Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales predictably with resolution on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combo. The measured data shows a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a GPU-bound one at 4K, with the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer and 128-bit bus becoming the primary constraint at higher pixel counts. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all presets and resolutions, contextualizes the CPU's 24-core/24-thread design, and ranks this specific pairing against the broader database of tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance curve from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep and consistent across all settings, revealing a system that shifts its bottleneck as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 71 at Ultra to 156 at Low, indicating that the CPU and GPU are both actively engaged. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 85 FPS, a substantial margin that shows the GPU has headroom to spare when the resolution is low. Jumping to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 49 (Ultra) and 108 (Low), a reduction of 31% and 31% respectively from the 1080p figures. This proportional decline suggests the GPU is beginning to feel the load, but the system remains fluid in most presets.

The most dramatic scaling occurs when moving to 3840x2160. At 4K, the Ultra preset collapses to 29 FPS average, which is a 59% drop from the 1080p Ultra score of 71 FPS. Even the High preset, which maintains a playable 46 FPS average at 4K, represents a 59% reduction from its 1080p counterpart (111 FPS). The Low preset is the only one that stays above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K, hitting 64 FPS. This pattern strongly indicates that the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are the limiting factors at 4K, as the raw compute power of the GPU (19.18 TFLOPS FP32) is insufficient to maintain high framerates when pixel count quadruples. The data implies that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, where High (77 FPS) and Medium (85 FPS) remain well above 60 FPS, while 4K is only viable for low-fidelity gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 is the highest resolution where the average FPS stays above 60 for High and Medium presets, with 77 and 85 FPS respectively. At 1920x1080, all presets except Ultra exceed 60 FPS, with Low hitting 156 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 4K compared to 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 29 FPS, which is a 59% decrease from the 71 FPS average at 1920x1080. This makes 4K Ultra unplayable for smooth gameplay, whereas 1080p Ultra is viable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the system is well-balanced at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (156 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) is 85 FPS, indicating the GPU is still handling the graphical load without the CPU holding it back significantly.

Q: Does the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM cause issues at higher resolutions?

A: The benchmark results imply that 4K performance drops sharply, with the High preset at 46 FPS and Ultra at 29 FPS. While VRAM capacity is not directly measured, the severe scaling from 1440p to 4K suggests the memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and 8 GB capacity are insufficient for 4K demands.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings?

A: The measured data includes min FPS only for Medium presets. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 104 FPS; at 2560x1440, it drops to 72 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it falls to 43 FPS. These figures show that even the lowest dips remain playable at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to all other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1922 out of 2938 total tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower half of the database. This rank reflects the RTX 5060's 72nd percentile performance among all GPUs, which is modest for a game released in 2019.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide substantial single-thread headroom, which is crucial for Greedfall's game logic and physics. The processor's benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35589 and a single-core score of 2204, placing it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. In gaming, this CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle AI, which the data shows it does effectively at lower resolutions.

At 1080p, the measured FPS of 156 at Low settings indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the GPU can push high framerates without being starved. However, the 24 cores and 24 threads are more than Greedfall requires, as the game is not heavily multithreaded. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 dual-channel memory support (102.4 GB/s bandwidth) contribute to low latency data access, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame pacing. Compared to nearest rivals, the Ultra 9 275HX scores 0.3% lower than the Intel Xeon w5-3525, 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 4484PX, and 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX, but 0.7% higher than the Intel Xeon 6515P. These marginal differences show the CPU is competitive with workstation-class processors, yet its gaming performance is ultimately capped by the GPU at higher resolutions.

The CPU's uncapped multiplier and 55W TDP allow for sustained boost clocks, which is demonstrated by the consistent FPS at 1440p, where High and Medium presets stay above 77 FPS. This suggests the CPU can maintain its 5.40 GHz boost under gaming loads, providing the necessary single-thread performance for Greedfall's engine. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU is irrelevant for this test since the discrete RTX 5060 is active, but its presence adds flexibility for non-gaming tasks. The data confirms that the CPU is a high-end mobile part, but its gaming impact is secondary to the GPU in this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a rank of 1922 out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 34th percentile of the database. This is a modest result, reflecting the RTX 5060's position as a mid-range GPU. The GPU's average benchmark score of 26331 puts it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M (0.3% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (1.2% higher), indicating that the RTX 5060 is not a top-tier performer despite its Blackwell architecture.

In the context of Greedfall, which has a 2019 release date, the combo's rank is likely dragged down by the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus, which struggle with the game's texture-heavy environments at high resolutions. The CPU's high percentile ranking (94th) does not compensate for the GPU's limitations, as the game's performance is primarily GPU-bound beyond 1080p. The rank of 1922 suggests that many other combos with higher-end GPUs, such as those with 16 GB VRAM or wider memory buses, will outperform this setup. However, the combo still beats roughly 35% of all tested configurations, which is respectable given the RTX 5060's mobile-oriented design. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high framerates, rather than 4K, where its rank would likely be lower if measured separately.

Settings Recommendations

For the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance, the data points to the Medium preset at 2560x1440 as the best experience. At 1440p Medium, the combo produces an average of 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual quality. The High preset at 1440p is also viable at 77 FPS average, but Medium offers a 10% performance boost with marginal visual differences in Greedfall's art style. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, delivering 71 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for a 2019 Action RPG. High at 1080p offers 111 FPS for those seeking high refresh rates, but Ultra provides the full visual fidelity that the game's settings allow.

For 4K, the Low preset is the only playable option, with a 64 FPS average. However, this sacrifices significant graphical detail, making it a less desirable experience. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 51 FPS average with a 43 FPS minimum, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but not for combat-heavy scenes. Therefore, the data strongly suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 60% higher average FPS than 4K High (85 vs 46) while maintaining a consistent frame rate. If users prioritize visual quality over performance, 1440p High is a solid alternative, but the Medium preset provides the best overall experience per the measured rows.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following averages: Low at 156 FPS, Medium at 122 FPS (with a minimum of 104 and maximum of 141), High at 111 FPS, and Ultra at 71 FPS. This shows a clear progression where dropping from Ultra to Low yields a 120% increase in average FPS. The minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 104, which is still well above the 60 FPS target, indicating stable frame delivery.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 108 FPS, Medium at 85 FPS (minimum 72, maximum 98), High at 77 FPS, and Ultra at 49 FPS. The 1440p numbers show a 31% reduction from 1080p across the board, with the Ultra preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold for the first time. The Medium preset's minimum of 72 FPS ensures no significant stutters, making it the most reliable choice at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the averages drop sharply: Low at 64 FPS, Medium at 51 FPS (minimum 43, maximum 58), High at 46 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS. The 4K results show a 44% reduction from 1440p, with only the Low preset maintaining an average above 60 FPS.

The data reveals that the RTX 5060's performance scales linearly with resolution, but the 4K Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 29 FPS. The minimum FPS values, only recorded for Medium, show a consistent pattern: 104 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that the combo can handle frame drops gracefully at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the minimum dips below the playable threshold. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown confirms that this hardware combination is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.