Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a playable experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy heavily influenced by both resolution and the demanding Ultra preset. At 1080p, the combo is strong, yet at 4K, it struggles to maintain fluid frame rates except on the Low preset.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 106.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 74.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 32.3 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls further to 45.9 FPS, which is a 60.6 FPS drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the workload on the rasterizer and memory bandwidth increases proportionally with pixel count.

The scaling behavior is more dramatic on the Low preset. The average frame rate at 1080p Low is 146.7 FPS, which drops to 101.8 FPS at 1440p and then to 57.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage reduction from 1080p to 4K is substantial, showing that even with minimal graphical load, the Intel Arc B580’s compute and memory throughput are heavily taxed at 4K. Conversely, the Ultra preset shows the steepest absolute drop: from 65.1 FPS at 1080p to 45.7 FPS at 1440p and finally to 24.9 FPS at 4K. This 40.2 FPS collapse from 1080p to 4K highlights that Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately impact the GPU at high pixel counts.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates exceed 100 FPS on most presets. However, at 4K, the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The difference between 1080p High (106.5 FPS) and 4K High (45.9 FPS) is a 56.9% performance loss, which is significant but not linear, indicating that the GPU’s memory subsystem and shading units are saturated. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is less severe on Medium (80.3 to 48.3 FPS) than on High, suggesting that specific Medium-level effects are less demanding on the GPU’s bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average is 106.5 FPS. This indicates a smooth experience for most display scenarios, with headroom for competitive play.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance at 1440p?

A: The average frame rate drops to 45.7 FPS. This is nearly half the High preset’s 74.2 FPS, making Ultra a demanding choice that may not be suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

*Q: Is the Arc B580 capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, where it achieves 57.6 FPS. On Medium, the average falls to 48.3 FPS, and on High it drops to 45.9 FPS. Ultra is unplayable at 24.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 FPS target at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset delivers 80.3 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset also works at 74.2 FPS, providing better visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20740, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20680). This places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Does the GPU’s performance match its closest competitor?

A: The Arc B580’s average benchmark score is 23021, which is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181) and 1.3% ahead of the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729). It sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it has a 65W TDP. The CPU’s benchmark results show a strong single-thread score of 2438 in Cinebench R23, which is critical for older game engines like Greedfall that often rely on fewer threads. The multi-core score of 17272 in the same test indicates ample headroom for background tasks.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU in determining frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 146.7 FPS, which is likely a CPU-bound scenario. However, the data shows that even at 4K Low (57.6 FPS), the CPU does not prevent the GPU from producing a playable frame rate. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are sufficient to feed the Arc B580. The 3DMark scores, such as 5523 for 16 threads and 913 for single-thread, suggest a balanced processor that does not exhibit glaring weaknesses in gaming workloads.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, has a nearly identical average score, indicating that the 5600GT’s core count and clocks are on par with that older 8-core part. This parity suggests that in CPU-limited scenarios, the 5600GT will perform similarly to that rival. However, the game’s measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the constraining factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate scales downward consistently regardless of the CPU’s capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo performs admirably across all presets. Low settings yield the highest average at 146.7 FPS, followed by Medium at 114.3 FPS, High at 106.5 FPS, and Ultra at 65.1 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 41.4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces heavy post-processing or shadow effects that halve the performance headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 101.8 FPS for Low, 80.3 FPS for Medium, 74.2 FPS for High, and 45.7 FPS for Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with the High preset losing 32.3 FPS. At this resolution, all presets except Ultra remain above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p a viable option for a high-refresh-rate monitor if the user selects Medium or High.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses. Low averages 57.6 FPS, which is just below a smooth 60 FPS target. Medium drops to 48.3 FPS, High to 45.9 FPS, and Ultra to a stuttery 24.9 FPS. The 4K results show that the Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K gaming in this title, as the frame rates fall below playable levels on Medium and above.

The data also shows a notable anomaly: the difference between 4K Medium (48.3) and 4K High (45.9) is only 2.4 FPS, while at 1080p the difference is 7.8 FPS. This compression at 4K suggests that the GPU becomes fully saturated, and the specific settings changed between Medium and High have diminishing returns on performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1322nd out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This rank of 1322 with 1705 total combos means that approximately 77.5% of tested systems perform better in this game. The rank is likely dragged down by the GPU’s 66th percentile standing, as the CPU’s 78th percentile is relatively higher.

In comparison to other combos, the data indicates that the Arc B580’s performance is the limiting factor. The GPU’s nearest rival, the RTX 4060, is only 0.7% faster on average, but in Greedfall, the specific optimization may differ, given that the measured FPS at 1080p High is 106.5, which is modest for a card in this class. The combo’s rank suggests that users seeking higher frame rates in Greedfall would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU is not the bottleneck.

The rank also implies that the game’s engine, released in 2019, does not scale extremely well with the Arc B580’s architecture. The GPU’s DirectX 12 benchmark score of 76 in Passmark is low, which might indicate driver or architectural inefficiencies in certain workloads. However, the measured FPS data is the definitive metric, and it shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 106.5 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, easily supporting a 100 Hz monitor. The Ultra preset at 65.1 FPS is still playable but offers diminishing returns for the 41.4 FPS loss compared to High. For competitive play, the Low preset at 146.7 FPS is the best choice, though it sacrifices most graphical features.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 74.2 FPS is the recommended choice for a 60-75 Hz display, as it maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 80.3 FPS is also viable and provides a slightly higher frame rate buffer. Ultra at 45.7 FPS should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visuals over responsiveness, as it falls below the 60 FPS standard.

For 3840x2160, the only viable option is the Low preset at 57.6 FPS. While this is slightly below 60 FPS, it is still playable on a television or monitor with VRR. The Medium preset at 48.3 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 45.9 FPS may induce noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset at 24.9 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. The data suggests that users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept the Low preset for a playable frame rate.