Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B570

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Greedfall, with the measured data showing a clear progression from strong 1080p performance to marginal 4K results. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 92 FPS on High settings, dropping to 64 FPS at 2560x1440, and further declining to 38 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises, while the CPU's six Zen 4 cores provide sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. The combo ranks 2344th out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of tested systems for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS degradation from 1080p to 4K follows a steep curve that reveals the graphics card's limitations under increasing pixel workloads. Moving from 1920x1080 High (92 FPS) to 2560x1440 High (64 FPS) represents a 30.4% performance drop, which is substantial but still leaves the game comfortably playable. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K High is far more punishing: 64 FPS falls to 38 FPS, a 40.6% reduction that pushes the experience below the smoothness threshold many players expect.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story with slightly better absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system hits 130 FPS, which drops to 90 FPS at 1440p (a 30.8% decline) and then to 54 FPS at 4K (a 40% decline from the 1440p figure). This consistent pattern across presets indicates that the scaling penalty is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, pointing to the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 160-bit memory bus as the likely bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

Ultra settings exacerbate the issue dramatically. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 59, which is already below the High preset's 1080p result. At 1440p Ultra, the average falls to 41 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it collapses to 24 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra grows from 33 FPS at 1080p to 23 FPS at 1440p and 14 FPS at 4K, suggesting that Ultra preset features become increasingly costly as resolution increases, likely due to memory bandwidth saturation.

The Medium preset, which includes measured minimum and maximum FPS values, provides additional insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS, showing a tight 30 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 71 FPS with a 60-81 FPS range, maintaining similar consistency. At 4K Medium, however, the average falls to 42 FPS with a 36-48 FPS range, and the lower bound approaches the stutter territory. The data indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU, dictate these scaling behaviors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide solid fundamentals for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 12,735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,852 in single-core, while its 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and max-thread score of 6,503 illustrate balanced scaling across core counts.

For Greedfall specifically, the CPU's performance appears more than adequate given the measured FPS patterns. The fact that 1080p Low yields 130 FPS while 1080p Ultra yields 59 FPS — a 71 FPS difference driven entirely by graphics settings — suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. If the Ryzen 5 7600 were constraining performance, we would expect to see FPS plateau across different settings at the same resolution, which the data does not show. Instead, each settings tier produces meaningfully different FPS, indicating GPU-bound behavior throughout.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 78th among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,324, places it near the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% ahead) and Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% behind). This competitive positioning suggests that the processor has ample headroom for this 2019 Action RPG, which was released well before the CPU's 2023 launch. The 5 nm process node and 65 W TDP also mean the CPU can sustain boost clocks without thermal throttling, contributing to consistent frame delivery in the measured results.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 delivers the most comfortable experience, with 92 FPS on High and 102 FPS on Medium. At 2560x1440, the High preset still achieves 64 FPS, which is playable, but 3840x2160 drops to 38 FPS on High, making 4K a marginal choice.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 59 FPS versus 92 FPS on High, a 33 FPS penalty. At 1440p, Ultra averages 41 FPS versus 64 FPS, and at 4K, Ultra averages 24 FPS versus 38 FPS. The Ultra preset consistently costs roughly 36-37% of the High preset's FPS at every resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component. At 1080p, FPS scales significantly with settings (130 Low, 102 Medium, 92 High, 59 Ultra), which would not occur if the CPU were constraining performance. The Ryzen 5 7600's six cores appear sufficient for Greedfall's demands.

Q: What frame rates can players expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured average is 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with minimal frame time variance, making 1440p Medium a viable option for players seeking higher visual quality than 1080p.

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. It sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% lower).

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with this system in Greedfall?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 54. The Medium preset at 4K averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, while High drops to 38 FPS and Ultra to 24 FPS. For consistent 60 FPS gameplay, 4K is not achievable at any measured preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 130 FPS, Medium achieves 102 FPS with a 87-117 FPS range, High reaches 92 FPS, and Ultra delivers 59 FPS. The 71 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution shows the GPU's capacity to handle the game's visual features when pixel count is manageable.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably but remains respectable. Low averages 90 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a 60-81 FPS range, High averages 64 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The 49 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is smaller than at 1080p, reflecting increased pixel pressure on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low averages 54 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS with a 36-48 FPS range, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The 30 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of all resolutions, indicating that the GPU cannot fully exploit even the Low preset's reduced visual demands at this pixel count.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with complete min-max data across all three resolutions, providing the most detailed picture of frame consistency. The 1080p range (87-117) shows a 30 FPS spread, the 1440p range (60-81) shows a 21 FPS spread, and the 4K range (36-48) shows a 12 FPS spread. This tightening range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is operating closer to its maximum capacity, reducing variance but also limiting peak performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz clock for both base and boost. The 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs deliver 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with pixel and texture rates of 200.0 GPixel/s and 360.0 GTexel/s respectively.

In Greedfall, the GPU's 10 GB memory capacity appears sufficient for the game's demands, as the measured FPS does not show sudden drops that would indicate VRAM overflow. However, the 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth likely contribute to the steep scaling penalties between 1080p and 4K. The 4K High result of 38 FPS versus 1440p High's 64 FPS suggests that memory bandwidth becomes saturated as pixel count increases, limiting the GPU's ability to feed its 2,304 shading units.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark results align with its gaming performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,649 and PassMark G3D score of 14,195 place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% ahead) and Intel Arc A750 (0.1% behind), indicating that the B570 sits at a competitive mid-range position. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector suggest the card is designed for mainstream systems, and the measured results reflect that positioning in a 2019 title.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the data shows that 1080p High (92 FPS) and 1080p Medium (102 FPS) both exceed this target comfortably. At 1440p, only Low (90 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS) achieve 60 FPS or better, while High (64 FPS) barely clears the threshold and Ultra (41 FPS) falls short. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with Low (54 FPS) being the only option above 50 FPS.

The best experience per the measured rows is 1440p Medium, which delivers 71 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum, providing smooth gameplay while offering higher resolution than 1080p. This preset balances visual quality and performance, with the minimum FPS matching the 60 FPS target exactly, ensuring that dips remain playable. For players who prioritize frame rate over resolution, 1080p High at 92 FPS offers a significant margin above 60 FPS while maintaining High visual fidelity.

At 4K, players must make significant compromises. The Low preset at 54 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but it sacrifices substantial visual quality. Medium at 42 FPS may be acceptable for players tolerant of lower frame rates, but the 36 FPS minimum could result in noticeable stuttering during demanding scenes. Ultra at 4K (24 FPS) is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. For players with 4K displays, the data suggests either lowering the resolution to 1440p or accepting Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344th out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning more than the CPU's capabilities, as the measured FPS patterns consistently indicate GPU-bound performance across all resolutions and settings.

The CPU's individual ranking (78th percentile of all CPUs) is substantially higher than the combo's overall ranking, confirming that the processor is not the limiting factor. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking aligns more closely with the combo's placement, with the difference likely attributable to Greedfall's specific rendering demands and the game's 2019 release date, which may not fully leverage newer hardware features.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the B570's performance in this title is consistent with its synthetic benchmark positioning. The 0.1% deltas to the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750 in average benchmark scores suggest that players would see similar Greedfall performance from these alternatives, though the measured data here is specific to the Intel Arc B570. The combo's 2344th rank out of 2938 indicates that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve higher frame rates in this game, but the absolute measured results show that this combination remains viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring substantial settings compromises.