Greedfall

# Greedfall CPU/GPU Performance Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a striking performance profile in Greedfall, an Action RPG that scales heavily with both processor and graphics capabilities. The CPU, a 16-core, 16-thread Panther Lake mobile processor with a 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost clock, ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 88th percentile among all graphics cards. This combination places the system at rank 837 out of 3,703 tested combos in this game, indicating a strong but not top-tier pairing for Greedfall's specific workload characteristics. The measured FPS data reveals how these components interact across three resolutions and four quality settings, providing a complete picture for users considering this configuration.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H brings 16 cores and 16 threads to the table, a configuration that favors multi-threaded workloads while consuming just 25 W TDP. Its boost clock of 5.00 GHz is the key factor for single-thread performance, which matters in Greedfall's AI-driven combat and NPC interactions. The processor's L3 cache of 18 MB shared across all cores helps maintain data locality during extended play sessions. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 28,221 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,984 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 32,956 and single-thread score of 4,005. These numbers place it at an 87th percentile rank across all CPUs, with its average benchmark score of 40,518 being nearly identical to its closest rivals: the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 40,557 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 40,585 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40,431 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Xeon 6507P scores 40,426 (0.2% lower).

The CPU's 16 threads match its 16 cores, meaning no Hyper-Threading overhead, which can benefit latency-sensitive game logic. For Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS data does not include CPU-only benchmarks, but the relationship between resolutions reveals how much headroom the processor provides. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 250 FPS, which is the highest measured figure in the entire dataset. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, as will be shown in the resolution scaling analysis.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant force in this pairing, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. Its AD102 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process contains 76,300 million transistors across a 609 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 125.3 million per square millimeter. The GPU's base clock of 2235 MHz boosts to 2520 MHz, and its memory runs at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective. With 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, the RTX 4090 delivers 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 9,223, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 255,416 and 271,631, respectively. PassMark G3D yields 38,194 points.

The GPU's percentile rank of 88 places it slightly above its nearest rivals in average benchmark score: the Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60,326 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896 (2.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657 (2.9% higher). These rival scores are all in the same performance tier, meaning the RTX 4090 is not head-and-shoulders above its competition in raw terms, but its 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth are critical for Greedfall's texture-rich environments at high resolutions. The GPU's launch MSRP was 1,599 USD, and it is now end-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor.

The GPU's role in Greedfall is clear from the measured data: at 4K Ultra, average FPS drops to 47, but at 1080p Low it reaches 250. This indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at higher settings and resolutions, while the CPU has more headroom to spare.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has an average benchmark score of 40,518, which is within 0.2% of its closest rivals: the Intel Core 7 2535PE scores 40,557 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 40,585 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40,431 (0.2% lower). This places it in an extremely tight performance band where no single chip has a decisive advantage.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth, and why does it matter for Greedfall?**

A: The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. This is relevant for Greedfall because the game's open-world environments and high-resolution textures require substantial VRAM, and the bandwidth ensures smooth data streaming during combat.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra compared to 1080p Low?**

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 47, while at 1080p Low it reaches 250 FPS. This is a dramatic 203 FPS difference, showing that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the system's overall ranking among tested combos in Greedfall?**

A: The combo ranks 837th out of 3,703 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations. This rank reflects a strong but not elite performance level, with room for higher-end combos above it.

Q: Is the 25 W TDP CPU sufficient for gaming with the RTX 4090 at high settings?**

A: The CPU's modest 25 W TDP does not constrain its performance in this pairing. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 196 FPS, and at 1440p High it averages 123 FPS, indicating the CPU feeds the GPU effectively across most settings.

Q: How does the GPU's PassMark G3D score translate to real-world gaming performance?**

A: The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 38,194 is a strong indicator of its capability. In Greedfall, this translates to playable frame rates at 4K High (74 FPS) and 4K Medium (81 FPS), though 4K Ultra drops to 47 FPS, suggesting the game's Ultra preset adds significant load.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and RTX 4090 combination holds rank 837 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. This percentile position, roughly in the top 22.6% of all configurations, reflects the pairing of an 87th-percentile CPU with an 88th-percentile GPU. The similarity in their benchmark percentiles suggests a balanced pairing, but the game's specific engine may favor one component over the other. For context, the CPU's average score of 40,518 is 0.1% behind the Intel Core 7 2535PE and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 223PE, while the GPU's average score of 60,347 is 2.5% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M's 61,896 and 2.9% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO V710's 58,657. These small benchmark differences do not translate into major FPS deltas in-game, as the measured frame rates show a consistent performance across resolutions.

The rank of 837 is a middle-of-the-pack result for a high-end pairing. It indicates that many combos with lower-tier components can achieve similar or better performance in Greedfall, likely due to the game's optimization for certain architectures. The 16-core CPU with only 16 threads may be a limiting factor in heavily threaded scenes, but the measured FPS at 1080p Low (250 FPS) and 1440p Low (173 FPS) shows the CPU is not a bottleneck at those settings. At 4K Ultra, the GPU's 47 FPS becomes the clear limiter, as the system would require more GPU compute to push beyond that level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the system averages 250 FPS on Low, 196 on Medium (minimum 167, maximum 226), 178 on High, and 114 on Ultra. This shows a clear progression: Low to Medium drops 54 FPS (21.6%), Medium to High drops 18 FPS (9.2%), and High to Ultra drops 64 FPS (35.9%). The Ultra preset is the most demanding, cutting frame rate by more than half from Low.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 173 FPS on Low, 136 on Medium (minimum 116, maximum 156), 123 on High, and 79 on Ultra. The Medium-to-High drop is 13 FPS (9.6%), while High-to-Ultra drops 44 FPS (35.8%), mirroring the 1080p pattern. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by roughly 30-35% across most settings, except Ultra, which drops from 114 to 79 FPS (30.7%).

At 3840x2160, the averages are 103 FPS on Low, 81 on Medium (minimum 69, maximum 93), 74 on High, and 47 on Ultra. The 4K resolution shows a sharper drop-off: Low to Medium loses 22 FPS (21.4%), Medium to High loses 7 FPS (8.6%), and High to Ultra loses 27 FPS (36.5%). The Ultra preset at 4K is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset, indicating that the GPU struggles with the highest settings at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between Medium and High is small (6-18 FPS), while the jump from High to Ultra is substantial (27-64 FPS). This suggests the Ultra preset introduces effects or draw distances that disproportionately tax the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 178 FPS, which is well above the typical 60 FPS for smooth gameplay, and the Ultra preset still manages 114 FPS. For the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, 1080p Ultra at 114 FPS is a solid choice, keeping the game responsive on high-refresh-rate displays. Alternatively, 1080p Medium at 196 FPS is ideal for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors (240+ Hz).

At 1440p, the High preset produces 123 FPS, which is excellent for most gaming monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 79 FPS, which is still playable but may be borderline for those seeking consistent high frame rates. The data suggests 1440p High as the best balance: it is 44 FPS faster than Ultra and only 13 FPS slower than Medium. For players who prioritize visual quality, the 79 FPS Ultra setting is acceptable, but the 1440p Medium at 136 FPS provides more headroom.

At 4K, the choices narrow. The High preset averages 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while the Medium preset at 81 FPS offers a slight improvement. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS line, making it less ideal for action-heavy scenes. The data indicates 4K High is the recommended setting for this resolution, as it provides 74 FPS with better visuals than Medium's 81 FPS. The Low preset at 103 FPS at 4K is viable, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for a 29 FPS gain over High.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows depends on the display's refresh rate. For 60 Hz 4K displays, High is ideal. For 144 Hz 1440p displays, Medium or High work well. For 240 Hz 1080p displays, Medium at 196 FPS is the top choice, allowing the system to fully utilize the refresh rate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K reveal which component acts as the limiting factor at each stage. Starting at 1080p Low, the system averages 250 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 173 FPS, a 77 FPS (31.2%) decrease. From 1440p to 4K Low, the average drops to 103 FPS, a further 70 FPS (40.5%) decrease. Across the entire 1080p-to-4K range, the FPS drops by 147 FPS (58.8%) at Low settings. This large drop indicates the GPU is heavily taxed by the pixel count, as the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

For High settings, the progression is 178 FPS at 1080p, 123 at 1440p, and 74 at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 55 FPS (30.9%), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 49 FPS (39.8%), resulting in a total 104 FPS (58.4%) decrease from 1080p to 4K High. The relative drops are nearly identical to Low settings, suggesting the resolution scaling is linear and GPU-bound.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 196 FPS at 1080p, 136 at 1440p, and 81 at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 60 FPS (30.6%), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 55 FPS (40.4%), for a total of 115 FPS (58.7%). The Ultra preset is the exception: 114 FPS at 1080p, 79 at 1440p, and 47 at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 35 FPS (30.7%), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 32 FPS (40.5%), totaling 67 FPS (58.8%). The consistency of these percentages across all settings (around 58-59% total drop) confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions, with the CPU providing enough headroom to drive the GPU to its limits at 1080p.

However, the actual FPS values at 1080p Low (250 FPS) are close to the CPU's potential ceiling, as the 5.00 GHz boost clock and 16 threads are sufficient for Greedfall's single-threaded portions. The fact that the FPS does not exceed 250 at 1080p Low suggests a possible cap in the game engine or that the CPU reaches its maximum at that point, but the data does not provide a CPU-only benchmark. The GPU's 1.01 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM are crucial at 4K, where the 74 FPS High result shows the memory subsystem is not a bottleneck, but the 47 FPS Ultra result indicates the compute load exceeds the GPU's capability. Thus, the limiting component shifts from CPU at 1080p Low to GPU at 4K Ultra, with the CPU providing ample support throughout.