Greedfall

Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on resolution and preset. This analysis examines the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, using measured frame rate data at three resolutions and four quality settings. The combination ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 71st percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 on High settings delivers 94 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080 on High, the combo reaches 136 FPS average, making it suitable for high-refresh monitors. 3840x2160 on High produces 56 FPS average, which is playable but close to the edge of comfort.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High settings?

A: The Ultra preset costs significant performance at every resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra drops to 87 FPS average versus 136 FPS on High, a 36% reduction. At 2560x1440, Ultra yields 60 FPS average versus 94 FPS on High, a 36% reduction. At 3840x2160, Ultra falls to 36 FPS average versus 56 FPS on High, a 36% reduction across the board.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160 on Medium settings, the combo achieves 62 FPS average with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS. Low settings at 4K produce 79 FPS average. High settings at 4K yield 56 FPS average, which is borderline for consistent smoothness.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1920x1080?

A: The measured data shows 191 FPS average on Low, 150 FPS average on Medium (with 128 FPS minimum and 173 FPS maximum), 136 FPS average on High, and 87 FPS average on Ultra. This makes the combo excellent for 1080p gaming, especially on High settings where the framerate comfortably exceeds 120 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it at the 90th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 0.5% higher. The two Intel rivals trail: the Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (0.6% lower) and the Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (0.8% lower).

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011, placing it at the 71st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, scores 25891, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856 (0.6% lower), the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842 (0.7% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740 (1.1% lower). This means the RX 6750 XT slightly outperforms all four closest rivals in aggregate benchmarks.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 24 MB of shared L3 cache, with 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1851 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

In Greedfall, the CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads are more than sufficient for the game's workload, which is typical of an Action RPG from 2019. The lack of hyperthreading (14 threads equal to 14 cores) means each core handles one thread, but the high boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance where it matters. The CPU's Cinebench R23 scores are 32924 for multicore and 4648 for single-core, indicating robust processing power for both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. PassMark single-thread score is 4394, and the multithread score is 38706. The CPU's percentile rank of 90 means it outperforms 90% of all CPUs in the database, giving this combo a solid foundation for Greedfall's AI, physics, and game logic.

The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, which can reduce latency in open-world sections where the game streams assets. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth works with DDR5 memory to feed the CPU and GPU with data. In practice, at lower resolutions like 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more relevant because the GPU can produce frames faster, and the CPU must keep up with draw calls and game state updates. The measured 191 FPS average on Low settings at 1080p shows the CPU is not a limiting factor even at high frame rates. At higher resolutions like 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes, evidenced by the 79 FPS average on Low settings at 4K versus 191 FPS at 1080p on the same settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the combo in the 44th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning about 56% of combos perform better. However, this ranking does not tell the whole story, as it includes extreme configurations with top-tier CPUs and GPUs. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, which is neither a budget compromise nor a high-end enthusiast setup.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests that the processor is above average, but the GPU's 71st percentile ranking is lower, making the GPU the more likely performance limiter in this combo. In Greedfall, the measured frame rates confirm this: at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 36 FPS average, while the CPU would likely handle the game logic without issue. The combo's rank of 1307 out of 2938 indicates it outperforms the median combo, but it is not near the top. For comparison, combos with higher-ranked GPUs would likely achieve higher frame rates at 4K, while combos with lower-ranked CPUs might struggle at 1080p with high refresh rates.

The delta between the CPU's performance and the GPU's performance is notable. The CPU scores 48995 on average benchmarks, while the GPU scores 26011 on average benchmarks. This means the CPU is significantly stronger in raw compute than the GPU is in graphics rendering, which is typical for mid-range GPU pairings. In Greedfall, this imbalance shows up at 4K where the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are stressed by high-resolution textures. The combo rank of 1307 out of 2938 is a reasonable result for this pairing, considering that many combos in the database use higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, which scores just 1.1% lower than the RX 6750 XT in aggregate benchmarks but may have different game-specific performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 191 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suitable for 240 Hz monitors. Medium settings yield 150 FPS average, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, providing a smooth experience with some headroom. High settings result in 136 FPS average, which remains above the 120 FPS threshold for most high-refresh displays. Ultra settings drop to 87 FPS average, which is still playable but represents a significant step down from High. The data shows a clear pattern: each preset step from Low to Ultra reduces performance, but the drop from High to Ultra is the largest, from 136 FPS to 87 FPS, a 49 FPS difference.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales as expected. Low settings produce 132 FPS average, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. Medium settings yield 104 FPS average, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, ensuring consistent frame times. High settings result in 94 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay and close to 100 FPS for a more responsive feel. Ultra settings drop to 60 FPS average, which is exactly at the threshold for playable but lacks the headroom of High settings. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 34 FPS, from 94 to 60 FPS, a 36% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the combo begins to struggle with higher presets. Low settings produce 79 FPS average, which is playable and smooth for 4K. Medium settings yield 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, keeping the experience mostly above 60 FPS. High settings result in 56 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes. Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS average, which is not recommended for a smooth experience. The step from Medium to High at 4K costs 6 FPS, from 62 to 56 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 20 FPS, from 56 to 36 FPS. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being viable only on Low or Medium settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is based on the Navi 22 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 40 ray tracing cores. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The base clock is 2150 MHz, the boost clock is 2600 MHz, and the game clock is 2495 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz, with an effective data rate of 18 Gbps. The GPU's pixel rate is 166.4 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 416.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS.

In Greedfall, the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, as the game from 2019 does not exceed this capacity even at 4K Ultra. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for the game's texture streaming, and the 192-bit bus width provides enough throughput for 1440p and 1080p resolutions. The GPU's percentile rank of 71 means it outperforms 71% of all GPUs in the database, making it a solid mid-range option. Its average benchmark score of 26011 is slightly higher than its nearest rivals, with the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile trailing by 1.1%.

The GPU's performance in Greedfall is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU can push 191 FPS on Low settings, but at 3840x2160, the same settings yield only 79 FPS, showing a 59% reduction in performance due to resolution scaling. The GPU's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is enough for this game, but the 4K Ultra preset at 36 FPS average indicates that the GPU is overburdened by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The 40 ray tracing cores are not utilized in Greedfall, as the game has no ray tracing support, so the GPU's traditional rasterization performance is what matters here.

The GPU's power requirements include a 250 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 600 W, which is reasonable for this performance class. The 12 GB of VRAM is beneficial for future games, but for Greedfall, it provides no advantage over 8 GB cards since the game's VRAM usage is lower. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s is a key factor in the 4K Medium performance of 62 FPS average, as the game's textures at Medium settings are less demanding. Overall, the RX 6750 XT is well-matched to the Core Ultra 5 245 for this title, with the GPU acting as the limiting factor at 4K and the CPU keeping up at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo in Greedfall, the data supports using High settings as the sweet spot. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 136 FPS average, which is smooth and responsive. At 2560x1440, High settings yield 94 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, High settings drop to 56 FPS average, which is borderline, but Medium settings at 4K produce 62 FPS average with a minimum of 53 FPS, making Medium the recommended choice for 4K.

If you prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, Low settings at 1920x1080 provide 191 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive play or high-refresh monitors. However, the visual difference between Low and High in Greedfall is noticeable, and the 55 FPS gap between Low (191 FPS) and High (136 FPS) at 1080p is a reasonable trade-off for better graphics. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 132 FPS average versus 94 FPS on High, a 38 FPS difference, which is also significant. For most players, High settings at 1080p or 1440p will be the best balance, as the frame rates remain above 90 FPS.

Ultra settings are not recommended for this combo in Greedfall. At 1080p, Ultra drops to 87 FPS average, which is playable but not worth the 49 FPS loss from High. At 1440p, Ultra yields 60 FPS average, which is exactly at the threshold but leaves no headroom for dips. At 4K, Ultra produces 36 FPS average, which is not smooth enough for an action RPG where timing matters. Medium settings at 4K are the best option if you must play at that resolution, providing 62 FPS average with a minimum of 53 FPS, which keeps most scenes above 60 FPS.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests using High settings at 2560x1440. This combination yields 94 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS standard, and the visual quality is high without the performance penalty of Ultra. If you have a 1080p monitor, High settings at 136 FPS average are ideal, as they provide a large margin above 60 FPS and look significantly better than Medium (150 FPS) at a modest frame rate cost. The measured minimum frame rates for Medium settings (128 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, 53 FPS at 4K) indicate that the combo maintains consistent performance without major stutters, even when the average frame rate is below 60 FPS at 4K. In summary, prioritize High settings for quality, use Medium for 4K, and avoid Ultra unless you are willing to accept sub-60 FPS performance at 1440p or sub-40 FPS at 4K.