Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Greedfall, where the graphics solution acts as the definitive bottleneck. The data shows a system where the CPU’s substantial processing power is largely irrelevant to the final frame rates, which are uniformly low across all tested configurations. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against other tested combos, and explains the roles each component plays in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and clearly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component, not the CPU. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 54 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average frame rate falls to 38 FPS, a reduction of 16 FPS. The most dramatic decline occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K, where the average FPS plummets from 38 to 22, a 42% loss in performance for that step.

This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has ample headroom, but the Arc B370’s rendering capabilities are overwhelmed as pixel count increases. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further underscores this. At 1080p, the spread between Low (76 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) is 41 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 29 FPS (53 FPS Low vs. 24 FPS Ultra), and at 4K, it shrinks to just 17 FPS (31 FPS Low vs. 14 FPS Ultra). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions is a textbook indicator that the GPU is saturated; reducing graphical load has diminishing returns because the raw pixel fill rate is the primary constraint.

The data suggests that even at 1080p, the system is not fully utilizing the CPU’s potential. The fact that dropping from High to Low at 1080p yields a 22 FPS increase (from 54 to 76) shows the GPU is still the primary limiter, as a CPU-bound system would show minimal gains from lowering resolution or settings. The 4K Ultra result of 14 FPS is effectively unplayable, and the 4K Medium result of 25 FPS is barely playable for a slow-paced RPG, confirming that this combo is not viable for high-resolution gaming in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a graphics processor with specifications that are far below what is needed for a demanding action RPG like Greedfall at high resolutions. Its benchmark presence is minimal, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This performance class is directly reflected in the measured FPS. The GPU’s architecture is Xe3-LPG, built on a 3 nm process, with 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. It features 10 ray tracing cores, but the raw throughput is limited to 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The memory configuration is a significant weakness. The Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the CPU’s DDR5 system memory rather than dedicated VRAM. Its memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," and its clocks are a base of 300 MHz with a boost of 2400 MHz. This dependency on system memory is a likely contributor to the low performance, as it introduces latency and bandwidth contention that a dedicated VRAM solution would avoid.

In practical terms, the GPU’s performance ceiling is clearly visible in the measured rows. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 76 FPS, which is the highest score recorded in the entire dataset. This suggests that the Arc B370 can handle the game’s geometric load at lower resolutions but quickly runs out of compute and memory bandwidth as the resolution increases. The 4K High result of 22 FPS is less than half the 1080p High score, highlighting the GPU’s inability to sustain frame rates at higher pixel counts. The 25W TDP and "IGP" slot width confirm this is an integrated-class solution, not a discrete high-performance card, which aligns with its percentile ranking alongside much older mobile and entry-level desktop parts.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 8% of all system configurations, a position that is almost entirely attributable to the GPU. The CPU’s benchmark percentile is 91, meaning it outperforms 91% of all tested CPUs, but this strength provides no benefit in this pairing.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals shows the processor is competitive with other high-end parts. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s average benchmark score is 54762. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, a delta of -0.6% (meaning the Ryzen is slightly slower). The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053, a delta of 1.3% (Ryzen is faster). The Intel Xeon 6505P and Intel Core i7-14700F are also within 2.1% of the Ryzen’s score. This shows the CPU is in the top tier of performance, but the GPU’s percentile ranking of 5, with a score of 1184, is the anchor that drags the entire combo down.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are all legacy or low-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (a delta of -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (-0.5%), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (-0.7%). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% slower. This places the Arc B370 in the same performance bracket as graphics cards from over a decade ago, explaining why the combo’s rank is so low despite the modern CPU. In Greedfall, the bottleneck is so pronounced that the system behaves like a much older machine, regardless of the CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system’s capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets. The results are uniform in their mediocrity, with no configuration achieving a truly smooth experience.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 76 FPS average. This is the best-case scenario for this combo, representing the only playable configuration.
• Medium: 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. This is a playable result but with noticeable frame time variance.
• High: 54 FPS average. This is a playable result for a slower-paced RPG, though it lacks the headroom for consistent 60 FPS.
• Ultra: 35 FPS average. This is a significant drop from High and is not recommended for smooth play.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 53 FPS average. This is a 30% reduction from the 1080p Low score, confirming the resolution scaling issue.
• Medium: 41 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. This is at the edge of playability.
• High: 38 FPS average. This is a substantial step down from 1080p High.
• Ultra: 24 FPS average. This is not playable.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 31 FPS average. This is barely playable and indicates the GPU is severely overburdened.
• Medium: 25 FPS average, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS. This is not a smooth experience.
• High: 22 FPS average. This is a slideshow for action sequences.
• Ultra: 14 FPS average. This is the worst result in the dataset and is effectively unplayable.

The data shows a clear linear relationship between resolution and performance, with the 4K Ultra result being 82% slower than the 1080p Low result. The absence of min/max FPS data for most rows suggests the testing methodology captured only average frames for those presets, but the available min/max values for Medium settings show a consistent pattern of frame drops.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K?

A: The data shows that 4K performance is uniformly poor. The best 4K result is 31 FPS on Low settings, while High and Ultra yield 22 FPS and 14 FPS respectively. These frame rates are below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D bottlenecking the system in this game?

A: No. The CPU has a 91st percentile benchmark ranking, indicating high performance. The measured FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, which is the opposite of a CPU bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370, with a 5th percentile GPU ranking, is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1080p yields the highest average FPS at 76. The Medium preset is also viable with 60 FPS average, but the High preset drops to 54 FPS. For a more stable experience, Low is the best choice based on the measured data.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370’s average benchmark score is 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, a delta of -0.2%. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192. This indicates the Arc B370 is statistically tied with these older parts.

Q: Is the 1440p Medium preset playable?

A: The 1440p Medium preset produces an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. This is technically playable for a turn-based or slower RPG, but the frame drops to 35 FPS may be noticeable in combat.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p High and 4K High?

A: The 1080p High preset averages 54 FPS, while the 4K High preset averages 22 FPS. This represents a 32 FPS drop, a 59% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the playable configurations for this combo are limited to lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the Low preset is the only option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, averaging 76 FPS. The Medium preset also achieves a 60 FPS average, but its minimum of 51 FPS suggests potential stutter. For a consistent experience, 1080p Low is the recommended preset.

At 1440p, the Low preset averages 53 FPS, which is acceptable for a single-player RPG. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS, which is borderline; it may be suitable for players who prefer higher visual fidelity over frame rate consistency, but the 35 FPS minimum is a risk. The High preset at 1440p averages 38 FPS, which is not recommended.

At 4K, no preset is recommended. The Low preset averages 31 FPS, which is too low for action sequences. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets produce 25, 22, and 14 FPS respectively, all of which are below playable thresholds.

The optimal experience for this combo is to prioritize frame rate over visual quality. Given the GPU’s constraints, using the Low preset at 1080p is the only way to ensure the game runs smoothly. Users who insist on higher settings should be prepared for significant frame rate penalties, as the data shows that even the High preset at 1080p cannot maintain 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with 128 MB of L3 cache. Its benchmark results are strong: it scores 47737 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 6739 in single-core tests. It also achieves 22884 in Geekbench multicore and 3041 in single-core. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 91 confirms its position as a top-tier part.

In Greedfall, however, the CPU’s role is minimal. The measured FPS data shows that the system is GPU-bound at all tested settings. The CPU’s extensive thread count and high clock speeds do not translate into higher frame rates because the Intel Arc B370 cannot process frames fast enough to utilize the CPU’s capacity. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (deltaPct -0.6%) and the Intel Core i7-14700F (deltaPct 2.1%), would likely produce identical results in this game when paired with the same GPU.

The CPU’s 120W TDP and support for DDR5 memory are irrelevant to the gaming experience here. The data indicates that the CPU is never the limiting factor; the bottleneck is entirely on the GPU. This is a clear case where a powerful processor is wasted in a system with a weak graphics solution. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D could easily handle a much more powerful GPU, but in this configuration, its 24 threads are idle waiting for the Arc B370 to catch up.