Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a decidedly mixed experience in Greedfall, one that hinges heavily on resolution and quality expectations. Benchmark data indicates this combo is fully capable of smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain that threshold at 4K except on the lowest settings. The data shows a clear pattern: this system excels at mainstream resolutions but falls short of premium 4K performance.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 26.8, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even High settings at 4K only reach 41.7 FPS.

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 72.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU bottleneck the system at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 69 FPS, while dropping to Low yields 142.7 FPS. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at these frame rates.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score is 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. It is nearly identical in performance to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which has a deltaPct of 0.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, with a deltaPct of -0.2%.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with Low settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 62.4. This is the only 4K preset that exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, though it does so by a narrow margin.

Q: Is the CPU's performance significantly better than its closest competitor?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, a negligible difference of -0.2%. The performance delta among its top four rivals is under 1% in all cases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-13700K and the Intel Arc B580 shifts dramatically depending on the resolution and quality preset. At 1080p, the system demonstrates a strong CPU-led performance profile. The gap between Low (142.7 FPS) and Ultra (69 FPS) settings is 73.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by increased visual fidelity. However, even at Ultra, the frame rate stays above 60 FPS, meaning the CPU has ample headroom (with a PassMark multi-thread score of 45887) to feed the GPU effectively at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the GPU's workload increases, and the scaling pattern reflects this. The difference between Low (101.5 FPS) and Ultra (47.9 FPS) is 53.6 FPS, a narrower spread than at 1080p. This suggests the GPU is becoming a more significant constraint, though the CPU still manages to keep frame rates high at Medium (81.7 FPS) and High (72.3 FPS) presets. The data indicates that at 1440p, the system is balanced, with neither component fully saturating the other.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the unequivocal bottleneck. The performance drops are stark: from Low (62.4 FPS) to Medium (45.2 FPS) is a 27.5% decline, and to High (41.7 FPS) is a further reduction. Ultra settings tank to 26.8 FPS, a 57% decrease from Low. These numbers show that the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient for the pixel throughput demanded at 3840x2160. The CPU's role is diminished here; even with its high single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1136), it cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to render frames quickly enough at this resolution.

The pattern is clear: the CPU dominates at 1080p, the system is balanced at 1440p, and the GPU is the sole limiting factor at 4K. For users aiming for high refresh rates at 1080p, the i7-13700K provides excellent headroom. For 4K gaming, the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are simply outmatched by the resolution's demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 69 FPS. This is the highest quality preset tested, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The GPU and CPU combination provides enough performance for maximum detail at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average of 72.3 FPS. While Ultra settings at this resolution drop to 47.9 FPS, High maintains a solid frame rate that is 12.3 FPS above the playable threshold. This represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, producing an average of 62.4 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that achieves 60 FPS, and it does so with minimal margin. Medium settings fall to 45.2 FPS, making them unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. Users at 4K must accept significant visual compromises to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i7-13700K, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (average score 46971, deltaPct -0.2%) offers virtually identical CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, -0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, 0.5%) also fall within 0.5% of the i7-13700K's score. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, 0.5%) rounds out the group. In practice, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall, as the game's performance is not primarily CPU-bound at the tested resolutions.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest rivals are equally close in raw GPU compute. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, 0.6%) are the most direct alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7%) also appears in the list, but its deltaPct of -0.7% suggests the Arc B580's average score is slightly higher than this rival. The NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -1%) rounds out the list. In gaming terms, these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates at the same settings, meaning users could expect the same 4K limitations and 1080p strengths.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average FPS data for this combo across all resolutions and settings is as follows:

3840x2160:

• Low: 62.4 FPS
• Medium: 45.2 FPS
• High: 41.7 FPS
• Ultra: 26.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 101.5 FPS
• Medium: 81.7 FPS
• High: 72.3 FPS
• Ultra: 47.9 FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: 142.7 FPS
• Medium: 116.2 FPS
• High: 103.6 FPS
• Ultra: 69 FPS

The data reveals a consistent trend: each step up in quality costs roughly 15-20% of the frame rate at a given resolution, though the penalty becomes more severe at 4K. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K is particularly punishing, costing 14.9 FPS (from 41.7 to 26.8). At 1080p, the same jump costs 34.6 FPS (from 103.6 to 69), but the starting point is much higher. Min and max FPS values were not recorded, so the analysis relies solely on averages, which can mask frame-time spikes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Greedfall, but the playable experience depends entirely on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings deliver 69 FPS, making this the recommended configuration for full visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at Low, Medium, and High settings, with High providing the best quality at 72.3 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is not playable, falling to 47.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system only achieves playable performance at Low settings, with 62.4 FPS. High and Ultra are well below the threshold, at 41.7 and 26.8 FPS respectively. Medium settings also fail to reach 60 FPS at 45.2 FPS. The verdict is clear: this is a 1080p and 1440p gaming system for Greedfall. 4K users must either accept Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combinations in the database for Greedfall, this Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B580 pairing ranks 2821st out of 3703 combos. This places it in the bottom 24% of all systems tested for this game. The rank is somewhat surprising given the strong 1080p performance, but it reflects the fact that many other combos likely handle 4K better. The combo's 68th percentile GPU ranking and 89th percentile CPU ranking suggest the CPU is not the limiting factor; the Arc B580's relatively modest performance (compared to top-tier GPUs) drags the overall rank down. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this rank is misleading, as the system performs admirably in those scenarios. However, for those expecting high-end 4K capability, the rank accurately reflects the system's limitations.