Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks in the 2344th position out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier of system pairings for this title. This pairing demonstrates a clear performance ceiling that is primarily defined by the graphics card, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck at most settings. The measured frame rates indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver smooth performance, while 4K gaming remains largely out of reach except at the lowest settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2344 out of 2938 tested combinations places it in the 21st percentile of all tested systems for Greedfall. This is a modest ranking that reflects a hardware pairing capable of playable frame rates at mainstream resolutions, but not one that will excel at maximum settings or high-resolution gaming. The data shows a significant performance gap between this combo and top-tier systems, but it also reveals a workable configuration for gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p with adjusted settings.

Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B570, which holds a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, is the limiting factor in this pairing. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 20556 places it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (a -0.1% difference). This cluster of GPUs around the 20500-20600 score range confirms that the Arc B570 is positioned as a mid-range performer, and in Greedfall, this translates to frame rates that are adequate but not exceptional.

The CPU side of the equation is notably stronger. The Ryzen 5 8400F holds a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. This places it slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 (a 0.2% lead), and the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 24935 (a 0.3% lead). The CPU’s performance is more than sufficient for Greedfall’s requirements, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes, a classic sign of GPU limitation rather than CPU bottlenecking.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Greedfall at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at specific resolutions and settings. The data shows 60 FPS or higher is achievable at 1080p with Low (130 FPS), Medium (102 FPS), and High (92 FPS) settings. At 1440p, only Low (90 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS) settings exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS, with the highest being Low at 54 FPS.

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

A: The benchmark data indicates 1080p is the optimal resolution for this combo. At 1080p, the system delivers playable frame rates across all settings, from 59 FPS at Ultra to 130 FPS at Low. Moving to 1440p requires dropping to Medium settings or lower to maintain 60 FPS, while 4K is only playable at Low settings with 54 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals in terms of raw performance?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, a 0.1% difference) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, a -0.1% difference). It also sits close to the AMD Radeon R9 M390X, which scores 20662, meaning the Arc B570 trails that GPU by 0.5%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005 on average benchmarks, which is higher than its closest rivals. More importantly, the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K follow a pattern consistent with GPU limitation, dropping from 130 FPS at 1080p Low to 54 FPS at 4K Low, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 24 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings. The lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 36 FPS at 4K with Medium settings. For context, the 4K High preset averages 38 FPS, and the 4K Low preset averages 54 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle Greedfall at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra settings yield an average of 59 FPS, which is borderline playable. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 41 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 24 FPS. The data shows that Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, and even then, the frame rate hovers near the 60 FPS threshold.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 130 FPS at 1080p to 90 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 40 FPS (approximately 31%). Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the frame rate falls further to 54 FPS, another 36 FPS drop (approximately 40%). This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is being pushed to its limits as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar trajectory. The average frame rate is 102 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are roughly 30% from 1080p to 1440p and 41% from 1440p to 4K. These consistent percentage reductions across resolution steps confirm that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU would not show such dramatic scaling if it were the bottleneck.

The High settings preset shows the same pattern, with average frame rates of 92 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The drops are 30% and 41% respectively, mirroring the other settings presets. At Ultra settings, the frame rates are 59 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K, with drops of 31% and 41%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings presets is strong evidence that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would show less variation with resolution changes, particularly at lower settings where the GPU has less work to do. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 8400F has ample headroom to feed the Arc B570, and the system’s performance is firmly constrained by the graphics card’s capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 130 FPS, making it the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. Medium settings produce 102 FPS on average, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. The High preset averages 92 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS on average. All 1080p presets provide playable frame rates, with even the most demanding Ultra preset hovering near the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance degrades noticeably. The Low preset still delivers a solid 90 FPS average, and Medium settings maintain 71 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 60 and 81 FPS respectively. The High preset drops to 64 FPS on average, which is still playable but begins to show the GPU’s strain. Ultra settings at 1440p fall to 41 FPS, making this preset unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but may be acceptable for some users. Medium settings average 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings drop to 38 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 24 FPS on average. None of the 4K presets achieve a consistent 60 FPS, and only the Low preset comes close.

The data shows a total range of 106 FPS between the best-case scenario (1080p Low at 130 FPS) and the worst-case scenario (4K Ultra at 24 FPS). This wide spread highlights the GPU’s sensitivity to both resolution and settings changes. The minimum frame rate data, available only for Medium presets, shows that 1080p Medium maintains a floor of 87 FPS, 1440p Medium drops to 60 FPS, and 4K Medium falls to 36 FPS, indicating that frame pacing becomes more uneven at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with High settings. This preset delivers 92 FPS on average, which provides smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality above the minimum settings. The High preset at 1080p offers a good balance, as it is substantially better than the 59 FPS at Ultra while still looking significantly better than the 130 FPS Low preset, which sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a frame rate that exceeds what most displays can show.

For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, the 1080p Medium preset is the best choice. It averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS, ensuring consistent performance without any noticeable dips. The Medium preset at 1440p also warrants consideration, averaging 71 FPS with a 60 FPS minimum, which provides a solid 1440p experience for users with higher-resolution displays.

At 4K, the data strongly advises against Ultra, High, or Medium settings, as all three fall below 42 FPS on average. The Low preset at 4K averages 54 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. However, even this comes with significant visual compromises. The recommendation is to avoid 4K with this combo unless the user is willing to accept Low settings and frame rates in the 50s.

The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves 59 FPS. This is marginal for a game like Greedfall, and the 33 FPS difference between Ultra and High at 1080p suggests that the extra visual fidelity comes at a steep performance cost. For most users, the High preset at 1080p or Medium at 1440p will provide the best overall experience, balancing visual quality with smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture with a Phoenix codename. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. These specifications position it as a solid mid-range processor for gaming, with the 6-core/12-thread configuration being well-suited for modern game engines.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU, based on the measured frame rates. The 3DMark benchmarks show the CPU scoring 6091 in the 16-thread test and 6165 in the max-thread test, indicating strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 scores of 20851 in multicore and 2943 in singlecore further confirm that the CPU has ample computational headroom for this game.

The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for game performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3685 suggest that the CPU can handle the primary game thread without becoming a bottleneck. The fact that frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, as noted in the Resolution Scaling section, provides empirical evidence that the CPU is not limiting performance in Greedfall.

The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide sufficient data locality for game workloads. The 65W TDP and 4nm process node from TSMC indicate an efficient design that maintains high clock speeds without excessive power draw. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005, places it in the upper tier of processors, and the data shows that the Ryzen 5 8400F is more than capable of driving the Intel Arc B570 to its full potential in Greedfall.