Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a 20-core, 20-thread mobile processor based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz, and it boosts to 5.30 GHz, with a 30 MB shared L3 cache. This CPU sits in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs in the database, indicating it is a high-end part for gaming workloads. In synthetic tests, it scores 40,642 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5,737 points in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 47,985. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13790F, has an average benchmark score of 63,080, which is only 0.1% lower, making the two effectively identical in aggregate CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is marginally ahead at 0.2%, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is 0.7% slower. For a game like Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, this processor offers substantial headroom. The high single-thread performance (5,737 in R23 single-core) is particularly relevant, as many game logic and physics tasks rely on single-core speed. The 20 cores ensure that background tasks and any multi-threaded game systems won't starve the primary rendering thread. Given the CPU’s performance percentile, it is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where GPU load dominates.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX provides a robust foundation for Greedfall. With 20 physical cores and 20 threads, it lacks hyper-threading but compensates with a high boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This combination is well-suited for an Action RPG that, while not the most demanding title, benefits from strong single-core performance for AI, pathfinding, and game logic. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,737 places it in the top tier of mobile processors, which is critical for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The multi-core score of 40,642 ensures that if Greedfall does utilize multiple threads, the processor can handle it without issue.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 177 FPS, which is the highest average recorded across all tested configurations. This suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do per frame. Even at the most demanding setting tested, 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 33 FPS, but this is a GPU-side limitation given the massive pixel count. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4,500 and multithread score of 47,985 reinforce that it has ample compute resources. Compared to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13790F, the Ultra 7 265HX is virtually tied in aggregate performance (0.1% delta), meaning that swapping between these two CPUs would yield no measurable difference in Greedfall’s frame rates. The processor’s 3 nm process node and 55 W TDP also indicate it runs efficiently, allowing sustained boost clocks during long gaming sessions without thermal throttling, which is important for maintaining the high FPS numbers seen in the data.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the graphics engine here, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with 6,144 shading units and 48 RT cores. Its Passmark G3D score is 29,137, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. This is a capable mid-to-high-end mobile GPU, and the data shows it is the dominant factor in Greedfall’s performance across all settings.

In Greedfall, the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures and geometry, even at 4K resolution. The 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming does not cause hitches. However, the GPU’s raw compute power becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, at 1440p High, the average FPS is 88, while at 4K High, it drops to 52 FPS—a 41% reduction. This scaling aligns with the increase in pixel count, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this scenario. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS is adequate for the game’s DirectX 12 rendering, but the Ultra preset at 4K pushes it to its limits, resulting in only 33 FPS. Notably, the RTX 5070’s nearest rivals in the database are older workstation cards like the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% delta) and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% delta), which are far less capable in gaming. This suggests that the RTX 5070’s benchmark scores are skewed by compute-heavy workloads, but in gaming, its real-world performance is defined by the measured FPS data, which shows it can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease, but struggles at 4K Ultra.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: Greedfall’s performance scales predictably with resolution, and the GPU is the primary limiter. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 126 to 88, a 30% decrease. Going from 1440p to 4K at High, the FPS further drops from 88 to 52, a 41% decrease. This non-linear scaling is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the number of pixels increases by 2.25x from 1080p to 4K, but the frame rate does not drop proportionally because the CPU still has headroom. At 1080p Low, the system hits 177 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not the bottleneck even at the lowest settings. At 4K Low, the FPS is 73, which is 59% lower than 1080p Low—a much larger drop than the raw pixel count would suggest, indicating that the GPU’s fill rate and shading units are saturated.

The Ultra preset amplifies this effect. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 81, which is still playable, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 33 FPS—a 59% reduction. The Medium preset provides the only full min/max data, showing 139 FPS at 1080p, 96 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. The min FPS at 4K Medium is 49, indicating occasional dips but generally stable performance. This data strongly suggests that the RTX 5070 is the limiting component in this combo. The CPU’s performance is consistent across all resolutions, but the GPU’s workload increases with pixel count, causing frame rates to drop. For a game like Greedfall, which is not heavily CPU-dependent, the 265HX provides more than enough power, and the RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM and bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K Ultra is beyond its comfortable reach.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 2044th out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 55th percentile (roughly in the middle of the pack). This ranking is notable because the individual components are high-end—the CPU is in the 93rd percentile and the GPU is in the 82nd percentile—yet the combo does not crack the top half of all tested systems. This suggests that Greedfall is more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU, and many other combos with faster GPUs (even if paired with weaker CPUs) achieve higher average FPS. The ranking indicates that while this combo is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p, it is not an optimal pairing for 4K gaming, as the GPU’s performance holds it back relative to combos with higher-tier graphics cards.

The data shows that the combo’s best result is 177 FPS at 1080p Low, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, at 4K Ultra, the 33 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold that many gamers consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The ranking reflects this: the combo is positioned in the middle because it offers strong performance at lower resolutions but falls behind at higher resolutions. Compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13790F would likely produce identical results, as the delta is only 0.1%. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 580, are not gaming-focused and would perform worse in Greedfall, despite similar aggregate benchmark scores. This highlights that the combo rank is driven by the GPU’s gaming-specific capabilities, not its raw compute scores. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is a solid performer, but for 4K enthusiasts, it sits in the lower half of the database’s tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High provides the best balance, achieving 88 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS target. At 1080p High, the combo hits 126 FPS, which is also excellent, but 1440p offers a sharper image without sacrificing playability.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. At 4K High, the average FPS is 52, which is playable but not ideal. At 4K Medium, it achieves 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS. For a consistently smooth experience, 4K Low is recommended, yielding 73 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63,173, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13790F (63,080). This difference is negligible, meaning gaming performance in Greedfall would be virtually identical between the two CPUs.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes. The FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K (e.g., 126 to 52 FPS at High settings), while the CPU’s synthetic scores are in the top 7% of all CPUs. This indicates that the RTX 5070’s rendering capabilities are the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 177 at 1080p with Low settings. This suggests the combo is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors at lower graphical presets.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it enough?

A: The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. For Greedfall, this is sufficient, as the game does not exhibit VRAM-related stuttering or texture pop-in based on the measured min FPS values, which remain stable even at 4K Medium.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. For a 60 FPS target, the best experience is at 1440p with High settings, delivering 88 FPS average. This offers a significant visual upgrade over Low settings without the performance penalty of Ultra. If the user prefers 1080p, High settings at 126 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays. At 4K, the Medium preset is the most balanced, with 58 FPS average and a minimum of 49 FPS, which is borderline but playable. Ultra settings are not recommended for any resolution if a stable 60 FPS is desired, as 1080p Ultra only reaches 81 FPS and 4K Ultra drops to 33 FPS.

For users with 144Hz monitors, the 1080p Low preset (177 FPS) or 1440p Low (123 FPS) will fully utilize the refresh rate, though visual quality suffers. The data shows that the jump from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 27 FPS (123 to 96), which is a reasonable trade-off for better visuals. At 4K, the Medium preset is the highest playable option, as High drops to 52 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering on some displays. Ultimately, the recommended configuration is 1440p High for a balance of visual fidelity and performance, or 1080p High for maximum smoothness. The combo’s mid-pack ranking (2044 out of 3703) suggests that while it can handle most presets, pushing to Ultra at 4K exceeds its comfortable performance envelope.