Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a very specific performance profile in Greedfall, one that is almost entirely dictated by the graphics solution. With a combo rank of 2699 out of 2938 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the bottom percentile of systems, making it a niche configuration for this title. The data suggests that while the CPU is exceptionally capable, the GPU acts as a severe bottleneck, limiting the experience to lower resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 76 FPS, which is the highest average frame rate recorded for any configuration in this dataset. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 53 FPS, a significant reduction of approximately 30%. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields only 31 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result.

This pattern strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a clear loss of performance, and the jump to 4K cuts frame rates to near-unplayable levels. For instance, the Medium preset at 1080p achieves 60 FPS, but at 1440p it falls to 41 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 25 FPS. The Ultra preset is even more demanding, starting at a modest 35 FPS at 1080p and collapsing to 24 FPS at 1440p and a mere 14 FPS at 4K.

The frame rate deltas suggest that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being overwhelmed as pixel count increases. The Arc B370's memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on system RAM, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This configuration does not have dedicated VRAM, which likely contributes to the severe degradation at higher resolutions. The data shows that for a playable experience, 1080p is the only viable target, and even then, only with lower presets. The 4K results are consistently below 31 FPS across all settings, confirming that this combo is not suited for high-resolution gaming in Greedfall.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 2938 tested combos for this game, this specific pairing ranks 2699th. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested, a clear indicator of its performance tier. The ranking is primarily dragged down by the GPU, as the CPU's benchmark scores are near the top of their respective charts. The combo rank highlights a massive imbalance: a high-end processor paired with an entry-level integrated graphics solution yields a result that is barely above the lowest-performing configurations.

Benchmark results indicate that this is not a system for competitive or high-fidelity gaming in Greedfall. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (35 FPS) is lower than what many mid-range dedicated GPUs would achieve at 4K. The disparity between the CPU's potential and the actual in-game results is stark. The Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, yet the combo's overall ranking is in the bottom 10% of tested pairings. This illustrates that in this particular title, the graphics adapter is the sole determinant of performance, and its limitations cap the entire system's output.

Comparing the GPU's standalone benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, it sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta). These are legacy parts from over a decade ago, yet the Arc B370 performs at a similar level in this synthetic test. This contextualizes the in-game results: the GPU is not just weak by modern standards; it is comparable to very old hardware, which explains the low frame rates even at 1080p.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is built on the Xe3-LPG architecture and has a 25W TDP. Its clock speeds are listed as a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These specifications, while numerically present, are secondary to the most critical factor: its memory configuration.

The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared." This means the GPU has no dedicated VRAM and must use a portion of the system's DDR5 memory. The bandwidth is "System Dependent," which introduces a significant bottleneck for a game like Greedfall that relies on streaming textures and geometry. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, which is modest, but the lack of dedicated memory bandwidth is likely the primary cause of the performance issues seen at higher resolutions.

The benchmark results confirm this analysis. The GPU's only recorded benchmark is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile. Its nearest rivals, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, have scores of 1186 and 1190, respectively. These are old discrete graphics cards, but they had dedicated VRAM. The Arc B370's reliance on system memory means that even with its modern architecture and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, its performance is severely hampered in practice. The data shows that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, and no amount of CPU power can compensate for the lack of dedicated graphics memory.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo can achieve in Greedfall?*

A: The highest recorded average is 76 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

*Q: Is this combo capable of playing Greedfall at 4K resolution?*

A: The data shows no. The best 4K result is 31 FPS on Low settings, while the Medium preset drops to 25 FPS and Ultra falls to 14 FPS, all of which are below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is a 0.2% difference. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5% difference.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 76 FPS, and the Medium preset yields 60 FPS. The High preset drops to 54 FPS, while Ultra falls to 35 FPS. The Medium preset offers a balance of fidelity and performance.

Q: How does the CPU's performance rank compared to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 53288, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P and 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon 634.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 53 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 24 FPS. This represents a drop of 29 FPS, or roughly 55%, when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings presets at each resolution. For 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only one that breaks the 60 FPS threshold, achieving 76 FPS. The Medium preset hits exactly 60 FPS, making it a viable option for those who want better visuals without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 54 FPS is borderline, but it may feel less fluid than Medium. The Ultra preset at 35 FPS is not recommended for a playable experience.

For 2560x1440, the situation is more restrictive. The Low preset achieves 53 FPS, which is acceptable for some players, but the Medium preset drops to 41 FPS, and High falls to 38 FPS. The Ultra preset at 24 FPS is effectively unplayable. At 3840x2160, no preset is recommended, as even the Low setting only reaches 31 FPS, and the Medium preset dips to 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS.

The best experience per the measured rows is at 1920x1080 with the Medium settings. This provides a 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. This is the only configuration that offers a stable, console-like frame rate with moderate visual quality. If a higher frame rate is the priority, the Low preset at 1080p is the top choice, but it comes with a significant visual compromise. The data strongly suggests that any attempt to play at 1440p or 4K will result in a suboptimal experience, regardless of the settings preset chosen.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its 64 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory are hallmarks of a high-end desktop part. The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional: it achieves 29300 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2016.5 in single-core, and a Geekbench multi-core score of 19267. Its average benchmark score is 53288, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

However, in Greedfall, the CPU's role is almost entirely passive due to the GPU bottleneck. The nearest rival to the CPU is the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53206 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F, which scores 53620 (0.6% higher). These deltas are minuscule and have no measurable impact on the game's frame rate, as the measured FPS is consistently low across all resolutions and settings.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. A 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.60 GHz boost clock is more than sufficient for Greedfall's engine. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 10972 and max-thread score of 12536 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, but the game does not appear to be stressing these capabilities. The bottleneck is entirely on the GPU side, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution and settings changes, while the CPU's performance remains constant. In this pairing, the Ryzen 9 7900X is a high-end component whose potential is completely unrealized in this title due to the Arc B370's limitations.