Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination in Greedfall delivers a playable experience primarily at 1080p and 1440p, but it struggles to maintain acceptable frame rates at 4K. The data clearly indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p High or 1440p Medium settings, where it balances visual quality with smooth performance. At 4K, the system falls below the 60 FPS threshold across all tested presets, making it unsuitable for high-resolution gaming in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark data reveals a steep performance penalty as resolution increases, demonstrating that the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB of VRAM and 160-bit memory bus become significant limiting factors at higher pixel counts. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces average FPS from 92 to 64, a decline of 30%. The transition from 1440p to 4K at the same settings is even more punishing, with average FPS dropping from 64 to 38, representing a 41% performance loss. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate drops are disproportionate to the pixel count increase.

At Low settings, the scaling behavior shifts slightly. The system achieves 130 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 90 FPS at 1440p (a 31% reduction) and then to 54 FPS at 4K (a further 40% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across resolutions indicate that even at minimal graphical settings, the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing power cannot keep pace with the demands of 4K rendering. The 4K Low result of 54 FPS is particularly telling—it shows that even the lowest quality settings cannot push this combination past the 60 FPS mark at this resolution.

The Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, provides additional insight into the scaling behavior. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 102 FPS with a range of 87 to 117 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 71 FPS with a range of 60 to 81 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 42 FPS with a range of 36 to 48 FPS. The narrowing of the min-max range at higher resolutions (from 30 FPS spread at 1080p to 12 FPS spread at 4K) suggests that the system becomes more consistently GPU-limited as resolution increases, with less headroom for frame time variation.

Ultra settings present the most severe scaling penalty. The system manages 59 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is already below the ideal 60 FPS target. At 1440p Ultra, this drops to 41 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 24 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra performance, indicating that the combination of maximum graphical fidelity and high resolution overwhelms the B570's capabilities. The data suggests that Ultra settings are only marginally viable at 1080p, and completely impractical at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, brings 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs to the table. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but insufficient for 4K in Greedfall. The GPU's boost clock of 2500 MHz and FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS position it as a mid-range contender, and the benchmark results confirm this assessment—it delivers strong performance at lower resolutions but cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K.

The GPU's memory configuration plays a critical role in the observed performance scaling. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall's texture requirements at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K textures likely exceed the available memory, causing the system to rely on slower fallback mechanisms. The 160-bit bus width and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest figures, and the steep FPS drops at 4K suggest that memory bandwidth becomes a severe constraint when rendering at this resolution. The bandwidth figure of 380.0 GB/s is particularly relevant—the 30-40% FPS drops when moving from 1440p to 4K align with the memory subsystem struggling to feed the GPU with sufficient data.

In terms of raw compute, the B570's 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s, which should theoretically handle 4K output at 60 FPS (requiring roughly 497 MPixel/s). The fact that the system falls far short of this target indicates that pixel throughput is not the bottleneck—rather, the combination of texture fetching, shading complexity, and memory bandwidth limits overall performance. The GPU's 144 TMUs and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are more likely culprits, as Greedfall's dense environments require substantial texture work at high resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its performance class. With a PassMark G3D score of 14195 and a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, the B570 sits comfortably in the mid-range segment. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (with a 0.1% higher avg score) and the Intel Arc A750 (with a 0.1% lower avg score), indicating that the B570 performs essentially on par with these established mid-range options. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 further confirm its mid-range positioning.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides robust processing power for Greedfall. Based on the Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process, this CPU features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth deliver sufficient throughput for the game's CPU-bound tasks. The benchmark data shows that this processor is not the limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p, as frame rates scale appropriately with GPU load.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a PassMark multithread score of 24303. These figures place the 5700 in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it has ample headroom for gaming workloads. The single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2916 and Geekbench singlecore score of 1907, is also solid, which is important for Greedfall's core game logic and AI systems. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and max-thread score of 6617 confirm consistent performance across thread counts.

When examining the FPS data, the CPU's role becomes clear. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 130 FPS, which is likely near the upper limit of what the B570 can produce in this scenario. The fact that 1080p Medium achieves 102 FPS and 1080p High achieves 92 FPS indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at these settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the 24 FPS result is clearly GPU-limited, as no CPU improvement could overcome the B570's inability to render at this quality level. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads align well with Greedfall's multi-threaded engine, which typically scales with additional cores.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (with a 0.1% lower avg score) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (with a 0.1% higher avg score), showing that the 5700 performs in a tight competitive band. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3296 and data encryption score of 20096 indicate strong general-purpose performance. In gaming contexts, the CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides responsive single-thread performance, while the 16 threads ensure that background tasks and game threads do not starve for processing resources. The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node make this an efficient choice, though these factors do not directly impact FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 130 FPS, providing exceptionally smooth gameplay. Medium settings reduce the average to 102 FPS, with a min-max range of 87-117 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. High settings achieve 92 FPS average, maintaining fluid motion. Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS average, which is just below the ideal 60 FPS threshold but still playable for most users. The 1080p results demonstrate that this combination can handle Greedfall at nearly all quality levels, with only Ultra falling slightly short of the optimal target.

At 2560x1440, performance remains acceptable but requires more careful settings selection. Low settings deliver 90 FPS average, which is smooth and responsive. Medium settings provide 71 FPS average with a range of 60-81 FPS, keeping the minimum above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings produce 64 FPS average, which is playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS average, which is noticeably less smooth and may cause discomfort during fast-paced gameplay. The 1440p results indicate that Medium is the sweet spot, offering good visual quality while maintaining a solid frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings achieve 54 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target but might be tolerable for some users. Medium settings produce 42 FPS average with a range of 36-48 FPS, which is likely too inconsistent for comfortable gameplay. High settings drop to 38 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 24 FPS average, both of which are well below playable thresholds. The 4K results clearly show that this combination is not suitable for high-resolution gaming in Greedfall, regardless of settings adjustments.

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all settings: each resolution increase costs approximately 30-40% of the frame rate. This linear scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck throughout the resolution range, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at the highest settings. The Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data at all three resolutions, shows that the variance remains consistent—about 30 FPS spread at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p, and 12 FPS at 4K—indicating that higher resolutions compress the frame time distribution as the GPU becomes more uniformly loaded.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 80th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's mid-range positioning—it outperforms a significant portion of tested configurations while being outperformed by high-end systems. The rank is consistent with the component specifications: the CPU sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, and the combination's overall rank reflects a balanced pairing that doesn't exceed the sum of its parts.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for its relative performance. The Intel Arc A750, which has a 0.1% higher average benchmark score, would likely produce similar FPS results in Greedfall. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with a 0.1% lower score, would also perform comparably. This tight clustering suggests that the B570 is well-positioned within its performance class, and users should not expect significant gains or losses when comparing to these alternatives. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U and Intel Xeon D-2752TER, also cluster within 0.3% of the 5700's average score, indicating that this processor is solidly mid-pack.

The combo's rank of 2344 out of 2938 means that roughly 594 configurations perform worse in Greedfall, while 2343 perform better. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum, which aligns with its measured FPS results. The system's strong 1080p performance and acceptable 1440p performance justify its rank, while its poor 4K results prevent it from climbing higher. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver smooth frame rates at most settings, and can handle 1440p with some settings compromises.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 92 FPS average offering smooth gameplay without the need for maximum graphical fidelity. The jump from High to Ultra costs 33 FPS (from 92 to 59), which is a significant drop for marginal visual improvements. Medium settings at 1080p provide 102 FPS, which is smoother but with reduced visual quality. For users prioritizing frame rate, Medium at 1080p delivers excellent performance, while High offers a better visual experience still above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings are clearly the best choice, delivering 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS. This ensures consistent performance without dropping below the playable threshold. High settings at 1440p provide 64 FPS, which is still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes, and the 7 FPS difference between Medium and High may not justify the visual upgrade for some users. Low settings at 1440p deliver 90 FPS, which is very smooth, but the visual compromise is substantial. Ultra settings at 1440p are not recommended, as the 41 FPS average falls well below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings provide a fully satisfactory experience. Low settings achieve 54 FPS, which is the only preset that approaches playability, but even this falls short of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings at 4K produce 42 FPS, which is likely to cause noticeable stuttering during gameplay. High and Ultra settings at 4K are not viable, with 38 FPS and 24 FPS respectively. For users who must play at 4K, Low settings are the only option, and even then, the experience will be suboptimal. The data strongly suggests that 4K gaming with this combination should be avoided in Greedfall.

The Medium preset deserves particular attention, as it is the only settings level with complete min/max FPS data at all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 87-117 FPS range ensures consistent performance. At 1440p Medium, the 60-81 FPS range maintains a minimum at the 60 FPS threshold, providing a stable experience. At 4K Medium, the 36-48 FPS range shows significant inconsistency, with the minimum dropping to levels that would cause noticeable frame pacing issues. This data confirms that Medium is the recommended preset for 1440p, providing the best compromise between visual quality and performance consistency.