Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 pairing delivers a playable but demanding experience in Greedfall, with performance that scales predictably across resolutions. The combination ranks in the 22nd percentile of tested configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier setup, it remains competitive for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Benchmark data shows a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?*

A: The combo ranks 2288 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all configurations evaluated for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ultra 5 235 scores 46,062 in average benchmarks, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030) and 0.1% behind the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46,098). It also edges out the AMD EPYC 4364P (45,970) by 0.2% and the AMD EPYC 7303 (45,960) by the same margin.

Q: What is the best average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 139 FPS. Medium settings yield 109 FPS, High produces 99 FPS, and Ultra drops to 63 FPS.

Q: Does the RX 6600 support ray tracing in this game?

A: The GPU features 28 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), but the measured FPS data for Greedfall does not include any ray tracing-specific benchmarks or settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6600 have, and is it sufficient for 4K?

A: The RX 6600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 26, indicating that the 8 GB capacity and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for smooth 4K Ultra gameplay.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and thread count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support contribute to strong single-thread performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 sits at rank 2288 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This position places it in the bottom 22% of all configurations, which is a modest result for a modern CPU paired with a mid-range GPU. The CPU itself is an outlier in terms of raw compute power—it ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs—but the GPU holds the combo back, as the RX 6600 only reaches the 63rd percentile among all GPUs.

Benchmark data reinforces this imbalance. The Ultra 5 235's average benchmark score of 46,062 nearly matches the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46,098, delta -0.1%). In contrast, the RX 6600's average score of 19,036 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19,030, delta 0%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19,049, delta -0.1%). This suggests the CPU is overqualified for the GPU's capabilities in Greedfall, leading to a situation where the GPU consistently becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The rank of 2288 out of 2938 means there are 650 combos that perform worse, but the vast majority of tested systems deliver higher frame rates. In practical terms, this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming at high refresh rates, but it will struggle to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings. The data indicates that users seeking better performance in Greedfall would benefit more from upgrading the GPU than the CPU, as the Ultra 5 235 provides sufficient headroom for a more powerful graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 99 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 69 FPS, a 30% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 41 FPS, which is 59% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling indicates that the RX 6600 is the limiting component, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085) cannot compensate for the GPU's limited pixel throughput.

The trend is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 139 at 1080p to 96 at 1440p (31% decrease) and then to 57 at 4K (59% decrease from 1080p). At Medium settings, the drop is from 109 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p (30% decrease) and 45 at 4K (59% decrease). Ultra settings show the steepest decline: 63 at 1080p, 44 at 1440p (30% decrease), and 26 at 4K (59% decrease).

The consistent 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and an additional 41% drop from 1440p to 4K (relative to the 1080p baseline) strongly suggests that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the primary bottlenecks. The RX 6600's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply not adequate for 4K rendering in a demanding Action RPG like Greedfall. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, has ample processing power, as evidenced by its high Passmark multithread score of 37,816, but it cannot overcome the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 139 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced combat. Medium settings yield 109 FPS with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS, providing a smooth experience. High settings drop to 99 FPS average, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. Ultra settings reduce the average to 63 FPS, which is playable but shows the first signs of the GPU struggling.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but requires compromises. Low settings achieve 96 FPS average, which is still fluid. Medium settings produce 76 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, maintaining acceptable frame times. High settings drop to 69 FPS average, which is borderline for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra settings fall to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles significantly. Low settings yield 57 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings drop to 45 FPS average with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS, indicating noticeable stuttering during intense scenes. High settings produce only 41 FPS average, and Ultra settings plummet to 26 FPS average, making the game nearly unplayable at 4K. The data shows that the RX 6600 is not designed for 4K gaming in Greedfall, as even Low settings cannot consistently maintain 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 plays a decisive role in this combo's performance, acting as the primary limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes inadequate at 4K, where the higher memory demands of Greedfall cause frame rates to collapse.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. These clocks allow the RX 6600 to deliver strong performance at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 139 FPS average at 1080p Low settings. However, the 8 GB VRAM capacity is the critical weakness. At 4K Ultra, the game likely exceeds the VRAM buffer, leading to texture streaming issues and the observed 26 FPS average.

The RX 6600's 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs contribute to its 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. These specifications are competitive for the GPU's class, as reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 15,096. However, the GPU's percentile rank of 63 against all GPUs puts it in the middle of the pack, which is consistent with its performance in Greedfall. The data shows that the GPU is well-suited for 1080p gaming, adequate for 1440p with settings compromises, and unsuitable for 4K gaming without significant reductions in quality.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, High settings (99 FPS average) offer the best balance between visual quality and performance. Users seeking maximum smoothness can select Medium settings (109 FPS average) with minimal visual impact, while those prioritizing graphics fidelity can use Ultra settings (63 FPS average) and still maintain playable frame rates.

For 2560x1440, Medium settings (76 FPS average) provide the best experience, as they stay above the 60 FPS threshold while offering decent visual quality. High settings (69 FPS average) are also viable for users willing to accept slightly lower frame rates, but Ultra settings (44 FPS average) should be avoided unless the user prefers visual fidelity over smoothness. Low settings (96 FPS average) are recommended for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that only Low settings (57 FPS average) are worth considering, as they barely reach playable frame rates. Medium settings (45 FPS average) and High settings (41 FPS average) result in noticeable stuttering, while Ultra settings (26 FPS average) are unplayable. The combination of the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus makes 4K gaming a poor experience in Greedfall, and users should either lower their resolution or upgrade their GPU to achieve satisfactory performance at 4K.

The benchmark results indicate that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p with High settings, which delivers 99 FPS average and maintains minimum frame rates above 60 FPS. For 1440p, Medium settings are the safest choice, offering 76 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS. The data clearly shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 provides more than enough CPU performance for Greedfall, but the AMD Radeon RX 6600's limitations at higher resolutions mean that users must carefully balance settings to achieve a smooth experience.