Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core i5-14600KF + Intel Arc B390

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a combination that produces a heavily CPU-favored gaming experience in Undisputed, but the GPU becomes an undeniable bottleneck at higher resolutions and quality settings. The combo ranks 2491st out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all systems tested for this title. This is a pairing where the processor's substantial multi-threading capabilities are largely wasted in a game that appears to scale more directly with GPU throughput, yet the integrated-class graphics solution still manages to deliver playable frame rates at lower settings.

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 node. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and can boost up to 5.30 GHz, which gives it strong single-threaded performance that is relevant for a sports title like Undisputed where physics calculations and AI opponent behavior typically rely on fewer, faster cores. The processor's L3 cache is 24 MB shared, with 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core, providing ample fast memory for game logic that may be frequently accessed.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is evident when examining the frame rates at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo achieves 127 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all resolutions and settings in the measured data. This suggests that at low graphical loads, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain high frame rates, and the CPU itself is not the primary constraint at this resolution. However, the CPU's immense multi-threaded capabilities — reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,544 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 17,085 — appear to be underutilized.

The processor's benchmark data places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,394. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% faster), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% faster), while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8% slower. This indicates that the CPU is competitive with top-tier processors from both AMD and Intel, yet the gaming results do not reflect this high standing because the GPU's limitations dominate.

The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 38,697 and single-thread score of 4,273 further confirm its strength. In a game like Undisputed, which is a sports simulation with real-time physics and opponent AI, the CPU should theoretically handle these tasks without breaking a sweat. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system is achieving 127 FPS, which is a solid playable threshold, but as settings increase, the frame rate drops precipitously, indicating that the CPU's influence wanes once graphical load increases.

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

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process node. It features 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2,500 MHz, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1).

Critically, the Arc B390 uses System Shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the system's main memory. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which is a crucial limitation. In Undisputed, this shared memory architecture becomes a significant bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions where texture data and geometry require more memory bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark performance is exceptionally low, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of just 1,482. This places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% faster), the GeForce 800M (1.5% faster), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% faster), and the GeForce GT 710 (2.7% faster). These are entry-level or obsolete GPUs, underscoring how underpowered the Arc B390 is relative to modern discrete graphics cards.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in Undisputed. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 127 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 49 FPS — a 61.4% reduction. This pattern is consistent across all resolutions, and the GPU's inability to handle higher graphical loads is the direct cause. The GPU's low pixel rate and texture rate, combined with its shared memory bandwidth, mean that it simply cannot process the increased graphical data at higher settings without significant frame rate losses.

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

The resolution scaling in Undisputed for this combination reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 127 FPS at 1080p to 92 FPS at 1440p (a 27.6% decrease), then to 58 FPS at 4K (a 54.3% decrease from 1080p). This steep decline as resolution increases is a clear indicator that the GPU is the bottleneck — the CPU's performance remains constant regardless of resolution, but the GPU must render more pixels at each higher resolution.

At Medium settings, the frame rates are 91 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p (a 27.5% decrease), and 42 FPS at 4K (a 53.8% decrease from 1080p). This consistent pattern of roughly 27% drops from 1080p to 1440p and 54% drops from 1080p to 4K across both Low and Medium settings strongly suggests that resolution is the dominant factor in performance degradation, and the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting resource.

At High settings, the frame rates are 76 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p (a 27.6% decrease), and 35 FPS at 4K (a 53.9% decrease from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across all three settings — Low, Medium, and High — is remarkable and points to a linear scaling relationship with pixel count. The 4K resolution has exactly four times the pixels of 1080p, and the frame rate drops by roughly half, which is consistent with a GPU that is increasingly overwhelmed by pixel fill requirements.

At Ultra settings, the frame rates are 49 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p (a 28.6% decrease), and 22 FPS at 4K (a 55.1% decrease from 1080p). Even at Ultra, the pattern holds, though the absolute frame rates are much lower. This indicates that the GPU's capabilities are exhausted at high settings, and resolution scaling further exposes its limitations.

The data clearly shows that the CPU is not the limiting component in these scenarios. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates that remain relatively constant across resolutions, but instead we see consistent and significant drops that track with pixel count. This is a textbook GPU-bound scenario, and it aligns with the GPU's low percentile ranking (9th) versus the CPU's high percentile ranking (90th).

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2491st out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the bottom 11.5% of all configurations tested for this game, which is a stark contrast to what the CPU's individual performance would suggest. The CPU alone ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, but the GPU ranks in only the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and the game's performance is ultimately determined by the weaker component.

This ranking is telling because it demonstrates that even a top-tier CPU cannot compensate for an underpowered GPU in a graphically intensive title like Undisputed. The system's overall performance is dragged down by the GPU's inability to keep up with the processor's output. In terms of frame rates, the system is only capable of hitting 60 FPS or higher at 1080p Low (127 FPS) and 1440p Low (92 FPS), with all other settings and resolutions falling below 60 FPS.

The rank of 2491 out of 2813 means that 322 combos perform worse than this one, but 2490 perform better. This is a clear indication that while the CPU is more than capable for gaming, the GPU's performance is a major liability in this particular title. The combo's performance is consistent with what one would expect from a system with a high-end processor paired with an integrated graphics solution — the CPU is effectively wasted in this configuration for gaming purposes.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination in Undisputed depend on the user's performance priorities and resolution. At 1080p, Low settings provide the best performance at 127 FPS average, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on most displays. Medium settings at 1080p still deliver a highly playable 91 FPS average, with a minimum FPS of 78 and maximum of 105, making it a strong choice for users who want better visual fidelity without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 1440p, Low settings are the only option that maintains a consistently high frame rate, averaging 92 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p drop to 66 FPS average, with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 76, which is still playable but may be borderline for users with high refresh rate monitors. High settings at 1440p average 55 FPS, which is acceptable for casual play but may feel less smooth in fast-paced moments.

At 4K, the situation becomes more challenging. Low settings at 4K average 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider ideal. Medium settings at 4K average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48, which is playable but noticeably less smooth. High settings at 4K average 35 FPS, and Ultra settings at 4K drop to 22 FPS, which is likely too choppy for most users.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, Medium settings at 1080p (91 FPS) or Low settings at 1440p (92 FPS) are the recommended choices. Both provide frame rates above 90 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. If the user prioritizes visual fidelity over frame rate, High settings at 1080p (76 FPS) is a reasonable compromise. At 4K, users should stick with Low settings (58 FPS) for the most playable experience, accepting that this resolution will not achieve 60 FPS consistently.

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

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Undisputed?*

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 127 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations in Undisputed?*

A: This combo ranks 2491st out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. This is evidenced by the fact that the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Frame rates drop significantly with resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution with Medium settings, the average FPS is 66, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76.

Q: Does the CPU outperform its nearest rival in this game's context?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 49,394 is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196), but 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49,796).

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 22, which is the lowest frame rate recorded in the measured data.

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

1920x1080:

• Low: 127 FPS average
• Medium: 91 FPS average, 78 FPS minimum, 105 FPS maximum
• High: 76 FPS average
• Ultra: 49 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 92 FPS average
• Medium: 66 FPS average, 56 FPS minimum, 76 FPS maximum
• High: 55 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 58 FPS average
• Medium: 42 FPS average, 36 FPS minimum, 48 FPS maximum
• High: 35 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

The data reveals a clear hierarchy: at each resolution, Low settings produce the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra consistently being the most demanding. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial — at 1080p, the difference is 78 FPS (127 vs. 49), representing a 61.4% reduction in performance. At 1440p, the gap is 57 FPS (92 vs. 35), a 62% reduction. At 4K, the gap is 36 FPS (58 vs. 22), a 62.1% reduction. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU's performance scaling is predictable and directly tied to the graphical workload.