Undisputed

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F + Intel Arc B570 combo rank in Undisputed?

A: This specific configuration ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all possible pairings. The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating the CPU is comparatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing.

Q: What are the best settings for 4K gameplay with this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 89 FPS average, which is the only 4K setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. Medium drops to 64 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS, High falls to 53 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34 FPS average. For smooth 4K play, Low is the practical choice.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14400F scores 21,645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32,233, only 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226, 0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32,354, 0.2% behind). The Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5%.

Q: What memory configuration does this CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, with 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Q: Is the GPU more similar to a desktop or mobile-class card in raw performance?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20,556 puts it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20,582). This places it in the same performance class as those cards, despite being a desktop part with a 150 W TDP.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a launch MSRP of $196, and the Intel Arc B570 has a launch MSRP of 219 USD. Both are currently Active in production status.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, specifically the Battlemage generation (Arc 5 series), using a 5 nm process from TSMC. The chip, designated BMG-G21, packs 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective.

The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. It has 18 ray tracing cores. The compute throughput is 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the measured FPS across settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 54 FPS (195 to 141), and Medium to High costs another 25 FPS (141 to 116). The GPU is clearly being pushed harder as settings increase. At 4K, the drop is even more dramatic: Low gives 89 FPS, Medium gives 64 FPS, High gives 53 FPS, and Ultra gives 34 FPS. This pattern shows the Arc B570 has enough raw power for lower presets but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher quality settings, especially at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its competitive position. It scores 14,195 in Passmark G3D, 83,514 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 96,844 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2,649. The GPU ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, which is modest but not bottom-tier. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3070 Mobile, is essentially identical in average score, meaning the Arc B570 should deliver comparable performance to that mobile part in most scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It runs on a 10 nm process from Intel, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and has ECC memory support. It has no integrated graphics, relying entirely on the discrete GPU. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not possible.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14400F shows strong multi-threaded capability. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 21,645, while single-core scores 3,055. Geekbench multi-core is 11,268 and single-core is 2,058. Passmark multi-thread is 25,470 with single-thread at 3,701. These numbers place the CPU at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

For Undisputed, the CPU's role is less about raw FPS and more about maintaining consistent frame pacing. The game is a sports title, which typically doesn't require extreme CPU muscle, but the 16 threads help ensure background tasks and game logic don't cause stutters. The 4.70 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance for the main game loop, while the 10 cores handle any multi-threaded physics or simulation work.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the i5-14400F is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% behind). The Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5%. This means the CPU is not a bottleneck in this system; it has enough headroom to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Undisputed with this combo covers three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Here is the full breakdown:

1920x1080:

• Low: 195 FPS average
• Medium: 141 FPS average, 120 FPS minimum, 162 FPS maximum
• High: 116 FPS average
• Ultra: 75 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 141 FPS average
• Medium: 102 FPS average, 86 FPS minimum, 117 FPS maximum
• High: 84 FPS average
• Ultra: 54 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 89 FPS average
• Medium: 64 FPS average, 55 FPS minimum, 74 FPS maximum
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy. Low delivers 195 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium drops to 141 FPS, still very smooth. High gives 116 FPS, which is fine for 120 Hz displays. Ultra at 75 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low at 141 FPS is still great, but Medium drops to 102 FPS. High at 84 FPS is acceptable, but Ultra at 54 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, only Low (89 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) are above 60 FPS. High (53 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) are not recommended for smooth play. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 55 FPS, which means there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the progression is 195 FPS (1080p) → 141 FPS (1440p) → 89 FPS (4K). This represents a 27.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 36.9% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear, but it shows the GPU is handling the increased pixel count without catastrophic loss.

At Medium settings, the progression is 141 FPS (1080p) → 102 FPS (1440p) → 64 FPS (4K). The drop from 1440p to 4K is 37.3%, which is similar to the Low preset's drop. This consistency suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU has enough headroom to maintain frame rates until the GPU becomes saturated.

At High settings, the progression is 116 FPS (1080p) → 84 FPS (1440p) → 53 FPS (4K). The drop from 1440p to 4K is 36.9%, again consistent with the other presets. At Ultra, the progression is 75 FPS (1080p) → 54 FPS (1440p) → 34 FPS (4K), with a 37.0% drop from 1440p to 4K.

The consistent ~37% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in this system. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (21,645 in Cinebench R23) is not being stressed by the game, allowing the GPU to dictate frame rates. The i5-14400F's boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides enough single-thread performance to keep up with the Arc B570's demands.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1080p displays: The High preset at 116 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. It provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz monitors. If you have a 144 Hz or higher display, the Medium preset at 141 FPS is a better choice, as the visual tradeoff is minimal for the 21.6% FPS gain. Ultra at 75 FPS is playable but the performance cost over High (41 FPS difference) is not justified by the visual improvements.

For 1440p displays: The Medium preset at 102 FPS is the sweet spot. It stays well above 60 FPS and provides good visual quality. High at 84 FPS is also viable, especially if you prefer better graphics over higher frame rates. Ultra at 54 FPS is borderline; it's playable but will have noticeable stutters during intense moments. Low at 141 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visuals.

For 4K displays: The Low preset at 89 FPS is the only reliable option for smooth gameplay. Medium at 64 FPS is playable but the 55 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips below 60 FPS. High (53 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) are not recommended for a satisfying experience. If you have a 60 Hz 4K display, Medium offers a good compromise, but Low is the safest choice for consistent performance.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can handle Medium to High settings comfortably. At 4K, you'll need to stick to Low or Medium presets to maintain playable frame rates. The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's needs, as evidenced by the consistent scaling patterns, but the raw compute power is not enough for Ultra settings at high resolutions.