Greedfall

The data for Greedfall on the Intel Core i5-12400F with the Intel Arc B370 shows a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all resolutions and settings presets indicate that this pairing is positioned at the very bottom of the performance spectrum for this title, ranking 2699th out of 2938 tested combinations. This analysis will break down the measured results to understand the dynamic between the CPU and GPU in this specific scenario.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K in Greedfall is dramatic and clearly identifies the limiting component. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 54 FPS at 1920x1080 to 38 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 22 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 30% decline from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42% decline from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count.

The Low settings preset shows a similar trajectory, with averages of 76 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30%, and from 1440p to 4K it is approximately 41%. This consistency across presets indicates that the resolution scaling is independent of the quality settings; the bottleneck remains the same regardless of graphical load.

Looking at the Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, the pattern holds. At 1080p, the average is 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69. At 1440p, the average drops to 41 FPS (min 35, max 48), and at 4K, it falls to 25 FPS (min 21, max 28). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 32% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K is a 39% reduction. This linear degradation is a classic sign that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are saturated even at lower resolutions.

The Ultra preset results are particularly telling. The average FPS at 1080p is 35, which drops to 24 at 1440p and 14 at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K is a 60% reduction in performance. This steep curve suggests that the GPU's limited pixel throughput and texture processing capabilities are overwhelmed by the demands of 4K rendering, even before considering the more complex shading and post-processing effects of the Ultra preset.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the clear performance limiter in this configuration. Its benchmark data shows a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This extremely low percentile is reflected directly in the Greedfall frame rates. The nearest rivals to the Arc B370 in the GPU benchmark are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (a 0.2% difference) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 (a 0.5% difference). These comparisons reinforce that the Arc B370's performance is on par with legacy entry-level graphics solutions.

The GPU's specifications explain why the resolution scaling is so aggressive. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This results in system-dependent bandwidth, which is a severe disadvantage in a game like Greedfall that requires substantial texture streaming and memory access. The 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 20 render output units (ROPs) are relatively low numbers, resulting in a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. These figures are insufficient for maintaining playable frame rates at higher resolutions in a modern game engine.

The GPU's TDP is rated at 25 W, and it is classified as an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a slot width of "IGP." This indicates it is designed for power efficiency rather than raw performance. The direct consequence is that even at the 1080p Low preset, the average FPS is 76, which is respectable but not high, and it falls below 60 FPS as soon as the resolution is increased to 1440p. The data shows that the GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16, are not sufficient for the demands of Greedfall at higher settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a capable processor, but its performance headroom is not utilized in this configuration due to the GPU bottleneck. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It features an 18 MB shared L3 cache and is built on the Alder Lake architecture. Its benchmark scores are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. The Geekbench multi-core score is 9472, and the single-core score is 1964. In the PassMark suite, it achieves a multithread score of 19433 and a single-thread score of 3481.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 73, indicating it performs better than most processors on the market. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 (0% difference) and the Intel Core i5-1335U with a score of 18982 (0.3% difference). These scores are all clustered around 19000, showing that the i5-12400F is in the mid-to-upper tier for general processing tasks.

However, in Greedfall, the CPU's role is minimal. The evidence is in the frame rates: they do not improve significantly when the resolution is lowered, which would be the case if the CPU were the limiting factor. For instance, at Low settings, the FPS only drops from 76 at 1080p to 53 at 1440p. This drop is entirely attributable to the GPU's inability to handle more pixels. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions. The data shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data, but the GPU cannot process it fast enough.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus, is standard. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes is more than sufficient for any current GPU. The Core i5-12400F is clearly not the source of the performance shortfall; the Arc B370 is. The measured FPS data is a direct reflection of the GPU's 5th percentile ranking, not the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 60, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69.

Q: How does the FPS at 4K High compare to 1080p High?

A: At 4K High, the average FPS is 22, which is a 59% reduction from the 54 FPS average at 1080p High.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The FPS drops significantly with each resolution increase, a pattern indicative of GPU limitation, while the CPU has a high percentile ranking (73rd) and strong synthetic scores.

Q: What is the best performance setting at 1440p according to the data?

A: The Low preset offers the highest average FPS at 1440p, reaching 53 FPS. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the memory size and type are both listed as "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's main memory.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B370 is ranked 2699 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 8th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms only about 8% of the systems in the database. This ranking is almost entirely determined by the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, in contrast, is in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

The discrepancy between the CPU's and GPU's percentile rankings is stark. The CPU is a solid mid-range performer, but the GPU is an entry-level part. In Greedfall, this results in a system that struggles to maintain 30 FPS at 1080p with High settings, achieving only 54 FPS. The ranking reflects this severe imbalance. The system would likely benefit from a more powerful dedicated GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom for higher frame rates.

This rank is not a measure of the CPU's capability but rather the system's overall gaming performance. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor in every single measured scenario. The combo rank of 2699 is a strong indicator that this configuration is not suitable for smooth gameplay in Greedfall, especially at higher resolutions or settings presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured average FPS values for this configuration in Greedfall.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 76 FPS
• Medium: 60 FPS (min 51, max 69)
• High: 54 FPS
• Ultra: 35 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 53 FPS
• Medium: 41 FPS (min 35, max 48)
• High: 38 FPS
• Ultra: 24 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 31 FPS
• Medium: 25 FPS (min 21, max 28)
• High: 22 FPS
• Ultra: 14 FPS

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the Low preset is the only one that provides an average above 60 FPS. The Medium preset achieves exactly 60 FPS, while High and Ultra drop below 60. At 1440p, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the Low preset is the only one that stays above 50 FPS. At 4K, all presets fall below 32 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only playable configuration for Greedfall is at 1080p with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. This provides a smooth experience above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p is also an option, as it averages exactly 60 FPS, but the minimum FPS of 51 indicates potential for stuttering in demanding scenes.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, the High preset at 1080p is the maximum viable option, offering an average of 54 FPS. This is below 60 FPS but may be acceptable for a slower-paced RPG. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with an average of 35 FPS, is not recommended for a responsive experience.

At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that maintains an average above 50 FPS (53 FPS). The Medium preset at 41 FPS is playable but not ideal, and the High preset at 38 FPS is borderline. The Ultra preset at 24 FPS should be avoided.

At 4K, the data shows that all settings presets are unplayable, with the highest average FPS being 31 on Low. The Ultra preset at 14 FPS is merely a slideshow. Therefore, the recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely with this configuration.

The optimal experience per the measured rows is the 1080p Low preset. It delivers the highest average FPS and ensures the most consistent performance. If a user is willing to accept lower frame rates for better visuals, 1080p Medium or High are the next best choices. The data clearly shows that the Intel Arc B370 is not capable of handling this game at higher resolutions without significant compromises to the settings preset.