Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a very specific performance profile in Greedfall, one that lands near the bottom of the database. This combo ranks 2595th out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the 12th percentile of all systems tested. That ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which itself sits at the 9th percentile among all graphics cards. The data suggests this is a pairing where a strong modern CPU is held back significantly by an integrated graphics solution, resulting in a playable experience only at lower resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's overall rank of 2595 out of 2938 tested configurations puts it in the lower tier of systems capable of running Greedfall. This is not a surprising outcome given the components involved. The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of just 1482, placing it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts, including the GeForce GT 520MX (scoring 1463, a 1.3% delta), the GeForce 800M (scoring 1460, a 1.5% delta), and the GeForce GT 625 OEM (scoring 1446, a 2.5% delta). This places the Arc B390 in the company of entry-level mobile and OEM parts from over a decade ago, which contextualizes the low overall ranking.

In contrast, the Ryzen 5 7600X is a much stronger component. Its average benchmark score of 27636 places it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (scoring 27578, a 0.2% delta), Intel Core i5-12600K (scoring 27578, a 0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (scoring 27535, a 0.4% delta). The CPU is clearly not the bottleneck in this pairing. The data shows a massive disparity between the CPU's capability and the GPU's output, which is the defining characteristic of this combo's ranking. The system is only as strong as its weakest link, and in this case, the Arc B390's integrated nature severely limits the overall experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. At Low settings, it averages 84 FPS, at Medium it averages 66 FPS, and at High it averages 60 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops the average below 60 FPS even at Low settings (58 FPS), and 3840x2160 is not viable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings?

A: Ultra settings are not recommended. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops to 38, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, it falls to 27 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it is a slideshow at 16 FPS. The measured data indicates that Ultra settings overburden the integrated GPU.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X is highly competitive. Its average benchmark score of 27636 is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, both scoring 27578 (a 0.2% delta). It is also slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which scores 27535 (a 0.4% delta). The data shows the CPU is performing as expected for a modern desktop processor.

Q: How does the GPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 is positioned at the very bottom of the performance chart. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 is only slightly better than its closest rivals, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, a 1.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, a 1.5% delta). This indicates that its performance is comparable to very old, entry-level graphics solutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark data clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. While the CPU scores at the 79th percentile and the GPU at the 9th percentile, the frame rates in Greedfall are consistently low, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The pattern of FPS dropping significantly with increased resolution and graphical load is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is substantial. The average frame rate drops from 84 FPS on Low settings to 38 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a 46 FPS reduction, or roughly a 45% decrease in performance, showing the significant cost of the highest graphical preset on this integrated GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 84 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth and leaves headroom for gameplay. The Medium preset is also a strong option, averaging 66 FPS with minimums of 56 FPS, ensuring a stable experience. High settings average 60 FPS, which is acceptable but provides less margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it drops the average to 38 FPS, which will feel choppy.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Low preset just barely achieves playability with an average of 58 FPS. Medium drops to 46 FPS, and High to 42 FPS, both of which are borderline. Ultra is unplayable at 27 FPS. For the best experience at this resolution, Low is the only viable option, and even then, it is close to the edge of smoothness.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings provide a playable experience. The highest average FPS is 35 on Low, which is still below the standard for smooth action. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Greedfall. The recommended path is to play at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, as it provides a high average FPS (66) and a reasonable minimum FPS (56) without the visual compromises of the Low preset. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p offers the highest average of 84 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a detailed look at how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are the most respectable. The Low setting yields an average of 84 FPS. Medium produces 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76 FPS, indicating a stable range. High achieves an average of 60 FPS. Ultra is the outlier, dropping to an average of just 38 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, there is a significant performance drop. The Low setting averages 58 FPS, which is just on the edge of smooth gameplay. Medium drops to an average of 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53 FPS. High is lower still, at 42 FPS. Ultra settings are not viable here, averaging only 27 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the integrated GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The Low setting manages an average of 35 FPS. Medium drops to 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 32 FPS. High averages just 25 FPS. The Ultra setting produces an unplayable average of 16 FPS. The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: the performance penalty for increasing settings is steep, and the penalty for increasing resolution is even steeper.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals how severely this combo scales with resolution. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average FPS drops from 60 to 42, a 30% reduction. The drop is more pronounced at lower settings; on Low, the average falls from 84 FPS to 58 FPS, a 31% decrease. This is a significant penalty for a resolution that is only about 1.8 times the pixel count of 1080p.

The scaling becomes even more brutal when stepping up to 3840x2160. On High settings, FPS drops from 42 at 1440p to 25 at 4K, a 40% reduction. On Low settings, it falls from 58 FPS to 35 FPS, a similar 40% drop. This steep decline in performance with resolution strongly suggests that the render output is the limiting factor. A more powerful discrete GPU would typically show a less dramatic drop, as the workload shifts more evenly between the CPU and GPU. Here, the Arc B390's limited pixel throughput and texture rate are being saturated, causing the frame rate to plummet as the number of pixels increases. The CPU, with its high 79th percentile ranking, is clearly waiting on the GPU to finish rendering each frame.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a high-end desktop processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This is a modern, powerful CPU with a TDP of 105W. Its benchmark scores reflect its strength; for example, it scores 15236 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1965 in single-core. It also posts a Geekbench multicore score of 13858 and a single-core score of 2603. These are strong results that place it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of Greedfall, this CPU provides ample processing power. The game is an Action RPG from 2019, and its demands on the CPU are likely modest compared to the GPU. The data shows no evidence of the CPU bottlenecking the system. Its performance is virtually identical to its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-12600K and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, with all scoring within 0.4% of each other. The bottleneck in this combo is clearly not the processor. The system's frame rates are far lower than what this CPU is capable of feeding, confirming that the integrated GPU is the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. Its boost clock is 2500 MHz, and it has 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU's memory is system shared, meaning its bandwidth is dependent on the rest of the system. Its performance is exceptionally low, as evidenced by its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482, which places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M, which are both over a decade old.

This GPU is the definitive limiting factor in this combo. Its low pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are simply not sufficient for modern gaming at higher resolutions. The benchmark data in Greedfall confirms this. At 1080p, it can handle the game at Low and Medium settings, but as the resolution and settings increase, the frame rate drops dramatically. The integrated nature of this GPU and its shared memory architecture are significant drawbacks. The data implies that for any playable experience in Greedfall, this system must be kept to 1080p and modest settings, as the GPU's limited resources are quickly exhausted.