Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a performance profile in Greedfall that is fundamentally constrained by the graphics processor. Across all tested configurations, the data indicates that the Arc B370 struggles to maintain fluid frame rates, with playability largely confined to 1080p resolution. The benchmark results show that this combo ranks in the bottom 8.1% of all tested system configurations for this title, indicating a significant hardware bottleneck that cannot be overcome through settings adjustments alone.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for Greedfall reveals a stark reality regarding this specific hardware combination: the Ultra preset is effectively unplayable at any resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra setting yields an average of 35 FPS, but this drops to 24 FPS at 2560x1440 and plummets to a cinematic 14 FPS at 4K. The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial, with a 19 FPS difference at 1080p (35 vs 54 FPS), representing a 35% performance penalty for the highest visual fidelity.

The optimal experience for this combo is the Low preset at 1920x1080, which delivers an average of 76 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches a consistently smooth 60+ FPS experience. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 60 FPS average, but the minimum frame rate of 51 FPS indicates occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less consistent than Low.

For users prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rate, the High preset at 1080p provides a balanced 54 FPS average, which is a reasonable compromise. However, the data clearly shows that the GPU cannot sustain High settings at higher resolutions; 1440p High drops to 38 FPS, and 4K High falls to 22 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p (41 FPS) and Low at 1440p (53 FPS) are the only viable options beyond 1080p, with Low at 1440p offering the best frame rate to resolution trade-off for those who must exceed 1080p.

The recommendation hierarchy based strictly on measured performance is: 1080p Low (76 FPS) as the primary choice for smooth gameplay, followed by 1080p Medium (60 FPS) for those willing to trade 16 FPS for better visuals. The High preset at 1080p (54 FPS) is acceptable for users who prefer visual quality over frame rate stability. All Ultra settings and all 4K configurations should be avoided, as they produce average frame rates below 32 FPS, which is generally insufficient for an action RPG requiring responsive combat.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive limiting factor in this combination. The GPU's specifications paint a clear picture of its capabilities: it features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operations pipelines, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The architecture, Xe3-LPG built on a 3 nm process, delivers a theoretical FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS, which places it in the lowest percentile tier of tested graphics cards.

The GPU's memory configuration is particularly problematic for gaming performance. The Arc B370 utilizes "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the CPU's system RAM rather than dedicated video memory. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," and the memory clock is also "System Shared," indicating that performance scales with the host system's memory configuration. This shared memory architecture introduces latency and bandwidth limitations that directly impact frame rates, especially at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth demands increase.

Benchmark results confirm the GPU's low standing. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B370 scores 1184 points, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in terms of performance are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186 points, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190 points, 0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192 points, 0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower with a score of 1168. This comparison group consists of legacy integrated and entry-level discrete GPUs from over a decade ago, underscoring the Arc B370's lack of gaming horsepower.

The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width, with no power connectors required, indicate that this is designed for power efficiency rather than performance. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with the observed frame rates in Greedfall. The 10 ray tracing cores are present, but the raw computational throughput is insufficient to leverage these features meaningfully in a demanding title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound scenario with diminishing returns at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 76 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS at 1440p and 31 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p and a 59% loss from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU that lacks the memory bandwidth and processing power to handle the increased pixel count.

At Medium settings, the progression is 60 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 19 FPS (32%) is slightly larger than the Low setting drop, indicating that the increased shading complexity amplifies the GPU's limitations. The 1440p to 4K transition at Medium (41 to 25 FPS) shows a 39% reduction, consistent with the quadratic increase in pixel count.

High settings display a similar pattern: 54 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 16 FPS (30%), while the 1440p to 4K drop is 16 FPS (42%). Ultra settings are the most punishing, with 35 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K, showing a 60% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The data suggests that the CPU, an Intel Core i5-12600KF with 10 cores and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor in this configuration. The CPU's benchmark scores are robust: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and a single-core score of 3302, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 27575. The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27799. The nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K (0.3% slower), AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (0.3% faster), AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (0.3% slower), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (0.3% slower). This level of CPU performance is far beyond what the Arc B370 can utilize in Greedfall, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2699th out of 2938 tested system configurations for Greedfall. This places the combo in the 8.1% percentile of all tested systems, meaning approximately 92% of tested configurations deliver better performance in this game. This ranking is consistent with the GPU's low standing among graphics cards, as the CPU contributes minimal bottleneck to the overall performance.

The ranking reflects the fundamental mismatch between the CPU's high-end capabilities and the GPU's entry-level performance. The i5-12600KF is a top-tier processor by benchmark standards, with a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest CPU rivals are all within 0.3% of its average benchmark score, indicating that the i5-12600KF is competitive with flagship processors from both Intel and AMD. However, this CPU strength is entirely negated by the Arc B370's 5th percentile GPU ranking.

The practical implication of this ranking is that the combo is suitable only for low-resolution gaming with reduced settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 76 FPS, which is acceptable for casual play. However, the inability to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions or settings limits the system's versatility. The 4K Ultra result of 14 FPS is among the lowest possible performance outcomes, and even 1440p Medium at 41 FPS is borderline for action gameplay. The combo's ranking of 2699 out of 2938 positions it clearly in the entry-level performance tier, suitable for esports titles or older games but inadequate for demanding modern action RPGs at high fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for smooth gameplay?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average frame rate at 76 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 60 FPS average, making it a secondary option for users who want better visuals with acceptable performance.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: No. The highest average frame rate at 3840x2160 is 31 FPS with Low settings. Medium settings at 4K produce 25 FPS average, High produces 22 FPS, and Ultra produces 14 FPS. None of these configurations achieve a playable 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% slower).

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12600KF the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27799. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, is only 0.3% slower. The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the frame rate drops across resolutions regardless of CPU performance.

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

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 76 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 35 FPS. This represents a 41 FPS difference, with Ultra delivering 54% less performance than Low. The Medium preset at 60 FPS is 16 FPS slower than Low but 25 FPS faster than Ultra.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems in Greedfall?*

A: The combo ranks 2699th out of 2938 total tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8.1% of all systems. This low ranking is attributable to the GPU, which ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured frame rate data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Arc B370 combination in Greedfall is presented below.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low settings: 76 FPS average
• Medium settings: 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS
• High settings: 54 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 35 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low settings: 53 FPS average
• Medium settings: 41 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS
• High settings: 38 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 24 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low settings: 31 FPS average
• Medium settings: 25 FPS average, with a minimum of 21 FPS and maximum of 28 FPS
• High settings: 22 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 14 FPS average

The minimum and maximum frame rate data is only available for the Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate ranges from 51 to 69 FPS, indicating some variance but overall stability. At 1440p Medium, the range is 35 to 48 FPS, showing a tighter but lower performance envelope. At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 21 to 28 FPS, reflecting the GPU's saturation at this resolution.

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across settings, with Low providing the highest frame rates at every resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases: at 1080p the difference is 41 FPS, at 1440p it is 29 FPS, and at 4K it is 17 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes so heavily constrained that even reducing settings yields diminishing returns, as the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the dominant bottlenecks regardless of the visual complexity.