Greedfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded FPS data for this combination shows a wide spread across resolutions and quality presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are consistently below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low settings produce an average of 35 FPS, which is the highest result at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 32. High settings average 25 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 16 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at 4K, but the Medium preset shows a narrow band between 23 and 32 FPS, indicating limited headroom even at its peak.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves but still remains below the 60 FPS target across all presets. Low settings average 58 FPS, coming within two frames of playability. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra settings average 27 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 31 FPS, which shows that the quality preset has a substantial impact on the frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the combination finally reaches the playable threshold. Low settings average 84 FPS, the highest recorded result in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76. High settings average exactly 60 FPS, matching the playable threshold. Ultra settings average 38 FPS, which is a steep drop from the other presets. The recorded data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in quality reduces the average frame rate, but the drop from High to Ultra is particularly steep at every resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant constraint in this pairing. The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution, and its performance ceiling is evident in the scaling between resolutions. When moving from 1920x1080 Low (84 FPS) to 2560x1440 Low (58 FPS), the frame rate drops by 26 FPS, a 31% reduction. From 2560x1440 Low to 3840x2160 Low (35 FPS), the drop is 23 FPS, another 40% reduction. This steep scaling with resolution is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases faster than the compute units can keep up.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-14400F with 10 cores and 16 threads, is far more capable than the integrated graphics. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and a single-core score of 3055, place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. This means the processor has ample headroom for gaming workloads. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rates scale almost entirely with the GPU's rendering load.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent when comparing presets at the same resolution. At 1920x1080, the jump from High (60 FPS) to Ultra (38 FPS) is a 22 FPS drop, which is larger than the drop from Medium (66 FPS) to High (6 FPS). This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that heavily tax the GPU, rather than the CPU. At higher resolutions, the same pattern holds: at 2560x1440, High to Ultra drops from 42 to 27 FPS, and at 3840x2160, High to Ultra drops from 25 to 16 FPS. The CPU's role remains consistent, providing a stable foundation while the GPU determines the final frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 35 FPS, which is far below the playable threshold. The verdict for this resolution lists no playable settings, meaning the combination cannot maintain a smooth experience at 4K under any quality level.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No preset reaches 60 FPS. Low settings come closest at 58 FPS, but this still falls short of the playable threshold by 2 FPS. The verdict confirms there are no playable settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combination achieves playable performance. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is the best settings choice for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality while meeting the playable threshold. Low settings average 84 FPS and Medium averages 66 FPS, both also playable, but High offers a better balance of quality and performance. Ultra drops to 38 FPS and is not playable. The verdict lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at 1080p, with High as the best option at 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3291 out of 3703 tested combinations in the database for Greedfall. This places it in the lower 11% of all tested systems, indicating that it is far below the median performance level. The rank reflects the GPU's significant limitation, as the integrated Arc B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which puts it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combination can handle medium to high settings, but it cannot maintain 60 FPS at higher resolutions. The low rank relative to other combinations suggests that most tested systems with discrete GPUs will outperform this setup. However, the CPU is not the cause of the low ranking; its 83rd percentile standing shows it is a solid mid-range processor. The bottleneck is entirely on the graphics side, which is expected for an integrated solution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a delta of 0.1%, meaning it performs nearly identically. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, a delta of -0.2%, meaning it is slightly ahead. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a delta of 0.5%. These CPUs would all behave similarly in gaming workloads, as their multi-threaded and single-threaded performance is within a fraction of a percent. Any of these processors paired with the same GPU would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. The nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA discrete GPUs. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, a delta of 1.3%. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, a delta of 1.5%. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a delta of 2.5%. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, a delta of 2.7%. These GPUs are all within a few percentage points of the Arc B390 in benchmark performance, meaning they would produce similar frame rates in Greedfall. The data suggests that the Arc B390 is on par with very low-end discrete GPUs from a previous generation, which explains its limited gaming capability.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination can achieve in Greedfall?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 84, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this combination run Greedfall at 2560x1440?

A: No. The best result at 2560x1440 is 58 FPS on Low settings, which falls 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. No settings are listed as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: High settings average exactly 60 FPS at 1920x1080. This is the most demanding preset that meets the playable threshold, while Low and Medium also exceed it.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, the GeForce 800M scores 1460, the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443. All are within 2.7% of the Arc B390.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F is in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating it performs better than the majority of processors in the database.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average FPS is 16, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is far below the playable threshold and indicates the combination cannot handle 4K gaming.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Greedfall, but only at 1920x1080. At this resolution, the combination achieves playable performance on High, Low, and Medium settings. High settings average exactly 60 FPS, which is the best quality option that meets the playable threshold. Low settings average 84 FPS and Medium averages 66 FPS, both offering smoother experiences if visual quality can be reduced.

At 2560x1440, the combination falls short. No preset reaches 60 FPS, with Low settings coming closest at 58 FPS. This is a marginal miss, but the verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the best result being 35 FPS on Low settings. The combination is not viable for 4K gaming.

The bottleneck is entirely the integrated GPU. The Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its performance is comparable to very old discrete GPUs like the GeForce GT 710. The CPU, on the other hand, is a strong mid-range processor with an 83rd percentile ranking. If the user were to pair this CPU with a discrete GPU, the performance would improve dramatically, but as configured, this system is limited to 1080p gaming at medium to high settings. For users seeking 60 FPS at higher resolutions, this combination will not deliver, and the data suggests that a GPU upgrade would be necessary to unlock the full potential of the processor.