Undisputed

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 integrated graphics produces a combination that is heavily constrained by the GPU in nearly every scenario tested. The CPU is a high-end desktop part with 14 cores and 20 threads, capable of boosting up to 5.30 GHz, while the Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution with a 25 W TDP and system-shared memory. This pairing results in a combo rank of 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The following analysis breaks down how these two very different components interact across resolutions and settings, using only the measured data provided.

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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU also has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core. This is a desktop-class processor with a 125 W TDP, designed for high sustained performance. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 32,544 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,594 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 17,085 and single-core score of 2,445. Its PassMark multithread score is 38,697, and its single-thread score is 4,273. The processor's average benchmark score is 49,394, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF is essentially tied at the top of its class. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228, which is 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49,196, which is 0.4% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995, 0.8% lower, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, which is 0.8% higher. This indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in Undisputed; it has ample headroom to feed frames to the GPU. However, the measured FPS data shows that the integrated Arc B370 GPU is the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 115 FPS, which is the highest score recorded, and even at 4K Low it manages 52 FPS. These numbers suggest that the CPU is capable of delivering far more frames than the GPU can render, and the performance ceiling is set almost entirely by the Arc B370.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the best performance this combo achieves in Undisputed?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 115 at 1080p with Low settings. The next best is 83 FPS, which occurs at both 1080p Medium and 1440p Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,394. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 0.3% lower at 49,228, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% lower at 49,196, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% lower at 48,995. Only the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is higher, at 49,796, which is 0.8% above.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations in this game?

A: This combo ranks 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the lower portion of the database, reflecting the GPU's limited capability.

Q: Does the GPU outperform any of its nearest rivals in 3DMark Steel Nomad?

A: Yes, the Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This is 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000, which scores 1,168. However, it is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186), 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190), and 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192).

Q: What is the highest FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 4K (3840x2160), the highest average FPS is 52, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings yield 38 FPS, High yields 31 FPS, and Ultra yields only 20 FPS.

Q: What is the difference between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 115 on Low to 44 on Ultra. This is a 71 FPS difference, or approximately a 61.7% reduction in performance, indicating a significant GPU load increase at higher settings.

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

The measured data shows a clear and consistent pattern of FPS degradation as resolution increases, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 115 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p, a reduction of 32 FPS (27.8%). Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops further from 83 to 52, a reduction of 31 FPS (37.3%). Across the full range from 1080p to 4K on Low, the FPS falls by 63 points, or 54.8%.

At High settings, the same pattern holds. The average FPS is 68 at 1080p, 49 at 1440p, and 31 at 4K. This represents a 37 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, or a 54.4% reduction. The relative consistency of these percentage drops across different settings suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU's performance is more than sufficient at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU load would remain constant while the GPU load increases. Instead, the FPS scales almost inversely with the pixel count, confirming that the Arc B370 is saturating its capabilities.

The 4K Medium settings show a min FPS of 32 and a max FPS of 43, with an average of 38. At 1440p Medium, the average is 60 with a min of 51 and max of 69. At 1080p Medium, the average is 83 with a min of 70 and max of 95. This data indicates that even at Medium settings, the GPU is struggling to maintain smooth frame rates at higher resolutions, and the performance headroom is essentially nonexistent beyond 1080p.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the Low preset offers the only consistently playable experience across all resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 115 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 83 FPS, still very playable. Even at 4K Low, the average of 52 FPS is marginal but usable, though it falls below the ideal 60 FPS mark.

The Medium preset is a reasonable choice for 1080p, where it delivers 83 FPS with a min of 70 and max of 95. This provides a better visual experience than Low without sacrificing smoothness at 1080p. However, at 1440p Medium, the average drops to 60 FPS with a min of 51, which is borderline for competitive play. At 4K Medium, the average of 38 FPS with a min of 32 and max of 43 is not recommended for a smooth experience, as frame drops below 30 FPS are possible.

The High preset is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves 68 FPS. At 1440p High, the average of 49 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, and at 4K High, the average of 31 FPS is too low for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 44 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it is 32 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 20 FPS. These numbers indicate that the GPU cannot handle the increased shading and texture loads of Ultra settings, making the preset impractical for this combination.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data suggests using Medium at 1080p, which provides a solid 83 FPS average with a narrow 25 FPS range between min and max. For users prioritizing frame rate, Low at 1080p or 1440p is the only way to stay above 80 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is a remarkably low position given the CPU's high-end nature. The rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's limited performance, as the Arc B370 is an integrated solution with a 25 W TDP and system-shared memory.

To contextualize this rank, the CPU's average benchmark score of 49,394 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 90% of processors in synthetic tests. In contrast, the GPU's average benchmark score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms only 5% of graphics cards. This massive disparity between the two components is the reason for the low combo rank. The CPU is capable of driving much more powerful GPUs, but the Arc B370 holds the entire system back.

The nearest GPU rivals to the Arc B370 are all older or lower-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, which is 0.2% higher, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192, 0.7% higher, while the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168, which is 1.4% lower. This shows that the Arc B370 is competitive with integrated and low-end discrete GPUs from over a decade ago, further explaining its poor ranking in a modern sports title like Undisputed.

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

The following is the complete measured FPS data for this combo in Undisputed:

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 115 FPS average
• Medium: 83 FPS average, 70 FPS min, 95 FPS max
• High: 68 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 83 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average, 51 FPS min, 69 FPS max
• High: 49 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 52 FPS average
• Medium: 38 FPS average, 32 FPS min, 43 FPS max
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 20 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy based on both resolution and settings. At each resolution, the FPS drops as settings increase from Low to Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 71 FPS (115 vs 44), at 1440p it is 51 FPS (83 vs 32), and at 4K it is 32 FPS (52 vs 20). The diminishing absolute differences at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU is already near its limits, and the impact of settings is less pronounced when the pixel count is already high.

The min and max FPS values are only provided for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the range is from 70 to 95 FPS, a 25 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is from 51 to 69, an 18 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is from 32 to 43, an 11 FPS spread. This narrowing of the FPS range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming more consistently saturated, with less variance in frame times.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Panther Lake chip with the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of only 25 W. The GPU uses system-shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." It has 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, and its FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc B370 scores 1,184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is a low score that reflects its integrated nature. The GPU's nearest rivals are all older discrete parts, with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scoring 1,186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scoring 1,190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scoring 1,192 (0.7% higher). Only the AMD FirePro M2000 scores lower, at 1,168 (1.4% lower).

The GPU's role in Undisputed is the primary determinant of performance. The measured FPS data shows that the combo cannot maintain 60 FPS at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, and it falls below 30 FPS at 4K High and Ultra. This is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking and its reliance on system-shared memory, which limits bandwidth. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is not enough to compensate for the lack of dedicated VRAM and the low shading unit count relative to modern discrete GPUs. The combination of a powerful CPU and a weak integrated GPU creates a situation where the GPU is always the bottleneck, and the CPU's capabilities are largely unused in this game.