Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly unusual combination for running Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The recorded data shows a processor that is a strong performer sitting alongside a graphics solution that benchmarks in the lower percentile of all GPUs. This creates a system where the potential of the CPU is heavily restrained by the GPU, resulting in a narrow set of playable scenarios that are limited to specific resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination as 3291 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower 11% of all tested systems, indicating a significant performance bottleneck. While the CPU is a capable component, the GPU drags the overall ranking down considerably. The combo rank of 3291 is not a measure of the CPU's capability but rather the final outcome of pairing a mid-range enthusiast processor with a low-end integrated-class graphics processor. The data suggests that this pairing is highly unbalanced for gaming, as the GPU is unable to translate the CPU's processing power into high frame rates. The 3291 rank out of 3703 combos indicates that the vast majority of other hardware pairings would deliver a better gaming experience in Greedfall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The roles of the CPU and GPU in this system are clearly defined by the FPS measurements across resolutions. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, is a high-performance desktop processor with a 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs. However, the Intel Arc B390 GPU sits at the 9th percentile against all GPUs, creating a massive imbalance. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in almost every scenario.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates. The jump from Low to Medium settings shows a decrease from 84 to 66 average FPS, and a further drop to 60 at High, before falling to 38 at Ultra. This scaling behavior shows that the GPU is being saturated at this resolution, and the CPU has enough headroom to feed it. The difference between Low and Ultra represents a 46 FPS swing, demonstrating that the GPU is highly sensitive to settings changes.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop further. Low settings produce an average of 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium and High settings yield 46 and 42 average FPS respectively, while Ultra drops to 27. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings shows a decline from 84 to 58 FPS, a reduction of 26 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the resolution increase directly impacts its workload.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is only 35. Medium and High settings produce 27 and 25 average FPS respectively, while Ultra drops to a nearly unplayable 16 FPS. The fact that the frame rates are so low even at Low settings confirms that the GPU is severely underpowered for 4K gaming. The CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution; the data suggests that the GPU is responsible for the performance ceiling across all tested scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a detailed look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system performs best. With Low settings, the average FPS is 84. Medium settings yield an average of 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76. High settings produce an average of 60 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, resulting in an average of 38 FPS. The High preset at 1080p is the only setting at this resolution that hits exactly the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it does so precisely at 60 average FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops. Low settings produce an average of 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings yield an average of 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. High settings average 42 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, dropping to an average of 27 FPS. None of the settings at 1440p reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance is significantly lower. Low settings produce an average of 35 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 32. High settings average 25 FPS. Ultra settings result in an average of 16 FPS. The system is clearly unable to provide a smooth experience at 4K, as even the lowest settings fail to approach the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average FPS of 60 at 1920x1080 with High settings, which exactly meets the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The data shows no playable settings at 2560x1440. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 58 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or the Intel Arc B390 the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile, while the GPU is in the 9th percentile. The low frame rates across all resolutions indicate that the GPU is unable to keep up with the CPU's processing capability.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: The system struggles at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS recorded is 35 at Low settings, and the lowest is 16 at Ultra settings. It does not reach the 60 FPS playable threshold at any preset.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 66 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76 FPS.

Q: Does the system achieve 60 FPS at 1440p with any settings?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 58 at Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X in the database are all very close in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average score of 27578, which is 0.2% lower than the 7600X. The Intel Core i5-12600K also has an average score of 27578, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a score of 27712, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 has a score of 27535, a 0.4% difference. These processors would all behave nearly identically to the 7600X in this system, meaning that swapping to any of them would not change the gaming performance in Greedfall, as the GPU is the bottleneck.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B390 are all older, low-end NVIDIA GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX has an average score of 1463, which is 1.3% higher than the Arc B390. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M has a score of 1460, a 1.5% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM has a score of 1446, a 2.5% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 has a score of 1443, a 2.7% difference. These GPUs would offer a very similar level of performance to the Intel Arc B390. Choosing any of these alternatives would result in comparable frame rates in Greedfall, all of which would struggle to reach the 60 FPS threshold at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High. The recorded average FPS at this setting is exactly 60. While Low and Medium also reach above the threshold, High is the most demanding playable option.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. The highest average is 58 FPS at Low settings, which is below the threshold. Therefore, there is no recommended setting at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. The highest average is 35 FPS at Low settings. No settings are playable at this resolution.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear based on the recorded measurements. At 3840x2160, the system cannot run Greedfall at a playable level, as no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system also cannot run the game at a playable level, with all presets falling below 60 FPS. The only playable resolution is 1920x1080, where the High, Low, and Medium presets all achieve an average FPS of 60 or above. The best playable setting is High at 1080p, which delivers exactly 60 FPS. This system can run Greedfall, but only at 1080p and with settings capped at High. The data suggests that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary constraint, and users seeking higher resolutions would need a more powerful GPU.