Undisputed

# Undisputed with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + Intel Arc B390

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics produces a highly unusual gaming combo: a modern 14-core Arrow Lake CPU driving an IGP that ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. In Undisputed, this combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p on lower presets, but the data clearly shows the Arc B390 as the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all processors, so its headroom is not the bottleneck — the GPU's modest 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 24 ROPs are what hold this combo back.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 127 FPS, which drops to 92 FPS at 1440p Low (a 27.6% reduction) and then to 58 FPS at 4K Low (a 54.3% reduction from the 1080p figure). This scaling pattern shows that even at the lowest settings, the Arc B390's rendering throughput is being overwhelmed by the pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K.

Moving to Medium settings, the same trend persists but with lower absolute numbers: 91 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Medium is 25 FPS (27.5% drop), while the jump from 1440p to 4K Medium costs another 24 FPS (36.4% drop). The 4K Medium result of 42 FPS is marginally playable, but the minimum FPS of 36 recorded at that setting indicates stutter-prone moments during gameplay.

High settings show the combo struggling harder: 76 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and only 35 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is below the 40 FPS threshold most players consider acceptable for a sports title. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 49 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. This last figure is essentially unplayable, and the scaling from 1080p to 1440p Ultra (a 28.6% drop) mirrors the pattern seen at other presets.

What this data indicates is that the Arc B390's 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 120.0 GTexel/s texture rate are the binding constraints. The CPU's performance is nearly irrelevant here — even a weaker processor would produce similar FPS at 4K Ultra because the GPU is saturated. The 1080p Low result of 127 FPS suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly when the GPU load is light, but the rapid falloff at higher resolutions confirms that resolution scaling in Undisputed is entirely GPU-limited for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2491 out of 2813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all systems benchmarked. This is a poor result, but it is not surprising given the GPU's percentile ranking. The Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals in that synthetic test are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (scoring 1463, a 1.3% delta), the GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% delta), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% delta), and the GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% delta). These are all entry-level or legacy parts, which contextualizes the Arc B390's position as an integrated solution rather than a discrete gaming GPU.

The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in aggregate CPU benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, 0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, 0.5% ahead), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, 0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i5-14600K (48618, 0.8% behind). This means the CPU is essentially on par with a Ryzen 9 7900 in overall compute, yet the gaming combo rank is dragged down entirely by the GPU.

The disparity between CPU and GPU performance tiers is stark. A 90th-percentile CPU paired with a 9th-percentile GPU produces a combo that ranks in the bottom 11.5% for this specific game. This suggests that Undisputed's engine is not particularly sensitive to CPU performance at the settings tested, or that the GPU bottleneck is so severe that CPU differences become irrelevant. If you were to pair this CPU with a discrete GPU — even a mid-range one — the combo rank would improve dramatically, but as configured, the Arc B390 is the single largest factor holding back the system's position in the database.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Undisputed at 1080p smoothly?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium settings. The measured average FPS is 127 at 1080p Low and 91 at 1080p Medium. The Medium preset also shows a minimum FPS of 78, which keeps framerates above the 60 FPS threshold for most of the experience. High settings drop to 76 FPS average, which is still smooth, but Ultra falls to 49 FPS.

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

A: 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings achieve 92 FPS; Medium drops to 66 FPS, and High falls to 55 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 58 FPS, with Medium at 42 FPS and Ultra at 22 FPS. Stick to 1080p for the most consistent experience.

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

A: In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc B390 scores 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 (1443). These are all very low-end parts, confirming the Arc B390's position as an entry-level integrated GPU.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks at the 90th percentile with an average benchmark score of 48995, nearly matching the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, 0.5% difference). The GPU's 9th percentile ranking and the FPS scaling pattern across resolutions indicate the Arc B390 is the limiting component in Undisputed.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This is playable, but the minimum FPS suggests brief drops below 60 FPS during intense gameplay moments. For a locked 60 FPS experience, 1080p Medium (91 FPS average, 78 FPS minimum) is safer.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset usable at all?

A: No. The average FPS is 22 at 4K Ultra, which is far below playable thresholds for a sports game. Even 4K Low at 58 FPS is marginal, and 4K Medium at 42 FPS with a 36 FPS minimum will feel stuttery. This combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for this combo in Undisputed covers four resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 127 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Medium at 1080p averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings at 1080p average 76 FPS, still smooth but with less headroom. Ultra at 1080p averages 49 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS target and may feel less fluid during fast-paced boxing exchanges.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 92 FPS, which is still respectable and nearly identical to the 1080p Medium result. Medium at 1440p averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS — the minimum here is the key concern, as it falls below 60 FPS. High at 1440p averages 55 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Ultra at 1440p averages 35 FPS, which is not recommended for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS target and likely to feel inconsistent. Medium at 4K averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS — this is a significant step down from the 1440p Medium result. High at 4K averages 35 FPS, which is below playable standards. Ultra at 4K averages 22 FPS, making it effectively a slideshow in a fast-paced sports title.

The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is consistent: 78 FPS at 1080p (127 to 49), 57 FPS at 1440p (92 to 35), and 36 FPS at 4K (58 to 22). This narrowing delta at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU's raw throughput is the limiting factor — at 4K, even the lowest settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel workload.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a TDP of 80 W. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical peak performance is 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 (at a 2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s.

A critical aspect of this GPU is its memory configuration: it uses System Shared memory, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width is also System Shared, and bandwidth is listed as System Dependent. This means the GPU relies on the CPU's DDR5 memory, which for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is dual-channel with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. In practice, shared memory can cause performance dips in texture-heavy scenes, though the measured data for Undisputed does not show explicit min FPS issues beyond what the 4K Medium result (36 FPS minimum) suggests.

The Arc B390's 24 ROPs are a modest count, and the 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate explains why higher resolutions cause such steep FPS drops. At 4K, the GPU must fill over 8.3 million pixels per frame, and with a pixel rate of 60 GPixel/s, the theoretical maximum fill rate allows only about 7 frames per second at full utilization — though the measured 22 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates the actual workload is less fill-rate bound and more shader-bound. The 1536 shading units at 2500 MHz produce 7.680 TFLOPS, which is sufficient for 1080p gaming at moderate settings but clearly inadequate for 4K.

The GPU's benchmark results in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 (score 1482) place it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals being the GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710 — all parts that are over a decade old or entry-level. This positions the Arc B390 as a capable iGPU for office work and light gaming, but Undisputed at high settings pushes it beyond its intended design envelope. The 12 ray tracing cores are present but have no measurable impact on this game's performance, as Undisputed does not appear to use ray tracing based on the settings available.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and playability, the 1080p Medium preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS, ensuring the framerate never dips below 60 FPS during gameplay. The visual improvement over Low is significant, and the 127 FPS of Low is unnecessary for a sports title where 60 FPS is the standard target. Medium at 1080p provides a comfortable margin for occasional scene complexity without sacrificing smoothness.

If you prioritize framerate stability above all else, 1080p Low at 127 FPS average is the safest choice, but it will look noticeably worse. The 1440p Medium option (66 FPS average, 56 FPS minimum) is tempting for the resolution bump, but the minimum FPS below 60 suggests occasional stutter. For a locked experience, 1080p Medium is superior to 1440p Low (92 FPS) because the latter's lower settings may reduce visual fidelity in ways that matter more than resolution.

The High preset at 1080p (76 FPS average) is also viable if you want better shadows and textures, but the 49 FPS Ultra result at 1080p is not worth the visual gain for the framerate loss. At 1440p, only Low (92 FPS) is recommended; Medium at 66 FPS is borderline, and High at 55 FPS or Ultra at 35 FPS should be avoided. At 4K, none of the presets achieve a reliably smooth experience — even Low at 58 FPS will have dips, and Medium at 42 FPS is too slow for a game that requires quick reflexes.

The data supports a simple rule for this combo: play at 1080p, use Medium settings, and expect a smooth 90 FPS experience. If you have a 1440p monitor, drop to Low settings to maintain fluidity. Avoid 4K entirely unless you are willing to accept sub-60 FPS performance at Low settings. The Arc B390 is not a gaming GPU by modern standards, but with these settings, Undisputed is playable and enjoyable.