Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B370 combination is a severely constrained pairing for Greedfall, producing playable framerates only at 1080p with reduced settings. The data shows this combo ranks near the very bottom of tested configurations, and the performance curve indicates the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck, with the CPU's capabilities largely untapped.

Resolution Scaling

The framerate collapse from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, revealing a system that is fundamentally limited by its graphics processor. At High settings, the average framerate drops from 54 FPS at 1920x1080 to 38 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 16 FPS (approximately 30%). Moving further to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 22 FPS, representing a 32 FPS total drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario; the workload increases dramatically with pixel count, and the Intel Arc B370's low compute throughput (6.144 TFLOPS FP32) cannot keep pace.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at lower settings. At Low settings, the system delivers 76 FPS at 1080p, which is a respectable figure. However, this drops to 53 FPS at 1440p and then to 31 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 45 FPS, whereas at High settings the delta is 32 FPS. This suggests that at lower settings, where the CPU has less work to do per frame, the GPU's limitations become even more dominant. The 1080p Low result of 76 FPS is the only scenario where the combo approaches a smooth experience, but the rapid degradation at higher resolutions confirms that the Arc B370 lacks the raw fillrate and memory bandwidth to handle Greedfall's environments at higher pixel densities.

The 4K Ultra setting is effectively unplayable, with an average of just 14 FPS. This is a 36.4% drop from the already-low 22 FPS at 4K High. The scaling between Medium and Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent penalty, but the absolute numbers are so low at 4K that the settings slider becomes irrelevant for playability. The data indicates that this combination is not viable for 4K gaming in Greedfall under any settings, and even 1440p requires significant compromises, with only Low settings reaching above 50 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the dominant constraint in this pairing. Its benchmark profile is exceptionally weak, scoring just 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7% delta). The delta percentages are minuscule, indicating that the Arc B370's performance is statistically indistinguishable from these decade-old parts. The AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4% delta) is slightly slower, but the overall picture is clear: this GPU is at the entry-level of even legacy hardware.

The GPU's specifications explain its struggles. It utilizes "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. This is a critical weakness for Greedfall, an Action RPG that streams large textures and geometry. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent", which in a shared-memory configuration means it must contend with the CPU for main memory access. The GPU's clock speeds (base 300 MHz, boost 2400 MHz) and its low pixel rate (48.00 GPixel/s) and texture rate (96.00 GTexel/s) further underscore its limited capacity to process pixel-heavy scenes.

The data shows that the GPU's 25W TDP and IGP slot width confirm it is an integrated-class solution. In Greedfall, this translates to the observed framerates: the GPU is saturated even at 1080p High, where it manages 54 FPS. The fact that the 1080p Low result (76 FPS) is significantly higher than 1080p High (54 FPS) indicates that reducing the pixel shading and texture quality directly relieves pressure on the GPU's limited processing units. There is no scenario in the data where the GPU appears to be idle or waiting on the CPU; its performance ceiling is the primary factor determining the final framerate.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, a position that aligns with the GPU's low percentile ranking. The combo is not merely mediocre; it is near the bottom of the entire database. The CPU, while not a top-tier part, is far more capable than the GPU, and this mismatch creates a system where the graphics card holds back the entire experience.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance, as the CPU's benchmark scores do not suggest a bottleneck. For context, the Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score is 19593, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong showing for a 6-core, 12-thread part. However, the combo's overall rank in Greedfall is dragged down by the GPU's inability to translate CPU compute into framerate. The delta between the CPU's percentile (73rd) and the GPU's percentile (5th) is stark, and the measured FPS data reflects this imbalance. The combo is effectively a high-end CPU wasted on a low-end GPU, and the near-bottom rank in Greedfall is the predictable result.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the combo's capabilities across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are mixed. Low settings deliver the best average at 76 FPS, which is smooth and playable. Medium settings drop to 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, indicating a stable experience that is still acceptable for most players. High settings reduce the average to 54 FPS, which is playable but begins to show strain. Ultra settings are a significant step down, averaging just 35 FPS, which is a 41 FPS drop from Low and a 19 FPS drop from High. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects (likely shadows, reflections, or draw distances) that overwhelm the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more challenging. Low settings average 53 FPS, which is still respectable, but Medium drops to 41 FPS (min 35, max 48). High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS. The gap between Low and High at 1440p is 15 FPS, similar to the 1080p gap, but the absolute values are lower. The 1440p Medium result of 41 FPS is on the edge of playability, and High at 38 FPS will feel sluggish in action sequences.

At 3840x2160, the combo is not viable for gaming. Low settings average 31 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth play. Medium averages 25 FPS (min 21, max 28), High averages 22 FPS, and Ultra averages just 14 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with even the lowest settings failing to reach 30 FPS consistently. The data shows a clear progression: 1080p is playable with settings at Medium or below, 1440p requires Low settings for a decent experience, and 4K is not recommended under any settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Low settings yields the highest average at 76 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p average 60 FPS, which is also smooth. For a balance of quality and performance, 1080p Medium is the optimal choice, as 1440p Medium drops to 41 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 31 at Low settings. Ultra settings average just 14 FPS. All 4K results are below the 30 FPS threshold and are not considered playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (a -0.2% delta). It is essentially tied with the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%) and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%). The AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4%) is slightly slower.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong (73rd percentile, average score 19593), while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. The framerate data shows performance scaling with resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck, not a CPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, reflecting the GPU's severe performance limitations.

Q: Is the Arc B370's shared memory a factor in its performance?

A: The GPU uses "System Shared" memory with "System Dependent" bandwidth. This means it has no dedicated VRAM and must share system memory with the CPU. This configuration is likely a significant factor in the low scores and framerates, as Greedfall requires substantial texture memory.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne) on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 16429 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2319 in single-core. These are competent scores, placing the CPU in the 73rd percentile of all processors. The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617 avg, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12500 (19668 avg, -0.4% delta), showing the Ryzen 5 5500 is competitive with these modern parts.

In Greedfall, however, the CPU's role is secondary. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 76 FPS, which is a respectable result. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see framerates plateau or drop at lower resolutions when the GPU is less stressed. Instead, the framerates increase significantly at lower resolutions and settings, indicating that the GPU is the constraining component. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, but the GPU cannot deliver more frames.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for Greedfall, which is not a heavily threaded title. The single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 2319) is adequate for the game's main thread logic. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 5500 would be capable of driving much higher framerates with a more powerful GPU. The combination's low rank is a direct result of the GPU's 5th percentile standing, not a reflection of CPU inadequacy. The CPU is a solid mid-range part, but it is paired with a GPU that is at the bottom of the performance spectrum, creating a system that is unbalanced and underperforms in Greedfall.