Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a surprisingly playable experience in Undisputed, with the data showing a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the pairing is heavily CPU-bound, but by 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary limiter. This section breaks down the measured FPS across the three standard resolutions to show exactly where the balance lies.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a predictable yet important scaling pattern. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 218.5 FPS average, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is doing the heavy lifting. When you move to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 161.7 FPS, a 26% reduction that indicates the GPU is starting to take on more load. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 99.9 FPS, which is still well above playable thresholds but confirms that the Arc B580 is now the limiting factor.

The High preset tells a similar story with slightly lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 133.5 FPS, which drops to 92.9 FPS at 1440p and then 62.2 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K here is approximately 53%, which is a substantial reduction but not catastrophic. The Ultra preset shows the steepest drop-off: 83.9 FPS at 1080p, 58.6 FPS at 1440p, and just 39.1 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra result is the only measured row that dips below 40 FPS, making it the only configuration where the experience feels compromised.

The scaling pattern between Low and High presets at each resolution is also informative. At 1080p, the difference between Low and High is 85 FPS (218.5 vs 133.5), which is a large gap that shows the CPU has headroom to spare. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 68.8 FPS (161.7 vs 92.9), and at 4K it tightens to 37.7 FPS (99.9 vs 62.2). This narrowing indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more saturated and the relative cost of higher settings grows proportionally. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being viable only at lower presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy of presets for this CPU-GPU pairing. For players targeting 1080p, the data suggests that High is the sweet spot. The 133.5 FPS average at High is comfortably above the 83.9 FPS at Ultra, and the visual difference between these two presets is typically less impactful than the 37% performance gap suggests. Medium at 1080p delivers 160.7 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh displays, but the jump to High is only a 17% reduction in FPS for what is usually a noticeable visual improvement.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts slightly. High delivers 92.9 FPS, which is solid for most monitors, while Medium hits 115.1 FPS for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. Ultra at 1440p drops to 58.6 FPS, which is still playable but begins to feel less smooth, especially in a sports title where timing matters. The data indicates that High is the best balance at 1440p, offering a frame rate that stays above 90 FPS while maintaining more detailed visuals.

For 4K, the choices are more constrained. Low delivers 99.9 FPS, which is surprisingly strong and suggests the GPU can handle the resolution if settings are dialed back. Medium drops to 69.4 FPS, which is still acceptable, but High falls to 62.2 FPS and Ultra to 39.1 FPS. The data points to Low or Medium as the only sensible options at 4K, with Medium being the better pick if you want some visual quality without sacrificing too much smoothness. Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset appears to demand more from the GPU than the Arc B580 can comfortably deliver, making it the least recommended option unless you are willing to accept sub-60 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong across the board: the Cinebench R23 multicore result is 39000, and the single-core result is 5505. The Geekbench multicore score is 17731, with a single-core score of 2850. These numbers place the CPU in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-end part that should not bottleneck most games.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where the frame rates at Low (218.5 FPS) and Medium (160.7 FPS) suggest the processor has ample headroom. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 show strong multi-threaded performance, which is relevant for a sports title that may use multiple cores for game logic and physics. The single-thread score of 1136 is also solid, ensuring that the game's main thread does not become a limiting factor.

The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is significant for a game like Undisputed, which likely relies on single-thread performance for core simulation. The data at 1080p Ultra shows 83.9 FPS, which is still high and indicates that even at the most demanding preset, the CPU can push frames quickly. The nearest rival comparisons show the i7-13700K is essentially tied with the i7-13700KF (deltaPct -0.1) and the AMD EPYC 4364P (deltaPct 0.3), confirming that its performance is consistent with other top-tier desktop parts. For this game, the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution; the GPU takes over that role as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1237 out of 1580 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall ranking, which is a notable finding given the strong CPU and mid-range GPU. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations at higher settings and resolutions, as the CPU alone is clearly capable of much higher frame rates.

The combo's position in the 78th percentile of tested combinations suggests that many other pairings deliver better average FPS in this specific game. This is not surprising when you consider that the Arc B580 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 93rd percentile. The mismatch between CPU and GPU capability means the system is often GPU-limited, particularly at 1440p and 4K. For players who already own this CPU, the data suggests that a more powerful GPU would yield larger gains in Undisputed than a CPU upgrade would.

The ranking also highlights that the Arc B580's performance is close to several other GPUs. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 760M (deltaPct 0.1), NVIDIA P106-100 (deltaPct 0.3), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (deltaPct -0.7), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (deltaPct 1.3). These small deltas indicate that the B580 is competitively positioned within its segment, but it does not stand out as a dominant performer. The combo rank of 1237 out of 1580 is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-pack standing, despite the CPU's high-end credentials.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The boost clock is 2670 MHz, and the memory runs at an effective 19 Gbps. The GPU's FP32 performance is 13.67 TFLOPS, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3068. These specifications position it as a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but the data shows it struggles at 4K with higher presets.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution increases. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 99.9, which is strong, but this drops to 69.4 at Medium and 62.2 at High. The 4K Ultra result of 39.1 FPS is the clearest sign that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has shown it can drive much higher frame rates at lower resolutions. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, but the raw compute power appears to be the constraint at 4K.

The B580's benchmark scores provide context for its in-game performance. The Passmark G3D score is 15748, and the Geekbench Vulkan score is 109672, both of which are respectable for a mid-range card. However, the GPU's percentile rank of 66 indicates it is not at the top of the stack, and the measured FPS in Undisputed reflects this. The GPU's texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K data shows that these rates are not enough to maintain high frame rates with demanding presets. For players using this combo, the GPU will dictate the ceiling at higher resolutions, and the data suggests sticking to 1440p or lower for the best experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the most comfortable resolution, with High settings delivering 133.5 FPS and even Ultra hitting 83.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, High stays above 90 FPS at 92.9, making it a viable option, but 4K should be avoided for Ultra settings since it drops to 39.1 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The benchmark scores show the B580 has an average score of 23021, while the RTX 4060 has an average score of 23181, with a deltaPct of -0.7. This means the RTX 4060 is slightly faster by 0.7%, but the difference is negligible in practical terms.

*Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K bottlenecking the system in Undisputed?*

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 218.5 FPS, and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and single-core score of 5505 confirm it has plenty of headroom. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: What settings should I use for 4K play with this combo?

A: The measured data shows that Low settings at 4K deliver 99.9 FPS, which is the best option. Medium drops to 69.4 FPS, which is still playable, but High (62.2 FPS) and Ultra (39.1 FPS) are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 1237 out of 1580 total tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, which reflects the GPU's mid-range performance rather than the CPU, which is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Does the GPU's memory bandwidth affect performance in this game?

A: The Arc B580 has a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s over a 192-bit bus, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra (39.1 FPS), suggest that compute power and shading units are the limiting factors rather than memory bandwidth alone.