Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust Greedfall experience across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling predictably from 1080p to 4K. The data indicates a system that comfortably handles high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming while maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, though the most demanding preset reveals the GPU's limitations. This analysis breaks down the measured results, component roles, and optimal settings based solely on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 800th out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the top 27.2% of all tested systems for this specific title.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93785, which is virtually identical to the Intel Xeon 6520P (93786, 0% delta). It trails the AMD EPYC 4564P by 1.5%, the AMD EPYC 9175F by 1.9%, and the AMD EPYC 4565P by 2.1%.

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 238 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo fail to maintain 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 800 out of 2938 tested systems in Greedfall indicates a solid mid-to-upper tier standing. This placement shows that while the system is not at the absolute top of the performance pyramid, it significantly outperforms the majority of tested configurations. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this: the CPU sits in the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The gap between these percentiles suggests that the CPU is a stronger asset than the GPU in this pairing, a dynamic that becomes clear when examining the measured frame rates.

The CPU's high percentile ranking (96th) means it outperforms 96% of all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are server-class chips like the Intel Xeon 6520P (0% delta) and AMD EPYC 4564P (-1.5%), underscoring its compute muscle. In contrast, the GPU's 68th percentile places it above only 68% of all graphics cards, with nearest rivals like the NVIDIA P106-100 (-0.3%) and AMD Radeon RX 6600M (-0.4%) being far less powerful in synthetic tests. The fact that the combo ranks in the top 27.2% of tested systems suggests that the CPU's strength helps compensate for the GPU's more modest standing, though the 4K Ultra results reveal where the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus provides substantial processing headroom for Greedfall. With 24 cores and 24 threads, it is a high-core-count desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture using a 3 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz allow it to handle both lightly threaded game logic and heavily threaded background tasks. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core provide ample on-die storage for the game's assets and instructions.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates exceptional multi-threaded capability: it scores 44,253 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 24,461 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Single-thread performance is equally strong, with scores of 2,439 in Cinebench R23 singlecore and 3,453 in Cinebench R20 singlecore. These numbers indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates, particularly at 1080p where the measured results reach 238 FPS on Low settings. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking confirms that it is unlikely to be the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, including Greedfall's action RPG combat where physics and AI calculations can tax the processor.

The PassMark results further illustrate the CPU's capabilities: a multithread score of 68,574 and a single-thread score of 5,068. The data compression score of 804,322 and floating-point math score of 229,491 show strong general-purpose computing throughput. For Greedfall, which is not known for extreme CPU demands, this processor provides significant headroom. The measured frame rates at 1080p (170 FPS on High, 187 FPS on Medium) confirm that the CPU can maintain high frame delivery without becoming a limiting factor, as the GPU is still the primary constraint at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a clear progression across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance: 238 FPS on Low, 187 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 159 and maximum of 215), 170 FPS on High, and 108 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of pushing well beyond the refresh rates of most monitors, even at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload increasing. The Low preset yields 165 FPS, which drops to 130 FPS on Medium (minimum 110, maximum 149). High settings produce 118 FPS, while Ultra still maintains a respectable 75 FPS. These figures suggest that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, as even the most demanding preset remains above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings deliver 98 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings drop to 77 FPS (minimum 66, maximum 89), and High settings yield 70 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall to 45 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that the RTX 3080 cannot fully handle the highest visual quality at 4K. The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop proportionally, with the Ultra preset at 4K being the only configuration that fails to maintain smooth gameplay.

The minimum frame rates recorded for Medium settings provide additional insight. At 1080p, the minimum is 159 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing. At 1440p, the minimum drops to 110 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS floor. At 4K, the minimum is 66 FPS, which is close to the average of 77 FPS and indicates some frame time variance but no severe stuttering. These minimums suggest that the combo maintains consistent performance across the board, with the only concerning figure being the 4K Ultra average of 45 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary determinant of frame rates in this combo, particularly at higher resolutions. Built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process from Samsung, the GPU features 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. Its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus provides 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and effects in Greedfall.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1440 MHz base and 1710 MHz boost, with memory running at 19 Gbps effective. Its compute capabilities include 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 68 ray tracing cores. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 25,086 in Passmark G3D and 15,2423 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in these tests include the NVIDIA P106-100 (-0.3%) and AMD Radeon RX 6600M (-0.4%), which are considerably less powerful in real-world gaming despite similar synthetic scores.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is most evident when comparing frame rates across settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra (108 FPS) to Low (238 FPS) yields a 130 FPS increase, showing that the GPU is heavily utilized at higher presets. At 4K, the same setting change produces a 53 FPS increase (from 45 to 98 FPS), which is proportionally similar but starts from a much lower baseline. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall's textures at all tested settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this limit at 4K Ultra based on the measured performance, though the 45 FPS result indicates the GPU's raw compute power, rather than memory capacity, is the limiting factor.

The RTX 3080's 68th percentile ranking means it is not a top-tier card by current standards, but it remains capable for this 2019 title. The data shows that the GPU can handle 1440p Ultra at 75 FPS and 4K High at 70 FPS, which are playable results. However, the 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS demonstrates that the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for the most demanding configuration at the highest resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable performance, with Ultra at 108 FPS being the best visual quality while still exceeding 60 FPS. Players with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or higher) can use the Medium preset at 187 FPS or High at 170 FPS to maximize smoothness without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 75 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 118 FPS is ideal for those prioritizing frame rate over maximum visual detail, while Medium at 130 FPS provides a slight frame rate boost with minimal visual compromise. The Low preset at 165 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 77 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains smooth gameplay while providing acceptable visual quality. The High preset at 70 FPS is also viable for players who prefer higher detail settings and can tolerate slightly lower frame rates. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS should be avoided, as the sub-60 FPS average will result in noticeable stuttering and reduced responsiveness in combat. The Low preset at 98 FPS is a viable option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity at 4K.

The data indicates that the combo's performance ceiling in Greedfall is at 1440p Ultra, where it achieves 75 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset provides the best experience, balancing the 77 FPS average with the 66 FPS minimum, which ensures consistent frame delivery without dips below playable levels.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU as the limiting component at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 238 at 1080p to 165 at 1440p (a 30.7% reduction) and then to 98 at 4K (a 40.6% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern is consistent with GPU-bound performance, where the rendering workload increases quadratically with pixel count.

At High settings, the frame rates are 170 FPS at 1080p, 118 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 30.6% from 1080p to 1440p and 40.7% from 1440p to 4K, showing a remarkably consistent scaling pattern. This consistency indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, as the frame rate scales proportionally with the pixel count increase.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 108 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 30.6%, and from 1440p to 4K is 40.0%. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS represents a 58.3% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, which is the largest percentage drop across all settings. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the GPU beyond its comfort zone, likely due to the combination of high pixel count and demanding shader effects.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. The CPU maintains its 96th percentile ranking regardless of resolution, and the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU-bound behavior. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain similar across resolutions at lower settings. Instead, the data shows that at Low settings, the 4K result (98 FPS) is still 41.2% lower than the 1080p result (238 FPS), confirming that the GPU, with its 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth, is the limiting component in this pairing.