Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the AMD Radeon 880M is a combination that finds itself near the very bottom of the performance hierarchy for Greedfall. The data places this combo at rank 3617 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the 2.3rd percentile of all tested systems. This is not a configuration designed for high-refresh-rate or high-fidelity gaming; instead, the benchmark results paint a picture of a system that can run the game, but only under specific conditions and with significant compromises. The ranking indicates that the overwhelming majority of other hardware pairings will deliver a smoother experience, making this combo a clear outlier in terms of gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3617 out of 3703 is a stark indicator of its position in the performance spectrum for Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 2.3% of all tested combinations, which is a crucial context for interpreting the frame rate data. The results show that this pairing is not merely underperforming; it is fundamentally challenged by the game's demands. This low rank is not a surprise when considering the individual components' benchmark standings. The AMD Radeon 880M GPU itself sits at the 43rd percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU is in the 95th percentile. The massive disparity between the CPU's high standing and the GPU's mid-low standing points directly to the GPU as the primary bottleneck in this system. The data suggests that the processor has ample headroom, but the integrated graphics are holding the entire system back in this specific title. This combination is a study in imbalance, where a top-tier processor is paired with a graphics solution that is only capable of modest frame rates in a 2019 Action RPG.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 880M is the clear limiting factor in this configuration. Its benchmark scores, such as the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 535 and a Passmark G3D score of 7615, indicate a level of performance that is only competitive with much older, dedicated mobile GPUs. The nearest rivals, like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and the AMD Radeon R9 M375X, are separated by a deltaPct of only 0.1% and 1.3%, respectively, confirming that this integrated GPU is operating in a performance class that is several generations old. The GPU's specifications, including its 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, along with a boost clock of 2900 MHz, are simply not sufficient for demanding tasks at higher resolutions. The memory being "System Shared" means it relies on the CPU's LPDDR5X memory, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent," which further limits its capabilities. In Greedfall, this translates to an inability to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings, as the GPU struggles with the game's rendering load. The low scores in DirectX 11 (73) and DirectX 12 (32) benchmarks provide a clear picture of its real-world gaming limitations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable path to a consistently playable experience is to use the Low preset at 1080p. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 71 FPS, which is the only average above the 60 FPS threshold across all tested configurations. The Medium preset at the same resolution drops to an average of 56 FPS, which is still playable but less smooth. The data shows that the High preset at 1080p yields an average of 51 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32 FPS, indicating a steep and immediate performance penalty for increased graphical fidelity. For a smoother experience, the Low setting is the only choice that consistently provides a comfortable margin. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 39 FPS, might be tolerable for some, but it is on the edge of playability. Given the data, the optimal strategy for this hardware is to prioritize frame rate over visual quality, sticking to 1080p and the Low or Medium presets. Pushing to 1440p or 4K with this GPU will result in averages that fall well below what is considered a good gaming experience.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average frame rate at 71 FPS. This is the only configuration that achieves an average above 60 FPS. Using Medium settings at the same resolution yields a still-playable 56 FPS average.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: The measured results indicate that 4K is not a viable option. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 21 FPS on High, 23 FPS on Medium, and only 13 FPS on Ultra. Even the Low preset at 4K only manages an average of 29 FPS, which is well below playable standards.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 51 FPS at 1920x1080 to 35 FPS at 2560x1440, a decrease of 16 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 71 FPS to 49 FPS, a decrease of 22 FPS. This indicates a significant performance penalty for the increase in resolution.

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

A: The benchmark data strongly suggests the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, has an average benchmark score of 77740 and sits in the 95th percentile, while the GPU, AMD Radeon 880M, is in the 43rd percentile. The significant performance disparity between the two components points to the integrated graphics as the primary constraint on frame rates in Greedfall.

Q: How does the Radeon 880M compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's nearest rivals, according to the data, are older mobile graphics solutions. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M375X in average benchmark score. This places its performance in a class that is several generations old.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between the Ultra and Low presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 32 FPS, while the Low preset yields an average of 71 FPS. This represents a 39 FPS difference, highlighting the substantial performance cost of the Ultra preset on this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a dramatic and predictable decline as resolution increases, further confirming the GPU's limitations. At Low settings, the average frame rate scales from 71 FPS at 1080p, down to 49 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 29 FPS at 4K. This represents a 42 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings. At High settings, the progression is from 51 FPS at 1080p, to 35 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The consistent drop in performance with each resolution increase indicates that the Radeon 880M is being pushed to its absolute limits. The fact that even at the lowest settings, 4K resolution cannot reach 30 FPS, shows that the GPU lacks the raw pixel throughput and memory bandwidth required for such high-resolution rendering. This system is clearly designed for 1080p gaming, and any attempt to scale up will result in a significant and immediate loss of frame rate, making the game feel unresponsive and choppy.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a high-end mobile processor that is not the cause of the low frame rates in Greedfall. With 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, it has a multi-core score of 35314 in Cinebench R23 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 20992. Its 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are more than adequate for gaming workloads. The CPU's percentile ranking of 95th among all processors, and its average benchmark score of 77740, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, indicate a processor with immense computational power. In this pairing, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and its performance is so far ahead of the Radeon 880M that it cannot possibly be a limiting factor. The data suggests that the CPU is essentially idle, waiting for the GPU to catch up. The bottleneck is clearly on the graphics side, as the CPU has more than enough power to handle the game's logic and physics at much higher frame rates than the GPU can render.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact average FPS measurements for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and AMD Radeon 880M combination in Greedfall.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: The average frame rate is 13 FPS, which is unplayable.
• High: The average frame rate is 21 FPS, which is also unplayable.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 23 FPS, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS.
• Low: The average frame rate is 29 FPS, which is still below a playable threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: The average frame rate is 22 FPS, which is not a smooth experience.
• High: The average frame rate is 35 FPS, which is borderline playable for some.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS.
• Low: The average frame rate is 49 FPS, which is a more acceptable, though not ideal, level of performance.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: The average frame rate is 32 FPS, which is on the edge of playability.
• High: The average frame rate is 51 FPS, providing a decent gaming experience.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS, offering a relatively stable experience.
• Low: The average frame rate is 71 FPS, which is the only configuration that provides a smooth and consistently playable frame rate.