Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT to deliver a mid-range 4K-capable experience in Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019. The CPU, built on Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm process, provides substantial compute headroom, while the GPU, based on RDNA 2.0, becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. This combination lands at rank 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in the game, placing it in the 44th percentile of all configurations, with measured FPS data confirming that the pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p play but struggles at 4K Ultra settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 features 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This is a desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, released on 2025-01-06, using the Arrow Lake-S codename and fitting the Intel Socket 1851. The chip's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core provide substantial on-die storage for game data. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 42,216 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5,960 in single-core, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs tested.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to keep up with the GPU's frame output without becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 191 FPS average, which indicates the processor can feed frames well beyond typical display refresh rates. The 20-core/20-thread configuration is overkill for this 2019 Action RPG, but the high boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which matters for game logic and draw calls. The CPU's average benchmark score of 64,640 puts it nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 4464P (64,823, delta -0.3%) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64,438, delta 0.3%), confirming it sits at the top of its performance tier.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 helps feed the GPU with texture and geometry data. With 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, the processor is efficient but not necessarily a gaming-specific part; its PassMark multi-thread score of 49,682 and single-thread score of 4,689 show balanced performance. The data suggests that in Greedfall, the CPU rarely limits frame rates — the largest FPS delta between settings at any resolution is driven by GPU load, not CPU capability. At 1440p High, the combo hits 94 FPS, and at 4K High it drops to 56 FPS, a pattern consistent with GPU-bound scaling rather than CPU stalls.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, released on 2022-03-02, is built on the Navi 22 chip using RDNA 2.0 architecture on a 7 nm process. It ships with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2150 MHz with a boost clock of 2600 MHz, and it features 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 40 ray-tracing cores position it as a solid mid-range part, though the RT cores are not heavily utilized in Greedfall given its 2019 release.

In Greedfall, the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo averages 36 FPS, which is borderline unplayable, while dropping to 4K Low yields 79 FPS. The 12 GB frame buffer does not appear to be a limiting factor, as the FPS scaling from Medium to Ultra at 4K (62 to 36 FPS) shows a performance cliff that aligns with compute and shading load rather than memory capacity exhaustion. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20,700 places it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25,891, delta 0.5%), which is a much older mobile part — indicating the RX 6750 XT punches above its weight in synthetic tests.

The GPU's pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s are the key metrics for Greedfall's rendering. At 1080p, the combo achieves 136 FPS on High and 87 FPS on Ultra, showing that the GPU can handle the game's geometry and effects at mainstream resolutions. The 250 W TDP and dual-slot cooler suggest sustained performance, though the data shows that at 4K Ultra the GPU is clearly the bottleneck — the CPU's high boost clock cannot compensate for the GPU's limited fill rate at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 136 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 94 FPS (a 31% reduction); and at 4K High, it falls to 56 FPS (a 40% further reduction). This scaling curve is typical for a mid-range GPU like the RX 6750 XT, where pixel count growth outpaces the GPU's ability to maintain frame rates.

The Low settings show similar behavior: 191 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 4K Low is 112 FPS, which is a 59% drop — less severe than the High settings drop of 59% (136 to 56 FPS), but still significant. At Medium settings, the combo yields 150 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K, with the 4K Medium score having a min FPS of 53 and max of 71, indicating some frame pacing variance.

The Ultra settings present the most challenging scenario: 87 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K Ultra is 24 FPS, a 40% drop, which is consistent with the GPU being the limiting component. The CPU's performance headroom is evident because the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is proportionally similar across all settings, suggesting that resolution-driven pixel load, not CPU-side physics or AI, determines frame rates. At 1080p Low, the 191 FPS average likely approaches the CPU's frame delivery limit for this game, but even that is well above playable thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 191 FPS, Medium averages 150 FPS (with min 128 and max 173), High averages 136 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 49 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings introduce significant graphical effects that tax the GPU. The 1080p Medium data includes min/max figures, showing a 45 FPS spread, which suggests some scene complexity variation.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops substantially. Low settings average 132 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS (min 88, max 120), High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The Medium min FPS of 88 is still above 60, indicating smooth gameplay in most scenarios. The Ultra setting at 1440p hits exactly 60 FPS average, which is the threshold for many displays, but the lack of min/max data for that setting means frame consistency is unknown.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stretched. Low settings average 79 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS (min 53, max 71), High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The Medium setting's min FPS of 53 dips below 60, which could cause noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz displays. The Ultra setting at 36 FPS is below playable thresholds for most users, making 4K Ultra impractical for this combo. The data shows that 4K Low is playable, 4K Medium is borderline, and 4K High/Ultra are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 44.5th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning — the CPU is a high-end part (93rd percentile), but the GPU's 71st percentile score drags the overall combo down. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the combo cannot sustain 60+ FPS at 4K High settings, which would be expected from a higher-ranking configuration.

Compared to other combos, this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p Ultra, the 87 FPS average is smooth, and at 1440p High, the 94 FPS average is excellent. The combo's rank of 1307/2938 suggests it outperforms roughly 55% of tested configurations, which is respectable given the GPU's age (released 2022) and end-of-life production status. The CPU's nearest rivals — the AMD EPYC 4464P and Intel Core Ultra 7 265F — have nearly identical average scores (within 0.3%), but those are server or variant parts, not typical gaming CPUs.

The data indicates that this combo is GPU-limited in Greedfall, meaning upgrading the GPU would yield larger FPS gains than upgrading the CPU. The CPU's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for future GPU upgrades, but as configured, the RX 6750 XT's 13.31 TFLOPS and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth cap performance at 4K. The rank of 1307 reflects this balance: not a top-tier combo, but one that handles the game well at mainstream resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High at 94 FPS average is the sweet spot, offering smooth gameplay without major compromises. 1080p Ultra at 87 FPS is also excellent, while 4K is only playable at Low (79 FPS) or Medium (62 FPS) settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The measured FPS shows 4K Medium averages 62 FPS (min 53, max 71), which marginally exceeds 60 FPS on average but dips below during heavy scenes. 4K High averages 56 FPS and 4K Ultra averages 36 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64,640, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64,438) and 0.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7343 (64,202). It trails the AMD EPYC 4464P by 0.3% (64,823).

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26,011, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25,891) and 0.6% higher than the AMD FirePro W7100 (25,856). It leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 1.1% (25,740).

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo averages 136 FPS. At 4K High, it averages 56 FPS. This is an 80 FPS drop, representing a 59% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 191 FPS, which likely approaches CPU limits, but at higher resolutions, FPS drops proportionally with pixel count — a signature of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 71st percentile supports this conclusion.