Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a compelling mid-range configuration for Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. Measured data shows this combo handles the game well at mainstream resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains a challenge. The benchmark results indicate a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's strong single-threaded performance ensures high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data reveals a steep performance cliff as settings increase. The Low preset delivers an average of 61 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings drop to 48 FPS average, with measured minimums at 41 FPS and maximums at 55 FPS, indicating noticeable frame pacing issues. High settings average 43 FPS, while Ultra falls to 28 FPS, making it entirely unplayable at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra is a substantial 33 FPS, suggesting that the Arc B580's 12 GB memory and 192-bit bus are insufficient for the higher texture and shading demands at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the picture improves significantly. Low settings achieve 102 FPS average, while Medium delivers 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, providing a smooth experience with only minor dips. High settings reach 73 FPS average, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target. Ultra, however, drops to 46 FPS, rendering it unplayable. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 27 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces effects that the GPU cannot sustain.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo excels across all settings. Low settings produce 147 FPS average, Medium hits 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS, and High reaches 105 FPS. Even Ultra, the most demanding preset, averages 67 FPS, which clears the playable threshold by 7 FPS. The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy, with Low being the fastest and Ultra the slowest, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 80 FPS, far larger than at higher resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU have enough headroom to fully utilize the settings, whereas at 4K, the GPU saturates early.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 is 61 on Low, which is 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra settings all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 48, 43, and 28 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings provide the best visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS, with an average of 73 FPS. Medium settings are also viable at 80 FPS, but High offers a better balance of fidelity and performance. Ultra is not recommended, as it only averages 46 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 powerful enough for 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 67 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is 7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, making it playable, though with less headroom than lower presets. Low, Medium, and High all exceed 100 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among other tested configurations?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 2787 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects its ability to handle the game at lower resolutions but not consistently at 4K Ultra.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the minimum is 41 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 68 FPS. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 98 FPS. These figures show that frame dips become more pronounced at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck more at 4K?

A: The data implies the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the average FPS drops dramatically from 61 on Low to 28 on Ultra. The CPU's performance is likely sufficient, given its high single-thread score, but the Arc B580 cannot maintain 60 FPS beyond Low settings at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2787 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, which places it in the 75th percentile of all configurations tested. This ranking indicates that while the combo is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The data suggests that the ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's limitations at 4K, as the CPU's benchmark scores are strong.

The CPU alone achieves an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (avg score 69875, delta 0.2%), Intel Core i7-14700KF (avg score 70163, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (avg score 69515, delta 0.7%), and Intel Core i7-14700K (avg score 69355, delta 0.9%). These deltas are all within 1%, indicating that the 9700F performs nearly identically to these high-end chips in synthetic tests.

The GPU, on the other hand, has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (avg score 23061, delta -0.2%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (avg score 22895, delta 0.6%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (avg score 23172, delta -0.7%), and NVIDIA P106-100 (avg score 23249, delta -1%). The small deltas suggest that the Arc B580's raw compute performance is comparable to these older or lower-tier cards, which explains why it struggles with 4K Ultra in Greedfall.

The combination's rank of 2787 out of 3703 suggests that many other combos perform better, likely due to more powerful GPUs. However, the data shows that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo is more than adequate, as it can achieve 60 FPS or higher on most presets.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall at 60 FPS or higher in several configurations. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 67 FPS, High at 105 FPS, Medium at 115 FPS, and Low at 147 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, as it provides a wide range of options for the user.

At 2560x1440, the combo remains playable on High, Low, and Medium settings. High averages 73 FPS, which is 13 FPS above the threshold, while Medium and Low reach 80 and 102 FPS respectively. Ultra is not playable at 46 FPS. For users with 1440p monitors, High settings offer the best experience.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 61 FPS. This is a marginal pass, and any demanding scene could push it below 60 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra are all unplayable. Therefore, this PC is not recommended for 4K gaming unless the user is willing to compromise heavily on visual quality.

The data indicates that the combo's sweet spot is 1080p, where it can handle the highest settings with ease. At 1440p, it performs well but with limitations on Ultra. At 4K, it is only suitable for Low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, Intel Core i7-14700KF, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and Intel Core i7-14700K. All of these chips have average benchmark scores within 1% of the 9700F, meaning they would deliver nearly identical performance in Greedfall. The Ryzen 9 7940HX is a mobile chip, but its score of 69875 is only 0.2% lower, making it a viable alternative for a laptop configuration. The Intel Core i7-14700KF and i7-14700K are desktop parts with scores of 70163 and 69355 respectively, offering essentially the same level of performance.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and NVIDIA P106-100. The RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 are both older NVIDIA cards, but their scores are within 1% of the Arc B580, suggesting they would produce similar frame rates in Greedfall. The RX 580 2048SP is a much older card, yet its score of 23061 is nearly identical, indicating that the Arc B580's performance is not a significant upgrade over previous generations in this title. The P106-100 is a mining-specific card, unlikely to be used by gamers, but its score of 23249 is the highest among the rivals.

These alternatives suggest that users with an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 would see similar results in Greedfall, meaning the Arc B580 is a competitive option for this game, but it does not offer a generational leap in performance. The CPU alternatives all provide comparable results, so the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than gaming performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which achieves an average FPS of 61. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, but it is a close call, with only 1 FPS of headroom. Users seeking a stable experience might consider capping the frame rate to avoid dips.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, with an average FPS of 73. This provides 13 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safer choice than Low or Medium. Medium averages 80 FPS, but High offers better visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, with an average FPS of 67. This is the highest settings option, and while it only has 7 FPS of headroom, it is still above the threshold. For users who prefer a more stable frame rate, High settings at 105 FPS would be a better choice, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS.

The data suggests that the combo's performance scales predictably: as resolution increases, the best playable preset becomes less demanding. At 1080p, Ultra is viable; at 1440p, High is the limit; at 4K, Low is the only option.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's performance is more relevant, as the frame rates are high enough to be limited by the processor's ability to feed the GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 ensure that it can handle the game's AI and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The GPU, while capable, is not fully saturated at this resolution, as evidenced by the 147 FPS on Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The frame rates drop to 102 FPS on Low and 73 FPS on High, indicating that the Arc B580's compute resources are becoming more utilized. The CPU still has headroom, as the 9700F's performance is sufficient for the lower frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 56 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The frame rates drop to 61 FPS on Low and 28 FPS on Ultra, showing that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel and texture demands. The CPU's role diminishes, as it is not the bottleneck at these low frame rates. The scaling between resolutions indicates that the GPU's performance degrades more steeply than the CPU's, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

The data implies that for this game, the GPU is the primary component to upgrade if users want to play at 4K, while the CPU is more than adequate for 1080p and 1440p. The CPU's nearest rivals all have similar benchmark scores, so upgrading the GPU would yield larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU.