Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly unusual performance profile in Greedfall. The data shows a combination where the CPU is a top-tier performer, sitting in the 90th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU is an integrated-class part that ranks in the 9th percentile among all tested graphics solutions. This massive imbalance dictates everything about how this system runs the game, and the recorded measurements confirm that it is a strictly 1080p configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Greedfall were recorded at three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of the system's capabilities. The data shows a clear and consistent pattern: as resolution increases, playability collapses.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its only acceptable performance. The Low preset produces an average of 84 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. Moving up to the Medium preset, the average drops to 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. The High preset holds at exactly 60 FPS average, which is the threshold for playability in our database. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 38 FPS average, which is not smooth enough for consistent action gameplay.

At 2560x1440, all presets fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset comes closest with an average of 58 FPS, which is just 2 FPS short of playable. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. The High preset drops to 42 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 27 FPS average. None of these configurations provide a stable 60 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the results are significantly worse. The Low preset averages 35 FPS, the Medium preset averages 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 32, the High preset averages 25 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages only 16 FPS. The 4K data makes it clear that this resolution is not viable for this hardware combination under any settings.

The frame time consistency also degrades with resolution. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 20 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it widens to 14 FPS on a lower average. At 4K Medium, the spread is 9 FPS but on a very low average of 27 FPS, meaning the experience is both slow and variable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The component roles in this system are sharply defined by the benchmark data. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544. Its average benchmark score of 49394 places it within 0.8 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and 0.8 percent ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. This is a CPU with substantial headroom for gaming workloads.

The Intel Arc B390, however, is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a boost clock of 2500 MHz, 1536 shading units, and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This score places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rivals being the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710. The GPU is the definitive bottleneck in every scenario.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this diagnosis. Moving from 1080p Low at 84 FPS to 1440p Low at 58 FPS represents a 31 percent reduction in frame rate from a 78 percent increase in pixel count. Moving from 1440p Low at 58 FPS to 4K Low at 35 FPS represents a 40 percent reduction from another 78 percent increase in pixels. This near-linear scaling with pixel count is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has ample resources left unused.

The settings scaling further reinforces this. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra at 38 FPS to Low at 84 FPS more than doubles performance, a 121 percent improvement. This indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased shading and texture work at higher presets. The CPU, by contrast, shows no signs of limitation, as even the most demanding preset at 1080p cannot push the processor to its limits.

At 4K, the GPU is so overwhelmed that settings changes have a compressed effect. The difference between Low at 35 FPS and Ultra at 16 FPS is 19 FPS, whereas at 1080p the same settings span produces a 46 FPS difference. This compression at high resolution is classic GPU saturation behavior.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows that the High, Medium, and Low presets at 1920x1080 all reach or exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, Medium averages 66 FPS, and Low averages 84 FPS.

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

A: None of the presets at 2560x1440 reach 60 FPS. The Low preset comes closest at 58 FPS average, but this falls 2 FPS short of the playable threshold, so the database does not classify any 1440p setting as playable.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This is 1.3 percent ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5 percent ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5 percent ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7 percent ahead of the GT 710. It ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU holding back performance in Greedfall?

A: No, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Intel Core i5-14600KF has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, and its average benchmark score is within 0.8 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. The GPU bottleneck is evident from the resolution scaling, which shows frame rates dropping proportionally with pixel count.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with the lowest settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with the Low preset, the system averages 35 FPS. The Medium preset averages 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 32. The High preset averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. No 4K preset is close to playable.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 3291 out of 3703 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower portion of the database. This is consistent with the GPU's 9th percentile standing among all tested graphics solutions.

The Verdict

The verdict data from the database is unambiguous: this system can run Greedfall at 1080p, and only at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, all of which clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is High, which achieves exactly 60 FPS average. This is a usable configuration for the game at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the database records no playable settings. The closest option is Low at 58 FPS average, but this misses the 60 FPS threshold. Players considering 1440p would need to accept sub-60 performance or reduce expectations significantly. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with no presets reaching playable frame rates and the best option being Low at 35 FPS average.

For a game from 2019, this performance is modest. The system is capable of running Greedfall at High settings at 1080p, which is a reasonable experience for an Action RPG. However, the lack of 1440p support is a significant limitation for users with higher-resolution displays. The system is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title under any settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this system in Greedfall is 3291 out of 3703 tested combinations. This places it in the 11th percentile of all tested systems for this specific game, which is a low standing driven almost entirely by the GPU. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a strong processor, performing within 0.3 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and 0.4 percent of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G in average benchmark scores, but the Arc B390's 3DMark score of 1482 puts it in company with decade-old discrete GPUs and basic integrated graphics.

The rank reflects the reality of the performance data: this is a system that can handle the game at 1080p but struggles at higher resolutions. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking is effectively wasted in this pairing for gaming purposes, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor in every scenario measured. Users upgrading from a weaker CPU would see no benefit in Greedfall with this GPU, while users upgrading the GPU would see substantial gains.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p users, as it provides the best visual quality while maintaining the playable threshold. The Medium preset offers a 66 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS, which provides more headroom above the threshold. The Low preset at 84 FPS is the smoothest option but sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the database records no playable settings, meaning there is no preset that sustains 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 58 FPS average, but since this falls below the threshold, the best settings field for this resolution is null. Users at 1440p would need to accept frame rates in the 42 to 58 FPS range depending on their chosen preset.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is similarly negative, with no playable settings recorded. The best option is Low at 35 FPS average, but this is far below the 60 FPS threshold and would not provide a smooth experience for an action RPG. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable for this combination in Greedfall.