Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT pairing in Greedfall delivers a solid 1080p experience and remains playable at higher resolutions, though the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as settings and pixel counts rise. This combination ranks in the 63rd percentile of all tested configurations for this title, indicating a balanced but not top-tier pairing.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and it draws a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 16,429 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,319 in single-core, while its 3DMark 16-thread score is 5,386.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p with lower graphical settings, where frame rates are highest. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159 FPS average, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at this level. However, the difference between settings at 1080p (159 FPS Low vs 73 FPS Ultra) is more about GPU load than CPU limitation, as the CPU's 12 threads handle the game's logic without becoming the primary constraint at standard resolutions.

The Ryzen 5 5500's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-12500 (delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i7-10700F (delta +0.5%). These scores are within 1% of each other, indicating the 5500 is firmly in the mid-range desktop CPU tier. For a 2019 title like Greedfall, which was released before this CPU's 2022 launch, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than adequate; the data shows the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor until very high frame rates are demanded.

At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes further. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS average is far below the 1080p Ultra figure of 73 FPS, and this drop is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The Ryzen 5 5500's single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark and 2,319 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can handle the game's AI and physics, but the measured FPS data indicates that graphical resolution and settings are the dominant variables in this pairing's performance curve.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall?*

A: Based on measured average FPS, 1920x1080 provides the most comfortable experience, with scores ranging from 73 FPS at Ultra to 159 FPS at Low. The 2560x1440 results are also playable, with 50 FPS at Ultra and 111 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The 4K Ultra preset yields an average of 30 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for action games. The 4K Medium preset improves this to 52 FPS average, with a minimum of 44 FPS.

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

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 159 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the dataset. This suggests the GPU is still able to keep up with the CPU's output at this resolution, as the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for the game's workload.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 79 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 50 FPS average. This 29 FPS gap indicates a significant performance cost for the Ultra preset's additional graphical effects.

Q: Does the combo meet the 60 FPS target at any 4K setting?

A: Yes, at 4K Low, the average FPS is 66, which exceeds 60 FPS. However, the 4K Medium preset falls short at 52 FPS average, and higher presets drop further.

Q: How does the combo's rank compare in the overall database?

A: This pairing is ranked 2,342 out of 3,703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 63rd percentile. This means roughly 37% of tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. For a 60 FPS target, the 1080p High preset is the best option, delivering 114 FPS average with plenty of headroom. If the user prefers higher visual quality, 1080p Ultra still achieves 73 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it produces 79 FPS average, comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 87 FPS average, but the High preset offers better visuals with only an 8 FPS penalty. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 50 FPS average, which is below the target and should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

For 4K, the only preset that maintains a 60+ FPS average is Low, at 66 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K provides 52 FPS average, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but is not ideal for combat. The High and Ultra presets at 4K (47 and 30 FPS respectively) are not recommended for a consistently playable experience.

The data suggests that the optimal experience balances frame rate and quality: 1080p Ultra for maximum visual detail without sacrificing smoothness, or 1440p High for a resolution upgrade with still-strong performance. The 4K Low preset is the only viable 4K option for 60+ FPS, but it sacrifices significant visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is ranked 2,342 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all tested configurations. This rank indicates that the combo is above average but not exceptional; a majority of tested systems outperform it in this game.

The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 60, and its average benchmark score is 17,083. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (delta +0.3%) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (delta +0.4%), though these are significantly older architectures. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is 0.7% faster in average score, indicating the RX 7600 XT is competitive with that card despite being from a different generation.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 73, with an average benchmark score of 19,593. This is a stronger relative position than the GPU, suggesting the CPU is less of a limiting factor in this pairing. The rank of 2,342 out of 3,703 for the combo reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing when paired with a CPU that is above average in its own right.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo will handle Greedfall at 1080p with high settings comfortably, but users with 1440p or 4K displays will need to adjust settings to maintain playable frame rates. The 63rd percentile position indicates that while this is not a top-tier gaming rig, it is well within the range of capable systems for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound game. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 114 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 79 FPS, a 31% decrease. At 4K High, the average falls to 47 FPS, a further 41% decrease from 1440p.

This scaling pattern reveals that the Radeon RX 7600 XT is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The GPU's 16 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K workload exceeds what this mid-range GPU can deliver at high settings. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads remain underutilized at 4K, as frame rates are constrained by the GPU's rendering capabilities.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (159 FPS) and Ultra (73 FPS) is 86 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 61 FPS (111 vs 50). At 4K, the gap shrinks further to 36 FPS (66 vs 30). This narrowing indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly saturated at higher resolutions, leaving less headroom for settings adjustments.

The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 44 and maximum of 60, which is a wider variance than the 1080p Medium (106-144 FPS). This suggests that the GPU's frame pacing becomes less consistent at 4K, potentially causing noticeable stutter in demanding scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 159, Medium 125, High 114, and Ultra 73. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 144 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The Low preset's 159 FPS average is the highest across all resolutions, confirming that the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded.

At 2560x1440, the FPS averages are: Low 111, Medium 87, High 79, and Ultra 50. The Medium preset has a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS. The Ultra preset's 50 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for fast-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 66, Medium 52, High 47, and Ultra 30. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 44 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS, meaning it occasionally hits 60 FPS but frequently dips below. The Ultra preset's 30 FPS average is the lowest measured result, representing a significant performance drop.

The data reveals that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates across all settings. At 1440p, only Low and Medium presets consistently exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset achieves a 60+ FPS average, and even that result (66 FPS) is close to the threshold. The measured FPS breakdown suggests that users should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High for the best balance of visual quality and performance.