Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers strong 1080p and 1440p performance in Greedfall, but the 4K experience falls short of the 60 FPS threshold across all tested presets. Benchmark data shows the pairing is well-suited for high-refresh gaming at mainstream resolutions, with the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance and the GPU’s balanced rasterization capabilities aligning neatly with the game’s demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1920x1080?

A: High settings run at 92 FPS on average, which is the best playable configuration. Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this PC handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 54 FPS, and Medium falls to 42 FPS. No preset clears the 60 FPS mark at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37,943 on average, which is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i9-14901E (37,911), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37,904), and Intel Core 5 211E (37,829). It sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance class relative to other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B570 ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. It performs within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: The data shows a minimum of 60 FPS, with an average of 71 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. This makes Medium a safe choice for consistent frame pacing at 1440p.

Q: Which component is more important for performance at 1440p?

A: The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 2560x1440, the drop from Low (90 FPS) to Ultra (41 FPS) demonstrates heavy GPU scaling, while the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1,280 indicates it can feed the GPU effectively at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 9700X and Arc B570 shifts noticeably as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,280, Geekbench single-core of 3,023) ensures the GPU is well-fed, allowing the Arc B570 to stretch its legs. The frame rate drops from 130 FPS at Low to 92 FPS at High, a 29% reduction, then falls further to 59 FPS at Ultra. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, both components contribute meaningfully, but the GPU’s fill rate and shading capacity (11.52 TFLOPS FP32) become the primary bottleneck as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more dominant. The Arc B570’s 380 GB/s memory bandwidth and 10 GB GDDR6 buffer handle the higher pixel count, but the scaling is steeper: Low runs at 90 FPS, Medium at 71 FPS, High at 64 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 41 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 54%, compared to 55% at 1080p — similar relative scaling, but the absolute numbers show the GPU is working harder at 1440p. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads (3DMark max threads score of 9,771) do not appear to be a constraint, as the frame rates track closely with GPU workload expectations.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The Arc B570 manages only 54 FPS at Low and 38 FPS at High, with Ultra dropping to 24 FPS. The 4K resolution requires 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p, and the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 200 GPixel/s pixel rate simply cannot keep pace. The CPU’s role here is minimal — even the most demanding CPU scenarios in this game are unlikely to stress the Ryzen 7 9700X, given its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,485 and PassMark multithread score of 37,161. The data confirms that for Greedfall, the Arc B570 dictates playability at 4K, while the CPU provides ample headroom at all resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700X delivers an average benchmark score of 37,943, which is statistically indistinguishable from the Intel Core i9-14901E (37,911, 0.1% slower) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37,904, 0.1% slower). The Intel Core 5 211E trails by a mere 0.3% with a score of 37,829, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is 0.4% behind at 37,804. In practice, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall, meaning the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than gaming performance.

On the GPU side, the Arc B570’s average score of 20,556 places it in a tight cluster with several alternatives. The Intel Arc A750 is essentially a match, scoring 20,582 (0.1% faster), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile comes in at 20,534 (0.1% slower). The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20,662 (0.5% faster) and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% slower at 20,480. For Greedfall specifically, these GPUs would all land within a few frames per second of each other at any given resolution and preset, making the Arc B570 a representative sample of this performance tier. Gamers with any of these cards should expect similar playability: solid 1080p and 1440p performance, but 4K remains out of reach for 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K gaming is not viable at the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on Low (130 FPS), Medium (102 FPS), and High (92 FPS) presets, with only Ultra falling short at 59 FPS. The 2560x1440 results are equally encouraging: Low runs at 90 FPS, Medium at 71 FPS, and High at 64 FPS, all above the playability threshold. The story changes completely at 3840x2160, where the best achievable frame rate is 54 FPS on Low settings, and Ultra drops to a slideshow-like 24 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1920x1080 High is the best playable setting at 92 FPS, and 2560x1440 High is the best playable setting at 64 FPS. No settings are playable at 3840x2160. The Arc B570’s 10 GB memory and 160-bit bus are sufficient for 1440p, but the 4K workload exceeds its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p with High presets, this combo delivers a smooth experience. For 4K enthusiasts, the data suggests looking elsewhere or accepting sub-60 FPS frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, the Ryzen 7 9700X + Arc B570 pairing ranks 2,979 out of 3,703 total combos. This places it in the lower 20% of all tested systems, which may seem surprising given the playable 1080p and 1440p results. However, this ranking reflects the full spectrum of hardware tested, including high-end GPUs that can handle 4K Ultra settings. The combo’s percentile position is more a commentary on the Arc B570’s mid-range standing (65th percentile of all GPUs) than on any CPU deficiency — the Ryzen 7 9700X sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

The rank of 2,979 suggests that while this system is far from the top of the leaderboard, it is not at the very bottom either. The 4K results drag the overall ranking down, as many competing combos in the database likely pair stronger GPUs with similar CPUs. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo would rank much higher relative to the playability threshold, but the composite ranking weights all resolutions equally. For context, the 724 combos ranked below this one would include systems with weaker CPUs or GPUs that struggle even at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is High, with an average of 92 FPS. Medium runs at 102 FPS and Low at 130 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. Ultra is technically playable at 59 FPS, but it falls just short of the 60 FPS requirement.

For 2560x1440, High is again the best playable preset, averaging 64 FPS. Medium is also viable at 71 FPS, and Low runs at 90 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium is 60 FPS, which means frame drops could occasionally touch the threshold, but the average stays comfortably above. High settings at 1440p provide a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, though the 64 FPS average leaves less headroom than the 1080p result.

At 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS requirement. The closest option is Low at 54 FPS, which is playable in a casual sense but fails the strict threshold. Medium drops to 42 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 24 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this hardware would require either a reduction in resolution or acceptance of sub-60 FPS performance. For the best experience, users should stick to 1440p High or 1080p Ultra, depending on their preference for resolution versus visual detail.