Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG that scales heavily with both resolution and quality settings, and the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + Intel Arc B570 combo shows a system that is clearly capable at 1080p but begins to struggle as pixel count climbs. The benchmark results indicate a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides a solid foundation for lower-resolution high-refresh gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 130 FPS at 1920x1080 to 90 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 31%. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 54 FPS, which is a 58% decline from the 1080p result. This pattern is typical of a GPU with a 160-bit memory bus and 10 GB of VRAM; the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth gets saturated quickly at higher pixel counts.

The scaling on Medium settings tells a similar story. The average goes from 102 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p, then down to 42 FPS at 4K. That is a 29% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 59% drop from 1080p to 4K. The fact that the percentage loss from 1440p to 4K is nearly identical to the loss from 1080p to 1440p suggests a linear relationship between resolution and performance, which is a classic sign that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are the bottleneck.

High settings show a similar trajectory: 92 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is only 41% of the 1080p performance. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 59 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and a barely playable 24 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that while the Ryzen 5 5600GT has enough headroom to push high frame rates at 1080p, the Arc B570 cannot maintain playable performance at 4K regardless of the quality preset, with even Low settings failing to reach 60 FPS.

The measured FPS data indicates that the transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing. For instance, on Medium settings, the minimum FPS at 1440p is 60, which is exactly the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the minimum drops to 36 FPS, which is a 40% reduction in the worst-case frame time. This suggests that players targeting 4K on this combination will need to accept significant compromises, and even then, the experience may be suboptimal.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The core clock is fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is a relatively high frequency for a mid-range card. The GPU's raw compute is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, and it has 18 ray tracing cores.

The memory subsystem is where the card's limitations become apparent. It has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This is a modest configuration for a card that competes in the same performance tier as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, based on the average benchmark scores. The GPU's percentile ranking is 65, meaning it outperforms about two-thirds of all GPUs, but that still places it below the top tier.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is dominant across all measured settings. The data shows that moving from Low to Ultra at any given resolution has a massive impact on FPS. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 130 on Low to 59 on Ultra, a 55% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 90 to 41 (54% reduction). At 4K, it goes from 54 to 24 (56% reduction). The consistency of this performance penalty across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the sole constraint, with the CPU not interfering.

The Arc B570's pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p gaming, but the 4K results suggest that the card is overextending its memory bandwidth. The fact that the 4K Low preset only achieves 54 FPS average, while the 1440p Ultra preset reaches 41 FPS, shows that the GPU's compute capability is not the limiting factor; rather, it is the memory interface that struggles to feed the shading units at high resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% lower, indicating that the B570 is a marginal upgrade over its predecessor. However, in Greedfall, the B570's performance at 1080p High (92 FPS) is respectable, suggesting that the card is well-suited for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high presets. The 4K results, however, are a clear warning that this card is not designed for that resolution in demanding titles.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, specifically the Cezanne codename. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 16 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are present, but they are not used in this configuration.

In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the 5600GT scores 17272 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2438 points in single-core. The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for Greedfall, which may rely on single-core performance for game logic. The 3DMark 2-thread score is 1794, while the single-thread score is 913, indicating modest per-core performance.

The CPU's overall percentile ranking is 74, meaning it is faster than 74% of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12490F, which has an average benchmark score that is 0.3% higher. This places the 5600GT in a competitive position for mid-range gaming.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 130 FPS average, which is a high frame rate that would typically require strong single-thread performance. The fact that the CPU can maintain this without issue suggests that it has sufficient headroom for the game's engine. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is heavily loaded, the system still achieves 59 FPS, which is near the edge of playability.

The 5600GT's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for Greedfall, as the game was released in 2019 and does not utilize multi-threading heavily. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache is likely sufficient to keep game assets close to the cores, reducing memory latency. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides the single-thread speed needed for consistent frame pacing.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor. For instance, at 1080p Medium, the system achieves 102 FPS average with a minimum of 87 FPS. This tight frame pacing suggests that the CPU is delivering frames consistently without stuttering. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see larger discrepancies between average and minimum FPS. The fact that the 1440p Medium minimum FPS is 60, while the average is 71, indicates that the CPU can still keep up with the GPU's output at that resolution.

FAQ

Q: Is this system capable of playing Greedfall at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 4K, even on Low settings, the average FPS is only 54, which is below the common 60 FPS target. On Medium settings, the average drops to 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset yields just 24 FPS. This indicates that 4K is only viable on Low settings, and even then, the experience will not be smooth for all players.

Q: What resolution provides the best balance of performance and visual quality?

A: The 2560x1440 High preset achieves an average of 64 FPS, which is playable. However, the 1920x1080 High preset achieves 92 FPS average, providing a much smoother experience. The 1080p Medium preset hits 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS, making it the most consistent option for high refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F. It also sits slightly below the Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, both of which are 0.4% faster. The difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a good match for the Ryzen 5 5600GT?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can push the GPU to 130 FPS on Low settings, showing a good match. However, at 4K, the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates even with a capable CPU, so the pairing is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming.

Q: What is the impact of increasing settings from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 130 on Low to 102 on Medium, then to 92 on High, and finally to 59 on Ultra. This represents a 55% reduction in performance from Low to Ultra. The most significant drop occurs between High and Ultra, where the frame rate falls by 33 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain stable frame times?

A: The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the average is 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS, showing a 15 FPS gap. At 1440p Medium, the average is 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, a gap of 11 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, a gap of 6 FPS. This suggests that frame pacing is more stable at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this configuration depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Medium preset is the best choice for most players. It delivers an average of 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual quality. The High preset at 1080p offers 92 FPS average, which is also excellent, but the jump to Ultra drops performance to 59 FPS, which may not be worth the visual gain for some users.

For 1440p, the Low preset is the only option that provides a high frame rate, with 90 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 71 FPS average and a 60 FPS minimum, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh monitors. The High preset at 1440p drops to 64 FPS average, which is still playable but requires a tolerant eye. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 41 FPS, which is not recommended for action gameplay.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset provides 54 FPS average, which is the only preset that approaches playability. The Medium preset at 4K yields 42 FPS average with a 36 FPS minimum, which is borderline. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, with averages of 38 FPS and 24 FPS, respectively.

The data suggests that players should prioritize Medium settings at 1080p for the best balance of smoothness and visual fidelity. For those who prefer higher resolution, 1440p Low is the safest bet for high frame rates, while 1440p Medium is acceptable for those who want better visuals and can tolerate occasional dips to 60 FPS. The 4K resolution should only be considered on Low settings, and even then, a variable refresh rate display would be beneficial to mitigate the sub-60 FPS experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

• 1920x1080 Low: 130 FPS average
• 1920x1080 Medium: 102 FPS average, 87 FPS minimum, 117 FPS maximum
• 1920x1080 High: 92 FPS average
• 1920x1080 Ultra: 59 FPS average

• 2560x1440 Low: 90 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Medium: 71 FPS average, 60 FPS minimum, 81 FPS maximum
• 2560x1440 High: 64 FPS average
• 2560x1440 Ultra: 41 FPS average

• 3840x2160 Low: 54 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Medium: 42 FPS average, 36 FPS minimum, 48 FPS maximum
• 3840x2160 High: 38 FPS average
• 3840x2160 Ultra: 24 FPS average

The data reveals a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, all settings except Ultra exceed 90 FPS, making this the sweet spot for the system. The 1440p results are mixed, with Low and Medium presets providing playable frame rates, while High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K results are universally low, with no preset reaching 60 FPS average. The minimum FPS values, where available, show that the system has the most consistent frame pacing at 1080p Medium, with only a 15 FPS gap between average and minimum. At 1440p Medium, the gap is 11 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it is 6 FPS, indicating that frame times become more consistent as the GPU becomes more heavily loaded.

The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 59 FPS, which is marginal. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is 33 FPS, a massive drop that suggests the Ultra preset includes effects that heavily tax the Arc B570's memory bandwidth. Similarly, at 1440p, the drop from High to Ultra is 23 FPS, and at 4K, it is 14 FPS. This pattern indicates that the Ultra preset is disproportionately expensive in Greedfall, and players should avoid it on this hardware unless they are willing to accept significantly lower frame rates.

The measured FPS data is consistent with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking and the CPU's 74th percentile ranking. The system ranks 2344 out of 2938 combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This ranking is reflective of the GPU's limitations at high resolutions, despite the CPU's solid performance. For a 1080p gaming setup, this combination is adequate, but for 4K, the data suggests that a more powerful GPU would be necessary.