Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B580 combination targets 1080p and 1440p gaming, with a CPU that ranks in the 83rd percentile of all tested processors and a GPU in the 68th percentile. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $196, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 249 USD. For Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, measured frame rate data is available across three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of what this pairing can deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset reports average FPS for each configuration; minimum and maximum values are not provided. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low averages 143.8 FPS, Medium 114.1 FPS, High 102.7 FPS, and Ultra 65.3 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra still leaving a small margin. At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low averages 99.3 FPS, Medium 76.7 FPS, High 69.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45.1 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS line, while the other three presets remain playable. At 3840x2160, only Low manages to stay above 60 FPS, averaging 62.7 FPS. Medium averages 45.4 FPS, High 42.1 FPS, and Ultra 29.9 FPS. The 4K data shows a steep decline as settings increase, with Ultra producing less than half the frame rate of Low.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: moving from 1080p Ultra (65.3 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (45.1 FPS) represents a substantial loss, and the same pattern holds for High (102.7 to 69.9) and Medium (114.1 to 76.7). The gap between 1440p and 4K is even more pronounced. At 4K Low, the average is 62.7 FPS, which is only 2.7 FPS above the playable threshold. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 45.4 FPS, a 17.3 FPS reduction from Low. This suggests that the GPU's capabilities are the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055) is unlikely to bottleneck at these frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and a single-core score of 3055. These numbers indicate a capable mid-range CPU that can handle modern game logic and draw calls without becoming a limiting factor in most scenarios. The Intel Arc B580, on the other hand, has a 12 GB GDDR6 memory pool, a 192-bit bus, and 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its FP32 compute is 13.67 TFLOPS, and it ranks in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 23021, which is notably lower than the CPU's percentile standing.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the CPU has headroom to spare. Even at Ultra settings, the average is 65.3 FPS, and at Low it reaches 143.8 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated at 1080p Low, but as settings increase, the GPU becomes more involved. At 1440p, the GPU starts to dominate. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54.2 FPS (99.3 to 45.1), a clear sign that the GPU's rasterization and shading work are the bottleneck. At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra is 32.8 FPS (62.7 to 29.9), and even Low barely exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal; its high single-thread performance ensures that frame times are not CPU-bound, but the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel workload.

The CPU's nearest rivals—AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Intel Core i9-11900, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and Intel Core i7-12800H—all have average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the i5-14400F. This means that swapping the CPU for any of these would yield nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall, as the game is not CPU-limited at the tested resolutions. Conversely, the GPU's nearest rivals—AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and NVIDIA P106-100—have scores within 1% of the Arc B580. While the RTX 3080 is a much higher-end card in real-world terms, its benchmark score is 0.7% lower than the B580 in this dataset, so the FPS would be similar in this specific title. This reinforces that the GPU's performance envelope is the decisive factor for Greedfall at 1440p and 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is as follows. At 1920x1080, Ultra is playable, averaging 65.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset, averaging 69.9 FPS; Medium and Low also exceed 60 FPS, but High offers the highest quality without dropping below the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 62.7 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra at just 29.9 FPS. For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p Ultra is the highest quality option that remains fluid; 1440p High is a strong balance; and 4K users must accept Low settings to maintain a playable experience.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clears the 60 FPS threshold. The average at Ultra is 65.3 FPS, which is above the playable line. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all achieve 60 FPS or better, with High at 69.9 FPS. Ultra does not meet the threshold, averaging 45.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low reaches 60 FPS, with an average of 62.7 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra are not playable. In summary, the combo is fully capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, but 4K requires Low settings for a smooth experience. The verdictByResolution data confirms: 1080p Ultra is playable, 1440p High is playable, and 4K Low is playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark performance are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (-0.2), and Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5). These processors have average benchmark scores that differ from the i5-14400F by less than half a percent, meaning they would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Greedfall. Any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would produce the same measured FPS within the margin of error. For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (deltaPct -0.2), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.6), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (-0.7), and NVIDIA P106-100 (-1). These GPUs have scores within 1% of the Arc B580, so swapping the GPU for any of these would yield similar performance in this game. Notably, the RTX 3080's score is 0.7% lower than the B580 in this dataset, despite being a more powerful card in many other titles; for Greedfall specifically, the frame rates would be nearly identical. Users with any of these alternative components can expect the same playability conclusions as described above.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the benchmark database, this specific CPU+GPU pairing ranks 2841 out of 3703 combinations. That places it in the lower half of tested systems—roughly the 23rd percentile of all combos, though the exact percentile is not given. The CPU itself ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU in the 68th percentile, but the combined rank is lower, suggesting that the GPU's performance is the limiting factor for this game. The rank of 2841 indicates that there are 2840 combinations that achieve higher average FPS in Greedfall, and 862 that perform worse. This is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from the bottom. For a 1080p gamer, the rank is acceptable; for 4K enthusiasts, it falls short of the performance needed for high settings. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K possible only at Low settings.