Undisputed

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 3429 out of 3718 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom percentile of all systems tested for this game. This indicates a very low-performing setup relative to the broader database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-9400 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 2254, which is nearly identical to its closest competitors. It trails the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (2259) by 0.2%, sits ahead of the Intel Core i7-10710U (2248) by 0.3%, and edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (2246) by 0.4%. It also lags the Intel Core i3-10305 (2264) by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU’s standing among all graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low rank, indicating the graphics solution is a significant bottleneck for modern gaming workloads.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 is statistically tied with its nearest rivals. It trails the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) by 0.2%, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) by 0.5%, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192) by 0.7%. It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p according to the data?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 83 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. This is the highest settings tier that maintains a consistent frame rate above 60 FPS, making it the optimal balance of quality and performance.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: The data shows it is marginal at best. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 52 FPS average, while Medium drops to 38 FPS, High to 31 FPS, and Ultra to 20 FPS. Only the Low preset approaches playability, and it still falls short of a smooth 60 FPS target.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, featuring 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU also includes 10 ray tracing cores, though its FP32 compute is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, which is modest for modern titles.

A critical limitation is its memory configuration. The Arc B370 uses System Shared memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system’s main memory. The bus width is also System Shared, and bandwidth is listed as System Dependent. This architecture severely restricts performance in memory-intensive scenarios, which is directly reflected in the measured frame rates for Undisputed.

In this game, the GPU’s role is the dominant constraint. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all legacy ATI/AMD parts from over a decade ago. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system produces 115 FPS, but this quickly degrades as settings increase. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 44 FPS, a 62% reduction from Low. This pattern indicates that the GPU’s lack of dedicated memory bandwidth and limited compute resources are the primary factors limiting performance, rather than the CPU.

The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is not a discrete solution but an integrated part. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with the observed frame rates. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so it is feature-complete for modern APIs, but the raw throughput is insufficient for high-fidelity gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 115 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset yields 83 FPS, a 28% drop. At 3840x2160, it falls to 52 FPS, a 55% reduction from 1080p. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel count increase directly impacts the render load.

The High preset shows a similar trend. At 1080p, it averages 68 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 49 FPS (a 28% decrease); and at 4K, it falls to 31 FPS (a 54% decrease from 1080p). The Medium preset follows the same pattern: 83 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and 38 FPS at 4K (a 54% drop). The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 44 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p (a 27% drop), and 20 FPS at 4K (a 55% drop).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is telling. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 27-28%, and from 1080p to 4K it is consistently around 54-55%. This linear scaling with pixel count is a classic indicator that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not drop so proportionally with resolution, as the CPU workload would remain relatively constant.

The data suggests that 1080p is the only viable resolution for this setup, and even then, only at lower settings. At 1440p, the system can maintain playable frame rates only on Low (83 FPS) and Medium (60 FPS), while High (49 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) fall below 60 FPS. At 4K, all settings fail to reach 60 FPS, with only Low (52 FPS) approaching playability. The resolution scaling analysis confirms that users should target 1080p for the best experience, as higher resolutions disproportionately punish the already weak GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3429 out of 3718 tested combos in Undisputed. This places the system in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested, underscoring its status as a low-end setup. The rank reflects the aggregate of CPU and GPU performance, and the data indicates that the GPU is the primary drag on the system’s standing.

The CPU itself is not a strong performer. The Intel Core i5-9400 has a percentile rank of 47 among all CPUs, meaning it sits just below average. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 6629 multi-core and 935 single-core, while Geekbench scores are 5141 multi-core and 1389 single-core. These numbers are modest but not terrible for a 6-core, 6-thread part. However, the GPU’s 5th percentile rank drags the overall combo score down significantly.

The nearest rival combos would be those pairing similar low-end GPUs with mid-range CPUs, but the data shows that the Arc B370 is competitive only with ancient ATI parts like the Radeon HD 5770 and Mobility Radeon HD 5570. This means that even a faster CPU would not improve the combo’s rank substantially, as the GPU is the limiting factor. The 3429th rank out of 3718 is a clear statement that this system is not designed for high-performance gaming, and users should expect to compromise heavily on settings and resolution.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks—the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, i7-10710U, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, and i3-10305—all have nearly identical average scores, with deltas under 0.5%. This suggests that the CPU is not the differentiator here; the GPU is. In the context of Undisputed, the combo rank reflects a system that can handle the game at low settings and 1080p, but little more.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this system depend heavily on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. This is the highest settings tier that consistently maintains frame rates above 60 FPS, providing a smooth experience without the visual degradation of Low.

The Low preset at 1080p offers a higher average of 115 FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality. For players who prioritize frame rate over fidelity, Low is acceptable, but Medium provides a better balance. The High preset at 1080p drops to 68 FPS average, which is playable but not as smooth as Medium, and it introduces more visual strain on the GPU. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages only 44 FPS, making it unsuitable for fast-paced gameplay in a sports title where timing and responsiveness matter.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the only reasonable option, delivering 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. This is right at the edge of playability, and the minimum frame rate of 51 FPS may cause noticeable stutter in demanding scenes. The Low preset at 1440p offers 83 FPS, which is smoother but visually inferior. High (49 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) are not recommended at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no setting provides a fully satisfactory experience. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but playable for less demanding moments. Medium drops to 38 FPS, High to 31 FPS, and Ultra to 20 FPS, all of which are too low for a smooth experience. Given the data, 4K gaming is not viable for this system, and users should stick to 1080p Medium for the best overall experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system’s performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 115 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 83 FPS average, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. The High preset drops to 68 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS average. This shows a clear degradation as settings increase, with Ultra being 62% slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 83 FPS average. The Medium preset produces 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. The High preset averages 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 32 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 61%, similar to the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 52 FPS average. The Medium preset achieves 38 FPS average, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. The High preset averages 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 20 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62%, consistent with the other resolutions.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only tier that provides a minimum FPS value across all resolutions, indicating that it is the most stable setting measured. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 70 FPS ensures a smooth experience. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 51 FPS is borderline, and at 4K Medium, the minimum of 32 FPS is poor. The Low and High presets do not have reported minimum FPS values, making it harder to assess their frame time consistency, but the averages suggest they are less stable than Medium.

The overall pattern is clear: this system is best suited for 1080p gaming at Medium settings, with a measured average of 83 FPS. Any increase in resolution or settings results in a disproportionate performance penalty, confirming the GPU as the limiting factor. For users with this hardware, the data recommends sticking to 1080p Medium to achieve the best balance of visual quality and playable frame rates.