Greedfall

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on the Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

For a game like Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, the CPU's thread count and clock speed are relevant for maintaining consistent frame pacing. Benchmark data shows this processor scores 12,380 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,680 in single-core, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19,047 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18,982 (+0.3% delta), indicating the 12400F sits in a tightly contested mid-range segment.

The measured frame rates in Greedfall at 1080p with Low settings reach 130 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 6-core configuration with 12 threads provides enough parallelism for the game's engine, but the single-thread performance is what drives the higher FPS numbers. In synthetic testing, the 3DMark single-thread score is 909, while the 16-thread score reaches 5,895 — a ratio that indicates reasonable scaling but with diminishing returns beyond a handful of active threads.

At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 24, which is far below the 1080p Low result. This massive reduction points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions, not the CPU. The processor's multi-core capabilities, while solid for productivity workloads (PassMark multithread score of 19,433), are less critical in this game's measured results. The data indicates that the i5-12400F provides ample headroom for the Arc B570 at 1080p, but the combination still falls short of high refresh rate targets at 4K.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It features 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The TDP is 150 W, requiring a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested 450 W power supply.

In the context of Greedfall's measured results, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 130, indicating the GPU can handle the workload with ease. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 24 FPS — a 106 FPS reduction. The 10 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for this title at all tested settings, as no memory-related stutters or anomalies appear in the data. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14,195 places it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, +0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1% delta).

The memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is a key factor at higher resolutions, where texture fetch and fill-rate demands increase. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 42 with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48, showing some variance in demanding scenes. The GPU's compute capabilities, reflected in the PassMark GPU compute score of 7,281, are moderate for the segment. The 18 RT cores are present but not heavily utilized in this title, as Greedfall does not emphasize ray tracing in its default settings. The measured data shows the Arc B570 delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, but struggling at 4K with anything above Medium.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across three resolutions provides a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies in this pairing. Starting at 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 130 at Low settings to 59 at Ultra settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings span from 90 FPS at Low to 41 FPS at Ultra. At 3840x2160, the range compresses to 54 FPS at Low and 24 FPS at Ultra.

The scaling pattern is instructive. From 1080p Low (130 FPS) to 1440p Low (90 FPS), there is a 30.8% drop. From 1440p Low to 4K Low (54 FPS), the drop is 40.0%. Similarly, from 1080p High (92 FPS) to 1440p High (64 FPS) is a 30.4% reduction, and from 1440p High to 4K High (38 FPS) is a 40.6% reduction. For Medium settings, the progression is 102 → 71 → 42 FPS, representing drops of 30.4% and 40.8% respectively. Ultra settings show 59 → 41 → 24 FPS, with drops of 30.5% and 41.5%.

The consistent ~30% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a ~40% drop from 1440p to 4K, indicates that the GPU is the scaling bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to remain more constant as resolution increased, since the CPU workload per frame is largely resolution-independent. Instead, the proportional FPS losses track closely with the increase in pixel count (1440p has 1.78x the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25x the pixels of 1440p), which is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering.

The minimum FPS data points support this interpretation. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 87 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it is 60 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 36 FPS. These minimums scale similarly to the averages, suggesting consistent rendering loads rather than CPU-induced stutters. The maximum FPS values (117 at 1080p, 81 at 1440p, 48 at 4K) follow the same trend. This data indicates that for users targeting 60+ FPS, 1080p is the only resolution where all settings achieve this, while 1440p requires Medium or lower, and 4K cannot reach 60 FPS at any tested setting.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination reaches an average of 130 FPS. With Medium settings, it achieves 102 FPS, and with High settings, 92 FPS.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 90 FPS average, and Medium settings produce 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. High settings fall to 64 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 41 FPS. So 60+ FPS is achievable up to High settings, but not at Ultra.

Q: How does the Arc B570's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20,582). The differences are negligible in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 54 at Low settings. Medium settings yield 42 FPS, High yields 38 FPS, and Ultra yields 24 FPS. For smooth 4K gameplay, only Low settings come close to 60 FPS, and it falls short at 54 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread performance?

A: The i5-12400F scores 1,680 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 12,380 in multi-core, giving a ratio of about 7.4x. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 909, while the max-thread score is 5,912, a ratio of 6.5x.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2,344 out of 2,938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower half of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F with Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2,344 out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in approximately the 20th percentile of all combinations. This rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings. The CPU's percentile rank among all CPUs is 73, meaning the processor is stronger relative to its peers than the overall combo result suggests. Similarly, the GPU's percentile rank is 65, which is also above the combo's overall standing.

The discrepancy between component percentiles and the combo rank indicates that the pairing does not achieve the sum of its parts. The CPU sits well above average, and the GPU is above average, yet the combined result lands in the bottom 20% of tested pairs. This suggests that either the game is particularly demanding on this combination, or that the two components do not scale efficiently together in Greedfall's engine.

Relative to the GPU's nearest rivals, the Arc B570 is essentially tied with the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750 in synthetic benchmarks, with deltas of +0.1% and -0.1% respectively. However, the measured in-game performance of this combo is what determines the rank, and it places significantly lower than the component-level averages would imply. The data shows that while each part is competitive in isolation, the specific pairing underperforms in this title, landing at 2,344 out of 2,938.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings exceed 59 FPS, with Low at 130, Medium at 102, High at 92, and Ultra at 59 FPS. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience with visual quality, High settings at 1080p provide a balanced 92 FPS average, leaving headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 59 FPS is borderline, and the minimum FPS is not recorded for this setting, which introduces uncertainty about frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, the data shows Medium settings deliver 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS, making this the recommended choice for consistent performance. Low settings reach 90 FPS but sacrifice visual fidelity, while High drops to 64 FPS and Ultra falls to 41 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium settings at 1440p provide the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, with the recorded minimum ensuring no drops below 60 FPS.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, none of the tested settings achieve 60 FPS. Low settings reach 54 FPS, Medium 42 FPS, High 38 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. If 4K is the target, Low settings are the only option that approaches playable frame rates, though the 54 FPS average leaves no room for demanding scenes. Users prioritizing higher settings should consider 1440p or 1080p instead. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot for this combination, offering 71 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum and reasonable visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

1920x1080:

• Low: 130 FPS average
• Medium: 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS
• High: 92 FPS average
• Ultra: 59 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 90 FPS average
• Medium: 71 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS
• High: 64 FPS average
• Ultra: 41 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 54 FPS average
• Medium: 42 FPS average, with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS
• High: 38 FPS average
• Ultra: 24 FPS average

The Medium settings at each resolution include minimum and maximum FPS data, providing a fuller picture of performance variance. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 30 FPS (87 to 117), while at 1440p Medium it is 21 FPS (60 to 81), and at 4K Medium it is 12 FPS (36 to 48). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing frame time variance as the workload increases. The minimum FPS values at 1440p Medium (60) and 4K Medium (36) are particularly useful for understanding worst-case scenarios, which are critical for maintaining smooth gameplay during combat or exploration sequences in the Action RPG.