Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Greedfall, ranging from a slideshow at 4K Ultra to a very smooth triple-digit experience at 1080p Low. The data shows that this pairing is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, with 1440p and 1080p both offering playable presets, while 4K remains a challenge that only the lowest settings approach. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and determines exactly where this combo stands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination provides a clear picture of how the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B580 handle Greedfall across three resolutions and four quality presets. The benchmark results are consistent: higher resolutions and more demanding settings both take a predictable toll on the average frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the combo is clearly in its element. The Low preset produces an average of 143.8 FPS, which is a remarkably high ceiling for this pairing and indicates that the game is far from being a stress test at this resolution. Moving up to High settings, the average drops to 104.2 FPS, still a very comfortable figure for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset sits between these two with an average of 113.4 FPS, showing a relatively linear scaling between Low and High. The most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p still manages an average of 67.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the highest playable setting at this resolution.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance becomes more moderated but remains strong. The Low preset shows an average of 103.4 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is still capable of high frame rates when the load is lightened. The Medium preset yields 79.1 FPS, while High settings produce 73.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that the transition from Medium to High is a modest one, costing only about 6 FPS. However, the Ultra preset is a significant step down, falling to just 44.4 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold and represents a drop of nearly 30 FPS from High.

At 3840x2160, the Intel Arc B580 begins to run out of headroom. The Low preset delivers an average of 57.3 FPS, which is just shy of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset drops to 47.2 FPS, and High falls further to 45.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is practically unplayable, with an average of only 24.8 FPS, making it the worst-performing configuration in the entire measured set. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is steep, with a difference of 32.5 FPS between the highest and lowest settings.

Overall, the data shows a consistent pattern: the combo excels at 1080p, performs admirably at 1440p with the right settings, and struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K except at the lowest quality preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

To contextualize the performance of this hardware pairing, the nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU provide useful references. The benchmark scores indicate that nearby hardware would behave similarly in terms of overall workload handling.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53206, a delta of just 0.2%. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is nearly identical with a score of 53469, showing a delta of -0.3%. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, which is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620, a delta of -0.6%. These sub-1% differences mean that in a gaming scenario, any of these CPUs would deliver very similar frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as none of them would present a meaningful bottleneck difference.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061, a delta of -0.2%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a delta of 0.6%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a delta of -0.7%. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, showing a delta of -1%. The close scores here indicate that these GPUs would all produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall, meaning a user with an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 would see very similar measured FPS numbers to the Arc B580 in this specific title.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data and the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the optimal settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that still maintains an average at or above this threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 67.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it clears the playable threshold by a margin of 7.5 FPS. This means the user can max out the game’s graphics options at 1080p without dropping below playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which produces an average of 73.1 FPS. While the Medium preset also clears the threshold with 79.1 FPS, the High preset offers a better visual experience while still staying well above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 44.4 FPS, is not playable and should be avoided at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS at 4K comes from the Low preset at 57.3 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold. Consequently, the verdict for 4K is that no settings provide a playable experience, and the best settings field is null.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured data shows that the highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 57.3 FPS on the Low preset, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 24.8 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option, achieving an average of 73.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 44.4 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?

A: The benchmark scores show they are closely matched. The Arc B580 has an average score of 23021, while the RTX 3080 scores 23172, resulting in a delta of -0.7%. In practice, they would deliver nearly identical frame rates in this game.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes. It ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 53288. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F, scores 53620, which is just 0.6% higher.

Q: What frame rate does the Medium preset achieve at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 113.4 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold and indicates a very smooth experience.

Q: How many FPS does the Ultra preset lose at 2560x1440 compared to 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 44.4 FPS, while at 1920x1080 it averages 67.5 FPS. This represents a drop of 23.1 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU workloads shift across resolutions and presets. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p, and then to 4K, indicates where the bottleneck lies.

At 1920x1080, the performance is likely GPU-bound, but the CPU is also clearly capable of feeding the GPU effectively. The jump from Low (143.8 FPS) to Ultra (67.5 FPS) shows a large spread, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor as settings increase. The CPU has enough headroom to allow the GPU to stretch its legs, evidenced by the very high frame rates at lower presets.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more stressed. The gap between Low (103.4 FPS) and Ultra (44.4 FPS) widens in relative terms, with the Ultra preset suffering a disproportionate drop. This suggests that the GPU’s shading and memory resources are being saturated at higher settings, while the CPU continues to provide adequate frame data. The Ryzen 9 7900X is not a limiting factor here, as the FPS drops are consistent with increased GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is definitively the primary constraint. Even the Low preset only manages 57.3 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset falls to 24.8 FPS, a catastrophic drop that points to the GPU being overwhelmed by the pixel count and shader complexity. The CPU’s role is diminished at this resolution, as the GPU cannot process frames quickly enough to rely on the CPU’s high single-thread and multi-thread performance.

Across all resolutions, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p where it supports very high frame rates. As resolution increases, the GPU’s workload scales faster than the CPU’s, making the Arc B580 the decisive component for playability at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B580 holds a rank of 2838 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, specifically around the 76th percentile of tested configurations. While the combo performs well at 1080p and is respectable at 1440p, its inability to handle 4K Ultra settings contributes to a lower overall rank. The rank reflects that many other combos in the database are capable of higher frame rates at 4K or maintain better performance at Ultra settings across all resolutions. This is consistent with the GPU’s position in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, which indicates it is a mid-range performer, while the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking shows it is a high-end part that is not fully utilized at higher resolutions in this game.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Greedfall successfully at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets, including Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 67.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, with High being the best choice at 73.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not viable at 44.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS; the Low setting comes closest at 57.3 FPS, but it is still below the playable threshold. Therefore, the verdict is that this system is a solid choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Greedfall, but users targeting 4K will need to lower settings significantly or accept sub-60 FPS performance.