Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a highly specific performance profile in Undisputed. While the CPU is a solid mid-range contender, the GPU acts as a significant bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured data to explain where this combination excels, where it struggles, and what the numbers imply about the hardware's balance.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 3429 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. This low ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's limited capabilities relative to the game's demands.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which is nearly identical to its closest rivals. It is 0.3% faster than the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. It also trails the Intel Core i5-12450H by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G by 0.6%, indicating performance parity within its tier.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and what does that signify?

A: The Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only 5% of the database. This places it in the entry-level or legacy segment, with its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 being comparable to much older cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770.

Q: What is the best 1080p setting for this combo?

A: The Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate at 115 FPS. The Medium preset is the best balance of performance and visual quality, hitting 83 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. High and Ultra settings are playable but demand significant performance trade-offs.

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

A: Only at the Low setting, which achieves an average of 52 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 38 FPS, High to 31 FPS, and Ultra becomes unplayable at 20 FPS. The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the system's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. Its memory bandwidth is also "System Dependent," which directly ties performance to the rest of the PC's memory subsystem.

How This Combo Ranks

The data positions this configuration firmly at the lower end of the performance spectrum for Undisputed. With a rank of 3429 out of 3718, it outperforms only 289 other tested combinations. This is a stark indicator that while the CPU is a capable partner, the GPU prevents the system from achieving mainstream performance levels. The percentile ranking of the GPU (5th) compared to the CPU (71st) highlights a massive imbalance; the system's overall rank is dragged down almost entirely by the graphics card. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the system may perform adequately, but in a GPU-intensive title like a modern sports simulation, the frame rate will be heavily constrained. The benchmark results imply that this is not a configuration built for high-refresh-rate or high-detail gaming in this title, but rather for low-detail, lower-resolution play.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combo's performance. Its benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad places it in the 5th percentile, with its nearest rivals being the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which score 1186 and 1190 respectively. The deltaPct values are minimal, showing it is essentially performance-equivalent to these older parts. This is a critical data point: the GPU's raw compute power is on par with hardware from over a decade ago.

Architecturally, the GPU is built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process, featuring 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. It has a boost clock of 2400 MHz and a base clock of 300 MHz. The data shows a theoretical pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. Despite these modern specifications, its performance is hamstrung by its memory configuration. With "System Shared" memory and "System Dependent" bandwidth, it lacks the dedicated high-speed VRAM that modern games require. This explains why the frame rates drop so precipitously as settings and resolution increase; the GPU is likely bottlenecked by memory access latency and bandwidth. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is an integrated-class solution, not a discrete card, which further explains its low standing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as graphical demands increase. At 1920x1080, the resolution where this combo is most viable, the Low preset produces an average of 115 FPS, which is excellent. Moving to Medium yields a solid 83 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, indicating a stable, playable experience. The High preset drops to 68 FPS, while Ultra falls to 44 FPS, showing a steep cost for the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset still manages a respectable 83 FPS, but Medium drops to 60 FPS (with a min of 51 and max of 69). High falls to 49 FPS, and Ultra becomes difficult to play at 32 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p consistently costs about 20-25% of the average frame rate across all settings.

The 3840x2160 results are largely prohibitive for smooth gameplay. Low is the only playable setting at 52 FPS. Medium averages 38 FPS (min 32, max 43), High drops to 31 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 20 FPS. The data shows a stark cliff at 4K, where even the Low preset struggles to maintain 60 FPS. It's clear that this combo is intended for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K only viable at the lowest settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake generation. With a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, it provides a solid foundation for gaming. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 and max-thread score of 5652 suggest it scales well with multi-threaded workloads.

However, in Undisputed, the CPU's role appears to be secondary. The data implies that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. When comparing the performance of the i5-11400F to its nearest rivals, its average benchmark score of 17177 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120) and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074). This suggests that swapping the CPU for a direct rival would yield almost no change in game performance, especially at 4K where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU simply cannot process the data fast enough to take full advantage. The 71st percentile ranking for the CPU shows it is a much stronger component than the GPU, which is in the 5th percentile. This asymmetry is the defining characteristic of this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. It provides an average of 83 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, and the minimum of 70 FPS ensures there are no significant stutters. This setting offers a substantial visual improvement over Low while sacrificing an average of 32 FPS, which is a worthwhile trade for most players. The High preset is also playable at 68 FPS, but the jump from Medium is less impactful than the jump from Low to Medium in terms of visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only way to achieve a high refresh rate, hitting 83 FPS. The Medium preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes, as evidenced by the 51 FPS minimum. If a stable 60 FPS is the goal, Medium is the choice, but Low is safer for maintaining a higher frame rate. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the 52 FPS average falls short of a smooth 60 FPS experience. Players targeting 4K should expect to drop the settings to their absolute minimum and tolerate frame rates in the 50s. The data suggests that the "best experience" is found at 1080p Medium, where the balance between visual quality and performance is most favorable.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 20-25% across all settings. For example, at High settings, the frame rate falls from 68 FPS to 49 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is even more severe, with High settings falling from 49 FPS to 31 FPS, a 37% reduction. This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior; as the pixel count increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are exhausted, causing frame rates to plummet.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this scaling. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates to remain relatively constant as resolution increases, since the CPU workload would be similar. Instead, we see a linear decline in performance that correlates directly with the increase in pixel count. The "System Shared" memory of the Arc B370 exacerbates this issue, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, further reducing its effective throughput at higher resolutions. The 4K results, which are universally low, confirm that this combination is not designed for high-resolution gaming and that the GPU's architecture and memory subsystem are the decisive constraints.