Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 2699 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This is a striking outcome for a CPU that sits in the 94th percentile among all processors, but the GPU tells a different story. The Arc B370's benchmark score places it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rivals being legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which score within 0.5% of it. The data suggests this is a severely GPU-bound pairing, where the processor's considerable compute headroom is largely wasted by the integrated graphics solution.

What makes this ranking particularly notable is the delta between the CPU's capabilities and the actual gameplay results. The i7-14700K delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and a single-core score of 2160, numbers that put it within 0.9% of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and just 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. Yet in Greedfall, this combo produces frame rates that barely reach playable thresholds at lower resolutions and settings. The rank of 2699 out of 2938 means that 91.6% of tested combos outperform it, which is a dramatic underperformance relative to what the CPU alone would suggest.

The implication is clear: the Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, is the bottleneck. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Radeon HD 5770's 1190, a card from a completely different era. When a modern Action RPG like Greedfall is paired with a GPU that performs at this level, the ranking becomes predictable, but the magnitude of the gap is still surprising given the CPU's pedigree.

# FAQ

Q: Why does this combo rank so low despite having a top-tier CPU?

A: The Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor. It scores in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 that rivals decade-old cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). The i7-14700K, by contrast, sits in the 94th percentile among CPUs. This massive disparity means the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU's output, capping performance far below what the processor could deliver with a more capable graphics card.

Q: Is the Arc B370's memory configuration a concern for gaming?

A: Yes, the GPU uses "System Shared" memory with a bandwidth that is "System Dependent." This means it relies on the same DDR4 or DDR5 memory pool as the CPU, rather than having dedicated VRAM. In Greedfall, this shared memory architecture likely contributes to the low frame rates, as the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, especially at higher resolutions where memory pressure increases.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 0.2% below the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% below the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and 1.4% above the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168). These delta percentages are all within 1.4%, indicating the Arc B370 performs in the same class as these legacy mobile and desktop parts.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 yields the highest average frame rates across all settings. At Low settings, it achieves 76 FPS average, and at High settings, 54 FPS. At 2560x1440, the numbers drop to 53 FPS and 38 FPS respectively, while at 3840x2160, they fall to 31 FPS and 22 FPS. The playable range is essentially limited to 1080p, with 1440p being marginal at best.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Greedfall?

A: Ultra settings produce the worst results across all resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS is 35, at 1440p it drops to 24, and at 4K it falls to 14. These numbers suggest Ultra is only viable at 1080p for users who tolerate sub-40 FPS gameplay, and it becomes increasingly unplayable at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect performance?

A: The i7-14700K includes UHD Graphics 770, but the Arc B370 is a separate GPU solution. The data does not indicate any interaction between the two. The measured FPS comes from the Arc B370, which is the discrete (though integrated-form-factor) graphics processor. The CPU's own integrated graphics are not used for gaming in this configuration.

# GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why the combo ranks so poorly. With a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, the GPU has a relatively wide clock range, but its compute resources are minimal. The 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs are modest numbers, and the pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s reflects this limited throughput. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is the key metric for gaming, and it places the Arc B370 far below what modern Action RPGs require for smooth performance.

The memory subsystem is perhaps the most unusual aspect. The Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," which means the GPU draws from the same memory pool as the CPU. In Greedfall, this creates a potential bottleneck where the GPU's memory access competes with the CPU's workload, particularly at higher resolutions where larger textures and more geometry require greater memory throughput. The 10 RT cores are present, but ray tracing performance is likely irrelevant given the overall low compute power.

The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for integrated or low-power scenarios, not high-performance gaming. Its release date of 2026-01-26 is well after Greedfall's 2019-09-09 launch, yet its performance aligns with much older hardware. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which is its only benchmark, confirms this. When compared to the CPU's capabilities, the GPU is an extreme mismatch, and the measured FPS data reflects this imbalance at every resolution and settings combination.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of how this combo performs in Greedfall across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the highest average frame rate is 76 FPS at Low settings, which is the only configuration that approaches a smooth experience. Medium settings yield 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, which is playable but not consistently fluid. High settings drop to 54 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS average, which is a significant step down.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance declines noticeably. Low settings produce an average of 53 FPS, which is a 30.3% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 24 FPS average. None of these 1440p configurations reach the 60 FPS target, and only Low settings come close to being acceptable.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. Low settings average 31 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS, High averages 22 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is significant, with Ultra delivering less than half the frame rate of Low. The data shows that the Arc B370 simply lacks the compute and memory bandwidth to handle 4K rendering in Greedfall, regardless of settings. The only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS is 1080p Low, and even that is close to the edge.

# Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior reveals a GPU that is heavily taxed by pixel count. From 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 76 to 53, a 30.3% decrease. From 1440p to 4K at Low settings, it drops from 53 to 31, a 41.5% decrease. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 59.2%, going from 76 FPS to 31 FPS. At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is from 54 to 38, a 29.6% decrease, and from 1440p to 4K it goes from 38 to 22, a 42.1% decrease. The total drop from 1080p High to 4K High is 59.3%, from 54 to 22 FPS.

These percentages are similar across settings, which suggests the GPU's scaling is consistent regardless of quality level. However, the absolute numbers are low enough that even proportional drops push the frame rate into unplayable territory. The fact that 1080p Low only achieves 76 FPS average is telling: it means the GPU is already near its limit at the lowest resolution and settings. The resolution scaling indicates the Arc B370's fill rate and memory bandwidth are insufficient for higher pixel counts, and the CPU's role is minimal in this context. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect frame rates to remain relatively stable across resolutions, but the sharp drops show the GPU is the limiting component.

# Settings Recommendations

For users who insist on using this combo for Greedfall, the measured data points to 1080p Low as the only configuration that delivers a consistently playable experience. At 76 FPS average, it is the sole setting that exceeds 60 FPS, and it provides the smoothest gameplay of any tested combination. However, even this is a compromise, as Low settings typically sacrifice visual fidelity significantly. Medium settings at 1080p offer a more balanced experience with an average of 60 FPS, but the minimum of 51 FPS means there will be noticeable dips below the 60 FPS target, which can be distracting in action sequences.

At 1440p, the data suggests Low settings at 53 FPS average is the most viable option, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 1440p averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, which is likely too inconsistent for enjoyable gameplay. At 4K, no setting is recommended, as even Low averages only 31 FPS, which is below the generally accepted playability threshold. Ultra settings should be avoided entirely, as they produce the lowest frame rates at every resolution, with the worst being 14 FPS at 4K. The recommendation is to prioritize frame rate over visual quality, which means 1080p Low or Medium, depending on tolerance for occasional frame drops.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a powerhouse processor that is almost entirely wasted in this configuration. With 20 cores and 28 threads, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, it offers exceptional multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 scores of 33440.5 multi-core and 2160 single-core place it among the top processors, and its Geekbench multi-core score of 20767 and single-core score of 2569 reinforce this. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample memory for game logic and physics calculations.

In Greedfall, however, the CPU's role is diminished because the GPU cannot keep up. The measured FPS data shows no scenario where the CPU would be the bottleneck, as even the lowest settings at 1080p produce frame rates that are limited by the GPU's rendering capabilities. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all processors is irrelevant when the GPU operates in the 5th percentile. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 9115 at 0.1% higher average score and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 0.2% lower, would all likely produce identical FPS results with this GPU in Greedfall, because the GPU is the limiting factor.

The CPU's architecture, Raptor Lake-R on a 10 nm process, with support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, is well-suited for gaming, but this pairing does not allow it to demonstrate that capability. The data implies that the i7-14700K would perform far better with a more powerful GPU, but as configured, its contribution to Greedfall's frame rates is negligible. The 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 platform are standard for a modern desktop CPU, but again, these attributes have no bearing on the measured results given the GPU constraint. Ultimately, the CPU is not the story here; it is the GPU that defines this combo's performance, and that story is one of severe underperformance.