Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3291st out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower percentile of systems recorded in the database. This is a pairing where the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the data reflects that: the combo sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU holds a far stronger 78th percentile among all processors. The result is a system that can manage 1080p gameplay at moderate settings but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at higher resolutions.

The rank is not surprising when examining the individual components. The Intel Arc B390, despite its modern architecture, posts an average benchmark score of 1482, which places it among the weakest GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, both of which are entry-level parts from previous generations. The Ryzen 7 5700, by contrast, delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. The CPU is capable of feeding far more powerful graphics hardware, but in this configuration, the GPU constrains the overall experience.

Benchmark results indicate that the combo achieves playable frame rates only at 1920x1080. At that resolution, the system reaches 60 FPS on High settings, 66 FPS on Medium, and 84 FPS on Low. Moving to 2560x1440 drops the best average to 58 FPS on Low, just shy of the playable threshold, and every setting at 4K falls below 35 FPS. The verdict is clear: this is a 1080p-focused system, and users expecting higher resolutions will need to lower expectations significantly or consider a different GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how the Ryzen 7 5700 behaves relative to other processors with comparable average scores. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530 on average, a delta of -0.1% relative to the Ryzen 7 5700. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U posts 25485, a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H achieves 25550, also within 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U rounds out the group at 25446, a delta of 0.3%. These processors are all within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 7 5700, meaning any CPU performance in Greedfall would be nearly indistinguishable among them. If a user swapped the Ryzen 7 5700 for any of these alternatives, frame rates would shift by less than 1%.

On the GPU side, the Arc B390's nearest rivals follow a similar pattern. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, a delta of 1.3%, and the GeForce 800M scores 1460, a delta of 1.5%. The GeForce GT 625 OEM posts 1446 at 2.5%. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 at 2.7%. None of these GPUs outperform the Arc B390 by more than 3%. In Greedfall, swapping the Arc B390 for any of these would produce nearly identical results. The GT 520MX, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710 are all older discrete parts, and the data suggests they would deliver similar average frame rates within a few percent.

For a user considering alternatives, the practical takeaway is that the CPU is not the bottleneck. Upgrading the GPU to something with a higher benchmark score would yield the most benefit in Greedfall, while CPU swaps among the listed rivals would have negligible impact.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5700 and the Arc B390 is strongly skewed toward the GPU in Greedfall. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 60 FPS on High, 66 FPS on Medium, and 84 FPS on Low. The spread from Low to High at 1080p is 24 FPS, indicating that graphics settings have a significant effect on frame rates. At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 58 FPS, High falls to 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 27 FPS. At 4K, the differences are even more pronounced, but all settings remain below playable levels, capping out at 35 FPS on Low.

Resolution scaling matters far more than the CPU's capabilities. Moving from 1080p to 1440p drops the High preset from 60 FPS to 42 FPS, a loss of 18 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High drops the average from 42 FPS to 25 FPS. The CPU, with its 16 threads and a PassMark multi-thread score of 24303, is not the limiting factor in these transitions. The GPU, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482, is responsible for the frame rate collapse at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the CPU maintains its role as a stable platform across all settings. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance, as measured by a Geekbench single-core score of 1907 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, is more than enough for Greedfall's demands. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most likely to bottleneck, the system reaches 84 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU, however, saturates quickly. At 1440p Medium, the average is 46 FPS, and at 4K Medium it falls to 27 FPS. The pattern is consistent: the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, and the CPU's contribution is secondary.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B390 run Greedfall at 1920x1080p with High settings?

A: Yes, the combo achieves an average FPS of 60 FPS at 1920x1080p on High. The Medium preset yields 66 FPS, and Low reaches 84 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 38 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

A: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080p on this combo?

A: The best settings for 1920x1080p is High, with an average FPS of 60. Medium and Low are also playable, but they do not improve the experience beyond what High delivers at the 60 FPS threshold.

A: Can this combo reach 60 FPS at 2560x1440p?

A: No, the highest average at 2560x1440p is 58 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High produces 42 FPS, Medium 46 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS.

A: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440p on this combo?

A: There is no playable settings at 2560x1440p, as all presets fall below 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS short of the playable threshold.

A: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710. Its performance is within 3% of all its nearest rivals.

A: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU scores in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. The frame rates drop sharply with resolution increases, indicating GPU limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best. Low settings produce an average FPS of 84, with no min or max values recorded. Medium settings yield 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76 FPS. High settings produce 60 FPS on average, again without min or max values. Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS on average, which is below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decline noticeably. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS short of the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 27 FPS. No min or max values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low settings average 35 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 32 FPS, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. No setting at 4K reaches even half of the 60 FPS target.

The data shows a clear pattern: the frame rate drops by roughly 30% when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings, and another 40% when moving from 1440p to 4K. The GPU's limited fill rate and compute capacity, reflected in its 60 GPixel/s pixel rate and 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 performance, cannot sustain high resolutions in Greedfall.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average FPS of 60. Medium also qualifies with 66 FPS, and Low reaches 84 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it averages 38 FPS.

At 2560x1440, no preset meets the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 58 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS, High 42 FPS, and Ultra 27 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best available preset is Low at 35 FPS, but it falls far short of the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 27 FPS, High 25 FPS, and Ultra 16 FPS. There are no playable settings at 1440p or 4K for this combo in Greedfall. The system is effectively limited to 1080p gaming, and users seeking higher resolutions will need a more powerful GPU.