Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 2006 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU, while capable at lower resolutions, becomes the primary constraint at 4K Ultra settings, where frame rates dip below playable thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2006 out of 3703 tested configurations places it at roughly the 54th percentile of all tested pairings in Greedfall. This middle-tier positioning is consistent with a mobile-class CPU paired with a desktop-class GPU that delivers solid 1080p and 1440p performance but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

The CPU itself, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, sits at the 93rd percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 63173. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13790F (deltaPct 0.1, meaning the 265HX is essentially tied), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (deltaPct -0.2, slightly behind), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (deltaPct 0.5, slightly ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (deltaPct 0.7, ahead by less than one percent). These margins are negligible in real-world gaming terms, indicating the 265HX is well within the expected performance envelope for a high-end mobile processor.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, sits at the 81st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (deltaPct 0.4), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (deltaPct -1.3, meaning the 4070 is 1.3% behind), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (deltaPct 1.3, meaning the 4070 is 1.3% ahead). These close margins suggest the desktop RTX 4070 performs comparably to a high-end mobile RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks, though game-specific results vary.

The gap between the CPU's high percentile (93rd) and the combo's mid-tier game rank (54th percentile) indicates that Greedfall's performance ceiling is set more by the GPU than the processor. The CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, but the GPU's limits become apparent at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The GPU's 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output processors support a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 29.15 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1).

In Greedfall, the GPU's memory configuration proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 12 GB capacity and 192-bit bus become limiting factors at 4K Ultra settings. The measured data shows a dramatic drop from 53 FPS average at 4K High to 34 FPS average at 4K Ultra, a 36% reduction that points to the GPU struggling with the combined load of higher resolution and more demanding settings. The GPU's 64 ROPs, while typical for this class, constrain fill-rate-heavy scenarios at 4K.

The RTX 4070's position at the 81st percentile against all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 26927 and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 14720, indicates strong overall capability. However, in Greedfall, the GPU's performance at 4K Ultra (34 FPS average) falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth, suggesting the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution and settings combination.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 180 FPS at 1080p to 125 FPS at 1440p (a 31% reduction) and further to 74 FPS at 4K (a 41% reduction from 1440p). At High settings, the drop is from 128 FPS at 1080p to 89 FPS at 1440p (a 30% reduction) and to 53 FPS at 4K (a 40% reduction from 1440p). At Medium settings, the pattern holds: 141 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p (a 30% reduction), and 58 FPS at 4K (a 41% reduction from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the figures are 82 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p (a 30% reduction), and 34 FPS at 4K (a 40% reduction from 1440p).

This consistent 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 40% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates a GPU-bound scenario. The scaling is nearly uniform regardless of quality preset, which suggests that resolution is the dominant factor in performance variation, not the specific settings chosen. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, since each frame requires more GPU work.

The data also shows that at 1080p, even Ultra settings achieve 82 FPS average, comfortably above 60 FPS. At 1440p, High settings deliver 89 FPS, while Ultra drops to 57 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (74 FPS) and Medium settings (58 FPS) approach playable frame rates, with High (53 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) falling below 60 FPS. This pattern identifies the RTX 4070 as the limiting component at higher resolutions, particularly when combined with Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: Based on measured data, 1440p with High settings delivers 89 FPS average, which balances visual quality and performance. At 1080p, even Ultra settings achieve 82 FPS, while at 4K, only Low (74 FPS) and Medium (58 FPS) approach playable frame rates.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63173 on average, essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-13790F (deltaPct 0.1), slightly behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (deltaPct -0.2), and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (deltaPct 0.5) and Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (deltaPct 0.7). These differences are under one percent and unlikely to affect gaming performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in Greedfall?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo achieves 180 FPS at Low settings, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The consistent 30-40% FPS drops when scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings point to GPU-bound performance.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 58 FPS average at 4K Medium, with minimum FPS of 50 and maximum of 67. This is borderline playable but may suffer from occasional dips below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 scores 37648 on average, which is 1.3% behind the RTX 4080 Mobile's score of 38135. This close margin suggests comparable performance in most games, though Greedfall-specific results may vary.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2006 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the GPU's limitations at 4K Ultra settings, where performance drops to 34 FPS average.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX features 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It uses the Arrow Lake-HX architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process node, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 40642 and a single-core score of 5737. PassMark results show a multithread score of 47985, a single-thread score of 4500, and strong performance in specific workloads: floating point math at 161605, integer math at 126954, and data compression at 511817. These scores indicate the CPU is well-suited for gaming workloads, where single-thread performance is often critical.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is evident in the scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 180 FPS, which indicates the CPU can generate frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower settings. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's headroom goes unused. The CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads provide ample processing power for Greedfall's game logic, AI, and physics, even if the game may not utilize all 20 threads efficiently.

The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, combined with its benchmark scores, suggests it will not bottleneck the RTX 4070 in Greedfall at any resolution. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, and even at 1080p, the GPU's performance at Ultra settings (82 FPS) is well below the CPU's potential frame generation capability.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 82 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. For players who prefer higher frame rates, High settings at 128 FPS or Medium at 141 FPS offer smoother experiences, but Ultra is the best balance of quality and performance at this resolution.

At 1440p, High settings provide 89 FPS average, which is the recommended choice for this resolution. Ultra drops to 57 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may be noticeable in fast-paced scenes. Medium settings at 98 FPS offer a smoother experience but with reduced visual quality. Low settings at 125 FPS are only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Medium settings deliver 58 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS, which is borderline playable but may experience stutters in demanding scenes. Low settings at 74 FPS provide a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS but with significantly reduced visual quality. High settings at 53 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not recommended due to sub-60 FPS averages.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests 1440p High settings, which offers 89 FPS average with good visual quality and a comfortable performance margin. Players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate may prefer 1080p Ultra at 82 FPS, while those who want the smoothest experience should consider 1080p Low at 180 FPS or 1440p Low at 125 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with this combo covers four resolutions and four settings levels, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves its highest frame rates. Low settings deliver 180 FPS average, Medium delivers 141 FPS with a range of 120-163 FPS, High delivers 128 FPS, and Ultra delivers 82 FPS. All settings at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold, and even Ultra maintains a comfortable margin above playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low settings deliver 125 FPS average, Medium delivers 98 FPS with a range of 83-113 FPS, High delivers 89 FPS, and Ultra delivers 57 FPS. At this resolution, Ultra settings fall just below 60 FPS, while all other settings remain above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, performance drops significantly. Low settings deliver 74 FPS average, Medium delivers 58 FPS with a range of 50-67 FPS, High delivers 53 FPS, and Ultra delivers 34 FPS. Only Low settings maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while Medium is borderline and High and Ultra fall below playable thresholds.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial at every resolution, with Ultra delivering roughly 45-55% of the frame rate of Low. At 1080p, the gap is from 180 to 82 FPS (54% reduction), at 1440p from 125 to 57 FPS (54% reduction), and at 4K from 74 to 34 FPS (54% reduction). This consistent scaling indicates that Greedfall's settings have a predictable impact on performance, regardless of resolution.