Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairing. The benchmark data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU still plays a critical role in defining the ceiling at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and presets, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 3,703 tested combinations, and offers practical settings guidance based on the empirical rows.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking observation in the data is how frame rates scale from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 244 FPS. Stepping up to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 169 FPS, a 30.7% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160 Low yields 101 FPS, which is a 58.6% reduction from the 1080p figure. This trajectory indicates that the RTX 5080 is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the pixel count doubles and the GPU struggles to maintain the same throughput.

For High settings, the scaling is similar but slightly less steep. At 1080p High, the system hits 174 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 121 FPS (a 30.5% decrease), and at 4K High, it falls to 72 FPS (a 58.6% decrease from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High presets suggests that the game’s renderer is scaling predictably with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck that would flatten the curve at lower resolutions.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 111 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 77 FPS (a 30.6% decrease), and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 46 FPS (a 58.6% decrease from 1080p). The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is nearly identical across all presets (around 30%) strongly implies that the limiting component shifts consistently with resolution. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely being saturated at 4K, particularly with the heavier High and Ultra presets.

What the data reveals is a classic GPU-bound scenario at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, but the frame rate ceiling is still dictated by the graphics card. The 244 FPS Low result at 1080p is respectable, but it is not the 300+ FPS one might expect from a 56.28 TFLOPS card if the CPU were entirely irrelevant. The scaling pattern suggests that the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, with its 16 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock, is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the RTX 5080 becomes the unequivocal bottleneck as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 1023 out of 3,703 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all tested systems, which is a strong showing but not a top-tier one. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and it indicates that while this combo is well above average, there are many other pairings that achieve higher frame rates in this title.

To contextualize the CPU’s contribution, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has an average benchmark score of 40,518, which places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 7 253PE, scores 40,557, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40,431, a delta of 0.2%. These rival deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU is essentially on par with its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Greedfall, the combo rank suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor, as the CPU’s percentile (87) is higher than the combo’s percentile (~72), indicating that the RTX 5080 is holding the system back from a higher rank.

The GPU itself, the RTX 5080, has an average benchmark score of 56,083, also in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55,757, a delta of 0.6%. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, a delta of -2.2%, meaning the RTX 5080 is slightly behind that card in average GPU benchmarks. Yet, in Greedfall, the combo’s rank of 1023 out of 3703 suggests that the game’s engine is not fully exploiting the GPU’s raw compute power, or the CPU is not able to keep up at certain settings. Given the CPU’s strong synthetic scores, the latter seems unlikely, and the data points to the game’s optimization as the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor based on the Panther Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 2.00 GHz, and it boosts up to 5.00 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 28,221 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,984 in single-core. These scores indicate a very capable mobile processor, but Greedfall’s performance is more dependent on single-threaded performance and the ability to feed the GPU.

The CPU’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel LPDDR5X memory support with 153.6 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for gaming, but the data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 244 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would require substantial CPU throughput. The fact that the CPU can sustain this suggests it is working effectively. However, the transition to 4K Ultra, where the FPS drops to 46, is entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU’s workload does not increase significantly with resolution.

The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking and its proximity to rivals like the Intel Core 7 253PE (deltaPct -0.1%) and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (deltaPct 0.2%) confirm that it is a top-tier mobile processor. In Greedfall, the measured FPS differences between Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution are stark. At 1080p, the difference between Low (244 FPS) and Ultra (111 FPS) is 133 FPS, a 54.5% reduction. This indicates that the CPU can handle both extremes without becoming a limiting factor, as the GPU is doing the heavy lifting for the higher preset.

The data suggests that the CPU’s 16 threads are more than sufficient for Greedfall, which is a game from 2019 and likely optimized for fewer cores. The CPU’s high boost clock of 5.00 GHz is likely the key factor in maintaining high minimum frame rates, although the data does not provide min FPS for all settings. The only min FPS values recorded are for Medium settings: 163 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. These minimums are within 15% of the average FPS, indicating stable frame pacing without major stutters, which points to a CPU that can keep up with the GPU’s output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 244 FPS, Medium averages 192 FPS (with min/max of 163/221), High averages 174 FPS, and Ultra averages 111 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 54.5% reduction, which is expected given the increased graphical load.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop: Low is 169 FPS, Medium is 133 FPS (min/max 113/153), High is 121 FPS, and Ultra is 77 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with the Low preset dropping by 30.7% and the Ultra preset dropping by 30.6%. This consistency reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the system at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low is 101 FPS, Medium is 79 FPS (min/max 68/91), High is 72 FPS, and Ultra is 46 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, and it is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The 4K High result of 72 FPS is playable, and the 4K Low result of 101 FPS is quite smooth, but the Ultra preset is clearly too demanding for this combo at 4K.

The Medium preset’s min/max values provide insight into frame consistency. At 1080p Medium, the min is 163 FPS and the max is 221 FPS, giving a range of 58 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the min is 113 FPS and the max is 153 FPS, a range of 40 FPS. At 4K Medium, the min is 68 FPS and the max is 91 FPS, a range of 23 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing the variance in frame times. This is a positive sign for gameplay smoothness at 4K Medium, despite the lower average.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a formidable GPU with 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. It has a base clock of 2,295 MHz and a boost clock of 2,617 MHz, with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its FP32 performance is 56.28 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. This hardware is capable of handling modern titles at high settings, but Greedfall’s 2019 engine may not fully utilize its features.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is most evident at 4K, where the pixel count overwhelms the card’s ability to maintain high frame rates. The 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU is unlikely to be the cause of such a low frame rate at that resolution. The 4K High result of 72 FPS is more acceptable, showing that the GPU can handle High settings at 4K with a playable frame rate.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth and capacity are also relevant. With 16 GB of GDDR7, the RTX 5080 has ample memory for Greedfall’s textures, even at 4K Ultra. However, the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth may not be sufficient to feed the GPU’s 112 ROPs at 4K Ultra, resulting in the 46 FPS average. The 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio (56.28 TFLOPS) suggests that the card is not heavily optimized for compute-heavy workloads, but Greedfall is a rasterization-heavy game, so this is less relevant.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon 8060S (deltaPct 0.6%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (deltaPct 0.7%). These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 5080 is on par with these cards in raw performance. Yet, in Greedfall, the 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS suggests that the game may be particularly demanding on the GPU’s memory subsystem, as the 12 GB cards might struggle even more. The data does not provide direct comparisons for Greedfall, but the synthetic scores imply that the RTX 5080 should be among the fastest for this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 111 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 174 FPS is also excellent, but Ultra offers a 56.7% increase in visual fidelity for a 36.2% reduction in FPS, which is a reasonable trade-off for most players.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 121 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a high frame rate that is ideal for fast-paced action, and it is only 10% lower than the Medium preset’s 133 FPS. The Ultra preset at 77 FPS is still playable but may show more noticeable frame drops in busy scenes. The data suggests that High is the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 79 FPS is the recommended choice. It is the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS at 4K, and the min/max of 68/91 FPS indicates stable frame pacing. The High preset at 72 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset offers a 9.7% higher average frame rate with only a modest reduction in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in a less responsive experience.

In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is: 1080p Ultra, 1440p High, and 4K Medium. These settings provide the highest frame rates while maintaining visual fidelity that is appropriate for each resolution. Players with 4K displays should prioritize Medium settings to avoid the sub-60 FPS performance of Ultra, while 1080p and 1440p users can afford to push the graphics to High or Ultra.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 244, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K with Ultra settings smoothly?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset yields an average of 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium preset at 79 FPS is the recommended option for 4K.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 40,518. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 7 253PE, scores 40,557 with a delta of -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40,431 with a delta of 0.2%, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1023 out of 3,703 tested combinations, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck even at 1080p, as the frame rate drops from 244 FPS at Low to 111 FPS at Ultra, a 54.5% reduction, while the CPU’s synthetic scores are high enough to support either setting.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 46, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.