Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a strong Greedfall experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing particularly impressive headroom at 1080p and 1440p. The combo ranks 373rd out of 2,938 tested configurations, placing it in the top 13% of all systems assessed for this Action RPG. The measured frame rates suggest that this pairing is well-balanced for Greedfall's demands, though the scaling patterns between settings and resolutions reveal where each component's influence becomes dominant.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this system points toward High settings as the optimal balance for most users, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system achieves 144 FPS average, which aligns perfectly with high-refresh-rate monitors. The jump to Ultra at this resolution drops performance to 92 FPS average—a 36% reduction that may not justify the visual gains for many players, especially when High already delivers smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the High preset yields 86 FPS average, which remains playable on most displays, but the Ultra preset falls to 55 FPS average, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for comfortable action RPG gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K offers 95 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS, making it a viable alternative for those who prioritize smoothness over maximum visual fidelity. However, the data shows that High at 4K provides only a 9 FPS deficit compared to Medium, suggesting the visual upgrade is relatively inexpensive in performance terms.

For 1920x1080 users, the story is different. Even Ultra settings produce 133 FPS average, which is well above playable thresholds. The Medium preset delivers 229 FPS average with a minimum of 194 FPS, while High reaches 208 FPS. At this resolution, the RTX 4070 Ti has enough headroom that users can comfortably select Ultra and still maintain frame rates that exceed most displays' refresh rates. The Low preset at 1080p (291 FPS average) offers little practical benefit unless chasing maximum frame rates for competitive play, which is uncommon in an Action RPG.

The most interesting recommendation emerges from the 4K data: the gap between Medium (95 FPS) and High (86 FPS) is modest, while the drop from High to Ultra (55 FPS) is severe. This suggests that Greedfall's Ultra preset introduces settings that disproportionately tax the GPU at higher resolutions. The 1440p data reinforces this pattern, with the Ultra-to-High delta (92 to 144 FPS) representing a 36% performance penalty. For the best experience per the measured rows, High settings at 1440p or Medium at 4K appear to offer the most favorable balance of visual quality and frame rate stability.

FAQ

Q: How does this system perform at 4K Ultra settings in Greedfall?

A: The combination achieves 55 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold often considered necessary for smooth gameplay. The minimum frame rate was not recorded for this configuration, but the average suggests that players seeking consistent 4K Ultra performance may need to adjust settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate displays with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system delivers 144 FPS average, making it an excellent match for 144Hz monitors. The 1920x1080 resolution offers even higher headroom, with 208 FPS average at High and 133 FPS even at Ultra settings, accommodating 240Hz displays in most scenarios.

Q: How significant is the performance drop between Medium and Ultra settings?

A: The data shows substantial penalties when moving from Medium to Ultra across all resolutions. At 1080p, the drop is from 229 to 133 FPS (42% reduction); at 1440p, from 159 to 92 FPS (42% reduction); and at 4K, from 95 to 55 FPS (42% reduction). This consistent 42% penalty suggests the Ultra preset introduces uniformly demanding effects.

Q: Does this system maintain stable frame rates at Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS values at Medium settings are 194, 135, and 80 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. These minimums indicate good frame pacing, with the 4K configuration showing a 15 FPS gap between average and minimum, which is acceptable for most gameplay scenarios.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for Greedfall?

A: The combination ranks 373rd out of 2,938 tested configurations, placing it in the top 12.7% of all systems assessed. This ranking reflects the strong performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves 291 FPS average, while the CPU's single-thread performance is strong, but the scaling from Low to Ultra (291 to 133 FPS) suggests the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher settings. The CPU appears to provide sufficient headroom at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset maintains 133 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At High settings, the progression is 208 FPS at 1920x1080, 144 FPS at 2560x1440, and 86 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. The nearly linear relationship between pixel count and frame rate indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at High settings across these resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 291 FPS at 1080p, 202 FPS at 1440p, and 120 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 31% and 41% respectively, which is remarkably consistent with the High settings pattern. This consistency suggests that even at Low settings, where CPU load might be expected to play a larger role, the GPU remains the dominant constraint.

The Medium settings data provides additional detail with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 194 to 263 FPS (average 229); at 1440p, 135 to 182 FPS (average 159); and at 4K, 80 to 109 FPS (average 95). The minimum-to-maximum spread narrows as resolution increases (69, 47, and 29 FPS respectively), which indicates that at higher resolutions, the system operates in a more consistent performance envelope.

The Ultra settings scaling tells a slightly different story: 133 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 31%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 40%. This pattern mirrors the other settings, reinforcing that the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint as pixel count increases. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p Ultra, where the 133 FPS result suggests that the Core Ultra 5 225's 10 cores and 10 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce 291 FPS average, while Medium delivers 229 FPS with a minimum of 194 and maximum of 263. High settings achieve 208 FPS average, and Ultra settings still maintain 133 FPS. The 158 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution highlights the GPU's substantial headroom even under maximum graphical load.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. Low settings reach 202 FPS average, Medium delivers 159 FPS with a range of 135 to 182, High achieves 144 FPS, and Ultra drops to 92 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra represents a 52 FPS penalty, which is the largest single-step drop in the 1440p data.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates across most presets. Low settings achieve 120 FPS average, Medium provides 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 and maximum of 109, High maintains 86 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that drops below 60 FPS, indicating that this setting combination pushes the RTX 4070 Ti to its limits.

The Medium settings data across all three resolutions shows the most complete picture with minimum and maximum values. At 1080p, the 194 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. At 1440p, the 135 FPS minimum remains well above typical display refresh rates. At 4K, the 80 FPS minimum provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making Medium the safest choice for 4K gaming with this system.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 373 out of 2,938 tested configurations places it in the 87.3rd percentile of all systems evaluated for Greedfall. This ranking is notably strong, though it reflects the entire system's performance rather than isolating individual components. The CPU itself ranks in the 85th percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU sits in the 84th percentile among all graphics cards. The slight discrepancy between component percentiles and the combo's game-specific ranking suggests that Greedfall's engine responds well to this particular pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36,945 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37,018 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37,093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37,112 (-0.5%). These remarkably close scores indicate that the Core Ultra 5 225 performs essentially identically to these alternatives in general benchmarks, yet the game-specific ranking may differ due to Greedfall's particular CPU demands.

The GPU's nearest rivals show more variance: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45,152 (-0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384 (-1.3%), the NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44,075 (+1.6%), and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592 (-1.7%). The RTX 4070 Ti's average benchmark score of 44,795 places it between these alternatives, though the game-specific performance could deviate based on driver optimization and Greedfall's rendering requirements.

The 373rd rank out of 2,938 combos indicates that while this system performs well, there are 372 configurations that achieve higher frame rates in Greedfall. Given the CPU and GPU's individual percentiles (85th and 84th respectively), the combo's game-specific rank of 87.3rd percentile suggests that Greedfall is slightly more favorable to this pairing than synthetic benchmarks would predict.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This configuration lacks hyper-threading, meaning each core handles one thread, which can impact performance in heavily threaded workloads. However, Greedfall's engine appears to scale well with this setup, as evidenced by the strong frame rates at 1080p where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU load.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks provide context for its gaming performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,891 and single-core score of 3,655 indicate strong computational capability. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,412 particularly relevant for gaming, as many game engines rely heavily on single-thread performance for game logic and physics. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all processors suggests it handles Greedfall's CPU demands comfortably.

The L3 cache configuration of 20 MB shared across 10 cores provides a decent amount of fast memory for game data. The 3 MB L2 cache per core is generous and likely helps with the game's asset streaming and world traversal. The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 291 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can sustain very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded. The drop to 133 FPS at Ultra settings at the same resolution indicates that the GPU's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor, not the CPU. This pattern confirms that the Core Ultra 5 225 provides sufficient processing power for Greedfall, with the RTX 4070 Ti determining the ceiling at higher settings.

The CPU's 65W TDP and 3nm process node from TSMC suggest efficient operation, though these specifications do not directly translate to gaming performance. The 10-core, 10-thread configuration appears well-suited for Greedfall's requirements, as the game does not appear to benefit from additional threads beyond what this CPU provides, based on the consistent frame rates across resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for Greedfall at higher resolutions, as the game's textures and geometry data require substantial bandwidth. The 4K performance data (86 FPS average at High settings) demonstrates that the GPU's memory subsystem handles the increased data demands of 4K rendering effectively.

The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz, with 7,680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS provides substantial compute capability for the game's rendering effects. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores suggest the GPU is well-equipped for any ray tracing or DLSS features Greedfall might support, though the measured data does not specify whether these technologies were active during testing.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall's requirements at 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at High settings. The memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) provides the bandwidth needed to feed the GPU's processing units at 4K resolution without causing texture pop-in or stuttering. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all graphics cards aligns with its strong gaming performance in this title.

The 285W TDP and dual-slot design indicate the GPU has adequate thermal headroom for sustained gaming sessions. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for data transfer from the CPU, though the Gen 5 capability of the CPU's PCIe lanes is not fully utilized by this GPU. The GPU's end-of-life production status suggests it may be succeeded by newer models, but its performance in Greedfall remains competitive.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at various settings reveals the GPU's performance characteristics. At Low settings, the 291 to 120 FPS range (1080p to 4K) shows a 59% reduction, while at Ultra settings, the 133 to 55 FPS range shows a 59% reduction as well. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU's rendering pipeline scales predictably with resolution, making it easy for users to anticipate performance at different display configurations.