Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, places specific demands on hardware that are clearly illustrated by the benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination. The measured frames per second across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p, but which becomes increasingly constrained as pixel count and graphical fidelity rise. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, scaling behavior, and optimal settings based solely on the provided measured data.

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 mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz can boost up to 4.80 GHz, which provides a substantial amount of single-thread headroom for game logic and physics. In synthetic workloads, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a single-core score of 1743. This places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong general-purpose performance. Its Passmark single-thread score of 3468 is the same as its singlethread score, confirming consistent performance across different test suites.

For a game like Greedfall, which is an Action RPG with complex world simulation and AI routines, the CPU's thread count and clock speed are both relevant. The 22 threads allow the engine to distribute background tasks such as NPC pathfinding and world streaming across multiple cores. The high boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures that the primary game thread, which is often the bottleneck in such titles, can execute quickly. In the measured data, the CPU's capability is most evident at 1080p with Low settings, where the system achieves 156 average FPS, a frame rate that suggests the processor is not the limiting factor at these settings. The processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, with average benchmark scores of 32707 and 32812 respectively, showing the Core Ultra 7 155H is within 0.4% of these alternatives in synthetic tests.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support provide a solid foundation for game data access. While the TDP of 28 W indicates a power-efficient design, the performance data shows that this efficiency does not come at the cost of raw capability. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 71, which is a 54.5% reduction from the Low setting result. This drop pattern suggests that as settings increase, the load shifts more toward the GPU, but the CPU must still maintain a certain level of frame pacing. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 24873 and physics score of 1727 further corroborate its ability to handle the computational overhead of a dense RPG environment without becoming a severe bottleneck.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the graphics component in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. This memory configuration is critical for Greedfall, as the game's texture-heavy environments and detailed character models require substantial video memory. The RTX 5060's 3840 shading units and 120 tensor cores are designed for modern rendering workloads, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity can become a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

In the measured data, the GPU's performance is the dominant variable at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is just 29, which is a significant drop from the 64 FPS seen at 4K Low. This 54.7% reduction in performance when moving from Low to Ultra settings at the same resolution highlights the GPU's struggle to maintain frame rates as shader complexity and memory pressure increase. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20891 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 place it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, showing it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550, with average scores of 26401 and 26421 respectively, indicating the RTX 5060 is within 0.3% of these competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

The 8 GB VRAM is a notable constraint in this analysis. At 1440p Ultra, the average FPS is 49, and at 1080p Ultra it is 71. The substantial gap between Ultra and High settings at 1440p (49 FPS vs 77 FPS) suggests that the Ultra preset may be exceeding the memory capacity or fill rate capabilities of the GPU. The GPU's pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p gaming, but they become stressed at 4K, where the number of pixels to process quadruples compared to 1080p. The data shows that the RTX 5060 is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but its limitations are clearly visible at 4K Ultra.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS starts at 111 at 1080p, drops to 77 at 1440p, and further decreases to 46 at 4K. This represents a 30.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 58.6% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe but still significant. The system achieves 156 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 30.8% from 1080p to 1440p, and 59.0% from 1080p to 4K. This consistency in percentage drops across different settings suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily a GPU-bound phenomenon. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS drops at lower resolutions where the CPU has to work harder to feed the GPU.

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is well-suited to handle the frame generation demands at all tested resolutions. Even at 4K Low, the CPU can maintain a 64 FPS average, which is above the threshold for playable frame rates. The limiting component in this system is clearly the RTX 5060, particularly at 4K Ultra where the average FPS falls to 29. This is corroborated by the fact that the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 72, which is higher than the average FPS at 4K Medium (51 FPS). The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are likely the culprits, as higher resolutions require more memory bandwidth to access textures efficiently. The scaling behavior suggests that for optimal performance, users should prioritize resolution over settings, as lowering settings at a given resolution provides diminishing returns compared to dropping to a lower resolution.

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

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of system performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 156, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU and GPU are both operating well below their limits. Medium settings yield 122 average FPS with a minimum of 104 and maximum of 141, providing a smooth experience for most displays. High settings reduce the average to 111 FPS, while Ultra settings bring it down to 71 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1080p is 40 FPS, which is a 36% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset has a significant performance cost.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings produce 108 average FPS, which is still very playable for competitive or fast-paced action. Medium settings average 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 98, ensuring a stable experience on 144Hz monitors. High settings average 77 FPS, which is below the 85 FPS of Medium but still acceptable. Ultra settings at 1440p are noticeably demanding, with an average of 49 FPS. This is a 36.4% drop from the 77 FPS at High settings, indicating that the Ultra preset at 1440p is not ideal for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 64 FPS, which is the only preset at 4K that provides a consistently playable experience. Medium settings average 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 and maximum of 58, which can result in noticeable stuttering in demanding scenes. High settings average 46 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. Ultra settings at 4K are the worst performer, with an average of just 29 FPS, making this configuration unsuitable for serious gaming. The data shows that the RTX 5060 is simply not powerful enough to handle 4K Ultra settings in Greedfall, and even 4K High is marginal. Users seeking 4K gameplay would need to rely on Low or Medium settings to achieve playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 2454 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 66.3rd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it performs better than the majority of combinations but is far from the top tier. The rank of 2454 suggests that there are 1249 combos that perform better than this one, which is a significant number. This ranking is likely influenced by the GPU's 8 GB VRAM limitation, as many higher-ranked combos would feature GPUs with more memory and higher bandwidth.

The ranking is also contextualized by the individual component benchmarks. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs is higher than the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for Greedfall. The combo's rank of 2454 out of 3703 is consistent with a mid-range system that can handle most games at 1080p and 1440p but will struggle at 4K. In the context of the 3703 tested combos, this system is in the top 66% but not in the top half. For a game like Greedfall, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this rank indicates that the system is adequate but not exceptional.

The data does not provide specific comparisons to other combos' FPS, so the ranking must be interpreted relative to the overall distribution. The fact that the combo is in the 66th percentile means that it outperforms about two-thirds of tested systems. This is a respectable position, especially considering that many of the combos above it likely feature desktop-class GPUs with higher power envelopes. The combo rank is a single data point, but it aligns with the measured FPS data, which shows strong 1080p performance, acceptable 1440p performance, and weak 4K performance.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, High settings with an average of 111 FPS provide an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The 111 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold and is suitable for high refresh rate monitors. Medium settings at 122 FPS are also viable, but the 11 FPS gain over High is not worth the visual quality reduction. Ultra settings at 71 FPS are playable but represent a 36% drop from High, which may not be worthwhile for the marginal visual improvements.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings with an average of 85 FPS and a minimum of 72 FPS provide the best experience. This preset ensures that the frame rate never drops below 72 FPS, which is smooth on most displays. High settings at 77 FPS are also acceptable, but the 8 FPS difference between Medium and High is smaller than the 36% drop from High to Ultra. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS is not recommended for 1440p as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and will result in noticeable judder. For users prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate, High is the maximum recommended setting at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, Low settings with an average of 64 FPS are the only playable option. Medium settings at 51 FPS are borderline, and High at 46 FPS is likely to cause visible stuttering. Ultra settings at 29 FPS are unusable for action gameplay. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or consider running the game at 1440p with higher settings. The data clearly shows that this system is not designed for 4K gaming with any level of visual quality. The best overall experience is achieved at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, depending on the user's monitor resolution and preference for frame rate versus detail.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this system in Greedfall?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 at High settings provides the best balance, with an average FPS of 111. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium settings at 85 average FPS is the recommended choice. 4K is only playable at Low settings with 64 average FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 111 at 1080p High to 46 at 4K High. This represents a 58.6% reduction in performance, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the increase in pixel count.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H a bottleneck for the RTX 5060?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 156 average FPS, which is very high. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and high single-core performance support its ability to keep pace with the GPU.

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, the measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 29, which is not playable. The RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are insufficient for this resolution and settings combination.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium settings average 85 FPS, while High settings average 77 FPS. The difference is 8 FPS or approximately 9.4%, making Medium the better choice for a smoother experience.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 2454 out of 3703 tested combinations for Greedfall, placing it in the 66th percentile. It outperforms about two-thirds of tested systems but is not in the top tier due to GPU limitations.