Greedfall

The data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B570 presents a clear picture of a system that is capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p, but which hits a performance ceiling as resolution increases. The benchmark results show a consistent scaling pattern across all four presets, with the most significant frame rate drops occurring between 1440p and 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to identify the primary bottleneck and offers practical settings guidance based on the data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 92 FPS at 1080p to 64 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 28 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average falls further to 38 FPS, another 26 FPS drop. This pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the workload on the GPU increases significantly with pixel count.

The Low preset demonstrates the same trend, with average frame rates of 130 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p represents a 40 FPS loss, while the jump to 4K costs another 36 FPS. This consistent reduction across all settings suggests that the GPU's rendering capabilities, rather than the CPU's processing power, are dictating the frame rate at resolutions above 1080p.

At the Medium preset, the frame rate drops from 102 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p, and then to 42 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with averages of 59 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and just 24 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it falls below the threshold for a playable experience, indicating that this combination is not suited for maximum settings at that resolution.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 3600 is able to keep the Arc B570 sufficiently fed, as the frame rates are high across all presets. However, the steep drops at higher resolutions point to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck. The data shows that the Arc B570's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of the quality preset selected.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2344 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is not a top-tier configuration for this specific title. The rank suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs or more balanced system configurations.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 5 3600, holds a percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs, meaning it performs better than 71% of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 17035, placing it very close to its nearest rivals. For instance, the Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, a delta of 0.2%, while the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, a delta of -0.2%. This indicates that the CPU is a solid mid-range performer, but its contribution to the game's frame rate is secondary to the GPU.

The GPU, the Intel Arc B570, has a percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, a delta of 0.1%, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a delta of -0.1%. This suggests that the Arc B570 is positioned similarly to those cards in synthetic benchmarks, but its in-game performance in Greedfall at 4K appears to be limited by its memory interface and bandwidth.

The low combo rank is likely a result of the GPU's performance ceiling in this game. While the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions drag the overall ranking down. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates, rather than for higher-resolution displays.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and features a 10 GB GDDR6 memory buffer on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications define its performance envelope in Greedfall, where the frame rate is heavily influenced by memory bandwidth and fill rate.

The GPU's 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs contribute to a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. These figures are adequate for 1080p gaming, as evidenced by the high frame rates in the benchmark data. However, at 4K, the demand on the ROPs and memory bandwidth increases exponentially, and the Arc B570's 160-bit bus becomes a significant constraint, limiting the data throughput needed to maintain high frame rates.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks shows it is competitive with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, with a delta of 0.1% and -0.1% respectively. However, the measured FPS in Greedfall at 4K Ultra is only 24 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS target. This indicates that while the GPU has theoretical compute capabilities, its memory system is a bottleneck in this title at higher resolutions. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's assets, but the bandwidth is not enough to feed the GPU at 4K.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary factor limiting performance in Greedfall. At 1080p, the Arc B570 can deliver over 130 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to just 54 FPS at 4K on the same preset. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is limited by its memory bandwidth, as the pixel workload increases with resolution, requiring more data to be transferred from VRAM to the rendering cores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance, with the Low preset achieving an average of 130 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The High preset averages 92 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 59 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system can handle all presets, with even Ultra remaining playable, though not at a high refresh rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease noticeably. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, which is still smooth, but the Medium preset drops to 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. The High preset averages 64 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 41 FPS. At this resolution, the system is best suited for Medium or High settings to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS, indicating noticeable stutters. The High preset averages 38 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to just 24 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that 4K gaming is not viable with this combo, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS.

The data also shows that the difference between presets is consistent across resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra is 71 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. This indicates that the GPU's workload is not the only factor, as the diminishing returns at higher resolutions suggest that the CPU may also be contributing to the frame rate differences at lower settings, but the GPU remains the dominant bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution, as it delivers the highest average frame rates across all presets, with the Low preset achieving 130 FPS and the High preset achieving 92 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 4K, the highest average frame rate is 54 FPS on the Low preset, which is technically playable. However, the Medium preset drops to 42 FPS, and the Ultra preset is only 24 FPS, indicating that 4K is not recommended for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750, indicating very similar performance in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as frame rates are high across all presets, reaching 130 FPS on Low. The CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the High preset averages 64 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 41 FPS, a difference of 23 FPS. This shows a significant performance cost for the Ultra settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2344 out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all tested systems for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 15045 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2124 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 17700.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the frame rates are high, with the Low preset reaching 130 FPS. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's engine at this resolution.

However, the CPU's performance is not the primary driver of the frame rate at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K shows a consistent drop in FPS that is attributable to the GPU's workload. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by a Cinebench R23 score of 2124, is adequate for the game's logic, but it does not compensate for the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations.

The CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core i5-11400, have very similar average benchmark scores, with deltas of 0.2% and -0.2% respectively. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600 is a typical mid-range processor, and its performance in Greedfall is consistent with its synthetic scores. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system; rather, it is the GPU that limits performance at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data suggests that 1920x1080 with the High preset is the optimal configuration, as it averages 92 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a higher average of 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS, making it a good choice for those who prefer a higher frame rate buffer. The Ultra preset at 1080p, averaging 59 FPS, is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the best choice for this resolution. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS, which is also smooth, but the drop to Ultra at 41 FPS is significant. For a more stable experience, Medium or High is recommended over Ultra at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a consistent 60 FPS. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, which is the only playable option, but it may still experience drops in demanding scenes. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. Therefore, 4K is not recommended for this combo, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best experience.

The data indicates that the Low preset provides the highest frame rates at all resolutions, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1080p or 1440p is the recommended choice, as it delivers near-60 FPS or above without the visual degradation of Low settings. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, and even then, it barely maintains a playable frame rate.