Greedfall

# Greedfall — Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The measured data for this combination shows a system that delivers playable frame rates across most of the tested resolution and settings matrix, with a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance emerging as resolution increases. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory to produce results that range from a 182 FPS average at 1080p Low to a 34 FPS average at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks 1502nd out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database's tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals where the performance bottleneck sits. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 130 at 1920x1080 to 90 at 2560x1440, then to 54 at 3840x2160. This represents a 30.8% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings is a 58.5% drop, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Low settings row shows a similar pattern but with higher absolute numbers: 182 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 75 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 30.8% from 1080p to 1440p and 40.5% from 1440p to 4K, totaling a 58.8% reduction across the full range. This consistency in scaling percentages across settings presets suggests the resolution scaling behavior is primarily driven by the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities rather than settings-specific effects.

At Medium settings, the measured rows include minimum and maximum frame rates, providing additional insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 164. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 114. At 4K Medium, the average is 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 68. The spread between minimum and maximum remains relatively tight across all three resolutions, suggesting stable frame pacing without severe stuttering.

The Ultra settings row shows the steepest scaling curve. From 83 FPS at 1080p, the average falls to 57 FPS at 1440p, then to 34 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop of 40.4% is nearly identical to the other settings presets, reinforcing that the resolution scaling penalty is consistent regardless of graphics configuration. The 1080p to 1440p drop at Ultra is 31.3%, again matching the pattern seen elsewhere.

This consistent scaling behavior across all four settings presets strongly indicates that Greedfall's performance at this resolution range is limited by the Radeon RX 6700 XT's rendering throughput. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance in synthetic benchmarks, does not appear to introduce a significant bottleneck even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 180 FPS in the Low preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT operates with a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2000 MHz with a 16 Gbps effective data rate across a 192-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These specifications position the card in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27425.

The card's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (matching score, 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.5% higher score), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (1.1% lower score), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (1.5% higher score). This clustering indicates that the RX 6700 XT's raw computational performance sits in a well-populated competitive band, though the measured Greedfall results show it handling this specific title's demands effectively.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the tested settings, as evidenced by the frame rates at 4K Ultra (34 FPS average) being low due to compute limitations rather than memory capacity errors. The memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s provides adequate data throughput for the texture and geometry workloads in Greedfall at 4K, though the substantial frame rate drops at this resolution suggest the card's pixel fill rate and shader throughput are the constraining factors.

The GPU's benchmark results show strong performance in synthetic tests: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435, a Passmark G3D score of 19786, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 93500. These figures correlate with the measured gaming performance, where the card delivers 54 FPS at 4K High and 75 FPS at 4K Low, indicating headroom for playable frame rates at 4K with reduced settings but not at maximum quality.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 143 FPS average with a 122 FPS minimum provides a smooth experience well above typical display refresh rates. At 1440p Medium, the 99 FPS average with an 84 FPS minimum remains comfortably playable on high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K Medium, the 59 FPS average with a 50 FPS minimum approaches the threshold for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays.

The High preset presents a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual fidelity. At 1080p High, the 130 FPS average is still excellent. At 1440p High, 90 FPS average delivers good responsiveness. However, at 4K High, the 54 FPS average falls slightly below the ideal 60 FPS target, making Medium the preferable choice at this resolution.

The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (182 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, 75 FPS at 4K), likely sacrifices too much visual quality for the incremental performance gains at 1080p and 1440p. The Ultra preset, with 83 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K, only makes sense at 1080p where the frame rate remains high enough for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that Medium settings at 1440p provide the optimal combination of performance and quality, delivering 99 FPS average with the minimum staying above 84 FPS. For 4K users, the Medium preset's 59 FPS average is the only tested configuration that approaches the 60 FPS target, making it the recommended choice for that resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1440p Medium delivers a 99 FPS average with an 84 FPS minimum, making it the sweet spot. At 4K Medium, the 59 FPS average is playable but close to the edge, while 1080p offers higher frame rates at 143 FPS Medium.

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

A: Yes, but only at reduced settings. The 4K Medium preset averages 59 FPS with a 50 FPS minimum, while 4K High drops to 54 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 34 FPS. For a stable 60 FPS experience at 4K, the Medium preset is the highest tested setting that comes close.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6700 XT's average benchmark score of 27425 places it 0% behind the RTX 4070 Mobile, 0.5% behind the RTX 3090, 1.1% ahead of the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, and 1.5% behind the Radeon Pro Vega 20.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The consistent frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. The 1080p Low preset reaches 182 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum and maximum FPS at Medium settings show tight ranges: 122-164 FPS at 1080p, 84-114 FPS at 1440p, and 50-68 FPS at 4K. These ranges indicate stable frame pacing without significant stuttering.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested combos?

A: This configuration ranks 1502nd out of 2938 tested combinations for Greedfall, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database's tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1502nd out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This placement in the 51st percentile of tested combos indicates that while the system is capable, many other configurations deliver higher frame rates in this specific title.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 93rd among all processors shows that the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a high-performing component in general computational workloads. Its average benchmark score of 64640 places it near the AMD EPYC 4464P (0.3% lower score), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (0.3% higher score), the AMD EPYC 7343 (0.7% higher score), and the AMD EPYC 9124 (0.7% lower score). This tight clustering of rival scores indicates the CPU is performing as expected for its class.

The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs is more modest, and this is reflected in the overall combo ranking. The RX 6700 XT's average benchmark score of 27425 places it in a competitive band with several NVIDIA offerings, but the Greedfall-specific results show that the card's 12 GB memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate without being exceptional.

The combination's ranking suggests that users seeking higher frame rates in Greedfall at 4K Ultra would need a more powerful GPU, while those satisfied with 1080p or 1440p Medium settings will find this configuration delivers smooth performance. The 20-core, 20-thread CPU with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz provides ample processing headroom, making the GPU the component that determines the overall ranking.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 brings 20 cores and 20 threads to this configuration, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Built on TSMC's 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² die, this Arrow Lake-S architecture processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960. The Passmark multi-thread score of 49682 and single-thread score of 4689 further confirm its capabilities. These numbers indicate the processor can handle the game's thread scheduling and physics workloads without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 4464P (0.3% lower average score), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7343 (0.7% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9124 (0.7% lower). This clustering around a 64640 average benchmark score shows that the Core Ultra 7 265 delivers performance consistent with its market position.

For Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low reaching 182 FPS suggest the CPU can drive high frame rates without limiting performance. The consistent scaling of frame rates across resolutions and settings indicates that the GPU is the constraining factor, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom for the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across settings. The Low preset delivers a 182 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 164. The High preset averages 130 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 54.4% reduction in average frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 126 FPS. The Medium preset averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 and maximum of 114. The High preset averages 90 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 57 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 54.8%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 75 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68. The High preset averages 54 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 34 FPS. The Low to Ultra reduction at 4K is 54.7%, maintaining the consistent settings scaling pattern seen at lower resolutions.

The Medium preset is the only setting row with complete minimum and maximum data across all three resolutions. The minimum frame rates of 122, 84, and 50 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively show that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains within a reasonable range of the average. The maximum frame rates of 164, 114, and 68 FPS indicate headroom in less demanding scenes.

The Ultra preset at 4K delivers a 34 FPS average, which is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset. This represents a 81.3% reduction from the 1080p Low average of 182 FPS, showing the combined impact of maximum settings and 4K resolution on this GPU. The data indicates that users targeting 4K should avoid the Ultra preset, while 1080p Ultra at 83 FPS remains a viable option.