Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the Intel Arc B580 is a desktop combination aimed at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p play in Greedfall, an Action RPG released on 2019-09-09. The CPU, a 12-core/24-thread Zen 3 part with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, carries a launch MSRP of $549; the GPU, a 12 GB GDDR6 Arc B580 with a 2670 MHz clock and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, has a launch MSRP of 249 USD. Measured frame rates show that the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p for most presets, but falls short at 4K across all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset reports average FPS for each resolution and preset combination; minimum and maximum frame times were not recorded. The following table lists all measured averages.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 43.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 58.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 44.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 28.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 74.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 104.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 43.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 103.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 147.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 114.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 70.1 |

At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is substantial: the average FPS falls from 147.1 to 70.1, yet even the most demanding preset remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1440p, the same preset progression drops from 104.2 (Low) to 43.7 (Ultra), with only Ultra falling below 60. At 4K, the highest recorded average is 58.0 on Low settings, which is still below the 60 FPS line, and every other preset sits even lower—High at 43.3, Medium at 44.4, and Ultra at 28.9.

The resolution scaling is consistent: at High settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average from 103.9 to 74.9, and further to 43.3 at 4K. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as pixel count rises, a point explored later in the CPU/GPU roles section.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. Based on the measured averages, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution is:

• 3840x2160: No preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 58.0, which is still below the threshold.
• 2560x1440: High settings deliver 74.9 FPS and are the most demanding playable preset. Medium (81.5) and Low (104.2) also exceed 60, but High offers the highest visual quality while staying above the line.
• 1920x1080: Ultra settings achieve 70.1 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset. All other presets—Low (147.1), Medium (114.7), and High (103.9)—are also above 60.

For users prioritizing visual fidelity, 1080p Ultra and 1440p High are the sweet spots. At 4K, the system cannot sustain a playable frame rate regardless of settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU, based on aggregate benchmark scores, provide context for how other hardware might behave in this game. These components have average scores within 1% of the tested parts, suggesting similar overall compute capability, though actual game performance can vary due to driver and architecture differences.

CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, avg score 41376):

• Intel Core Ultra 7 366H – avg score 41263, delta +0.3%
• Intel Core Ultra 7 356H – avg score 41215, delta +0.4%
• AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 – avg score 41208, delta +0.4%
• Intel Core i7-14650HX – avg score 41576, delta -0.5%

GPU (Intel Arc B580, avg score 23021):

• 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%
• NVIDIA P106-100 – avg score 23249, delta -1.0%

These deltas are small, so a system built with any of these alternative CPUs or GPUs would likely produce frame rates close to those measured here, assuming the rest of the platform is similar. The RTX 3080 and RX 580 2048SP are particularly close to the Arc B580 in aggregate score, which might surprise given their generational differences, but the benchmark data places them in the same performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 58.0 on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets are lower, with High at 43.3, Medium at 44.4, and Ultra at 28.9.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings, with an average of 74.9 FPS, is the most demanding preset that stays above 60. Medium (81.5) and Low (104.2) also exceed the threshold, but High provides the best visual quality within the playable range.

Q: What is the best preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings achieve 70.1 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset. All presets—Low (147.1), Medium (114.7), and High (103.9)—are above 60.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376. It is within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41576) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41263), Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41215), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41208).

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested systems?

A: It ranks 2813 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the lower quartile of the database. This means it outperforms only a minority of the systems tested.

Q: What are the percentile rankings of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU’s higher percentile suggests it is a stronger relative performer than the GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiter in Greedfall, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU, with 12 cores and 24 threads, has strong multi-threaded capabilities—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262 and a Passmark multithread score of 39002—and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, by contrast, is in the 68th percentile and has a much lower relative standing.

The resolution scaling confirms this imbalance. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 103.9 at 1080p to 74.9 at 1440p and then to 43.3 at 4K. This steep decline as pixel count increases is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution in the same way; its frame time contribution remains relatively constant, so the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

Further evidence comes from the preset scaling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 147.1 versus 70.1—a large gap that reflects the GPU’s ability to handle the extra shading and texture work. At 4K, the same preset range only spans 58.0 to 28.9, showing that even the lowest settings cannot compensate for the raw pixel throughput required. The CPU is unlikely to be the constraint at any resolution, given its high aggregate scores and the fact that even at 1080p Low the system reaches 147.1 FPS, which is well beyond typical display refresh rates.

In practical terms, the Ryzen 9 5900X provides ample headroom for the Arc B580 at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU’s 12 GB of memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for these resolutions, but 4K pushes the GPU past its limits. Users who want to play at 4K would need a more powerful GPU; the CPU would not be the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in the database, this pairing ranks 2813 out of 3703. That places it in the lower quartile of systems, meaning the majority of tested combos outperform it. The rank reflects the overall performance of the two components together, not just one part. The CPU’s high percentile (87th) and the GPU’s mid-range percentile (68th) combine to yield a below-average overall standing.

The rank also aligns with the measured FPS data: the combo is strong at 1080p and 1440p, but weak at 4K. Many systems in the database likely feature more powerful GPUs that can handle 4K, which explains why this combo sits lower. However, the rank is not a verdict on playability—it is a relative measure across a wide variety of hardware. For the specific resolutions and settings tested, the system meets the 60 FPS threshold in most scenarios.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + Intel Arc B580 can run Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p with playable frame rates, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, every preset—Low (147.1), Medium (114.7), High (103.9), and Ultra (70.1)—exceeds 60 FPS, with Ultra being the best playable option. At 2560x1440, High (74.9), Medium (81.5), and Low (104.2) are all above 60, with High as the best playable preset. At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS; the highest average is 58.0 on Low, which falls short.

In summary, this system is well-suited for 1080p gaming with maximum settings and for 1440p gaming with high settings. For 4K, a more powerful GPU would be required. The CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution, leaving the GPU as the decisive factor for higher-resolution play.