Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable, if not flawless, experience in Greedfall. The data shows a system that is heavily reliant on the CPU's strong single-thread performance to push frame rates, while the GPU becomes a significant bottleneck at higher resolutions. This pairing lands in the 80th percentile of tested combos, offering a clear upgrade path for users targeting 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the most comfortable resolution, with average frame rates ranging from 59 FPS at Ultra to 130 FPS at Low. 2560x1440 is also viable, with the High preset hitting 64 FPS, but 3840x2160 drops below the 60 FPS threshold on all tested presets.

*Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Greedfall?*

A: The combination ranks 2344 out of 2938 tested combos. This places it in the 80th percentile (since 2344 is roughly the top 20% of 2938), meaning it outperforms the majority of other tested hardware pairings in this specific game.

*Q: Is the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall?*

A: The data does not indicate any VRAM-related performance issues at the tested settings. The GPU's memory configuration, which includes a 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, appears to be adequate for the game's demands, as the frame rates are primarily limited by compute performance rather than memory capacity.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves an average of 64 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 41 FPS. This represents a significant 23 FPS loss (approximately 36%) for the visual upgrade to Ultra, making High the more balanced choice for this resolution.

*Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's performance in Greedfall compare to its closest CPU rivals?*

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 39768 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.4% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, and only 0.8% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7700. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this game.

Q: Does the Arc B570 deliver better performance than its direct predecessor?

A: The data shows the Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is effectively a tie with the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 and is a nearest rival with a deltaPct of -0.1%. The performance is comparable, not a generational leap.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for optimizing the experience. For a smooth 60+ FPS target, the 1920x1080 resolution with the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 92 FPS. This preset offers a substantial improvement over the Medium preset's 102 FPS only if you prefer higher visual fidelity, but the High preset is the recommended balance. The Low preset at this resolution pushes the average to 130 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, but sacrifices visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, achieving a 64 FPS average that is perfectly playable. The Medium preset is a safer option for those who want more headroom, with 71 FPS average and a minimum of 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 41 FPS average, is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience at this resolution. The 3840x2160 resolution is challenging for this combo; even the Low preset only manages a 54 FPS average. The Medium preset, with a 42 FPS average but a 36 FPS minimum, is the only other option that might be tolerable, but it falls short of a consistent 60 FPS.

For the best experience, the data suggests using the High preset at either 1920x1080 or 2560x1440. The Ultra preset provides a marginal visual uplift but comes with a significant performance penalty across all resolutions. The Low preset is best reserved for maximizing frame rates at 1920x1080 when playing competitive or fast-paced sections. In summary, the High preset at 2560x1440 offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, while the High preset at 1920x1080 is the most reliable for maintaining high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination is ranked 2344 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This rank places the system in the 80th percentile of all tested hardware pairings, indicating that it performs better than roughly 80% of other configurations in this specific title. The data suggests this is a solid mid-to-upper-tier combination, capable of handling the game well at mainstream resolutions.

The rank is a direct result of the balance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end processor with strong benchmark scores, ranking in the 87th percentile against all CPUs. However, the Intel Arc B570, while a capable GPU, ranks in the 65th percentile against all GPUs. This disparity means the GPU is the primary bottleneck in Greedfall, preventing the system from achieving the higher frame rates that the CPU could otherwise support.

Compared to other combos, this pairing is not at the top tier, but it is far from the bottom. The 80th percentile rank means that most users with this setup will have a positive experience. However, the data also highlights that there is significant room for improvement. Upgrading the GPU to a higher-performing model would likely move this combo significantly higher in the rankings, as the CPU has ample headroom to drive a more powerful graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions: performance scales predictably with settings, and the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The most complete data set is available for the Medium preset, which includes minimum and maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly GPU-bound. The Low preset yields an average of 54 FPS, which is the highest achieved at this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 42 FPS average, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. The High preset falls further to 38 FPS average, and the Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 24 FPS average. No preset at this resolution achieves a 60 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance is more usable. The Low preset achieves a 90 FPS average, making it very smooth. The Medium preset provides a solid 71 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. The High preset delivers a 64 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset drops to 41 FPS average, which is not ideal for fast-paced action.

At 1920x1080, the system performs best. The Low preset reaches a 130 FPS average. The Medium preset achieves a 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. The High preset delivers a 92 FPS average, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, with a 59 FPS average.

The data shows a clear trend: the transition from Medium to High settings incurs a smaller performance hit than the transition from High to Ultra. For example, at 2560x1440, the drop from Medium (71 FPS) to High (64 FPS) is 7 FPS, while the drop from High (64 FPS) to Ultra (41 FPS) is 23 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset has a disproportionately high cost on the GPU.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary determinant of performance in Greedfall, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the BMG-G21 chip, built on a 5 nm process. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU's compute capabilities include 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with a peak FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS.

The data indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck in this system. The benchmark results show that the Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc A750 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, have nearly identical average scores, with deltaPct values of -0.1% and 0.1%, respectively. This confirms that the Arc B570 is a mid-range GPU.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is most evident at 3840x2160, where even the Low preset struggles to maintain 60 FPS. The 4K resolution demands a high pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth, which is a challenge for this card. The GPU's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for lower resolutions but become limiting factors at 4K. The 10 GB VRAM is not shown to be a problem, as the frame rates are consistent with the GPU's compute performance rather than memory capacity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end desktop processor that provides more than enough performance for Greedfall. It is based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) and features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The CPU's large 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a key feature, likely helping with game data access.

The CPU's benchmark data shows it is a powerful processor. It ranks in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39768. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, have nearly identical average scores, with deltaPct values of 0.4% and -0.8%, respectively. This indicates that the 9800X3D is on par with other high-end desktop CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the frame rates are consistently lower at higher resolutions, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates, with a 130 FPS average on the Low preset. This shows that the CPU has no trouble keeping up with the GPU's demands at lower resolutions.

The CPU's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1212 and geekbench_singlecore score of 2964, is likely beneficial for Greedfall's game logic and physics. The multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23230. However, the data indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint on performance, making it a solid foundation for this combo.