Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a mid-pack result in Greedfall, ranking 1555th out of 2938 tested combinations. That places this combo in the 47th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings measured for this game, meaning slightly more than half of the tested configurations outperform it. The ranking is a composite outcome, reflecting how the 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake processor and the Ada Lovelace-based GPU interact specifically within Greedfall’s engine. Given the CPU’s high standing in general benchmarks — its 89th percentile versus all CPUs — and the GPU’s more modest 61st percentile versus all GPUs, the data suggests the graphics card is the primary constraint on this combo’s overall position. The Core Ultra 5 235’s average benchmark score of 46062 places it within 0.1 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and 0.2 percent of the AMD EPYC 4364P, indicating strong raw compute for a desktop part. However, Greedfall’s measured FPS across resolutions shows that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors as resolution climbs, which likely drags the combo rank down from what the CPU alone might achieve. The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals are all within 0.2 percent, so the processor is not the differentiator here; instead, the GPU’s bandwidth and capacity dictate how far this combo can stretch in a demanding Action RPG.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 1555 out of 2938 tested combos positions this hardware pairing in the lower-middle segment of the database’s Greedfall results. This is not a failure — the combo still delivers playable frame rates at most settings — but it clearly trails configurations built around higher-tier GPUs. The data implies that the RTX 4060, despite being a current-generation part, is not optimized for the heavy visual workloads Greedfall presents at 4K. At 1080p, the combo achieves 180 FPS on Low and 128 FPS on High, which would suggest a much higher rank if that were the only resolution considered. But the database ranks combos across all tested scenarios, and the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS pulls the average down substantially. The CPU’s percentile standing — 89th versus all CPUs — is far above the GPU’s 61st percentile versus all GPUs, reinforcing that the pairing is unbalanced for this title. When compared to other combos in the same rank vicinity, the Core Ultra 5 235’s nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, Intel Core i9-13900HX, AMD EPYC 4364P) all have average scores within 0.2 percent, yet those CPUs are often paired with more powerful graphics cards in real-world systems. This combo’s rank reflects the GPU bottleneck more than CPU capability. The takeaway: if the goal is a high rank in Greedfall, the RTX 4060 holds this processor back, particularly in the 4K Ultra preset where the frame rate dips below 35 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 18,900 million transistors packed into a 159 mm² die. Its memory configuration — 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus — provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical figure for understanding Greedfall’s performance ceiling. The GPU’s boost clock runs at 2460 MHz, with a base clock of 1830 MHz, and memory at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These clocks are respectable for a 115 W part, but the narrow memory bus becomes evident in the measured FPS scaling. At 1080p Medium, the combo hits 141 FPS, but dropping to 4K Medium yields only 58 FPS — a 59 percent reduction. That steep decline is characteristic of a GPU where bandwidth per pixel decreases as resolution grows. The RTX 4060’s 3072 shading units and 96 TMUs process geometry efficiently, yet the 48 ROPs limit fill-rate-heavy scenes at high resolutions. In Greedfall, which features dense environments and complex lighting, the 4K High result of 53 FPS and 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS illustrate how the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit interface struggle to maintain consistent throughput. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 19545 places it at the 61st percentile, with rivals like the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Radeon 780M (17588, deltaPct 0.3) showing how close the RTX 4060 is to older or integrated parts in raw compute — though those rivals lack the RT and tensor cores that this GPU brings. For Greedfall specifically, the data indicates the GPU’s role is to deliver solid 1080p performance but to cap the combo at roughly 60 FPS in 4K High, which is a playable but not smooth experience for a fast-paced Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 180 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 125 FPS (a 30.6 percent decrease); at 4K Low, it falls to 74 FPS (a 40.8 percent decrease from 1440p). This scaling is steeper than expected for a purely CPU-limited scenario, confirming that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component. For the Medium preset, the numbers are 141 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K — with the 1440p to 4K drop (40.8 percent) mirroring the Low preset’s decline. The High preset shows 128 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K, where the 1440p-to-4K reduction is 40.4 percent. The Ultra preset is the most punishing: 82 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. Here, the 1080p-to-1440p drop is 30.5 percent, and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 40.4 percent. The consistency of the 40 percent decline between 1440p and 4K across all presets is a strong indicator that memory bandwidth is saturated. The RTX 4060’s 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is fixed, and as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, the GPU cannot compensate with higher clocks because the boost clock is already at 2460 MHz. The Core Ultra 5 235, with its 14 cores and 24 MB L3 cache, is not the bottleneck here — its PassMark multithread score of 37816 and single-thread score of 4516 are more than sufficient for Greedfall’s AI and physics at any resolution. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect smaller FPS gaps between 1440p and 4K, since the GPU would have headroom. The data shows the opposite: the FPS drops are large and uniform, pointing squarely at the GPU. For users targeting 4K, this combo requires dropping to Low settings (74 FPS) or accepting the sub-60 FPS of High (53 FPS), which is a notable compromise for a game released in 2019.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 128 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed, while Ultra drops to 82 FPS — still playable but with diminishing returns for the visual uplift. The Medium preset at 141 FPS offers a 10 percent improvement over High, but the visual difference between Medium and High in Greedfall is often noticeable in texture detail and shadow quality. For 1080p users, High is the recommended balance, as it stays well above 60 FPS and provides the full visual experience without the performance hit of Ultra. At 1440p, the High preset yields 89 FPS, which is excellent for a 144Hz monitor, while Medium hits 98 FPS and Low reaches 125 FPS. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is borderline — it dips below 60 FPS, which can cause stutter on standard 60Hz displays. For 1440p, High is again the sweet spot, offering 89 FPS with solid fidelity. The 4K situation is more constrained. The Medium preset produces 58 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that stays near playable territory. High drops to 53 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS, which is not suitable for action gameplay. Low at 4K achieves 74 FPS, but the visual downgrade is severe. For 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains an average above 55 FPS while retaining enough detail to be enjoyable. The measured minimum of 50 FPS at 4K Medium suggests occasional dips during combat, but the 58 FPS average keeps the experience fluid. Across all resolutions, avoiding Ultra is advisable with this combo, as the 34 FPS at 4K Ultra and 57 FPS at 1440p Ultra indicate that the RTX 4060 lacks the fill rate for maximum settings. The data supports a High preset for 1080p and 1440p, and Medium for 4K, as the optimal configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Greedfall?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1555th out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all configurations measured for this game.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, which is 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030) and 0.2 percent ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970), while sitting 0.1 percent behind the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in Greedfall?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. The RTX 4060’s 61st percentile versus all GPUs, combined with the CPU’s 89th percentile, shows that the graphics card bottlenecks performance, especially at 4K where FPS drops by roughly 40 percent from 1440p across all presets.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 4K provides an average of 58 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, making it the only 4K setting that stays above 55 FPS on average. High drops to 53 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS, which is not recommended for action gameplay.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo achieves 128 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. This represents a 58.5 percent reduction from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the GPU’s bandwidth limitations at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. This narrow bus is the likely cause of the steep FPS drops at 4K, as the GPU cannot move enough data per second to feed the higher pixel count.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. These specifications place it in the upper echelon of desktop processors, as evidenced by its 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs. In Greedfall, which is an Action RPG with complex AI routines and physics, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, character interactions, and world simulation. The Core Ultra 5 235’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and single-core score of 2085 indicate strong parallel and sequential processing capabilities. The PassMark single-thread score of 4516 is particularly relevant for Greedfall, as many game engines rely on a few heavily threaded tasks. The CPU’s nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (avgScore 46030, deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Core i9-13900HX (avgScore 46098, deltaPct -0.1) — show that this chip is competitive with high-end mobile and desktop parts. However, in the measured FPS data, the CPU does not appear to be the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 180 FPS, which is high but not exceptional for a modern processor; further gains would require a faster GPU. The CPU’s 14 threads are sufficient to keep the RTX 4060 fed at 1080p, as evidenced by the 128 FPS High result. At 4K, the CPU’s load decreases relative to the GPU, so its performance margin becomes irrelevant. The memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for Greedfall’s asset streaming, though not a defining factor given the GPU’s limitations. Overall, the Core Ultra 5 235 provides ample processing power for this game, but its contribution to the combo’s FPS is capped by the graphics card. If this CPU were paired with a higher-tier GPU, the combo rank would likely improve significantly, as the processor’s 89th percentile standing suggests it can handle more demanding graphics workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings, providing a comprehensive view of this combo’s performance in Greedfall.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the High preset averages 53 FPS. The Low preset averages 74 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. The Medium preset averages 58 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 34 FPS, the lowest of all measured rows. These numbers show that 4K requires significant settings compromises; even Low only reaches 74 FPS, and the jump from Low to Medium costs 16 FPS (21.6 percent). The Ultra preset at 34 FPS is nearly unplayable for an action game, indicating that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus cannot handle maximum detail at 4K.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the High preset averages 89 FPS. Low averages 125 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS (with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 113), and Ultra averages 57 FPS. The 1440p results are more balanced: High provides a comfortable 89 FPS, which is smooth on most displays. The Medium preset’s minimum of 83 FPS ensures no major stutters, while Ultra at 57 FPS is borderline but still within playable range for slower-paced sections. The drop from Low to High is 36 FPS (28.8 percent), and from High to Ultra is 32 FPS (36.0 percent), showing a consistent performance cost for each settings tier.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the High preset averages 128 FPS. Low averages 180 FPS, Medium averages 141 FPS (with a minimum of 120 and maximum of 163), and Ultra averages 82 FPS. The 1080p results are the strongest for this combo, with High exceeding 120 FPS and Low reaching 180 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 120 FPS ensures a consistently smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is still playable, but the 46 FPS gap between High and Ultra (35.9 percent) suggests that the Ultra preset adds visual features that heavily tax the GPU. The 1080p Low result of 180 FPS indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution, as the frame rate is well above what most displays can show.

Comparing across resolutions, the Medium preset shows the following scaling: 141 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 43 FPS (30.5 percent), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 40 FPS (40.8 percent). The High preset scales from 128 to 89 to 53 FPS, with a 39 FPS drop (30.5 percent) from 1080p to 1440p and a 36 FPS drop (40.4 percent) from 1440p to 4K. The Ultra preset goes from 82 to 57 to 34 FPS, with a 25 FPS drop (30.5 percent) and a 23 FPS drop (40.4 percent). The Low preset scales from 180 to 125 to 74 FPS, with a 55 FPS drop (30.6 percent) and a 51 FPS drop (40.8 percent). This consistent pattern across all settings — roughly 30 percent reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 40 percent from 1440p to 4K — is a hallmark of GPU memory bandwidth limitation. The RTX 4060’s 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is the same regardless of resolution, but the pixel count at 4K is 4 times that of 1080p, so the GPU must process more data per second. The 40 percent drop between 1440p and 4K is larger than the 30 percent drop between 1080p and 1440p, which aligns with the fact that 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p, but the GPU’s memory system becomes more strained as the fill rate demands increase. The measured data leaves little ambiguity: this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, capable at 1440p, and only marginal at 4K with reduced settings.