Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a commanding performance profile in Greedfall, decisively favoring high-refresh-rate 1440p and 1080p gaming over 4K max settings. The data shows this combination ranks in the top third of all tested configurations, with a combo rank of 619 out of 2938. While the CPU holds its own against desktop-class rivals from a generation ago, the GPU is the undisputed driver of the frame rates, though the game’s Ultra preset introduces a significant performance penalty that makes High settings the optimal choice for a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 619th out of 2938 tested combos in the database. This places it in the top 21% of all configurations, indicating a high-performance pairing that is well-suited for demanding titles.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4090 compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score of 60347 is nearly identical to the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), and it is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 2.5% but is 2.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO V710.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and its closest competitors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has an average score of 27507. This is essentially a tie with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which scores 27535 (a -0.1% delta for the Intel chip). It is also on par with the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, both scoring 27578 (a -0.3% delta for the Ultra 5 125H).

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

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 with High settings is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 123 FPS. This provides a high frame rate that is significantly smoother than the 74 FPS average seen at 4K High, without the steep performance cost of the Ultra preset.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the High preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 79 FPS, while the High preset averages 123 FPS. This represents a 44 FPS difference, meaning the High preset is over 55% faster than Ultra in this specific resolution.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data does not suggest a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p High, the combo achieves an average of 178 FPS, which is a substantial increase over the 1440p result. This scaling suggests that the GPU is still the primary performance driver at lower resolutions, while the CPU provides enough headroom to support high frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a 14-core, 18-thread mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and can boost up to 4.50 GHz. This configuration, combined with an 18 MB shared L3 cache and support for dual-channel DDR5 memory, provides a robust foundation for gaming workloads. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27507 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a strong performer for its class.

The benchmark results show this CPU is a capable partner for a flagship GPU. In synthetic tests, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12804.5 and single-core score of 1647.5 demonstrate a balanced capability. More relevant to gaming, its Passmark single-thread score of 3399 and multi-thread score of 21100 suggest that it can handle the demands of modern game engines, which often rely on a few heavily-loaded threads for game logic and physics.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ultra 5 125H is effectively a peer. Its average score of 27507 is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. This parity means that, in terms of raw processing power, the Ultra 5 125H will not be the limiting factor when paired with the RTX 4090 in a game like Greedfall. The 14-core configuration ensures that background tasks and the game’s main threads have sufficient resources, but the game’s frame rates are primarily dictated by the graphics card.

The CPU's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 96EU, are not a factor for this discrete GPU configuration. The processor’s 28 W TDP and mobile-focused design (Intel BGA 2049 socket) are important for laptop implementations, but they do not detract from its ability to feed a high-end GPU. The data from the measured FPS shows that the CPU does not bottleneck performance, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes. For example, the game’s performance at 1080p High (178 FPS) is substantially higher than at 1440p High (123 FPS), demonstrating that the GPU is the primary driver of visual output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed powerhouse of this combination. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process at TSMC, it features 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. Its specifications are staggering, with a boost clock of 2520 MHz and a massive 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This immense bandwidth is critical for high-resolution textures and complex scenes.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its dominance. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 38194 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223. Its performance is so high that its nearest rivals in the database are professional-grade workstation cards, with the deltaPct ranging from -2.5% (AMD Radeon Pro W6600M) to +2.9% (AMD Radeon PRO V710). This places the RTX 4090 in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, proof of its raw compute power.

In Greedfall, the RTX 4090’s role is to provide the overwhelming majority of the graphical horsepower. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU can push frame rates well beyond what a typical monitor can display at 1080p, with a Low preset averaging 250 FPS. Even at the demanding 4K resolution, it manages an average of 103 FPS on Low settings. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for the game at any resolution, ensuring that texture streaming and memory allocation are never a bottleneck. The data confirms that the RTX 4090 is the component that dictates the performance ceiling for this combo.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for in-game settings. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the performance cost is steep. At 4K, Ultra yields an average of 47 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth gameplay experience. At 1440p, Ultra improves to 79 FPS, which is playable but still leaves performance on the table. The High preset, however, offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions.

At 3840x2160, High settings achieve an average of 74 FPS, which is a solid 4K experience. However, the 1440p High setting is the standout recommendation. It delivers an average of 123 FPS, a significant jump from the 74 FPS at 4K High, while still providing excellent visual fidelity. This frame rate is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors and provides a substantial buffer for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 136 FPS, which is only 13 FPS faster than High. The incremental performance gain does not justify the visual downgrade from High to Medium.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1440p averages 173 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 250 FPS. The data suggests that High settings at 2560x1440 is the optimal configuration for this hardware. It offers a 66% performance increase over 4K High while maintaining a level of detail that is visually comparable for most users. The Ultra preset, despite its name, offers diminishing returns that are not worth the substantial FPS loss.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 619 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This is a strong result, placing the configuration in the top 21.1% of all systems. This ranking indicates that the pairing is well-balanced and powerful enough to deliver a high-end gaming experience.

The high rank is primarily attributable to the GPU’s exceptional performance. While the CPU is a solid mid-range mobile part, the RTX 4090 is a flagship desktop GPU. The data shows that the Ultra 5 125H’s performance is on par with several desktop CPUs, meaning it does not hold back the GPU in this title. The combination’s rank suggests it will outperform the vast majority of systems in the database, especially those with lower-tier graphics cards. The fact that this is a mobile CPU paired with a desktop-class GPU highlights the potential of this setup for a high-performance laptop that can rival many desktop rigs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is a direct measurement of the average FPS achieved by this combo in Greedfall, showing performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: The average frame rate is 47 FPS. This is the lowest result in the dataset and indicates that the Ultra preset is too demanding for a consistent 4K experience.
• High: The average frame rate improves to 74 FPS. This provides a playable 4K experience, though it is not as fluid as lower resolutions.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. This shows a modest improvement over High.
• Low: The average frame rate jumps to 103 FPS. This makes Low the only 4K setting that consistently breaks the 100 FPS barrier.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: The average frame rate is 79 FPS. This is a significant improvement over 4K Ultra but is still the weakest 1440p result.
• High: The average frame rate is 123 FPS. This is the recommended setting for this resolution, offering a great balance of smoothness and quality.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. This provides a very smooth experience.
• Low: The average frame rate is 173 FPS. This setting is for users who prioritize maximum refresh rates above all else.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: The average frame rate is 114 FPS. This is a high frame rate that is playable on any standard monitor.
• High: The average frame rate is 178 FPS. This is an excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 196 FPS, with a minimum of 167 FPS and a maximum of 226 FPS. This ensures a very consistent, high-speed experience.
• Low: The average frame rate is 250 FPS. This is the highest result in the dataset, showcasing the GPU’s raw power at lower resolutions.