Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Undisputed, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates that the B580’s 12 GB of VRAM and the CPU’s 14 cores provide a balanced platform, though the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the GPU to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and ranking to provide a clear picture of what this combo offers for the boxing title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, indicating that the Intel Arc B580 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 221 FPS at 1080p to 160 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 101 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27.6% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 36.9% further reduction moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep, suggesting the GPU’s pixel throughput is the bottleneck, rather than any CPU limitation.

For Medium settings, the pattern continues: 159 FPS at 1080p drops to 115 FPS at 1440p (a 27.7% decrease), then to 73 FPS at 4K (a 36.5% decrease). The High preset shows 132 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, sees the largest relative drops: 85 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and just 39 FPS at 4K. This last figure is particularly telling, as the 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered necessary for smooth gameplay, highlighting that the B580’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for the highest settings at that resolution.

The nature of the scaling also reveals the GPU's role. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 27-28% across all presets, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is consistently around 36-37%. This nearly uniform percentage reduction, regardless of the preset, points to a purely resolution-bound scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p as the CPU reaches its limit, but the data shows no such plateau. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with its 5.10 GHz boost clock and 14 threads, has ample headroom to feed the GPU even at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 221 FPS score at 1080p Low, which is far beyond what the GPU could sustain at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. In the context of Undisputed, a sports title that typically relies on a few heavily-threaded tasks for physics and AI, this CPU provides substantial performance. The benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, placing the processor in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ultra 5 245 is nearly identical in average score to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196 vs 48995, a -0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, a -0.5% delta), while slightly ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and Intel Core i5-14600K.

For this game, the high single-core performance is likely more critical than the multi-core score, as boxing simulations often have a dominant simulation thread. The 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures that this thread can execute quickly, preventing any CPU-side stutters. The data supports this: the FPS at 1080p Low (221 FPS) and 1080p High (132 FPS) are both well above the 60 FPS target, indicating the CPU is not holding back the GPU in these scenarios. Even at 1440p, the lowest FPS recorded is 61 FPS at Ultra, which still suggests the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU’s output at that resolution.

However, the CPU’s role becomes more passive at higher resolutions. The data shows that the FPS drop is almost entirely dependent on the resolution and settings, not the CPU’s state. The PassMark multithread score of 38706 and the PassMark physics score of 2569 further attest to the CPU’s ability to handle game logic without becoming a bottleneck. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth provide a solid foundation for feeding data to the GPU. In essence, the Ultra 5 245 is a strong partner for the B580 in this title, never appearing as the limiting factor in the measured rows.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 221, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 4K in Undisputed?*

A: Yes, but only at High settings, where it averages 60 FPS. At Medium settings, it averages 73 FPS, while at Ultra settings, it drops to 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. It is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K.

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

A: The lowest average FPS is 39, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the GPU’s VRAM capacity pose a limitation in this game?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows playable frame rates at 4K High, indicating that 12 GB is sufficient for this title's high preset, though the Ultra preset's performance drop suggests other GPU limits (compute and bandwidth) are more restrictive.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo rank is 2117 out of 2813 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 combination holds a rank of 2117 out of 2813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the 25th percentile of all combinations, meaning 696 combos perform worse, and 2116 perform better. This ranking seems modest given the high FPS numbers at 1080p, but it reflects the fact that many other combinations in the database feature more powerful GPUs that can handle higher resolutions and settings better. The B580’s 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021, is closely matched by rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, a 0.6% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, a -0.2% delta).

The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking (with an average score of 48995) is statistically tied with its nearest rivals, but the combo rank is dragged down by the GPU’s relative position. The data suggests that while the CPU is a high-tier performer, the GPU is mid-tier, which explains why the combo sits in the lower half of the rankings. For a 1080p gamer, this rank might be misleading, as the measured FPS at that resolution is excellent, but for the database's ranking purposes, which likely weights 4K performance heavily, the combo falls behind. The gap between the combo’s 1080p performance (221 FPS Low) and its 4K performance (39 FPS Ultra) indicates that the ranking reflects a balance of all resolutions, rather than a single best-case scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset provides an excellent balance, delivering 132 FPS average, which is more than enough for smooth gameplay on a high refresh rate monitor. The Medium preset also offers a solid 159 FPS, but the jump to High is worth the slight compromise in frame rate for improved visuals. The Ultra preset at 1080p (85 FPS) is still playable, but the performance cost is significant compared to High.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear winner, with an average of 95 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a great visual experience. The Medium preset (115 FPS) is also viable, but High offers better fidelity without a major hit. The Ultra preset at 1440p (61 FPS) is borderline, but it dips to 61 FPS, which is just above the threshold, and the average suggests it could experience frame drops in demanding scenes. Therefore, High is the recommended setting for 1440p.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, averaging exactly 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 73 FPS and offers slightly better performance, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often negligible in sports titles. The Ultra preset at 4K (39 FPS) is not recommended, as it falls below the playable threshold and will result in noticeable stutter. The Low preset at 4K (101 FPS) is playable but sacrifices too much visual quality. Therefore, High is the best choice for 4K, as it balances the GPU’s capabilities with a playable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS data for this combo shows a consistent pattern across all settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 221 FPS, Medium averages 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 and a maximum of 183, High averages 132 FPS, and Ultra averages 85 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 160 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS (min 98, max 132), High averages 95 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 73 FPS (min 62, max 84), High averages 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS.

This breakdown highlights the linear scaling of performance with resolution. For example, the High preset’s average FPS drops from 132 to 95 to 60 as resolution increases, a clear step-down. The Medium preset's minimum FPS at 4K (62 FPS) is notably close to the average (73 FPS), indicating a relatively stable frame time, whereas at 1440p the minimum (98 FPS) is further from the average (115 FPS), suggesting more variance. The data shows that the combo is most consistent at 1080p, where the minimum FPS for Medium (135) is only 15% below the average (159), whereas at 4K the minimum (62) is 15% below the average (73) as well, indicating a similar relative stability.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of the FPS variations seen in Undisputed. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the textures and assets used in this boxing game, as evidenced by the playable 4K High result. The GPU’s base and boost clock are both 2670 MHz, and it has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the key metric for rasterization, and the data shows it is a mid-range performer, ranking in the 68th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s role as the bottleneck is clear from the resolution scaling. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly 27-28% from 1080p to 1440p and then 36-37% from 1440p to 4K, regardless of the preset, points to the GPU’s pixel fill rate being the limiting factor. The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s is likely being saturated at 4K, especially at Ultra settings, where the 39 FPS result indicates the GPU cannot handle the increased shading complexity. The texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s is also a factor, but the consistent percentage drops suggest that fill-rate limits dominate.

The GPU's memory capacity is not the issue, as 12 GB is ample for this title. Instead, the compute and bandwidth are the constraints. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 and the PassMark G3D score of 15748 place it in line with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, with deltaPct values of 0.6% and -0.2%, respectively. This confirms that the B580 is a mid-range GPU that excels at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding presets. The 190 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are adequate for this performance level, and the data shows the GPU is the sole reason for the FPS drop at higher resolutions, not the CPU.