Greedfall

Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B580 is a combination that lands in the 77th percentile of tested configurations for Greedfall, ranking 1312th out of 1705 combos. The data indicates a pairing that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but which shows a significant CPU bottleneck emerging at 1080p with lower settings. The Arc B580’s 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game’s textures, yet the card’s performance curve suggests that the most demanding preset is not viable for smooth play.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a predictable, yet steep, decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 106.1 FPS at 1080p to 75.1 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 31 FPS, and then further down to 45.7 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the primary limiting component at 4K, where the GPU’s compute throughput is stretched thin by the pixel count.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a 29.2% performance loss, while moving from 1440p to 4K results in a 39.1% loss. This non-linear degradation is characteristic of a GPU that is becoming saturated, as the fill rate and shading demands outpace the card’s capabilities. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, as the drop from 1080p is significant but the frame rate remains above 75 FPS, which is playable for an Action RPG.

At Low settings, the scaling story changes. The 1080p result of 144.1 FPS drops to 104 FPS at 1440p and then to 57.9 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 27.8% is less severe than at High settings, but the 1440p to 4K drop of 44.3% is more pronounced. This indicates that even at Low settings, the 4K resolution overwhelms the GPU, while at 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more significant role in limiting performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs. Its base and boost clock are both 2670 MHz, which is a modest clock speed for a discrete GPU. The card’s memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a key asset in Greedfall, a game that can be texture-heavy, and the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the game does not appear to be memory-limited.

The GPU’s benchmark scores position it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181, a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD Radeon 760M, which scores 22999, a delta of 0.1%. This places the Arc B580 in direct competition with the RTX 4060 in raw compute terms, though the measured FPS in Greedfall shows that the card’s real-world performance is heavily influenced by the game’s settings.

The measured FPS at 1080p High is 106.1 FPS, which is a strong result, but the Ultra preset at the same resolution drops to 64.4 FPS. This 39.3% performance hit from High to Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are particularly taxing on the Arc B580’s architecture, possibly related to the game’s lighting or shadow systems. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS is sufficient for High settings, but the Ultra preset appears to require more shading throughput than the card can provide.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 75.1 FPS, which is a balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080 High, the frame rate is 106.1 FPS, but the jump to 4K High drops to 45.7 FPS, making 1440p the highest resolution that maintains a comfortable frame rate.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in this game?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B580 scores 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060’s 23181. This indicates near-parity in raw compute, but the measured FPS in Greedfall will depend on the specific settings and resolution, as the data shows the Arc B580’s performance varies significantly across presets.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the Arc B580?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz and 6 cores with 12 threads. At 1080p Low, the game hits 144.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low (a 27.8% drop) is less than at High (a 29.2% drop), indicating a slight CPU limitation at lower settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 4K High yields 45.7 FPS, and 4K Low yields 57.9 FPS. While both are technically playable, the 4K Ultra preset drops to 27.1 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The card’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient, but the GPU’s compute power is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 106.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 64.4 FPS. This is a 39.3% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the Ultra preset adds a significant load that the Arc B580 cannot fully handle, making High the more sensible choice for this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance affect the game?

A: The Core i5-10400F scores 1453 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a moderate result. In Greedfall, the 1080p Low result of 144.1 FPS suggests that the CPU’s single-thread performance is adequate for high frame rates, but the 2-thread score of 1350 in 3DMark indicates that the game may not utilize many threads efficiently.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 144.1 FPS, which is the fastest result across all tested settings. The Medium preset averages 116.6 FPS, a 19.1% drop from Low. The High preset averages 106.1 FPS, which is 8.9% lower than Medium. The Ultra preset averages 64.4 FPS, a substantial 39.3% reduction from High. This pattern shows that the Ultra preset is disproportionately demanding relative to the step from High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down consistently. The Low preset averages 104 FPS, which is a 27.8% drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 81.1 FPS, a 30.4% drop from its 1080p counterpart. The High preset averages 75.1 FPS, a 29.2% drop from 1080p High. The Ultra preset averages 47.3 FPS, a 26.6% drop from 1080p Ultra. This shows that the relative performance gap between presets narrows at higher resolution, as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the results are the most demanding. The Low preset averages 57.9 FPS, which is a 44.3% drop from the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset averages 48.2 FPS, a 40.6% drop from 1440p Medium. The High preset averages 45.7 FPS, a 39.1% drop from 1440p High. The Ultra preset averages 27.1 FPS, a 42.7% drop from 1440p Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 30 FPS, indicating that this preset is not viable for this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the High preset at 2560x1440 offers the best overall experience for this combo. It delivers 75.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while maintaining a higher level of visual fidelity than the Medium preset. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 81.1 FPS, which is only 6 FPS higher, but the visual quality difference between Medium and High is typically noticeable in an Action RPG like Greedfall.

For users with a 1920x1080 display, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It averages 106.1 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors, and it avoids the 39.3% performance penalty of the Ultra preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 64.4 FPS, which is still playable, but the performance cost is high for the incremental visual gains.

At 4K, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only viable option for consistent playability, averaging 57.9 FPS. The High preset at 45.7 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 27.1 FPS is too low for an action-oriented game. The 12 GB VRAM of the Arc B580 is not the issue at 4K; the GPU’s compute performance is the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 42.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards, but the data shows that it is sufficient for Greedfall at most settings. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is a solid mid-range performer.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p with Low settings. The 144.1 FPS result is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame rate ceiling for this game, as the GPU is not heavily taxed at these settings. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1350 suggests that the game may not be highly optimized for multi-threading, which could limit the CPU’s ability to push frame rates higher. The single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark is a moderate result, but it does not appear to be a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which scores 14277, a delta of -0.8%, and the Intel Core i5-8500, which scores 14332, a delta of -1.1%. This indicates that the i5-10400F is closely matched with these processors, and the performance differences in Greedfall are likely minimal. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 14 nm process node are not relevant to the game’s performance, but they do indicate that the processor is not a power-hungry component.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 1312th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 77th percentile. This is a solid ranking, but it is not exceptional, as the combo is held back by the GPU’s performance at higher settings and resolutions. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it in the 66th percentile, while the CPU’s average score of 14168 places it in the 73rd percentile, indicating that the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing.

The combo’s ranking suggests that there are many other configurations that perform better in Greedfall, but the data also shows that this pairing is capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181, which is 0.7% higher, and the combo’s ranking would likely improve if the GPU were paired with a stronger CPU. However, the measured FPS data shows that the bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions, so the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.