Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a split verdict in Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. At 1080p and 1440p, the combination provides smooth, playable frame rates across most settings, but 4K remains out of reach at the highest visual quality. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh 1080p gaming and capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p with the right settings, but it hits a hard wall at 2160p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combo shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is never short of headroom. Low settings produce an average of 130 FPS, Medium settings hit 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117, and High settings average 92 FPS. Even Ultra settings, which often cripple mid-range hardware, manage an average of 59 FPS, just one frame shy of the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes 1080p a comfortable zone for the combo, with the High preset offering a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance dips but remains respectable. Low settings average 90 FPS, Medium settings average 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81, and High settings average 64 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls well below the playable threshold at 41 FPS. The data indicates that the Arc B570’s 10 GB memory buffer and 160-bit bus are sufficient for 1440p at lower presets, but the heavier shading and texture loads of Ultra push the GPU past its comfort zone.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles decisively. Low settings average 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 48, High settings drop to 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach playable status. The pattern is consistent: the CPU has plenty of headroom, but the GPU’s raw throughput (11.52 TFLOPS FP32) and memory bandwidth (380.0 GB/s) are not enough to drive 8.3 million pixels at high quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for where this combo sits in the broader hardware landscape. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X holds an average benchmark score of 53288, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitors are the AMD EPYC 7313P (avg score 53206, 0.2% slower), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (avg score 53469, 0.3% faster), the Intel Xeon 634 (avg score 52974, 0.6% slower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F (avg score 53620, 0.6% faster). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Greedfall, which is largely GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

For the Intel Arc B570, the average benchmark score is 20556, putting it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avg score 20534, 0.1% slower), the Intel Arc A750 (avg score 20582, 0.1% faster), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (avg score 20480, 0.4% slower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (avg score 20662, 0.5% faster). In practical terms, swapping the B570 for an Arc A750 or an RTX 3070 Mobile would yield nearly identical FPS numbers in Greedfall. The performance differences here are within measurement error, so users with any of these GPUs can expect similar results at each resolution and preset.

FAQ

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

A: No. The data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best result is Low settings at 54 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS.

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

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 64 FPS at 2560x1440. Medium settings average 71 FPS and Low averages 90 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 9 7900X has a multi-thread benchmark score of 51406 (PassMark) and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300, placing it in the 91st percentile. The frame rate drops at 4K are consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU limitations.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever playable with this combo?

A: Only at 1920x1080, where it averages 59 FPS—just one frame below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra averages 41 FPS, and at 4K, it averages 24 FPS. None of these are considered playable per the 60 FPS standard.

Q: How does this combo compare to using an Intel Arc A750 instead?

A: The Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, which is 0.1% faster than the Arc B570’s score of 20556. In Greedfall, this translates to a negligible difference—essentially identical frame rates across all resolutions and presets.

Q: What is the lowest resolution that maintains 60 FPS on Ultra?

A: No tested resolution achieves 60 FPS on Ultra. The closest is 1920x1080 at 59 FPS average, but this still falls short of the playable threshold. Users must drop to High settings to reliably hit 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + Intel Arc B570 combo can run Greedfall, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable: High settings average 92 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS, and Low averages 130 FPS. Ultra is essentially playable at 59 FPS, though it technically misses the 60 FPS mark. At 2560x1440, the verdict is still positive: High settings average 64 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS, and Low averages 90 FPS, all clearing the threshold. However, Ultra drops to 41 FPS, making it unusable. At 3840x2160, the verdict is negative across the board. All four presets—Low (54 FPS), Medium (42 FPS), High (38 FPS), and Ultra (24 FPS)—fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates this is a solid 1080p and a capable 1440p gaming machine, but not a 4K solution for Greedfall.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this pairing ranks 2979th out of 3703 total combos. This places it in the lower half of tested systems, which is somewhat surprising given the CPU’s high percentile (91st for all CPUs) and the GPU’s mid-range standing (65th percentile for all GPUs). The rank reflects the GPU’s limitation at higher resolutions—while the CPU is overqualified for the task, the Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth cap the overall performance. This rank suggests that many other combos, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve better frame rates in this title, particularly at 4K. The CPU itself is not the limiting factor; the data shows the GPU is the bottleneck in demanding scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher is as follows:

• 3840x2160: No preset qualifies. The closest is Low at 54 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold. Users should avoid 4K with this combo for a smooth experience.
• 2560x1440: High settings is the best choice, averaging 64 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS bar. Medium (71 FPS) and Low (90 FPS) are also playable but offer reduced visual fidelity.
• 1920x1080: High settings is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 92 FPS. This leaves significant headroom for demanding scenes. Medium (102 FPS) and Low (130 FPS) are also well above the threshold. Ultra at 59 FPS is borderline and not recommended if frame drops are a concern.

The data suggests that High settings at both 1080p and 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering a stable experience without pushing the GPU to its limits. At 4K, users would need to lower the resolution or reduce in-game settings below Low to achieve playable frame rates, which is not recommended.