Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the Intel Arc B370 positions itself as a low-end contender for Greedfall, ranking 2699th out of 2938 tested combinations. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all systems evaluated, underscoring that it is not built for high-refresh or high-fidelity gaming in this title. The data shows a configuration that prioritizes basic playability over performance headroom, with the Arc B370's integrated nature being the primary bottleneck. For a game released in 2019, the combo delivers playable frame rates only at 1080p with optimized settings, while higher resolutions quickly become compromised.

Benchmark results indicate that the Arc B370 is the limiting factor in this pairing. The GPU's percentile ranking versus all GPUs is 5, meaning it outperforms only a small fraction of the graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rivals, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, have nearly identical average scores (1186 and 1190, respectively), with delta percentages of -0.2% and -0.5% compared to the Arc B370's 1184. This places the B370 in a performance class with legacy mobile and entry-level desktop parts from over a decade ago, which explains the modest FPS figures observed in Greedfall.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position of 2699 out of 2938 is a clear signal that this system is not designed for demanding AAA titles at high settings. In Greedfall, the measured results show that the configuration sits far below the median of tested systems, meaning a majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver smoother gameplay. The ranking reflects a hardware duo where the GPU's capability is severely limited, capping the overall experience. When compared to other tested combos, this system falls into the category of "playable only with compromises," as evidenced by the FPS data across resolutions.

The data reveals a steep performance cliff between 1080p and 1440p, and an even larger drop at 4K. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 76 FPS, which is respectable for a low-end part, but at 1440p Low, the average drops to 53 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 31 FPS. This scaling suggests that the Arc B370's memory bandwidth and compute resources are quickly saturated as pixel count increases. The rank of 2699 is consistent with a GPU that scores only 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, a result that places it near the bottom of the performance spectrum. The CPU, by contrast, is far more capable, ranking in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a graphics-heavy title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its role in this combo is defined by its modest specifications: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines. The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz, which are low compared to discrete graphics cards, but typical for an IGP. More critically, the memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the CPU's DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which in practice means it shares bandwidth with the CPU, and for a game like Greedfall, this creates a significant bottleneck.

The GPU's pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, both of which are low figures that explain the FPS drops at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 14 FPS, which is unplayable, while at 4K Medium, it reaches 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS. The measured 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 confirms the GPU's low compute throughput, with a FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS. This is further evidenced by its nearest rivals, all of which are older GPUs with similar scores, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192) and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168). The Arc B370's RT cores (10) are present but unlikely to be utilized effectively in Greedfall, a title from 2019 that predates widespread ray tracing adoption.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K?*

A: Technically yes, but the experience is poor. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 31, which is borderline playable, but at 4K Medium, it drops to 25 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 14 FPS. The only viable 4K option is Low, and even then, frame pacing may be inconsistent.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo delivers consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, it hits 76 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces the average FPS by roughly 25-30% across settings.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta). It is slightly ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4% delta), but all four GPUs are within a 2% performance band.

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

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. In Greedfall, the FPS scales with resolution and settings, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, confirming the GPU's limitation.

Q: What is the CPU's performance profile?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its multi-core performance is strong, as shown by a Cinebench R23 score of 14769, which is why it ranks high among CPUs. However, this power is untapped in this game due to the GPU's constraints.

Q: Does the combo support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the Arc B370 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means it is capable of running Greedfall with its default API settings, but the low raw performance prevents full utilization of these features.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear path for the best experience. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 76, which ensures smooth gameplay with minimal stutter. However, the Medium preset at 1080p is the recommended sweet spot, as it averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. This offers a balanced visual upgrade over Low while maintaining playable frame rates. The High preset at 1080p drops to 54 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

For 1440p, the data suggests that Medium is the only viable option for a playable experience, averaging 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 53 FPS, which is smoother, but the visual quality loss is noticeable. At 4K, the best option is Low, which averages 31 FPS, but this is marginal and may result in inconsistent frame pacing. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it yields 35 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K, all of which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay. In summary, the optimal experience is 1080p Medium, which balances visual fidelity and performance, with 1080p Low as a fallback for higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers an average of 22 FPS on High, 31 FPS on Low, 25 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 21 and maximum of 28), and 14 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that 4K is only feasible on Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered the minimum for playable action RPGs. The jump from Low to Medium costs 6 FPS, while the jump to High costs an additional 3 FPS, showing a steep performance penalty for visual upgrades.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain limited. High averages 38 FPS, Low averages 53 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS (with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 48), and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is playable but close to the lower bound of acceptable performance, while Ultra is not viable. The delta between Low and Medium is 12 FPS, and the delta between Medium and High is 3 FPS, suggesting that Medium offers the best balance at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best performance. High averages 54 FPS, Low averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS (with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69), and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The Low preset provides a comfortable 76 FPS, which is ideal for a 60 Hz display, while Medium offers a solid 60 FPS average. The High preset at 54 FPS is still playable but requires a tolerance for occasional dips. Ultra at 35 FPS is borderline, and the data suggests avoiding it unless visual quality is prioritized over smoothness.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 37816. The CPU's single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4516.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, but it ensures that there is no CPU bottleneck at the frame rates achieved. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is far more capable than the GPU, meaning it can handle the game's logic and physics without issue. The nearest CPU rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (average score 46030, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (average score 46098, delta -0.1%), both of which are within 0.2% of the Core Ultra 5 235's average benchmark score of 46062. This confirms that the CPU is a high-performing part, but in this combo, its potential is unrealized due to the Arc B370's limitations. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth is standard, but the GPU's shared memory access reduces effective bandwidth, further capping performance.