Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers a robust experience in Greedfall, with measured performance that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a system well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K Ultra remains demanding. Benchmark results show the pairing landing in the 71st percentile of all tested combinations, suggesting a balanced configuration where both components contribute meaningfully to the final frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The combination ranks 844th out of 2938 tested combos in this game, placing it in the 71st percentile. This indicates a solidly above-average configuration for this specific title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% lower, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% lower.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RX 9070 and its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is only 0.6% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800S is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is 1.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.2% higher.

Q: What is the best performance target for this combo at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 116 FPS average, while Medium reaches 127 FPS. The Low preset hits 162 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 74 FPS. The data suggests High or Medium provides the best balance for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 234 FPS, which is the highest measured in the data. This suggests that the CPU has sufficient headroom to drive the GPU to very high frame rates in this scenario, though the lack of minimum FPS data prevents a full analysis of frame time consistency.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it a concern for this game?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Given the game's 2019 release date and the measured performance, this memory configuration appears more than adequate for Greedfall at all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame places this specific configuration at 844 out of 2938 tested combinations. This ranking, which puts it in the 71st percentile, is a strong indicator that the Core Ultra 5 225 and RX 9070 work well together for Greedfall. The system is not at the very top of the charts, but it sits comfortably above the majority of tested hardware pairings.

The CPU itself achieves an 85th percentile score versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36938. This places it just 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, both of which are credible mid-range processors. The GPU, however, shows a lower percentile of 69 versus all GPUs, with an average score of 23877. Its nearest rival, the GTX TITAN Z, is only 0.6% behind, showing that the RX 9070 sits in a tightly contested performance bracket.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's slightly lower percentile suggests that the overall combo rank is largely influenced by the graphics card's standing. The CPU is clearly capable of keeping up, but the GPU's raw compute performance relative to the entire spectrum of tested cards is the more limiting factor in pushing this combo higher up the rankings. Despite this, the 71st percentile overall rank indicates a well-matched pair for this game, capable of delivering high frame rates without a significant bottleneck from either component.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 167 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High, the frame rate drops to 116 FPS, a 30.5% decrease. Jumping to 3840x2160 at High, the FPS falls to 69, a further 40.5% reduction from the 1440p figure. This consistent decline with resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload.

The scaling pattern becomes even more telling when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system produces 234 FPS. At 1440p Low, it still manages 162 FPS, a 30.8% drop. However, at 4K Low, the average falls to 97 FPS, a 40.1% decrease from 1440p. The percentage drops are remarkably consistent across presets, suggesting that the rendering workload scales linearly with the pixel count, which is a hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario.

This data indicates that the limiting component in this combo is the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller FPS delta between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU's workload would remain relatively constant while the GPU's workload increases. Instead, the consistent percentage drops across all settings point to the RX 9070 being the primary constraint on performance. The Core Ultra 5 225, with its high single-thread score of 3655 in Cinebench R23, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at these resolutions, but it is the graphics card's pixel processing capabilities that dictate the final frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset delivers an average of 234 FPS, while High reaches 167 FPS. The Medium preset, which includes minimum and maximum FPS data, averages 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS. The Ultra preset, while demanding, still produces a playable 107 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset hits 162 FPS, and High achieves 116 FPS. The Medium preset averages 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. Ultra drops to 74 FPS, which is still suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors but requires a compromise on visual fidelity. The data shows a smooth transition from 1080p, with no unexpected dips in performance.

The 3840x2160 results show the most significant impact on frame rates. High settings yield an average of 69 FPS, while Medium achieves 76 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. Low settings provide 97 FPS, making it the only preset to approach 100 FPS at 4K. Ultra is the most demanding, producing just 44 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 4K appears to be the sweet spot, offering a playable 76 FPS average with a minimum above 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. This memory is connected via a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU also boasts 3584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. These specifications, coupled with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, position the card as a high-end solution for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. The consistent frame rate drops across all settings as resolution increases confirm that the RX 9070 is the primary bottleneck. The 16 GB VRAM is unlikely to be a limiting factor in this game, given its 2019 release date and the fact that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU is producing 44 FPS, suggesting a computational limit rather than a memory capacity issue.

The GPU's benchmark scores further contextualize its performance. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 and Passmark G3D score of 25381 indicate solid raw performance. The nearest rival, the GTX TITAN Z, scores 23736, which is just 0.6% lower. This tight grouping suggests that the RX 9070 is performing exactly as expected for its class. The 69th percentile ranking versus all GPUs reinforces that this is a strong card, but not an absolute top-tier performer, which aligns with its measured frame rates in this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, all presets are viable. The Ultra preset delivers 107 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the Medium preset's 184 FPS average with a 156 FPS minimum provides a more consistent experience for competitive play. For most users, High at 167 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 116 FPS is the recommended choice for a premium experience. The Medium preset at 127 FPS provides a slight performance boost with minimal visual impact. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS is still playable but may not be worth the visual fidelity trade-off for a 144Hz monitor. The Low preset at 162 FPS is recommended for those prioritizing maximum frame rates over graphical detail.

For 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. The Medium preset, with its 76 FPS average and 65 FPS minimum, is the only setting that consistently maintains playable frame rates. High at 69 FPS is also viable, but the minimum FPS data is not available, making Medium the safer choice based on the provided data. The Low preset at 97 FPS is the best choice for achieving near-100 FPS at 4K, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo is best served by Medium or Low settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It features a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The CPU has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Its Cinebench R23 scores of 25891 multi-core and 3655 single-core place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 is more than capable of this task. The fact that frame rates drop consistently with resolution, rather than plateauing at lower resolutions, proves that the CPU is not the bottleneck. The high single-core performance, as evidenced by the 3655 Cinebench R23 score, is particularly important for a game like Greedfall, which likely relies on a few heavily-threaded processes.

The CPU's benchmark performance is tightly matched with its nearest rivals. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with a delta of 0%, and is only 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D. This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 is a highly competitive mid-range processor. The 10 cores and 10 threads, while not the highest thread count available, are sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the lack of any CPU-induced frame rate limitations in the measured data. The processor's 65W TDP also suggests efficient operation, allowing the GPU to be the primary power draw in the system.