Greedfall

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 1219 out of 3703 tested combos in the database for Greedfall, placing it in the upper third of all tested configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. The delta is only 0.1%, meaning the two GPUs are effectively performance twins in synthetic benchmarks.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 228, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This shows the combo can deliver very high frame rates at lower graphical presets.

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

A: The lowest average FPS is 43, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This indicates that 4K Ultra is demanding even for this high-end GPU.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has an average benchmark score of 44466, while the Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573. The delta is -0.2%, meaning the AMD chip is marginally ahead in average benchmark performance.

Q: Does the combo provide playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the combo delivers 67 FPS on High settings and 74 FPS on Medium settings, both comfortably playable. However, Ultra settings drop to 43 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It packs 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation pipelines. The chip contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.1M per mm². This hardware configuration places the GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Memory configuration is substantial for Greedfall's demands. The RTX 4080 carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective data rate. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are critical for a game like Greedfall, which features expansive environments and detailed textures that can consume significant video memory at higher resolutions.

Clock speeds are notably high. The base clock runs at 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz. The pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate reaches 761.5 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 48.74 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). These specifications translate directly into Greedfall's frame rates, where the GPU demonstrates strong scaling across resolutions.

The RTX 4080 also includes 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores, though Greedfall's benchmark results primarily reflect traditional rasterization performance. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility. Power delivery requires a 320 W TDP with a single 16-pin connector and a suggested 700 W power supply. The triple-slot cooler measures 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width.

In terms of competitive positioning, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 places it just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads the rival group with 55757, 2.7% higher. These deltas are small, indicating the RTX 4080 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 1219 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the configuration in the 33rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested combos outperform it in this specific game. The rank reflects the interaction between CPU and GPU in Greedfall's engine, which has its own scaling characteristics.

The CPU component, Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, holds the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 44466, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D at 44573 (-0.2% delta), Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44342 (+0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44309 (+0.4% delta), and Intel Core i5-13600 at 44240 (+0.5% delta). This tight clustering means the CPU is competitive with several strong alternatives.

The GPU component, RTX 4080, holds the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 54247, with nearest rivals showing minimal deltas. The RTX 4080 SUPER is essentially tied at 54209 (+0.1% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X leads at 54828 (-1.1% delta from the RTX 4080's perspective). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.7% delta).

The rank of 1219 out of 3703 indicates that while both components are strong individually, their combination in Greedfall does not produce top-tier results. This is not unusual for an Action RPG with specific engine characteristics. The measured FPS data provides concrete evidence of where this combo excels and where it falls short, which we examine in the next section.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 228 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU and GPU have substantial headroom at this resolution. Medium settings average 179 FPS, with a minimum of 152 FPS and maximum of 206 FPS. High settings average 163 FPS, while Ultra settings average 104 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54% drop in average FPS, from 228 to 104.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance remains robust. Low settings average 158 FPS, dropping to 124 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS. High settings average 113 FPS, and Ultra settings average 72 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 54.4%, from 158 to 72 FPS. This consistent percentage drop across 1080p and 1440p suggests the settings scaling is uniform.

At 3840x2160 resolution, performance becomes more variable. Low settings average 94 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings average 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS. High settings average 67 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 43 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 54.3%, from 94 to 43 FPS, which mirrors the scaling observed at lower resolutions.

The Medium settings data includes min and max FPS values across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 152 to 206 FPS, a spread of 54 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 106 to 143 FPS, a spread of 37 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 63 to 85 FPS, a spread of 22 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes more consistently loaded as resolution increases.

The data reveals that Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration where average FPS falls below 60. All other settings and resolution combinations maintain averages above 60 FPS, with most well above this threshold. For a game like Greedfall, which emphasizes exploration and dialogue, the 43 FPS at 4K Ultra may still be acceptable to some players, but the 67 FPS at 4K High offers a smoother experience with minor visual trade-offs.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component limits performance in Greedfall. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 163 at 1080p to 113 at 1440p, a 30.7% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 113 to 67, a 40.7% decrease. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 58.9%, from 163 to 67 FPS.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar. From 1080p to 1440p, FPS drops from 228 to 158, a 30.7% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 158 to 94, a 40.5% decrease. The total drop is 58.8%, from 228 to 94 FPS. This consistency across settings suggests the resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound, as the percentage drops are nearly identical regardless of graphical preset.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues. From 1080p to 1440p, FPS drops from 179 to 124, a 30.7% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 124 to 74, a 40.3% decrease. The total drop is 58.7%, from 179 to 74 FPS. The minimum FPS also scales predictably: from 152 at 1080p to 106 at 1440p (30.3% drop) to 63 at 4K (40.6% drop from 1440p).

At Ultra settings, the scaling is slightly different. From 1080p to 1440p, FPS drops from 104 to 72, a 30.8% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 72 to 43, a 40.3% decrease. The total drop is 58.7%, from 104 to 43 FPS. This consistency across all four settings presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in this combo for Greedfall.

The uniform scaling pattern suggests that the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H provides sufficient CPU throughput to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 at any resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see smaller FPS drops between resolutions, particularly at lower settings where CPU overhead is more significant. The consistent 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 40% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings is a textbook GPU-bound scaling signature.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 3, built on Intel's Panther Lake architecture. It uses a 3 nm process and operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The TDP is rated at 25 W, which is notably low for a processor with this core count, indicating efficient power management for mobile use.

Cache configuration includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes LPDDR5X with dual-channel configuration and 153.6 GB/s bandwidth. The processor supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes for CPU-only connections. Integrated graphics are provided by Arc B390, though the discrete RTX 4080 handles all rendering in these benchmarks.

Benchmark results show strong performance for a mobile processor. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 18911 and single-core is 2200.5. In Cinebench R20, scores are 13101 multicore and 1849 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2955 multicore and 309.5 single-core. PassMark results include 36811 multithread, 4280 single-thread, 112550 floating point math, 90882 integer math, and 361763 data compression.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 88 places it well above average among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 44466 sits in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573, just 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342, 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i5-13600 scores 44240, 0.5% lower.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame delivery, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has spare capacity. The measured FPS data shows the CPU handles this effectively. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 228 FPS, which is a demanding scenario for the CPU to feed the GPU. The fact that this frame rate is achieved without apparent bottlenecking indicates the CPU has sufficient single-thread performance for this game's engine.

The 16-core configuration provides ample multi-threaded capacity for background tasks and any game engine threads that scale beyond a few cores. However, Greedfall, released in 2019, likely does not fully utilize 16 threads. The strong single-core performance, evidenced by the 4280 PassMark single-thread score and 2200.5 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is likely more relevant for this game's primary game thread. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures responsive frame pacing when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain data locality for frequently accessed game assets, reducing memory latency. The 153.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for the LPDDR5X configuration, though the dedicated RTX 4080 with its 716.8 GB/s bandwidth handles graphics memory separately. This separation of memory systems is typical for discrete GPU configurations and works well in Greedfall's engine.