Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG that stresses both the CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and settings selected. The data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX paired with the AMD Radeon 8050S shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but becomes progressively more GPU-limited as the resolution increases. The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 149 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is feeding the GPU well at lower graphical loads. However, the frame rate drops significantly when moving to 4K, suggesting that the Radeon 8050S becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 106 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 74 FPS, a reduction of 30%. Pushing further to 4K High, the average falls to 44 FPS, which is a 58% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that while the CPU has enough headroom at 1080p, the GPU's rendering capabilities are being saturated as the pixel count increases. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 32 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 30 FPS, showing a fairly linear scaling penalty per resolution step.

At Low settings, the pattern is similar but with higher absolute numbers. The combo produces 149 FPS at 1080p, 103 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The relative drops are 31% and 40% respectively, which suggests that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is still the limiting factor at 4K. The fact that 4K Low (62 FPS) is still lower than 1080p Ultra (68 FPS) highlights how much of a toll 4K takes on the Radeon 8050S.

The Medium settings data provides the only min/max FPS readings in the pack. At 1080p Medium, the average is 117 FPS with a minimum of 99 and a maximum of 135. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 81 FPS with a range of 69 to 93. At 4K Medium, the average is 48 FPS with a range of 41 to 56. The consistency of these frames, with the minimums staying within roughly 15% of the averages, suggests that the system maintains stable performance without major stuttering, even when the GPU is heavily loaded. The 4K Medium minimum of 41 FPS is playable but borders on the lower edge of smooth motion for fast-paced action.

The Ultra settings results show the most dramatic scaling. The combo achieves 68 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which drops to 47 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and then plummets to 28 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the entire dataset and clearly indicates that this configuration is not suitable for maxed-out 4K gaming in Greedfall. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p Ultra is a 31% reduction, while the step to 4K Ultra is another 40% reduction, mirroring the Low settings pattern and reinforcing that the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8050S is a mobile integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines. The chip has 32 ray tracing cores and is rated for a boost clock of 2800 MHz with a base clock of 1295 MHz. The GPU's pixel rate is listed at 179.2 GPixel/s and its texture rate at 358.4 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 11.47 TFLOPS. These specifications place the 8050S in the 89th percentile of all GPUs according to the benchmark data, with an average benchmark score of 62108.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which scores 61896 (a delta of 0.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600M, which scores 63775 (a delta of -2.6%). This puts the 8050S slightly below the RX 7600M in raw compute power, yet the in-game results show it handling Greedfall reasonably well at 1080p and 1440p. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning the GPU relies on the system's DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which in practice means the performance is tied to the memory controller of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, which supports dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

The data shows that the GPU's performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra, where it can only muster 28 FPS. This is a clear indication that the 8050S does not have enough raw throughput for 4K high-fidelity gaming in Greedfall. However, at 1080p Medium and High, the GPU delivers 117 and 106 FPS respectively, which are solid numbers for a smooth experience. The gap between the GPU's synthetic benchmark percentile (89th) and its 4K Ultra result suggests that the game's rendering demands, particularly at high resolutions, exceed what this integrated solution can provide. The shared memory architecture likely contributes to this limitation, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for bandwidth.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The cache layout includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 40642 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5737 in single-core, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 63173.

The nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core i7-13790F, which scores 63080 (a delta of 0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, which scores 63331 (a delta of -0.2%). This puts the 265HX in a tight cluster with its competitors, showing that its multi-threaded performance is on par with those parts. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the combo reaches 149 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the 265HX is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls and game logic updates to sustain near-150 FPS at lower resolutions.

The CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads are relevant because Greedfall is an Action RPG that can utilize multiple threads for physics, AI, and scene management. The PassMark multithread score of 47985 and the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 17069 support the idea that the CPU has ample headroom for gaming workloads. The single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5737, is also strong, which helps in scenarios where the game's main thread becomes a bottleneck. However, the data shows that in this combo, the CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still manages 68 FPS, which is the same as the 4K Low result, indicating that the CPU can keep up with the game's demands even when the GPU is struggling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Greedfall, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and the AMD Radeon 8050S holds a combo rank of 2155 out of 2938 tested configurations. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all combos tested for this game, which is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile and the GPU in the 89th percentile, yet the combo's in-game performance ranks only in the 73rd percentile of combos. This discrepancy suggests that the pairing is not optimally balanced for Greedfall's specific workload, or that the shared memory GPU architecture limits the overall result.

The 2155th rank out of 2938 means there are 783 combos that perform worse, but also over 2000 that perform better. For a system with a high-end mobile CPU, this ranking indicates that the GPU is holding back the overall experience. The nearest rival CPUs, such as the Intel Core i7-13790F and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, but their in-game performance with different GPUs could place them higher or lower in the combo rankings. The data does not provide direct comparisons for this specific game with those CPUs, but the synthetic scores suggest that the CPU is not the weak link.

The fact that the combo ranks 2155th while the CPU is in the 93rd percentile and the GPU is in the 89th percentile highlights the importance of the GPU in Greedfall. The game appears to be heavily GPU-dependent, and the 8050S, despite being a capable integrated solution, cannot match discrete GPUs that might be paired with similar CPUs. This ranking serves as a practical warning for builders: the Core Ultra 7 265HX is a strong processor, but pairing it with an integrated GPU limits the overall gaming experience to mid-range levels in Greedfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best performance across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 149, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield an average of 117 FPS, with a minimum of 99 and a maximum of 135. High settings produce 106 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 68 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 54% reduction, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load but with diminishing returns at the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable step down. Low settings average 103 FPS, which is a 31% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 81 FPS, with a range of 69 to 93 FPS. High settings average 74 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 47 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 47 FPS is still playable but represents a significant reduction from the 68 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54%, exactly the same percentage as at 1080p, showing consistent scaling across settings.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 62 FPS, Medium averages 48 FPS with a range of 41 to 56, High averages 44 FPS, and Ultra drops to 28 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only average below 30 FPS in the dataset, making it the least playable configuration. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 55% reduction, again consistent with the other resolutions. The 4K Medium minimum of 41 FPS indicates that even at moderate settings, the frame rate can dip below the 60 FPS threshold, which may cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced combat.

The medium settings at all resolutions show the most stable frame times, with the minimums and maximums being relatively close to the average. At 1080p, the range is 36 FPS (99 to 135), at 1440p it is 24 FPS (69 to 93), and at 4K it is 15 FPS (41 to 56). This tightening range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is consistently hitting its limits, reducing the variance in frame delivery. For a smoother experience, players should target 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings, as the 4K results are marginal for action gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with Low settings at 149 FPS and High settings at 106 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p High at 74 FPS is also viable, while 4K is only playable at Low settings with 62 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13790F, scores 63080, which is a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63331, a -0.2% difference, showing the CPU is closely matched with its peers.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS is the lowest in the dataset. Since the CPU is in the 93rd percentile and can handle 149 FPS at 1080p Low, the GPU's inability to push beyond 28 FPS at 4K Ultra confirms it is the limiting component at that resolution.

Q: What are the minimum FPS readings for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 99. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 69. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 41. These are the only min/max readings provided in the data.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2155th out of 2938 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle range, despite the CPU being in the 93rd percentile and the GPU in the 89th percentile.

Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance support high FPS?

A: The CPU has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5737 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4500. The 1080p Low result of 149 FPS suggests that the single-thread performance is sufficient to drive high frame rates in Greedfall, as the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions.