Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B570 pairing delivers a firmly playable experience in Undisputed, though its ranking among tested combinations suggests it sits in the mid-to-lower tier of the database. The data shows a clear pattern: this combo excels at 1080p and 1440p with medium-to-high settings, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K Ultra. The bottleneck shifts decisively toward the GPU as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s strong multi-core foundation ensures consistent performance at lower resolutions.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 30 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support at 102.4 GB/s provide ample bandwidth for feeding a modern GPU in a sports simulation like Undisputed. The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its capability: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,216 points places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while its single-core score of 5,960 points indicates strong per-thread performance.

In the context of this game’s results, the CPU appears more than sufficient. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 195 FPS average, which is well beyond what any display refresh rate typically demands. Even at 1440p Low, the average sits at 141 FPS, showing that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower graphics settings. The processor’s nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P (0.3% lower average score), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (0.3% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7343 (0.7% higher). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 265 sits comfortably within its performance class.

The data suggests that Undisputed is not a CPU-heavy title. The jump from 1080p Low (195 FPS) to 1440p Low (141 FPS) represents a 28% drop, which is primarily attributable to increased pixel workload rather than CPU limitations. At 4K Low, the average falls to 89 FPS, a 54% drop from 1080p Low. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, leaving the 265 with headroom to spare. The CPU’s 20 threads and high boost clock ensure that even the most complex simulation moments in the ring — such as multiple fighters with physics interactions — won’t cause stutter, as evidenced by the high minimum FPS figures at 1440p Medium (86 FPS) and 1080p Medium (120 FPS).

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

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) and features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock runs at 2500 MHz, with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 14,195 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower).

The GPU is the clear performance driver in this combo. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 116, which is respectable but not exceptional. Dropping to 1080p Low yields 195 FPS, a 68% improvement that highlights how sensitive this title is to graphics settings. The B570’s 10 GB VRAM appears sufficient for this game, as even at 4K Ultra the frame rate does not collapse due to memory swapping — it drops to 34 FPS, which is a pure compute/bandwidth limitation rather than a capacity issue.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are modest: 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance with 2,304 shading units. This explains the steep performance cliff at 4K Ultra (34 FPS) compared to 4K High (53 FPS). The 36% performance loss from High to Ultra at 4K suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax the B570’s shading units. At 1440p, the same settings transition causes a 36% drop (84 to 54 FPS), showing a consistent pattern of Ultra being disproportionately expensive. The B570’s nearest rival, the RTX 3070 Mobile, scores nearly identically, indicating that this GPU trades blows with last-generation mid-range mobile parts rather than current desktop offerings.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a steep resolution scaling curve that clearly identifies the GPU as the bottleneck at higher resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 116 to 84, a 28% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at High, the drop is more severe: 84 to 53 FPS, a 37% reduction. This non-linear scaling is characteristic of a GPU that runs out of memory bandwidth or pixel throughput as resolution increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. 1080p Low yields 195 FPS, dropping to 141 FPS at 1440p (28% loss) and then to 89 FPS at 4K (37% loss from 1440p, 54% from 1080p). The consistent ~30% loss per resolution step at Low settings indicates that even at minimal graphical load, the B570’s 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K. At Medium settings, the pattern holds: 141 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p (28% loss), and 64 FPS at 4K (37% loss from 1440p).

Ultra settings tell the starkest story. The frame rate drops from 75 FPS at 1080p to 54 FPS at 1440p (28% loss), and then to 34 FPS at 4K (37% loss from 1440p, 55% from 1080p). This consistent scaling pattern — roughly 28% for the first resolution step and 37% for the second — suggests the GPU’s rendering pipeline is the primary constraint. The CPU’s role is largely static across resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS drops are proportional to pixel count increases. This is a textbook GPU-bound scenario at all tested settings, meaning the Core Ultra 7 265 has ample headroom to push higher frame rates if paired with a stronger GPU.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo ranks 2,256 out of 2,813 tested combinations in Undisputed, placing it in the bottom 20% of all pairings. This ranking might seem surprising given the respectable frame rates at 1080p, but it reflects the competitive field: many tested combos include high-end CPUs paired with flagship GPUs that achieve far higher maximum FPS. The rank is not a verdict on playability — it simply indicates that the absolute performance ceiling of this pairing is lower than the majority of the database.

Contextualizing the rank, the CPU’s 93rd percentile standing and the GPU’s 65th percentile standing create a mismatch. The Core Ultra 7 265 is a high-tier processor, but the Arc B570 is a mid-range GPU. This combination results in a system that leaves CPU performance on the table at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo can achieve 195 FPS on Low settings, which would rank higher against many older or weaker GPU pairings. However, against the 2,812 other combos, many of which feature RTX 4080-class or better GPUs, the B570’s limitations drag the overall rank down.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 4K, even High settings only produce 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that most competitive sports players prefer. The rank of 2,256 out of 2,813 suggests that users seeking maximum performance in Undisputed would need to look at higher-tier GPU options, while users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads would find better value in pairing the 265 with a stronger graphics card.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance: 141 FPS average with a minimum of 120 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without the visual compromises of Low. High settings at 1080p still deliver 116 FPS, which is perfectly playable, but Medium provides a 22% FPS uplift with minimal visual degradation for most users. Ultra at 1080p yields 75 FPS, which is acceptable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 35% performance for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, Medium is again the recommended preset. The average of 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS is well above the 60 FPS standard, and the visual quality is sufficient for a sports title. High at 1440p drops to 84 FPS, which is still playable, but the 18 FPS gap between High and Medium makes Medium the safer choice for maintaining consistent frame times. Ultra at 1440p (54 FPS) is borderline — it hovers near the 60 FPS mark but with a minimum that is likely lower, risking stutter during intense in-ring action.

For 4K, the recommendations are more constrained. Medium provides 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS, which is the only preset that approaches smoothness at this resolution. High (53 FPS) and Low (89 FPS) are the other options, but Low sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a sports game where player models and arena details matter. Ultra at 4K (34 FPS) is not recommended for competitive play. The data shows that Medium at 4K is the best compromise, delivering playable frame rates while maintaining acceptable visual quality. For users with high-refresh-rate displays, 1080p Medium (141 FPS) or 1440p Medium (102 FPS) are the clear choices.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p Medium delivers 141 FPS average with a 120 FPS minimum, while 1440p Medium provides 102 FPS with an 86 FPS minimum. Both are excellent, but 1440p offers a better visual-to-performance ratio for most users.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, which produce 64 FPS average with a 55 FPS minimum. High settings drop to 53 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS, making Medium the only viable 4K preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 scores within 0.7% of its nearest rivals. The AMD EPYC 4464P is 0.3% faster, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is 0.3% slower, and the AMD EPYC 7343 is 0.7% slower.

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

A: The Arc B570 sits within 0.5% of its nearest competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% faster, the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% slower.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce 195 FPS, while Ultra produces 75 FPS — a 61.5% reduction. The jump from High (116 FPS) to Ultra costs 35% performance for the highest visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck at all resolutions. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with pixel count increases, and the CPU’s high benchmark scores (93rd percentile) indicate it is not constraining performance.