Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S. This combination of a high-end mobile CPU and an integrated-class GPU produces a specific performance profile that shifts depending on the resolution and settings. The data available shows a system that can handle the game at high frame rates in Full HD but struggles to maintain playability at 4K with maximum settings, revealing a clear division of labor between the processor and the graphics solution.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and can boost up to 4.80 GHz. This mobile chip is designed for high-end laptops, as indicated by its 28 W TDP and BGA 2049 socket. For a game like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG with a focus on world simulation and AI-driven NPCs, the CPU's multi-threading capabilities are often crucial for maintaining a stable frame rate, even if the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

The benchmark data for the CPU shows a strong performance profile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and single-core score of 1743 suggest a robust processor capable of handling both heavily threaded tasks and the less parallelizable aspects of game logic. This is corroborated by its PassMark multithread score of 24873. The CPU's percentile rank of 83 versus all CPUs means it outperforms 83% of processors in the database, placing it in a solid upper-mid-range position. Its average benchmark score of 32697 is virtually identical to its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, deltaPct 0.1). This near-identical score suggests that in compute-heavy tasks, these processors are interchangeable, and any performance difference in Greedfall would likely be due to other system factors.

Given that Greedfall is not a CPU-bound title at high resolutions, the Ultra 7 155H is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most of the measured scenarios. The data suggests that at 1080p, where the GPU workload is lighter, the CPU is more than capable of feeding the Radeon 8060S with enough data to reach frame rates as high as 167 FPS on Low settings. The transition from Low to High settings at 1080p only reduces the average FPS from 167 to 119, a 48 FPS drop, which is a relatively small change compared to the scaling seen at 4K. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is not entirely GPU-bound, and the CPU has enough headroom to allow for significant graphical improvements without halving the frame rate. The CPU's role here is to ensure a solid foundation, which it does, but the performance ceiling at higher resolutions will be dictated by the GPU's capabilities.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon 8060S is an integrated GPU (IGP) based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It is part of the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation and features a 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its boost clock is rated at 2900 MHz, which contributes to a theoretical FP32 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS. Crucially, this GPU uses "System Shared" memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all dependent on the system's main memory configuration. This is a fundamental characteristic that influences its performance, as it must share memory bandwidth with the CPU.

Despite being an integrated solution, the Radeon 8060S is surprisingly powerful. Its benchmark scores are high, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 84626 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2162. Its percentile rank of 87 versus all GPUs is impressive, placing it above 87% of all GPUs in the database. The average benchmark score of 55757 puts it in direct competition with discrete graphics cards like the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, deltaPct 0.1) and even the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (56083, deltaPct -0.6). This positioning is remarkable for an IGP and suggests it should handle most games at 1080p with high settings.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes the primary performance limiter as resolution increases. The most telling data point is the 4K Ultra result, where the average FPS drops to 31. This severe drop from the 1080p Ultra score of 76 FPS highlights the GPU's struggle with the memory bandwidth and fill-rate demands of 4K. The shared memory architecture is likely a key factor here; at higher resolutions, the demand for memory bandwidth increases dramatically, and the system-shared memory becomes a bottleneck, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. While the GPU is comparable to a mid-range discrete card in compute benchmarks, the memory system is a differentiator, and the data suggests that this becomes a significant handicap at higher resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides a clear picture of the system's balance. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 167 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 116 FPS, a 30.5% decrease. At 4K, the average FPS falls to 69, a further 40.5% decrease from 1440p. This pattern is consistent with a system that is becoming increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance headroom is sufficient at 1080p, but the GPU workload scales significantly with resolution, making the Radeon 8060S the limiting factor.

This trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The frame rate drops from 76 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS at 1440p (a 30.3% decrease) and then plummets to 31 FPS at 4K (a 41.5% decrease from 1440p). The steep decline at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls below the 30 FPS threshold, is a strong indicator that the GPU is completely overwhelmed. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the GPU's inability to maintain performance suggests that its raw compute power and, more importantly, its memory bandwidth are insufficient for this workload. The data indicates that the Radeon 8060S has a performance ceiling that is reached somewhere between 1440p and 4K on high settings, with 4K Ultra being a significant step too far.

The scaling data also shows that the drop from Medium to High settings has a smaller impact on FPS than the jump from High to Ultra. For instance, at 1440p, the average FPS goes from 91 on Medium to 83 on High (an 8.8% drop), but then falls to 53 on Ultra (a 36.1% drop from High). This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces graphical effects that are particularly taxing on the GPU, likely related to shading and texture quality, which effectively double the workload. The system is a capable 1080p performer with headroom for high refresh rates, a solid 1440p performer on medium to high settings, but not a 4K-capable machine for this title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and the AMD Radeon 8060S ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 57th percentile of all system combinations in the database, meaning it performs better than 57% of the tested systems. This is a respectable ranking, especially considering the GPU is an integrated solution, and it confirms that this combo is a solid mid-to-upper-tier performer for this specific game.

This ranking is somewhat surprising when considering the individual component benchmarks. The CPU and GPU both rank in the 83rd and 87th percentiles against all other components, respectively. However, the combo ranks lower, which indicates that the pairing is not yielding the maximum potential of its parts. This is likely due to the inherent limitations of the shared memory architecture, which can create a bottleneck that neither the CPU nor the GPU can overcome, preventing the system from reaching the performance levels of a discrete GPU/CPU pairing. The combo's rank is a more accurate representation of real-world gaming performance than the sum of its parts, showing that while the components are individually strong, their combined efficiency in a game like Greedfall is moderate.

The fact that this combo is in the top half of all tested systems is a strong statement for an IGP-based laptop. It suggests that the Radeon 8060S is a significant step up from typical integrated graphics, which often find themselves at the bottom of such rankings. However, the large gap between the component percentiles and the combo percentile highlights that for demanding tasks like 4K gaming, the system will not perform like a true high-end discrete GPU setup. The rank of 1672 is a useful benchmark for potential buyers, indicating that this system is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming machine, but it will not be a top-tier performer for 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. The benchmark data shows that at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS is only 31, which is below the generally accepted 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K with Low settings, the system only reaches an average of 69 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming is not a strength of this combo.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a high refresh rate?

A: At 1920x1080, the system can achieve a 119 FPS average on High settings and 167 FPS on Low settings. This makes 1080p the optimal resolution for taking advantage of high refresh rate displays, as the frame rates are well above the 60 FPS threshold and approach 144 Hz territory on lower settings.

Q: How much of a performance hit is there from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 119 at 1920x1080 to 83 at 2560x1440, and then to 49 at 3840x2160. This represents a 30% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 59% decrease from 1080p to 4K, showing a steep performance cliff as resolution increases.

Q: How does the Radeon 8060S's performance compare to a discrete GPU?

A: Based on its average benchmark score, the Radeon 8060S is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, with a deltaPct of 0.1. It also ranks near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, which has a deltaPct of -0.6, indicating they have similar average scores, though real-world game performance can vary.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance cost?

A: The data suggests it is not for this game. At 1440p, switching from High to Ultra drops the average FPS from 83 to 53, a 36% decrease. At 4K, Ultra drops the frame rate to 31 FPS, which is often considered unplayable. The visual improvement from High to Ultra is typically less impactful than the performance hit.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, which is virtually identical to its rivals. It is 0% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600T, 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, and 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, indicating they are all in the same performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance envelope. The system was tested at three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) across four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra).

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. The average FPS for Low settings is 167, Medium is 131, High is 119, and Ultra is 76. The Medium preset also has a recorded minimum FPS of 112 and a maximum of 151, showing a consistent performance window. All other presets at this resolution do not have min/max data, but the averages indicate a very playable experience, especially on Low and Medium.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains respectable. The average FPS for Low settings is 116, Medium is 91, High is 83, and Ultra is 53. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 77 and a maximum of 105. This resolution is a good balance between visual quality and performance, with High settings providing a solid 83 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle. The average FPS for Low settings is 69, Medium is 54, High is 49, and Ultra is 31. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 46 and a maximum of 62. The Ultra preset's 31 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and even the High preset's 49 FPS average is not ideal for a fast-paced action RPG. This data confirms that 4K is only playable on the Low or Medium presets, and even then, it is not a high-refresh-rate experience.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings preset for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 8060S combination depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p, the High preset is the recommended choice for the best overall experience. It achieves an average of 119 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and provides a smooth, responsive experience. While the Medium preset offers a higher average of 131 FPS, the jump to High provides a significant visual upgrade for a relatively small performance cost of 12 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 76 FPS, is also playable, but the visual gains over High are marginal and not worth the 36% performance drop.

For 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best balance. It delivers an average of 91 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution. The High preset is also viable at 83 FPS, but if you prefer a higher frame rate, the Medium preset is a good choice. The Ultra preset, at 53 FPS, is on the edge of playability and is not recommended if you want a consistently smooth experience, as the minimum FPS is not recorded but is likely lower. The data suggests that Medium or High at 1440p is the sweet spot for this system.

For 4K, the data indicates that only the Low preset is recommended for a playable experience, with an average of 69 FPS. The Medium preset, at 54 FPS, is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets, at 49 and 31 FPS respectively, are not recommended. Given the high performance cost at this resolution, the best experience would be to play at 1080p or 1440p with higher settings, rather than sacrificing quality for 4K resolution. If 4K is a must, the Low preset is the only way to achieve a frame rate that is consistently above 60 FPS.