Greedfall

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the combo averages 92 FPS on High settings, 102 FPS on Medium, and 130 FPS on Low. Ultra settings average 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, averaging 64 FPS. Medium averages 71 FPS, and Low averages 90 FPS, but High delivers the best visual quality while maintaining playability.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest recorded average is 54 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core i7-1260P, scores 17007, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is 0.2% higher. These are effectively matched in performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar alternatives?

A: The Intel Arc B570 averages 20556 in benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% difference, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, also a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: What percentage of tested combos does this system beat?

A: Out of 3703 total combinations tested in Greedfall, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2979th. The recorded data places it in the lower portion of tested systems for this specific game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal how the workload shifts between processor and graphics card in Greedfall. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 130 FPS on Low settings, which indicates the CPU can feed frames at a high rate when the GPU has minimal work. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 102 FPS, and High lands at 92 FPS. The scaling from Low to High at 1080p shows a 38 FPS difference, suggesting that as visual complexity increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a steeper drop. Low averages 90 FPS, Medium 71 FPS, and High 64 FPS. The gap between Low and High at 1440p is 26 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the same preset transitions show larger absolute losses. For instance, High drops from 92 FPS at 1080p to 64 FPS at 1440p, a 28 FPS reduction. This indicates that resolution scaling places additional strain on the GPU, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to keep frame rates above playable levels at these settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes dominant. Low averages 54 FPS, Medium 42 FPS, and High 38 FPS. The difference between Low and High at 4K is only 16 FPS, a smaller relative spread than at lower resolutions. This compression in frame rates suggests that at 4K, even Low settings saturate the graphics hardware, leaving little performance headroom for additional visual features. The CPU, which can deliver over 130 FPS at 1080p Low, is not the binding constraint at 4K.

The data indicates that Greedfall becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system shows balanced utilization, with the CPU capable of driving high frame rates on lighter presets. At 1440p, the GPU begins to dominate, but the combination still clears 60 FPS on High. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, as no preset reaches the playable threshold. For users targeting 1440p or lower, the Ryzen 5 3600 provides adequate processing power. For 4K, a stronger graphics card would be necessary, while the CPU would likely remain sufficient.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records 3703 tested CPU and GPU combinations for Greedfall. This pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2979th overall. That places it in the 80th percentile from the bottom, meaning roughly 80% of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this game.

The rank reflects the game's demanding nature at higher settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the combo performs respectably, with High settings averaging 92 FPS. However, the 4K results drag the overall ranking down, as the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset above 1080p or 1440p High. The rank of 2979 out of 3703 suggests that while this hardware is capable for mainstream gaming at 1080p, it falls behind many other configurations when pushed to higher resolutions or maximum quality settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 71 among all processors indicates it is a solid mid-range part. The GPU's percentile of 65 places it slightly lower among graphics cards. When combined, these components produce a system that handles Greedfall adequately at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K. The overall combo rank reflects this mixed performance profile, with the GPU being the more significant constraint in demanding scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how the Ryzen 5 3600 performs in isolation. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, just 0.2% below the Ryzen's 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% above. The AMD EPYC 7573X and AMD EPYC 7742 both score within 0.2% as well, though these are server processors. In gaming, the i5-11400 would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 5 3600, delivering similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc A750 is the closest match, with an average score of 20582 versus the B570's 20556, a 0.1% difference. This means swapping the B570 for an Arc A750 would produce virtually unchanged frame rates in Greedfall. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, also within 0.1%, so laptop users with that GPU would see comparable performance. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, despite being older or mobile parts, score within 0.5% of the B570, indicating similar overall compute capability.

In practical terms, a system with the Ryzen 5 3600 paired with any of these GPUs would land in the same performance tier. The differences among these rivals are within measurement noise, so users should expect nearly identical frame rates at the same settings and resolutions. The choice between an Arc A750 and B570, for example, would not meaningfully change the Greedfall experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 92 FPS. Low averages 130 FPS and Medium averages 102 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold comfortably. Ultra averages 59 FPS, falling just short of 60.

At 2560x1440, High is again the most demanding playable preset, averaging 64 FPS. Medium averages 71 FPS and Low averages 90 FPS, but High offers the best balance of image quality and performance. Ultra drops to 41 FPS, which is not playable.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low averages 54 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS, and High averages 38 FPS. Ultra averages 24 FPS. The best option for 4K would be Low, but even that falls below the playable threshold.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this system can run Greedfall at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with playable frame rates. At 1080p, High settings average 92 FPS, and at 1440p, High settings average 64 FPS. Both resolutions also offer Medium and Low presets that exceed 60 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p average 59 FPS, just below the threshold, while Ultra at 1440p averages 41 FPS, clearly not playable.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS on any setting. The highest average is 54 FPS on Low, followed by 42 FPS on Medium and 38 FPS on High. Ultra averages 24 FPS. Users with a 4K display would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 frame rates.

Overall, the verdict is that this PC handles Greedfall well at 1080p and 1440p, with High settings being the recommended choice at both resolutions. For 4K, the hardware is insufficient for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 130 FPS. Medium averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS. High averages 92 FPS. Ultra averages 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down noticeably. Low averages 90 FPS. Medium averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS. High averages 64 FPS. Ultra averages 41 FPS, a significant drop from High.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable rates. Low averages 54 FPS. Medium averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS. High averages 38 FPS. Ultra averages 24 FPS, which is the lowest recorded value across all tested configurations.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step down from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces average frame rates by roughly 30-40% at the same settings. The minimum and maximum values recorded only for Medium settings at each resolution indicate that frame pacing remains relatively stable, with the spread between min and max staying between 12 and 21 FPS. This suggests the system does not suffer from severe stuttering, even when frame rates are below the playable threshold.