Greedfall

Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG that, on this particular hardware pairing, delivers a playable experience only at lower resolutions and settings. The data shows a system heavily constrained by the graphics processor, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X providing ample processing headroom that the Intel Arc B390 cannot fully utilize in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate consistently reaches playable levels across all settings. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset achieves an average above 58 FPS, while 3840x2160 results in averages below 35 FPS for every preset.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 offers the best measured balance, with an average of 66 FPS and a minimum of 56 FPS. This is the highest settings tier that maintains an average above 60 FPS while keeping the minimum frame rate above 55 FPS. The High preset at the same resolution averages 60 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates 4K (3840x2160) performance is poor. The best average at this resolution is 35 FPS on Low settings, while Medium drops to 27 FPS, and Ultra falls to 16 FPS. These frame rates are below the threshold for a smooth experience in an action RPG.

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

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 9 7900X is a high-end desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution with a 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The frame rates scale directly with resolution and settings changes, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw performance?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482. This places it just 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M. It is also 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710. These are very small performance deltas, indicating the Arc B390 sits at the very bottom of the GPU performance spectrum.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this specific combo among all tested configurations?

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2595th out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 12% of all system configurations tested for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a Zen 4 architecture processor built on a 5 nm process. It features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The processor has a 64 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its benchmark scores are substantial, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and a Geekbench multicore score of 19267.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is largely preparatory. The benchmark results show that the frame rates are heavily influenced by resolution and graphics settings, which are GPU-centric workloads. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 84 FPS on Low to 38 FPS on Ultra, a 46 FPS swing that is directly attributable to the graphics load, not the CPU. The Ryzen 9 7900X's 3DMark scores, such as 12536 for max threads and 1093 for single thread, indicate a processor with far more capability than this game demands at these frame rates.

The processor sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7313P, scores 53206, a delta of 0.2%. Another rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F, scores 53620, which is a 0.6% difference. These comparisons show the 7900X is a top-tier performer in general compute, but this power is not a factor in the low frame rates seen here. The data suggests the game is not thread-limited with this CPU, as even the 4-thread 3DMark score of 4151 is sufficient to feed the GPU's output. The bottleneck is firmly downstream.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory is designated as "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs.

This GPU is the primary determinant of Greedfall's performance in this test. Its benchmark presence is minimal, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This score places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, categorizing it as an entry-level or legacy-tier component. The nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts: the GT 520MX (score 1463, delta 1.3%), the GeForce 800M (score 1460, delta 1.5%), the GT 625 OEM (score 1446, delta 2.5%), and the GT 710 (score 1443, delta 2.7%). The Arc B390 is only marginally faster than these decade-old parts, which explains its performance constraints.

The measured frame rates confirm this. At 3840x2160, the GPU manages an average of 25 FPS on High and only 16 FPS on Ultra. Even at the lowest resolution tested, 1920x1080, the Ultra preset only achieves an average of 38 FPS. The GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for high-fidelity rendering in this title. The data shows a direct correlation: as the pixel count and settings increase, the frame rate collapses. This is a textbook example of a GPU-limited system. The Arc B390's 80 W TDP and IGP form factor are consistent with its performance class, and the data indicates it is not suitable for demanding gaming beyond low-resolution, low-detail scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear path for achieving a playable experience with this hardware. The primary goal is to maintain a frame rate that is responsive for an action RPG, which typically requires at least 60 FPS for smooth combat.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 84 FPS. This is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo and provides a significant performance buffer. The Medium preset at the same resolution averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. While the average is above 60 FPS, the minimum dips slightly below, which could be noticeable during intense scenes. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, but this leaves no headroom for frame time spikes.

The recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 1920x1080. This provides a visual quality improvement over Low while maintaining an average frame rate that is 10% higher than the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum frame rate of 56 FPS is also the highest minimum recorded for any preset above Low at this resolution. The High preset at 1440p averages 42 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a game that relies on timed combat mechanics. The data does not support using any preset at 2560x1440 or 3840x2160 for a consistently fluid experience, as the Low preset at 1440p is the only configuration outside of 1080p that breaks the 50 FPS average mark.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2595th out of 2938 combos tested in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 11.6% of all system configurations. This ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU is a high-end part that ranks in the 91st percentile among all processors.

This wide disparity between the CPU's potential and the combo's actual game performance is the defining characteristic of this pairing. The Ryzen 9 7900X is a processor designed for high-throughput workloads, as evidenced by its Passmark multithread score of 51406. When paired with a GPU that is in the 9th percentile, the system's gaming capability is anchored to the GPU's performance floor. The 2595th rank is not an indication of the CPU's gaming prowess but rather the result of the GPU being unable to translate the CPU's power into frame rate. The data suggests that this combo is severely unbalanced for gaming, and the rank reflects the poor end-user experience that results from this mismatch.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset. Where available, minimum and maximum frame rates are also listed.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average 16 FPS. This is the lowest average frame rate recorded for any configuration. It is not playable.
• High: Average 25 FPS. This is below the threshold for a playable action game.
• Medium: Average 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS. The frame pacing is likely inconsistent.
• Low: Average 35 FPS. This is the best result at 4K but still falls short of a smooth experience.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average 27 FPS. This is not a playable configuration.
• High: Average 42 FPS. This is playable but with noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes.
• Medium: Average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The minimum frame rate is below 40 FPS, which may cause perceptible hitches.
• Low: Average 58 FPS. This is the only 1440p preset that approaches a playable frame rate, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average 38 FPS. This is not a smooth experience for an action RPG, as it is below 40 FPS.
• High: Average 60 FPS. This is on the boundary of playability, with no headroom for demanding scenes.
• Medium: Average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This provides the best mix of visual quality and performance.
• Low: Average 84 FPS. This is the highest average frame rate recorded and provides a very smooth experience.