Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination defined by a stark contrast in capability. The CPU is a high-end 20-core processor, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with a very low benchmark percentile. This pairing results in a system that is almost entirely constrained by its graphics component, and the measured frame rates in Greedfall reflect this imbalance clearly.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that this combination can only achieve a playable 60 FPS experience at 1920x1080 resolution. At this resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average frame rate of exactly 60 FPS. The recorded minimum for this preset is 51 FPS and the maximum is 69 FPS, indicating some fluctuation below the 60 FPS target during demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The best average frame rate is 53 FPS, which is recorded at the Low settings preset. This falls short of the playable threshold, meaning users would have to accept a sub-60 FPS experience or lower the resolution to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the situation is even more constrained. The highest average frame rate recorded is 31 FPS at the Low settings preset, which is well below the playable threshold. No preset at 4K resolution comes close to delivering a smooth experience, with the Ultra preset dropping to an average of just 14 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck in this system for Greedfall. The CPU, a Core i7-14700KF with a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is far more powerful than the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The frame rates are tightly clustered around the GPU's performance limits, and the CPU's substantial headroom is not being utilized.

Evidence for this can be seen in the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium settings only drops the average frame rate from 76 FPS to 60 FPS. Moving to High settings drops it further to 54 FPS. This is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario: the CPU can easily handle the game logic, but the GPU is struggling to render the increased visual detail.

At higher resolutions, the GPU load increases, and the frame rates plummet correspondingly. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 53 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the Low preset drops to 31 FPS. The consistent drop with resolution scaling, regardless of the powerful CPU, confirms that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor across all tested configurations. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and in this case, it is never the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3416th out of 3703 total combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a position that directly reflects the GPU's low performance percentile.

The high rank of the CPU (94th percentile) is completely negated by the GPU's low rank (5th percentile). The database shows that the overall system performance is determined by the weakest link, and in this case, the Intel Arc B370 is a severe bottleneck. The combo rank of 3416 is a strong indicator that despite the powerful processor, the system is not suitable for demanding gaming scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals recorded in the database, other hardware combinations would offer a similar performance profile. For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is closely matched by several processors, meaning swapping it for one of these would not change the gaming outcome, as the GPU would still be the limiting factor. The nearest CPU rivals are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with a benchmark score 0.2% lower.
• AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, with a benchmark score 0.4% lower.
• AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, with a benchmark score 0.9% lower.
• Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, with a benchmark score 1% higher.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's performance is closely bracketed by several much older, lower-powered parts. This highlights the Arc B370's extremely limited gaming capability. The nearest GPU rivals are:

• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, with a benchmark score 0.2% lower.
• ATI Radeon HD 5770, with a benchmark score 0.5% lower.
• AMD Radeon HD 7650M, with a benchmark score 0.7% lower.
• AMD FirePro M2000, with a benchmark score 1.4% higher.

The data implies that any system using one of these alternative GPUs with a similarly powerful CPU would produce nearly identical frame rates in Greedfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured frame rate data for Greedfall with this hardware combination:

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 31 FPS
• Medium: Average 25 FPS, Minimum 21 FPS, Maximum 28 FPS
• High: Average 22 FPS
• Ultra: Average 14 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 53 FPS
• Medium: Average 41 FPS, Minimum 35 FPS, Maximum 48 FPS
• High: Average 38 FPS
• Ultra: Average 24 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 76 FPS
• Medium: Average 60 FPS, Minimum 51 FPS, Maximum 69 FPS
• High: Average 54 FPS
• Ultra: Average 35 FPS

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Greedfall at 4K resolution?

A: No. The data shows that at 3840x2160, even the Low settings preset only achieves an average of 31 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best average frame rate at this resolution is 31 FPS.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that achieves 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: None. At 2560x1440, all settings presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average frame rate is 53 FPS at the Low preset.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset is the best playable option at 1920x1080, achieving an average of exactly 60 FPS. The Low preset runs faster at 76 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual quality while still hitting the target.

Q: Why is the performance so low despite having a powerful CPU?

A: The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck. Its benchmark score places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are much older graphics cards. The CPU's high performance is not the limiting factor.

Q: How does this system rank compared to other tested combos for Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 3416th out of 3703 tested combinations. This puts it in the bottom 8% of all systems in the database for this game.

Q: What is the average frame rate for the Ultra preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 35 FPS. This is well below the playable 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The data is clear: this PC can run Greedfall, but only under specific and modest conditions. The verdict by resolution shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where a playable experience is possible. At this resolution, both the Low and Medium settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium being the best playable preset at an average of 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the recorded data shows no playable settings presets. The system is unable to maintain an average of 60 FPS at any settings level at these higher resolutions. The Intel Arc B370 is a severe limiting factor, and the system is not suitable for high-resolution gaming in Greedfall. For a smooth experience, the only viable option is to run the game at 1080p with Medium or Low settings.