Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a very specific, measured performance profile in Greedfall, one that places this combination near the bottom of the database’s tested configurations. With a combo rank of 2699 out of 2938 tested combos, this system sits in the 8th percentile of all pairings, indicating that while the CPU is a top-tier part, the integrated GPU severely limits the experience. The data reveals a system that can handle the game at lower resolutions and settings, but which struggles significantly as graphical demands increase, making it a clear case of extreme CPU/GPU imbalance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2699 out of 2938 tested combinations is a stark indicator of its overall performance ceiling. This places it in the bottom 8% of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database for Greedfall, a position that is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s capabilities rather than the processor’s. The data shows a massive disparity in the theoretical potential of the two components. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, achieves an average benchmark score of 51947, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. In contrast, the Intel Arc B370, an integrated graphics solution, has an average benchmark score of just 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This 43.9x difference in average benchmark scores highlights that the graphics processor is the overwhelming bottleneck.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals provides context for its strength. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073, which is a -0.2% delta from the Ryzen 9 5950X. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, a -0.3% delta. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, a +0.4% delta, and the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301, a -0.7% delta. All four rivals are within a single percentage point of the 5950X, confirming that its computational power is competitive with modern high-end desktop and mobile processors. The implication is clear: the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo.

The GPU’s nearest rivals paint a completely different picture. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a -0.2% delta from the Arc B370’s 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a -0.5% delta. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a -0.7% delta, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a +1.4% delta. These are all legacy or low-power parts from over a decade ago, showing that the Arc B370’s performance is comparable to that of graphics cards from a much older generation. The rank data suggests that for Greedfall, this combination will deliver a very low-end experience, and any analysis must consider that the CPU’s potential is left almost entirely untapped.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data offers a clear path for the best playable experience with this combo. Across all resolutions, the “Low” preset consistently delivers the highest average frame rates, while “Ultra” provides the lowest. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 76 avg FPS, which is the only setting at any resolution that breaks the 60 FPS barrier. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 60 avg FPS, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69 FPS, which is also playable but with more variance. High at 1080p drops to 54 avg FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 avg FPS.

Given that the goal is a smooth experience, the data strongly suggests that the Low preset is the only option that provides comfortable headroom above 60 FPS at 1080p. The Medium preset at 1080p is the next best choice, but its minimum FPS of 51 suggests occasional dips that could be noticeable. At higher resolutions, the situation worsens considerably. At 2560x1440, Low delivers 53 avg FPS, which is borderline, while Medium drops to 41 avg FPS. At 3840x2160, even Low only manages 31 avg FPS, making it a poor choice for any smooth gameplay.

The recommendation is therefore clear: for a consistent and responsive experience, users should select the Low preset at 1920x1080. This setting provides 76 avg FPS, which is 16 FPS higher than the next best option (Medium at 1080p) and more than double the 35 avg FPS of Ultra at the same resolution. The data implies that any attempt to increase visual quality beyond Low at 1080p will result in a significant and immediate penalty to frame rate, and pushing resolution higher will make the game nearly unplayable. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally Low settings at 1080p, as it is the only configuration that consistently stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and reveals the GPU as the primary limiting component. At the Low preset, the average frame rate falls from 76 FPS at 1920x1080, to 53 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 31 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 59.2% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. At the High preset, the drop is from 54 FPS at 1080p, to 38 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K, a 59.3% reduction. The Medium preset shows a similar pattern, going from 60 FPS at 1080p, to 41 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K, a 58.3% reduction.

These consistent percentage drops across settings are a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. When the resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must render grows exponentially. The fact that the frame rate drops by roughly 60% when moving from 1080p to 4K, regardless of the quality preset, indicates that the Intel Arc B370’s rendering throughput is saturated. The CPU, with its 16 cores and high boost clock of 4.90 GHz, is more than capable of feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic at these resolutions. The data suggests that the system is not CPU-limited at any resolution, as the frame rate scaling is purely a function of the GPU’s pixel processing power.

The 4K results are particularly telling. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields only 14 avg FPS, which is essentially a slideshow, and High yields 22 avg FPS. Even the Low preset at 4K only achieves 31 avg FPS, which is below the threshold for acceptable playability. This indicates that the Arc B370 is completely overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K, and its integrated nature, with system shared memory and system dependent bandwidth, means it lacks the dedicated VRAM and bandwidth necessary for high-resolution gaming. The data strongly implies that this combo is only viable at 1080p, and even then, only at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 76 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69 FPS. High settings produce an average of 54 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 35 FPS. The data shows a clear step-down in performance as settings increase, with a 16 FPS gap between Low and Medium, a 6 FPS gap between Medium and High, and a 19 FPS gap between High and Ultra. The Ultra preset’s 35 FPS is less than half of the Low preset’s 76 FPS, highlighting the significant cost of maxing out the game’s graphical features.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings produce an average of 53 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings produce an average of 38 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 24 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 12 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 14 FPS. No setting at 1440p achieves a 60 FPS average, and the Ultra preset’s 24 FPS is below the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS of 35 on Medium at 1440p indicates that even this setting can experience stutters.

At 3840x2160, the performance is critically low. Low settings produce an average of 31 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 28 FPS. High settings produce an average of 22 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 14 FPS. The data shows that no setting at 4K reaches 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset’s 14 FPS is effectively unplayable. The minimum FPS of 21 on Medium at 4K shows that even the least demanding settings will struggle to maintain a consistent frame rate. The measured data makes it clear that this combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming, and the highest playable average FPS is 76, achieved only on the Low preset.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Greedfall?*

A: Based on the measured data, the best experience is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium at 1080p is the next best, with 60 FPS average, but has a lower minimum of 51 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in the database?

A: This combo ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of systems for Greedfall. This low rank is primarily due to the Intel Arc B370’s limited graphics performance, which is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or the Intel Arc B370 the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the Intel Arc B370 is the overwhelming bottleneck. The CPU scores in the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 51947, while the GPU scores in the 5th percentile with an average benchmark score of 1184. The FPS drops consistently with resolution increases, a classic sign of GPU limitation.

*Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K resolution?*

A: Technically, yes, but the results are poor. At 3840x2160, the Low preset only achieves 31 avg FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 14 avg FPS. The highest average FPS at 4K is 31, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51947. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, -0.2% delta), the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, -0.3% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900F (51730, +0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i7-14700 (52301, -0.7% delta). All are within 1% of the 5950X’s score.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 76 avg FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 35 avg FPS. This represents a 41 FPS difference, meaning the Ultra preset delivers less than half the frame rate of Low. The data implies that the Ultra preset’s additional graphical features are too demanding for the Arc B370.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a high-end desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The CPU has a 64 MB L3 cache, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. With a TDP of 105 W, it is a power-hungry part, but its performance is among the best in the database. Its average benchmark score of 51947 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with specific scores including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26017 and a single-core score of 1614, and a Geekbench multi-core score of 15233 and single-core score of 2083.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample parallel processing power, and the high boost clock of 4.90 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which many games rely on. The data suggests that the 5950X is more than capable of keeping up with the demands of the game at any resolution. The measured FPS scaling with resolution is purely a function of GPU load, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The CPU’s nearest rivals, all within 1% of its average score, confirm that its computational capabilities are not a limiting factor. The 5950X’s performance is so far ahead of the Arc B370 that it will be idle for most of the time, waiting for the GPU to render frames.

The CPU’s 64 MB of L3 cache is beneficial for gaming, as it can hold more of the game’s working set, reducing the need to access slower system RAM. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, while not exceptional by modern standards, is sufficient for the CPU’s needs and is not a constraint in this scenario. The data implies that the Ryzen 9 5950X is a future-proof component that will not need an upgrade for many years, but its potential is completely wasted when paired with such a low-power integrated GPU. The benchmark results from 3DMark (16 threads score of 10810, max threads score of 11597) and Passmark (multi-thread score of 45424, single-thread score of 3470) all point to a processor that is ready for heavy workloads, but Greedfall at these settings will not come close to stressing it.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with the Panther Lake chip. It is built on a 3 nm process and has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16. Crucially, the memory is “System Shared,” meaning it uses a portion of the system’s DDR4 RAM instead of having dedicated VRAM. The bus width is also “System Shared,” and the bandwidth is “System Dependent,” which means its performance is tied to the speed and configuration of the host system’s memory. It has a TDP of only 25 W, indicating it is designed for power efficiency rather than raw performance.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is a mere 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, and its nearest rivals are all over a decade old, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, -0.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, -0.7% delta). This performance level is fundamentally inadequate for modern gaming at high resolutions. The measured FPS data in Greedfall confirms this: even at 1080p Low, the GPU can only manage 76 avg FPS, and at 4K, it struggles to reach 31 avg FPS. The 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs are very low counts, limiting the pixel fill rate to 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate to 96.00 GTexel/s, which are insufficient for the demands of a 2019 action RPG at higher settings.

The reliance on system shared memory is a critical weakness. In Greedfall, a game that benefits from having large amounts of texture data in VRAM, the Arc B370 will have to compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. The system dependent bandwidth means that the GPU’s performance will vary depending on the rest of the system’s memory configuration, but in this case, even with the Ryzen 9 5950X’s dual-channel DDR4, the results are poor. The GPU’s ray tracing cores are present, but given the overall low performance, enabling ray tracing would likely be impossible to run at playable frame rates. The data shows that the Arc B370 is a significant bottleneck, and its performance is the sole reason this combo ranks so low. The GPU is simply not designed for the graphical load that Greedfall presents at 1440p or 4K, and its performance at 1080p is only acceptable at the lowest settings.