Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a mid-pack experience in Greedfall, ranking 2344th out of 2938 tested combos. This places the combination in the lower half of all tested configurations, indicating that while it can handle the game, it does not excel relative to the broader field. The ranking suggests a balance where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities are partially offset by the GPU’s mid-range standing, resulting in a system that is better suited for 1080p and 1440p play than for 4K. Benchmark results show a clear pattern: the Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 2500 MHz boost clock are sufficient for smooth frame rates at lower resolutions, but the combo’s overall percentile positioning (94th for CPU, 65th for GPU) highlights that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2344 out of 2938 tested combinations places it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems for Greedfall. This is a modest result, reflecting a configuration that is capable but not competitive with higher-end builds. The rank is influenced by both components: the Ryzen 7 9700F sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, showing it is a strong processor, while the Arc B570’s 65th percentile among all GPUs indicates a more average standing. The gap between these percentiles explains the overall ranking — the CPU is not the bottleneck, but the GPU’s performance ceiling limits the combo’s final placement.

Compared to its nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700F’s average benchmark score of 69996 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, 0.2% higher for the 9700F) and the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, 0.2% lower). It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, 0.7% higher) and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355, 0.9% higher). These tiny deltas mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 9700F performs essentially on par with those chips, but the GPU pairing is what drags the overall combo down.

For the GPU, the Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% higher) and slightly behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, 0.5% lower). These rival deltas show that the B570 is not a standout performer in raw compute, which aligns with the combo’s mid-pack ranking. In Greedfall, this translates to playable frame rates at lower settings, but the system will struggle to maintain high FPS at higher presets.

The data indicates that this combo is best viewed as a balanced mid-range option. It will handle the game comfortably at 1080p with high settings, but pushing to 4K Ultra will result in sub-30 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth action RPG gameplay. The rank of 2344 out of 2938 is a fair representation of this performance envelope.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary determinant of frame rates in Greedfall. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, the GPU provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for the game’s textures at 1080p and 1440p but becomes strained at 4K. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective), and the base and boost clocks are both locked at 2500 MHz, giving the card a consistent performance profile without dynamic clock variation.

The GPU’s architecture is Xe2-HPG on the Battlemage generation, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute at 11.52 TFLOPS. These specs place the B570 in the mid-range tier, and benchmark results confirm this: its PassMark G3D score is 14195, with a PassMark GPU compute score of 7281. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 is a modern test that shows the card’s capability in current titles.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is evident in the measured FPS. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 130 FPS average, but this drops to 92 FPS at High and 59 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is a 54.6% reduction in frame rate, which is typical for a mid-range GPU when settings are maxed out. The 10 GB VRAM is not fully utilized at 1080p, but at 4K, the higher texture requirements push the memory closer to its limit, contributing to the lower frame rates seen at that resolution.

The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs is consistent with its measured performance. It is not a high-end card, and the nearest rival comparisons show it trading blows with last-generation mobile and desktop parts. For Greedfall, this means the GPU will handle the game’s combat and exploration scenes adequately at medium settings, but players seeking high refresh rates at 1440p will need to lower settings to maintain consistent FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p with Medium settings, the combo averages 102 FPS, which drops to 71 FPS at 1440p and 42 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30.4% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions but cannot compensate for the increased pixel workload.

At High settings, the frame rates are 92 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 58.7%, which is a substantial reduction. This indicates that the Arc B570’s 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, even on High settings. The 4K High result of 38 FPS is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, and the 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS is borderline unplayable.

Low settings show a similar trend: 130 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result of 54 FPS is the only 4K configuration that approaches playability, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. Medium settings at 4K yield 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, indicating noticeable frame time variance. This resolution scaling analysis shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p, where it exceeds 60 FPS on all settings, and 1440p, where it remains above 60 FPS only on Low and Medium presets.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and multi-thread score of 36470 are strong, and the CPU’s 94th percentile ranking confirms it is not a bottleneck. As resolution increases, the GPU’s pixel and texture throughput become the constraint, leading to the observed FPS drops. Players targeting 4K should consider a higher-tier GPU, while those at 1080p can enjoy the full range of settings with this combo.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows 1080p is the best resolution, with average FPS ranging from 59 at Ultra to 130 at Low. At 1440p, the combo stays above 60 FPS only on Low (90 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS) settings. 4K is not recommended, as even Low settings yield only 54 FPS average.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F’s average benchmark score of 69996 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875), 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163), 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515), and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355). These are negligible differences, meaning the CPU performs on par with those chips.

*Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a bottleneck for this CPU in Greedfall?*

A: Yes, benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc B570’s average score of 20556 is in the 65th percentile, while the CPU is in the 94th percentile. At 4K, the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot maintain high frame rates, with Ultra settings dropping to 24 FPS average.

Q: What settings preset provides the smoothest experience at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 1440p yield 71 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. This is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution. Low settings give 90 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual quality while still maintaining smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 24, which is not playable for an action RPG. Even 4K High settings only reach 38 FPS average. The data suggests avoiding 4K with this combo unless playing on Low settings, which still only achieves 54 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU’s multithreaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has a PassMark multi-thread score of 36470 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4691. Its average benchmark score of 69996 places it within 0.9% of its nearest rivals, confirming that it is a competitive processor for gaming workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor based on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU’s cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its PassMark scores: 4691 for single-thread, 36470 for multi-thread, and 120788 for integer math.

The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, which is modest for a desktop processor, and it supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory support and bandwidth are sufficient for Greedfall, which is not a memory-intensive title. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures that the GPU and other peripherals have adequate bandwidth, though the Arc B570 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is still compatible.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, AI, and physics calculations. The PassMark physics score of 2122 and data compression score of 421988 indicate that the CPU can manage these tasks without becoming a bottleneck. The multi-threaded performance is particularly strong, with a multi-thread score of 36470 that is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF. This means that in CPU-bound scenes, the 9700F will perform identically to those rivals.

The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high standing. It is a capable processor for gaming, and the data shows that it does not limit the combo’s performance in Greedfall. At 1080p, the combo achieves 130 FPS at Low settings, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame rate in this game. At higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor, as evidenced by the FPS drops from 1080p to 4K. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4691 is also strong, ensuring that the game’s main thread is well-handled.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings preset for this combo depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all settings presets are playable, with Low (130 FPS), Medium (102 FPS), and High (92 FPS) all exceeding 60 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, so High settings are the best choice for 1080p, offering a balance of visual quality and performance.

At 1440p, the combo maintains above 60 FPS on Low (90 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS) settings. High settings drop to 64 FPS, which is still playable but with less headroom. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 41 FPS, which is not smooth for an action RPG. The recommended preset for 1440p is Medium, which provides 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS, ensuring consistent gameplay. Low settings offer higher frame rates but with reduced visual fidelity, so Medium is the sweet spot.

At 4K, the combo struggles across all presets. Low settings yield 54 FPS average, which is below 60 FPS but still playable. Medium settings drop to 42 FPS, and High settings to 38 FPS, both of which are marginal. Ultra settings at 4K produce 24 FPS, which is not recommended. For 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, but even then, the frame rate is not ideal. The data suggests that 4K is not a target resolution for this combo, and players should stick to 1080p or 1440p.

The Medium preset at 1440p offers the best overall experience, with 71 FPS average and a minimum of 60 FPS, ensuring no major frame drops. For players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, High settings at 1080p (92 FPS) provide a good balance. In summary, the combo is best used at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, with 4K reserved for Low settings only if necessary.