Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700F pairs with the Intel Arc B390 in a configuration that yields highly contrasting performance profiles. The processor is a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake-R part with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its benchmark results place it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 35122 points in multi-core and 4958 points in single-core tests. The data indicates this is a high-end desktop processor, as its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which trails by 0.6 percent in average score. The substantial thread count and high boost clock suggest the CPU has ample headroom for game logic and physics calculations in sports titles.

The CPU’s role in Undisputed’s measured results appears secondary to the GPU, as the frame rates scale heavily with resolution changes, a pattern typical of GPU-limited scenarios. The processor’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide solid data locality for the game’s simulation loops. However, the benchmark data shows that even at 1080p Low, where CPU load is typically highest, the average FPS reaches 127, which is not an extreme value. This suggests the game is not heavily multithreaded or that the CPU is not the primary constraint at the tested settings. The processor’s 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node indicate an efficient design, but its performance in this specific title is dictated more by the graphics subsystem.

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture on a 3 nm process. It has a boost clock of 2500 MHz and a base clock of 300 MHz, with 1536 shading units. Its memory is system shared, meaning bandwidth and capacity are system dependent. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, which it leads by 2.7 percent, and the GT 520MX, which it outperforms by 1.3 percent. These rivals are all entry-level or legacy parts, indicating the Arc B390 is not designed for high-end gaming. The GPU’s pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 7.680 TFLOPS.

In Undisputed, the GPU’s limitations become apparent at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 22, while at 1080p Low it reaches 127. This wide spread underscores the GPU as the primary bottleneck. The system shared memory means the GPU relies on the CPU’s DDR4 or DDR5 memory, which can introduce latency but also flexibility. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which are relevant for modern game rendering paths. The data shows that the Arc B390 can handle the game at lower settings but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Low and 4K Ultra for this combo?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Low is 127, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 22. This represents a reduction of 105 FPS, or roughly 82.7 percent lower performance at 4K Ultra compared to 1080p Low.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, which is 0.6 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X’s score of 53288. It also edges out the AMD EPYC 7313P by 0.8 percent, who scores 53206.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking, and what does that imply for gaming?

A: The Intel Arc B390 is in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only 9 percent of the tested GPUs. This low percentile aligns with its measured FPS in Undisputed, which shows it is only suitable for lower resolutions and settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 127, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 92 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings, followed by 91 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Q: Does the GPU have enough performance for 1440p gaming in this title?

A: At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 92 at Low settings to 35 at Ultra settings. The Medium preset yields 66 FPS, which is playable, but the High preset at 55 FPS may be borderline depending on user preference. The Ultra preset at 35 FPS is likely below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-core performance compare to its multi-core performance in this context?

A: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4958, while its multi-core score is 35122. The ratio of multi-core to single-core is approximately 7.08, indicating strong scaling across its 20 cores. However, in gaming, the single-core score is often more relevant, and its high value suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck in Undisputed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 11.5 percent of all configurations, which aligns with the GPU’s low performance percentile. The CPU’s high ranking does not compensate for the GPU’s limitations in this game. The data shows a significant mismatch: the CPU is near the top of its class (91st percentile), while the GPU is near the bottom (9th percentile). This imbalance means the combo’s overall ranking is dragged down by the graphics component.

Within the context of the measured FPS, the combo’s ranking reflects its ability to run the game at lower settings. At 1080p Medium, it achieves 91 FPS, which is a smooth experience, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 22 FPS, which is not playable. The rank of 2491 suggests that most other combos deliver better overall performance across the tested resolutions and settings. This is consistent with the GPU’s nearest rivals, which are all legacy or entry-level parts. The combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with reduced settings, and its rank reflects that narrow use case.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 127 at Low, 91 at Medium, 76 at High, and 49 at Ultra. The Medium preset also has reported min and max FPS of 78 and 105, respectively. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS is 92 at Low, 66 at Medium, 55 at High, and 35 at Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p has a min of 56 and a max of 76. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 58 at Low, 42 at Medium, 35 at High, and 22 at Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a min of 36 and a max of 48.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: lowering the resolution or settings increases FPS, but the gains are not uniform. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by approximately 27.6 percent at Low settings (from 127 to 92), 27.5 percent at Medium (from 91 to 66), 27.6 percent at High (from 76 to 55), and 28.6 percent at Ultra (from 49 to 35). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops by 37.0 percent at Low (from 92 to 58), 36.4 percent at Medium (from 66 to 42), 36.4 percent at High (from 55 to 35), and 37.1 percent at Ultra (from 35 to 22). This shows that the performance penalty for increasing resolution is larger when moving from 1440p to 4K than from 1080p to 1440p.

The min FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the min is 78 FPS, which is 85.7 percent of the average. At 1440p Medium, the min is 56 FPS, which is 84.8 percent of the average. At 4K Medium, the min is 36 FPS, which is 85.7 percent of the average. This consistency suggests that the frame pacing is relatively stable, with no severe stuttering. The max FPS values follow a similar pattern, with 105 at 1080p, 76 at 1440p, and 48 at 4K, representing 115.4 percent, 115.2 percent, and 114.3 percent of the averages, respectively.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the ideal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the combo can achieve this at 1080p with High settings, which yields 76 FPS. At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 66 FPS, which is above 60, but the High preset falls to 55 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with Low settings providing the best result at 58 FPS, which is just below the threshold.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p offers the highest performance at 127 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a balanced experience at 91 FPS, with a min FPS of 78, ensuring minimal drops. At 1440p, the Low preset at 92 FPS is the best choice for high refresh rates, while the Medium preset at 66 FPS is suitable for standard 60 Hz displays. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it drops to 49 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K, all of which are below playable thresholds for most users.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of quality and performance. At 1080p, it achieves 91 FPS with a min of 78, which is a comfortable margin above 60. At 1440p, it achieves 66 FPS with a min of 56, which is acceptable but may dip below 60 in intense scenes. At 4K, the Medium preset at 42 FPS is only suitable for slower-paced gameplay or if the user can tolerate lower frame rates. The High preset offers better visuals but sacrifices performance, with a 16.5 percent drop from Medium at 1080p (from 91 to 76) and a 16.7 percent drop at 1440p (from 66 to 55).

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component in this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS is 127 at 1080p, 92 at 1440p, and 58 at 4K. This represents a 27.6 percent drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 37.0 percent drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 54.3 percent (from 127 to 58). At Medium settings, the FPS is 91 at 1080p, 66 at 1440p, and 42 at 4K, with drops of 27.5 percent and 36.4 percent, respectively. At High settings, the FPS is 76 at 1080p, 55 at 1440p, and 35 at 4K, with drops of 27.6 percent and 36.4 percent. At Ultra settings, the FPS is 49 at 1080p, 35 at 1440p, and 22 at 4K, with drops of 28.6 percent and 37.1 percent.

The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would scale more linearly with resolution changes, as the CPU load would remain constant while the GPU load increases. Instead, the FPS drops by roughly 28 percent from 1080p to 1440p and 37 percent from 1440p to 4K, which is closer to the pixel count increase (2.25x from 1080p to 1440p, and 2.25x from 1440p to 4K). The square root of the pixel count increase would be 1.5, but the FPS drops are not that steep, suggesting some CPU involvement. However, the GPU’s low performance percentile and its system shared memory architecture point to it as the main constraint.

The data shows that the combo is most efficient at 1080p, where it can deliver high frame rates. At 1440p, it can still achieve playable frame rates at Low or Medium settings. At 4K, the performance drops significantly, with even Low settings failing to reach 60 FPS. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU with limited compute and memory bandwidth, as the Arc B390 relies on system memory, which is slower than dedicated VRAM. The GPU’s memory bandwidth is listed as system dependent, meaning it shares the CPU’s memory bus, which can become a bottleneck at higher resolutions where the demand for texture data increases.