Undisputed

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel Arc B580 lands at rank 2794 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower third of all system pairings. That ranking, however, tells only part of the story. The data shows a system that is heavily skewed by CPU dominance, with the graphics card acting as the primary constraint in this sports title. The combo's percentile position suggests that while the processor is among the elite, the overall experience is dictated by the Arc B580's capability at higher settings and resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is not designed for maxed-out 4K play, but it holds its own at more moderate configurations. The rank of 2794 reflects a system that will deliver playable frame rates for the majority of users, but it is far from the top tier in this specific game. The delta between the CPU's strong synthetic scores and the GPU's middling ones creates a bottleneck that becomes increasingly apparent as graphical demands rise. In essence, this is a combo where the processor is waiting on the graphics card, and the measured FPS data confirms that dynamic across every resolution tested.

At 1080p, the system shows its best face, with frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Moving to 1440p, the experience remains solid, though the gap between settings widens. At 4K, the system struggles to maintain high refresh rates on anything above Medium settings. The rank of 2794, while seemingly low, does not imply a broken experience; it simply indicates that other combos with more balanced or more powerful GPUs will outperform this pairing in Undisputed. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all processors is effectively neutralized by the GPU's 68th percentile standing, resulting in a system that is greater than the sum of its parts in CPU-heavy tasks but limited in GPU-bound gaming scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, with a 170 W TDP. The CPU's cache configuration is substantial, featuring 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 128 MB L3 cache. This processor sits in the 95th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 75779.

In synthetic tests, the 9950X3D demonstrates exceptional multi-threaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score reaches 42018, while single-core performance hits 2259. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 26736 and a single-core score of 3064. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 1292 in single-thread to 17184 in max-threads, indicating strong multi-core utilization. PassMark results reinforce this, with a multi-thread score of 70255 and a single-thread score of 4737. These numbers position the CPU far ahead of its nearest rivals in the synthetic arena, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scoring 75738, a mere 0.1% difference, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at 75488, a 0.4% gap.

For Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on physics and game logic, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery pipeline. The data shows that this processor is more than capable of feeding the GPU. The high single-thread score of 4737 in PassMark ensures that the game's main simulation thread will not be a bottleneck. The 128 MB L3 cache provides ample room for game assets that need rapid access, reducing potential stutter. The 16 cores and 32 threads, while perhaps overkill for this title, ensure that background tasks and streaming will not interfere with gameplay. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 16374 and max-thread score of 17184 indicate that even under heavy load, the processor has headroom. In this combo, the CPU is never the limiting factor; it provides a massive performance buffer that the GPU cannot fully utilize.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU's clocks are set at a base and boost of 2670 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 20 ray tracing cores. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS, and its TDP is 190 W, requiring a 450 W power supply.

The Arc B580 ranks in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its synthetic scores show a mixed profile: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 92821, and a Vulkan score of 109672. PassMark results are less impressive, with a G3D score of 15748 and a DirectX 12 score of 76. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, +0.6% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7% delta). This places the B580 in a performance tier that is competitive with older high-end cards but below modern mid-range offerings.

In Undisputed, the GPU dictates the playable settings. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's assets at all tested resolutions, but the compute power limits frame rates. At 1080p, the GPU can push high frame rates, but as resolution increases, the pixel fill rate and shading capacity become the bottleneck. The 2670 MHz clock and 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the key figures here. The GPU's role is to render the boxing ring, fighters, and crowds, and at 4K Ultra, the demand outstrips its capability, resulting in an average of 39 FPS. The card's memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s is adequate, but it is the raw compute that fails to keep pace with the CPU's output. The data shows that the Arc B580 is a capable mid-range card that pairs poorly with an ultra-high-end CPU in this specific title, creating a scenario where the GPU is perpetually overmatched.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 221 FPS on Low settings, 159 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 135 and maximum of 183), 132 FPS on High, and 85 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is more than sufficient for competitive play, with even Ultra settings maintaining a solid 85 FPS average. The jump from Low to Medium is significant, a drop of 62 FPS, but the transition from High to Ultra is a more modest 47 FPS decline.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease predictably. Low settings yield 160 FPS, Medium produces 115 FPS (with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132), High drops to 95 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. At this resolution, the system remains playable across all settings, though Ultra dips close to the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p data suggests that the GPU is starting to feel the load, as the difference between Low and Ultra is a substantial 99 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium (98) indicates that the frame delivery is stable, without major dips.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings average 101 FPS, Medium drops to 73 FPS (with a minimum of 62 and maximum of 84), High falls to 60 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 39 FPS. The 4K results reveal a system that is clearly GPU-bound. The 60 FPS average at High is the bare minimum for smooth gameplay, while Ultra is unplayable by modern standards. The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium settings. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (62) suggests that even at this resolution, the frame time is consistent, but the overall averages are too low for a premium experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 221 at 1080p to 160 at 1440p and 101 at 4K. This represents a 28% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 54% decrease from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the averages are 159 (1080p), 115 (1440p), and 73 (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, and from 1080p to 4K is 54%, mirroring the Low settings trend. This consistency suggests that the GPU's fill rate is the primary constraint, as the percentage drops are similar regardless of the graphical complexity. High settings show a similar pattern: 132 (1080p), 95 (1440p), and 60 (4K), with a 28% and 55% decrease, respectively.

Ultra settings tell a more dramatic story. The averages are 85 (1080p), 61 (1440p), and 39 (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, but the drop from 1080p to 4K is 54%. This shows that at Ultra, the GPU is overwhelmed, and the scaling becomes even more punishing. The data indicates that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is not the bottleneck; if it were, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the FPS drops consistently with resolution, a classic sign of GPU limitation. The Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K, especially on higher settings. The combo's performance is dictated by the GPU, and the resolution scaling data confirms that the CPU's immense power is left untapped at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots. At 1080p, the combo delivers over 130 FPS on High settings, and at 1440p, it maintains over 90 FPS on High. 4K is only playable on Low or Medium settings, with averages of 101 and 73 FPS, respectively.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings in Undisputed?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 39, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The GPU is the limiting factor, and the data indicates that 4K Ultra is not viable with this combo.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779, placing it in the 95th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, scores 75738, a 0.1% difference, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 75488, a 0.4% difference. This shows the CPU is marginally ahead of its closest competitors.

Q: How does the GPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, a -0.2% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a -0.7% difference. The B580 is effectively tied with these cards in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The resolution scaling data shows that FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, from 221 FPS at 1080p Low to 101 FPS at 4K Low. If the CPU were the limiting factor, frame rates would remain more consistent across resolutions.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 135. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 98. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 62. These figures indicate stable frame delivery without major dips, even at the higher resolution.