Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Greedfall, with the GPU acting as the definitive bottleneck across every tested resolution and settings preset. Benchmark data for this combination places it at rank 2595 out of 2938 tested combos, meaning it outperforms only about 11.7% of all system configurations in this specific title. The Arc B390, an integrated graphics solution built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process node, delivers frame rates that range from playable at 1080p Low to nearly unplayable at 4K Ultra. The CPU, by contrast, is a high-end desktop part with 16 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, sitting in the 89th percentile among all CPUs tested. This stark mismatch between processor capability and graphics output defines the entire performance profile of this combo.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Greedfall?*

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 84 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches high-refresh territory, though it still falls short of 100 FPS.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, performance is severely limited. Ultra settings yield an average of 16 FPS, High settings produce 25 FPS, Medium settings reach 27 FPS, and Low settings top out at 35 FPS. None of these averages are fluid enough for comfortable gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the Intel Core i7-13700K ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The integrated graphics solution cannot leverage the CPU's substantial processing power.

Q: What settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium settings deliver an average of 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This preset offers a reasonable balance between visual quality and smoothness, though Low settings at 84 FPS average provide more headroom.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443). These are all entry-level or legacy parts.

Q: Does the i7-13700K show any performance advantage over its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i7-13700K's average benchmark score is 46881, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022). It is 0.5% higher than both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654) and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653). The differences are negligible.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranking of 2595 out of 2938 tested combinations places this system firmly in the lower quartile of all configurations tested in Greedfall. This rank reflects a fundamental imbalance: the Core i7-13700K is a processor that sits in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, yet the Arc B390 GPU sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. The result is a system that is hamstrung by its graphics solution in a game that demands consistent GPU throughput.

The delta between CPU and GPU capability is stark. The i7-13700K delivers an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it within 0.5% of its nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, and Intel Xeon w3-2535. This processor is clearly capable of handling demanding workloads. The Arc B390, however, produces an average benchmark score of just 1482, which places it within 2.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710. These are not modern gaming GPUs; they are legacy or ultra-low-end parts.

In practical terms, this combo ranks below the vast majority of tested systems because the GPU cannot translate the CPU's power into frame rate. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at the lowest tested settings and resolution, the system only reaches 84 FPS average. At higher resolutions or quality presets, the frame rate collapses rapidly. The rank of 2595 out of 2938 suggests that most other tested combos, even those with weaker CPUs, achieve better gaming performance because they pair those CPUs with more capable graphics solutions.

The data indicates that this combo is not suited for Greedfall at any resolution above 1080p with high quality settings. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 27 FPS; at 4K Ultra, it falls to 16 FPS. These are not playable numbers for an action RPG that requires responsive combat. The ranking reflects this reality: the combo sits near the bottom of the distribution because the GPU bottleneck is so severe.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Panther Lake chip, built on a 3 nm process node from Intel. Its architecture is Xe3-LPG, and it belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines. Additionally, it includes 12 ray tracing cores, though their impact on Greedfall performance is not directly measured in the data.

Memory configuration is entirely system-dependent. The Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it draws from the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent." This is a critical limitation for a game like Greedfall, which benefits from consistent memory bandwidth. The GPU's pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16, with a 2:1 ratio.

The GPU's TDP is 80 W, and it uses no power connectors, confirming its integrated nature. The slot width is listed as "IGP," and the bus interface is also "IGP," meaning it cannot be upgraded or replaced. Display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent," which indicates this is designed for mobile or compact systems. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so it has modern API support, but hardware execution is limited.

The Arc B390's benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts from the GT 500M and GT 600M series, along with the GT 710. The deltaPct values show the Arc B390 is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. This places the GPU in a performance class that is fundamentally unsuited for modern gaming at high settings.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is decisive. At 1920x1080 Low, the system averages 84 FPS, which is the only playable result. At Medium settings, the average drops to 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS. High settings produce 60 FPS average. These numbers indicate that the GPU can handle 1080p at lower quality presets, but it struggles as resolution and quality increase. At 2560x1440, even Low settings only reach 58 FPS average. At 3840x2160, all settings produce averages below 35 FPS. The GPU's shared memory architecture and low pixel/texture throughput relative to dedicated gaming GPUs explain these results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the best experience is achieved with Low settings, which produce an average of 84 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides substantial headroom above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p deliver 66 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS, which is still playable but with occasional dips below 60 FPS. High settings at 1080p average 60 FPS exactly, but the lack of minimum FPS data suggests potential variance. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 38 FPS average, which is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more challenging. Low settings produce 58 FPS average, which is borderline playable but not ideal for an action RPG. Medium settings drop to 46 FPS average, with a minimum of 39 FPS. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 27 FPS. None of these configurations provide a consistently smooth experience at 1440p. The recommendation is to avoid 1440p unless the user accepts Low settings and tolerates frame rates around 58 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the data shows no playable configurations. Low settings average 35 FPS, Medium settings average 27 FPS with a minimum of 23 FPS, High settings average 25 FPS, and Ultra settings average 16 FPS. These frame rates are below the threshold for responsive gameplay in a combat-oriented RPG. The data strongly suggests that 4K is not viable with this combo.

The optimal settings preset is 1920x1080 with Low settings, yielding 84 FPS average. If visual quality is prioritized, Medium settings at 1080p provide a reasonable compromise at 66 FPS average. The minimum FPS of 56 at Medium settings ensures the experience rarely drops below the playable threshold. For users who prefer higher quality, High settings at 1080p average 60 FPS, but without minimum FPS data, there is risk of stutter. The measured FPS ranges for Medium settings at 1080p (56-76 FPS) and 1440p (39-53 FPS) provide the only variance data available, suggesting that Medium is the most stable preset for this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its best results. Low settings produce an average of 84 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. High settings produce an average of 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop significantly to an average of 38 FPS. This resolution is the only one where the combo approaches acceptable gaming performance, and only at Low or Medium settings.

At 2560x1440, performance degrades notably. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is the only 1440p result above 50 FPS. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings average 42 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 27 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 12 FPS, indicating that the quality preset has a substantial impact on the integrated GPU. The minimum FPS of 39 at Medium settings suggests that combat scenes could feel sluggish.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Low settings average 35 FPS. Medium settings average 27 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS. High settings average 25 FPS. Ultra settings average 16 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 19 FPS, which is a significant range but still leaves even the best result below playable thresholds. The minimum FPS of 23 at Medium settings indicates that the system can drop to near-unplayable levels during demanding scenes.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings: Low settings scale from 84 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 1440p to 35 FPS at 4K. Medium settings scale from 66 FPS at 1080p to 46 FPS at 1440p to 27 FPS at 4K. High settings scale from 60 FPS at 1080p to 42 FPS at 1440p to 25 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings scale from 38 FPS at 1080p to 27 FPS at 1440p to 16 FPS at 4K. The resolution scaling is roughly consistent, with each step up in resolution reducing frame rates by approximately 30-40%. The data shows no anomalies; the GPU's performance degrades predictably as pixel count increases.

The only settings with full min/max data are Medium at all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 56-76 FPS, a spread of 20 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 39-53 FPS, a spread of 14 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 23-32 FPS, a spread of 9 FPS. This suggests that as resolution increases, the frame rate variance narrows because the GPU is consistently bottlenecked. At lower resolutions, the variance is larger, likely due to CPU-related spikes or scene complexity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The TDP is rated at 125 W. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and has a launch MSRP of $409.

The CPU's benchmark scores are strong across all tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 30745 in multicore and 2116 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 19429 in multicore and 2529 in single-core. In 3DMark tests, it scores 12412 in max threads, 10717 in 16 threads, 8193 in 8 threads, 4469 in 4 threads, 2262 in 2 threads, and 1136 in single thread. PassMark scores include 45887 in multithread and 4333 in single thread. The average benchmark score is 46881, placing the CPU in the 89th percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (avg score 46971, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (avg score 47022, delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (avg score 46654, delta 0.5%), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (avg score 46653, delta 0.5%). These deltas are all within 0.5%, indicating that the i7-13700K performs essentially on par with these competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

In Greedfall, however, the CPU's role is largely theoretical because the GPU bottleneck prevents it from being fully utilized. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 84 FPS average. This is the only scenario where the CPU might be partially engaged, but even here, the Arc B390's 9th percentile GPU ranking means the integrated graphics limits frame rates. At higher resolutions and settings, the CPU's processing power is irrelevant because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough.

The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are far more than Greedfall requires, but this excess processing capacity does not translate to higher frame rates. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 demonstrate the CPU's capability, but the measured FPS data shows that the combo's performance is determined by the GPU. The CPU's high single-thread performance (4333 in PassMark single thread, 2116 in Cinebench R23 single-core) also does not help, as the game's frame rate is constrained by the GPU's pixel and texture throughput.

The data suggests that the i7-13700K is severely underutilized in this combo. Its 89th percentile ranking among CPUs contrasts with the combo's 2595 out of 2938 ranking in Greedfall. The CPU could support much higher frame rates with a more capable GPU, but the Arc B390's integrated nature and shared memory architecture create an insurmountable bottleneck. For users of this combo, the CPU is not the limiting factor in any measurable way; the GPU dictates all performance outcomes.