Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc B570

This combination pairs a 10-core, 16-thread Intel Core i5-13400F from the Raptor Lake generation with Intel's Arc B570 GPU, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a system that behaves differently depending on where the bottleneck sits, with the data showing a clear pattern of GPU limitation at higher settings and CPU headroom at lower ones.

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings a hybrid configuration of 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This processor draws from the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process node, featuring a 20 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5. Its benchmark scores place it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292, which situates it as a solid mid-range performer rather than a flagship part.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence becomes apparent when comparing low and ultra settings at the same resolution. At 1080p Low, the system hits 195 FPS average, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 75 FPS. This 120 FPS gap between settings suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter when quality settings increase, but the CPU must be capable enough to feed those high frame rates at low settings without creating a bottleneck. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7307 indicate balanced performance that handles both the physics and AI workloads typical of a sports title.

The processor's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta), Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (-0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (-0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201 (0.4% delta). These comparisons show the i5-13400F sitting in a tight cluster where performance differences are negligible, meaning the CPU is unlikely to be the differentiating factor in frame rate outcomes. The cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 further confirm that this chip delivers consistent threading performance that should not hold back the Arc B570 in most scenarios.

The data implies that in Undisputed, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable baseline that allows the GPU to flex its muscles. At 4K Low, the system still manages 89 FPS average, which is respectable for a fighting/sports game, and the fact that 1080p Low reaches 195 FPS suggests the CPU can push well beyond typical display refresh rates without breaking a sweat. The 16 threads and 10 cores provide enough parallel processing headroom for game logic and opponent AI, while the 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded actions like player movement and punch detection.

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

The measured rows provide a clear picture of how each preset performs across resolutions, and the data suggests that Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate stability. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 141 FPS average with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS, which provides a smooth experience with headroom for dips. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS for most displays.

High settings are the next viable option if visual fidelity takes priority. At 1080p High, the average sits at 116 FPS, which remains smooth, while 1440p High drops to 84 FPS and 4K High falls to 53 FPS. The 4K High figure is borderline for 60 Hz displays, so players with 4K panels might prefer Medium, where the 64 FPS average with a 55 FPS minimum provides more consistent performance. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 1080p Ultra at 75 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 54 FPS, and 4K Ultra at 34 FPS — the latter two being problematic for smooth gameplay.

Low settings are only recommended for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors. At 1080p Low, the 195 FPS average is excellent for 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays, and even 1440p Low hits 141 FPS. However, the visual compromise is significant, and the data shows that Medium at 1080p (141 FPS) nearly matches Low at 1440p (141 FPS), suggesting players should prioritize resolution over quality settings when chasing high frame rates. The sweet spot appears to be 1440p Medium, which offers 102 FPS average with a minimum of 86 FPS, ensuring no major frame drops during intense fight sequences.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a textbook GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. At Low settings, moving from 1080p (195 FPS) to 1440p (141 FPS) represents a 27.7% drop, and then to 4K (89 FPS) another 36.9% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the Arc B570 is struggling to maintain frame rates as pixel count increases, though the absolute numbers remain playable.

At Medium settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 1080p yields 141 FPS, 1440p drops to 102 FPS (a 27.7% decrease), and 4K falls to 64 FPS (a 37.3% decrease from 1440p). The minimum FPS numbers at Medium tell an interesting story — at 1080p the minimum is 120 FPS, at 1440p it's 86 FPS, and at 4K it's 55 FPS. These minimums suggest that frame time consistency degrades as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth or shading throughput.

High settings show the same pattern: 1080p at 116 FPS, 1440p at 84 FPS (27.6% drop), and 4K at 53 FPS (36.9% drop from 1440p). Ultra settings compress the range further: 1080p at 75 FPS, 1440p at 54 FPS (28% drop), and 4K at 34 FPS (37% drop). The consistent percentage drops across all settings — roughly 27-28% from 1080p to 1440p and 37% from 1440p to 4K — indicate that the limiting component scales uniformly with resolution, which is the hallmark of a GPU bottleneck. If the CPU were the constraint, the FPS would remain flat across resolutions, but the data shows clear resolution-dependent scaling.

The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely the constraining factor at 4K, where the larger framebuffer requirements and higher memory bandwidth demands overwhelm the GPU's capabilities. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s become insufficient at 4K Ultra, where the 34 FPS result is barely playable.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking of 2256 out of 2813 means approximately 80% of tested combinations perform better, which might seem surprising given the individual component rankings — the CPU sits in the 77th percentile and the GPU in the 65th percentile. The discrepancy between individual component percentiles and the combo ranking suggests that this pairing is not well-optimized for this particular game, or that the game favors other component combinations.

The combo rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings. With 4K Ultra producing only 34 FPS and 4K High at 53 FPS, the system struggles at the highest resolutions, which drags down its overall standing in the rankings. The 1080p Low result of 195 FPS is competitive, but the ranking likely weights all measured configurations equally, meaning the poor 4K Ultra performance has an outsized impact.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta) and Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta). These rivals would likely produce similar frame rates in Undisputed, but the combo ranking suggests that the specific interaction with the i5-13400F may not be optimal. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Ryzen 5 5600X3D, show that the processor itself is not the weak link — rather, the combination's overall performance profile is what determines the 2256 rank.

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

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 19,600 million transistors and a die size of 272 mm². It runs at a fixed 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU also features 18 ray tracing cores and delivers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals in average score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta), Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% delta), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5% delta). These comparisons show the B570 performing at a level comparable to mid-range mobile GPUs and the previous-generation Arc A750.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the setting scaling at each resolution. At 1080p, the GPU handles Low settings at 195 FPS, but this drops to 75 FPS at Ultra — a 61.5% reduction. The 10 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for this game at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher memory demands and bandwidth limitations results in the 34 FPS floor. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU must move more pixel data, and the 160-bit memory bus limits how quickly that data can be accessed.

The GPU's 18 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are features that may not be heavily utilized in Undisputed, given that it's a sports title rather than a graphically intensive AAA game. However, the data shows that the GPU is still the primary limiter at high settings and resolutions, indicating that the game's rendering demands are substantial enough to stress the B570's compute and memory resources.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p Medium provides the best balance with 102 FPS average and 86 FPS minimum. At 1080p, Medium reaches 141 FPS average with 120 FPS minimum, while 4K Medium drops to 64 FPS average with 55 FPS minimum, making 1440p the sweet spot.

Q: Why does 4K Ultra perform so poorly at 34 FPS?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS suggests the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the game's highest quality settings at 4K resolution. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate cannot sustain the workload.

Q: How does this combo compare to the GPU's nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta) and Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta). In-game performance would likely be similar, but the combo ranking of 2256 out of 2813 indicates this specific pairing is mid-pack.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 195 FPS average, which is very high. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7307 suggest it can handle this frame rate, so the GPU is likely the limiting factor even at Low settings, given that 4K Low drops to 89 FPS.

Q: What settings should I use for 4K gameplay?

A: For 4K, Medium settings are recommended, as they yield 64 FPS average with 55 FPS minimum. High settings at 4K drop to 53 FPS average, which is below 60 FPS, while Ultra at 34 FPS is not playable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance relate to in-game results?

A: The i5-13400F's 77th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 25292 indicate strong CPU performance. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 with 0% delta, showing these CPUs perform nearly identically, so the CPU is unlikely to cause frame rate differences in Undisputed.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates across settings are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 195 FPS, Medium settings produce 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS, High settings produce 116 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 75 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the gap between Medium and High being 25 FPS and between High and Ultra being 41 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant performance penalty.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low settings average 141 FPS, Medium settings average 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS, High settings average 84 FPS, and Ultra settings average 54 FPS. The relative performance drops from 1080p are consistent across settings, with Medium seeing a 39 FPS reduction, High a 32 FPS reduction, and Ultra a 21 FPS reduction when moving to 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the measured values are: Low settings average 89 FPS, Medium settings average 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS and maximum of 74 FPS, High settings average 53 FPS, and Ultra settings average 34 FPS. The 4K results show the most dramatic scaling, with Ultra dropping to less than half of the 1080p Ultra score. The Medium settings at 4K provide the only configuration with a minimum FPS above 60, making it the only playable option at this resolution for consistent performance.

The complete dataset also reveals that only the Medium preset at each resolution includes minimum and maximum FPS values, which provides insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 120-162 FPS range shows a 42 FPS spread, while 1440p Medium shows an 86-117 FPS range (31 FPS spread), and 4K Medium shows a 55-74 FPS range (19 FPS spread). This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's workload becomes more uniform as pixel count increases, reducing the variance between simple and complex scenes.