Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a striking performance profile in Greedfall, one that is heavily dictated by graphics settings and resolution. The dataset reveals a combination capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p, but one that also demonstrates a steep performance cliff at 4K with maximum settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, contextualizes the component roles, and explains how this specific pairing ranks among the 3,703 tested combinations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for this combination in Greedfall clearly indicates that the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 178 FPS, which is 84 FPS higher than the Ultra preset’s 114 FPS average. This gap widens at higher resolutions; at 2560x1440, High produces 123 FPS compared to Ultra’s 79 FPS, and at 3840x2160, High achieves 74 FPS versus Ultra’s 47 FPS. The High preset consistently maintains playable framerates even at 4K, whereas Ultra drops below the 60 FPS threshold at that resolution.

The Medium preset is the second-best option, providing a modest uplift over High. At 1080p, Medium averages 196 FPS (18 FPS higher than High), at 1440p it averages 136 FPS (13 FPS higher), and at 4K it averages 81 FPS (7 FPS higher). While Medium offers higher raw numbers, the jump from High to Medium is smaller than the jump from Ultra to High, suggesting diminishing returns in visual quality relative to the FPS gain. For users prioritizing maximum smoothness over fidelity, Medium is the recommended choice.

The Low preset yields the highest framerates but sacrifices visual quality. At 1080p, Low reaches 250 FPS, at 1440p it hits 173 FPS, and at 4K it maintains 103 FPS. These numbers are impressive, but the gap between Low and Medium (54 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, 22 FPS at 4K) indicates that Medium provides a substantially better visual experience for a relatively modest FPS cost. The Ultra preset is only advisable for users with 1080p displays who prioritize image quality over framerate, as its 114 FPS average at that resolution is still fluid, but the 47 FPS average at 4K is not suitable for fast-paced action.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications are central to interpreting the Greedfall results. The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Greedfall at any tested setting, meaning VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in the measured FPS differences.

The GPU’s clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The boost clock is the relevant figure for sustained gaming loads, and it allows the RTX 4090 to maintain high throughput. The chip itself is the AD102, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, containing 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. The sheer size and complexity of this GPU explain its commanding performance lead in the benchmark rows.

The data shows that the RTX 4090 is clearly the performance ceiling in this system. The FPS differences between settings at a fixed resolution are far larger than the differences between resolutions at a fixed setting, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. For example, at 1080p, moving from Low (250 FPS) to Ultra (114 FPS) costs 136 FPS, while moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low only costs 147 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s raw compute power is being taxed by both resolution and settings, but the settings have a more pronounced effect on the framerate.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop is heavily influenced by the selected preset. For the High preset, the average framerate falls from 178 FPS at 1080p to 123 FPS at 1440p (a 55 FPS drop) and then to 74 FPS at 4K (a 49 FPS drop from 1440p). This linear degradation suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the workload scales with pixel count.

The Ultra preset shows a more dramatic cliff. At 1080p, it achieves 114 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 79 FPS (a 35 FPS loss), and at 4K it plummets to 47 FPS (a 32 FPS loss from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Ultra result, indicating that the RTX 4090’s capabilities are being exhausted by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings.

For the Low preset, the scaling is more forgiving. The framerate goes from 250 FPS at 1080p to 173 FPS at 1440p and 103 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result, which underscores the fact that Greedfall’s settings have a larger impact on performance than resolution alone. The data suggests that the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, is able to feed the GPU adequately at lower settings, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a combo rank of 837 out of 3,703 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places it in the top 23% of all pairings, which is a strong result but not a top-tier one. The rank is likely held back by the CPU, as the RTX 4090 is one of the most powerful GPUs available, but the Core Ultra 7 155H is a mobile-oriented processor.

The CPU’s benchmark percentile is 83rd among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,697. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32,707, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662 (0.1% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32,750 (0.2% faster). These results show that the Core Ultra 7 155H is competitive with mid-range desktop and high-end mobile chips, but it is not a flagship part.

The GPU’s percentile is 88th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60,326 (0% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140 (0.3% slower). The RTX 4090 is clearly a top-tier GPU, but its performance in Greedfall is capped by the CPU’s ability to keep up with it in certain scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is designed for mobile workloads, with a TDP of 28 W, but it still delivers solid multi-threaded performance.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU’s role is less critical than the GPU’s, but it still influences the results. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low, the framerate reaches 250 FPS, which is a high enough value that the CPU could become a bottleneck if the GPU were faster. However, the RTX 4090 is not being fully utilized at these settings, as evidenced by the fact that the framerate drops significantly when moving from Low to Ultra at the same resolution.

The CPU’s Cinebench scores provide context: a multi-core score of 15,028 in R23 and 8,754 in R20, with single-core scores of 1,743 and 1,235 respectively. These numbers indicate that the CPU is capable of handling game logic and physics without becoming a limiting factor at the tested settings. The Passmark multi-thread score of 24,873 supports this conclusion, as it shows strong parallel processing capabilities.

The lack of min FPS data for many of the measured rows (only the Medium preset has min and max values) makes it difficult to assess frame pacing issues. However, the Medium preset shows a min FPS of 167 at 1080p and 116 at 1440p, which are well above playable thresholds. This suggests that the CPU is not causing stutters or severe frame drops in the tested scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that the High preset at 3840x2160 (74 FPS) and the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 (79 FPS) both exceed 60 FPS. For a 4K display, High is the recommended setting, while for 1440p, Ultra is achievable.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 250 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 114 FPS. This represents a 136 FPS difference, meaning Low is approximately 2.2 times faster than Ultra.

*Q: Does the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM cause any limitations in Greedfall?*

A: No, the memory configuration is not a limiting factor. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6X with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth exceeds the requirements of Greedfall at all tested settings, as evidenced by the consistent performance scaling based on settings rather than memory capacity.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32,697. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32,707 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is 0.2% faster and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.4% slower.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: The measured data shows an average of 47 FPS for the Ultra preset at 3840x2160. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended for smooth gameplay, though it may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration.

*Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems in Greedfall?*

A: This combination ranks 837th out of 3,703 tested combos, placing it in the top 23% of all pairings. The rank is strong, but not exceptional, due to the mobile CPU limiting the desktop-class GPU’s full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 74 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 103 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 81 | 69 | 93 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 47 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 123 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 173 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 136 | 116 | 156 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 79 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 178 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 250 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 196 | 167 | 226 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 114 | — | — |

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max FPS measurements, providing a frame window of 167–226 at 1080p, 116–156 at 1440p, and 69–93 at 4K. These ranges indicate that the Medium preset offers the most stable frame delivery, with the gap between min and max FPS being relatively narrow. The other presets lack this data, but their averages are sufficient to draw conclusions about their relative performance.

At 4K, the spread between the lowest and highest presets is significant. The Low preset (103 FPS) is more than double the Ultra preset (47 FPS), demonstrating that Greedfall’s Ultra settings impose a severe penalty on the RTX 4090. The High preset at 4K (74 FPS) is the only other option that maintains a smooth experience, while Medium (81 FPS) is also viable. At 1440p, all presets except Ultra exceed 120 FPS, with Low reaching 173 FPS and Medium at 136 FPS. At 1080p, the Low preset’s 250 FPS is the only result above 200 FPS, but High (178 FPS) and Medium (196 FPS) are both well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold.