Greedfall

# Greedfall with Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The combination of Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA's RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a compelling Greedfall experience, with measured frame rates spanning from 52 FPS at 4K Ultra to 276 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system that is consistently playable across all tested configurations, though the scaling patterns between resolutions and settings point to distinct bottlenecks that shift depending on the workload. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes them against the combo's rank among 2,938 tested combinations, and examines what the CPU and GPU specifications reveal about their respective roles in producing these numbers.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern: performance degrades as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation varies significantly by settings preset. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 197 FPS at 1080p to 137 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 60 FPS or roughly 30%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings brings the average down to 82 FPS, another 55 FPS drop, representing a further 40% decrease. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K suggests that at 4K, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the pixel throughput demand increases substantially.

At Low settings, the scaling story is even more dramatic. The system achieves 276 FPS at 1080p Low, which drops to 192 FPS at 1440p Low (a 84 FPS or 30% reduction), and then to 114 FPS at 4K Low (a 78 FPS or 41% reduction). The fact that even at Low settings the 4K result is only 114 FPS, while 1080p Low reaches 276 FPS, indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering pipeline is heavily taxed by the 4K resolution regardless of the graphical complexity. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings (78 FPS) is nearly as large as the gap between 1080p and 1440p (84 FPS), which is unusual—typically the 4K jump is more punishing, but here the scaling is nearly linear.

Medium settings tell a similar tale with slightly different magnitudes. The average FPS at 1080p Medium is 217, dropping to 151 at 1440p Medium (a 66 FPS or 30% reduction), and then to 90 at 4K Medium (a 61 FPS or 40% reduction). The minimum FPS readings at Medium settings—185 at 1080p, 128 at 1440p, and 76 at 4K—show that even the worst-case frame times remain comfortably above playable thresholds, with the 4K minimum of 76 FPS still being smooth.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 126, which drops to 87 at 1440p Ultra (a 39 FPS or 31% reduction), and then to 52 at 4K Ultra (a 35 FPS or 40% reduction). The consistent ~30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~40% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings presets strongly suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at 4K, particularly when combined with Ultra settings, where the 52 FPS average indicates a borderline playable experience.

The data implies that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution in this game. The fact that 1080p Low produces 276 FPS—a very high frame rate that would typically expose CPU limitations—and that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 30% regardless of settings, points to the GPU as the dominant limiting component. If the CPU were the constraint, the FPS at 1080p Low would plateau and the drop to higher resolutions would be less pronounced.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. The 151 FPS average at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 128 FPS, provides a smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold typically considered standard for action RPGs. The 173 FPS maximum at this setting further demonstrates headroom, ensuring that even demanding scenes with multiple enemies or complex effects will remain fluid.

For 4K users, the Medium preset at 90 FPS average is the sweet spot. The 76 FPS minimum at 4K Medium ensures that the experience never dips below playable levels, while the visual upgrade from Low to Medium is substantial in a game like Greedfall, which features detailed environments and character models. The High preset at 4K (82 FPS average) is also viable, but the lack of minimum FPS data for that configuration makes Medium the safer recommendation based on the available measurements.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 126 FPS average is the clear choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The 87 FPS at 1440p Ultra is also respectable, but the 52 FPS at 4K Ultra is below the smoothness most players would accept, making Ultra a poor choice at that resolution. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (276 FPS at 1080p), sacrifices too much visual fidelity in a game that relies heavily on atmosphere and art direction. The data suggests that Medium at 4K and Ultra at 1080p are the optimal presets, with High serving as a middle-ground compromise at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame places this configuration at rank 474 out of 2,938 tested combinations, which puts it in the top 16% of all tested systems for Greedfall. This is a strong showing, indicating that the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and RTX 4070 SUPER combination outperforms the vast majority of other hardware pairings in this specific title. The rank is particularly impressive given that the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 83, meaning it outperforms 83% of all GPUs in general benchmarks, but the in-game rank suggests the CPU-GPU pairing is well-matched for Greedfall's particular demands.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 96, placing it in the top 4% of all processors. This high CPU percentile, combined with the GPU's 83rd percentile, suggests that the processor is providing ample headroom for the graphics card to operate at its full potential. The nearestRivals data for the CPU shows it trading blows with server-class processors like the Intel Xeon 6520P (deltaPct 0), AMD EPYC 4564P (deltaPct -1.5), AMD EPYC 9175F (deltaPct -1.9), and AMD EPYC 4565P (deltaPct -2.1), which underscores its exceptional multi-core performance.

For the GPU, the nearestRivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (deltaPct -0.2), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (deltaPct -1). These near-identical average benchmark scores (all within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER) indicate that the GPU's raw compute performance is well-established, but the in-game rank of 474 suggests that Greedfall specifically benefits from this card's architectural features.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are: Low at 114 FPS, Medium at 90 FPS (with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 103 FPS), High at 82 FPS, and Ultra at 52 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62 FPS, representing a 54% drop in performance when pushing from the simplest to the most complex visual settings. The Medium preset's minimum of 76 FPS is notably higher than the High average of 82 FPS, meaning that Medium provides more consistent frame pacing than High at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 192 FPS, Medium at 151 FPS (minimum 128 FPS, maximum 173 FPS), High at 137 FPS, and Ultra at 87 FPS. The 1440p results show a 105 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, with Ultra still delivering a smooth 87 FPS average. The Medium preset's minimum of 128 FPS is particularly strong, indicating that even the most demanding moments at this setting will not cause noticeable stuttering.

At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low at 276 FPS, Medium at 217 FPS (minimum 185 FPS, maximum 250 FPS), High at 197 FPS, and Ultra at 126 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate the combo's ability to drive high-refresh-rate displays, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 120 FPS. The Low preset's 276 FPS average shows that the system is capable of extremely high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded, which reinforces the conclusion that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle Greedfall at 4K with smooth gameplay?

A: Yes, but only up to Medium settings. The measured data shows 90 FPS average at 4K Medium with a 76 FPS minimum, which is smooth. At 4K High, the average drops to 82 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 52 FPS, which may be too low for some players.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 151 FPS average with a 128 FPS minimum, making it the safest recommendation. Ultra at 1440p still achieves 87 FPS, so players with high-refresh monitors could opt for Ultra if they prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate headroom.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The consistent ~30% FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~40% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings, combined with the CPU's 96th percentile ranking, points to the RTX 4070 SUPER being the limiting component.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 474th out of 2,938 tested combinations, placing it in the top 16% of all systems tested for Greedfall. This is a strong result, especially considering the GPU only sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, meaning the pairing is well-optimized for this title.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This makes Ultra the recommended preset for 1080p users, as it provides both high visual quality and high frame rates.

Q: Are the minimum FPS values consistently above playable levels?

A: Yes, for the Medium preset, which has complete data, the minimum FPS is 185 at 1080p, 128 at 1440p, and 76 at 4K. These minimums are all comfortably above 60 FPS, indicating that the combo maintains smooth performance even in demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts to 5.50 GHz, providing substantial single-thread performance that is critical for game logic and physics calculations. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,253 and single-core score of 2,439, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and improves performance in games that rely on frequent data access. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the CPU can feed the GPU with data quickly, though in Greedfall's case, the measured FPS data suggests the CPU is rarely the limiting factor.

The 24 threads are particularly relevant for modern games that can utilize multiple cores, but Greedfall, released in 2019, likely does not scale perfectly across all 24 threads. The high single-core boost clock of 5.50 GHz is more impactful for this title, as older games often have a dominant main thread that benefits from raw clock speed. The PassMark single-thread score of 5,068 and multi-thread score of 68,574 confirm the CPU's balanced performance profile, with the 96th percentile ranking indicating it outperforms 96% of all CPUs in general benchmarks.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are all server-class processors: the Intel Xeon 6520P (deltaPct 0), AMD EPYC 4564P (deltaPct -1.5), AMD EPYC 9175F (deltaPct -1.9), and AMD EPYC 4565P (deltaPct -2.1). This proximity to enterprise silicon underscores the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus's exceptional multi-threaded capability, though for Greedfall specifically, the clock speed and per-core performance are what matter most.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, with 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz drive its 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which positions it as a high-end card for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key factor in Greedfall's performance at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that 4K Ultra drops to 52 FPS, which suggests that the memory bandwidth and capacity are being strained at that configuration. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Greedfall's textures, but the 192-bit bus width may limit fill rate at 4K, explaining the steep performance drop at that resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172,795, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 205,624. The PassMark G3D score of 29,995 and G2D score of 1,184 provide additional context, with the GPU sitting in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (deltaPct -0.2), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (deltaPct -1), all within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is clearly dominant, as evidenced by the resolution scaling patterns. The 40% FPS drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's pixel processing capabilities are the primary constraint. The 80 ROPs and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 1440p but become limiting at 4K, particularly when combined with Ultra settings that increase shader complexity. The 56 RT cores are available for ray tracing, but Greedfall does not heavily utilize them, so their impact on measured performance is minimal.