Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X combined with the Intel Arc B390 sits at rank 2595 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this pairing in the bottom 12% of all configurations tested, which is a clear signal that the graphics solution is the dominant constraint. The CPU itself is far from the problem — it sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 35,909. The GPU, however, ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of just 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

What this rank means in practical terms: if you are pairing a high-end desktop processor like the Ryzen 7 7700X with this Intel Arc B390, you are leaving enormous CPU headroom on the table in Greedfall. The CPU's multithreaded Cinebench R23 score of 19,088 and single-core score of 1,987 indicate a processor capable of far more than the measured frame rates suggest. The data shows a system where the CPU is effectively idle-waiting on the GPU in most scenes. The rank disparity between the two components — 85th percentile CPU versus 9th percentile GPU — is the starkest takeaway from this configuration.

Compared to other full-system combos in the database, this one lands near the bottom because the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482 is barely above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX's 1,463 (1.3% difference) and the GeForce 800M's 1,460 (1.5% difference). Those are legacy-class mobile parts, and the Arc B390 is within 2.7% of the GeForce GT 710's score of 1,443. For a desktop CPU with 8 cores and 16 threads on the AM5 platform, this GPU pairing results in a combo that is severely GPU-bound in Greedfall.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process node. It features 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines. The GPU also includes 12 ray tracing cores, though Greedfall's rendering workload is primarily rasterization-focused. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 7.680 TFLOPS.

Memory configuration is entirely system-shared. The Arc B390 has no dedicated VRAM — it uses system shared memory with type and bus width also listed as "System Shared." Bandwidth is "System Dependent," meaning the performance scales with whatever DDR5 memory is installed in the host system. This is a critical limitation in Greedfall, a game that benefits from consistent memory bandwidth for texture streaming and scene complexity. The Ryzen 7 7700X supports dual-channel DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, but the GPU must contend with the CPU for that same memory subsystem.

The GPU clock speeds are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2,500 MHz. The boost clock is respectable on paper, but the shared memory architecture means that actual sustained performance in a game like Greedfall will be dictated by how efficiently the iGPU can access system memory. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,482 places this GPU at the 9th percentile of all GPUs tested, and its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GT 520MX at 1,463, the GeForce 800M at 1,460, the GT 625 OEM at 1,446, and the GT 710 at 1,443. The Arc B390 is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX, which speaks volumes about its positioning in the performance hierarchy.

The TDP is rated at 80 W, and the GPU is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors and a bus interface of "IGP." Display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," which suggests this is intended for a mobile or compact form factor rather than a traditional desktop add-in card. In the context of Greedfall, the GPU's role is the limiting factor at every resolution tested, and the benchmark data reflects a component that struggles to maintain playable frame rates beyond 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but severe drop as resolution increases, which confirms that the Intel Arc B390 is the bottleneck across the board. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 84 FPS average. At 1440p Low, that drops to 58 FPS — a 31% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 35 FPS, which is a 58% reduction from the 1080p Low result. These scaling patterns are typical of a GPU that is running out of fillrate and memory bandwidth as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior also reveals that the CPU is not the limiting factor. If the Ryzen 7 7700X were the constraint, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the data shows a steep decline from 1080p to 4K at every settings level. For example, in High settings, the average FPS goes from 60 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p to 25 at 4K. That is a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. This is classic GPU-bound behavior, where the rendering workload outpaces the iGPU's ability to process pixels.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (84 FPS) and Ultra (38 FPS) is 46 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 31 FPS (58 Low versus 27 Ultra). At 4K, the gap is 19 FPS (35 Low versus 16 Ultra). This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so saturated that increasing settings has diminishing absolute impact because the baseline performance is already critically low. The practical interpretation: if you intend to play Greedfall at 1440p or above with this combo, you will need to accept Low settings to stay near playable territory, and even then, 4K Low at 35 FPS is a marginal experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates in Greedfall are as follows, organized by resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 84 FPS average
• Medium: 66 FPS average, with a minimum of 56 FPS and maximum of 76 FPS
• High: 60 FPS average
• Ultra: 38 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 58 FPS average
• Medium: 46 FPS average, with a minimum of 39 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS
• High: 42 FPS average
• Ultra: 27 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 35 FPS average
• Medium: 27 FPS average, with a minimum of 23 FPS and maximum of 32 FPS
• High: 25 FPS average
• Ultra: 16 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo can deliver a smooth experience on Low and Medium settings. The Medium preset's 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum is genuinely playable for an action RPG like Greedfall, where combat timing matters but not at esports-level precision. High settings at 60 FPS is also acceptable, though the lack of min/max data for High means we only have the average to rely on. Ultra at 38 FPS is dipping into the territory where frame pacing becomes noticeable, and the experience would feel less fluid.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings at 58 FPS is the only preset that stays above 50 FPS on average. Medium at 46 FPS is borderline, and the 39 FPS minimum suggests occasional stutter during heavier scenes. High at 42 FPS is similar, while Ultra at 27 FPS is not a pleasant experience for a game that requires any degree of responsiveness. The 4K results are uniformly poor: even Low settings only achieve 35 FPS, and Ultra is at 16 FPS, which is essentially a slideshow.

The Medium preset is the only one that includes min/max FPS data across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 56-76 FPS, a 20 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 39-53 FPS, a 14 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 23-32 FPS, a 9 FPS spread. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving less variance in performance because it is working at its absolute limit regardless of scene complexity.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal experience for this AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + Intel Arc B390 combo in Greedfall depends heavily on your target resolution.

At 1080p: The Medium preset is the sweet spot. It delivers a 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum, which keeps the game smooth during combat and exploration. High settings at 60 FPS is also viable, but the lack of minimum FPS data means you are taking a slight risk on frame dips. Ultra at 38 FPS is not recommended — the visual uplift from Medium to Ultra is unlikely to justify a 42% drop in average frame rate. Low at 84 FPS is perfectly smooth, but you lose too much visual fidelity for a game with Greedfall's art direction.

At 1440p: Low settings at 58 FPS is the only preset that provides a consistently smooth experience. Medium at 46 FPS is playable if you can tolerate occasional dips to 39 FPS, but for an action RPG where timing matters, the Low preset is the safer recommendation. High at 42 FPS and Ultra at 27 FPS are both suboptimal — you are better off dropping to Low and gaining 16 FPS over High, or 31 FPS over Ultra.

At 4K: No preset delivers a truly playable experience. Low at 35 FPS is the best you can achieve, but that is still below the 40 FPS threshold where most players consider a game comfortable. Medium at 27 FPS, High at 25 FPS, and Ultra at 16 FPS are all too low for meaningful gameplay. If you must play at 4K, Low settings are the only option, and even then, you should expect a compromised experience. The data suggests this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Greedfall.

The overall recommendation: target 1080p Medium for the best balance of visual quality and performance. If you have a 1440p display, use Low settings and accept the visual trade-off. The CPU is more than capable of handling Greedfall's logic and AI workloads — the Ryzen 7 7700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are far beyond what this game requires — so all settings adjustments should be made with the GPU's limitations in mind.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo playable for Greedfall at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1080p Medium, the combo achieves a 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum, which is smooth for an action RPG. Low settings reach 84 FPS, and High settings hit 60 FPS, so there are multiple playable options at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 1440p delivers a 58 FPS average, which is the only preset that maintains a consistently playable frame rate. Medium drops to 46 FPS with a 39 FPS minimum, which may cause noticeable stutter in combat-heavy scenes.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Not effectively. Even at Low settings, the 4K average is only 35 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 16 FPS. The Intel Arc B390's shared memory architecture and limited pixel throughput make 4K impractical for this game.

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

A: The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482 is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1,463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1,460), and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446). It is effectively in the same performance class as these legacy parts.

Q: Is the CPU holding back performance in Greedfall?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 7700X ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35,909, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K indicate the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings achieve 84 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS — a 46 FPS difference. The Medium preset sits between them at 66 FPS, which is why it offers the best balance of quality and performance.