Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + Intel Arc B570

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Greedfall, with the combo ranking in the 2344th position out of 2938 tested combinations. The data shows a clear pattern: this system is firmly a 1080p performer, with 1440p requiring settings compromises and 4K pushing the GPU to its limits. The CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom, but the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus become the primary constraint as resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 92 FPS at 1920x1080 to 64 FPS at 2560x1440, a 30% reduction, and then to 38 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 41% decline. This progressive degradation is characteristic of a GPU that is being saturated by pixel count rather than a CPU bottleneck, especially given the Core Ultra 7 265K's strong multi-threaded capabilities.

The scaling pattern across settings reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 130 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what the Arc B570 can render at higher resolutions. At 4K Low, the average drops to 54 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p Low figure despite identical settings. This 2.4x resolution increase (from 2.07 million pixels to 8.29 million pixels) produces a 58% performance hit, which is slightly better than linear scaling but still indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

Examining the Medium preset data provides additional insight into the scaling behavior. At 1080p Medium, the average is 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and maximum of 117. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 71 FPS with a range of 60 to 81, while at 4K Medium, the average is 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48. The min-to-max spread widens proportionally at higher resolutions, suggesting that frame time variance increases as the GPU approaches its limits. The 4K Medium minimum of 36 FPS is particularly telling, as it falls below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider the floor for acceptable action RPG gameplay.

The Ultra preset data shows the most dramatic scaling penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 59 FPS average, which is playable but not smooth. At 1440p Ultra, this drops to 41 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 24 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is essentially unplayable for a game like Greedfall, which features real-time combat and exploration. The step from High to Ultra at 4K costs 14 FPS (from 38 to 24), a 37% penalty that suggests the Ultra preset includes effects that heavily tax the Arc B570's 80 ROPs and 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K brings substantial processing power to this combination, with 20 cores and 20 threads running at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This Arrow Lake-S architecture chip, built on a 3 nm TSMC process, demonstrates strong synthetic performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35850 and a single-core score of 2020. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it is well above average, and its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon 6511P (delta -0.2%), Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (delta -0.7%), Intel Core i7-14700KF (delta +1%), and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (delta +1.3%).

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU based on the resolution scaling data. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 130 FPS while 4K Low only reaches 54 FPS strongly suggests that the Core Ultra 7 265K is not the limiting factor at any resolution tested. The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory throughput for the game's open-world environments and NPC populations.

However, the CPU's performance characteristics do matter for maintaining minimum frame rates. The 1080p Medium preset shows a minimum of 87 FPS, which indicates that even in demanding scenes, the CPU can keep frame pacing stable when the GPU is not overwhelmed. The 1440p Medium minimum of 60 FPS also suggests that the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery, with the GPU being the component that determines the average. The Core Ultra 7 265K's 20 threads are likely more than sufficient for Greedfall, which was released in 2019 and is unlikely to scale beyond 8-12 threads effectively.

The Passmark multi-thread score of 58594 and single-thread score of 4928 further contextualize the CPU's capability. In a game like Greedfall, which relies heavily on single-thread performance for game logic and AI, the 265K's strong single-core results (Geekbench single-core score of 2713, Cinebench R23 single-core of 2020) ensure that the CPU never becomes a bottleneck even at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed. The data supports the conclusion that this combination is GPU-limited across all tested settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + Intel Arc B570 combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 92 FPS average, which provides a smooth experience for Greedfall's combat and exploration. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 130 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is likely not worth the extra 38 FPS for most players, especially since the Medium preset at 102 FPS offers a better balance with a minimum of 87 FPS.

For players targeting 1440p, the Medium preset at 71 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum is the recommended choice. This provides a playable experience while maintaining reasonable visual fidelity. The High preset at 1440p drops to 64 FPS average, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 41 FPS average, falls below the 60 FPS target that many players prefer for action RPGs, making it a poor choice despite the visual improvements.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that this combination is not well-suited for high-quality gaming. The Low preset at 54 FPS average is the only option that approaches playability, while Medium drops to 42 FPS and High falls to 38 FPS. The Ultra preset at 24 FPS is effectively unplayable. For 4K, the recommendation is to use Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The 10 GB VRAM on the Arc B570 may also become a constraint at 4K with high-resolution textures, though the measured data does not isolate VRAM capacity as a specific bottleneck.

The best experience per the measured rows is arguably the 1080p High preset, which delivers 92 FPS average while maintaining good visual quality. This represents the sweet spot where the GPU is sufficiently utilized without being overwhelmed, and the CPU has enough headroom to ensure consistent frame delivery. For players with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset provides the best balance, while those with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or play at a lower resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2344 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the lower third of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning rather than any CPU deficiency, as the Core Ultra 7 265K ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. The Arc B570, by contrast, ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 20556 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, delta +0.1%), Intel Arc A750 (20582, delta -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, delta +0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, delta -0.5%).

The rank of 2344 out of 2938 indicates that this combo is positioned for 1080p gaming rather than higher resolutions. The measured FPS data supports this, as the system achieves strong performance at 1080p across all settings but struggles at 4K. The combo's ranking is likely dragged down by the 4K results, where the Arc B570's 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth limit performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

In the context of the combo's nearest GPU rivals, the Arc B570's performance profile is consistent with its benchmark scores. The deltaPct values show that it is essentially tied with the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, which suggests that in Greedfall, the combo's ranking would be similar to what those GPUs would achieve with a comparable CPU. The Core Ultra 7 265K's 94th percentile CPU ranking ensures that the combo is not CPU-limited, meaning the 2344 rank is primarily a reflection of the GPU's capabilities in this specific game.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with the High preset delivering 92 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 71 FPS, while 3840x2160 only reaches playable frame rates on Low settings (54 FPS).

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K bottlenecking the Intel Arc B570 in Greedfall?

A: No. The resolution scaling data shows that performance drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35850 and single-core of 2020, suggest it has ample headroom.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Greedfall?

A: At 1080p, Ultra settings produce 59 FPS average, which is playable. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 41 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 24 FPS. The data suggests Ultra is only viable at 1080p for this combination.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Intel Arc A750 (20582), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662).

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 71 FPS average at 2560x1440 Medium, with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS. This provides a consistently playable experience for Greedfall.

Q: Is the 10 GB VRAM on the Arc B570 sufficient for Greedfall?

A: The measured FPS data does not indicate VRAM-related issues, as the performance scaling is consistent with GPU compute limitations. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for this game at the tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + Intel Arc B570 combination delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves 130 FPS average, providing the highest frame rates of any configuration tested. The Medium preset produces 102 FPS average with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS, offering a solid balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset drops to 92 FPS average, which remains smooth for action RPG gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1080p produces 59 FPS average, which is the lowest at this resolution but still technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward significantly. The Low preset achieves 90 FPS average, which is still excellent for 1440p gaming. The Medium preset delivers 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS, maintaining a playable experience. The High preset falls to 64 FPS average, which is acceptable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 41 FPS average, which dips below the ideal 60 FPS threshold and may cause noticeable stuttering in combat.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset achieves 54 FPS average, which is the only 4K configuration that stays above the 50 FPS mark. The Medium preset drops to 42 FPS average with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS, which will result in noticeable frame drops during intense action. The High preset produces 38 FPS average, falling below the 40 FPS minimum for comfortable gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 24 FPS average, which is effectively unplayable for a game requiring real-time combat responses.

The full measured data table is as follows: 1920x1080 Low 130 FPS, 1920x1080 Medium 102 FPS (min 87, max 117), 1920x1080 High 92 FPS, 1920x1080 Ultra 59 FPS, 2560x1440 Low 90 FPS, 2560x1440 Medium 71 FPS (min 60, max 81), 2560x1440 High 64 FPS, 2560x1440 Ultra 41 FPS, 3840x2160 Low 54 FPS, 3840x2160 Medium 42 FPS (min 36, max 48), 3840x2160 High 38 FPS, 3840x2160 Ultra 24 FPS.