Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a desktop configuration that was measured directly in Greedfall, with the database recording average frame rates across four quality presets at three resolutions. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics component, with the Arc B370 ranking in the 5th percentile among all tested GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 7700 sits in the 87th percentile among CPUs. This combination produces playable results only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings, where the average frame rate reaches or exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. At higher resolutions, the system falls short of the playability target across all presets, making it a configuration suited primarily for 1080p gaming in this Action RPG.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 60 FPS, which exactly meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The recorded minimum frame rate is 51 FPS, and the maximum is 69 FPS, indicating that while the average is playable, there can be dips below the target during intense scenes.

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this configuration achieves a playable frame rate?

A: The highest resolution with any playable settings is 1920x1080. At this resolution, both Low and Medium presets produce average frame rates at or above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best recorded average is 53 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and at 3840x2160, all presets remain well below playable levels.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 with 1168 (1.4% lower). These are all older or lower-end parts, indicating the Arc B370 performs in a similar class to those legacy GPUs.

Q: What is the best preset for this system at 1920x1080 if the goal is maximum visual quality while staying playable?

A: The best playable preset at 1920x1080 is Medium, which delivers an average of 60 FPS. High settings produce 54 FPS on average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS. Medium is the most demanding preset that maintains the required frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the frame rates seen in Greedfall?

A: The data points to the GPU as the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081 and ranks in the 87th percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. The frame rate scaling across resolutions, from 76 FPS at 1080p Low to 31 FPS at 4K Low, shows a heavy dependence on resolution, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: Does this system achieve 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with any settings?

A: No. At 2560x1440, the highest recorded average frame rate is 53 FPS on Low settings. Medium produces 41 FPS, High produces 38 FPS, and Ultra produces 24 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS playability threshold, so the verdict for this resolution lists no playable settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for how this specific CPU and GPU combination behaves compared to other hardware pairings. For the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, the closest comparable processors by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 with an average score of 40048 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 221E with 40144 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 with 40246 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i9-13905H with 40313 (0.6% higher). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Greedfall. The Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, place it firmly in a performance tier where CPU bottlenecks are unlikely to manifest at the frame rates this GPU can deliver.

For the Intel Arc B370, the situation is markedly different. Its average benchmark score of 1184 places it alongside legacy GPUs such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% lower). These rivals are all from previous generations and represent a similar level of graphics throughput. A system swapping the Arc B370 for any of these GPUs would likely show very similar frame rates in Greedfall, with the differences being within the margin of measurement error. The Arc B370's specifications, including 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz, produce a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, all of which align with this legacy performance tier.

The practical implication is that users considering this configuration should expect GPU-bound behavior consistent with those older cards. The CPU is vastly more capable than the GPU, so any upgrade path would involve replacing or supplementing the graphics solution to achieve higher resolutions or presets. Within the database's tested combinations, the Ryzen 7 7700's rivals would not change the outcome, as the bottleneck remains the Arc B370. Similarly, swapping the Arc B370 for one of its nearest rivals would produce nearly identical results, since the score differences are negligible. This pairing represents a system where the processor is overqualified for the graphics workload, and the overall gaming experience is dictated almost entirely by the GPU's capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured frame rates reveal a clear picture of what this configuration can deliver at each resolution in Greedfall. The playability threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the data shows which presets meet that target.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a playable average frame rate. The Low preset delivers 31 FPS, Medium delivers 25 FPS (with a minimum of 21 and maximum of 28), High delivers 22 FPS, and Ultra drops to 14 FPS. The best settings at 4K would be Low, simply because it offers the highest frame rate, but at 31 FPS it remains far below the 60 FPS target. The verdict for this resolution confirms that no playable settings exist, and the best settings field is null because even the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS cannot be identified when none qualify.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but still falls short of playability. The Low preset produces 53 FPS, Medium produces 41 FPS (with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 48), High produces 38 FPS, and Ultra produces 24 FPS. The closest to the 60 FPS target is Low at 53 FPS, but since it does not reach the threshold, the verdict again lists no playable settings. The best settings field remains null, as there is no preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the configuration finally finds playable territory. The Low preset delivers 76 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings deliver exactly 60 FPS on average, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. High settings drop to 54 FPS, which is below the threshold, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 60 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p gaming, as it provides the best visual quality while still meeting the playability criterion. The verdict for 1920x1080 confirms that Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best settings option and an average frame rate of 60 FPS at that preset.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, Low at 1080p offers a more comfortable margin at 76 FPS. For those who want higher quality, Medium is the ceiling. High and Ultra are not recommended at any resolution, as they consistently fall below the 60 FPS target even at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset achieves an average frame rate of 60 FPS or higher. The best recorded result at 4K is 31 FPS on Low settings, which is less than half the target. At 2560x1440, the outcome is the same, with no playable settings available. The highest average at this resolution is 53 FPS on Low, which still falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The system only becomes playable at 1920x1080, where the Low preset delivers 76 FPS and the Medium preset delivers exactly 60 FPS.

The database lists the playable settings for 1920x1080 as Low and Medium, with Medium designated as the best settings option, delivering an average of 60 FPS. This means that to play Greedfall with this hardware, users must run the game at 1080p and select either Low or Medium quality. High settings at 1080p produce 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and Ultra produces 35 FPS. The verdict is clear: this is a 1080p gaming configuration for Greedfall, and even then, it is limited to medium-quality presets to maintain a consistent 60 FPS average.

Given that the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile among all tested GPUs, this result is expected. The Arc B370 is positioned at the very low end of the performance spectrum, and Greedfall, while not a particularly demanding title by modern standards, still requires more graphics throughput than this part can provide at higher resolutions. The CPU, by contrast, is more than capable, ranking in the 87th percentile, so it is not the limiting factor. Any user considering this setup for Greedfall should plan for 1080p gameplay with medium settings as the practical ceiling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded frame rates across resolutions and presets provide insight into which component dominates performance in Greedfall. The scaling pattern is telling: at Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 76 FPS at 1920x1080 to 53 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 31 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a reduction of 30% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42% when moving from 1440p to 4K. Such steep declines with increasing resolution are characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the graphics processor must render more pixels and the CPU is left with spare capacity.

The same pattern appears at other presets. At Medium settings, the frame rate falls from 60 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 1440p (a 32% drop) and then to 25 FPS at 4K (a 39% drop). At High settings, the progression is from 54 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 1440p (a 30% drop) and then to 22 FPS at 4K (a 42% drop). At Ultra settings, the numbers are 35 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p (a 31% drop), and 14 FPS at 4K (a 42% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across all presets reinforces the conclusion that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, which points to the GPU as the primary constraint.

The CPU's role becomes evident when comparing presets at a fixed resolution. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average frame rate from 76 FPS to 60 FPS, a 21% decrease. Moving from Medium to High reduces it further to 54 FPS, a 10% decrease, and from High to Ultra to 35 FPS, a 35% decrease. These preset changes affect both CPU and GPU workload, but the fact that the system can still hit 60 FPS at Medium suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p. The Ryzen 7 7700's high single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a 3dmark single-thread score of 1049 and a cinebench r23 multicore score of 18760, indicate it has ample headroom for this game's CPU demands.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's influence diminishes further. The GPU is forced to work harder, and the frame rates drop regardless of how capable the CPU is. For example, at 2560x1440, the difference between Low and Medium is 12 FPS (53 to 41), and at 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Medium is 6 FPS (31 to 25). The shrinking absolute differences at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU is becoming the sole bottleneck, with CPU performance playing a negligible role. In summary, the data shows that the GPU is the dominant component for Greedfall at all resolutions, and the CPU's contribution is secondary, only mattering at lower resolutions where the GPU can keep up.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database's collection of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 ranks at position 3416 out of 3703 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, a reflection of the Arc B370's very low graphics performance. The GPU's average benchmark score of 1184 and its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs drag the overall combo down, despite the CPU's strong showing with an average benchmark score of 40081 and an 87th percentile ranking.

The ranking underscores the imbalance of this pairing. The Ryzen 7 7700 is a high-performance desktop processor, with 8 cores, 16 threads, a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and a TDP of 65 W, making it suitable for demanding workloads. However, when paired with a GPU that ranks in the 5th percentile, the combined system's gaming performance is severely limited. In Greedfall, this results in a combo that can only manage 1080p gaming at medium settings, which is consistent with its low rank.

The rank of 3416 out of 3703 means that the vast majority of tested combinations outperform this setup in this game. This is not surprising given the GPU's position relative to its rivals, all of which are legacy parts with similar scores. The combo's performance is effectively capped by the Arc B370, and no amount of CPU capability can compensate for the graphics bottleneck. Users looking at this rank should understand that while the CPU is a strong component, the overall system is not well suited for Greedfall at higher resolutions or presets. The data indicates that this combo is best viewed as a low-end gaming configuration, suitable only for 1080p with modest settings, and its rank reflects that reality.