Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 shows a clear progression as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 136 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops that figure to 94 FPS, a reduction of approximately 31%. Stepping up to 3840x2160 further reduces performance to 56 FPS, which is about 40% lower than the 1440p result and roughly 59% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is typical of a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count grows.

The Low preset tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 191 FPS average, which drops to 132 FPS at 1440p and 79 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 31%, and from 1440p to 4K is about 40%. Interestingly, the relative scaling between resolutions remains nearly identical across Low and High presets, suggesting that the workload increase from resolution is consistent regardless of the graphical fidelity settings.

At Medium settings, the data includes min and max FPS readings, providing additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 150 FPS with a min of 127 and max of 172. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 104 FPS with min 88 and max 120. At 4K Medium, the average is 62 FPS with min 53 and max 71. The min FPS values stay within roughly 15% of the averages across these three resolutions, indicating stable frame pacing.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 87 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 60 FPS, a 31% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 36 FPS, which is 40% lower than the 1440p Ultra result and 59% lower than 1080p Ultra. This pattern mirrors the High preset scaling almost exactly in percentage terms.

What does this indicate about the limiting component? The consistency of percentage drops across all four presets points to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller percentage differences between 1080p and 1440p, since the CPU workload per frame would remain similar while the GPU workload scales with pixel count. Instead, the data shows the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and its performance ceiling is what caps frame rates at each resolution.

The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is particularly telling. This is the only measured configuration that falls below the 40 FPS threshold, indicating that pushing this game to its maximum visual fidelity at 4K exceeds what this GPU can deliver for smooth gameplay. The gap between 4K High at 56 FPS and 4K Ultra at 36 FPS is substantial, a 36% performance penalty for the Ultra preset's additional effects.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The CPU's benchmark results include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at -0.5%.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role can be assessed by examining how frame rates scale with resolution. At 1080p Low, the system produces 191 FPS average. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach nearly 200 FPS in this scenario. However, Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019, and its engine may not be heavily multithreaded. The CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads provide a solid foundation, but the game's actual thread utilization is not measured in this data set.

The PassMark single-thread score of 4412 and multi-thread score of 30459 indicate strong single-core performance relative to multi-core. This matters for games like Greedfall that often rely on a few primary threads for game logic and rendering commands. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz should help maintain high single-thread throughput, which is frequently the limiting factor in older game engines.

At 1080p High, the average FPS drops to 136, and at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 87. The substantial difference between Low and Ultra at the same resolution suggests that while the CPU can handle the game's logic at high frame rates, the GPU becomes more stressed as settings increase. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration; the data shows that the GPU's rendering load determines the final frame rate.

The L3 cache is 20 MB shared, and the memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support. These figures are relevant for game performance because accessing game assets and instructions from cache rather than system memory can reduce latency. In a game like Greedfall, which may stream large world data, the CPU's cache hierarchy and memory bandwidth contribute to consistent frame delivery, especially in the min FPS readings at Medium settings.

Overall, the CPU appears to be well-matched to the GPU for this game. The CPU's percentile ranking at 85% versus the GPU's percentile at 58% suggests the processor has more headroom relative to the graphics card. In Greedfall, this translates to the GPU being the primary determinant of frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS is 136 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra average is 36 FPS, while 1080p Ultra averages 87 FPS. The 4K result is about 59% lower.

Q: What are the minimum FPS readings at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 127. At 1440p Medium, the min is 88. At 4K Medium, the min is 53.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance in Greedfall?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. Frame rate drops between resolutions are consistent across presets, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1307 out of 2938 total tested combinations in Greedfall.

Q: Does the CPU's single-core performance support high frame rates?

A: Yes, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 and boost clock of 4.90 GHz help maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, as seen with 191 FPS at 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four settings presets at three resolutions, providing a complete picture of performance.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves the highest average FPS at 191. The Medium preset averages 150 FPS with min and max readings of 127 and 172 respectively. High settings average 136 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 87 FPS, which is the lowest at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 132 FPS. Medium settings average 104 FPS with min 88 and max 120. High settings average 94 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 60 FPS, exactly half the 1080p Low result.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 79 FPS. Medium settings average 62 FPS with min 53 and max 71. High settings average 56 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 36 FPS, which is the only measured configuration below 40 FPS.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent steps. At 1080p, the differences between consecutive presets are: Low to Medium is 41 FPS, Medium to High is 14 FPS, and High to Ultra is 49 FPS. At 1440p, Low to Medium is 28 FPS, Medium to High is 10 FPS, and High to Ultra is 34 FPS. At 4K, Low to Medium is 17 FPS, Medium to High is 6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 20 FPS.

These patterns reveal that the largest performance jumps occur between Medium and High, and between High and Ultra. The Medium to High gap is relatively modest, suggesting the visual difference between these presets carries a smaller performance cost. The High to Ultra gap is substantial, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces heavy rendering effects that significantly impact the GPU.

The Medium preset's min FPS readings provide useful data on frame pacing. At 1080p, the min of 127 is 85% of the average 150. At 1440p, the min of 88 is 85% of the average 104. At 4K, the min of 53 is 85% of the average 62. This consistent ratio suggests the game maintains stable frame delivery within each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the upper-middle portion of the database, at approximately the 55th percentile of all tested configurations.

Contextualizing this rank requires examining the individual components. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The combo's overall rank in this game is lower than the CPU's percentile but close to the GPU's percentile. This suggests that Greedfall's performance is heavily weighted toward GPU capability, and the GPU's relative position among graphics cards is a better predictor of the combo's game-specific rank.

The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark score include the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at -1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at -1.7%. These rivals are all within roughly 2% of the RX 7700's average score, indicating the GPU sits in a competitive performance tier.

The CPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at -0.5%. The CPU's average benchmark score of 36938 is nearly identical to these rivals, with deltas of less than 1%.

In Greedfall specifically, the combo's rank of 1307 out of 2938 means there are 1306 tested combinations that perform better and 1631 that perform worse. This middle-of-the-pack positioning aligns with the GPU's percentile ranking. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would likely improve the game-specific rank, while pairing this GPU with a stronger CPU would yield marginal gains at best.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1920x1080, all four presets produce playable frame rates. The Low preset at 191 FPS is excessive for most displays, and the Ultra preset at 87 FPS still provides a smooth experience. The High preset at 136 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance. For users with 60 Hz displays, the Ultra preset at 87 FPS is viable, while those with 120 Hz or higher refresh rates should consider High or Medium.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 94 FPS, which is suitable for 60 Hz displays and acceptable for 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS exactly matches a 60 Hz refresh rate, but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 104 FPS provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and better frame pacing, as indicated by the min FPS of 88. The Low preset at 132 FPS is overly conservative for the visual quality loss.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay and should be avoided. The High preset at 56 FPS is borderline, offering playable but not ideal performance. The Medium preset at 62 FPS with a min of 53 FPS is the best option for 4K, providing a playable experience with moderate visual quality. The Low preset at 79 FPS is viable for users who prioritize frame rate over fidelity.

The Medium preset consistently offers the best balance across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 150 FPS with a min of 127. At 1440p, it delivers 104 FPS with a min of 88. At 4K, it delivers 62 FPS with a min of 53. The min FPS values at Medium are always within 15% of the average, indicating stable performance. For users who want the best experience per the measured rows, Medium settings provide the most consistent frame delivery at every resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's clocks are base 1900 MHz, boost 2459 MHz, and game 2041 MHz. The memory operates at 2438 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective.

The GPU's benchmark results include a PassMark G3D score of 20974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865. Its percentile ranking is 58% among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 15852. The nearest rivals in aggregate score are the AMD Radeon R9 370X at -0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at -1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at -1.7%.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is central to performance. The measured FPS across all resolutions and settings shows a clear GPU-bound pattern, as discussed in the resolution scaling section. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, which was released in 2019 and does not require high memory capacities. The 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth supports high-resolution textures and effects without bandwidth bottlenecks.

The GPU's clock speeds indicate its performance ceiling. The boost clock of 2459 MHz drives frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios, and the game clock of 2041 MHz provides sustained performance under load. The RDNA 3.0 architecture with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines determines the raw pixel throughput. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are relevant for understanding how quickly the GPU can fill frames.

The GPU's FP32 performance is 25.18 TFLOPS, which is identical to its FP16 performance due to the 1:1 ratio. This compute capability is more than adequate for Greedfall's rendering requirements, as the game does not utilize ray tracing or advanced compute-heavy effects that would stress the GPU's 40 ray accelerators.

The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is the clearest indicator of the GPU's limitation in this game. At this setting, the GPU is unable to maintain a playable frame rate, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects, such as higher-quality shadows, ambient occlusion, and post-processing, exceed the GPU's capacity at this resolution. The 4K High result of 56 FPS shows that reducing settings by one tier substantially improves performance, indicating the GPU has headroom but is not over-provisioned for maximum settings at 4K.

The GPU's TDP is 200 W with a suggested PSU of 550 W, and it uses dual-slot cooling with 2x 8-pin power connectors. These factors are relevant for system integration but do not directly impact game performance. The GPU's dual-slot form factor and 267 mm length are typical for its performance class, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's memory and compute demands.