Greedfall

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest recorded average is 35 FPS on Low settings, followed by 27 FPS on Medium, 25 FPS on High, and 16 FPS on Ultra. The data shows this combination cannot sustain a smooth experience at 4K under any tested configuration, so there is no recommended preset for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but still falls short of 60 FPS. Low settings produce an average of 58 FPS, which is the closest approach to the playable threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 27 FPS. Since 58 FPS remains below the 60 FPS threshold, no settings are classified as playable at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the playable threshold is cleared by three presets. Low settings average 84 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS, and High averages exactly 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with a recorded average of 60 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 38 FPS and are not playable. For users prioritizing visual fidelity while maintaining fluidity, High is the highest acceptable preset at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU portion of this combination ranks in the 78th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest performance rivals are closely clustered. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274, a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.5 percent lower. These four processors effectively bracket the Ryzen 5 7600's performance, meaning a system built with any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Greedfall.

The GPU side paints a different picture. The Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, a delta of 1.3 percent. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower. These comparisons indicate that the Arc B390's graphics throughput is comparable to older entry-level discrete GPUs, which explains the modest frame rates observed in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average frame rates for every resolution and preset combination, with minimum and maximum values available only for Medium settings.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows. Low settings average 35 FPS. Medium averages 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS. High averages 25 FPS. Ultra averages 16 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 19 FPS drop, indicating that GPU fill rate is the dominant constraint at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results improve across the board. Low settings average 58 FPS. Medium averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High averages 42 FPS. Ultra averages 27 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 31 FPS, a wider spread than at 4K, which suggests that the GPU is still heavily taxed but has more headroom as resolution decreases.

At 1920x1080, the results finally cross the playable line. Low settings average 84 FPS. Medium averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. High averages exactly 60 FPS. Ultra averages 38 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 46 FPS, the largest spread of any resolution. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 56 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold momentarily, but the average remains above it.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall at 1920x1080 with playable performance on High, Medium, and Low presets. The best playable setting at 1080p is High, delivering an average of 60 FPS. Medium averages 66 FPS, and Low averages 84 FPS. Ultra at 1080p averages only 38 FPS and should be avoided if smooth gameplay is the priority.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset. The closest result is Low at 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 46, 42, and 27 FPS respectively. Users with 1440p displays would need to accept lower frame rates or reduce resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. The best result is Low at 35 FPS, followed by Medium at 27 FPS, High at 25 FPS, and Ultra at 16 FPS. The combination of a mid-range CPU and an entry-level GPU is not sufficient for 4K gaming in this title.

The overall ranking places this combination at 3291 out of 3703 tested combos, indicating that it performs below the median for Greedfall. The system is best suited for 1080p gaming with moderate settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and the Intel Arc B390 in Greedfall. The CPU is a strong performer, sitting in the 78th percentile of all processors with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735 and a single-core score of 1852. The GPU, by contrast, sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This imbalance means the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings drops the average from 60 FPS to 42 FPS, a 30 percent reduction. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings drops the average from 42 FPS to 25 FPS, a 40 percent reduction. These steep declines with increasing resolution are characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

Preset scaling within a single resolution reinforces the same conclusion. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 84 FPS to 38 FPS, a 55 percent drop. At 2560x1440, the same preset range reduces the average from 58 FPS to 27 FPS, a 53 percent drop. At 3840x2160, the range reduces from 35 FPS to 16 FPS, a 54 percent drop. The consistent magnitude of these reductions across all resolutions indicates that graphical settings, not CPU processing, drive the frame rate differences.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 84 FPS, which is the highest figure in the dataset. At this point, the GPU has enough headroom to push frames quickly, and the CPU's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to feed it. The Ryzen 5 7600's 3DMark 16-thread score of 6499 and Geekbench multi-core score of 13413 suggest it has ample processing power for this 2019 Action RPG. However, the Arc B390's limited shading units, 1536, and 24 ROPs cap the overall output, so CPU utilization is never the primary constraint.

For users seeking to improve performance, the data indicates that GPU replacement would yield the largest gains. The CPU is already positioned well above the GPU in relative performance, and the frame rate scales almost entirely with resolution and preset changes, both of which are GPU-dependent variables.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: High settings deliver an average of 60 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold. Medium averages 66 FPS and Low averages 84 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 2560x1440?

A: No. The best result at 1440p is Low settings with an average of 58 FPS, which falls 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 47 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest competitors are the GeForce GT 520MX at 1463, the GeForce 800M at 1460, the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446, and the GeForce GT 710 at 1443. The Arc B390 leads these by 1.3 to 2.7 percent.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600 ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Frame rates drop steeply as resolution and preset increase, which is characteristic of GPU-limited performance.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 3840x2160?

A: The highest average is 35 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 27 FPS, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 3291 out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the distribution. The CPU's strong relative performance is offset by the GPU's low percentile ranking.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3291 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it below the median, with roughly 89 percent of tested systems performing better. The ranking reflects the extreme imbalance between the CPU and GPU components.

The CPU is a strong contributor, with an average benchmark score of 26324 and a percentile rank of 78 among all processors. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, Intel Core i9-11900KF, and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U, all score within 0.5 percent, indicating that CPU-side performance is well within the mainstream desktop range. The Ryzen 5 7600's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735 and single-core score of 1852 provide ample processing power for Greedfall's AI, physics, and game logic.

The GPU, however, drags the overall ranking down. With an average benchmark score of 1482 and a percentile rank of 9, the Intel Arc B390 performs like an entry-level mobile or OEM part. Its nearest rivals are the GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GeForce GT 625 OEM, and GeForce GT 710, all of which are several generations old. The GPU's 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs, combined with a boost clock of 2500 MHz, yield a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. These specifications are insufficient for demanding titles at high resolutions, which is why the frame rates in Greedfall cap out at 84 FPS on 1080p Low.

The net result is a system that performs well below its CPU potential. At 1080p, the frame rates are playable on three presets, but the headroom is limited. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU cannot maintain playable performance. The ranking of 3291 out of 3703 confirms that this combination is better suited for older or less demanding titles, or for users who prioritize CPU performance for productivity tasks alongside light gaming. For Greedfall specifically, the data shows a clear ceiling: 1080p High at 60 FPS is the maximum achievable experience.