Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, but with some notable quirks in the middle range. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 146 FPS at 1920x1080 to 103.7 FPS at 2560x1440, a 29% reduction, and then further to 62.1 FPS at 3840x2160, which is a 40% drop from the 1440p figure. This steady decline indicates that even at Low settings, the Intel Arc B580's rendering load scales heavily with pixel count.

The High settings preset tells a slightly different story. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS falls from 104.9 to 74.6, a 29% decrease. However, moving from 1440p to 4K drops the frame rate to 44.6 FPS, a 40% decline. This accelerating loss at 4K suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth or shading resources become the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The Medium preset behaves similarly, with 117.2 FPS at 1080p, 77.1 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra preset is where the scaling becomes punishing. At 1080p, the combo manages 66 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p, that falls to 43.6 FPS, and at 4K, it collapses to 29.9 FPS. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is particularly telling: 50 FPS versus 29.9 FPS. That 20 FPS difference at the same resolution highlights how much extra shading work Ultra demands. Across all settings, the transition from 1440p to 4K produces the largest relative frame loss, which strongly indicates the Arc B580 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's role diminishes as pixel count rises, and the data confirms that Greedfall at 4K is purely a GPU exercise for this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this Intel Core i5-12400 with Intel Arc B580 setup ranks 1310 out of 1705 total combos. That places it in the lower third of all tested configurations, which is a sobering result for a modern GPU. The percentile position suggests that while this combo can run the game, it is not among the more capable pairings in the dataset. The rank of 1310 means there are 395 tested combos that perform worse, but a substantial majority of systems deliver higher frame rates in this title.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19850 puts it nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19831 with a delta of 0.1%. It also sits close to the Intel Core i7-8700 at 19894 with a -0.2% delta. This means the i5-12400's processing power is squarely in the mid-range tier for this game's workload. On the GPU side, the Arc B580's average score of 23021 is within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 23181, and 1.3% ahead of the RTX 4060 Mobile at 22729. The B580 also edges out the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.1%. These rival comparisons show that the GPU is competitive with mainstream options, yet the overall combo rank suffers because Greedfall appears to favor certain hardware combinations over others, and this pairing does not hit the sweet spot.

The rank of 1310 out of 1705 is not a verdict on component quality, but rather on the synergy of this specific duo in this specific game. The data shows that the i5-12400's processing headroom is ample, but the Arc B580's driver-level performance in Greedfall may be holding the combo back relative to other tested systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This is an Alder Lake-S architecture part built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores show a solid single-threaded capability, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 910 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249. Multi-threaded performance is respectable for a 6-core part, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15935 and a Passmark multithread score of 18747.

In Greedfall, which is primarily a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions, the CPU's role is to feed frames fast enough at 1080p. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 146 FPS, which is well within the CPU's capability to maintain. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by a 3dmark_2_threads score of 1692, is sufficient for this game's engine. The i5-12400's percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs means it outpaces three-quarters of processors in general computing tasks, and it certainly does not bottleneck the Arc B580 in Greedfall's measured scenarios.

The nearest CPU rivals confirm its positioning: it trades blows with the Intel Core i7-9700 and i7-8700, both older 8-core parts, but the i5-12400's higher boost clock compensates for fewer cores in this game. The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, where the FPS drops to 29.9, the CPU is not the constraint — the GPU is. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate for Greedfall's action RPG gameplay, which rarely stresses more than a few threads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 146 FPS at Low settings, which is the highest measured average across all rows. Medium settings drop that to 117.2 FPS, High to 104.9 FPS, and Ultra to 66 FPS. The gap from Medium to High is 12.3 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra is a steeper 38.9 FPS loss. This suggests that Ultra introduces expensive effects that heavily tax the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, Low settings produce 103.7 FPS, which remains fluid for fast-paced combat. Medium outputs 77.1 FPS, High drops to 74.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43.6 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at 1440p is only 2.5 FPS, making High nearly as affordable as Medium. However, Ultra is a significant step down, with a 31 FPS deficit compared to High.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become marginal for smooth play. Low settings manage 62.1 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium is 50 FPS, High is 44.6 FPS, and Ultra is 29.9 FPS. The Low-to-Medium gap at 4K is 12.1 FPS, while the Medium-to-High gap is only 5.4 FPS. This indicates that High is not much more demanding than Medium at 4K, but Ultra is a different story, costing 14.7 FPS over High.

The full data set shows that this combo can handle 1080p with ease at any preset, including Ultra at 66 FPS. At 1440p, High is the sensible ceiling for a consistent experience. At 4K, only Low settings approach playability, and High or Ultra should be avoided unless a lower frame rate is acceptable.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It features 20 ray tracing cores and operates at a consistent 2670 MHz for both base and boost clocks. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2375 MHz with a 192-bit bus, yielding 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a key strength for Greedfall at high resolutions, as the 12 GB capacity prevents VRAM overflow at 4K, where the game's textures can demand significant memory.

The GPU's compute power is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS for FP32, with a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s. The B580's Passmark G3D score of 15748 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4060, has a delta of -0.7%, meaning the B580 is effectively tied in raw benchmark terms. However, in Greedfall's measured results, the B580's performance at 4K High (44.6 FPS) versus 1080p High (104.9 FPS) shows a 57% loss, which is a steeper drop than what a more mature driver stack might produce.

The GPU's 19,600 million transistors on a 5 nm TSMC process give it a high density of 72.1M per mm². This hardware foundation is capable, but the data suggests that Greedfall's engine may not fully utilize the B580's architecture, particularly at Ultra settings where the 29.9 FPS result at 4K is a clear outlier compared to the GPU's overall benchmark standing. The 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is ample for this game, so the bottleneck at 4K Ultra is more likely in the shader execution or driver overhead. The B580's 66th percentile ranking confirms it is a mid-pack GPU, and Greedfall's results align with that positioning.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience at 1920x1080, the data shows that High settings at 104.9 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a 12.3 FPS improvement over Ultra at 66 FPS, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is rarely worth a 37% frame loss in a game like Greedfall. If you prefer maximum visual fidelity, Ultra at 66 FPS is still playable, but High is the safer pick for consistent action.

At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 74.6 FPS, which is the best balance of quality and performance. Medium at 77.1 FPS is nearly identical in frame rate, so there is little reason to drop below High unless you are sensitive to minor stutters. Ultra at 43.6 FPS is borderline, but for a single-player RPG, some players may accept it for the extra effects. Low at 103.7 FPS is unnecessary unless you are chasing high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, Low settings at 62.1 FPS is the only preset that maintains a 60 FPS average. Medium at 50 FPS is acceptable for a slower-paced RPG, but High at 44.6 FPS and Ultra at 29.9 FPS are difficult to recommend. If you must play at 4K, Low is the clear winner from the measured data. For the overall best experience, 1080p High or 1440p High provide the strongest combination of frame rate and visual quality. The measured rows show that this combo peaks at 146 FPS at 1080p Low, so there is headroom for competitive play if needed, but the practical sweet spot is High at 1080p or 1440p.