Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG that stresses the GPU heavily at higher settings, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with the Intel Arc B580 produces a balanced 1080p experience that becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases. The data shows a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock, built on the Zen 3 architecture. In synthetic CPU benchmarks, this chip scores 18,578 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,622 in single-core, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The Arc B580, meanwhile, is a 5 nm Battlemage part with 2,560 shading units and 80 ROPs, hitting a peak of 13.67 TFLOPS FP32. The combination ranks 1,329th out of 1,705 tested combos in this game, which is below the median but reflects the specific demands of Greedfall rather than a fundamental weakness in either component.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5600X provides six physical cores and twelve threads, which is sufficient for Greedfall's engine but not excessive. Its Zen 3 architecture delivers strong per-core performance, evidenced by a 2,622 score in Cinebench R23 single-core and 917 in 3DMark single-thread. This matters because the game's frame pacing at lower resolutions depends heavily on the CPU's ability to feed the GPU. The 32 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for the game's asset streaming, though the data does not show any scenario where the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 1080p.

At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 145.9 FPS average, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is not limiting at that setting. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 79 FPS (from 145.9 to 66.9), indicating that the GPU is already the dominant factor even at the lowest settings. The CPU's multi-threaded score of 18,578 in Cinebench R23 is respectable but not exceptional, and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,582 shows that scaling beyond eight threads yields diminishing returns in this game. The benchmark data suggests that the 5600X is a capable partner for the Arc B580, but it does not boost frame rates in CPU-light scenes; rather, it maintains consistent minimums that allow the GPU to do the heavy lifting.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo ranks 1,329th out of 1,705 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 22% of the database. This is a below-average result for Greedfall, but the interpretation requires nuance. The rank reflects the average FPS across all measured settings and resolutions, and the Arc B580's performance at 4K Ultra drags the overall standing down significantly. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 101.6 FPS, which is a playable and smooth experience, yet the ranking is skewed by the 26.8 FPS result at 4K Ultra. The nearest CPU rivals—such as the Ryzen 5 5600GT (avg score 20,740, within 0.3%) and Intel Core i7-10700 (avg score 20,746, within 0.3%)—show that the 5600X is competitive in synthetic benchmarks, but the in-game ranking depends more on the GPU's scaling characteristics. The Arc B580 sits at the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,021, which is just 0.7% behind the GeForce RTX 4060. This suggests that the combo's low rank is not due to a weak CPU or GPU individually, but rather to the specific combination's behavior in Greedfall's rendering pipeline.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 101.6 at 1080p to 73.6 at 1440p, then to 42.5 at 4K—a 58% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-limited workload, where the CPU has ample headroom. The Low settings show a similar trend: 145.9 FPS at 1080p, 100.5 at 1440p, and 57.9 at 4K, a 60% drop. The consistent percentage decline across settings indicates that the Arc B580's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, not the CPU's ability to issue draw calls. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is 31.1 FPS (57.9 vs 26.8), which is proportionally larger than at 1080p (79 FPS gap), confirming that the GPU's pixel throughput is saturated. The 192-bit memory bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is not the issue—rather, the 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 compute is insufficient for maintaining high frame rates at Ultra presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 145.9 FPS on Low, 116.8 FPS on Medium, 101.6 FPS on High, and 66.9 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is a 29.1 FPS drop, while High to Ultra is a 34.7 FPS drop, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant shading and post-processing load. At 2560x1440, the figures are 100.5 FPS (Low), 80.7 FPS (Medium), 73.6 FPS (High), and 45.6 FPS (Ultra). The 1440p High result is 27.6% lower than the 1080p High result, which is expected given the 78% increase in pixel count. At 3840x2160, the numbers fall to 57.9 FPS (Low), 50.1 FPS (Medium), 42.5 FPS (High), and 26.8 FPS (Ultra). The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-30 FPS figure in the entire dataset, and it is 60% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. Notably, the 4K Low result of 57.9 FPS is nearly identical to the 1440p Ultra result of 45.6 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's fill rate is the limiting factor at 4K regardless of visual complexity.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B580 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications dictate the game's performance ceiling. The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, and the memory runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 2,560 shading units and 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s. These specs explain the 4K results: the 26.8 FPS at Ultra is limited by the 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 compute, which is insufficient for the game's geometry and lighting at that resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, and the 145.9 FPS Low result shows that the B580 can saturate a 144 Hz monitor when settings are reduced. The GPU's percentile rank of 66 places it above average, and its average benchmark score of 23,021 is only 0.7% behind the RTX 4060, but Greedfall's engine appears to favor NVIDIA architectures slightly, as evidenced by the 4K performance collapse. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for Greedfall at all settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity in any measured scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?

A: The 1920x1080 High preset is the sweet spot, delivering 101.6 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. At 1440p High, the average drops to 73.6 FPS, which is still playable but less consistent.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20,680, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 5 5600GT (20,740) and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F (20,794). It is 0.7% higher than the Intel Xeon 6325P (20,538).

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 faster than the GeForce RTX 4060?

A: In average benchmark scores, the B580 scores 23,021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060's 23,181. The difference is within noise, but in Greedfall the B580's 4K Ultra result of 26.8 FPS suggests it may trail in this specific title.

Q: Why does the combo rank 1,329th out of 1,705 combos?

A: The rank is pulled down by the 4K Ultra result of 26.8 FPS. At 1080p High, the combo performs well at 101.6 FPS, but the average across all settings and resolutions is lower than many competing combos.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data shows no evidence of a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 145.9 FPS, and the FPS drops consistently with resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited workload.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low averages 100.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 45.6 FPS, a difference of 54.9 FPS. This indicates that Ultra settings are not advisable at 1440p for this combo.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for optimal play. At 1080p, High settings (101.6 FPS) offer the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, as Ultra (66.9 FPS) is playable but introduces a 34.7 FPS penalty over High. At 1440p, High (73.6 FPS) remains the recommended choice, as Medium (80.7 FPS) is only 7.1 FPS faster but visibly less detailed, while Ultra (45.6 FPS) dips below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the only viable preset is Low (57.9 FPS), which approaches playable frame rates, but Medium (50.1 FPS) and High (42.5 FPS) are too inconsistent for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K (26.8 FPS) is not recommended under any circumstances. For the best overall experience, the 1080p High preset is the clear winner, providing a 101.6 FPS average that is both smooth and visually rich. If a higher resolution is desired, 1440p Medium (80.7 FPS) is the safest compromise, sacrificing some visual effects for a 60+ FPS experience. The data suggests that users should avoid Ultra at all resolutions above 1080p, as the GPU's performance drops disproportionately with each progressive setting tier.