Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + AMD Radeon RX 6600

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 lands at rank 2288 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The pairing shows a clear pattern: the CPU is a top-tier performer (93rd percentile among all CPUs), while the GPU sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. That asymmetry matters in an Action RPG like Greedfall, where the measured frame rates suggest the RX 6600 is the limiting factor across most settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2288 out of 2938 means roughly 78% of tested configurations deliver higher average FPS in Greedfall. That might sound poor, but the data tells a more nuanced story about what this pairing can and cannot do. The ranking reflects the GPU's position: the RX 6600's average benchmark score of 19036 puts it statistically neck-and-neck with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030, 0% delta), the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, -0.1%), and the Tesla K20m (19089, -0.3%), while sitting slightly ahead of the RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954, +0.4%). These rivals are not modern desktop powerhouses, which contextualizes the Greedfall results.

The CPU side is dramatically stronger. The Core Ultra 7 265 scores an average benchmark of 64640, placing it 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823, -0.3%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438, +0.3%), the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, +0.7%), and the AMD EPYC 9124 (65104, -0.7%). The differences are within 0.7%, meaning the 265 trades blows with server-class EPYC parts — a sign of exceptional compute headroom that Greedfall's engine may not fully exploit given the GPU bottleneck.

The ranking data implies that for Greedfall specifically, the combo's position is dictated almost entirely by the RX 6600. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 139 FPS average, which is respectable, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 26 FPS average — a pattern that screams GPU-limited. The CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, are never the constraint here; the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are what hold the system back at higher resolutions and settings. In short, this is a CPU that could drive far more demanding graphics hardware, paired with a mid-range GPU that caps the experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the sweet spot for this combo depends heavily on your target resolution. The data shows that Medium settings provide the most balanced experience across all three resolutions, with the only complete min/max FPS data recorded at that tier.

At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 109 FPS average with a minimum of 93 and maximum of 126 FPS. That is a tight, smooth frame delivery well above the threshold for fluid gameplay in an Action RPG. High settings at 1080p drop to 99 FPS average, and Low jumps to 139 FPS, but Medium's consistency — the narrow gap between min and max — suggests it avoids the stutter-prone extremes of both lower and higher presets. Ultra at 1080p falls to 63 FPS average, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, Medium again stands out: 76 FPS average, 64 min, 87 max. That is a solid 60+ FPS experience with a 23 FPS variance. High at 1440p yields 69 FPS average, Low gives 96 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS — the latter being borderline for action gameplay. For 4K, Medium is the only playable option: 45 FPS average with 38 min and 52 max. High at 4K is 41 FPS, Low is 57 FPS, and Ultra is 26 FPS — all below the 60 FPS target.

The recommendation is clear: Medium is the optimal preset for this combo. It delivers the best combination of average FPS and frame-time consistency at every resolution, and it is the only setting tier where the database includes both min and max FPS readings, indicating it was the most stable configuration tested. If you must push to High at 1440p, the 69 FPS average is acceptable, but the lack of min/max data suggests less predictability. For 4K, accept that Medium's 45 FPS average is the ceiling for a reasonably smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Why does this combo rank so low (2288 out of 2938) if the CPU is a top-tier part?

A: The rank is driven by the GPU. The RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs and ties with older workstation cards like the Quadro K6000, whereas the CPU is at the 93rd percentile. In Greedfall, the measured FPS scales predictably with GPU settings, confirming the RX 6600 as the bottleneck.

Q: Is Ultra settings viable at any resolution?

A: Only at 1080p, where Ultra averages 63 FPS. At 1440p Ultra drops to 44 FPS, and at 4K Ultra falls to 26 FPS. The data indicates Ultra is only practical at 1080p, and even then with less headroom than Medium's 109 FPS average.

Q: What is the best resolution-to-settings ratio for smooth gameplay?

A: Medium at 1080p offers 109 FPS average with a 93-126 FPS range, the most consistent measured performance. Medium at 1440p (76 FPS average) is also strong. For 4K, Medium's 45 FPS average is the only tier above 30 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmarks?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score of 19036 is within 0.4% of the Quadro K6000 (19030, 0%), RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, -0.1%), Tesla K20m (19089, -0.3%), and RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18954, +0.4%). This indicates near-identical raw compute performance, explaining the mid-pack ranking.

Q: Does the CPU's performance advantage ever show up in Greedfall?

A: The data does not show CPU-bound scenarios. The Core Ultra 7 265's 42216 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 5960 single-core score are exceptional, but FPS drops consistently as GPU load increases (from Low to Ultra), indicating the RX 6600 is always the limiting component.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM of the RX 6600 sufficient for Greedfall?

A: The measured FPS suggests it is adequate at lower settings but becomes a constraint at Ultra. At 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 26 FPS, and even at 1080p Ultra it drops to 63 FPS, likely due to VRAM pressure and bandwidth limits from the 128-bit bus.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, providing a full picture of the combo's performance envelope. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 139 FPS, Medium 109 FPS (93 min, 126 max), High 99 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The 76 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows the GPU's scaling range, with Medium offering the best balance of average FPS and stability.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts: Low 96 FPS, Medium 76 FPS (64 min, 87 max), High 69 FPS, and Ultra 44 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30% at each setting tier — from 139 to 96 on Low, 109 to 76 on Medium, 99 to 69 on High, and 63 to 44 on Ultra. This consistent reduction indicates the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU's performance is resolution-independent.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become marginal: Low 57 FPS, Medium 45 FPS (38 min, 52 max), High 41 FPS, and Ultra 26 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 26 FPS is below playable thresholds for an Action RPG, and even Medium's 45 FPS average with a 38 FPS minimum suggests occasional stutter in combat-heavy scenes. The min/max data at Medium — 38 and 52 FPS respectively — shows a 14 FPS variance, which is the tightest of any 4K setting but still noticeable.

The full dataset reveals that this combo is most effective at 1080p, where every setting tier exceeds 60 FPS except Ultra (63 FPS barely clears it). At 1440p, Medium is the only tier above 60 FPS average. At 4K, no setting reaches 60 FPS, and Ultra dips below 30 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the dominant factor in this combo's Greedfall performance. Its specifications tell the story: 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The boost clock of 2491 MHz and game clock of 2044 MHz are respectable, but the memory subsystem is narrow — a limitation that becomes apparent at higher resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores position it clearly: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1492, Geekbench OpenCL 28850, and Passmark G3D 15096. Its percentile rank of 63 among all GPUs indicates it outperforms a majority of cards, but the nearest rivals — all scoring within 0.4% — are older or mobile parts. In Greedfall, the RX 6600's performance drops sharply as settings increase, from 139 FPS at 1080p Low to 26 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The 8 GB VRAM is likely a factor at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 63 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it collapses to 26 FPS — a 59% reduction that goes beyond what pixel count alone would predict. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 128-bit bus struggles with the texture and geometry demands of Ultra presets at high resolutions. The GPU's RDNA 2.0 architecture and 28 RT cores are modern, but Greedfall's engine appears to stress raw fill rate and memory throughput more than ray tracing capabilities.

The data suggests the RX 6600 is a capable 1080p card and a passable 1440p card for this game, but it lacks the resources for 4K. Its 63rd percentile ranking and near-identical scores to the Quadro K6000 and Tesla K20m confirm that it belongs in the mid-range tier, and the Greedfall FPS numbers reflect that positioning accurately across all measured settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is overqualified for this pairing, and the Greedfall data proves it. With 20 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, this Arrow Lake-S chip offers massive compute headroom. Its Cinebench R23 scores — 42216 multi-core and 5960 single-core — place it in the top tier of desktop CPUs, and its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that standing.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all server-class EPYC parts: the EPYC 4464P (64823, -0.3%), EPYC 9124 (65104, -0.7%), and EPYC 7343 (64202, +0.7%). The fact that a desktop chip trades blows with dual-socket server processors in average benchmark scores is remarkable. However, Greedfall does not appear to use this power. The FPS scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a GPU-bound pattern — for example, at 1080p, FPS drops from 139 to 63 as settings increase, which is a GPU workload curve, not a CPU one.

The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 per core provide ample data locality for game logic, but Greedfall's Action RPG combat and exploration scenes are not computationally demanding enough to stress 20 cores. The 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures single-threaded performance is strong — the 5960 Cinebench R23 single-core score is elite — but the measured FPS never dips in a way that suggests CPU stalls. Even at 1080p Low with 139 FPS average, the CPU has headroom to push higher if the GPU allowed it.

The conclusion is that the Core Ultra 7 265 is not a limiting factor in any measured scenario. Its 65 W TDP and 3 nm process (TSMC) make it efficient, but for Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role is to feed frames to a GPU that cannot keep up. This is a case where the processor's 93rd percentile performance is largely wasted in this game, though it would excel in CPU-intensive titles or multitasking scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K reveal a consistent, GPU-bound scaling pattern. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 109 at 1080p, to 76 at 1440p, to 45 at 4K — a reduction of 30% from 1080p to 1440p and 41% from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the progression is 99 to 69 to 41 FPS, showing similar percentage drops. Low settings go from 139 to 96 to 57 FPS, and Ultra from 63 to 44 to 26 FPS.

These scaling ratios are classic indicators of a GPU-limited system. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, since the CPU's workload doesn't change with pixel count. Instead, the FPS drops roughly 30-40% with each resolution step up, which matches the increasing pixel count and memory bandwidth demands on the RX 6600. The 4K resolution has 4 times the pixels of 1080p, yet the FPS at Medium drops only 59% (109 to 45), suggesting the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed but not completely overwhelmed at Medium.

The Ultra preset tells a different story: from 1080p to 4K, FPS drops from 63 to 26, a 59% reduction. This steeper drop at Ultra indicates that the combination of high-resolution textures and maximum detail settings exceeds what the 128-bit memory bus can sustain. The 4K Ultra result of 26 FPS is below 30, which is generally considered the minimum for playable frame rates, and well below the 60 FPS target for smooth action gameplay.

The scaling data also shows that the combo handles 1440p reasonably well at Medium and High (76 and 69 FPS respectively), making it a viable 1440p system for this game if you avoid Ultra. However, the 4K results across all settings — 57 FPS at Low, 45 at Medium, 41 at High, 26 at Ultra — indicate that this GPU is not designed for 4K gaming in Greedfall. The limiting component is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU's performance is constant regardless of resolution, and the FPS scaling follows the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate limitations precisely.