Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload for the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor and the AMD Radeon RX 570 graphics card. The benchmark data indicates that this pairing, while powered by a top-tier CPU, is significantly constrained by the GPU at higher settings and resolutions. The measured frame rates show a system that can handle the game at lower presets but struggles to maintain playable performance as graphical demands increase. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to provide a clear picture of what users can expect from this specific hardware configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination is positioned at rank 2825 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower percentile of all possible system configurations for this title. This low ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU's performance ceiling, as the CPU is a high-end component. The data suggests that while the processor is more than capable of feeding frames, the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck, preventing the system from achieving higher average frame rates.

The GPU itself, the AMD Radeon RX 570, holds a 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database. When compared to its nearest rivals, its average benchmark score of 28766 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28874, a difference of -0.4%. It also sits close to the AMD Radeon RX 470, which has an average score of 28996, with the RX 570 trailing by -0.8%. This indicates that the GPU's raw compute potential is on par with these other cards, but for a 2019 title like Greedfall, that potential is not enough to overcome the demands of higher resolutions and settings. The overall combo rank confirms that in this specific game, the system's performance is a product of its weakest link, the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for visual fidelity versus smooth gameplay. For a consistent and playable experience, the Low preset is the only setting that provides a high enough average frame rate across all tested resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset yields an average of 73 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this combo. At 1440p, it drops to 51 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 30 FPS. While 30 FPS is often considered a minimum for playability, it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

The Medium preset offers a significant visual upgrade but with a substantial performance cost. At 1080p, it averages 57 FPS, which is still smooth, but at 1440p, this drops to 40 FPS, and at 4K, it becomes 24 FPS, which is not ideal for an action RPG. The High preset is only viable at 1080p, where it averages 52 FPS. At higher resolutions, it becomes increasingly taxing, producing 36 FPS at 1440p and 22 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is effectively unplayable at any resolution, with an average of 33 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. The data shows that for the best balance, users should default to Low or Medium at 1080p, or Low at 1440p, to maintain a playable frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and expected pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. This scaling is a strong indicator of the system's bottleneck. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 73 at 1080p to 51 at 1440p, a reduction of 30%. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average FPS falls from 51 to 30, a further 41% reduction. Overall, the transition from 1080p to 4K at Low settings results in a 59% decrease in average frame rate.

This pattern of decline is consistent across all settings. For example, at Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 57 at 1080p to 40 at 1440p and then to 24 at 4K. The significant drop in performance with each resolution increase points directly to the AMD Radeon RX 570 as the limiting factor. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, with its 24 cores and 36 MB of L3 cache, is unlikely to be a constraint at these resolutions. The data suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being saturated as the number of pixels to render grows, causing the frame rate to plummet. The system is not scaling well at higher resolutions, reinforcing the conclusion that it is best suited for 1080p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data provides a detailed view of the system's performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Ultra: The average FPS is 33.
• High: The average FPS is 52.
• Medium: The average FPS is 57, with minimum and maximum values of 49 and 66 FPS, respectively.
• Low: The average FPS is 73.

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Ultra: The average FPS is 23.
• High: The average FPS is 36.
• Medium: The average FPS is 40, with minimum and maximum values of 34 and 46 FPS, respectively.
• Low: The average FPS is 51.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Ultra: The average FPS is 14.
• High: The average FPS is 22.
• Medium: The average FPS is 24, with minimum and maximum values of 20 and 27 FPS, respectively.
• Low: The average FPS is 30.

These numbers show a consistent hierarchy. The Low preset is the only one that consistently delivers an average FPS above 30 at all resolutions. The Medium preset at 1080p (57 FPS) is the only other configuration that offers a clearly smooth experience, with the High preset at 1080p (52 FPS) being a close third. The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset shows that frame pacing is generally stable, with the lowest recorded minimum being 20 FPS at 4K. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets is substantial, highlighting the GPU's limitations when handling higher levels of detail.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the decisive component in this system's Greedfall performance. Equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, it provides a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU's architecture is GCN 4.0, built on a 14 nm process, and it features 2048 shading units. Its base and boost clocks are 1168 MHz and 1244 MHz, respectively. These specifications, while competent for its generation, are insufficient for the demands of Greedfall at higher settings.

The data strongly supports the conclusion that the GPU is the bottleneck. The average benchmark score for the RX 570 is 28766, and its performance is closely matched by rivals such as the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which is only 0.4% faster. In Greedfall, this level of performance translates to the observed frame rates. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a likely point of contention, as high-resolution textures at 4K can easily exceed this limit, leading to texture swapping and performance dips. The 150W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class of card, but the raw compute power is just not enough to maintain high frame rates in a game like Greedfall at resolutions beyond 1080p. The GPU is the clear limiting factor, and its performance ceiling defines the system's overall capability in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a high-end processor that provides more than enough computational power for Greedfall. With 24 cores and 24 threads, it has significant multi-threading capabilities. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.50 GHz, ensuring strong single-threaded performance. The processor also features 36 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s.

Given the high frame rate ceilings of modern CPUs, it is highly unlikely that this processor is the cause of the low FPS numbers observed in the benchmark data. The CPU's own benchmark scores are dominant, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44253 and a single-core score of 2439. Its average benchmark score of 93785 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, and it is within 1.5% of the AMD EPYC 4564P and 1.9% of the AMD EPYC 9175F. The data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game. The performance bottlenecks are almost entirely on the GPU side. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and it is doing so without becoming a constraint, as evidenced by the performance scaling with resolution, which is a purely GPU-bound characteristic.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 73, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this system capable of running Greedfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it can run the game at 4K, but playability is limited. The only preset that achieves an average FPS of 30 is Low. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets produce average FPS of 24, 22, and 14, respectively, which are generally not considered smooth.

Q: How does the performance at 1440p compare to 1080p?

A: The performance drops significantly. For example, at the Low preset, the average FPS falls from 73 at 1080p to 51 at 1440p, a 30% decrease. This indicates the system is best suited for 1080p gaming.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The benchmark data points to the AMD Radeon RX 570 as the primary bottleneck. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a high-end CPU with a 96th percentile ranking, while the GPU's performance is much more limited, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a balanced experience at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p provides a good balance, with an average FPS of 57 and a minimum of 49 FPS. The High preset is also viable with an average of 52 FPS, but the Low preset offers the highest frame rate at 73 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its closest competitor?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, has a score of 28874, which is a 0.4% difference. The RX 570 also trails the AMD Radeon RX 470 by 0.8%, which scores 28996.