Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Greedfall. The data shows a configuration that scales predictably with resolution and settings, but one that struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, particularly on the Ultra preset. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across the tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 92 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops performance to 64 FPS, a reduction of approximately 30%. The jump to 4K High further reduces the average to 38 FPS, which is roughly 41% lower than the 1440p result and about 59% lower than the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the Intel Arc B570 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets. At Low settings, the combo delivers 130 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 102 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The Ultra settings produce the most dramatic drop, with 59 FPS at 1080p falling to 41 FPS at 1440p and finally to 24 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D, with its high single-thread performance, maintains sufficient headroom even at lower resolutions where CPU load is typically higher. The consistent frame rate reductions between resolutions point squarely at the GPU's rendering capabilities as the constraining factor, especially given the Arc B570's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s and 10 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of this CPU and GPU places it at rank 2979 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This percentile position, which lands it in the lower-mid range of all tested configurations, reflects the GPU's modest standing relative to other graphics cards. The Intel Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower percentile explains the overall ranking. The combination is effectively hamstrung by the graphics card, which averages 20556 in benchmark scores. This places it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (a -0.1% difference). The system's overall rank suggests that many other pairings, likely those with stronger GPUs, achieve better frame rates in this title.

For context, the CPU's benchmark performance is similarly competitive with its peers. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D's average benchmark score of 58386 is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M's 58323 (a 0.1% advantage) and the Intel Core i9-14900's 58115 (a 0.5% advantage). This parity indicates that the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo's ranking; the GPU's limitations dominate.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the data, 1080p is the only resolution where all settings presets maintain playable frame rates. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset averages 59 FPS, while 1440p Ultra drops to 41 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 24 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 41 FPS, which is 23 FPS lower than the High preset's 64 FPS at the same resolution. This represents a 36% performance penalty for the Ultra settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases, a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 92nd percentile rank among all CPUs suggests it has ample headroom.

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

A: The 4K results are marginal. Low settings average 54 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS, and High averages 38 FPS. Ultra settings average 24 FPS, which is generally considered unplayable. Only the Low preset approaches a consistently smooth experience.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 130 FPS, while Medium averages 102 FPS. This is a 28 FPS difference, or a 21.5% reduction in performance for the Medium settings.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals based on benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.5% of its closest competitors: the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, the Arc A750 at 20582, and the Radeon R9 M390X at 20662. This indicates near-identical raw performance among these cards.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Greedfall with this hardware. At 4K, the Ultra preset is not viable, averaging only 24 FPS. The High preset at 4K is also marginal at 38 FPS. The Low preset at 4K, averaging 54 FPS, is the only configuration that approaches smoothness, but it requires significant visual compromises.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides a balanced experience with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. The High preset at 1440p averages 64 FPS, which is also playable, but the Medium preset's minimum of 60 FPS offers more stability. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 41 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay.

For the best overall experience, the 1080p Medium preset stands out. It delivers an average of 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, providing a wide margin above playable thresholds. The 1080p High preset at 92 FPS is also excellent, but the Medium preset's higher minimum frame rate suggests better frame pacing. The 1080p Ultra preset at 59 FPS is playable but offers diminishing returns over the High preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 130 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117. The High preset averages 92 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 59 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 90 FPS. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81. The High preset averages 64 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 41 FPS. The minimum frame rate data for the Medium preset at this resolution indicates that the combo can sustain playable performance, but with less headroom than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades significantly. The Low preset averages 54 FPS. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 48. The High preset averages 38 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 24 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum of 36 FPS highlights the difficulty this GPU faces at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a 9000 series processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial, and its benchmark scores reflect strong performance across various workloads.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The processor's single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2228, is more than adequate for the game's logic and physics. The multi-core score of 22807 in the same test indicates plenty of headroom for background tasks or streaming. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a high-end part.

The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, where CPU load is typically highest due to the high frame rate, the combo still achieves 130 FPS. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D can feed frames to the GPU faster than the Arc B570 can render them. The CPU's 120 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for gaming.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the BMG-G21 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU has a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a memory clock of 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a likely contributor to the performance drop at 4K, where the higher resolution demands more bandwidth and capacity. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest figures that align with its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The Arc B570's benchmark scores show it performing near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750. Its PassMark G3D score of 14195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 indicate mainstream-level performance. In Greedfall, this translates to solid 1080p and 1440p performance, but the 4K Ultra settings overwhelm the GPU, resulting in the 24 FPS average. The GPU's 150 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are consistent with its mid-range positioning.