Greedfall

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-14600KF sits in a tightly contested performance tier. Its average benchmark score of 49,394 places it within 1% of several close rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228, which is just 0.3% behind the i5-14600KF. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is nearly identical at 49,196, trailing by 0.4%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995, a 0.8% deficit. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 edges ahead with 49,796, which is 0.8% faster. For practical purposes, any of these processors would deliver essentially the same frame pacing in Greedfall, and the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than gaming performance.

The GPU situation is more dramatic. The Intel Arc B370 scores only 1,184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168, which is 1.4% lower. These deltas are all within a couple of percentage points, meaning the Arc B370 performs in the same class as those older discrete and mobile parts. This is an integrated graphics solution (IGP) with system-shared memory, so its performance ceiling is fundamentally limited compared to dedicated GPUs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Greedfall shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at every resolution, and the CPU has little influence on the outcome. The measured frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and preset changes, which is typical for a game that is heavily graphics-bound.

At 4K (3840x2160), the average frame rates across presets are 22 FPS on High, 25 FPS on Medium, 31 FPS on Low, and 14 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 17 FPS, a 121% swing. This wide spread indicates that the graphics pipeline is saturated. The CPU has no trouble feeding the GPU, but the integrated Arc B370 simply cannot keep up with the pixel count.

At 1440p (2560x1440), the same trend continues. High averages 38 FPS, Medium 41 FPS, Low 53 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. The jump from Low to High is 15 FPS, and from Medium to Ultra is 17 FPS. Again, the GPU is the limiting factor.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the CPU finally starts to matter slightly, but the GPU still leads. Low averages 76 FPS, Medium 60 FPS, High 54 FPS, and Ultra 35 FPS. The fact that Ultra drops to 35 FPS while Low hits 76 FPS shows that the game's Ultra preset is too heavy for this iGPU. The CPU, which ranks in the 90th percentile of all processors, is never the constraint. Its 14 cores and 20 threads are far beyond what Greedfall needs, even at lower resolutions where CPU load typically rises.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this. For example, High preset drops from 54 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 1440p, a 30% reduction, then to 22 FPS at 4K, another 42% reduction. This is classic GPU-bound behavior. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not degrade so sharply as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest recorded average is 31 FPS on Low settings. High averages 22 FPS, Medium 25 FPS, and Ultra 14 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where playable settings exist. The database lists Low and Medium as playable, with Medium averaging exactly 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best is Low at 53 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is within 1.4% of four other GPUs: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168). These are all older parts, and the Arc B370 performs at their level.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The Core i5-14600KF ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The frame rates scale heavily with resolution and preset, which is the signature of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 76 FPS at 1920x1080, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium also clears it at exactly 60 FPS, but High and Ultra do not (54 FPS and 35 FPS respectively).

Q: How many FPS can I expect on Medium at 1440p?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it would not be considered a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,703 tested combinations in the database, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3,416th for Greedfall. That places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. This is a poor result, driven almost entirely by the GPU. The CPU is a high-end part, but the integrated Arc B370 drags the overall performance down to near the bottom of the leaderboard.

The rank is consistent with the measured frame rates. A combo that cannot hold 60 FPS at 1440p on any preset, and only barely does so at 1080p on Medium, is not going to compete with systems using dedicated graphics cards. The 3416th rank out of 3703 means there are only 287 tested combos that perform worse in this specific game. For context, the CPU alone is in the 90th percentile, so this ranking is a stark reminder that a strong processor cannot compensate for a weak graphics solution in a GPU-bound title like Greedfall.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. Every preset from Low (31 FPS) to Ultra (14 FPS) falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the situation is the same: no preset reaches 60 FPS, with Low being the closest at 53 FPS.

The only playable resolution is 1920x1080. At that resolution, the database lists two playable presets: Low and Medium. Low averages 76 FPS, which is comfortable. Medium averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold but leaves no headroom. High and Ultra are not playable, averaging 54 FPS and 35 FPS respectively.

The practical takeaway is that this system is suitable for 1080p gaming in Greedfall, but only if you stick to Medium or Low presets. Pushing to higher resolutions or higher graphical quality will result in sub-60 FPS performance. The CPU is not the issue; the integrated Arc B370 is simply too weak for this game at higher demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Medium, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the playable threshold. Low averages 76 FPS, so it is also an option if you prefer extra margin for frame drops, but Medium is the highest playable setting.

At 2560x1440, there is no playable preset. The closest is Low at 53 FPS, which is 7 FPS short of the threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, High 38 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. None of these are recommended for a 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, there is also no playable preset. Low averages 31 FPS, Medium 25 FPS, High 22 FPS, and Ultra 14 FPS. The gap to 60 FPS is enormous, and even the lowest settings cannot provide a smooth experience.

For the best visual quality while maintaining playability, the database points to 1080p Medium at 60 FPS. If you want more stability, 1080p Low at 76 FPS gives you a 16 FPS buffer above the threshold. Anything beyond 1080p Medium requires accepting frame rates well below the 60 FPS target.