Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + Intel Arc B390 combination sits at rank 3291 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations in the database. This is a very low position, driven almost entirely by the graphics side of the pairing. The CPU itself is far from weak: the Ryzen 5 5500 holds the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-12500 (delta -0.4%), Intel Core i7-10700F (delta 0.5%), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (delta -0.7%). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning the Ryzen 5 5500 performs essentially on par with that cluster of mid-range processors.

The bottleneck is the Intel Arc B390. This integrated GPU, built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process, scores only 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. That places it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all ancient low-end discrete parts: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (delta 1.3%), GeForce 800M (delta 1.5%), GeForce GT 625 OEM (delta 2.5%), and GeForce GT 710 (delta 2.7%). The Arc B390 is within 2.7% of those parts, which tells you exactly where it sits: at the very bottom of the GPU performance spectrum. For a 2019 Action RPG like Greedfall, this pairing is severely GPU-limited in almost every scenario.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 1080p?

A: Yes, at select settings. The database shows playable results at 1920x1080 with High, Medium, and Low presets. High averages 60 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS, and Low averages 84 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 38 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best 1080p preset for this hardware?

A: High is the best playable preset at 1920x1080, with an average of 60 FPS. There is no min or max FPS recorded for High, but Medium shows a range of 56 to 76 FPS. The verdict data confirms High as the best settings choice at this resolution, delivering exactly 60 FPS average.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this combination?

A: No. At 2560x1440, none of the four presets reach 60 FPS average. Low comes closest at 58 FPS, followed by Medium at 46 FPS, High at 42 FPS, and Ultra at 27 FPS. The verdictByResolution data lists no playable settings at 1440p.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% above the GT 520MX, 1.5% above the GeForce 800M, 2.5% above the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% above the GT 710. In practical terms, all five GPUs are in the same performance class, and none of them are suited to demanding modern gaming.

Q: What about 4K performance?

A: 4K is not viable. At 3840x2160, the best average is 35 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 27 FPS with a range of 23 to 32 FPS, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra drops to 16 FPS. None of these approach 60 FPS.

Q: What frame ranges are recorded for the playable presets?

A: At 1080p Medium, the recorded range is 56 to 76 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 39 to 53 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 23 to 32 FPS. Other preset and resolution combinations in the database do not have min or max values recorded.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, though not every cell has min and max values. At 1920x1080, Low delivers an average of 84 FPS, High delivers 60 FPS, and Medium delivers 66 FPS with a min of 56 and a max of 76. Ultra at 1080p falls to 38 FPS average. The pattern is clear: lower settings scale well, but Ultra is too demanding for the Arc B390.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 58 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS with a range of 39 to 53 FPS. High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 12 FPS, and from Medium to High it is another 4 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is a further 15 FPS, showing that Ultra carries a heavy cost at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 35 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS with a range of 23 to 32 FPS, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is steep: a 19 FPS difference between the best and worst presets. Even the lowest settings cannot keep the frame rate in a comfortable range at 4K.

Looking at the overall pattern, the Arc B390 shows predictable behavior for a low-end integrated GPU. At 1080p, the difference between Low (84 FPS) and High (60 FPS) is 24 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra (38 FPS) is another 22 FPS. The GPU has very limited headroom, and Ultra presets at any resolution push it below playability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall, but only at 1920x1080 and only on certain presets. The verdictByResolution data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at 1080p, with High identified as the best settings option at exactly 60 FPS average. At 2560x1440, no settings are playable: even Low falls 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the highest average across all presets being 35 FPS on Low.

For a player targeting 60 FPS, 1080p is the only viable resolution. High preset gives you exactly 60 FPS average, Medium gives you 66 FPS, and Low gives you 84 FPS. The Medium preset has a recorded min of 56 FPS, so there is some fluctuation, but the average stays above the threshold. Ultra at 1080p is not playable at 38 FPS average.

The CPU is not the limiting factor here. The Ryzen 5 5500, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319. Those are respectable numbers for a 65 W desktop part. The Arc B390, however, sits at the 9th GPU percentile and lands within 2.7% of GPUs like the GT 710 and GT 520MX. The measured FPS data reflects that GPU ceiling. If you want to play Greedfall at higher resolutions or with Ultra settings, the Arc B390 would need to be replaced with a significantly stronger GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5500 has four nearest rivals, all within 0.7% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (0.4% lower), the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (0.5% higher), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723 (0.7% lower). Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 5 5500 does have the advantage of an unlocked multiplier and a 65 W TDP, but in this game, the GPU is the constraint.

On the GPU side, the Arc B390's nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts from a much older generation. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% lower), the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% lower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% lower), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% lower). The delta percentages are small, so swapping the Arc B390 for any of these would result in a similar experience: playable only at 1080p with lower presets. None of these GPUs would unlock 1440p or 4K playability in Greedfall.

The practical takeaway is that the Ryzen 5 5500 has plenty of headroom for a much faster GPU, while the Arc B390 is the component that determines the overall gaming experience. A system with any of the listed rival CPUs and the same Arc B390 would perform nearly identically. A system with the Ryzen 5 5500 and a stronger GPU would be a completely different machine.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 60 FPS exactly. This is the best playable setting at this resolution. Medium is also playable at 66 FPS average, but High offers better visual quality at the same average frame rate as the threshold. Low reaches 84 FPS but provides reduced visual fidelity. Ultra is not playable at 38 FPS.

At 2560x1440, there is no preset that clears 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 58 FPS average, which is 2 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The database verdict marks no playable settings at this resolution, so the recommendation is to drop to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS or even comes close. Low averages 35 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings at 4K. For this hardware, 4K is not a realistic target for Greedfall.

The only resolution where this combination delivers a smooth experience is 1080p. High preset is the sweet spot, providing exactly 60 FPS average with the best visual quality that remains playable. If you need more margin, Medium at 66 FPS gives you a 6 FPS buffer above the threshold and a recorded range of 56 to 76 FPS. Low at 84 FPS is the choice for maximum smoothness, but the visual trade-off is significant. The data is unambiguous: this is a 1080p, mid-preset machine for Greedfall.