Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents an interesting scaling challenge for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination. The measured data indicates that this pairing is capable of delivering high frame rates across all resolutions, but the optimal settings depend heavily on whether the user prioritizes maximum visual fidelity or maximum smoothness. The benchmark results reveal a clear hierarchy in performance scaling, with the 1080p and 1440p segments showing substantial headroom for high refresh rate displays, while 4K Ultra demands significant compromises.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting a balance between visual quality and performance, the High preset emerges as the most consistent recommendation across all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, High settings produce an average of 93 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while retaining substantial graphical fidelity over the Medium preset. The step from Medium to High at 4K costs roughly 10 FPS (from 103 to 93), a modest penalty for the visual upgrade. At 2560x1440, High delivers 156 FPS, which is an excellent target for 144Hz displays, and at 1920x1080, it reaches 225 FPS, suitable for the fastest high-refresh monitors.

The Medium preset is the fallback option for users who want to ensure frame times remain stable, particularly at 4K. With an average of 103 FPS and a recorded minimum of 87 FPS, this setting provides the most consistent frame pacing of the 4K options, making it a safer choice for action-heavy combat sequences where frame drops are most noticeable. The data shows that Medium at 4K offers a 74% higher average frame rate than Ultra (103 vs 59), a massive difference that makes Ultra difficult to justify at this resolution.

Ultra settings should be reserved for users with 1080p or 1440p displays who have frame rate headroom to spare. At 1920x1080, Ultra still achieves 144 FPS, which is perfectly playable and visually striking. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 100 FPS, which remains smooth on most monitors. The 4K Ultra result of 59 FPS is marginal — technically playable but only barely above the 60 FPS line, and the lack of a recorded minimum suggests potential instability. Users prioritizing competitive or fast-paced gameplay should avoid Ultra at 4K entirely.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of the frame rates observed in this dataset. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Greedfall’s rendering demands even at 3840x2160 with High settings. The 23 Gbps effective memory clock ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution asset loading do not become bottlenecks, as evidenced by the 131 FPS average at 4K Low settings — a scenario that heavily favors raw GPU throughput.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2550 MHz and its Ada Lovelace architecture with 10,240 shading units deliver the computational muscle for the measured results. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: moving from Low to Medium at 4K reduces performance by 21% (131 to 103 FPS), while moving from Medium to High reduces it by another 10% (103 to 93 FPS). The jump from High to Ultra is the most punishing, with a 37% performance drop (93 to 59 FPS), indicating that Ultra settings likely engage effects that disproportionately tax the GPU’s fixed-function hardware.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present in the specification, but the measured data does not isolate ray tracing or DLSS performance specifically. The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the raw figure that correlates most strongly with the rasterization performance observed. The card sits at the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database, and its nearest rival, the standard RTX 4080, scores only 0.1% lower on average, confirming that this SUPER variant offers a marginal but measurable performance edge over its predecessor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its specifications suggest it is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER. With 24 cores and 24 threads across a 3 nm Arrow Lake Refresh design, the CPU’s boost clock of 5.50 GHz is the key metric for gaming performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU becomes a larger factor. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 per core provide ample on-die storage for game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU’s benchmark results place it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 93,785. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, scores nearly identically (93,786, 0% delta), while the AMD EPYC 4564P trails by 1.5%. This elite positioning suggests that the 270K Plus will not bottleneck the GPU in Greedfall, a conclusion supported by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 316 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it still manages 144 FPS — the CPU is clearly able to sustain high draw call throughput.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s on a dual-channel DDR5 interface is adequate for this workload, and its 125 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery under load. The PassMark multithread score of 68,574 and single-thread score of 5,068 confirm strong performance in both heavily threaded and latency-sensitive tasks. In Greedfall, an Action RPG with complex AI and interactive environments, the CPU’s single-core performance likely influences minimum frame rates, though the measured data only provides average frame rates for most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 223 out of 2,938 tested configurations in Greedfall. This places the combination in the top 7.6% of all tested systems, a strong result that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The rank is likely constrained by the GPU’s position at the 86th percentile of all GPUs rather than the CPU’s 96th percentile ranking, suggesting that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing for this specific game.

The rank of 223 indicates that there are 222 other hardware combinations that deliver higher average frame rates in Greedfall. Given the CPU’s elite standing, those higher-ranked combos almost certainly feature more powerful GPUs, such as the RTX 4090 or newer RTX 50-series cards. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s nearest rivals in the GPU database — the RTX 4080, Radeon Pro W5700X, and Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB — all score within 2.8% of the SUPER variant, so the combo’s rank is not significantly influenced by minor GPU performance variations. The data indicates that this combo is positioned at the upper echelon of gaming performance, suitable for high refresh rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K gaming at reduced settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if I want to use Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 100 FPS on average, which is excellent for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160 with Ultra, the average drops to 59 FPS, which is too close to the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play. The 1920x1080 Ultra result of 144 FPS is also excellent but may be overkill for most displays.

Q: How much performance is lost by using High settings instead of Medium at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, moving from Medium to High reduces the average frame rate from 103 FPS to 93 FPS, a 10% decrease. The Medium preset also records a minimum of 87 FPS, while the High preset lacks a recorded minimum, suggesting less predictable frame pacing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system for Greedfall?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 86th percentile. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows typical GPU-bound behavior, with a 46% drop in performance from 1080p High (225 FPS) to 4K High (93 FPS).

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, while the standard RTX 4080 scores 54,247, a delta of -0.1%. This represents a negligible performance difference, indicating the SUPER variant offers no meaningful advantage over its non-SUPER counterpart in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Can this combo maintain high frame rates at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, but only with settings below Ultra. The 4K High preset delivers 93 FPS, Medium delivers 103 FPS, and Low delivers 131 FPS. All of these are above 60 FPS and offer smooth gameplay, though users must accept lower visual quality compared to Ultra.

Q: What is the frame rate range for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo records an average of 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. This is the only setting at this resolution that provides a full min/max range in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all three standard resolutions and four quality presets. The following breakdown details the exact average frame rates recorded for each configuration.

3840x2160 (4K):

At 4K, the combo’s performance is heavily dependent on the selected preset. Ultra settings produce an average of 59 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire dataset and just under the 60 FPS target. High settings improve this to 93 FPS, a 58% increase over Ultra. Medium settings deliver 103 FPS with a recorded minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 118 FPS, making it the most stable high-performance option at this resolution. Low settings achieve 131 FPS, the highest 4K result, representing a 122% improvement over Ultra.

2560x1440 (1440p):

The 1440p results show excellent performance across all settings. Ultra settings average 100 FPS, which is a smooth experience for most users. High settings reach 156 FPS, a 56% increase over Ultra. Medium settings deliver 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS and maximum of 198 FPS, providing strong frame pacing. Low settings achieve 219 FPS, which is the second-highest result in the entire dataset and ideal for 240Hz displays.

1920x1080 (1080p):

At 1080p, the combo demonstrates its maximum potential. Ultra settings average 144 FPS, which is still highly playable. High settings reach 225 FPS, a 56% increase over Ultra. Medium settings deliver 248 FPS with a minimum of 211 FPS and maximum of 285 FPS, showcasing exceptional stability. Low settings achieve 316 FPS, the highest result in the entire dataset, which is more than sufficient for even the fastest gaming monitors.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: Ultra settings impose a significant performance penalty across all resolutions, while the step from Medium to High is relatively modest. The 4K Ultra result of 59 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the sole setting not recommended for regular gameplay. All other configurations — 11 out of 12 total — deliver average frame rates above 90 FPS, confirming that this combo is a high-performance solution for Greedfall.