Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 pairing delivers a playable, if not spectacular, experience in Greedfall. The benchmark data shows a classic mid-range combination where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against rival components, and answers practical questions for builders considering this setup.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread desktop processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The lack of hyperthreading means the 10 threads match the core count exactly, which is a notable design choice compared to many rivals that offer more threads. Its cache configuration includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR5, with a dual-channel bus providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655. PassMark results show a multithread score of 30459 and a single-thread score of 4412. These figures place the processor in the 85th percentile against all CPUs in the database, indicating strong overall performance. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores an average of 36945, which is a 0% deltaPct, meaning performance is effectively identical. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% slower. This suggests the Ultra 5 225 is right at the top of its immediate performance class, though the margins are negligible.

For Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 152 FPS, and at High settings it hits 109 FPS. These numbers indicate that the processor is not a limiting factor at these settings; the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is likely the primary driver. The 10-core/10-thread configuration, combined with a 4.90 GHz boost clock, provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game's logic and AI, which is reflected in the strong single-core Cinebench score of 3655. However, the data does not show a scenario where the CPU becomes a bottleneck, even at Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops due to GPU load rather than processor limitations.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. Its 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a peak FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS. The card supports PCIe 4.0 x8 and has a TDP of 165 W, requiring a 450 W power supply.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7600 scores 2310 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12) and 16634 in PassMark G3D. Its average benchmark score is 15171, placing it in the 57th percentile against all GPUs. The nearest rivals show interesting comparisons: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.2% slower, the AMD Radeon Pro 560X is 0.6% faster, the AMD Radeon 680M (an integrated GPU) is 0.7% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is 0.7% faster. This indicates the RX 7600 sits in a competitive but crowded mid-range segment, where performance differences are minimal.

In Greedfall, the GPU's limitations become apparent at higher resolutions. At 4K (3840x2160) with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 29, which is barely playable. At 4K High, it climbs to 45 FPS, and at 4K Low it reaches 63 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for this game, but the GPU's raw compute power is the limiting factor at 4K. The 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the card struggles to maintain high frame rates. The data shows that the RX 7600 is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers 152 FPS at Low and 109 FPS at High, but it can handle 1440p with some compromises, as evidenced by the 75 FPS at High settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck. Starting at 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 109 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High, the frame rate drops to 75 FPS, a decrease of approximately 31%. At 3840x2160 High, the frame rate falls to 45 FPS, which is a 59% drop from 1080p. This steep decline as resolution increases is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar but with higher absolute numbers: 152 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p (a 30% drop), and 63 FPS at 4K (a 59% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drop between 1080p and 1440p, followed by a larger drop to 4K, indicates that the RX 7600 is hitting its memory bandwidth and compute limits. The 8 GB VRAM is not the issue here, as the game's settings do not show a sudden cliff that would indicate VRAM exhaustion; rather, the GPU's fill rate and shader performance are insufficient for 4K.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. If the processor were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at 1080p, with no improvement when lowering resolution. However, the data shows a significant jump from 109 FPS at 1080p High to 152 FPS at 1080p Low, which proves the CPU can push higher frame rates when the GPU load is reduced. The 10-core/10-thread design is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU is saturated, and the CPU's performance headroom is irrelevant. This is a typical mid-range pairing where the GPU is the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks 2034 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the individual component rankings. The CPU is in the 85th percentile, but the GPU is only in the 57th percentile, dragging the overall combo rank down. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15171 is close to its rivals, but the combination's performance in-game is limited by the GPU's 4K struggles.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is not optimized for high-resolution gaming. The data suggests that a builder would need a more powerful GPU to move significantly up the rankings. The combo rank of 2034 out of 2938 means that roughly 69% of tested combos perform better in Greedfall. This is not a surprising result for a mid-range GPU paired with a capable CPU; the CPU is not the limiting factor, but the GPU's 57th percentile ranking holds the combo back. For reference, the CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, has an identical average score, so swapping the CPU would not change the combo rank meaningfully. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 63, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it drops to 50 FPS, and at High it falls to 45 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K yield only 29 FPS, which is not smooth.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo achieves 109 FPS, and at Medium it hits 120 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings produce 75 FPS, which is still playable, but the frame rate drops below 60 FPS at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p, the CPU provides enough headroom to reach 152 FPS at Low settings, but the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K. The CPU is not a bottleneck in any tested scenario.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3050 OEM?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, while the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a difference of -0.2%. This means performance is nearly identical, with the RTX 3050 OEM being marginally faster on average.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225 scores 3655 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600F and Ryzen 5 5500X3D, have average scores that are within 0.2% of the Ultra 5 225, indicating comparable single-thread capability.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RX 7600 cause issues in Greedfall?

A: The measured data does not show VRAM-related stutters or crashes. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 29 FPS, but this is due to compute limitations, not VRAM exhaustion. The 8 GB buffer is sufficient for this game's textures.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is the complete set of measured average frame rates for this combo in Greedfall, with no data omitted. All values are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

1920x1080:

• Low: 152 FPS
• Medium: 120 FPS (min 102, max 138)
• High: 109 FPS
• Ultra: 69 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 106 FPS
• Medium: 83 FPS (min 71, max 95)
• High: 75 FPS
• Ultra: 48 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 63 FPS
• Medium: 50 FPS (min 42, max 57)
• High: 45 FPS
• Ultra: 29 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p, the combo is capable of high frame rates, with even Ultra settings exceeding 60 FPS. At 1440p, the frame rates remain playable for High and below, but Ultra drops to 48 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings maintain a playable average of 63 FPS, with Medium at 50 FPS and High at 45 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is not recommended, as the 29 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The min/max data for Medium settings at each resolution shows a reasonable frame time consistency, with the 4K Medium range of 42-57 FPS indicating some variance but no severe stuttering. This breakdown confirms that the RX 7600 is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium-to-High settings, while 4K requires Low settings for a playable experience.