Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a severely constrained configuration for Greedfall, landing at rank 2699 out of 2938 tested combos. The data indicates this is a GPU-bound scenario at every resolution, with the Arc B370's integrated-class performance acting as the primary bottleneck. While the 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 9700F provides ample headroom, the graphics solution cannot translate that into playable frame rates. The result is a system that only approaches acceptable performance at 1080p with Low settings, and falls below playability thresholds at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, revealing the Arc B370 as the definitive limiting factor. At High settings, average FPS falls from 54 at 1920x1080 to 38 at 2560x1440, and then to 22 at 3840x2160. That represents a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K yields a 59% performance loss, a pattern consistent with a graphics processor that has only 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs.

Low settings show a similar trend, with 76 FPS at 1080p dropping to 53 FPS at 1440p and then to 31 FPS at 4K. This is a 30% penalty for the first step and a 42% penalty for the second, mirroring the High setting ratios almost exactly. The consistency of these percentages across different presets confirms that the scaling is resolution-driven, not settings-driven. The GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply overwhelmed as the pixel count increases.

The Ultra preset is the most punishing, delivering only 35 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and a virtually unplayable 14 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 41 FPS, while at 4K it narrows to 17 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that even the lowest settings cannot compensate for the sheer pixel throughput required. The Arc B370's boost clock of 2400 MHz and base clock of 300 MHz cannot offset the limited shading units, which number just 1280.

The data strongly suggests that CPU performance is not a factor in these results. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with a PassMark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691, sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which it beats by 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which beats it by 0.2%. In Greedfall, the GPU is the sole arbiter of frame rate, and the scaling curve reflects the B370's architecture rather than any CPU constraint.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K?*

A: Not at acceptable playability. At 4K, the best average FPS is 31 on Low settings, which falls to 25 on Medium, 22 on High, and 14 on Ultra. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 21, indicating frequent dips below 30 FPS. For a smooth experience, the data suggests avoiding 4K entirely.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution is the only tier where average FPS exceeds 60. Specifically, Low settings produce 76 FPS and Medium produces 60 FPS. At 1440p, the highest average is 53 FPS on Low. The data shows a clear preference for 1080p to maintain frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 with 1168 (1.4% lower). These are all legacy or low-power parts, confirming the B370's entry-level positioning.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F holding back the system?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 69996 places it in the 94th percentile, with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875) and Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163) within 0.2% of its performance. Given the GPU's 5th percentile standing, the data indicates the CPU is not the limiting component in any scenario.

Q: What causes the frame rate drops between settings presets?

A: The GPU's limited resources are the cause. With only 1280 shading units, 10 RT cores, and 20 ROPs, the B370 struggles as the settings preset increases the graphical load. For example, at 1080p, Ultra (35 FPS) is 54% slower than Low (76 FPS), and at 4K, Ultra (14 FPS) is 55% slower than Low (31 FPS), showing a consistent penalty from increased settings.

Q: Does the system's shared memory configuration affect performance?

A: The Arc B370 uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth, meaning it relies on the system's DDR5 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. While the CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, the shared memory architecture inherently limits the GPU's performance. The data shows this is a significant handicap, as the GPU cannot access dedicated high-speed memory.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 plays the dominant role in shaping Greedfall's performance, and its specifications explain the measured results. The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is an integrated solution, despite its Arc branding. With a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, the B370 attempts to compensate for its low core count through frequency, but the results show this is insufficient.

The memory configuration is System Shared, with no dedicated VRAM size or bus width. This means the GPU must share the CPU's DDR5 memory bus, which is dual-channel and rated at 89.6 GB/s. While the Ryzen 7 9700F supports ECC memory, the system-dependent bandwidth for the GPU creates a bottleneck. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 reinforces this, placing the B370 in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's rendering capabilities are modest: 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 12.29 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. The texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, and the pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s. These figures correspond to a GPU that can handle basic 1080p gaming but struggles with higher resolutions. In Greedfall, this translates to the 76 FPS at 1080p Low, which is the only playable scenario.

The VRAM capacity is effectively zero, as the memory is System Shared. This lack of dedicated memory means the GPU cannot efficiently handle large textures or high-resolution assets. The benchmark results support this: at 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 14 FPS, while at 1080p Low, it reaches 76 FPS. The difference is not just resolution but the memory pressure that comes with it. The B370's architecture, with its 10 RT cores and 20 ROPs, is simply not equipped for the demands of Greedfall at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on settings selection. The only configuration that achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 76 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p exactly hits 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. This makes Medium at 1080p the highest visual quality that maintains a playable frame rate.

For users prioritizing smoothness, 1080p Low is the safest choice. The 76 FPS average provides a buffer against frame drops, and the data shows no minimum FPS recorded, suggesting stable performance. The High preset at 1080p drops to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p falls to 35 FPS, which is a significant degradation.

At 1440p, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings produce 53 FPS, which is the best option, followed by Medium at 41 FPS, High at 38 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 35, indicating visible stuttering. At 4K, all presets are below 31 FPS, with the Ultra preset at 14 FPS. The data recommends avoiding 4K entirely for this combo.

The optimal experience is 1080p Medium, which balances visual quality and performance. The 60 FPS average with a 51 FPS minimum is the highest quality preset that stays above the 50 FPS threshold. For those who prefer headroom, 1080p Low offers the best performance. The 1440p Low preset is the only alternative for higher resolution, but it sacrifices the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. The rank reflects the massive gap between the CPU's high performance and the GPU's low performance. The Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end CPU, with a PassMark multithread score of 36470 and a percentile standing of 94. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which it trails by 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which it beats by 0.7%.

In contrast, the Intel Arc B370 is a low-end GPU, with an average benchmark score of 1184 and a percentile standing of 5. Its nearest rivals are all significantly older parts, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190. The combination of a 94th percentile CPU with a 5th percentile GPU creates an extreme imbalance. The data shows that the GPU is the sole reason for the poor rank, as the CPU would otherwise be capable of much higher frame rates.

The rank of 2699 suggests that almost all other tested combos, regardless of their CPU-GPU balance, outperform this setup in Greedfall. The only reason this combo scores above the very bottom is the CPU's ability to maintain minimum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 51, which is higher than what a weaker CPU might produce. However, the overall performance is capped by the GPU, making this one of the least effective combinations for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 76 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 60 FPS (with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69), the High preset delivers 54 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 35 FPS. This is the only resolution where any preset exceeds 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 53 FPS, Medium produces 41 FPS (with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 48), High produces 38 FPS, and Ultra produces 24 FPS. The 1440p results show a consistent decrease from 1080p, with the Low preset losing 23 FPS, Medium losing 19 FPS, High losing 16 FPS, and Ultra losing 11 FPS. The smaller absolute drop at Ultra suggests the GPU is already saturated.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 31 FPS, Medium yields 25 FPS (with a minimum of 21 and maximum of 28), High yields 22 FPS, and Ultra yields 14 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly below playability thresholds. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 17 FPS, compared to a 41 FPS difference at 1080p. This narrowing gap indicates that the GPU is fully resource-bound at 4K, and settings changes have diminishing returns.

The data also shows the impact of settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS, from Medium to High costs 6 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 19 FPS. At 1440p, the corresponding costs are 12 FPS, 3 FPS, and 14 FPS. At 4K, the costs are 6 FPS, 3 FPS, and 8 FPS. The Medium preset consistently offers the best balance, with the most significant performance hit occurring between High and Ultra.