Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a distinctive performance profile in Greedfall, one defined by a steep resolution penalty and a clear GPU bottleneck. The measured frame rates reveal a combination that is playable at 1080p but struggles to maintain acceptable performance as pixel count rises. This analysis walks through the resolution scaling, rank placement, and component-specific roles based solely on the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and tells a clear story about which component is limiting performance. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 60 FPS on average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset, the average falls to 42 FPS, a 30% reduction. Stepping up to 3840x2160 High yields just 25 FPS, which is a 58% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the graphics processor is the primary constraint; a CPU-bound scenario would show far less variation across resolutions.

The Low preset confirms this trend. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 84 FPS, which drops to 58 FPS at 1440p and 35 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 58% at both Low and High settings, suggesting a consistent GPU-limited curve rather than a sudden shift in bottleneck. The Medium preset shows the same shape: 66 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, starting at 38 FPS at 1080p, falling to 27 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 16 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the Arc B390's memory bandwidth, described as "System Dependent" and using "System Shared" memory, cannot keep up with the demands of higher resolutions. The 4K results are uniformly below 35 FPS across all presets, which makes 4K effectively unplayable for this title regardless of settings. The 1440p results are borderline, with only the Low preset exceeding 60 FPS. The resolution scaling analysis points to a GPU that is adequate for 1080p but quickly overwhelmed by additional pixel throughput.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 3600 and the Arc B390 ranks 2595th out of 2938 tested combos. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, roughly in the bottom 12% of configurations. The rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's limited compute capabilities, which are quantified by its average benchmark score of 1482.

The Arc B390's individual performance percentile is just 9, meaning it outperforms only 9% of all GPUs in the database. This is a low position, and it aligns with the GPU's nearest rivals, which include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (average score 1463, delta 1.3%), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (average score 1460, delta 1.5%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (average score 1446, delta 2.5%). The Arc B390 is only 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710, which shows how close its performance is to legacy entry-level parts.

The CPU, by contrast, is a much stronger component in relative terms. The Ryzen 5 3600 has a percentile of 71 among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 17035 puts it in a different class entirely. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1260P (delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i5-11400 (delta -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 7573X (delta -0.2%). The discrepancy between the CPU's 71st percentile and the GPU's 9th percentile is the defining characteristic of this combo; the system is heavily imbalanced, with the graphics card holding back a capable processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo based on the measured data?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS on any preset. The Low preset reaches 84 FPS, Medium reaches 66 FPS, and High reaches 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (58 FPS) approaches 60 FPS, while 3840x2160 fails to reach 35 FPS on any setting.

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

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463), 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score 1460), 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446), and 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (score 1443). Its percentile rank of 9 places it below 91% of all GPUs.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Greedfall?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc B390's benchmark scores and percentile (9) are dramatically lower than the Ryzen 5 3600's percentile (71). The frame rate scaling across resolutions, where higher resolutions cause large FPS drops, is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck rather than a CPU limitation.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: The combination of the Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2595th out of 2938 tested combos. This places it in the lower percentile of systems tested for Greedfall.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a playable experience at any resolution?

A: No. The Ultra preset yields 38 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K. None of these averages reach 60 FPS, and even the 1080p result is below the typical threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to the GPU's performance in absolute terms?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 17035, placing it near the Intel Core i5-11400 (score 17067, delta -0.2%). The GPU's average benchmark score is 1482, which puts it near the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, delta 1.3%). The CPU is over 11 times faster in its respective benchmark suite, underlining the performance gap.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, the Medium preset averages 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS, and the High preset averages 60 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 38 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth play. The 1080p data shows a clear progression: lower settings yield higher frame rates, but even the High preset maintains a 60 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, performance declines across the board. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, just short of 60. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset averages 42 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 27 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that only the Low preset is viable for consistent frame rates, and even that preset dips below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The Low preset averages 35 FPS, the Medium preset averages 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS, the High preset averages 25 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 16 FPS. No 4K preset reaches 60 FPS, and the highest average is 35 FPS on Low. The data shows a consistent pattern: the Arc B390 cannot sustain playable frame rates at 4K in Greedfall, regardless of the graphics settings chosen.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset. This setting combination produces an average of 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. The Medium preset provides a 10% improvement over the High preset's 60 FPS average, and it maintains a minimum frame rate that stays above 55 FPS, which is generally acceptable for an Action RPG.

The Low preset at 1080p offers the highest average frame rate at 84 FPS, but it does so at the cost of visual fidelity. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, 1080p Low is the only preset that provides a substantial margin above 60 FPS. However, the Medium preset strikes a better balance between performance and visual quality, as it nearly matches the 60 FPS target while likely providing richer graphics.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option, averaging 58 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 46 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. For 1440p users, the recommendation is to use the Low preset to stay close to 60 FPS. The 4K resolution is not recommended at any preset, as the highest average (35 FPS on Low) falls well below playable thresholds. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely; even at 1080p it only produces 38 FPS, making it the worst choice for this hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are respectable for a desktop processor: Cinebench R23 multicore yields 15045, while single-core yields 2124. The 3DMark multi-threaded test shows a score of 4605, and the PassMark multithread score is 17700.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic and physics. The CPU's percentile rank of 71 indicates it is above average compared to all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1260P and the Intel Core i5-11400, with deltas of 0.2% and -0.2%, respectively. This means the 3600 is essentially neck-and-neck with those processors in overall CPU performance.

However, the measured frame rates show that the CPU's strength does not translate into higher FPS in this game. The frame rate scaling across resolutions is nearly identical, which suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The 4K frame rates are low because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough, not because the CPU is waiting. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600 is a strong partner that is being underutilized due to the GPU's limitations. The 12 threads and high boost clock are sufficient for Greedfall, as evidenced by the fact that reducing resolution from 4K to 1080p yields a significant FPS increase, which would not happen if the CPU were the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary determinant of this combo's performance in Greedfall. Its architecture is Xe3-LPG, built on a 3 nm process, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its peak FP32 throughput is 7.680 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s. The GPU uses system-shared memory, which means its bandwidth is system-dependent.

The GPU's benchmark results are stark. Its average score is 1482, and its percentile rank is 9, meaning it is slower than 91% of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 1482, which is the only benchmark recorded for this GPU. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710. The Arc B390 is just 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX, which places it in the entry-level category.

In Greedfall, the GPU's limitations are exposed at higher resolutions. The 4K results are uniformly below 35 FPS, and even the 1440p results only reach 58 FPS on Low settings. The GPU's shared memory architecture is a likely culprit, as the system-dependent bandwidth cannot provide the throughput needed for high-resolution textures and shading. The 1080p results are the only ones where the GPU provides a playable experience, with the Medium preset achieving 66 FPS. The data clearly shows that the Arc B390 is the limiting component in this pairing, and its low performance percentile relative to the CPU's 71st percentile confirms the imbalance. The GPU's boost clock of 2500 MHz is not enough to overcome its limited memory bandwidth and compute resources, leading to the observed frame rates.