Greedfall

The AMD Radeon 880M integrated GPU paired with the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H produces a playable but constrained experience in Greedfall, with the data showing that this combo ranks near the bottom of all tested configurations. Across all measured resolutions, the integrated graphics solution is the clear limiting factor, as frame rates drop dramatically when moving from 1080p to 4K. The benchmark results indicate that this system is only viable at lower resolutions and settings, with the 1080p Low preset being the only configuration that consistently delivers smooth performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 71 FPS, which is the highest score recorded across all tests. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 49 FPS, a reduction of roughly 31%. At 4K (3840x2160) with Low settings, the average falls to 29 FPS, representing a further 41% decline from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU's fill rate and pixel throughput are being saturated, as the Radeon 880M's 16 ROPs and 46.40 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient for high-resolution rendering.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, the average is 56 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. Dropping to 1440p reduces the average to 39 FPS, with minimums at 33 FPS and maximums at 44 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average plummets to 23 FPS, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings is a 59% performance loss, indicating that the GPU is heavily bound by memory bandwidth and shading throughput rather than CPU limitations.

High settings follow the same trajectory: 51 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. The resolution scaling here shows a 59% drop from 1080p to 4K, nearly identical to the Medium preset's scaling. This consistency across presets strongly suggests that the limiting component is the GPU's raw processing power, not the game's engine or the CPU. The Ultra preset is the least playable, with 32 FPS at 1080p, 22 FPS at 1440p, and a mere 13 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is essentially unplayable, and even the 1080p Ultra score falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data indicates that the Radeon 880M's performance is heavily resolution-dependent, which is characteristic of an integrated GPU with limited memory bandwidth. The System Shared memory configuration means that bandwidth is dependent on the system's RAM, and the "System Dependent" bandwidth figure reinforces this bottleneck. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth of the CPU (which shares the same memory pool) is the theoretical ceiling, but real-world performance is likely lower due to contention between CPU and GPU workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Greedfall is 2870 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 2.3% of all systems. This is an exceptionally poor showing, and it reflects the fundamental limitation of pairing a mid-range mobile CPU with an integrated GPU. The rank data indicates that this configuration is outperformed by 97.7% of all tested combos, which means that even entry-level discrete GPUs from previous generations would likely provide a better experience.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provides context for this ranking. The Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8436, which is only 0.1% different from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M375X. These are older discrete mobile GPUs, and the fact that a modern integrated solution only matches them underscores the performance ceiling. The GPU's percentile ranking of 43 means it outperforms 43% of all GPUs in the database, but this is a general ranking across all workloads, not specifically gaming.

The CPU side is relatively stronger. The Core Ultra 7 165H has an average benchmark score of 34083, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H (0.3% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (0.5% faster), which are both capable desktop or high-end mobile parts. This indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo; rather, the GPU is severely limiting the system's gaming performance.

The discrepancy between the CPU's strong percentile ranking and the combo's low game rank clearly demonstrates that Greedfall is GPU-bound on this system. The CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads are more than sufficient for the game's engine, but the Radeon 880M's 768 shading units and 4.454 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are insufficient for smooth gameplay at higher settings. The combo rank of 2870 out of 2938 is a direct consequence of this GPU limitation, and it suggests that users should not expect competitive gaming performance from this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only settings preset that provides a consistently playable experience is 1080p Low, which averages 71 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it is the only configuration that achieves this level of performance. The 1080p Medium preset averages 56 FPS, which is borderline playable but may experience noticeable frame drops during intense scenes, as indicated by the 47 FPS minimum. For users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, 1080p Medium is a reasonable compromise, but the data suggests that the Low preset is the safest choice.

At 1440p, all presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset averages 49 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset averages 39 FPS, and the High preset averages 35 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages only 22 FPS, which is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. For users with 1440p displays, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the experience will be suboptimal compared to 1080p.

At 4K, none of the presets achieve acceptable frame rates. The Low preset averages 29 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS playability floor for most users. The Medium preset averages 23 FPS, and the High preset averages 21 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 13 FPS, which is effectively a slideshow. The data strongly indicates that 4K gaming is not feasible with this combo, and users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution to 1080p or consider a different hardware configuration.

The frame time consistency also varies by preset. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 47 and the maximum is 64, resulting in a spread of 17 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 11 FPS (33 to 44), and at 4K Medium, the spread is 6 FPS (20 to 26). This tightening of the frame rate range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is consistently saturated, rather than experiencing intermittent spikes or drops. For the best experience, the 1080p Low preset provides both the highest average FPS and the most headroom for demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The 1080p Low preset is the only configuration that averages above 60 FPS, with a measured average of 71 FPS. This is the recommended settings for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: No. At 4K, the highest average FPS is 29 on Low settings, and the Ultra preset averages only 13 FPS. All 4K presets are below the 30 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to discrete mobile GPUs?

A: The Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8436, which is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M375X. It ranks in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Core Ultra 7 165H ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the combo ranks 2870 out of 2938 in Greedfall, indicating that the GPU severely limits gaming performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 56, while at 4K Medium, it drops to 23 FPS. This represents a 59% performance loss, highlighting the GPU's resolution scaling limitations.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: No. The best Ultra result is 32 FPS at 1080p, which is below 60 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra averages 22 FPS, and at 4K, it averages 13 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The chip, codenamed Strix Point, contains 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die, with a transistor density of 145.9M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, which is a substantial boost ratio that allows the GPU to ramp up under load. The shading units number 768, with 48 texture mapping units and 16 raster operation units, which are modest counts for a modern GPU.

The memory configuration is System Shared, meaning the GPU uses the same memory pool as the CPU. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as System Dependent, which means that performance is heavily influenced by the system's RAM configuration. The CPU's memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5, but this is shared between CPU and GPU workloads. In Greedfall, this shared memory arrangement likely contributes to the performance degradation at higher resolutions, as the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark results show a mixed picture. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 535, which is a low result for a modern GPU. However, in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 40006, and in OpenCL, it scores 31285. The Passmark G3D score is 7615, with a GPU compute score of 3719. The DirectX 11 score of 73 is notably higher than the DirectX 12 score of 32, which suggests that the GPU may perform better in older APIs. The GPU's percentile ranking of 43 indicates that it outperforms 43% of all GPUs in the database, but this is a broad metric that includes many older and less capable parts.

The Radeon 880M's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are all older discrete mobile GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX scores 8427 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 scores 8458 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M375X scores 8325 (1.3% lower). This positioning suggests that the 880M offers performance comparable to mid-range discrete GPUs from several generations ago, which is insufficient for modern games at high resolutions. The 12 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are forward-looking features, but they do not translate into playable frame rates in Greedfall at higher settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, based on the Meteor Lake architecture built on Intel's 7 nm process. It features 16 cores and 22 threads, which is a hybrid configuration typical of modern Intel mobile chips. The base clock is 3.80 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz, providing strong single-threaded performance when needed. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a generous amount for a mobile part.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates solid performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 14551, and the single-core score is 1759. The Passmark multi-thread score is 25933, with a single-thread score of 3509. The CPU's average benchmark score is 34083, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H (0.3% faster), the AMD EPYC 4244P (0.4% slower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.4% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (0.5% slower). This positioning indicates that the CPU is competitive with desktop processors from a few generations ago, which is a strong result for a mobile part.

In the context of Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's high single-thread performance (5.00 GHz boost) and strong multi-thread capabilities (16 cores, 22 threads) are more than sufficient for the game's engine. The CPU's launch MSRP is $460, which reflects its positioning as a premium mobile processor.

The CPU's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, is separate from the Radeon 880M, but the system uses the AMD GPU for rendering as per the combo configuration. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration provides the bandwidth that the integrated GPU relies on, but the shared memory architecture means that CPU-intensive tasks can compete with GPU rendering. The benchmark results indicate that in Greedfall, the CPU's performance headroom is never fully utilized, as the GPU saturates first at every resolution and settings combination. This is evident from the fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 71 FPS, but no preset at any resolution comes close to the CPU's theoretical frame rate ceiling.