Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a clear performance profile in Greedfall, with the data indicating a hard ceiling at 4K and surprisingly strong headroom at lower resolutions. The recorded measurements show a system that is consistently capable at 1080p and 1440p, but which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold when pushed to 4K Ultra settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the data shows no preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest recorded average at this resolution is 54 FPS on Low settings, which still falls below the target. The verdict data confirms this, listing no playable settings for 4K. The average FPS drops further with each quality increase: Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. For users who must run at 4K, the Low preset is the only option that approaches playability, but it remains below the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. The verdict lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 64 FPS. Medium averages 71 FPS, and Low averages 90 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 41 FPS and is not considered playable. The best settings choice here is High, as it provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS bar.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. The verdict again lists High, Low, and Medium as playable. The most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or better is High, with an average of 92 FPS. Medium averages 102 FPS, and Low averages 130 FPS. Ultra sits at 59 FPS, just one frame below the threshold, making it technically unplayable according to the data. The best setting is High, which offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p, the system delivers its highest frame rates: 130 FPS on Low, 102 FPS on Medium, and 92 FPS on High. These numbers suggest that at this resolution, the GPU has ample headroom, and the CPU is likely the limiting factor. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 71 FPS, from 130 to 59, which indicates that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as settings increase.

At 1440p, the average FPS drops noticeably compared to 1080p. For example, Low goes from 130 to 90 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS. High goes from 92 to 64 FPS, a reduction of 28 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU is becoming more influential at this resolution, as the increased pixel count demands more from the rendering hardware. The CPU still matters, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows: at 1440p, the spread is 49 FPS (90 to 41), compared to 71 FPS at 1080p.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The highest average is 54 FPS on Low, and Ultra drops to 24 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe: Low loses 36 FPS (90 to 54), and High loses 26 FPS (64 to 38). The CPU's role diminishes further, as the GPU is clearly overwhelmed by the pixel count. The data implies that for this game and this combination, 4K is purely a GPU-bound scenario, while 1080p is more balanced with a notable CPU contribution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a detailed look at each resolution and preset combination. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 130 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. Medium settings average 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117 FPS. High settings average 92 FPS, again without min or max values. Ultra settings average 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. The medium preset shows the most consistent frame pacing, with a narrow range between minimum and maximum.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 90 FPS. Medium averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81 FPS, meaning the minimum exactly hits the playable threshold. High averages 64 FPS. Ultra drops to 41 FPS. The medium preset's minimum of 60 FPS is notable because it shows that even in demanding scenes, the system can hold the line, though it has no headroom at that moment.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below playable. Low averages 54 FPS. Medium averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 48 FPS. High averages 38 FPS. Ultra averages 24 FPS. The medium preset at 4K shows a wide variance of 12 FPS between minimum and maximum, indicating unstable performance under load.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Greedfall. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with High settings averaging 92 FPS and Medium averaging 102 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 59 FPS, which is one frame short of the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not listed as playable. At 2560x1440, High settings average 64 FPS, clearing the bar, while Medium averages 71 FPS and Low averages 90 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 41 FPS and is not playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is unambiguous: no settings are playable. The best average is 54 FPS on Low, which is still below 60. Users targeting 4K would need to lower expectations or consider different hardware. Overall, this combination is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine for Greedfall, with the sweet spot being High settings at either resolution. The system cannot handle 4K, and even the lowest preset at that resolution fails to reach the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-9400 provide context for its CPU performance. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has an average score of 2259, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-9400's 2254 average. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4% lower. These four CPUs all sit within a narrow band of 18 points, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Greedfall. The differences are negligible in real-world terms.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals show similar GPU-level equivalence. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has an average score of 20534, 0.1% higher than the Arc B570's 20556 average. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% lower. These delta percentages are all under 1%, so the frame rates recorded for the Arc B570 would be closely mirrored by any of these GPUs. Users with these alternatives can expect similar FPS numbers at each resolution and preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 60 FPS on 1080p High settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 92 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: High settings average 64 FPS at 2560x1440, making it the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium averages 71 FPS and Low averages 90 FPS, both also playable.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. The verdictByResolution data lists no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average is 54 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1080p?

A: Ultra averages 59 FPS at 1920x1080, which is one frame below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. It is not listed as a playable setting.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 60 FPS, exactly matching the playable threshold. The maximum is 81 FPS.

Q: Are there other GPUs that perform similarly to the Arc B570 in this game?

A: Yes. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc A750, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X, all with average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the Arc B570.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2979 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower portion of the database, around the 20th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the fact that the system cannot handle 4K at all, and even at 1080p, the Ultra preset fails to reach 60 FPS. However, the data shows that the combination is still fully playable at 1080p and 1440p on High settings, which covers the most common gaming scenarios for this genre.

The rank is influenced by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The Arc B570's 10 GB of memory and 160-bit bus width are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show a steep drop-off. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, provides consistent performance at lower resolutions but does not compensate for the GPU's 4K shortfall. In the context of all tested combos, this system sits in the lower third, meaning many other configurations achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K. For the target resolutions of 1080p and 1440p, the rank is acceptable, but it clearly indicates that this is not a high-end gaming setup for Greedfall.