Undisputed

Undisputed, the boxing title from 2023, proves to be a demanding test for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the Intel Arc B370. Benchmark results indicate this combo is positioned at the very bottom of the performance stack, ranking 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations. The data shows a system that is fundamentally limited by its graphics solution, with frame rates dropping dramatically as resolution and settings increase, making it suitable only for the most modest gaming configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and severe dependency on resolution, pointing directly to the Intel Arc B370 as the primary bottleneck. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is drastic across all settings, illustrating that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel throughput required at higher resolutions. This is a classic sign of a graphics-bound scenario where the CPU's capabilities are largely irrelevant to the final frame rate.

At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 115 FPS at 1920x1080 to 83 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 32 FPS. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields just 52 FPS, representing a 55% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline is a direct consequence of the Arc B370's limited shading units, texture mapping units, and raster output pipelines, which must work progressively harder to fill the increasing number of pixels on screen.

The scaling pattern continues at High settings, where the average FPS drops from 68 at 1080p to 49 at 1440p, and finally to 31 at 4K. The 1440p to 4K transition alone accounts for a 37% performance loss. This indicates that even at a moderate quality preset, the GPU is operating at its absolute limit when tasked with 4K rendering, unable to maintain a playable frame rate.

At Medium settings, the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, the trend is consistent. At 1080p, the average is 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95. At 1440p, the average drops to 60 FPS, with a range of 51 to 69. At 4K, the average falls to 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 43. The narrowing of the frame rate range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming more consistently saturated, with less headroom for variance.

The Ultra preset results are predictably the most demanding. The combo manages 44 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 32 FPS at 1440p and a mere 20 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra score of 20 FPS is effectively unplayable, confirming that this configuration is not designed for high-fidelity, high-resolution gaming. The data makes it clear that the limiting component is the graphics processor, as the CPU’s performance headroom cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to process frames quickly enough.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B370 combo in Undisputed?

A: The combo ranks 2592 out of 2813 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the best-case scenario for frame rates with this setup?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 115 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Undisputed?

A: The data shows it cannot. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 52 at Low settings to just 20 at Ultra settings, which is below playable thresholds for most users.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. It is statistically tied with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which has a score of 1186 and a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, with a score of 1190 and a deltaPct of -0.5%.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and its closest competitor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, scores 64823, making the EPYC 0.3% faster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is 0.3% slower, with a score of 64438.

Q: What kind of performance can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo produces an average of 60 FPS, with minimums of 51 FPS and maximums of 69 FPS, indicating a generally playable experience with some potential for dips.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this configuration in a precarious position. With a combo rank of 2592 out of 2813, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B370 system is in the bottom percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Undisputed. This ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, which sits at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, a stark contrast to the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking. The system is a study in imbalance: a high-end processor paired with an entry-level integrated graphics solution.

This combination's rank is not just a number; it dictates the playable settings. The system falls behind the vast majority of configurations, meaning users will have to make significant compromises on visual fidelity to achieve smooth gameplay. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, are legacy parts from a bygone era, highlighting the Arc B370's lack of modern gaming performance. The CPU, meanwhile, is competing with server-class processors like the AMD EPYC 4464P and EPYC 7343, which further underscores the mismatch in this pairing.

The implication is clear: any performance headroom provided by the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is entirely wasted in this game. The GPU becomes the sole arbiter of frame rate, and its low standing in the benchmark hierarchy ensures the combo's poor overall rank. For a user seeking to play Undisputed, this data suggests that the graphics solution will be the deciding factor in the quality of the experience, and that experience will be limited to lower resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at this combo's capabilities across different resolution and settings combinations. The results are consistent with the GPU-bound analysis, showing a clear hierarchy of performance.

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system shows its best results. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 115 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95. High settings produce an average of 68 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset brings the average down to 44 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the combo can handle Low to Medium settings for a fluid experience, but struggles to maintain high frame rates on higher presets.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings still deliver a respectable 83 FPS average. Medium settings drop to an average of 60 FPS (51 min, 69 max), which is borderline playable. High settings yield an average of 49 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 32 FPS, indicating a noticeable decline in smoothness. The step from 1080p to 1440p at High settings represents a 28% performance loss, from 68 to 49 FPS.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system is clearly out of its depth. Low settings are the only option that provides a semi-playable experience, with an average of 52 FPS. Medium settings drop to 38 FPS (32 min, 43 max), which may cause noticeable stuttering. High settings average just 31 FPS, and Ultra settings plummet to 20 FPS, rendering the game practically unplayable at this resolution. The data confirms that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this hardware combination in Undisputed.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combo's performance, and the benchmark data paints a clear picture of its limitations. The GPU, based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, has a boost clock of 2400 MHz and a base clock of 300 MHz. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines. These specifications are modest, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is exceptionally low, placing it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's memory configuration is unique in that it is "System Shared," meaning it utilizes a portion of the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is described as "System Dependent," which means its performance is tied to the speed of the system's DDR5 memory and the memory bus. This architecture is a significant handicap in a game like Undisputed, which likely requires high memory bandwidth for texture streaming and geometry processing.

The GPU's performance is directly reflected in the measured FPS. The steep frame rate drops at higher resolutions are a direct function of its limited pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. When rendering at 4K, the GPU must output four times the pixels of 1080p, and its ROPs and TMUs are simply unable to keep up. The data shows that the Arc B370 is a bottleneck at almost every resolution and setting, and its low standing relative to its rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770, confirms its position as an entry-level graphics solution.

CPU Role

In stark contrast to the GPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a high-performance processor that has virtually no limiting effect on Undisputed's frame rates. The CPU, with 20 cores and 20 threads, has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores are impressive, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49682 and a 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs confirm its high-end status.

This processor is built for heavy multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its PassMark data compression score of 522983 and floating-point math score of 172776. For a sports game like Undisputed, which is unlikely to utilize all 20 cores effectively, the CPU's power is largely untapped. The single-thread performance, while strong, is more than sufficient for the game's logic and physics calculations. The CPU's performance is so far ahead of the GPU that it never becomes a factor in the final frame rate.

The comparison with its nearest rivals further illustrates its strength. The AMD EPYC 4464P is only 0.3% faster in average benchmark score, and the AMD EPYC 7343 is 0.7% faster. This places the Core Ultra 7 265 in the same performance tier as server-grade processors. Given this level of computational power, the CPU is clearly not the reason for the low frame rates in the measured FPS data. The bottleneck lies entirely with the integrated graphics solution, making this pairing one where the CPU's potential is completely overshadowed by its graphics counterpart.