Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + Intel Arc B370

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor and Intel Arc B370 integrated graphics produces results that place it near the bottom of the tested field for Greedfall. The combo ranks 2699 out of 2938 tested combinations, putting it in the 8th percentile of all systems evaluated. This is a pairing where the graphics solution dramatically limits what the otherwise capable CPU can deliver, and the measured frame rates confirm that this is a system for low-resolution, low-detail play rather than a high-fidelity experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The ranking position of 2699 out of 2938 combos places this system firmly in the lower tier of tested configurations for Greedfall. With a percentile ranking that puts it below 91% of all tested systems, the data suggests this combo struggles to deliver playable performance in many scenarios. The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database, which helps explain why this combo ranks so low despite the CPU's strong standing.

The processor itself is a different story entirely. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks in the 96th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 93785. Its nearest rivals in synthetic CPU tests include the Intel Xeon 6520P with a nearly identical score of 93786 (0% delta), the AMD EPYC 4564P at 95183 (-1.5%), the AMD EPYC 9175F at 95615 (-1.9%), and the AMD EPYC 4565P at 95764 (-2.1%). These margins are tight, indicating that the CPU is competitive with high-end server and workstation processors in raw compute.

The disconnect between CPU capability and GPU performance creates a system that is fundamentally unbalanced for gaming. In Greedfall specifically, the combo's rank of 2699 means that only 239 other tested combinations performed worse. The data implies that most other systems, even those with modest components, achieve better frame rates in this game. The bottleneck is clearly the graphics side, as the Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it among the weakest GPUs in the database, with nearest rivals like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%) showing comparable performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, which is a significant boost range that allows the GPU to scale up when thermal and power conditions permit. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning the GPU draws from the same DDR5 memory pool as the CPU, with bandwidth described as system dependent.

The GPU's compute resources include 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. It also features 10 ray tracing cores, though the raw throughput numbers are modest: 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 12.29 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These specifications place it in the entry-level category, and its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects this positioning.

For Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the Arc B370's integrated nature means that the system memory bandwidth and latency directly affect gaming performance. The measured 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is the only GPU benchmark available, and it aligns with the low frame rates observed in actual gameplay. The GPU's power envelope is minimal at 25 W TDP, and it uses no power connectors, operating as an IGP with portable device dependent display outputs. This is not a component designed for demanding gaming workloads, and the Greedfall results reflect that reality.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 76 FPS average, which is the best result across all tested configurations. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average to 53 FPS, a 30% reduction. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls to 31 FPS, representing a 59% drop from the 1080p Low result.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. When resolution increases, the pixel fill rate requirements grow, and the Arc B370's 20 ROPs and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate become increasingly insufficient. The data shows that even at Medium settings, the 4K result of 25 FPS (with min/max of 21/28) is below playable thresholds, while 1440p Medium at 41 FPS (min/max 35/48) is marginally acceptable.

The resolution scaling also reveals that the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 76 FPS average suggests the system is still GPU-limited, since the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has ample single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2439 and a PassMark single-thread score of 5068. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see frame rates plateau across resolutions rather than decline consistently. The steady decline from 76 to 53 to 31 FPS across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K at Low settings confirms GPU-bound behavior throughout.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings deliver the best experience for this combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 76 FPS average, which is smooth for an Action RPG. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS, which is still playable but with less headroom. The High preset at 1080p drops to 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset at 53 FPS is the only configuration that maintains an average above 50 FPS. Medium at 1440p yields 41 FPS with minimums of 35 FPS, which may be acceptable for less action-intensive moments but could struggle during combat. High at 1440p drops to 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings achieve playable frame rates. Low at 31 FPS, Medium at 25 FPS (min 21, max 28), High at 22 FPS, and Ultra at 14 FPS are all below the generally accepted threshold for smooth gameplay.

The recommendation from the data is clear: 1080p with Low settings is the optimal configuration for this combo, offering 76 FPS average. If visual quality is prioritized over frame rate, 1080p Medium at 60 FPS provides a balanced experience. The 1440p Low setting at 53 FPS is the only viable option for higher resolutions, but it sacrifices detail for resolution. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it delivers the worst performance at every resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Greedfall with this combination is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 76 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average, 51 FPS minimum, 69 FPS maximum
• High: 54 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 53 FPS average
• Medium: 41 FPS average, 35 FPS minimum, 48 FPS maximum
• High: 38 FPS average
• Ultra: 24 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 31 FPS average
• Medium: 25 FPS average, 21 FPS minimum, 28 FPS maximum
• High: 22 FPS average
• Ultra: 14 FPS average

The pattern across all resolutions shows that the step from Low to Medium costs roughly 16-21% of performance, while the step from Medium to High costs approximately 7-12%, and the step from High to Ultra costs 35-36%. This non-linear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that disproportionately impact the Arc B370's limited resources. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: 41 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K.

The minimum FPS data points available only for Medium settings (51 at 1080p, 35 at 1440p, 21 at 4K) indicate that frame pacing is relatively consistent, with the minimum staying within 15% of the average. This suggests that while the absolute performance is low, the experience is stable rather than stuttery.

FAQ

Q: Is this system capable of running Greedfall at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 76 FPS average, and with Medium settings it achieves 60 FPS average (min 51, max 69). High settings at 54 FPS and Ultra at 35 FPS are also playable but with diminishing smoothness.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combination?

A: The data indicates that 1080p Low provides the highest frame rate at 76 FPS average. For a balance of quality and performance, 1080p Medium at 60 FPS average is the recommended choice, as it maintains a 60 FPS target.

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

A: 4K performance is not playable. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 31 FPS, Medium achieves 25 FPS (min 21, max 28), High achieves 22 FPS, and Ultra achieves 14 FPS. All results fall below acceptable thresholds.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks in the 96th percentile among CPUs, while the Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. Frame rates decline consistently with resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

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

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (-0.2%) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (-0.5%). The AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (-0.7%) and AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 (1.4%) show similar performance levels.

Q: What CPU benchmark scores does the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus achieve?

A: The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44253 and single-core score of 2439, a PassMark multi-thread score of 68574, and a PassMark single-thread score of 5068. Its average benchmark score is 93785, placing it in the 96th percentile.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, codenamed Arrow Lake Refresh and built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth, and uses Intel Socket 1851.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44253 and single-core score of 2439 indicate a well-balanced processor. PassMark results show 68574 in multi-thread and 5068 in single-thread tests, with additional scores in data compression (804322), data encryption (59097), extended instructions (63506), floating point math (229491), integer math (175986), physics (4064), and random string sorting (96945).

The CPU's 96th percentile ranking and its rivalry with server-class processors like the Intel Xeon 6520P (delta 0%), AMD EPYC 4564P (delta -1.5%), AMD EPYC 9175F (delta -1.9%), and AMD EPYC 4565P (delta -2.1%) show that it competes with enterprise silicon in raw compute. However, in Greedfall, this processing power is largely underutilized because the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough to stress the CPU.

The memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s is shared with the integrated GPU, which uses system memory for its framebuffer and textures. This sharing arrangement means that the CPU's memory access can be impacted by GPU memory operations, though the impact appears minimal in the measured results given the low frame rates. The system's ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only) suggest this is a platform designed for professional workloads rather than gaming. The CPU's integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU is separate from the Arc B370, which is described as a GPU with system-shared memory and portable device dependent outputs.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 76 FPS, which is the ceiling for this combination. The CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 2439 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is more than sufficient to handle Greedfall's game logic and AI at these frame rates. The fact that frame rates decline predictably with resolution increases confirms that the CPU is not the performance limiter. For this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with prepared frames, and it does so without becoming a bottleneck at any tested resolution or settings level.