Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a split verdict in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. At 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the pairing comfortably clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on High, Low, and Medium presets, but at 3840x2160, no settings achieve playable performance. The data shows a system that is well-suited for mainstream and high-refresh 1080p gaming, strong for 1440p, and simply out of its depth at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database places the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X in the 87th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rivals are a tight cluster of modern processors, all within half a percentage point of its score. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, a delta of just 0.3% behind; the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, 0.4% behind; and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, also 0.4% behind. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% ahead of the 5900X. For a game like Greedfall, which relies on the CPU for AI and game logic, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and minimum frame rates. The differences are so small that they would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay; benchmark results indicate a user swapping between these chips would see no meaningful change in Greedfall performance.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest neighbors include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (0.1% behind), and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (0.1% ahead). Further out are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% behind) and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% ahead). The Arc B570’s position is interesting: it is flanked by a mobile RTX 3070 and a previous-generation desktop Arc A750. In Greedfall, a user with an RTX 3070 Mobile or an Arc A750 would see nearly identical average FPS at every resolution and preset combination. The Quadro M4000M and R9 M390X, while close in synthetic benchmarks, are older architectures; their real-world driver support for a 2019 title may vary, but the raw compute data suggests similar ceiling. The practical takeaway is that the Arc B570 behaves like a mid-range graphics card, roughly equivalent to a desktop Arc A750 or a mobile RTX 3070, making those the most sensible comparison points for Greedfall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities in Greedfall. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 92 FPS average. Dropping to Low settings at the same resolution jumps to 130 FPS, a 41% increase. The delta between High and Medium at 1080p is smaller: 92 to 102 FPS, which is a 10.9% gain. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary limiter when settings rise, but the CPU has enough headroom to push much higher frame rates when the graphics load is light. The 130 FPS Low result is telling: it shows the Ryzen 9 5900X can feed the Arc B570 well beyond the 60 FPS threshold, but the GPU’s pixel throughput caps performance as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop proportionally. At High settings, the average is 64 FPS, which is 30.4% lower than the 1080p High result. At Low settings, the 1440p average is 90 FPS, a 30.8% drop from 1080p Low. The consistency of this ~30% reduction across Low and High presets suggests that the GPU is now the dominant bottleneck at 1440p; the CPU is no longer able to compensate for the increased pixel count. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 71 FPS, which is 30.6% lower than the 1080p Medium result of 102 FPS. The uniform scaling across presets points to a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads are not the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes critical. High settings produce an average of 38 FPS, which is 40.6% lower than the 1440p High result. Low settings at 4K average 54 FPS, a 40% drop from 1440p Low. The Medium preset at 4K averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 24 FPS. The GPU is now overwhelmingly the bottleneck; the CPU’s performance is nearly irrelevant at this resolution. The data indicates that for Greedfall, the Arc B570 is the sole determinant of playability at 4K, while the Ryzen 9 5900X provides ample headroom at 1080p and sufficient support at 1440p. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, a classic pattern in gaming benchmarks.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations for Greedfall, this pairing ranks 2979 out of 3703 combos. That places it in the bottom 19.5% of tested systems, which might seem surprising given its solid 1080p and 1440p results. The low rank is explained by the fact that the database includes many high-end configurations, and the Arc B570 is a mid-range GPU. The 5900X is a strong CPU, ranking in the 87th percentile, but the combination’s overall rank is dragged down by the GPU’s 65th percentile standing.

The rank suggests that while this system is perfectly capable of running Greedfall at mainstream resolutions, it is not competitive with top-tier combos that feature flagship GPUs. A system with a similar CPU but a higher-end graphics card would rank significantly better. Conversely, a system with a weaker CPU but a stronger GPU would likely also outperform this combo in Greedfall, since the game’s GPU demands are steep at high resolutions. The 2979th rank serves as a warning: this is a mid-pack performer, not a high-end rig. However, the rank does not tell the whole story, because the measured FPS shows that the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p on multiple presets. Rankings aggregate all resolutions, and the 4K failures pull the position down considerably.

The Verdict

The question is whether this PC can run Greedfall. The answer is yes, but with clear limitations. At 1920x1080, the system is playable on High, Low, and Medium presets, with the best playable setting being High at 92 FPS average. At 2560x1440, it is also playable on High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 64 FPS average. The 60 FPS playable threshold is cleared comfortably in both cases. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable; the best result is Low at 54 FPS average, which is below the threshold, and High yields only 38 FPS. Ultra at 4K is a slideshow at 24 FPS.

For a user with a 1080p monitor, this is a strong performer. High settings at 92 FPS provides a smooth experience, and even Ultra at 59 FPS is just one frame short of the playable threshold, though it is not listed as playable. For a 1440p monitor, High at 64 FPS is playable, but there is little headroom; a busy scene could dip toward the 60 FPS line, as the Medium preset’s minimum is exactly 60 FPS. For a 4K display, the system is not viable for Greedfall at any settings. The verdict is clear: this combo is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine for this game, but not a 4K solution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 130 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117. High settings average 92 FPS. Ultra settings average 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The spread from Low to Ultra is 71 FPS, showing a wide range of performance depending on graphics load.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 90 FPS. Medium settings average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81. High settings average 64 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 49 FPS, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a constraint.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 54 FPS. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 48. High settings average 38 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 24 FPS average. No preset at 4K reaches the 60 FPS threshold; the highest average is 54 FPS at Low, which is 10% below playable.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces the average FPS by roughly 30-40%, regardless of preset. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data at every resolution, revealing that the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 87, at 1440p Medium is 60, and at 4K Medium is 36. This degradation suggests that the Arc B570’s 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute is insufficient for the pixel workload.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 92 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS, and Low averages 130 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 59 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X or Intel Arc B570 the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 2560x1440. The FPS drops by approximately 30% from 1080p to 1440p across Low, Medium, and High presets, indicating the CPU has sufficient headroom and the graphics card determines performance.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: High is the best playable setting at 1440p, with an average FPS of 64. Low and Medium are also playable, with averages of 90 and 71 FPS respectively. Ultra is not playable, averaging 41 FPS.

Q: Why does the combo rank 2979 out of 3703 if it can hit 92 FPS at 1080p?

A: The rank aggregates performance across all resolutions. The complete failure at 3840x2160, where no preset reaches 60 FPS, pulls the overall rank down significantly. The GPU’s 65th percentile standing also limits the combo compared to systems with higher-end graphics cards.

Q: Are there any settings where the system exceeds 100 FPS?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 130. At 1080p with Medium settings, the average is 102 FPS. No other resolution or preset combination exceeds 100 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, a delta of -0.1%. This means the Arc A750 is marginally faster in synthetic tests, but the difference is negligible for Greedfall.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 36 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 60 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 87 FPS.