Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019 that still puts a noticeable load on modern hardware, and the combination of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 produces a clear, predictable performance curve across resolutions. The data shows a system that is firmly capable of smooth 1080p play at high settings, but which starts to show its limits as the pixel count climbs, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic scaling pattern where the RTX 5050's workload increases dramatically with resolution, while the CPU's role diminishes. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 94 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 65 FPS, a reduction of roughly 31%. The jump to 3840x2160 is even more punishing, with average FPS falling to 39, which is about 58% below the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 1440p and 4K, as the frame rate is nearly halved when the pixel count doubles.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the frame rates are 132 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are similar to High settings, showing that the resolution penalty is largely independent of the quality preset. This is a strong indicator that the game is fill-rate limited at higher resolutions, and the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated. The 128-bit memory bus is likely a contributing factor here, as the bandwidth requirement per pixel grows faster than the memory subsystem can keep up.

At 1080p, the system shows a more balanced load. The 94 FPS average at High settings suggests that the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, with its 16 cores and 18 MB of L3 cache, is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at this resolution. However, the gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is notable: 132 FPS versus 60 FPS. This 72 FPS spread indicates that even at 1080p, the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, and the CPU is not the primary constraint. The data supports the conclusion that this is a GPU-bound scenario in Greedfall across all tested resolutions, with the CPU only becoming relevant at the lowest settings where the GPU has less work to do.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets achieve playable frame rates. At High settings, the average is 94 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings drop to 65 FPS, which is still playable, but 4K at High settings falls to 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The benchmark results for the RTX 5050 show an average score of 21035, which places it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL and 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile is 1.6% ahead of the RTX 5050. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 5050 is competitive with its direct peers, but the 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs shows it is not a top-tier performer.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in Greedfall?

A: The benchmark data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 40518, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core 7 253PE and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent GPU-bound pattern, indicating that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU's demands at all tested settings.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce an average of 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS. High settings produce an average of 65 FPS. The difference is 7 FPS in favor of Medium, which is a modest gain that may not justify the visual quality loss, depending on user preference.

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

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is possible but not ideal. At Low settings, the average is 55 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. At Medium settings, the average drops to 43 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS, and at High settings it falls to 39 FPS. Ultra settings are not viable at 4K, with an average of 25 FPS. Users seeking a consistent 60 FPS experience should stick to 1080p or 1440p.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2332 out of 2938 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places it in the lower half of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, there are many other systems that provide better performance. The rank reflects the mid-tier nature of both the CPU and GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the primary driver of frame rates in Greedfall, and the measured data confirms that its specifications are well-matched to this game's demands. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a relatively modest memory configuration for a modern GPU, and it becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions where texture data and frame buffers require more memory and bandwidth. The fact that 4K performance drops to 39 FPS at High settings, compared to 94 FPS at 1080p, is a direct consequence of this memory constraint.

The GPU's clock speeds are 2317 MHz base and 2572 MHz boost, which are respectable for a mobile part with a 130 W TDP. The 2560 shading units and 80 texture mapping units provide ample compute power for a game from 2019, as evidenced by the strong 1080p performance. The 32 ROPs are a potential bottleneck at high resolutions, as they limit the pixel fill rate to 82.30 GPixel/s. This explains why the frame rate drops so sharply when moving from 1440p to 4K, as the ROPs must process more than double the pixels.

The RTX 5050's benchmark scores are consistent with its in-game performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 90334 indicate a mid-range GPU that can handle modern games at reasonable settings. The passmark G3D score of 17326 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, which aligns with the measured FPS results. The GPU's 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for Greedfall's visual effects, but the memory subsystem is the weak link that prevents higher performance at 4K.

The RTX 5050's launch MSRP is 249 USD, which positions it as an entry-level to mid-range option. The data shows that it performs as expected for this tier, excelling at 1080p and struggling at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for Greedfall at all settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity based on the consistent frame rates, but the bandwidth limitation is clearly visible in the resolution scaling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this combo. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 94 FPS with no minimum FPS data available. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and allows for a visually detailed experience without sacrificing performance. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold, but the High preset provides a comfortable margin for dips in complex scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS. This is a playable experience, though not as smooth as 1080p. The High preset at 1440p drops to 65 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for frame time spikes. The Low preset at 1440p provides 92 FPS, but the visual quality loss is significant and unnecessary given that Medium offers a better balance.

For users who insist on 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, with an average of 55 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and will result in noticeable stuttering. The High preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 39 FPS average will be a poor experience. The Ultra preset at 4K is essentially unplayable at 25 FPS.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is 1080p with High settings. This provides a high frame rate with good visual fidelity. Users with 1440p monitors can compromise with Medium settings, but should be prepared for occasional dips below 60 FPS. The 4K resolution should be avoided unless visual quality is prioritized over frame rate, and even then, Low settings are the only reasonable choice.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combo ranks 2332 out of 2938 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places it in the 21st percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 80% of tested combos perform better. This is a low ranking that reflects the mid-tier nature of both components. The CPU's benchmark scores are respectable, with an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, but the GPU's 66th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The Intel Core 7 253PE is 0.1% faster in average benchmark score, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is 0.2% faster. These are negligible differences, indicating that the Ultra X7 368H is well-positioned among its peers. The GPU's nearest rivals show a wider spread, with the AMD Radeon HD 8970M being 1% faster and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT being 1.6% slower. This suggests that the RTX 5050 is competitive but not outstanding.

The low combo rank in Greedfall is primarily due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The game is not particularly CPU-intensive, as evidenced by the fact that the CPU ranks in the 87th percentile but the combo ranks in the 21st percentile. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, and users looking to improve performance should focus on GPU upgrades rather than CPU upgrades. The data shows that this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming but is not well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 132. The Medium preset produces an average of 104 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The High preset drops to 94 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the lowest at 60 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 72 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary performance driver at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 92 FPS. The Medium preset produces 72 FPS average, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS. The High preset drops to 65 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 42 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p causes a 40 FPS drop at Low settings, which is a significant reduction.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 55 FPS. The Medium preset produces 43 FPS average, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 49 FPS. The High preset drops to 39 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 25 FPS. The 4K resolution is the most demanding, and the data shows that no preset achieves 60 FPS at this resolution.

The minimum and maximum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the range is 88 to 120 FPS, indicating a 32 FPS variance. At 1440p, the range is 61 to 83 FPS, a 22 FPS variance. At 4K, the range is 37 to 49 FPS, a 12 FPS variance. This suggests that the frame pacing is more consistent at higher resolutions, likely due to the GPU being fully saturated and less prone to spikes. The absence of min/max data for other presets means that users should expect similar or potentially larger frame time variations at those settings.