Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B370 combination. The measured data shows a system that is firmly constrained by its graphics solution, with the CPU providing a stable foundation that rarely becomes the primary bottleneck. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results across resolutions and settings, drawing only from the provided measured FPS and hardware specifications.

Resolution Scaling

The progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a steep performance cliff, characteristic of a system where the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 54 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops the average to 38 FPS, a decrease of 16 frames. The step to 3840x2160 is even more punishing, halving the 1440p result to just 22 FPS. This scaling pattern shows a near-linear relationship with pixel count, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are being saturated well before the CPU can exert any influence.

The gap between the Low preset at each resolution further confirms the GPU-bound nature of this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 76 FPS, which is the highest measured average across the entire dataset. Dropping to 1440p Low yields 53 FPS, and 4K Low trails at 31 FPS. The consistent reduction of roughly 30% per resolution step is a classic sign of a graphics card operating at its absolute limits. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the 1080p and 1440p results to cluster more closely, as the processor's workload does not scale directly with resolution.

The data suggests that the Intel Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs, simply runs out of throughput as the render target expands. The 4K Ultra result of 14 FPS is borderline unplayable, and even 4K Medium only manages 25 FPS. The 1080p Medium and High results of 60 FPS and 54 FPS respectively show that the card has enough headroom at lower pixel counts to provide a playable experience, but any attempt to push higher resolutions will be met with severe frame rate degradation. The system is unequivocally graphics-limited, and the Ryzen 5 7400F is not the factor preventing higher performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In the context of Greedfall, a game from 2019, this CPU provides ample compute headroom. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions—where 1080p Low hits 76 FPS but 4K Low drops to 31 FPS—indicates that the processor is not the primary constraint. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rate would plateau at higher resolutions, but instead it continues to fall, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's workload increasing.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s) are more than sufficient for this title. The Passmark single-thread score of 3689 and multi-thread score of 25645 suggest strong per-core performance, which is beneficial for games that rely on a few heavily loaded threads. However, the benchmark data shows that even at 1080p, the system is not CPU-bound. The difference between 1080p Low (76 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (35 FPS) is a massive 41 FPS, which can only be attributed to the graphics settings, not the processor.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's 65-watt TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC indicate an efficient chip, but efficiency is irrelevant when the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU's percentile ranking of 83rd among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 32750, place it in a solid mid-range position. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% higher score) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% higher), show that it is competitive in synthetic loads. Yet, in Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the Intel Arc B370, and the data shows it does so without becoming a limiting factor, as the FPS drops are consistently tied to resolution increases rather than CPU-intensive scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: According to the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution for a smooth experience. At 1080p, the system achieves 54 FPS on High and 60 FPS on Medium, while 2560x1440 drops to 38 FPS on High, and 3840x2160 falls to 22 FPS on High.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: The data shows a significant performance cost for Ultra settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 35 FPS, which is 19 FPS lower than the High preset's 54 FPS. This suggests that the jump from High to Ultra is not worth the substantial frame rate loss.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F holding back the Intel Arc B370?

A: No, the benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system hits 76 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 31 FPS. This resolution-dependent scaling shows the CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU's performance declines as the pixel count increases.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS for 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. This is a borderline playable experience, but it is not as smooth as the 1080p Medium result of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2699th out of 2938 tested combos in this game. This places it in the bottom 10% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a low-performance pairing for this specific title.

Q: Does the system support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B370 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), as well as OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. However, the measured FPS data does not specify which API was used for the benchmarks, so the impact of these features on performance is not directly quantifiable from the given information.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of playable settings for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is the most balanced option for a consistent experience. The High preset at 54 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium setting offers a slightly higher average and a better minimum frame rate, suggesting more stability. The Low preset at 76 FPS is the highest performance option, but it comes with a visual quality reduction that may not be necessary given the playable Medium results.

At 2560x1440, the options are less appealing. Low settings produce 53 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 41 FPS, and High falls to 38 FPS. The Ultra preset at 24 FPS is not recommended. For a smoother experience at this resolution, the Low preset is the only setting that stays above 50 FPS. However, the 1080p Medium result of 60 FPS is better than the 1440p Low result of 53 FPS, so users prioritizing frame rate should consider dropping the resolution instead of the settings.

At 3840x2160, no preset provides a playable frame rate. The Low setting tops out at 31 FPS, Medium at 25 FPS, High at 22 FPS, and Ultra at 14 FPS. These results are all below the 30 FPS threshold that is generally considered the minimum for playability. The data strongly suggests that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination in Greedfall. The best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Medium, which offers the highest average FPS above 60 with a minimum above 50, providing a smooth and stable gameplay experience without the visual compromises of the Low preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2699th out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the system in the 8th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning that 91.7% of other combinations perform better in this game. This low ranking is primarily driven by the Intel Arc B370's performance, which has a percentile ranking of 5th among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 1184. The GPU's nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% higher score) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% higher), which are legacy parts, illustrating the Arc B370's position at the very bottom of the performance hierarchy.

The CPU, by contrast, is a mid-range part that ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. The Ryzen 5 7400F is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, showing it is competitive with other modern processors. The disparity between the CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 5th percentile is the root cause of the combo's low 2699th rank. The CPU is performing its role adequately, but the GPU is severely underpowered for a game like Greedfall, which has moderate graphics demands that still overwhelm the Arc B370. The data indicates that this system is not balanced for this title, with the graphics card dragging the overall ranking down significantly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates reveals the full performance envelope of this combo. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 76 FPS on Low, 60 FPS on Medium, 54 FPS on High, and 35 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, indicating a reasonably stable frame time distribution. The High preset shows no min/max data, but the average of 54 FPS is solid. The Ultra preset's 35 FPS average is a substantial drop, highlighting the heavy cost of the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the results are 53 FPS on Low, 41 FPS on Medium, 38 FPS on High, and 24 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, showing a tighter range but a lower average compared to 1080p. The High and Ultra presets continue the downward trend, with the Ultra setting falling below the 30 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the results are 31 FPS on Low, 25 FPS on Medium, 22 FPS on High, and 14 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS, which is a narrow band but consistently low.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system is capable of 1080p gaming with High settings (54 FPS) or Medium settings (60 FPS), but struggles significantly at 1440p and fails at 4K. The difference between 1080p Low (76 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (35 FPS) is a 41 FPS spread, which demonstrates the GPU's sensitivity to graphical settings. Across all resolutions, the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, while the Ultra preset is consistently the lowest, often by a wide margin. This breakdown provides a comprehensive look at what the user can expect from this hardware pairing.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this system's Greedfall performance. With 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, the GPU has a relatively low pixel fill rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute of 6.144 TFLOPS is modest, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This low standing is confirmed by its nearest rivals, which include the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% higher score) and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (0.7% higher), both of which are much older parts.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a significant limitation for a game like Greedfall, which can consume a large amount of memory bandwidth. The measured FPS data shows the consequences: at 4K Ultra, the system only manages 14 FPS, which is likely due to the shared memory bottleneck and the GPU's limited compute resources. The boost clock of 2400 MHz and base clock of 300 MHz are not enough to compensate for the low core count and memory constraints. The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for low-power integrated use, not for demanding titles at high resolutions.

The benchmark results show a clear GPU-bound scenario. The 1080p Low result of 76 FPS is the highest the card can achieve, and it falls off rapidly as resolution increases. The 4K Low result of 31 FPS is less than half of the 1080p Low result, demonstrating the GPU's inability to handle the pixel throughput. The Intel Arc B370 is the primary reason for the combo's 2699th rank, and its performance in Greedfall is the key takeaway for any user considering this hardware. The data makes it clear that this GPU is only suitable for 1080p gaming with reduced settings, and even then, it does not deliver high frame rates in this title.