Greedfall

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 to produce a high-performance configuration for Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG. The measured data shows this combo achieving triple-digit frame rates across most settings and resolutions, with the only exception being the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, compares the combo against other tested configurations, and provides specific settings guidance based on the measured FPS rows.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor from the Arrow Lake Refresh generation, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, supported by a 36 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 per core. The CPU’s percentile ranking against all CPUs is 96, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market. Its average benchmark score of 93,785 places it nearly even with the Intel Xeon 6520P, which scores 93,786 (a 0% delta), and slightly behind AMD EPYC parts like the 4564P (95,183, -1.5%), 9175F (95,615, -1.9%), and 4565P (95,764, -2.1%).

For Greedfall, the CPU’s multi-threaded capability is substantial, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,253 and a single-core score of 2,439. The single-core performance is crucial for game logic and physics, and the 5.50 GHz boost clock helps maintain high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. In the measured data, at 1080p Low settings the combo reaches 351 FPS average, which is an exceptionally high figure that suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 66 FPS, but this is driven by the GPU’s workload rather than CPU constraints.

The 24 threads handle Greedfall’s AI and world streaming without bottlenecking, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from 1080p to 1440p. For instance, at High settings, the 1080p average is 250 FPS, and at 1440p it is 174 FPS, a drop of 76 FPS that reflects the increased pixel workload. The CPU’s PassMark multi-thread score of 68,574 and integer math score of 175,986 indicate strong sustained performance, which supports the game’s open-world exploration and combat scenarios. The data shows that this processor provides ample headroom for the RTX 4090, allowing the GPU to be the primary driver of frame rate changes across resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and it has 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Its percentile ranking against all GPUs is 88, with an average benchmark score of 60,347, placing it near the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, 0.3%), though those comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks rather than gaming performance.

In Greedfall, the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for any preset, as the game’s Ultra settings at 4K do not appear to exceed memory capacity. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 66 FPS average, which is the lowest in the dataset, indicating a heavy GPU load. At 4K High, the average rises to 104 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 114 FPS, showing that the GPU scales well with reduced graphical demands. The 4K Low preset achieves 145 FPS, demonstrating that the card can handle the resolution when settings are lowered.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s is a key factor for high-resolution textures, and the data shows that at 1440p, the RTX 4090 produces 243 FPS on Low settings and 111 FPS on Ultra. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 and PassMark G3D score of 38,194 reflect the card’s raw compute power, which translates to strong performance in Greedfall’s rendering pipeline. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 82.58 TFLOPS supports the game’s effects and lighting, though the measured results indicate that at 4K Ultra, the card is pushed to its limits, with the average FPS dropping below the 100 FPS threshold seen at other settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 351, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 66, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Medium and 1440p Medium?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 276, while at 1440p Medium, it is 191, representing a drop of 85 FPS when increasing resolution.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 351, which is exceptionally high and suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU without bottleneck, as the GPU workload is relatively light at these settings.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 4K Medium?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS is 97 and the maximum is 131, with an average of 114 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 127th out of 2,938 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 127 out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall, which is a strong position in the 95th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the high average FPS across the majority of tested settings and resolutions. For example, at 1080p High, the combo produces 250 FPS, which is well above the typical playable threshold, and even at 1440p Ultra, it maintains 111 FPS, showing that the hardware is capable of handling high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions.

The rank is influenced by the consistent performance across the measured rows. The combination excels at lower resolutions, with 1080p Low reaching 351 FPS, which is a figure that only a few other combos would match. However, the 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is a weaker point, pulling the overall rank down relative to combos that might handle that preset better. The data shows that the RTX 4090, while powerful, is still challenged by Greedfall’s Ultra settings at 4K, which is a common trait in demanding titles.

Compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a similar average benchmark score to the Intel Xeon 6520P (0% delta), but the game performance is more dependent on the GPU. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc Pro A60, have comparable average scores but are not gaming-focused cards, so the RTX 4090’s actual gaming performance in Greedfall is superior. The rank of 127 out of 2,938 indicates that this combo is in the upper echelon, suitable for high-end gaming at most settings, with only the most extreme presets causing a significant drop in frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience in Greedfall is achieved with the Medium preset across all resolutions, as it provides a balance of visual quality and frame rate stability. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 276, with a minimum of 234 and a maximum of 317, which ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the average is 191 FPS, with a minimum of 163 and a maximum of 220, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for a fluid experience. At 4K Medium, the average is 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 and a maximum of 131, which is playable but close to the 60 FPS mark in the lowest moments.

The High preset is also viable, with 1080p High achieving 250 FPS, 1440p High at 174 FPS, and 4K High at 104 FPS. However, the Medium preset offers a more consistent minimum frame rate, as seen in the measured rows where Medium has min/max values while High does not. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where it achieves 160 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 111 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 66 FPS, which might be too low for some users seeking a consistent 60 FPS experience with headroom.

For the best balance of quality and performance, Medium settings at 1440p are recommended, as the 191 FPS average and 163 FPS minimum provide a large margin above the 60 FPS standard. At 4K, Medium is the optimal choice, as the 114 FPS average is significantly better than the 104 FPS on High and far superior to the 66 FPS on Ultra. The Low preset, while achieving the highest frame rates (351 FPS at 1080p, 243 FPS at 1440p, 145 FPS at 4K), sacrifices visual fidelity and is not necessary given the strong performance of the Medium preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 351 FPS on Low, 276 FPS on Medium (with a min of 234 and max of 317), 250 FPS on High, and 160 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that at 1080p, the configuration is capable of very high frame rates, with the jump from Low to Medium costing 75 FPS, and from Medium to High costing 26 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops 90 FPS from High.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 243 on Low, 191 on Medium (min 163, max 220), 174 on High, and 111 on Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 108 FPS drop on Low, an 85 FPS drop on Medium, a 76 FPS drop on High, and a 49 FPS drop on Ultra. This scaling indicates that the GPU workload increases with resolution, and the CPU has less impact at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are 145 on Low, 114 on Medium (min 97, max 131), 104 on High, and 66 on Ultra. From 1440p to 4K, the drops are 98 FPS on Low, 77 FPS on Medium, 70 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the only measured average below 100 FPS, which highlights the demanding nature of that preset. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate decreases proportionally, but the relative drop between settings within a resolution remains consistent, with Ultra being the most demanding preset at every resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K provides insight into the limiting component in this configuration. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 351 at 1080p to 145 at 4K, a reduction of 206 FPS, or roughly 59%. This large drop suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance is more than adequate at lower resolutions, and the increased pixel workload at 4K heavily taxes the RTX 4090.

At Medium settings, the drop is from 276 FPS at 1080p to 114 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 162 FPS, or about 59%. At High settings, the drop is from 250 FPS to 104 FPS, a reduction of 146 FPS, or 58%. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 160 FPS to 66 FPS, a reduction of 94 FPS, or 59%. The consistency of the percentage drop across settings indicates that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at all resolutions, as the CPU’s frame rate headroom is not being fully utilized.

The data shows that the scaling is nearly linear with resolution, as the number of pixels at 4K is four times that of 1080p, but the FPS drop is less than 75% in all cases. This is because the CPU becomes less of a factor as resolution increases, and the GPU’s raw power is the main determinant of performance. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures at 4K, as evidenced by the 104 FPS average on High settings. However, the Ultra preset at 4K, with its 66 FPS average, shows that the GPU is nearing its limits, and the frame rate is limited by the card’s compute and memory throughput rather than VRAM capacity. Overall, the scaling analysis confirms that the RTX 4090 is the limiting component in this combo, and the CPU provides ample support for the game’s logic and physics at all tested resolutions.