Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B370 combination presents a distinctive profile in Undisputed, a sports title with a 2023 release date. The benchmark data shows a system where the graphics component is the primary constraint across all tested resolutions, while the processor provides a stable foundation. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to interpret what the numbers indicate about the hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, pointing directly at the Intel Arc B370 as the limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 68 FPS at 1920x1080 to 49 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 19 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops to 31 FPS, which is 37 FPS below the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload at higher pixel counts outpaces the graphics hardware's capability.

The Low settings row reinforces this interpretation. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 115 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 83 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 52 FPS. The gap between Low and High at each resolution is substantial, but the proportional drop from 1080p to 4K remains significant even at the lowest settings. At Low, 4K delivers 45% of the 1080p performance; at High, 4K delivers 46% of 1080p performance. This consistency indicates that resolution scaling is governed by the GPU's fill rate and shading throughput, not by CPU overhead.

The Arc B370's specifications align with this behavior. The GPU has a 3 nm process node, a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and a base clock of 300 MHz. Its memory is "System Shared," with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." The FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s. These figures are modest for 4K rendering, which explains why the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 manages only 20 FPS. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is beyond the practical range for this combo, while 1080p remains the most fluid experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture, released in January 2024. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample headroom for game logic and physics. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4958 in single-core, placing it in the 91st percentile versus all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, with a delta of 0.6% higher average score, and the AMD EPYC 7313P, at 0.8% higher.

In Undisputed, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 115 FPS, which is a high frame rate for any processor, but the fact that it does not go higher suggests the GPU is already saturated. At 1080p High, the average is 68 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it is 83 FPS. These numbers are well within the range where a 20-core processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock would not be the bottleneck. The Passmark multi-thread score of 41317 and single-thread score of 4257 further indicate strong headroom for frame pacing.

The CPU's memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus, and it supports ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. For a game like Undisputed, which is a sports simulation, the CPU's job is to handle opponent AI, physics interactions, and match state. The data shows no evidence of CPU limiting: the FPS scales linearly with resolution changes, which would not happen if the processor were the constraint. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average is 20 FPS, the bottleneck is clearly the GPU's shading units and ROPs, not the CPU's ability to issue draw calls.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a 3 nm part with the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Arc Graphics-M generation for Panther Lake. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. The boost clock is 2400 MHz, and the FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS. The memory is entirely "System Shared," meaning the GPU relies on the CPU's main memory for its frame buffer, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a critical detail: the lack of dedicated VRAM means memory latency and bandwidth are tied to the system's RAM configuration, which can impact high-resolution performance.

The GPU's benchmark presence is thin, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This places it in the 5th percentile versus all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are older parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (delta -0.5%) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (delta -0.2%). In Undisputed, the GPU's limits are evident in the measured FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 44 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 32 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 20 FPS. The step from Medium to High to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent cost: at 1440p, Medium delivers 60 FPS, High delivers 49 FPS, and Ultra delivers 32 FPS.

The GPU's clock behavior is not directly measured in the FPS data, but the scores suggest that the 2400 MHz boost is insufficient for high-end settings at higher resolutions. The 20 ROPs limit pixel fill, which is why the 4K High preset only reaches 31 FPS. The texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, which is adequate for 1080p but strained at 4K. The system shared memory is a particular concern for 4K, where the frame buffer demands exceed what shared memory can efficiently provide.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset includes 12 measured FPS rows, covering three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, Low delivers 115 FPS average, Medium delivers 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95, High delivers 68 FPS, and Ultra delivers 44 FPS. This is a clear progression: each step up in settings costs roughly 15-20 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a min-max spread of 25 FPS, indicating some scene variability, but the average is stable.

At 2560x1440, Low delivers 83 FPS, Medium delivers 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69, High delivers 49 FPS, and Ultra delivers 32 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is consistent: Low falls by 32 FPS, Medium by 23 FPS, High by 19 FPS, and Ultra by 12 FPS. The relative penalty decreases at higher settings because the GPU is already struggling, so the additional pixel load has a smaller absolute effect.

At 3840x2160, Low delivers 52 FPS, Medium delivers 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 and maximum of 43, High delivers 31 FPS, and Ultra delivers 20 FPS. The 4K Medium row is the only one with full min/max data at that resolution, showing a spread of 11 FPS. The 4K Low row at 52 FPS is the only playable 4K option, and even that is borderline. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the average is below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3429 out of 3718 combos for Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The low rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile versus all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 91st percentile, so the pairing is heavily imbalanced.

The rank of 3429 out of 3718 means that 289 combos perform worse, and 3428 perform better. This is a poor showing for a modern system, but it is consistent with the GPU's benchmark profile. The Arc B370's nearest rivals in synthetic tests are all older cards with similar average scores, and in Undisputed, the measured FPS reflects that legacy performance level. The combo's rank is not a reflection of the CPU, which would likely rank much higher if paired with a discrete mid-range GPU.

The data shows that the i7-14700F is capable of driving much higher frame rates; the 1080p Low score of 115 FPS is not a CPU limit. The bottleneck is the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS and 20 ROPs. For a user with this CPU, the GPU is the clear upgrade path. The rank of 3429 is a warning that this combo will not deliver a high-refresh experience in Undisputed at most settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the most viable resolution. At Low settings, it delivers 115 FPS, and at Medium, it delivers 83 FPS. Higher resolutions result in sharp FPS drops, with 4K Ultra falling to 20 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701, which is a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, a delta of 0.8%.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: Yes. The Intel Arc B370 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile. The measured FPS drops consistently with resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking indicates it is not the constraint.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low delivers 83 FPS, while Ultra delivers 32 FPS. This is a difference of 51 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 60 FPS, making it a middle ground.

Q: Does the 4K resolution offer any playable settings?

A: The only 4K row above 30 FPS is Low, which averages 52 FPS. Medium averages 38 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. For smooth gameplay, 4K is only practical at Low settings.

Q: How does the GPU's nearest rival compare in performance?

A: The ATI Radeon HD 5770 has an average score of 1190, which is -0.5% relative to the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a delta of -0.2%. These are all close in synthetic performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target frame rate. For a 60 FPS experience, the only option is 1080p Medium, which delivers 83 FPS average with a minimum of 70. At 1440p, Medium drops to 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold, but the minimum of 51 FPS suggests occasional dips below 60. For a locked 60 FPS with headroom, 1080p Medium is the safest choice.

For users who prefer higher visual fidelity, 1080p High delivers 68 FPS, which is playable but not consistently above 60. The 1440p High preset at 49 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced sports games, but the data shows it is not ideal. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution: 1080p Ultra averages 44 FPS, 1440p Ultra averages 32 FPS, and 4K Ultra averages 20 FPS. These are all below the 60 FPS standard and will feel sluggish.

The Low preset is the only option for 4K, with 52 FPS average. However, the visual compromise is steep. The data suggests that the best balance of image quality and performance is 1080p Medium, which provides 83 FPS with a 70 FPS minimum. If the user prioritizes resolution over detail, 1440p Low at 83 FPS is equivalent to 1080p Medium in frame rate, but with lower settings. The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best combination of smoothness and visual quality, as the min-max spread of 70 to 95 FPS shows stable performance. For a 1440p monitor, Low settings are the only way to approach 60 FPS, but the 1080p Medium experience is more consistent.