Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B580 ranks 1319th out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the lower half of the database. This rank of 1319 out of 1705 combos indicates that while this pairing is functional, it does not deliver the headroom expected from the Arc B580's standalone capabilities. The data shows a system that is consistently playable at 1080p and 1440p with tuned settings, but one that struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K Ultra. The bottleneck is clearly the CPU, as evidenced by the scaling patterns across resolutions, which we will break down in the sections below.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1319 out of 1705 tested configurations places it in the 22nd percentile of all tested pairings, which is a modest result for a system built around a 2024 GPU. The Arc B580 itself sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (avg score 23181, deltaPct -0.7%) and the AMD Radeon 760M (avg score 22999, deltaPct 0.1%). This tells us the GPU is a solid mid-range performer, yet the overall combo rank suffers because the Ryzen 5 4600G holds it back.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 17489 places it at the 75th percentile among all processors, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at a deltaPct of 0%. In synthetic tests, the 4600G is competitive with modern low-end chips like the Intel Core i3-14100T (deltaPct -0.8%), but its real-world gaming performance is limited by its Zen 2 architecture and lower single-thread throughput. The data suggests that in Greedfall, a game that relies heavily on single-core performance for its AI and game logic, this CPU pairing drags the combo down relative to what the GPU alone could achieve. In practical terms, the combo rank reflects a system that is best suited for 1080p gaming with medium-to-high settings, not a high-refresh or 4K powerhouse.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution. At High settings, the combo delivers 106.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and even at Ultra it manages 69.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 72.1 FPS on High, which is still playable, but 4K performance falls to 44.3 FPS on High, making it less ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the CPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The jump from Low (143.4 FPS) to High (106.2 FPS) shows a 26% drop, which is substantial but not as severe as the drop at higher resolutions. This indicates the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output at 1080p, but the frame rates are not maximized because the Ryzen 5 4600G's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919) cannot feed the Arc B580 fast enough.

Q: Is the Arc B580's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. Given that Greedfall is a 2019 title, this amount of VRAM is more than adequate, even at 4K Ultra. The bottleneck at 4K is not memory capacity but the GPU's raw compute and the CPU's ability to draw calls.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves 102.7 FPS on Low but only 45.2 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 56% drop in performance when moving from Low to Ultra, which is a steep curve. The data indicates that Medium settings (76.4 FPS) provide a much better balance than Ultra, which falls below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does this combo compare to the GPU's nearest rival in terms of overall score?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181 (deltaPct -0.7%). In Greedfall specifically, the combo rank suggests that the 4600G CPU prevents the B580 from fully leveraging its performance advantage, whereas a newer CPU might push the combo higher.

Q: Does the game's 2019 release date affect performance expectations?

A: Greedfall was released on September 9, 2019, which means it is not optimized for the latest multi-core processors. The Ryzen 5 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient, but the game's engine likely favors higher single-core speeds. This explains why the CPU's single-thread score (3dmark single-thread score of 726) correlates with the observed frame rates at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It features 8 MB of shared L3 cache and a 65W TDP, and it was released in July 2020 with a launch MSRP of $154. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is critical because the game's AI-driven combat and NPC interactions are single-thread dependent. The benchmark data shows the CPU's single-thread performance is modest: a 3dmark single-thread score of 726 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919. These numbers are below average for modern gaming CPUs, which explains why the combo cannot exceed 143.4 FPS even at 1080p Low.

The 4600G's multi-thread performance is stronger, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and a Passmark multithread score of 15992, but Greedfall does not scale well with more threads. The measured FPS at 1080p shows that the CPU is the limiting factor: at Low settings, the GPU is not stressed, yet the frame rate caps at 143.4 FPS. This suggests the CPU's single-core speed is the primary bottleneck. The combo rank of 1319 out of 1705 reflects this; the CPU simply cannot keep up with the Arc B580's potential in a title like Greedfall, which is more sensitive to IPC than core count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 143.4 FPS on Low, 116.5 FPS on Medium, 106.2 FPS on High, and 69.1 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the system is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but the drop from Low to Ultra is 52%, indicating a heavy reliance on GPU compute for higher visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease to 102.7 FPS on Low, 76.4 FPS on Medium, 72.1 FPS on High, and 45.2 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the combo manages 62.5 FPS on Low, 46.6 FPS on Medium, 44.3 FPS on High, and 29.2 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is particularly weak, showing that the combo is not suited for 4K gaming with maximum settings.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Medium is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 26.9 FPS (143.4 to 116.5), while the difference between High and Ultra is 37.1 FPS (106.2 to 69.1). This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately taxing on the GPU, likely due to the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance being pushed to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a story about the limiting component. At High settings, the frame rates drop from 106.2 FPS at 1080p to 72.1 FPS at 1440p (a 32% reduction) and then to 44.3 FPS at 4K (a further 39% reduction from 1440p). This is a classic GPU-bound scaling curve, where the Arc B580's performance is the primary constraint as the pixel count increases. However, the CPU's influence is visible at 1080p: the difference between Low and High at 1080p is 37.2 FPS, while at 1440p it is 30.6 FPS, and at 4K it is 18.2 FPS. The shrinking gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck, while at 1080p the CPU's single-thread limits are more apparent.

The data shows that the combo is not balanced. At 1080p, the CPU holds the system back, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, and the CPU's role diminishes. The sweet spot is 1440p Medium, where the combo delivers 76.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target and shows a more balanced usage of both components. The scaling pattern confirms that for this pairing, 1440p is the optimal resolution to avoid CPU limitations while still keeping GPU load manageable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, which yields 76.4 FPS. This provides a smooth frame rate above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality. At 1920x1080, High settings at 106.2 FPS is also an excellent choice, offering higher fidelity without sacrificing performance. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution: at 1080p it drops to 69.1 FPS, at 1440p it falls to 45.2 FPS, and at 4K it is a slideshow at 29.2 FPS. The data suggests that the Ultra preset's extra effects are not worth the performance hit, especially when Medium or High deliver such strong results.

For players prioritizing frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p offers 143.4 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors, but the visual compromise is significant. The most balanced recommendation is 1440p Medium, as it leverages the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth without overloading the CPU. At 4K, only the Low preset (62.5 FPS) is playable, but the visual quality is likely too degraded for most users. The measured data clearly shows that the combo's best settings are Medium or High at 1080p or 1440p, avoiding Ultra entirely.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is a 5nm GPU with a boost clock of 2670 MHz, 2560 shading units, and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its FP32 performance is 13.67 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for Greedfall's DX11 rendering path. The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 places it at the 66th percentile, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181, a deltaPct of -0.7%. This shows the B580 is a strong mid-range card, but its performance in Greedfall is heavily influenced by the CPU.

In this combo, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (29.2 FPS) and 4K High (44.3 FPS) indicates that the B580's compute resources are exhausted, as the pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are not sufficient for 4K Ultra. The 12 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor, as Greedfall's requirements are modest for a 2019 title. The GPU's 20 ray tracing cores are irrelevant here, as the game does not use ray tracing. The data suggests that the B580 is capable of 1080p Ultra (69.1 FPS) and 1440p High (72.1 FPS), but the CPU prevents it from reaching its full potential at 1080p, where the frame rate is capped by the 4600G's single-thread performance.