Greedfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 1765 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places the combo in the lower-middle tier of the database, at roughly the 40th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking reflects a significant imbalance between the two components: the CPU is a top-tier mobile part, but the GPU is a mainstream offering that constrains overall gaming performance.

Benchmark results indicate that the 275HX is a powerhouse in synthetic tests, achieving a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,589 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 20,795. Its percentile rank of 94 among all CPUs puts it in the top 6% of processors tested. In contrast, the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,639. This pairing creates a scenario where the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in Greedfall, but the GPU's mid-range positioning caps the frame rates achievable at higher settings.

The gap between the CPU's capability and the GPU's output is stark when examining nearest rivals. The 275HX trades blows with workstation-class processors like the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (deltaPct -0.3%) and the AMD EPYC 4484PX (deltaPct -0.5%), both of which carry far higher price points in their respective markets. Meanwhile, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are older or integrated solutions: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (deltaPct -0.2%), the Radeon 780M integrated graphics (deltaPct 0.3%), and the Radeon Pro 560 (deltaPct 0.5%). This comparison underscores that the GPU is the bottleneck in this configuration for Greedfall.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. These specifications are adequate for Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG that does not demand the latest hardware features, but the 8 GB frame buffer becomes a constraint at 4K resolution with higher presets.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is primarily defined by its shading throughput: 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units deliver a FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are modest by current standards but sufficient for a game of this era. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, but Greedfall does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS in the measured data, so these features remain idle for this title.

The measured FPS data reveals the GPU's scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160 FPS, which drops to 73 FPS at Ultra—a 54% reduction purely from settings changes. At 4K, the range narrows: 66 FPS at Low versus 30 FPS at Ultra. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4060's compute resources are the primary driver of performance, with memory bandwidth becoming a secondary constraint at 4K. The 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in sub-60 FPS performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p High provides 79 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High averages only 47 FPS. For a smooth experience, 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combination.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 scores an average benchmark of 17,639, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17,666, deltaPct -0.2%) and the AMD Radeon 780M (17,588, deltaPct 0.3%). The differences are within 1% across all four nearest rivals.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX overkill for Greedfall?

A: The CPU's 24 cores and 24 threads with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz place it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Given that Greedfall's FPS drops more from settings changes than from CPU load, the processor is clearly not the bottleneck in any measured configuration.

Q: What settings preset offers the best balance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS, while High averages 114 FPS. Both are well above 60 FPS, but Medium provides a higher minimum frame rate, making it the safer choice for consistent performance.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: At 4K, the highest playable preset is Low, which averages 66 FPS. Medium drops to 52 FPS, High to 47 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. Only 4K Low maintains a comfortable frame rate; anything above that risks noticeable stutter.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 275HX scores 19,899 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. It trails the AMD EPYC 4484PX by 0.5% and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX by 0.6%, but leads the Intel Xeon 6515P by 0.7%, according to their average benchmark scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 160 FPS. Medium averages 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS. High averages 114 FPS, while Ultra drops to 73 FPS. The progression shows a 54% reduction from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher presets even at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show increasing GPU strain. Low averages 111 FPS, a 31% drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. High averages 79 FPS. Ultra falls to 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The step from Medium to High at 1440p costs 8 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 28 FPS—a steep penalty for the final preset tier.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060's limitations become pronounced. Low averages 66 FPS, which is the only preset at 4K that remains above the 60 FPS line. Medium averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. High averages 47 FPS. Ultra drops to 30 FPS, which is borderline unplayable for an action RPG that requires responsive combat. The 4K results show a 55% reduction from Low to Ultra, similar to the 1080p scaling, but the absolute numbers are far lower.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: Medium and High presets offer similar performance at each resolution, while Ultra imposes a massive penalty. At 1080p, the gap between High (114 FPS) and Ultra (73 FPS) is 41 FPS. At 1440p, the gap is 28 FPS (79 vs 51). At 4K, the gap narrows to 17 FPS (47 vs 30), but this is because High is already struggling.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, Medium is the recommended preset across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 126 FPS average with a minimum of 107 FPS, ensuring no drops below the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS. At 4K, Medium averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS—this is playable but not ideal; 4K Low is the safer choice for competitive or reaction-heavy play.

High settings are viable at 1080p and 1440p, with averages of 114 FPS and 79 FPS respectively. However, the minimum frame rates are not recorded for High presets, so the consistency is unknown. Given that Medium provides a documented minimum (107 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p), it offers a more predictable experience.

Ultra settings are not recommended for any resolution. At 1080p, the 73 FPS average is acceptable, but the lack of a recorded minimum suggests potential dips. At 1440p, the 51 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and at 4K, the 30 FPS average is unplayable for a game that requires precise timing in combat. The visual uplift from High to Ultra does not justify the performance penalty, especially when the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are already strained.

For users prioritizing visual fidelity, 1440p High offers the best compromise: 79 FPS average with a resolution that showcases the game's environments. For competitive play, 1080p Medium or High is recommended, with the former providing a higher documented minimum. At 4K, only Low is recommended for consistent frame rates, though Medium is tolerable for less demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. This configuration places it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is largely academic because the game's engine does not scale to 24 cores. The measured FPS data shows that frame rates are primarily determined by GPU settings and resolution, not CPU load. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 30 FPS—a change driven entirely by the GPU's workload. The CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,204) ensure that even the lowest frame rates are not CPU-bound.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks highlight its headroom. PassMark multi-thread score of 55,759 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 19,899 are exceptional, but Greedfall's engine likely uses only a fraction of these resources. The data suggests that the 275HX could support a much faster GPU without becoming a bottleneck, making it a future-proof choice for upgrades. In this specific pairing, however, the CPU's capability is underutilized, as the RTX 4060 is the limiting component in all measured scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, moving from 1080p (160 FPS) to 1440p (111 FPS) results in a 31% drop, and from 1440p to 4K (66 FPS) a further 41% drop. The cumulative reduction from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 59%. This scaling is typical for a GPU with a 128-bit memory bus; the bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the scaling is steeper. 1080p Medium averages 126 FPS, 1440p Medium drops to 87 FPS (31% reduction), and 4K Medium falls to 52 FPS (40% reduction from 1440p). The minimum frame rates also show this trend: 107 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent, indicating that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being taxed proportionally as resolution increases.

High settings show a similar pattern: 114 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p (31% drop), and 47 FPS at 4K (41% drop). Ultra settings, however, show a different behavior. 1080p Ultra averages 73 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 51 FPS (30% reduction), and 4K Ultra falls to 30 FPS (41% reduction). The consistent ~30-40% drops across all presets suggest that the RTX 4060's rasterization throughput is the primary constraint, with memory bandwidth playing a secondary role.

The scaling analysis indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. At 1440p Medium, the 87 FPS average is 72% of the 1080p Medium score, and the minimum of 74 FPS ensures smooth gameplay. At 4K, the GPU's limitations are exposed: even at Low settings, the 66 FPS average leaves little headroom, and any scene complexity could cause dips below 60 FPS. The data strongly suggests that the RTX 4060 is designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets or less demanding titles. For Greedfall specifically, 1440p High or Medium provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, while 4K should only be attempted at Low settings for a consistent experience.