Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the Intel Arc B370 in Greedfall presents a clear picture of a system constrained by its graphics solution. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings show a component that struggles to maintain playable performance, though the scaling patterns reveal the exact nature of the bottleneck. This analysis breaks down the data from the benchmark database to show where this combo excels, where it fails, and what users can expect from the settings menu.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep decline as resolution increases, a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 76 FPS, which drops to 53 FPS at 1440p and further to 31 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 59% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are the primary factor limiting performance.

Looking at the High preset, the scaling is equally telling. The system delivers 54 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and just 22 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 16 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is another 16 FPS. This linear degradation suggests that the GPU is being saturated at every step, with no headroom to spare for higher pixel counts. The Medium preset tells a similar story: 60 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra preset is where the combo utterly collapses. At 1080p, it manages just 35 FPS, which falls to 24 FPS at 1440p and a barely interactive 14 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 4K on Ultra is a massive 21 FPS, representing a 60% reduction in performance. This makes Ultra settings essentially unusable at any resolution above 720p, though that resolution was not tested.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU. The CPU's role is secondary, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work to do, the system only reaches 76 FPS. A more powerful graphics card would allow the Ryzen 5 5600G's six cores to push frame rates much higher, but the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 20 ROPs simply cannot keep up with the demands of Greedfall's rendering at higher resolutions. The data shows a system where every resolution step costs roughly 15-20% performance, a hallmark of a GPU-bound configuration.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the dominant factor in this combo's performance, and the benchmark data confirms its limitations. The GPU's average benchmark score is 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (a -0.2% delta), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (-0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (-0.7% delta). These are all legacy parts from over a decade ago, which puts the Arc B370's performance in stark context.

The GPU's architecture is Xe3-LPG on Intel's 3nm process, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. It features 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These specifications explain the measured FPS results in Greedfall. The 20 ROPs are particularly limiting for fill-rate-heavy scenes, which is why the 4K Ultra result of 14 FPS is so low. The GPU also has 10 RT cores, though Greedfall does not appear to leverage ray tracing in the measured presets.

Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU uses the CPU's DDR4 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which in this case is tied to the Ryzen 5 5600G's dual-channel memory bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This shared memory architecture can cause contention with the CPU, but the benchmark results show that the GPU's raw compute limits are hit well before memory bandwidth becomes the primary constraint.

The TDP of the Arc B370 is just 25 W, which is remarkably low for a discrete-class GPU. This explains its integrated nature (the bus interface is listed as "IGP"), but it also means the GPU has a strict power ceiling that caps its performance. The 3DMark score of 1184 and the 5th percentile ranking are direct consequences of this power budget. In Greedfall, the GPU manages 76 FPS at 1080p Low, but this is the absolute ceiling of its capabilities with the lowest settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its specifications suggest it is far more capable than the GPU allows it to demonstrate. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and is built on TSMC's 7nm process. Its average benchmark score is 21088, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, a stark contrast to the GPU's 5th percentile ranking.

In multi-threaded workloads, the 5600G shows solid performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 10551, and its Geekbench multicore score is 8428. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1409 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1801. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1220P with an average score of 21066 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V at 21112 (-0.1% delta), showing it sits in a competitive mid-range position.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is subordinated to the GPU's bottleneck. The game is an Action RPG that typically relies on a mix of single-threaded game logic and multi-threaded asset streaming. The 5600G's 12 threads should handle these tasks with ease, but the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions and settings. Evidence for this comes from the scaling pattern: if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across resolutions at a given setting, but instead we see significant drops as resolution increases.

The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are not used in this configuration, as the Intel Arc B370 handles all rendering duties. The 5600G's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide the system with adequate memory throughput for the GPU's needs. However, the CPU's potential is largely untapped in this pairing — the data suggests that a much faster GPU would allow the 5600G to deliver significantly higher frame rates in Greedfall.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. This is a low ranking that reflects the GPU's severe limitations. The combo's position is driven almost entirely by the Intel Arc B370's 5th percentile GPU score, as the CPU's 74th percentile ranking would suggest a much stronger overall performance if paired with a more capable graphics card.

The measured FPS data confirms this ranking. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, it drops to 38 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 22 FPS. These numbers place the combo firmly in the lower tier of the database's tested configurations. The best result is 76 FPS at 1080p Low, which is the only setting and resolution combination that approaches a consistently playable experience.

The rank of 2699 out of 2938 means there are 239 combos that perform worse, but the vast majority of tested systems outperform this pairing. This is notable because the CPU is a capable mid-range part — its 74th percentile ranking puts it ahead of most CPUs in the database. The bottleneck is unambiguous: the Arc B370's 1184 average benchmark score and 5th percentile ranking drag the entire combo down. In Greedfall, a game with moderate system requirements, this pairing can only deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo can achieve in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 76, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 60 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 54 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: No. At 4K, the best result is 31 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 22 FPS on High and 14 FPS on Ultra. These are not playable frame rates for a smooth experience.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). It is 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile relative to all tested CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-1220P, which scores 21066.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in Greedfall?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases (e.g., 54 FPS at 1080p High to 22 FPS at 4K High), which indicates the Intel Arc B370 is saturated, while the CPU has headroom.

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

A: The combo ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of systems tested for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo in Greedfall is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 76 FPS average. This is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, providing smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1080p is a viable alternative, offering 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, which should maintain consistent performance in most scenes.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the High preset at 1080p provides 54 FPS average, which is playable but may feel slightly less smooth. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as it drops to 35 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. At 1440p, only the Low preset (53 FPS) reaches acceptable performance; Medium (41 FPS) and High (38 FPS) are borderline, while Ultra (24 FPS) is too slow. At 4K, no settings preset delivers playable frame rates, with the best being Low at 31 FPS.

The data suggests that users should avoid 4K entirely with this combo. The sweet spot is 1080p with Medium settings, which balances the 60 FPS average against the improved visual quality over Low. If frame rate is the absolute priority, Low at 1080p is the clear winner. Those who want to try 1440p should stick to Low settings and accept the 53 FPS average, understanding that dips may occur during intense scenes. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions, as it consistently produces the lowest frame rates and offers diminishing visual returns for this GPU.