly dictates performance.

The uniformity of the scaling curve is telling. If the CPU were the limiting factor, you would expect the 1080p-to-1440p gap to be smaller than the 1440p-to-4K gap, because at lower resolutions the CPU has more headroom. Instead, the data shows a steady decline: at Medium, 1080p gives 141 FPS, 1440p gives 102 FPS (28% drop), and 4K gives 64 FPS (37% drop from 1440p). The larger relative drop at higher resolutions confirms the GPU is saturated. The Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for 4K textures, causing the frame rate to plummet. The CPU's 5.70 GHz boost clock and 16 cores are never the constraint — they are waiting for the GPU to catch up.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce 195 FPS average, Medium hits 141 FPS (min 120, max 162), High reaches 116 FPS, and Ultra drops to 75 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 120 FPS, a 160% spread, showing that settings have a massive impact at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 120 FPS is particularly strong, ensuring no drops below 120 FPS even in busy scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers scale down predictably. Low settings give 141 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS (min 86, max 117), High produces 84 FPS, and Ultra falls to 54 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p still maintains a minimum above 60 FPS, which is the baseline for smooth gameplay. High at 1440p is borderline at 84 FPS, and Ultra at 54 FPS is not recommended for action-heavy moments.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Low settings yield 89 FPS, Medium averages 64 FPS (min 55, max 74), High drops to 53 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 55 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a sports title where responsiveness matters. The 4K Ultra number of 34 FPS is essentially unplayable, making that setting combination a non-starter for this hardware.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications explain its performance ceiling in Undisputed. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, the GPU has a moderate compute capacity. Its 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is modest for modern titles, and the 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's 2500 MHz base and boost clock are identical, meaning there is no dynamic overclocking headroom — the card runs at a fixed rate.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU struggling most at 4K, where the 55% drop from 1080p indicates memory bandwidth saturation. The 10 GB VRAM is likely adequate for 1080p textures but may exceed capacity at 4K Ultra, causing the 34 FPS result. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking aligns with its performance: it is better than average but not competitive with high-end cards. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 0.1% higher in average benchmarks, yet the B570's 10 GB memory and newer Xe2-HPG architecture suggest it should handle modern games better. The data implies that Undisputed's engine is not optimized for Intel's Battlemage architecture, as the raw specs would suggest higher frame rates than observed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is overkill for Undisputed, and the benchmark data reflects that. With 16 cores, 32 threads, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, this CPU has immense processing power. Its 128 MB of L3 cache is among the largest available, and its 3D V-Cache technology (implied by the X3D branding) is designed for gaming. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 and single-core score of 2259 place it in the top tier of processors, far exceeding the demands of any sports title.

The data shows the CPU is never the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 195 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1292 and PassMark single-thread score of 4737 indicate strong single-core performance, which is what most games rely on. However, Undisputed appears to be GPU-bound across all settings, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate drops with resolution increases. The CPU's 170 W TDP and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for this workload. The nearest CPU rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, scores nearly identically (0.1% difference), confirming that the 9950X3D's extra cores and cache provide no tangible benefit in this game — the GPU is the sole constraint.

FAQ

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

A: At 4K Medium, the combo achieves 64 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K High drops to 53 FPS and Ultra falls to 34 FPS, making those settings impractical. For consistent 4K performance, stick to Medium or lower.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1080p Medium provides 141 FPS average with a minimum of 120 FPS, offering the best balance of smoothness and visual quality. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 102 FPS (min 86), still playable but less comfortable.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low despite having a top-tier CPU?

A: The combo ranks 2256th out of 2813 because the Arc B570 GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile of all processors, but the GPU is only in the 65th percentile. The GPU's 10 GB memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot keep up with the CPU's capabilities in this title.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B570 scores 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 and 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile in average benchmarks. It is also 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X, placing it in a tight mid-range cluster.

*Q: Does the CPU's 16 cores help in Undisputed?*

A: No. The benchmark results show frame rates are consistent with GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads are largely unused, as the game likely scales to only a few threads. The single-core performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1292) is what matters, and it is sufficient.

Q: Is the 10 GB VRAM enough for this game?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, 10 GB is sufficient — frame rates are stable. At 4K, the drop to 34 FPS at Ultra suggests VRAM or bandwidth limitations. The 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely inadequate for 4K textures, causing the significant performance penalty.