Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a playable experience in Greedfall, but the measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a clear hierarchy: performance scales strongly with resolution and settings, with the GPU emerging as the primary constraint at higher loads. The data set shows a 4K Ultra average of 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, while 1080p Low reaches 147 FPS, indicating a wide performance envelope that depends heavily on user configuration.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling in Greedfall with this hardware shows a pronounced and predictable drop as pixel count increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 105 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces the average to 73 FPS, a 30% decrease. At 4K High, the average drops further to 43 FPS, representing a 59% reduction from the 1080p figure. This pattern strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the limiting component; the GPU's rendering workload grows exponentially with resolution, and the data shows the frame rate falling in near-linear proportion to the pixel count increase.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than from 1440p to 4K, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. Specifically, the 1080p to 1440p transition costs 32 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K transition costs 30 FPS, but the percentage loss is larger at the higher end. At Low settings, the trend continues: 147 FPS at 1080p drops to 102 FPS at 1440p (a 31% decrease) and then to 61 FPS at 4K (a 40% decrease from 1440p). The fact that Low settings still show a significant drop at 4K confirms that the GPU's raw throughput, not just its memory bandwidth or API overhead, is the bottleneck.

The measured data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution. The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample headroom. The FPS drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's pixel and texture processing rates. For instance, the transition from 1440p Medium (80 FPS) to 4K Medium (48 FPS) shows a 40% frame rate reduction, which aligns with the 2.25x increase in pixel count, indicating the GPU is scaling as expected under load. The conclusion is straightforward: to maintain higher frame rates, users must lower resolution or settings, as the processor is not the constraining element in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2787th out of 3703 total combos. This places it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems, meaning approximately 75% of other CPU-GPU combinations deliver higher average FPS in this title. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for performance across all settings and resolutions, and it reflects the mid-range positioning of the Arc B580.

The ranking is likely depressed by the GPU's performance at 4K Ultra, where the 28 FPS average is a significant outlier compared to higher-end cards. However, the combo's rank is not solely a function of the GPU; the CPU's contribution is also factored in. The Ryzen 7 7700 itself holds an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs in synthetic benchmarks, but its pairing with a GPU that sits in the 68th percentile for GPUs results in a lower combined rank. The data shows that the combo is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier, but rather a solid mid-pack performer that can handle the game at mainstream resolutions.

The deltaPct values from the CPU's nearest rivals show that the Ryzen 7 7700 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.1% difference) and the Intel Core 5 221E (-0.2% difference) in average benchmark scores, indicating that the processor is not a differentiator in this rank. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and RTX 3080, have average scores within 1% of the Arc B580, yet the measured FPS in Greedfall could vary due to driver optimizations or specific game settings. The rank of 2787 suggests that while the individual components are competitive in their respective categories, the combined system does not excel in this particular game's workload.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the decisive factor in this combo's Greedfall performance. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows that at 4K, the frame rates drop to levels that suggest memory bandwidth or capacity is being stressed. The 4K Ultra average of 28 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum, indicates a hard performance ceiling that is unlikely to be overcome by CPU adjustments.

The GPU's clocks are fixed at a base and boost of 2670 MHz, which is a modest frequency for a modern card. The measured FPS scaling across settings at the same resolution shows the GPU's architectural limits. At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 102 at Low to 46 at Ultra, a 122% increase in performance when dropping from Ultra to Low. This wide gap is typical for a GPU that is shader-bound, as the game's visual effects at Ultra settings likely require more shading units and texture operations. The GPU's texture rate is 427.2 GTexel/s, and its FP32 throughput is 13.67 TFLOPS, which are mid-range figures that align with the observed frame rates.

The 12 GB VRAM is a notable asset, as Greedfall at 4K with High settings may exceed 8 GB of usage, but the data does not show a catastrophic drop that would indicate VRAM overflow. The 4K High average of 43 FPS, while low, is still playable on adaptive sync displays, and the 4K Low average of 61 FPS shows that the GPU can achieve 60 FPS when settings are reduced. The Arc B580's performance in this game is consistent with its benchmark scores, which place it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, but the game's engine appears to be more demanding than average, as evidenced by the sub-60 FPS results at 4K even on Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 105 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it stays well above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 115 FPS offers a marginal 10 FPS increase over High, but the visual fidelity loss is likely not worth the small gain. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is playable, but it introduces a 36% performance penalty compared to High, which may not be justifiable given the subtle visual differences in a game like Greedfall.

At 1440p, the High preset at 73 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it provides a solid frame rate for most monitors. The Medium preset at 80 FPS is a viable alternative for users who prefer higher frame rates over visual details, but the Low preset at 102 FPS is the only setting that exceeds 100 FPS, which is unnecessary for standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for competitive or fast-paced gameplay, though it may be acceptable for slower exploration segments.

For 4K resolution, the data shows that High settings at 43 FPS are not ideal, and Ultra at 28 FPS is unplayable. The Medium preset at 48 FPS is the highest average that remains above 40 FPS, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. The Low preset at 61 FPS is the only 4K setting that achieves a playable 60 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for 4K users. There is no 4K Vsync or dynamic resolution option in the data, so users must manually select Low to achieve smooth gameplay. In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p High for most users, 1440p High for those with higher-resolution monitors, and 4K Low for 4K display owners.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all combinations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 147 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire data set. The Medium preset averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS, showing a stable frame pacing. The High preset averages 105 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 80 FPS, or 120% improvement, which is substantial.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 102 FPS, representing a 30% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 80 FPS (min 68, max 92), which is a 30% drop from 1080p Medium. The High preset averages 73 FPS, a 30% drop from 1080p High. The Ultra preset averages 46 FPS, a 31% drop from 1080p Ultra. These consistent percentage drops across presets confirm that the scaling is resolution-driven and not settings-driven.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 61 FPS, which is 40% lower than 1440p Low. The Medium preset averages 48 FPS (min 41, max 55), showing a wider variance at 4K. The High preset averages 43 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 28 FPS, which is the lowest recorded. The 4K data shows that the GPU's performance collapses under the highest load, with Ultra being less than half the speed of Low. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings, and they show a 14% drop from the average at 1440p and a 15% drop at 4K, indicating that the frame pacing is generally stable but can dip under load.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: The highest average FPS is 147, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 capable of 60 FPS at 4K in this game?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 61. At Medium settings, the average drops to 48 FPS, and at High and Ultra, it falls to 43 FPS and 28 FPS, respectively.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Greedfall?*

A: It ranks 2787th out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the 25th percentile of all systems.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between settings at a single resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (61 FPS) and Ultra (28 FPS) is 33 FPS, a 118% difference. At 1920x1080, the gap is 80 FPS between Low (147) and Ultra (67), which is a 119% difference.

Q: Does the CPU limit the GPU at any resolution?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 7700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, and the FPS scaling across resolutions is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as 18,760 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, are sufficient for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 68 FPS, with an average of 80 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 plays a supporting role in this combo, providing ample computational power that does not hinder the GPU. The processor features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores are strong, including an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 40,081. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18,760 in multi-core and 1,930 in single-core, which are robust figures for gaming.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU limitation, as the frame rates scale directly with GPU load. For instance, at 1080p Low, the GPU is not fully utilized, resulting in 147 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would plateau regardless of resolution or settings, but the data shows a clear drop from 1080p to 4K, which is a GPU characteristic. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide sufficient memory bandwidth to avoid stuttering.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core 5 221E, have average scores within 1% of the 7700, indicating that this processor is not a differentiator in this game's performance. The 7700's single-thread performance, measured at 1,930 in Cinebench R23, is adequate for the game's physics and AI calculations, but the game is not CPU-intensive. The data suggests that users with a weaker CPU could see similar FPS in Greedfall as long as the GPU is identical, but the 7700 ensures that there is no risk of CPU-induced frame drops. Overall, the CPU is a capable partner that allows the Arc B580 to perform to its full potential.