Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B570 combination produces a clear performance hierarchy in Greedfall, with frame rates scaling predictably across the three tested resolutions. The data indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while the CPU demonstrates sufficient headroom to support high frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured results to explain where the bottleneck lies and how users should configure settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a pronounced performance drop as resolution increases, which is classic evidence of GPU limitation. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 92 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average falls to 64 FPS, a reduction of approximately 30%. At 4K High, the average drops further to 38 FPS, which represents a 59% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting component as pixel count rises, since the CPU workload does not increase proportionally with resolution.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution reinforces this finding. At 1080p, the spread from Low (130 FPS) to Ultra (59 FPS) is 71 FPS, showing that the GPU has substantial performance reserves when the CPU can feed it quickly. At 1440p, the same spread shrinks to 49 FPS (90 FPS Low vs 41 FPS Ultra), and at 4K, it narrows further to 30 FPS (54 FPS Low vs 24 FPS Ultra). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU saturates before the CPU becomes a factor.

The Ryzen 5 5600’s capabilities, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584, are more than adequate for this game at 1080p. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 130 FPS, which is near the upper range where CPU overhead becomes relevant. However, the Arc B570’s Passmark G3D score of 14195 and its percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs suggest that its raw throughput is the ceiling for higher resolutions.

For users targeting 1440p, the Medium preset at 71 FPS is the highest playable tier, while 4K users must accept Low settings for 54 FPS or Medium for 42 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS is below playable thresholds, and the 4K High result of 38 FPS is marginal. The scaling data makes it clear that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear best-value preset at each resolution when balancing frame rate and visual quality. At 1080p, the High preset at 92 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a 10 FPS improvement over Medium (102 FPS) is only 6 FPS higher, but the visual uplift from Medium to High typically justifies the small performance cost. The Ultra preset at 59 FPS is technically playable but sacrifices too much smoothness for the marginal graphical gains, especially when High delivers a 56% higher frame rate.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 71 FPS is the optimal selection. High at 64 FPS is close behind, but Medium provides a 7 FPS advantage while still maintaining a solid visual presentation. The Low preset at 90 FPS is smooth but underutilizes the hardware, as the jump from Low to Medium only costs 19 FPS. Ultra at 41 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold that most gamers consider smooth.

For 4K, the data presents a more constrained choice. Low at 54 FPS is the only preset that approaches playability, while Medium at 42 FPS and High at 38 FPS are borderline. Ultra at 24 FPS is effectively unplayable for action-oriented gameplay. The recommendation for 4K is Low, with the understanding that users may prefer to drop to 1440p Medium for a significantly better experience.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most balanced compromise between the measured frame rates and typical visual expectations. The data shows that Medium consistently stays within 10-15% of High while providing a meaningful FPS buffer. At 1080p, Medium’s 102 FPS is 10 FPS higher than High, at 1440p, Medium’s 71 FPS is 7 FPS higher, and at 4K, Medium’s 42 FPS is 4 FPS higher than High. This consistency makes Medium the default recommendation for users uncertain about their quality preferences.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the strongest resolution, with High settings achieving 92 FPS and Ultra reaching 59 FPS. At 1440p, High produces 64 FPS, and at 4K, even Low only reaches 54 FPS. The 1080p results offer the best combination of frame rate and visual fidelity.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The measured results show 4K Low at 54 FPS and 4K Medium at 42 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K drop to 38 FPS and 24 FPS respectively, which are below smooth playability thresholds.

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

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 places it just 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% below the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It also sits 0.4% above the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) and 0.5% below the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 sufficient for high frame rates in this game?

A: Yes, the CPU’s benchmark scores show ample headroom. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and Geekbench single-core score of 1936 support frame rates well above what the GPU delivers. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 130 FPS, indicating the CPU is not the limiting factor.

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

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 90 FPS, while Ultra drops to 41 FPS. This represents a 49 FPS difference, or a 54% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2344 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range position, as the CPU is a strong performer in its class.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2344 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower 20% of all configurations. This rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s mid-range standing rather than the CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B570 occupies the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The disparity in these percentile rankings suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores—the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, with deltas of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively—are all much newer processors. The Ryzen 5 5600’s average benchmark score of 20468 is competitive with these newer parts, indicating that its Zen 3 architecture remains relevant for gaming workloads. In contrast, the GPU’s nearest rivals include the Arc A750, which scores 0.1% higher, and the RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 0.1% lower, showing that the B570 sits in a crowded mid-range segment.

The rank of 2344 out of 2938 means that roughly 80% of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in Greedfall. This is not surprising given that the B570 is a mid-range GPU released in 2025, while many top combos likely pair high-end CPUs with flagship GPUs. However, the combo’s measured FPS at 1080p—92 FPS on High—shows that it still provides a smooth experience for most players. The rank should be interpreted as a relative position within a broad database, not as a definitive statement of inadequacy.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Greedfall’s demands at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the measured frame rates. At 4K, the memory bandwidth becomes more stressed, but the data shows that the GPU’s compute throughput, not VRAM capacity, is the limiting factor. The 10 GB capacity is ample for this 2019 title, which does not require the larger memory pools seen in newer games.

The GPU’s clocks are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is notable for consistent performance. The memory operates at 2375 MHz with an effective 19 Gbps transfer rate. These clocks contribute to a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS provides the raw compute for the game’s rendering, and the 18 ray tracing cores support any RT effects enabled by the Ultra preset.

The B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Arc A750, scores 20582, a 0.1% difference, indicating that the B570 is essentially a lateral move from its predecessor generation. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 14195 and DirectX 12 score of 72 suggest solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Greedfall’s rendering path. The measured FPS at 1080p High (92 FPS) and 1440p High (64 FPS) show that the GPU delivers playable performance, but the 4K results (38 FPS High) confirm that it is not a 4K-class part.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 130 FPS, Medium reaches 102 FPS with a measured range of 87-117 FPS, High delivers 92 FPS, and Ultra produces 59 FPS. The 1080p results show a smooth scaling curve, with each preset step bringing a predictable FPS change: Low to Medium drops 28 FPS, Medium to High drops 10 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 33 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings yield 90 FPS, Medium produces 71 FPS with a range of 60-81 FPS, High achieves 64 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. The step changes are 19 FPS from Low to Medium, 7 FPS from Medium to High, and 23 FPS from High to Ultra. The Medium preset’s minimum of 60 FPS indicates that it maintains a playable floor, while Ultra’s 41 FPS average suggests occasional dips below smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 54 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS with a range of 36-48 FPS, High achieves 38 FPS, and Ultra drops to 24 FPS. The step changes are 12 FPS from Low to Medium, 4 FPS from Medium to High, and 14 FPS from High to Ultra. The Medium preset’s minimum of 36 FPS shows that even mid-tier settings can experience stutter at 4K, while Ultra’s 24 FPS average is below playable thresholds.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between resolutions narrows as settings increase. At Low, the difference between 1080p and 4K is 76 FPS (130 vs 54). At Ultra, the difference is 35 FPS (59 vs 24). This compression indicates that the GPU’s limits are reached more quickly at higher settings, leaving less headroom for resolution scaling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for Greedfall, which is not a heavily threaded title. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency, supporting consistent frame pacing. The dual-channel DDR4 memory interface with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game’s data demands.

The CPU’s benchmark scores demonstrate strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584 and multi-core score of 18309 show that it can handle both lightly threaded game logic and background tasks. The Geekbench single-core score of 1936 and multi-core score of 9158 corroborate this. The Passmark single-thread score of 3256 and multithread score of 21541 indicate balanced performance across different workloads.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game state updates. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 130 FPS, which suggests the CPU can support frame rates well above what the B570 can render at higher settings. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the GPU’s 65th percentile, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing. The nearest CPU rivals—the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, with deltas of 0.1% and 0.2%—show that the Ryzen 5 5600 remains competitive despite being released in 2022.

The CPU’s 65W TDP and 7nm process node contribute to efficient operation, but these factors do not directly affect game performance. The data shows that the CPU’s clock speeds and core configuration are more than adequate for this game, as the measured FPS at 1080p are consistently high across all settings. The CPU is not a limiting factor in any of the tested configurations.