Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a solid, if occasionally demanding, experience in Greedfall. This is a 2019 Action RPG that scales predictably with hardware, and the benchmark data for this specific combo shows a clear progression from playable at 1080p and 1440p to unplayable at 4K. The measured frame rates, detailed below, indicate a pairing that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and smooth 1440p gameplay, but which lacks the headroom for 4K at high visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets. The average frame rates reveal a consistent pattern of performance scaling, though the gap between presets narrows at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 145.9 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 116.8 FPS, still a very comfortable margin. High settings yield 101.6 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset manages an average of 66.9 FPS. This means every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Low and Medium offering headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings produce an average of 100.5 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. Medium settings remain strong at 80.7 FPS, and High settings deliver a solid 73.6 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls below the playable 60 FPS line, averaging just 45.6 FPS. This indicates a clear performance cliff between High and Ultra settings at this resolution, likely due to the increased GPU load from higher-quality textures and effects.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the picture changes dramatically. The combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 57.9 FPS, just shy of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to 50.1 FPS, and High settings fall further to 42.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding a low average of 26.8 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Greedfall.

The data shows a predictable relationship between resolution and frame rate. For example, reducing the resolution from 4K to 1440p at High settings increases the average frame rate from 42.5 FPS to 73.6 FPS, a substantial gain of over 70%. Similarly, moving from 1440p to 1080p at High settings boosts the average from 73.6 FPS to 101.6 FPS. The frame rate deltas between presets are also consistent; at 1080p, the jump from Ultra to Low represents a performance increase from 66.9 FPS to 145.9 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a shift in system bottleneck depending on the resolution and preset. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the GPU can render frames quickly enough for the Ryzen 5 5600X to become the limiting factor at lower presets. This is evidenced by the huge frame rate jumps from Low to High settings; the GPU is not fully taxed, and CPU performance dictates the upper bound. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a capable processor, and its benchmark scores—such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11838 and a single-core score of 1541—suggest it can feed frames to the Arc B580 effectively at this resolution.

As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The Intel Arc B580, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units, is tasked with rendering more pixels. At 1440p, the frame rate drops are more pronounced when moving from High to Ultra, indicating the GPU's limits. At 4K, the GPU is heavily constrained, and the CPU's performance becomes less relevant. The scaling between resolutions reinforces this: the frame rate at 4K High (42.5 FPS) is significantly lower than at 1080p High (101.6 FPS), demonstrating that the GPU's rendering throughput is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The data suggests that this combo is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU work in tandem. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, and the CPU's potential remains largely untapped. For players aiming for 4K, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, as the Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, which is not sufficient for 4K in this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 1080p with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 66.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at 1440p, with High being the best setting at an average of 73.6 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average frame rate at 4K is 57.9 FPS on Low settings, which is still below the target.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, scores 21749, which is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891, a -0.5% difference.

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

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, a -0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a 0.6% difference.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Low and 1440p High?

A: The average frame rate at 1080p Low is 145.9 FPS, while at 1440p High it is 73.6 FPS, a significant reduction due to the increased resolution and quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B580 combo ranks 2826 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is by no means a weak pairing. The rank reflects the combo's inability to handle 4K gaming, which is a common differentiator in the rankings. Many higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs that can manage 4K at playable frame rates.

The combo's rank is also influenced by the CPU and GPU's individual percentile scores. The CPU sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, which is strong for a mid-range processor. The GPU, however, sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. This combination of a high-percentile CPU with a lower-percentile GPU results in a system that is capable at lower resolutions but falls short at higher ones. The ranking suggests that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo is a viable choice, but it is not competitive for 4K or for users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity at high resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data, several CPUs and GPUs would behave similarly to this combo in Greedfall. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 21749 versus the 5600X's 21771, a negligible 0.1% difference. Users could expect nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21874 (-0.5% delta), and the Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891 (-0.5% delta), all within a very tight performance envelope. The AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899 (-0.6% delta), also a near-match.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the closest rival with a score of 23061 versus the Arc B580's 23021, a -0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% delta), offering essentially equivalent performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (-0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (-1% delta). These GPUs should provide very similar frame rates to the Arc B580 in Greedfall. A user with a Ryzen 5 5600X and any of these GPUs would experience comparable performance, with the same limitations at 4K and similar playability at 1080p and 1440p.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B580 combo can run Greedfall effectively at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. The verdict data confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best setting at 66.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Low, and Medium are playable, with High being the best at 73.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable, as the highest average frame rate is 57.9 FPS on Low, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

For a 1080p gamer, this combo is excellent. The high frame rates on Low and Medium presets make it ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, while the 101.6 FPS on High and 66.9 FPS on Ultra provide a great visual experience. For a 1440p gamer, the combo is also a strong choice, as the 73.6 FPS on High settings is smooth and looks great. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not recommended, as the 45.6 FPS average will be noticeable and may impact gameplay. For a 4K gamer, this combo is not suitable. The frame rates are consistently below the playable threshold, and even Low settings at 57.9 FPS will not provide a consistently smooth experience. The data clearly indicates that this system is best paired with a 1080p or 1440p monitor for Greedfall.