Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, presents an interesting workload for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the Intel Arc B580. The measured data shows a combination that is heavily influenced by the graphics card, with the CPU providing ample headroom across all tested settings. The benchmark results indicate a system that can handle the game smoothly at lower resolutions but begins to struggle as pixel count and graphical fidelity increase, making it a study in balance and bottleneck behavior.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and clearly defines the Intel Arc B580 as the limiting component in this pairing. At 1080p High settings, the combo achieves an average of 102.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops the average to 73.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 29%. The jump to 2160p High is more punishing, with the average falling to 42.9 FPS, which is about 41% lower than the 1440p result and a total decline of 58% from the 1080p baseline. This steep curve points directly to the GPU hitting its fill-rate and shader limits.

The pattern is consistent across all presets, but the severity varies. At Low settings, the system scales from 147.7 FPS at 1080p down to 99.5 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 60 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result being exactly 60 FPS suggests that even with the lowest graphical load, the GPU is still the primary constraint, unable to push beyond that threshold due to raw pixel output demands. In contrast, the CPU's role appears minimal; the Ryzen 9 9950X3D's strong performance, evidenced by its 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, ensures it is not the factor holding back frame rates in this title.

The data shows that the scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly brutal, with the average FPS nearly halving at High settings (73.3 to 42.9) and dropping by over a third at Medium settings (78 to 44.6). This non-linear degradation is typical for a GPU that has a finite amount of memory bandwidth and processing cores. The Intel Arc B580's 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are simply taxed too heavily by the 8.3 million pixels in a 4K frame, especially when compared to the 2.1 million pixels in a 1080p frame.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations for Greedfall, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel Arc B580 lands at rank 1327 out of 1705 combos. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, it is far from being a top-tier performer. The rank is a reflection of the GPU's mid-range capabilities, as the CPU is a high-end component that is not the source of the bottleneck.

The ranking context becomes clearer when examining the GPU's position among its peers. The Intel Arc B580 sits at the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals show how tightly packed this performance tier is. The AMD Radeon 760M is a near-exact match, with a deltaPct of only 0.1%, and the NVIDIA P106-100 is also essentially tied at a 0.3% difference. More notably, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is just 0.7% ahead in average score, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 1.3% behind. This data suggests the B580 is a competitive performer within its class, but that class is not positioned to deliver high frame rates in demanding titles at higher resolutions.

The CPU's ranking is a different story. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D outperforms its direct rivals by a small margin, sitting 1.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and 2.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF. It trails the Intel Xeon 6517P by 1.9% and is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, which is a 0.9% difference. This level of performance is why the combo's rank is not even lower; the CPU is doing everything it can to feed the GPU, but the graphics card simply cannot translate that into a higher in-game rank.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the decisive factor in this combo's performance. The benchmark results show that the GPU's capabilities dictate the frame rates at every resolution and settings level. The GPU is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and operates with a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz. This clock speed is consistent, suggesting the card is running at its maximum potential without thermal or power throttling, which is a positive sign for stability.

The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Greedfall, this memory configuration appears adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but it is likely a contributing factor to the significant performance drop at 4K. The game's textures and effects at Ultra settings can consume a large amount of memory, and while 12 GB is a solid amount, the bandwidth may be insufficient to feed the GPU's 2560 shading units efficiently at that resolution. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs also play a role; the pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are the physical limits that manifest as the 4K frame rate cap observed in the data.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals reinforces its mid-range status. With a deltaPct of -0.7% against the RTX 4060, the B580 is effectively a peer to that card in synthetic benchmarks. However, the actual in-game performance for Greedfall might differ due to driver optimizations and game-specific rendering paths. The data we have, however, is measured and shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the limiting component, and its performance ceiling is what determines the playability of this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the combo performs across a matrix of resolutions and settings. For this breakdown, we analyze the average FPS for each configuration.

At 1920x1080, the system is capable of high refresh rates. Low settings produce an average of 147.7 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play or high-refresh monitors. Medium settings drop to 117.3 FPS, while High settings yield 102.5 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, bringing the average down to 67 FPS. This shows a clear step-down as visual quality increases, but even at Ultra, the frame rate is playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance begins to show strain. Low settings average 99.5 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings produce 78 FPS, and High settings drop to 73.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is significant, with Ultra averaging only 48.5 FPS. This is the first point where maintaining a 60 FPS experience requires accepting lower than High settings.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average exactly 60 FPS, which is a borderline result. Medium settings average 44.6 FPS, and High settings average 42.9 FPS. Ultra settings are nearly unplayable, with an average of just 29.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is only viable on Low settings, and even then, frame times may not be consistent enough for a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and performance.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 102.5 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, well above the 60 FPS threshold. If a higher refresh rate is the priority, the Medium preset at 117.3 FPS is a good alternative. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is acceptable, but the significant drop from High suggests that the visual gains may not justify the performance cost.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset at 73.3 FPS is the best option for a smooth experience. It maintains a solid frame rate while providing good visual quality. The Medium preset at 78 FPS is only marginally faster and does not offer a substantial improvement. The Ultra preset at 48.5 FPS falls below the 60 FPS mark and should be avoided if frame rate consistency is important. Low settings at 99.5 FPS are viable for competitive play, but the visual compromise is steep.

For 4K gaming, the data is less forgiving. The Low preset at 60 FPS is the only configuration that hits the standard playable threshold. The Medium and High presets, at 44.6 FPS and 42.9 FPS respectively, will result in a noticeable stutter and are not recommended. The Ultra preset at 29.3 FPS is effectively unplayable. Users targeting 4K should either lower their expectations to Low settings or consider a different GPU for this title. The analysis suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where the CPU's power is not wasted and the GPU can deliver a satisfying experience.