Greedfall

Greedfall is an action RPG from 2019, and the recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with the Intel Arc B390 shows a system that is extremely limited by its graphics component. The data indicates this combination is only playable at 1080p, with all higher resolutions falling short of the 60 FPS threshold. Benchmark results show that the most demanding preset to stay at or above 60 FPS at 1920x1080 is the High preset, which averages exactly 60 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves the target frame rate, making this a 1080p-only configuration for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows that the High preset is the most demanding option that maintains an average of 60 FPS. The measured average FPS for this setting is exactly 60, which meets the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 66 FPS, meaning all three of these settings are viable at this resolution. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 38 FPS, which is not playable. The database records the best playable setting at 1080p as High, with an average FPS of 60.

For 2560x1440, the data shows no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is just below the target, while Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. Since none of these meet the playable threshold, there is no recommended setting at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. The Low preset averages 35 FPS, Medium averages 27 FPS, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. None of these come close to the 60 FPS target, confirming that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Arc B390 in the 9th percentile of all tested GPUs, which is a very low ranking. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463 versus the Arc B390's 1482, a delta of 1.3%. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, a delta of 1.5%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a delta of 2.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, a delta of 2.7%. These deltas are all within 3%, meaning the Arc B390 performs essentially on par with these older, low-end mobile and desktop graphics chips. In practical terms, this GPU is comparable to entry-level hardware from a previous generation, and its performance in Greedfall reflects that classification.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, a much stronger position. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with an average score of 69875, a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-14700KF with 70163, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a delta of 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, a delta of 0.9%. These four processors are all within 1% of the Ryzen 7 9700F's average score of 69996, indicating that any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Greedfall. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; the GPU is.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best recorded average FPS is 35 on the Low preset, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages only 16 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the threshold, averaging 84 and 66 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the low frame rates at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. At 2560x1440, even the Low preset only averages 58 FPS, which is just below the target, indicating the graphics hardware cannot keep pace with the CPU.

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

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482. Its closest competitors include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M at 1460, with performance deltas of 1.3% and 1.5% respectively. All nearest rivals are within 3% of its score.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 84, achieved at 1920x1080 on the Low preset. The Medium preset averages 66 FPS, and the High preset averages 60 FPS.

Q: Does the Ultra preset ever reach playable frame rates?

A: No. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 38 FPS. At 2560x1440, it averages 27 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it averages 16 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Greedfall, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution is straightforward: at 1920x1080, the system is playable on the High, Medium, and Low presets, with the High preset being the most demanding playable option at exactly 60 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, as every preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The strongest result is at 1080p Low, where the average FPS reaches 84, providing a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 66, still playable, and at High, it sits precisely at 60. The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution. For a smooth experience, users should stay at 1080p and choose between Low, Medium, or High depending on their preference for visual fidelity versus performance headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a severe imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this configuration. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end processor, ranking in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Arc B390, by contrast, ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with a measured 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This disparity means the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the frame rate limitations in Greedfall.

At 1920x1080, the scaling across presets shows the GPU's constraints. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS, and High averages 60 FPS. This step-down pattern from Low to High, a drop of 24 FPS, is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is only 26 FPS lower than at 1080p Low. This moderate decrease suggests the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 35 FPS, a further 23 FPS drop, confirming that resolution scaling hits the GPU hard.

The CPU's role is less visible in the data because it is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 9700F's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a delta of -0.2%, would produce nearly identical results. The recorded frame rates are consistent with a GPU that is saturated, not a CPU that is bottlenecked. At 1080p Low, the 84 FPS average likely represents the GPU's maximum output, not the CPU's limit. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rate would remain similar across resolutions, but the data shows significant drops as resolution increases, pointing squarely at the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3291 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 11% of all recorded configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking. The CPU's strong performance, in the 94th percentile, does little to boost the combo because the GPU caps the overall experience.

The rank of 3291 reflects the fact that most other tested hardware combinations deliver better frame rates. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GT 710, are also low-end parts, and the Arc B390 is only slightly faster than them. This positions the combo as one of the weaker options for this game. The data indicates that the CPU is a capable component, but pairing it with a GPU in the 9th percentile results in a system that can only handle older or less demanding titles at modest settings. For Greedfall, the combo is playable only at 1080p with reduced settings, and it cannot handle higher resolutions or the Ultra preset. The ranking accurately reflects this limitation, showing that users seeking a smoother experience would need a more powerful graphics card.