Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and solid 60 FPS gameplay at 4K, though the most demanding settings will challenge the hardware. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the components' roles, and provides actionable recommendations based solely on the benchmark data.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor includes 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, alongside 192 KB of L1 cache per core. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

In the context of Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies more on GPU throughput than multi-threaded CPU muscle, the Core Ultra 5 225’s specifications are more than adequate. The processor’s single-core performance is strong, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 points, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in games that process physics and AI on a few threads. Its multi-core score of 25891 in Cinebench R23 ensures that background tasks and game logic won't bottleneck the GPU.

The benchmark results confirm this balance. At 1080p with Low settings, where the CPU often becomes the limiting factor due to reduced GPU load, the combo achieves 221 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 is not a constraint even in lighter graphical loads. The processor sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36938. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, have average scores of 36945 and 37018, representing a 0% and -0.2% difference, respectively, showing near-identical performance parity.

For Undisputed, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data efficiently. The 10 cores and 10 threads are sufficient for the game's demands, and the high boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks are executed swiftly. The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo, as frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution changes, a classic sign of GPU-limited performance at higher settings.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution in Undisputed?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 60. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 39 FPS, so 4K gaming requires lowering the preset to Medium (73 FPS) or High for a stable 60 FPS experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 95 FPS average, which is smooth for most displays. The Medium preset offers 115 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 61 FPS. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, High is recommended, as it provides a solid frame rate without the steep performance cost of Ultra.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, which is -0.2% relative. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% delta), and the RTX 3080 scores 23172 (-0.7% delta). These scores indicate the B580 performs in the same tier as these older high-end cards.

*Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in Undisputed at 1080p?*

A: The data shows the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 221 FPS, which is exceptionally high. As settings increase to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 85 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical load intensifies.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 160 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 61 FPS average. This represents a significant 99 FPS drop, highlighting the substantial impact of the Ultra preset's graphical demands on the GPU.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 a high-end processor for gaming?

A: The processor ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36938. Its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which are considered solid mid-range gaming chips. The data indicates it is a capable processor for gaming, not a top-tier enthusiast part, but more than sufficient for Undisputed.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset provides an average of 132 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced action. The Medium preset offers 159 FPS, but the visual uplift from Medium to High is often worth the 27 FPS cost. The Ultra preset at 85 FPS is still playable, but it sacrifices significant performance for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, the High preset is the clear sweet spot. With an average of 95 FPS, it provides a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors, while the Medium preset at 115 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is the minimum for a locked 60 FPS experience, but the drop from High to Ultra is substantial, making High the recommended choice for balanced visual fidelity and performance.

For 4K resolution, the choices are more constrained. The High preset delivers exactly 60 FPS average, which is the industry standard for console-like smoothness. The Medium preset at 73 FPS offers a slight headroom, while the Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for serious play. The Low preset at 101 FPS is surprisingly performant, but it sacrifices too much visual quality. For 4K, the High preset is the best experience, as it achieves the 60 FPS target without the graphical compromises of Low or Medium.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2117 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all hardware configurations tested for this game. The ranking indicates that while this combo is capable of delivering playable frame rates, many other CPU-GPU pairings outperform it.

The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling, as the CPU's percentile rank (85th) is much higher than the GPU's (68th). This suggests that the Arc B580 is the limiting component in this pairing. The combo's position at the 75th percentile (2117/2813) of tested configurations means it will run the game well, but users seeking higher frame rates at 4K or with Ultra settings would need a more powerful GPU. The data confirms that this is a competent mid-range setup, but not a top-tier performer in the benchmark database.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 132 at 1080p to 95 at 1440p, and finally to 60 at 4K. This represents a 54.5% decrease from 1080p to 4K. Similarly, at Low settings, the frame rates go from 221 at 1080p to 160 at 1440p and 101 at 4K, a 54.3% reduction.

This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU's workload doesn't change significantly with resolution. The fact that FPS drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count (1080p to 1440p is 1.78x pixels, 1440p to 4K is 2.25x pixels) indicates the Intel Arc B580 is the primary constraint. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, can keep up with the GPU's demands even at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering capacity is exhausted as pixel count rises.

The data at Medium settings reinforces this. The FPS drops from 159 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p and 73 at 4K, showing a similar percentage decline. This consistent scaling across all presets confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor, and the Core Ultra 5 225 provides sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table details the exact measured average FPS values from the fact pack:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 221 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 159 | 135 | 183 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 132 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 85 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 160 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 115 | 98 | 132 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 95 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 61 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 101 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 73 | 62 | 84 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 60 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39 | - | - |

At 1080p, the combo is exceptionally fast, with even Ultra settings achieving 85 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing. At 1440p, performance remains strong, with High settings at 95 FPS being a highlight. The Ultra preset dips to 61 FPS, which is still playable but shows the GPU's limits. At 4K, the High preset hits exactly 60 FPS, while Ultra falls to 39 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K provides a 62-84 FPS range, offering a viable alternative for those with VRR displays.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B580 is a Battlemage-generation GPU based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 20 RT cores. The GPU's FP32 performance is 13.67 TFLOPS, with a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s.

In Undisputed, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient, as the game's textures at 4K Ultra settings do not appear to exceed this capacity based on the measured performance. The bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s is adequate for the game's demands, as evidenced by the smooth scaling across resolutions. The GPU's clock speed of 2670 MHz is high, and its performance in synthetic benchmarks places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's role is clearly the limiting factor in this combo. Its average benchmark score of 23021 is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, 0.6% delta) and RTX 3080 (score 23172, -0.7% delta). This mid-range performance is reflected in the game's frame rates, particularly at 4K where the GPU struggles to maintain high FPS at Ultra settings. The data indicates that the Arc B580 is a capable 1080p and 1440p GPU, but its 4K performance is limited to Medium or High presets to achieve playable frame rates. The 190 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a power-efficient card for its performance class, but the measured results show it is best paired with a strong CPU like the Core Ultra 5 225 for balanced gaming at mainstream resolutions.