Undisputed

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a fascinating case study in modern system balancing, particularly for a sports title like Undisputed. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics component, yet the data also shows surprising headroom in the processor. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, the roles of each component, and what the benchmark results imply for potential users, all strictly based on the provided dataset.

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

The measured FPS data for Undisputed tells a clear story about how this system scales with resolution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers an average of 115 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops that average to 83 FPS, a reduction of 32 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls further to 52 FPS. The progression shows a consistent loss of roughly 27-31% of performance for each step up in resolution, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced when examining the High settings across the three resolutions. At 1080p High, the average is 68 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 49 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches just 31 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 28%, and from 1440p to 4K is roughly 37%. This accelerating degradation as pixel count increases points directly at the Intel Arc B370 as the primary limiter. The GPU’s compute resources, which are rated at 6.144 TFLOPS FP32, simply cannot keep up with the escalating pixel workload as resolution climbs.

The data implies that the Intel Core i3-12100F is not the bottleneck in these scenarios. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see less differentiation between 1080p and 4K scores, as the CPU workload stays relatively constant while the GPU workload multiplies. Instead, the consistent and significant FPS drops across all settings when moving to higher resolutions indicate that the graphics card is saturated long before the processor's capabilities are exhausted. The CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, appears to be feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them, even at 1080p. The fact that Low settings at 1080p yields 115 FPS while Ultra at 1080p yields only 44 FPS further confirms that the GPU's shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are the determining factor, not the CPU's processing power.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is a unique piece of hardware, operating with System Shared memory rather than dedicated VRAM. Its memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," and its base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. This architecture fundamentally shapes the performance in Undisputed. Since the GPU relies on shared system memory, its performance is inherently tied to the speed and bandwidth of the system's RAM, which is not specified in the data. The benchmark results show that this setup yields a percentile rank of only 5 among all GPUs, placing it far below most dedicated graphics solutions.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score for this GPU is 1184, which places it in the company of very old or low-end parts. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with an average score of 1186 (a 0.2% delta), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1190 (a 0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with 1192 (a 0.7% delta). This context is crucial for interpreting the Undisputed results. The GPU is performing at a level consistent with hardware from a much earlier era, which explains why 4K Ultra settings produce an average of only 20 FPS.

The boost clock of 2400 MHz is not particularly low, but the chip's overall throughput is constrained by its 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest figures that directly limit how quickly frames can be filled and textured. In Undisputed, a sports game that likely relies on detailed character models and arena environments, these limits become apparent. The data shows that the GPU cannot handle the combined load of high resolution and high settings, leading to the observed FPS drops. The shared memory architecture also means there is no dedicated high-speed VRAM buffer, making the system dependent on overall system memory performance, which is a significant drawback for gaming.

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

Given the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired smoothness. At 1920x1080, the system offers a clear choice. The Low preset delivers an average of 115 FPS, which is excellent for any fast-paced action. The Medium preset still provides a very playable 83 FPS average, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. The High preset drops to 68 FPS, which remains acceptable for most users, but the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS, which may feel less smooth in a game requiring quick reactions. For 1080p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while improving visual quality over Low.

At 2560x1440, the situation tightens. The Low preset achieves 83 FPS, which is solid. The Medium preset yields exactly 60 FPS on average, with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is right at the edge of what many consider playable. The High preset drops to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS. For a competitive edge or consistent smoothness at 1440p, sticking to Low is the safest choice, though Medium can work if the user tolerates occasional dips below 60 FPS. The measured data shows that 1440p Medium is the highest setting that maintains a 60 FPS average, but the 51 FPS minimum suggests some stutter may occur.

At 3840x2160, the results are less encouraging. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is borderline playable, but Medium drops to 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 FPS, and High falls to 31 FPS. Ultra is nearly unplayable at 20 FPS. The data strongly suggests that 4K is not a viable target for this combo if a smooth experience is required. The only reasonable preset at 4K is Low, and even then, the average FPS hovers below 60, making it a suboptimal choice. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally at 1080p Medium, which provides a high average FPS with a solid minimum, or 1080p Low for those seeking the highest frame rates.

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

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with this combination is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low setting yields an average of 115 FPS. The Medium setting at the same resolution produces an average of 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. The High setting averages 68 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 44 FPS. This demonstrates a clear step-down in performance as visual quality increases, with a 71 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low setting averages 83 FPS. The Medium setting at 1440p averages 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. The High setting averages 49 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 32 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 51 FPS, showing that the GPU's limitations become more pronounced at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the figures are significantly lower. The Low setting averages 52 FPS. The Medium setting averages 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. The High setting averages 31 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 20 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32 FPS. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: higher settings and higher resolutions both lead to substantial FPS losses, with the 4K Ultra result of 20 FPS being the absolute floor of the measured data. The only rows with min/max data are the Medium settings, which show a 25 FPS range at 1080p, an 18 FPS range at 1440p, and an 11 FPS range at 4K, indicating that variance decreases as resolution increases due to the GPU being more consistently saturated.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Undisputed, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B370 holds a rank of 2592 out of 2813 total combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems for this game. The rank is a holistic measure that considers all the measured FPS data across various resolutions and settings. Given the GPU's low percentile rank of 5 among all GPUs, this low combo rank is not surprising. The data indicates that while the CPU is a mid-range part with a percentile rank of 68 among all CPUs, the GPU drags the entire system down in this gaming context.

The combo rank of 2592 suggests that a vast majority of other CPU and GPU pairings deliver better performance in Undisputed. This is directly attributable to the Intel Arc B370's performance level, which is comparable to graphics cards from over a decade ago, as shown by its nearest rivals. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 13494, is a competent performer for its class, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's fundamental lack of rendering power. The data implies that for this game, the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck, and the system's overall ranking suffers accordingly.

The ranking also highlights the imbalance of this pairing. A user looking at the CPU's 68th percentile might expect a decent gaming experience, but the GPU's 5th percentile performance creates a severe mismatch. The benchmark results for Undisputed show that this combo is only suitable for low to medium settings at 1080p if a consistent 60 FPS is the goal. For any higher resolution or preset, the system falls below playable thresholds, which is reflected in its low rank of 2592 out of 2813 combos. The data clearly shows that this is not a balanced configuration for this title.

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

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It belongs to the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. Its benchmark scores are respectable for its class, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and a single-core score of 1674. The Geekbench scores show 7252 multi-core and 1932 single-core. These numbers place the CPU at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be supportive rather than limiting. The measured FPS data shows that the system's performance is consistently constrained by the GPU. For example, at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely capable of producing far more than 115 FPS, but the GPU cannot render frames any faster. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for this sports game, as the workload is not heavily multithreaded. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz provides strong single-thread performance, which is often more critical for game logic and physics.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core 3 N355 with a score of 13492 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-9500 with 13452 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core 5 120UL with 13594 (-0.7% delta). This shows that the i3-12100F performs on par with those parts. However, the game's results are not tied to the CPU's capacity. Even if the CPU were swapped for a more powerful model, the FPS in Undisputed would likely remain nearly identical because the GPU is the bottleneck. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting component at any resolution or setting, as evidenced by the massive FPS drops when GPU load increases. The CPU's performance is more than adequate to feed frames, but the Intel Arc B370 cannot keep up.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides an average of 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p Low, the average is 115 FPS, which is ideal for maximum frame rates.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?*

A: No, the data indicates poor performance at 3840x2160. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is only 52, and at Ultra, it drops to 20 FPS. The GPU is not powerful enough for playable 4K performance in this game.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (a 0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1190 (a 0.5% delta). It performs at a similar level to those older parts.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F the bottleneck in this system?

A: No, the data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops significantly with higher resolutions and settings, which is a sign of GPU saturation. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860, indicate it is capable of more than the GPU can deliver.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in Undisputed?*

A: This combo ranks 2592 out of 2813 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of systems for this game. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU's weak performance.

Q: What kind of memory does the Intel Arc B370 use?

A: The GPU uses System Shared memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. Its memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means performance relies on the system's main memory. This architecture contributes to its low performance in gaming.