Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing delivers a thoroughly capable Greedfall experience, with the data showing a strong emphasis on 1080p and 1440p gaming. The combo ranks in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating a solid mid-pack performance. The benchmark results reveal that the most demanding Ultra preset is the primary bottleneck, while High and Medium settings offer the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 136 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on standard high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 36 FPS on Ultra to 79 FPS on Low. The High preset yields an average of 56 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate scenarios.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p experience?

A: The Medium preset provides an average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS, making it the most balanced option for smooth gameplay at 2560x1440. The High preset also performs well with an average of 94 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset viable at any resolution?

A: The data suggests it is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves an average of 87 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 60 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 36 FPS, which is below playable standards for most users.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900T.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. This places it ahead of roughly two-thirds of the graphics cards in the database.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of Greedfall's visual output, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured performance. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's textures and assets at all tested settings, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from Low to Ultra presets.

The GPU's clock speeds are a key factor in its performance. Its base clock is 2150 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. The boost clock represents the maximum achievable speed under load, and the difference between base and boost clocks allows for dynamic power management. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 40 ray accelerators, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, handle the game's rendering workloads. The FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS provides the raw compute power needed for the game's effects.

The benchmark data shows clear scaling across resolutions, which is typical for a GPU-bound title. At 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, with the average FPS on Low at 191, suggesting that the CPU may be a limiting factor at lower settings. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, with the average FPS dropping from 136 to 94 and then to 56 on the High preset. The GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s are critical for maintaining these frame rates at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This position places it in the 55th percentile, meaning it outperforms more than half of all other system configurations tested for this game. While not a top-tier setup, this ranking indicates a balanced pairing that should handle the game well at mainstream resolutions.

This ranking is consistent with the individual component benchmarks. The CPU's average benchmark score of 36938 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's score of 26011 places it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. The combo's ranking is slightly lower than the average of these individual percentiles, suggesting that the GPU is the more constraining factor in this pairing for Greedfall. The data shows that the system is well-matched, but the GPU's performance ceiling prevents the combo from achieving a higher overall rank.

The nearest rivals for the GPU include the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, which scores 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, which scores 1.1% higher. These are close margins, indicating that the RX 6750 XT is positioned in a competitive performance tier. For the CPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a score difference of 0%, and the performance delta to the other rivals is within 0.5%. This suggests that the CPU's performance is standard for its class, and the combo's ranking is primarily driven by the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. The data is clear: the system excels at 1080p, performs admirably at 1440p, and struggles at 4K with the highest settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high. The Low preset delivers an average of 191 FPS, which is extraordinarily smooth. The Medium preset averages 150 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, showing strong frame pacing. High settings produce an average of 136 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding, still manages an average of 87 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system can easily handle high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors at nearly any setting.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. The Low preset averages 132 FPS, dropping from 191 at 1080p. Medium averages 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS, which is still very playable. High settings average 94 FPS, and Ultra drops to an average of 60 FPS. The 60 FPS average on Ultra is right at the edge of what is considered smooth, but the lack of a reported minimum FPS makes it difficult to assess frame consistency.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly under heavy load. Low settings yield an average of 79 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, indicating some frame drops. High settings drop to an average of 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS, which is below the standard for comfortable gaming. The data shows that 4K is only viable for this combo at Low or Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings presets vary significantly by resolution. The data suggests that users should prioritize the Medium and High presets for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 136 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and provides a significant headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset is also viable at this resolution, with an average of 87 FPS, making it a good choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the best choice. It provides an average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience. The High preset is also acceptable, with an average of 94 FPS, but the Ultra preset, at 60 FPS average, is borderline and may not provide a consistently smooth experience. Users with variable refresh rate monitors might find High acceptable, but Medium is the safest recommendation.

For 4K resolution, the data is more restrictive. The Low preset, with an average of 79 FPS, is the only option that provides a clearly smooth experience. The Medium preset, at 62 FPS average, is playable but has a minimum frame rate of 53 FPS, which could lead to noticeable stutters. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for 4K, as their average frame rates of 56 and 36 FPS respectively fall below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 plays a supporting role in this combo, providing the processing power necessary to keep the GPU fed with data. The CPU features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It has a 20 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is less critical than the GPU, as the game is graphically intensive. The benchmark data supports this, showing that the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS of 191 is very high, but it is likely limited by the CPU's single-thread performance or the game's engine. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score is 3655, which is strong, but the game's engine may not fully utilize all 10 cores.

The CPU's multitasking capabilities are robust, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891. This suggests that the system can handle background tasks while gaming without impacting performance. The CPU's performance is essentially tied with its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F matching its average benchmark score of 36945. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo; its performance is standard for its class.

The 65W TDP of the CPU is a notable factor, as it allows for efficient cooling and lower power consumption. This is a practical advantage, though it has no direct impact on the measured FPS. The data shows that the CPU is fully capable of supporting the RX 6750 XT in Greedfall, with the GPU being the limiting factor in almost all scenarios. The system's overall rank of 1307 out of 2938 is a reflection of the GPU's mid-tier performance rather than any CPU deficiency.