Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting stress test for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a system that is clearly capable at 1080p but shows its limitations as resolution and visual fidelity increase. The data indicates a pairing where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher settings, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and demonstrates the heavy lifting done by the Radeon RX 7600. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 109.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 77.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 32.2 FPS. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields just 43.1 FPS, which is a 60.6% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering resolution directly taxes the graphics processor.

The trend is consistent across all presets. At Ultra settings, the system manages 68.7 FPS at 1080p, drops to 49.8 FPS at 1440p, and falls to 31.6 FPS at 4K. Even at Low settings, where the load on the GPU is minimized, the frame rate falls from 154.8 FPS at 1080p to 65.9 FPS at 4K. This pattern suggests that the RX 7600’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are significant factors at 4K, as the data shows a clear inability to maintain playable frame rates at that resolution regardless of quality preset.

The scaling between 1080p and 1440p is less punishing but still notable. For High settings, the drop is 32.2 FPS, while for Medium it is 38.3 FPS. The difference between 1440p and 4K is where the GPU struggles most, with the High preset losing 34.1 FPS. This indicates that the 4K resolution is beyond the comfortable operating range for this combo in Greedfall, and the limiting component is unequivocally the graphics card.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, is the decisive factor in this game’s performance envelope. The GPU’s boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz provide the computational throughput for the 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance. However, the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s appears to be a constraint at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when moving to 4K.

The data shows that Greedfall is sensitive to the GPU’s capabilities. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 121.2 FPS, indicating the GPU has enough headroom to render the scene efficiently. But at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 31.6 is barely playable, and the 4K High result of 43.1 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider smooth. The GPU’s 64 ROPs and 128 TMUs are tasked heavily by the game’s engine, and the measured results suggest that the RX 7600 is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 63 against all GPUs places it in the mid-range, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, has an average benchmark score only 0.6% higher. This close margin indicates that the RX 7600 is operating near the limits of its class. In Greedfall, the 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data implies that at 4K, the memory subsystem becomes a bottleneck, preventing higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 achieves a rank of 1134 out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which is a direct reflection of the GPU’s mid-range positioning. The CPU, by contrast, is a high-end processor with a 97th percentile ranking against all CPUs, but its performance is capped by the GPU in this game.

The data shows that the combo’s ranking is not a result of CPU deficiency. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 79102, which is only 0.2% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and 0.9% lower than the Intel Core i9-14900K. This indicates the CPU is performing as expected. The bottleneck is the GPU, which has an average benchmark score of 20258 and a percentile ranking of 63. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is GPU-limited in Greedfall, and the rank of 1134 out of 1705 reflects this imbalance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 109.4 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 31.6 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance is in the 97th percentile while the GPU is in the 63rd percentile, and frame rates drop significantly with resolution increases.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 154.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20258, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: This combo ranks 1134 out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data points to the High preset at 1920x1080 as the optimal choice. This configuration delivers an average of 109.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The Medium preset offers a modest increase to 121.2 FPS, but the visual fidelity trade-off is not worth the 11.8 FPS gain, as High likely provides a better overall experience.

At 2560x1440, the High preset remains viable with an average of 77.2 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for most users, and the image quality improvement over 1080p is significant. For those prioritizing frame rate over resolution, the Low preset at 1440p yields 108.7 FPS, which is a substantial boost, but the visual downgrade may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with 49.8 FPS, falls below the 60 FPS target and is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, no preset provides a fully satisfactory result. The Low preset at 65.9 FPS is the only one above 60 FPS, but it likely compromises the visual experience heavily. The Medium preset at 52.1 FPS is borderline, while High at 43.1 FPS and Ultra at 31.6 FPS are below playable thresholds for most. Given the data, 4K gaming with this combo is not recommended for Greedfall unless the user is willing to accept significant visual compromises for the Low preset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K plays a supporting role in Greedfall, providing ample computational power that is not fully utilized. With 20 cores and 20 threads, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, the CPU is more than capable of handling the game’s logic and AI. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50009 and single-core score of 7060 demonstrate its strength, but in Greedfall, the frame rates are dictated by the GPU.

The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution or preset. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 154.8 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly struggling, the CPU’s performance does not appear to be a limiting factor. The CPU’s high percentile ranking of 97 against all CPUs, combined with the fact that its nearest rivals are within 1.2% in benchmark scores, confirms that the 265K is performing at the top of its class.

The 265K’s architecture, with a 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors, provides the headroom for future GPU upgrades. In this specific game, the CPU’s role is to ensure consistent frame delivery, which it does admirably. The measured FPS at 1080p Medium (121.2 FPS) and High (109.4 FPS) are strong indicators that the CPU is not holding the system back. The bottleneck is the GPU’s rendering capabilities, and the CPU’s performance is a non-factor in the overall ranking of this combo.