Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a unique case in the Greedfall benchmark database. This combo ranks 2595th out of 2938 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 12% of all tested systems. The pairing of a mid-range 2024 CPU with an integrated graphics solution from 2026 yields performance that is strictly entry-level for this 2019 Action RPG. The data shows a system that can handle the game at 1080p with lowered settings, but one that quickly runs out of headroom at higher resolutions or quality presets. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and what the numbers reveal about this specific hardware combination.

FAQ

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

A: The most playable experience is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which produces an average of 84 FPS. Moving to High settings at the same resolution drops the average to 60 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom. The system struggles at 4K, with the High preset averaging only 25 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20,733 in the average benchmark, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12490F at 20,802 (a delta of -0.3%). It is also just 0.4% behind the Intel Xeon 6325P and 0.5% behind the AMD EPYC 7J13, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer on the CPU side.

Q: Where does the Intel Arc B390 GPU rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 1,482 puts it just 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710, highlighting its position as a very low-end graphics solution.

Q: Is the GPU or the CPU the primary bottleneck in this system?

A: The performance scaling indicates a severe GPU bottleneck. At 1080p, raising settings from Low to Ultra cuts average FPS from 84 to 38. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages only 16 FPS. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is clearly capable of feeding the GPU, but the GPU lacks the raw power to maintain high frame rates.

Q: How much of a performance drop is seen when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The drop is dramatic. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 60 FPS at 1080p to just 25 FPS at 4K, a reduction of over 58%. This steep decline confirms that the integrated GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect the dedicated GPU's performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT features Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but the Intel Arc B390 is also an integrated graphics part. The system uses the Arc B390 for rendering, and the data does not suggest any interaction between the two IGPUs. The performance is dictated solely by the Arc B390's capabilities.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform and has a base clock of 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a solid foundation for gaming, as the 5000 series is known for strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for game logic and frame pacing.

In terms of benchmark scores, the CPU demonstrates consistent performance across various tests. It scores 5,523 in the 3DMark 16-thread test and 913 in the single-thread test. Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 17,272 and a single-core score of 2,438. These numbers place the 5600GT in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is a better-than-average processor. Its average benchmark score of 20,733 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12490F, which scores 20,802, showing they are direct competitors in CPU-bound tasks.

For Greedfall, a game from 2019, the CPU's role is to manage the game's world, AI, and physics. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the 5600GT offers enough parallelism for the game's engine. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. For instance, at 1080p, the average frame rate scales significantly with graphics settings (84 FPS at Low, 66 FPS at Medium, 60 FPS at High, 38 FPS at Ultra), which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is able to feed the GPU with frames; the GPU just cannot render them fast enough at higher settings.

The CPU also has a 16 MB L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. While this is not the fastest memory setup available, it is sufficient for the demands of Greedfall. The processor's 65W TDP and 7nm process node from TSMC make it an efficient part, but its performance headroom is not the issue here. The data clearly shows that the CPU is performing its role adequately, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rates in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary graphics processor in this configuration, and its performance profile is the defining factor of the entire system. It is based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, codenamed Panther Lake, and built on a 3nm process node from Intel. This is an integrated graphics processor (IGP), meaning it shares system memory rather than having its own dedicated VRAM. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," with bandwidth being "System Dependent."

The GPU's clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. It has 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines. The data shows a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 7.680 TFLOPS. Despite these specifications, the Arc B390's real-world performance is extremely low. It sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of just 1,482. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which it beats by 1.3%, and the GeForce GT 710, which it beats by 2.7%. This places it firmly in the entry-level or legacy category.

In Greedfall, the GPU's limitations are immediately apparent. The measured FPS data shows that it can only manage playable frame rates at 1080p. At this resolution, it averages 84 FPS on Low settings, but this number drops to 60 FPS on High and 38 FPS on Ultra. The situation worsens at 1440p, where the High preset averages just 42 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is completely overwhelmed, with the High preset averaging 25 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping to a slideshow-like 16 FPS. The lack of dedicated VRAM is a likely contributor to these poor results, as the system memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions and texture loads. The GPU is clearly the weakest link in this combo, and its performance dictates the entire gaming experience.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2595th out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 12% of all configurations in the database, a position that reflects the GPU's lowly status rather than the CPU's capabilities. The CPU, which is in the 74th percentile of all processors, is being held back by a GPU that is in the 9th percentile.

The ranking indicates that this is not a system built for high-fidelity gaming. The data shows that the CPU is a competent mid-range part, but the GPU's performance is so low that it drags the entire combo down. For context, the CPU's nearest rivals (Intel Core i5-12490F, Intel Xeon 6325P, etc.) would likely perform much better when paired with a more capable graphics card. The bottleneck is so severe that even a modest discrete GPU from a previous generation would likely outperform this setup.

The combo's rank of 2595 means that only 343 other tested systems perform worse. This is not a reflection of the CPU's quality but rather a signal of how limiting an integrated GPU can be. In a game like Greedfall, which has moderate requirements, this combo struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at anything above 1080p. The ranking is a clear warning to users that this is a basic-playback system, not a gaming rig. The data suggests that for any serious gaming, a different GPU would be required to unlock the potential of the Ryzen 5 5600GT.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by its GPU. The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a massive drop in performance, which is the classic signature of a graphics-bound workload. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 60 FPS at 1920x1080 to 42 FPS at 2560x1440, and then plummets to 25 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 58% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is an enormous penalty.

This steep scaling curve indicates that the Intel Arc B390 simply does not have the fill rate or memory bandwidth to handle the increased pixel count. The GPU is forced to render significantly more pixels at 4K, and its performance collapses. The data shows that even at Low settings, the frame rate at 4K is only 35 FPS, which is barely playable. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to a dismal 16 FPS, making the game unplayable.

The scaling also shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, as the CPU would be maxed out. Instead, the frame rates drop dramatically with resolution, confirming that the GPU is the sole limiting component. The system is effectively a 1080p machine; trying to push it to 1440p or 4K results in a poor experience. The data suggests that users should stick to 1080p if they want to maintain a playable frame rate, and even then, they may need to lower settings from Ultra to High or Medium to ensure a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings in Greedfall.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, which is smooth and playable. The Medium preset averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS, indicating some frame pacing variation but still a decent experience. The High preset averages 60 FPS, which is exactly on the threshold for a smooth experience, though it may dip in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset, however, drops to an average of 38 FPS, which is noticeable stutter and not ideal for action gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440 shows the system struggling. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is still playable but a significant drop from the 84 FPS at 1080p. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS, which is borderline playable but with noticeable dips. The High preset averages 42 FPS, which is starting to feel sluggish for an Action RPG. The Ultra preset falls to 27 FPS, making the game feel heavy and unresponsive.

At 3840x2160, the system is overwhelmed. The Low preset averages 35 FPS, which is barely playable and will feel choppy. The Medium preset averages 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS, indicating significant frame drops. The High preset averages 25 FPS, which is a poor experience. The Ultra preset averages only 16 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable.

The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is only viable at 1080p with Low to High settings. For a game like Greedfall, which requires timing and responsiveness in combat, the higher resolutions and settings are not recommended. The sweet spot for this system is 1080p with Medium settings, which balances visual quality with a stable 66 FPS average. Pushing beyond this will result in a degraded experience, with the GPU being the clear limiting factor.