Undisputed

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a combination that sits near the bottom of the tested leaderboard for Undisputed, ranking 2491 out of 2813 combos. That places it in the bottom 12% of all tested configurations, which is a direct result of the GPU’s extremely low standing in the broader benchmark pool. The i7-14700K itself is a top-tier processor, scoring a 94th percentile against all CPUs, but the Arc B390’s 9th percentile GPU ranking means this combo is heavily bottlenecked by graphics performance in this sports title. The data indicates a system where the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU cannot translate that into playable frame rates at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2491 out of 2813 tested combinations places it in the lower tier of systems for Undisputed. This is a poor showing, and the reason becomes clear when you separate the components. The Intel Core i7-14700K is a strong processor, with an average benchmark score of 69355 and a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the AMD EPYC 9115 (0.1% higher score), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.7% lower). The CPU is not the problem; it is performing at a level consistent with high-end desktop chips.

On the other side, the Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% higher score), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% higher). These are all legacy or entry-level mobile parts from years ago, which tells you exactly where the Arc B390 sits in the graphics hierarchy. The delta between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s low percentile creates a massive imbalance. In Undisputed, which is a visually demanding sports sim, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the combo rank reflects that. The processor’s power is essentially wasted in this configuration because the graphics solution cannot keep up with even modest settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is not a discrete graphics card; it is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its memory is marked as "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is also listed as "System Dependent," which means performance will vary based on the speed and configuration of the host system’s memory. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, but raw specs aside, the benchmark results are what matter.

In Undisputed, the measured FPS numbers show that this GPU is only viable at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, it achieves 127 FPS, which is smooth, but that is the peak. At 1080p High, the average drops to 76 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 49 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the situation worsens: High settings produce 55 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is simply overmatched, with High settings yielding 35 FPS and Ultra falling to 22 FPS. The data suggests that the Arc B390’s shared memory architecture and limited compute power (7.680 TFLOPS FP32) are the primary constraints. The 12 RT cores are present, but they do not help in a game that is not ray-tracing heavy at these settings. The GPU’s role is to act as a bottleneck, and the measured results quantify exactly how severe that bottleneck is across the resolution and settings matrix.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a clear pattern of GPU-limited performance. Starting with the Low preset, the average FPS at 1080p is 127. At 1440p, it drops to 92, and at 4K, it falls to 58. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K. For the Medium preset, the numbers are 91 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows 76 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 49 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K.

The pattern is consistent: every resolution step up results in a substantial FPS drop, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, you would expect the FPS to stay relatively flat when lowering resolution, but that is not the case here. The i7-14700K has plenty of multi-core and single-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 scores of 33440.5 (multi-core) and 2160 (single-core), but the Arc B390 cannot render the frames fast enough. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 127 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for this game, but as soon as you increase resolution, the GPU’s fill rate and pixel throughput become the wall. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, but these are not sufficient for higher resolutions in a modern title. The data indicates that for a smooth experience, you must stay at 1080p, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a wide range depending on settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 127, which is the highest score recorded for this combo. Medium settings produce an average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105. High settings drop the average to 76 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding at this resolution, yielding an average of 49 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the only resolution where the combo can achieve playable frame rates across all presets, though Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider acceptable.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. Low settings deliver an average of 92 FPS, which is still smooth but a significant drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76. High settings bring the average down to 55 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play. Ultra settings fall to an average of 35 FPS, which is choppy and not recommended for a game that requires timing and responsiveness. The 1440p results suggest that only Low settings are consistently smooth, with Medium hovering near the edge of playability.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 48. High settings drop to 35 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 22 FPS. None of the 4K results reach the 60 FPS mark, and only Low settings come close. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable option for this combo in Undisputed, regardless of the preset chosen. The GPU’s shared memory and limited bandwidth are simply not up to the task of rendering at this resolution with any consistency.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K the bottleneck in this combo for Undisputed?*

A: No. The i7-14700K has a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 69355. The bottleneck is the Intel Arc B390, which ranks in the 9th percentile for GPUs. The measured FPS drops sharply with resolution, which is a sign of GPU limitation, not CPU limitation.

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves an average FPS above 60 on most settings. At 1080p Low, it hits 127 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 91 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings stay above 60 FPS at 92 FPS. At 4K, no settings reach 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is 1.3% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% higher). These are all older, low-end parts, indicating the Arc B390 is in the entry-level segment.

*Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at Ultra settings smoothly?*

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 49. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 35 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 22 FPS. None of these are smooth for a sports game that benefits from consistent frame pacing. The Medium preset offers better results, with 91 FPS at 1080p and 66 FPS at 1440p.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 127, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that breaks the 120 FPS mark. The next highest is 92 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

*Q: Does the CPU’s high multi-core performance help in Undisputed?*

A: The i7-14700K scores 33440.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 18544 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, which are strong numbers. However, in this combo, the GPU’s low performance prevents the CPU from being fully utilized. The FPS is limited by the Arc B390, not the CPU’s compute capacity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Undisputed is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This preset delivers an average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105, which provides a smooth and responsive experience for a sports title. Low settings at 1080p give the highest frame rate at 127 FPS, but the visual fidelity is likely too compromised. Medium strikes a better balance between performance and image quality, and the minimum of 78 FPS ensures that there are no major stutters during gameplay.

If you prefer higher visual quality, High settings at 1080p are acceptable, with an average of 76 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, though dips below that are possible. Ultra settings at 1080p are not recommended, as the 49 FPS average will feel sluggish. At 1440p, the only viable option is Low settings, which average 92 FPS. Medium at 1440p averages 66 FPS, but the minimum of 56 FPS indicates occasional drops below 60, which could be noticeable. High and Ultra at 1440p are not recommended, with averages of 55 and 35 FPS respectively. At 4K, no settings are recommended, as even Low only averages 58 FPS, and the game will not maintain a consistent 60 FPS. The data shows that the combo is best used at 1080p, with Medium settings offering the most balanced experience. If you need frame rates above 100, Low at 1080p is the only choice, but for most players, Medium at 1080p is the sweet spot for Undisputed.