Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, though 4K Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits. The measured data shows a clear performance hierarchy across the three resolutions and four quality presets tested.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal balance of visual fidelity and frame rate is found at High settings for most users. At 1920x1080, High produces a 126 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay in an Action RPG. Moving to 2560x1440, High still delivers a very playable 88 FPS average. This preset offers a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates that are well above playable thresholds in both of the most common gaming resolutions.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, the Medium preset at 139 FPS is a strong choice, as it bridges the gap between High and Low while staying above the 120 FPS mark. The data shows that the step from Medium to High costs 13 FPS at 1080p (139 to 126), which is a modest penalty for improved visuals. At 1440p, the same transition costs 8 FPS (96 to 88), indicating that the GPU handles the added load efficiently at lower pixel counts.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for general play. The frame rate drops to 81 FPS at 1080p and 56 FPS at 1440p. While 81 FPS is still technically playable, the 25 FPS drop from High to Ultra at 1080p represents a significant performance hit for what is often a marginal visual improvement in this title. At 4K, Ultra falls to 33 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience.

The Low preset is only advisable for maximum frame rates. It yields 177 FPS at 1080p and 123 FPS at 1440p. These numbers are useful for competitive play or for users with 240Hz displays, but the visual compromise is substantial. For 4K owners, Medium at 58 FPS is the only sensible preset, as Low (73 FPS) looks poor and High (52 FPS) is close to the edge of acceptability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H features 16 cores and 22 threads, a configuration that provides ample parallelism for the game's logic and AI systems. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz offer strong single-thread performance, which is critical for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency during asset streaming and world traversal.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 155H scores 15,028 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,743 points in single-core. These scores place the CPU in the 83rd percentile among all tested processors. Its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark score are the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct 0.1), indicating that the 155H sits at the top of its performance class. The Passmark multi-thread score of 24,873 and single-thread score of 3,468 further confirm its balanced capabilities.

The measured results in Greedfall suggest that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K follows the expected pattern of GPU-bound performance, with the average FPS dropping as pixel count increases. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (126 FPS) to 1440p (88 FPS) represents a 30% reduction, while the move to 4K (52 FPS) is another 41% reduction. This scaling is characteristic of a system where the GPU is the limiting factor. The 155H's 22 threads ensure that background tasks and game engine threads do not starve the main rendering threads, contributing to the stable minimum FPS observed at Medium settings (118 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, 49 FPS at 4K).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Greedfall at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the playable frame rates up to High settings at 1440p. The GPU's 6,144 shading units and 48 RT cores deliver substantial raw compute power, with a peak FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS.

The RTX 5070's clock profile shows a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz. This 187 MHz boost overhead indicates good thermal headroom for sustained gaming loads. The GPU's 250 W TDP is paired with a dual-slot cooler and a 600 W suggested PSU, which are standard requirements for this performance class. In the Passmark G3D benchmark, the RTX 5070 scores 29,137, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in aggregate score are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (deltaPct 0.8).

The measured frame rates show the GPU's scaling behavior. At 1080p, the RTX 5070 is clearly over-provisioned, delivering 177 FPS at Low and 126 FPS at High. The GPU's utilization likely drops at these frame rates, but the performance is smooth. At 1440p, the GPU is more evenly matched, with High settings producing 88 FPS. The 4K results reveal the GPU's limitations: High settings yield 52 FPS, and Ultra drops to 33 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM buffer does not appear to cause a capacity issue at 4K, as the frame rate drop from High to Ultra (52 to 33) is consistent with an increase in shader complexity rather than a memory bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 2044th out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places the combo in the 45th percentile of all tested systems, which is a modest ranking considering the individual components' high percentiles (CPU at 83rd, GPU at 82nd). The discrepancy suggests that Greedfall may not be fully utilizing the strengths of either component, or that the game's engine has a performance ceiling that this pairing quickly reaches.

The ranking indicates that while this combo is far from the bottom of the pack, it is not among the top performers for this specific title. Many other CPU-GPU pairings, likely with higher-end desktop components, achieve better results. However, the data shows that the combo's performance is consistent with its hardware tier. The 155H is a mobile processor, and the RTX 5070 is a mainstream desktop GPU, so a mid-pack ranking is expected. The measured FPS data confirms that the combo is capable of delivering a good experience in most scenarios, even if it does not top the charts.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings provides an 88 FPS average, which balances visual quality with smooth performance. At 1920x1080, High delivers 126 FPS, but the extra pixel density at 1440p is beneficial for an Action RPG.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K, the Medium preset produces a 58 FPS average, which is playable. High settings drop to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33 FPS. Users should stick to Medium or High at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32,697, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662, deltaPct 0.1). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.4%.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 a good match for this CPU?

A: The data suggests yes. The GPU's benchmark percentile (82nd) is closely matched to the CPU's (83rd), and the measured FPS scaling across resolutions is smooth and predictable. There is no evidence of a significant bottleneck from either component.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 96 FPS (177 Low vs 81 Ultra). At 1440p, the gap is 67 FPS (123 Low vs 56 Ultra). At 4K, the gap narrows to 40 FPS (73 Low vs 33 Ultra), indicating that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2044th out of 3703 tested combinations. This places it in the middle of the field, which is consistent with its mobile CPU and mainstream desktop GPU configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 177 FPS. This is the fastest preset, suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.
• Medium: Average 139 FPS, with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 160 FPS. The minimum frame rate is solid, indicating good frame pacing.
• High: Average 126 FPS. This preset offers the best balance of visuals and performance for most users.
• Ultra: Average 81 FPS. A significant drop from High, indicating that the Ultra preset is computationally expensive.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 123 FPS. Still very fast, but the 54 FPS drop from 1080p Low shows the impact of increased pixel count.
• Medium: Average 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS. The minimum is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.
• High: Average 88 FPS. This is the recommended preset for 1440p, offering a strong frame rate with high visual fidelity.
• Ultra: Average 56 FPS. Playable, but close to the edge; users may notice occasional stutter in busy scenes.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 73 FPS. The only 4K preset that is comfortably above 60 FPS, but the visual compromise is severe.
• Medium: Average 58 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. The minimum is below 60 FPS, but the average is playable.
• High: Average 52 FPS. This is a playable but not ideal experience; users may need to accept some frame drops.
• Ultra: Average 33 FPS. This is not a smooth experience and should be avoided for regular play.