Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a robust 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the data indicating a strong balance between the CPU’s six Zen 3 cores and the GPU’s Ampere architecture. The measured results show this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and smooth 1440p gameplay, though 4K Ultra settings push the hardware to its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific CPU-GPU combo at rank 756 out of 1705 tested combinations. This position in the 44th percentile of all tested pairings suggests a solid mid-to-upper tier configuration, though it is not among the elite setups. The ranking reflects the balance achieved between the Ryzen 5 5500 and the RTX 3070, where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other in Greedfall’s engine.

The CPU itself sits in the 79th percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 20875. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-12500 (score 20897, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (score 20900, delta -0.1%), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (score 20845, delta 0.1%). This clustering within a 0.2% range indicates the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers performance nearly identical to these alternatives, making the processor choice largely irrelevant in this performance tier for gaming workloads.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 holds the 72nd percentile against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 28238. Its closest competitors include the AMD FirePro S7150 (score 28409, delta -0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (score 27985, delta 0.9%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (score 27956, delta 1%). The RTX 3070 outperforms the RX 6600 XT by 0.9% and the GTX 980 Ti by 1% in aggregate benchmarks, showing it holds a slight edge over these contemporaries.

The rank of 756 places this combo in the middle of the pack, not because of any weakness in either component, but because the database includes many high-end pairings with newer CPUs and GPUs. For Greedfall specifically, the data shows the combination is capable of maintaining playable framerates across most settings, with the bottleneck shifting to the GPU at higher resolutions and to the CPU at lower resolutions with reduced graphics settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 96.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset achieves 146 FPS, Medium reaches 163.6 FPS, and Low tops out at 206.6 FPS. For 1080p users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the High preset offers the best balance between visual quality and framerate, as the jump from High to Medium only adds 17.6 FPS while reducing visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 103.7 FPS, which is excellent for most displays. The Medium setting reaches 111.8 FPS, while Low hits 144.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 66.7 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably lower. The data suggests High at 1440p is the sweet spot, providing a 37 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining most of the visual enhancements. For those prioritizing framerate, Medium offers a modest 8.1 FPS gain over High.

The 3840x2160 results show a different story. High settings yield 62.5 FPS, Medium reaches 66.2 FPS, and Low achieves 84.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops sharply to 38.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the Medium preset is recommended as it provides the best playable experience, offering 3.7 FPS more than High while still being significantly above the Ultra preset’s performance. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is small, but the framerate advantage makes Medium the more consistent choice.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 38.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K achieves 62.5 FPS, making it the highest visual quality tier that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the framerate difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 146. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 103.7. This represents a 42.3 FPS reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, a 29% decrease in performance.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 66.7 FPS, while High achieves 103.7 FPS. This is a 37 FPS difference, meaning High provides 55.5% more performance than Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 206.6 FPS. This high framerate suggests the CPU is likely becoming the limiting factor, as the GPU has headroom to render more frames. The Ryzen 5 5500’s six cores and twelve threads provide the processing power, but at these extreme framerates, CPU limitations become more apparent.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings achieve 84.3 FPS while Ultra drops to 38.6 FPS. This is a 45.7 FPS difference, with Low delivering 118.4% more performance than Ultra. The scaling shows the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, making settings adjustments crucial for maintaining acceptable framerates.

Q: How does this combo’s rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 756 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the 44.3rd percentile. This means approximately 44% of tested combos perform better, while 56% perform worse in Greedfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset reveals consistent scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the framerates range from 96.4 FPS at Ultra to 206.6 FPS at Low. The progression shows High at 146 FPS and Medium at 163.6 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to High yields a 49.6 FPS improvement, while moving from High to Medium adds 17.6 FPS, and Medium to Low adds 43 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces 66.7 FPS, High reaches 103.7 FPS, Medium achieves 111.8 FPS, and Low tops out at 144.3 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High is substantial at 37 FPS, while High to Medium adds 8.1 FPS, and Medium to Low adds 32.5 FPS. The diminishing returns between High and Medium suggest High is the optimal visual-to-performance tradeoff.

The 3840x2160 results show Ultra at 38.6 FPS, High at 62.5 FPS, Medium at 66.2 FPS, and Low at 84.3 FPS. The difference between High and Medium narrows to just 3.7 FPS, while Medium to Low provides a 18.1 FPS improvement. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a reduction from 103.7 FPS to 62.5 FPS, a 39.7% performance drop.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory runs at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective, while the GPU core operates between 1500 MHz base and 1725 MHz boost clocks. The GA104 chip contains 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. The data shows that at 1080p, the framerates exceed 146 FPS at High settings, indicating the GPU has significant headroom. At 1440p, High settings still deliver 103.7 FPS, showing the RTX 3070’s capability to handle the game’s visual demands. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the primary limiter, dropping to 38.6 FPS, which shows the card’s limits when pushed to maximum visual fidelity at high resolution.

The RTX 3070’s aggregate benchmark score of 28238 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, scores 27985, putting the RTX 3070 ahead by 0.9%. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s contribute to its ability to handle the action RPG’s rendering demands.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 7nm process. The processor operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, drawing 65W TDP. It features 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where framerates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 206.6 FPS, and at 1440p Low, it achieves 144.3 FPS. These high framerates suggest the CPU’s six cores are sufficient to feed the GPU, though the 79th percentile ranking indicates it performs well but not exceptionally against all processors.

The CPU’s benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319. The PassMark multi-thread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 further demonstrate its balanced performance. The Ryzen 5 5500’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, scores 20897 in aggregate benchmarks, a negligible 0.1% difference, confirming that CPU choice has minimal impact on Greedfall’s performance at typical gaming resolutions. The processor’s 16 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game’s open-world environments.