Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data shows that 4K gaming is out of reach for this pairing. The benchmark results indicate that the processor provides ample headroom, while the graphics card becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-13700K sits in a tight performance cluster according to the aggregate benchmark data. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores a nearly identical average of 46971 versus the i7-13700K’s 46881, a delta of just -0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is similarly close at 47022, trailing by only 0.3 percent. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both post scores of 46654 and 46653 respectively, putting them 0.5 percent behind the i7-13700K. These four alternatives would deliver effectively interchangeable CPU-bound performance in Greedfall, meaning any of them paired with the same GPU would produce nearly identical frame rates.

For the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570’s nearest rivals are a mixed bag. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a mere 0.1 percent behind the Arc B570’s 20556 average. The Intel Arc A750 is essentially a wash, scoring 20582 for a -0.1 percent delta. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X round out the group with scores of 20480 and 20662 respectively, deltas of 0.4 percent and -0.5 percent. In practical terms, swapping the Arc B570 for any of these cards would yield nearly identical frame rates at every resolution and preset in Greedfall. The Arc A750 in particular is worth noting as a direct sibling product from Intel’s previous generation, and the data suggests the B570 offers no meaningful advantage over it in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i7-13700K and Arc B570 becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 130 FPS, which drops to 90 FPS at 2560x1440 and 54 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 31 percent reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40 percent drop when stepping up to 4K. This pattern demonstrates that the GPU is the dominant constraint as resolution increases.

However, the CPU’s role should not be dismissed. The i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and a Passmark multithread score of 45887. Its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it sits comfortably above the vast majority of processors. In Greedfall, an Action RPG with dense environments and AI-driven NPCs, the processor’s single-thread performance is also strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4333. The data shows the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the Arc B570 at any resolution, as even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the system still achieves 130 FPS.

The preset scaling reinforces this assessment. At 1440p, moving from Low to Medium costs 19 FPS (90 to 71), while Medium to High costs another 7 FPS (71 to 64). The jump from High to Ultra is far more punishing, dropping from 64 to 41 FPS, a 36 percent loss. This steep falloff at Ultra settings points to the GPU hitting a rendering ceiling, likely related to the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for lower presets but becomes strained at Ultra, where texture and shader complexity increases dramatically.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 92 FPS on average, making it the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra falls just short at 59 FPS, so players seeking maximum visual fidelity would need to accept a frame rate below the playable mark. The Medium preset, at 102 FPS, offers a comfortable margin above the threshold, but High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

For 2560x1440, the High preset again takes the top spot with 64 FPS average. This is a much narrower margin above the 60 FPS line, and the minimum frame rate data for Medium shows a floor of 60 FPS, suggesting High may occasionally dip below the threshold during heavy scenes. Still, the average holds at 64 FPS, making it the recommended choice. The Ultra preset at 41 FPS is not viable, and Low at 90 FPS is playable but leaves visual quality on the table.

At 3840x2160, no preset manages to reach 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 54 FPS, followed by Medium at 42 FPS, High at 38 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS. The verdict data confirms that no settings are marked as playable at 4K, meaning this resolution should be avoided entirely with this hardware combination.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall, but only up to 1440p. The verdict data shows that at 1920x1080, the High, Medium, and Low presets all clear the 60 FPS threshold, with High being the best option at 92 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same three presets are playable, with High again the best choice at 64 FPS. The 4K resolution fails to deliver a playable experience at any setting, with the closest result being Low at 54 FPS, which still falls short of the playable threshold.

The Core i7-13700K’s 89th percentile ranking and the Arc B570’s 65th percentile ranking among GPUs indicate a well-matched pairing for this title. The CPU’s high multi-threaded performance ensures that even the most NPC-dense areas of the game world will not cause processor-bound stutters. The GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at High settings, but the 10 GB memory capacity and 160-bit interface limit its 4K potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a complete picture of performance across all three resolutions and four presets.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 54 FPS average, while Medium drops to 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48. High falls further to 38 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 24 FPS. None of these results approach the 60 FPS target, and the minimum frame rate recorded at Medium (36 FPS) indicates significant frame pacing issues during intense combat or exploration sequences.

The 2560x1440 results show a clear step up in performance. Low delivers 90 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and maximum of 81, and High achieves 64 FPS. Ultra drops to 41 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The minimum frame rate at Medium exactly matches the 60 FPS playable mark, suggesting that the game is playable but may experience occasional dips during the most demanding moments.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. Low produces 130 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and maximum of 117, and High reaches 92 FPS. Ultra sits at 59 FPS, just one frame below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most consistent performance tier, with even the minimum frame rates at Medium staying well above the playable line.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of tested hardware combinations, this pairing sits at rank 2979 out of 3703 total combos for Greedfall. That places it in the lower 20 percent of all tested systems, which may seem surprising given the strong CPU and capable GPU. However, the ranking reflects the entire spectrum of hardware tested, including far more powerful GPUs that are capable of 4K play at Ultra settings.

The rank is more a reflection of the GPU’s position than the CPU’s. The Arc B570’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-to-upper range, but Greedfall is a demanding title that rewards high-end graphics hardware. The i7-13700K’s performance, by contrast, is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, meaning the processor is not the limiting factor in this combo’s ranking. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield substantial improvements, while a CPU upgrade would offer minimal gains for this specific title.

The measured frame rates confirm this analysis. At 1080p High, the system achieves 92 FPS, which is solidly playable and smooth. At 1440p High, 64 FPS is still above the threshold, but the margin is thin. The 4K results are uniformly unplayable, capping the system’s utility at 1440p. For a game released in 2019, this hardware is adequate for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and 60 FPS 1440p gaming, but players with 4K displays will need to look elsewhere or accept significantly reduced visual quality.