Greedfall

The Intel Arc B390, paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, delivers a playable experience in Greedfall at 1080p, but the integrated graphics solution quickly becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The data shows a steep performance cliff from 1080p to 1440p and an even more dramatic drop at 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 84 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that figure drops to 58 FPS, a reduction of 26 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 35 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p performance. This steep decline is characteristic of a system where the graphics processor is saturated, as the pixel count increase from 1920x1080 (approximately 2.1 million pixels) to 3840x2160 (approximately 8.3 million pixels) demands four times the fill rate.

The scaling pattern holds true across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS falls from 60 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p, and then to 25 at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 66 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, starts at 38 FPS at 1080p and plummets to 27 FPS at 1440p, and finally to a nearly unplayable 16 FPS at 4K.

The fact that even the Low preset cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K (averaging only 35 FPS) is a strong indicator that the Intel Arc B390's rendering capabilities are exhausted at this resolution. The GPU's performance metrics support this conclusion; its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and the GeForce GT 710. This is a very low-end part, and the measured FPS in Greedfall reflects its position at the bottom of the GPU hierarchy.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations, the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with the Intel Arc B390 ranks near the bottom for Greedfall. The comboRankInGame places this specific configuration at 2595 out of 2938 tested combos. This means that over 88% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings deliver better performance in this game.

This low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU. The CPU, by contrast, is a relatively strong performer. The Ryzen 5 7500F sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24964. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i7-11850H, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, and Intel Core i7-13620H, all of which have average scores within a fraction of a percent of the 7500F. This indicates that the processor is more than capable of feeding a much stronger graphics card.

The bottleneck is starkly illustrated by the GPU's own ranking. The Arc B390 is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, a figure that places it in the company of decade-old mobile and OEM parts. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals are small, showing that it is only 1.3% faster than a GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% faster than a GeForce GT 710. This is not a component designed for modern gaming at high resolutions, and the 2595th rank out of 2938 combos in Greedfall is the direct consequence of this hardware limitation.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, but only at 1080p. The data shows an average of 60 FPS at 1080p with High settings, 66 FPS at Medium, and 84 FPS at Low. At 1440p, the highest average FPS is 58 on Low, which falls short of 60 FPS. At 4K, the maximum average FPS is 35 on Low.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset comes close to that threshold with an average of 58 FPS. 4K resolution is not viable for a smooth experience, as even Low settings yield an average of only 35 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform?

A: The Ultra preset is extremely demanding for this hardware. It produces an average of 38 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and a mere 16 FPS at 4K. This preset is not recommended for playable framerates at any tested resolution.

Q: Which component is the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B390 GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The dramatic FPS drop from 1080p to 4K confirms that the graphics processor is overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count.

Q: Is this combo better than one with a GeForce GT 710?

A: Yes, but only marginally. The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710's score of 1443. In terms of raw 3DMark performance, the Arc B390 is slightly faster, but both are in the lowest performance tier.

Q: Does the CPU's performance hold up in this test?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 7500F's synthetic benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218. Its percentile ranking of 77 indicates it is a solid mid-to-high-range processor that would not typically bottleneck a modern gaming GPU.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth and responsive experience in Greedfall, the 1080p resolution is the primary target for this configuration. The data shows that the Low preset provides the highest headroom, with an average of 84 FPS. This is the recommended choice for players who prioritize high framerates and smooth motion over visual fidelity.

The Medium preset is a strong alternative for 1080p, offering a balance between visual quality and performance. At an average of 66 FPS, it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a more detailed image than Low without a significant performance penalty. The High preset also maintains 60 FPS on average, making it a viable choice for those who want the best visual quality that still reaches the 60 FPS target.

For 1440p gaming, the options are limited. The Low preset is the only one that approaches a playable framerate, with an average of 58 FPS. However, this is a borderline result, and players may experience occasional dips. The Medium preset at 46 FPS and High at 42 FPS are less ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset should be avoided at this resolution.

At 4K, none of the settings provide a playable experience. The best result is the Low preset at 35 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Players with a 4K display should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p or 1080p for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured average FPS values for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B390 combination in Greedfall is detailed below.

At 1920x1080, the performance is as follows:

• Low settings: 84 FPS average
• Medium settings: 66 FPS average, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS
• High settings: 60 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 38 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the performance drops considerably:

• Low settings: 58 FPS average
• Medium settings: 46 FPS average, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS
• High settings: 42 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 27 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the performance is largely unplayable:

• Low settings: 35 FPS average
• Medium settings: 27 FPS average, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS
• High settings: 25 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 16 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Ultra settings remains relatively constant at each resolution, but the overall performance level drops significantly as the resolution increases. The 1080p results are the only ones that offer a consistently fluid experience, with the 1440p results being borderline and the 4K results being far too low for comfortable gaming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, it is a modern, capable desktop processor. Its 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it an efficient and flexible choice for a variety of systems.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 7500F's synthetic benchmark scores suggest it is more than up to this task. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and single-core score of 3218 are respectable figures. The 3DMark scores show a scaling pattern from 2 threads to 8 threads (1902 to 5372), with a maximum score of 6379 at the full thread count, indicating good multi-threading capability.

However, the benchmark results in Greedfall show that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking and the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions clearly point to the Arc B390 as the bottleneck. If the CPU were the constraint, we would expect to see less variance in FPS between resolutions, as the CPU's workload would remain similar regardless of pixel count. Instead, the FPS scales inversely with resolution, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The Ryzen 5 7500F has enough processing power to support a much more powerful graphics card. Its average benchmark score of 24964 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its performance. This indicates that the processor is a solid foundation for a gaming PC, but in this specific combination, its potential is severely limited by the integrated graphics of the Intel Arc B390. The CPU sits idle waiting for the GPU to finish its work, resulting in the low framerates observed in the 4K benchmarks.