Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a playable but not exceptional experience in Greedfall, with performance that scales predictably across resolutions. The data shows a combo that ranks in the 31st percentile (2034th out of 2938 tested combinations), indicating that while this system is capable of hitting smooth frame rates, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier for this action RPG. The RX 7600 emerges as the primary bottleneck at higher settings, while the 20-core CPU provides ample headroom to prevent processor-limited dips.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a TSMC 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 30 MB shared L3 cache. For a game like Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, this represents substantial compute capacity. The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960 place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. In practical terms, this means the processor is rarely the limiting factor in the measured FPS results.

The data reveals a clear pattern: at 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 152 FPS average, which is the highest recorded result. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to just 29 FPS. This 81% performance swing (from 152 to 29 FPS) demonstrates that the workload shifts dramatically from CPU-bound at low settings and low resolution to heavily GPU-bound at high settings and high resolution. The Ultra 7 265’s single-thread performance, as evidenced by its PassMark single-thread score of 4689, is more than sufficient for Greedfall’s game logic and AI calculations. Even at the most demanding configuration tested, there is no indication that the CPU’s 20 cores are being saturated; rather, the 8 GB GDDR6 memory buffer and 2048 shading units of the RX 7600 are what govern the frame rates.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ultra 7 265 sits within 0.7% of the AMD EPYC 7343 in average benchmark score (64640 vs 64202) and is effectively tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. This parity underscores that the processor’s performance envelope is consistent with other high-core-count desktop parts, but none of these rivals would change the gaming outcome here—the GPU’s 57th percentile ranking (vs all GPUs) is the constraining factor. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking means that even a significantly faster GPU would see negligible improvement from this processor in Greedfall; the current bottleneck is almost entirely on the graphics side.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 152, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is 43 FPS higher than the next-best configuration (1080p High at 109 FPS), showing that low graphical presets unlock the full potential of the RX 7600 at 1080p.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2034th out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, it does so with less headroom than most other systems tested for this title.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 29, which is below the 30 FPS threshold typically needed for smooth gameplay. The CPU’s high single-thread score (5960 in Cinebench R23) and 93rd percentile ranking suggest it is not stressed, while the RX 7600’s 8 GB memory and 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance are insufficient for this demanding preset.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 106 on Low to 48 on Ultra, a reduction of 58 FPS (or 54.7%). This substantial gap indicates that the Ultra preset nearly halves performance, making it a poor choice for this resolution on this hardware.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon 680M (15270). This places the RX 7600 in a virtual tie with these parts, though its 57th percentile ranking shows it is a mid-range performer overall.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 High, the measured average FPS is 109, which is well above 60 FPS. The minimum FPS is not listed for this configuration, but the average suggests stable performance. Even at 1440p High, the average is 75 FPS, so 60 FPS is achievable at that resolution as well.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data shows a clear and expected pattern of FPS degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 152 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 106 FPS (a 30.3% decrease), and at 4K Low, it falls to 63 FPS (a 58.6% decrease from 1080p). This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound workload: as pixel count increases, the RX 7600’s 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 64 ROPs become the constraining factors.

At Medium settings, the pattern persists but with more pronounced drops. 1080p Medium yields 120 FPS, 1440p Medium yields 83 FPS, and 4K Medium yields 50 FPS. The high-to-4K transition shows a 58.3% reduction, nearly identical to the Low preset’s drop. This consistency indicates that the GPU is being utilized at near-maximum capacity even at 1080p, and each resolution increase directly taxes the same hardware resources.

The High settings curve is slightly different. 1080p High produces 109 FPS, 1440p High produces 75 FPS, and 4K High produces 45 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 58.7%, again in line with other presets. However, the Ultra preset shows the steepest absolute decline: from 69 FPS at 1080p to 48 FPS at 1440p and finally 29 FPS at 4K. This 58% reduction from 1080p to 4K mirrors the other settings, but the starting point is lower, meaning the 4K result falls below playable thresholds.

These scaling patterns strongly indicate that the limiting component is the GPU. The CPU’s performance is unaffected by resolution changes; the same 20 cores handle the same game logic regardless of whether the output is 1080p or 4K. The fact that FPS scales nearly linearly with pixel count (1080p to 4K is a 4x pixel increase, but FPS drops by roughly 2.4x across all presets) confirms that the RX 7600’s rendering pipeline is the bottleneck. A stronger GPU would yield proportionally higher FPS at all resolutions, while a stronger CPU would not change these results.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 152 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. High settings yield 109 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 69 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra is 83 FPS, representing a 54.6% reduction—a significant cost for the visual fidelity upgrade.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable but with reduced headroom. Low settings average 106 FPS, which is still above the 100 FPS threshold for high-refresh displays. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. High settings drop to 75 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 48 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 58 FPS, a 54.7% reduction that mirrors the 1080p pattern.

At 3840x2160, the results become marginal for smooth gameplay. Low settings produce 63 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced action RPG. Medium settings drop to 50 FPS average, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS. High settings yield 45 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 29 FPS average—below the standard 30 FPS minimum for console-like smoothness. The Low-to-Ultra reduction is 34 FPS, a 54.0% drop, consistent with the other resolutions.

Notably, the Medium settings rows are the only ones with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 102 FPS and maximum is 138 FPS, showing a 36 FPS variance. At 1440p Medium, the range is 71-95 FPS (24 FPS variance), and at 4K Medium, the range is 42-57 FPS (15 FPS variance). This narrowing variance at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor—as pixel count increases, frame time consistency improves because the GPU is fully saturated.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo ranks 2034th out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the 69th percentile from the bottom (or 31st percentile from the top). This ranking indicates that the majority of tested systems outperform this setup in this specific game. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that while this combo can achieve high frame rates at 1080p, it struggles at 4K Ultra.

When interpreting this rank, it is important to consider the hardware components. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is not the cause of the low combo rank. Instead, the GPU’s 57th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary contributor. The RX 7600 is a mid-range card, and its 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit memory bus are modest for a 2019 title with high-resolution textures. The combo rank of 2034 reflects this GPU limitation, as systems with higher-ranking GPUs would naturally achieve better FPS in Greedfall.

The rank also implies that this combo is better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming rather than 4K. The measured FPS at 1080p High (109 FPS) would rank much higher than the 4K Ultra result (29 FPS), but the composite rank averages across all configurations. Users targeting 4K should expect this combo to underperform relative to the database, while those playing at 1080p will find it competitive. The rank is a single metric, but the resolution-specific data shows a clear strength at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended configuration. The measured average FPS is 75, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. This setting provides a 27 FPS improvement over Ultra at the same resolution (48 FPS) while only sacrificing the highest-tier graphical effects. At 1440p High, the RX 7600 and Ultra 7 265 deliver a stable experience without the frame rate dips seen at 4K.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the optimal choice. The 152 FPS average is more than double the 60 FPS threshold and will fully utilize high-refresh-rate monitors. The trade-off is reduced visual fidelity, but the data shows that even Medium at 1080p (120 FPS) offers a substantial improvement over High (109 FPS) with only a 11 FPS difference. For competitive or fast-paced play, Low or Medium at 1080p is advisable.

At 4K, no preset is truly ideal. The best 4K result is Low at 63 FPS, which is playable but requires significant graphical compromises. Medium at 4K (50 FPS) is a middle ground, but the minimum FPS of 42 suggests occasional stutters. High at 4K (45 FPS) and Ultra at 4K (29 FPS) are not recommended, as the latter falls below the minimum threshold for acceptable gameplay. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution or accept the Low preset as the only viable option.

The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer across all resolutions. At 1080p, it still achieves 69 FPS, which is acceptable, but the 48 FPS at 1440p and 29 FPS at 4K make it unsuitable for those resolutions. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is designed for higher-end GPUs, and the RX 7600 cannot maintain playable frame rates with it above 1080p. For this combo, High settings at 1440p offers the best overall experience, balancing visual quality with a 75 FPS average that remains fluid throughout the game.