Greedfall

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, featuring 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. For Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, this CPU provides substantial computational headroom, as the game's performance in the measured data is overwhelmingly dictated by the graphics subsystem rather than processor throughput. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 17085, are far in excess of what a title of this era typically requires for logic, AI, and physics simulation. The i5-14600KF sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating that its processing power is not a limiting factor in any of the tested resolutions or settings. Its single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594, ensures that the game's primary render thread will be serviced without bottlenecking the Intel Arc B370 graphics solution. In this configuration, the data suggests that the CPU's role is to provide a stable and responsive foundation, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rate output across the board.

The CPU's 14 cores are split between performance and efficiency clusters, a design that helps manage power draw and thermals during extended gaming sessions, though the 125 W TDP is a notable consideration for system builders. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes ensures that the system has ample bandwidth for modern storage and expansion cards, although this does not directly impact Greedfall's frame rates. Benchmark comparisons show the i5-14600KF is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scoring 0.3% higher, and just 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G. It also leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 by 0.8%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.8%. These marginal deltas confirm that in the broader CPU landscape, the i5-14600KF is a top-tier performer, and for Greedfall specifically, its influence on the measured FPS is effectively neutral, with all variance attributable to the GPU and its interaction with the game's engine.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 reveals a clear hierarchy of playability across the four tested settings presets, with the experience varying dramatically by resolution. At 1920x1080, the most accessible resolution, the Low preset delivers an average of 76 FPS, which is the highest average recorded for this combo across any configuration. The Medium preset follows with a 60 FPS average, providing a smoother and more visually refined experience while still maintaining a playable frame rate. High settings drop the average to 54 FPS, which is acceptable for a slower-paced Action RPG, but the Ultra preset falls to 35 FPS, indicating a significant performance penalty that may not be worth the visual uplift for most users. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 1080p, the Medium preset is the optimal choice, as it offers a 60 FPS average, a 51 FPS minimum, and a 69 FPS maximum, ensuring that the game remains fluid during combat and exploration without sacrificing too much graphical detail.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling becomes more pronounced, and the recommendations shift accordingly. The Low preset produces a 53 FPS average, which is still acceptable for a single-player RPG, but the Medium preset delivers a 41 FPS average with a 35 FPS minimum and a 48 FPS maximum. This represents a playable, albeit less smooth, experience that retains more visual quality. High settings at 1440p drop the average to 38 FPS, which is borderline for a game that benefits from consistent frame pacing, while Ultra falls to 24 FPS, which is not recommended for general play. For 1440p, the Low preset is the only configuration that consistently stays above 50 FPS, making it the safest choice for maintaining a stable experience, though users with a tolerance for lower frame rates may prefer the Medium preset for its improved graphics. At 3840x2160, the data indicates that the combo is not suitable for high-fidelity gaming, as even the Low preset only achieves a 31 FPS average, and the Medium preset drops to 25 FPS with a 21 FPS minimum and a 28 FPS maximum. High settings at 4K yield a 22 FPS average, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 14 FPS. Therefore, the only viable option for 4K is the Low preset, and even then, the experience will be marginal, suggesting that users should target 1080p or 1440p for this game and GPU combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for playing Greedfall with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the best resolution, as it is the only resolution where the Low and Medium presets achieve average frame rates of 76 FPS and 60 FPS, respectively. At 2560x1440, the highest average is 53 FPS on Low settings, while 3840x2160 fails to reach 31 FPS on any preset.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to Low at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 35 FPS, which is less than half of the 76 FPS average achieved on the Low preset. This represents a 54% drop in frame rate, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a severe performance cost that may not be justified by the visual improvements.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 capable of running Greedfall at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which produces a 76 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1920x1080 also hits exactly 60 FPS on average, making it the highest settings level that can sustain a 60 FPS target at this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates for the Medium preset at various resolutions?

A: The Medium preset has recorded minimum FPS values for three resolutions: 51 FPS at 1920x1080, 35 FPS at 2560x1440, and 21 FPS at 3840x2160. These figures show that frame pacing becomes increasingly unstable as resolution increases, with the 4K minimum falling below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all combinations. This low ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's limited performance, as the CPU is in the 90th percentile of all processors.

Q: Should I use High or Medium settings at 2560x1440?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 provide a 41 FPS average with a 35 FPS minimum, while High settings drop to a 38 FPS average. The Medium preset is marginally better for maintaining a more consistent experience, but both are below the ideal 60 FPS target, so users should prioritize frame rate over visual detail in this case.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scope of hardware combinations tested for Greedfall, the pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 2699 out of 2938 total combinations, placing it in the bottom 9th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's severe performance limitations, as the Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution that sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The CPU, by contrast, is a high-end desktop processor that ranks in the 90th percentile, creating a stark imbalance where the processor's immense computational power is left largely unused due to the graphics bottleneck. The data indicates that this combo is not competitive with even modest discrete GPU pairings, as the Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the same performance tier as legacy parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190. The Arc B370 trails the AMD Radeon HD 7650M by 0.7% and the AMD FirePro M2000 by 1.4%, confirming that its performance level is roughly equivalent to graphics hardware from over a decade ago.

The low ranking is further exacerbated by the game's demands at higher resolutions, where the Arc B370's lack of dedicated VRAM, relying on system shared memory, causes frame rates to plummet. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves a maximum average of just 31 FPS on Low settings, which is below the standard for playable frame rates in most action-oriented titles. Even at 1920x1080, the best-case scenario, the combo only achieves a 76 FPS average on Low settings, which is competitive with entry-level discrete GPUs but far from the performance expected from a modern gaming system. For users evaluating this combo, the ranking serves as a clear warning that the Intel Core i5-14600KF is vastly overqualified for the integrated Arc B370, and that any gaming workload will be entirely constrained by the graphics solution. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, would likely produce identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU, underscoring that the bottleneck is not in the processor but in the graphics subsystem.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process node. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores, which support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. Crucially, the Arc B370 has no dedicated VRAM; instead, it relies on System Shared memory, with the bus width and bandwidth being system dependent. This architectural choice is the primary reason for its poor gaming performance, as the GPU must contend with system memory latency and bandwidth limitations that dedicated discrete GPUs do not face. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, and its FP16 performance is 12.29 TFLOPS, but these theoretical figures do not translate into playable frame rates in Greedfall at higher resolutions. The TDP is a remarkably low 25 W, and it is classified as an IGP with no power connectors, making it suitable only for ultra-portable or low-power devices, not for gaming desktops.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is entirely responsible for the measured FPS outcomes, as the CPU has ample headroom. The data shows a clear inverse relationship between resolution and performance, with the GPU struggling to maintain playable frame rates beyond 1080p. At 1920x1080, the Arc B370 manages a 76 FPS average on Low settings, but this drops to 60 FPS on Medium, 54 FPS on High, and 35 FPS on Ultra. The scaling at higher resolutions is even more punishing: at 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 53 on Low to 24 on Ultra, and at 3840x2160, it collapses to between 31 FPS on Low and 14 FPS on Ultra. The GPU's percentile ranking of 5 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184, confirms that it is positioned at the very bottom of the performance spectrum, comparable to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770. The lack of dedicated memory means that as resolution increases, the GPU must allocate more system memory, leading to severe bandwidth bottlenecks that manifest in the observed frame rate drops. For Greedfall, the Arc B370 is only viable for low-resolution, low-settings gaming, and even then, its performance is marginal compared to any discrete GPU from the last decade.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 spans four resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities and limitations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate at 76 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded, indicating a stable performance profile. The Medium preset produces a 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, showing a variance of 18 FPS that suggests occasional dips during intense scenes. High settings at 1080p yield a 54 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop significantly to a 35 FPS average, representing a performance cliff that makes the Ultra preset unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The transition from Low to Medium at 1080p incurs a 16 FPS penalty, while moving from Medium to High costs an additional 6 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 19 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is disproportionately demanding for the visual improvements it offers.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward, with the Low preset achieving a 53 FPS average, which is still playable but noticeably less smooth than at 1080p. The Medium preset at 1440p produces a 41 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, reflecting a 13 FPS variance that can be felt during combat. High settings at 1440p average 38 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to a 24 FPS average, rendering the Ultra preset effectively unplayable. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings shows a consistent penalty: Low drops from 76 to 53 FPS (a 30% reduction), Medium drops from 60 to 41 FPS (a 32% reduction), High drops from 54 to 38 FPS (a 30% reduction), and Ultra drops from 35 to 24 FPS (a 31% reduction). This consistent ~30% penalty across all settings underscores that the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations are the primary constraint, as the resolution increase directly impacts the system shared memory requirements.

At 3840x2160, the combo's performance collapses to levels that are not recommended for actual gameplay. The Low preset averages 31 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and only marginally above the 30 FPS threshold for playability. The Medium preset at 4K averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS, indicating that frame rates will frequently drop into the low 20s during demanding scenes. High settings at 4K average 22 FPS, while Ultra settings average just 14 FPS, making them essentially slideshows. The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more punishing than the 1080p to 1440p transition: Low drops from 53 to 31 FPS (a 42% reduction), Medium drops from 41 to 25 FPS (a 39% reduction), High drops from 38 to 22 FPS (a 42% reduction), and Ultra drops from 24 to 14 FPS (a 42% reduction). This data conclusively shows that the Intel Arc B370 is only capable of delivering a satisfactory gaming experience at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings, and that any attempt to push higher resolutions or settings will result in frame rates that fall well below acceptable standards for an Action RPG. The measured FPS values are consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all graphics cards, confirming that this combo is best suited for low-demanding titles or for users who prioritize resolution scaling over frame rate fluidity.