Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B580 pairing delivers a playable but clearly GPU-bound experience in Greedfall, with performance scaling that follows a predictable pattern as resolution increases. This combination sits near the lower-middle of the database’s tested configurations, ranking 2190 out of 2938 combos, which places it in the 25th percentile overall—a result that reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning rather than any CPU limitation.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 105 FPS at 1920x1080 to 73 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 43 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 30% loss when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 41% loss from 1440p to 4K. The total scaling from 1080p to 4K is a 59% reduction, which is substantial but not catastrophic—the game remains technically playable at 4K, though barely.

Low settings show a similar trajectory but with higher absolute numbers. The 1920x1080 Low result of 147 FPS drops to 102 FPS at 1440p and 61 FPS at 4K. The percentage losses are roughly comparable (31% and 40% respectively), confirming that the scaling pattern is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. Medium settings follow the same curve: 115 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K.

Ultra settings reveal the most dramatic scaling. The 1080p Ultra average of 67 FPS falls to 46 FPS at 1440p (a 31% drop) and then to 28 FPS at 4K (a 39% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS is firmly in slideshow territory, making that configuration essentially unusable for serious play. The consistent ~30-40% step-down between resolutions across all four settings presets indicates that the limiting component is the GPU’s raw throughput, not any CPU bottleneck or memory bandwidth constraint.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary performance limiter in this pairing, and the data makes that clear. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the card delivers 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth—sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest the memory subsystem and compute units are working near their limits. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs, running at a 2670 MHz boost clock, produce 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, which aligns with the mid-range positioning indicated by its 68th percentile rank among all GPUs in the database.

The B580’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it within 1% of several well-known rivals. The nearest comparison is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at 23061 (a 0.2% delta), followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 22895 (0.6% ahead of the B580). Interestingly, the RTX 3080 scores 23172, just 0.7% higher, meaning the B580 trades blows with hardware from very different eras. This explains why the 4K results are so modest—the card’s compute capacity is simply not tuned for that resolution class.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is worth noting for a 2019 Action RPG. Greedfall’s texture requirements at 4K Ultra are evidently demanding enough to push the card to a 28 FPS average, but the VRAM itself is not the bottleneck—at 1080p Ultra the card manages 67 FPS, which shows the memory size is adequate for the game’s assets. The GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides enough bandwidth for this workload, and the 190 W TDP with a 450 W suggested PSU is a reasonable power envelope for the performance delivered.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core Ultra 7 265 and Arc B580 lands at rank 2190 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom quarter of all pairings, which is a direct reflection of the GPU’s mid-pack standing rather than any CPU deficiency. The CPU itself sits in the 93rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 64640, so the pairing is heavily unbalanced—the processor is capable of far more than the graphics card can feed it.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals reinforces this point. The Core Ultra 7 265 scores within 0.7% of the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823), the EPYC 7343 (64202), and the EPYC 9124 (65104), along with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438). These are all high-end server or desktop parts with similar compute capabilities, yet the combo’s overall rank is dragged down by the B580’s 68th percentile GPU standing. The delta between the CPU’s 93rd percentile and the combo’s 25th percentile ranking shows that Greedfall’s performance here is almost entirely GPU-bound.

In practical terms, this combo will deliver smooth 1080p gameplay at High or Medium settings, acceptable 1440p at Medium, and only marginal 4K at Low. The rank suggests that pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would yield dramatically better results—the processor is not the limiting factor in any of the measured rows.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers four settings presets across three resolutions, providing a clear performance envelope for this combo.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers a 147 FPS average, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium drops to 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and a maximum of 133, showing tight frame pacing. High comes in at 105 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 80 FPS, a 54% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are costly relative to the card’s compute budget.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 102 FPS, Medium averages 80 FPS with a 68-92 FPS range, High manages 73 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46 FPS. The 1440p results are all playable except for Ultra, which approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable. The Medium preset’s minimum of 68 FPS suggests that even during demanding scenes, the card holds above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become marginal. Low averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target but with no headroom for dips. Medium averages 48 FPS with a 41-55 FPS range, indicating consistent sub-60 performance. High drops to 43 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS. The 4K results show that this card is not suited for high-refresh 4K gaming, but Low preset at 4K is technically playable for less demanding titles.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions, giving a useful window into frame consistency. At 1080p, the 98-133 FPS range shows a 35 FPS spread, which is acceptable. At 1440p, the 68-92 FPS range tightens to a 24 FPS spread, and at 4K, the 41-55 FPS range shows an even narrower 14 FPS spread. This suggests that as resolution increases, the frame rate becomes more stable even as the average drops—likely because the GPU is consistently saturated.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, running at a 2.40 GHz base clock with a 5.30 GHz boost. It has 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 per core, with dual-channel DDR5 memory support providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modern, high-end desktop CPU that launched in January 2025 with a $394 MSRP.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is minimal because the game is clearly GPU-bound at every resolution and settings combination. The processor’s benchmark scores confirm its capability: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960, with a Passmark multithread score of 49682. These numbers place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.

The nearest rival comparisons show the CPU’s standing: the AMD EPYC 4464P scores 64823 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 64438 (0.3% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64202 (0.7% lower). These deltas are negligible, indicating that the 265 is competitively positioned among high-end desktop and workstation parts.

For Greedfall specifically, the CPU’s 20 cores and 20 threads are far more than the game requires. Action RPGs from 2019 typically scale well to 8-12 threads, and the measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation—the frame rates drop consistently with resolution, which is the hallmark of GPU-bound rendering. The 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures that even the most demanding single-threaded scenarios, such as physics calculations or AI pathfinding, are handled without frame rate drops.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution.

At 1920x1080, the High preset at 105 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is still playable, but the 38 FPS difference between High and Ultra is significant, and the visual gain from Ultra is typically modest in a 2019 title. For players who prioritize frame rate, Medium at 115 FPS is a strong choice, as the 98 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in busy scenes. Low at 147 FPS is unnecessary unless targeting a 144 Hz display with headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 80 FPS is the recommended choice. The 68 FPS minimum is above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual quality is sufficient for most players. High at 73 FPS is also viable, but the 7 FPS difference between Medium and High is less impactful than the 27 FPS difference between High and Ultra (73 to 46 FPS). Ultra at 46 FPS is not recommended for 1440p, as the frame pacing will be noticeable in combat scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 61 FPS is the only configuration that approaches a consistent 60 FPS experience. Medium at 48 FPS is playable for slower-paced exploration but will struggle during action sequences. High at 43 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS are not recommended for 4K gaming with this combo. For a 4K display, dropping to 1440p with Medium settings provides a significantly better experience than forcing 4K Low.

The overall recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 1440p as the default configuration, as it delivers 80 FPS with a 68 FPS minimum, which is the best combination of smoothness and visual fidelity. If the display is 1080p, the High preset at 105 FPS is the sweet spot. For 4K displays, the Low preset is the only practical option, and even then, the 61 FPS average leaves little margin for demanding scenes.