Undisputed

The Intel Core i9-14900K and Intel Arc B570 pairing delivers a distinctly mixed bag of results in Undisputed, with the data showing a combination that can push very high frame rates at lower settings but struggles to maintain smooth playability at the most demanding presets. This analysis draws exclusively from measured performance data, which places this specific combo at rank 2256 out of 2813 tested combinations, indicating that while the hardware is capable, it faces stiff competition in this particular title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the Intel Core i9-14900K + Intel Arc B570 combo in Undisputed?*

A: The combo ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid portion of the database. This rank reflects that while the system can produce playable frame rates at some settings, many other hardware pairings deliver better results in this game.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582). The deltaPct values show it sits nearly identically between these two cards, with the Quadro M4000M (20480) and Radeon R9 M390X (20662) also within 0.5% of its score.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, and at which settings?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 195, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is a significant jump from the next highest result, which is 141 FPS at both 1920x1080 Medium and 2560x1440 Low.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and does it remain playable?

A: The lowest average FPS is 34, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the data shows no minimum FPS value for this configuration, suggesting performance is consistently low in this scenario.

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900K compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79097, which is 0.3% lower than the Core i9-14900KF (79371) and 0.6% lower than the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (79574). It is 1.2% lower than the AMD EPYC 7413 (80041) but 1.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (77740).

Q: Does the measured FPS data include minimum and maximum values for all configurations?

A: No, only the Medium settings at each resolution include both minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 120 to 162 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 86 to 117 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, it is 55 to 74 FPS. All other settings only have average FPS data available.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory operates across a 160-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both listed at 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz for 19 Gbps effective speed. These specifications position the card in the mid-range segment, with a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database.

In Undisputed, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings scale upward. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 195 FPS, but this drops to 116 FPS at 1080p High and 75 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This pattern suggests that the Arc B570 has ample headroom at lower settings, but the demands of higher presets quickly expose its limitations. The GPU's 150 W TDP and 2304 shading units provide a baseline of capability, yet the frame rate collapse at 4K Ultra to 34 FPS indicates that the card's 10 GB memory buffer and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the most intensive scenarios.

The relationship between VRAM and results is evident when examining the scaling across settings. At 4K, moving from Low (89 FPS) to Medium (64 FPS) to High (53 FPS) to Ultra (34 FPS) shows a steady degradation, with the Ultra preset nearly halving the High preset's average. This suggests that the game's texture and geometry demands at 4K Ultra exceed what the Arc B570 can efficiently process, likely due to both memory capacity and compute limitations. The GPU's pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s provide theoretical ceilings that the measured results show are only approached at lower resolutions.

The Arc B570's benchmark scores provide additional context. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2649, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 83514 and 96844 respectively. PassMark tests show a G3D score of 14195 and a GPU compute score of 7281. These figures, combined with the measured FPS data, indicate that the GPU is consistently outpaced by more powerful options in this game, particularly when settings are pushed to their maximum.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i9-14900K and Intel Arc B570 achieves a combo rank of 2256 out of 2813 in Undisputed. This percentile position of roughly the 80th percentile means that 80% of tested combinations perform better in this game. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all tested configurations, and the data shows that this combo's performance is heavily constrained by the GPU rather than the CPU.

The CPU in this pairing is exceptionally strong. The Core i9-14900K features 24 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 6.00 GHz and a base clock of 3.20 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 39399.5 and single-core is 2262.5, while Geekbench scores are 21697 multicore and 2655 single-core. This processor sits in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79097. Its nearest rivals include the Core i9-14900KF (79371, -0.3%), Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (79574, -0.6%), AMD EPYC 7413 (80041, -1.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (77740, +1.7%).

Despite this CPU strength, the combo rank is dragged down by the GPU. The Arc B570's 65th percentile ranking among GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556, creates a bottleneck that prevents the system from achieving higher frame rates. The measured FPS data confirms this, as even at 1080p Low, where the CPU could theoretically push much higher numbers, the combo maxes out at 195 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in nearly all scenarios, with the CPU having significant unused headroom.

The rank of 2256 out of 2813 places this combo below many other pairings that use similar or even weaker CPUs but pair them with more powerful GPUs. The data suggests that in Undisputed, GPU selection matters far more than CPU selection, and the Arc B570's mid-range positioning prevents the high-end i9-14900K from showing its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 195, which is the highest recorded for any configuration. Medium settings yield 141 FPS with a range of 120 to 162 FPS, while High settings drop to 116 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p produce an average of 75 FPS, which remains playable but shows a significant drop from the lower presets. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of 120 FPS, or approximately 61.5% from the Low baseline.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases proportionally. Low settings still deliver a strong 141 FPS, matching the 1080p Medium result. Medium settings produce 102 FPS with a range of 86 to 117 FPS, while High settings drop to 84 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 54 FPS, which is marginally above the threshold for smooth gameplay but not ideal for competitive play. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 54 FPS, representing a 27.7% decrease, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 21 FPS, a 28.0% decrease.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become pronounced. Low settings produce 89 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 64 FPS with a range of 55 to 74 FPS. High settings yield 53 FPS, which is borderline playable, and Ultra settings collapse to 34 FPS, which is not smooth enough for most users. The data shows that at 4K, the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the game's demands at higher presets.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the most complete data, including minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 120 to 162 FPS, giving a spread of 42 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 86 to 117 FPS, a spread of 31 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 55 to 74 FPS, a spread of 19 FPS. This tightening range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming more consistently saturated, reducing the variability in frame times.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings decreases by approximately 27-28%. For example, Low settings drop from 195 to 141 FPS (27.7% decrease), and Ultra settings drop from 75 to 54 FPS (28.0% decrease). This consistent percentage suggests that the scaling is largely resolution-driven rather than setting-driven, with the GPU's pixel throughput being the primary constraint.

From 1440p to 4K, the scaling becomes more aggressive. Low settings drop from 141 to 89 FPS, a 36.9% decrease, while Medium settings drop from 102 to 64 FPS, a 37.3% decrease. High settings drop from 84 to 53 FPS, a 36.9% decrease, and Ultra settings drop from 54 to 34 FPS, a 37.0% decrease. This steeper decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is hitting a harder limit, likely related to memory bandwidth and fill rate rather than just raw compute.

The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that Low settings retain 45.6% of their 1080p performance (195 to 89 FPS), while Ultra settings retain only 45.3% (75 to 34 FPS). This near-identical retention rate across settings suggests that the limiting factor is consistent regardless of preset. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as the Core i9-14900K's powerful 6.00 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample headroom for even the most demanding CPU-bound scenarios, which the game does not appear to present.

The data strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component across all resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 195 FPS result is likely capped by the GPU's rendering capabilities rather than the CPU, as the i9-14900K could theoretically push higher frame rates in less demanding titles. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows proportionally, and the frame rate drops accordingly, confirming that players seeking higher resolutions or settings would need a more powerful GPU to fully utilize the CPU's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depends on the user's target resolution and performance requirements. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality, with an average of 141 FPS and a range of 120 to 162 FPS. This provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold, with enough headroom for variable frame times. The High preset at 116 FPS is also acceptable, but the 25 FPS drop from Medium to High may not justify the visual improvement for most users. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is playable but represents a 46.8% reduction from Medium, making it the least efficient choice at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again provides the best experience, with an average of 102 FPS and a range of 86 to 117 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and offers good visual quality. The Low preset at 141 FPS is smoother but sacrifices visual fidelity, while the High preset at 84 FPS is still playable. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS is borderline, falling below the ideal 60 FPS threshold, and is not recommended for users who prioritize smooth gameplay. The 48 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p highlights the significant cost of the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the options become more limited. The Low preset at 89 FPS is the only fully playable option, providing a smooth experience but with reduced visual quality. The Medium preset at 64 FPS is acceptable for less demanding players, but the 55 FPS minimum recorded suggests occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 53 FPS is marginal, and the Ultra preset at 34 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only reliable choice, though the Medium preset may suffice for those willing to tolerate occasional frame drops.

Overall, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for most users at 1080p and 1440p, as it delivers the best combination of frame rate and visual quality. At 4K, Low settings are the safest option, with Medium being a compromise for those who prioritize visuals over absolute smoothness. The data shows that pushing to Ultra settings at any resolution provides diminishing returns, with the frame rate penalties far outweighing the visual benefits. For users with high-refresh-rate displays, the Low preset at 1080p (195 FPS) or 1440p (141 FPS) may be preferable, but for general gaming, Medium offers the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions.