Greedfall

Greedfall on the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo lands at rank 912 out of 3703 tested combinations. That places this build comfortably in the top quarter of all tested systems, which is a strong result for a game from 2019 with a more modern GPU at its heart. The rank reflects not just raw GPU muscle but how well the six-core CPU keeps up, and the data indicates this pairing clears the bar for high-refresh 1440p play without bottlenecking the RTX 4070 in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at 912 out of 3703 tested combos puts it in the 75th percentile of all tested pairings. This is a meaningful distinction: it means the Ryzen 5 5500 + RTX 4070 outperforms roughly three-quarters of the other CPU-GPU combinations in the database when running Greedfall. The ranking is driven by the GPU's ability to push high frame rates across all resolutions, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid dragging those numbers down at lower resolutions where the processor's load is highest.

Looking at the CPU's own standing, the Ryzen 5 5500 sits at the 73rd percentile against all CPUs based on its average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals show how tightly packed this segment is: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668 (0.4% faster), and the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499 (0.5% slower). The Ryzen 5 5500 is essentially neck-and-neck with these alternatives, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo—its performance is predictable and consistent with its class.

The RTX 4070, by contrast, holds the 81st percentile against all GPUs with an average score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, 1.3% faster). The GPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, and the combo rank of 912 reflects that the CPU does not hold back the GPU's capabilities in Greedfall's engine.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 is the dominant force in this combo, and its memory configuration is a key reason why. With 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, the card delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth—more than enough to feed Greedfall's textures and geometry at any of the tested settings. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz (base 1920 MHz) gives it the raw throughput to maintain high frame rates even when the settings are cranked up.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its position. In PassMark G3D it scores 26927, which places it in the 81st percentile overall. Its DirectX 11 score of 244 and DirectX 12 score of 103 show strong API support, and the Vulkan score of 174152 in Geekbench indicates solid low-level performance. For Greedfall specifically, the data shows the GPU scales predictably: at 1080p Low it hits 248 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 47 FPS, with the GPU clearly being the limiting factor at the highest resolution and settings.

The RTX 4070's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 46 RT cores are overkill for a game that does not heavily use ray tracing, but they ensure headroom for future titles. The 184 TMUs and 64 ROPs provide a balanced texture and pixel throughput, and the 200 W TDP with a suggested 550 W PSU means this is a power-efficient card that does not require exotic cooling. The 12 GB VRAM is particularly relevant for 4K gaming, where the measured FPS shows the card still delivers playable rates even at High settings.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Greedfall?

A: Both are excellent. At 1080p High it averages 177 FPS, and at 1440p High it averages 123 FPS. The 1440p result is particularly strong because it exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors, making the RTX 4070 a natural fit for 1440p high-refresh displays.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium it averages 81 FPS, which is smooth, but 4K Ultra drops to 47 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K, but the GPU's raw compute is the limiting factor at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (0.1% slower), Intel Core i5-12500 (0.4% slower), and Intel Core i7-10700F (0.5% faster). The differences are negligible in real-world gaming, so the CPU choice is not a performance differentiator.

Q: What is the best resolution to use for a high-refresh monitor?

A: For 144 Hz or higher, 1440p High (123 FPS) or 1440p Medium (135 FPS) are ideal. At 1080p you can push beyond 240 FPS at Low (248 FPS), but that is unnecessary for most displays.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 248 suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, but the GPU still delivers massive frame rates. At 1440p and above, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck, and the CPU provides sufficient headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank overall against all tested systems?

A: It ranks 912 out of 3703 combos, placing it in the top 25% of all tested configurations. This is a strong result, driven primarily by the GPU's high percentile ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 shows its full strength. Low settings produce an average of 248 FPS, which is practically uncapped for most displays. Medium settings drop to 195 FPS with a minimum of 166 and maximum of 224, still far beyond the needs of a 144 Hz monitor. High settings average 177 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a strong 113 FPS average. At this resolution, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, and the Ryzen 5 5500's six cores are sufficient to feed the card.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected scaling. Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium drops to 135 FPS (minimum 115, maximum 155), and High averages 123 FPS. Ultra is the first setting where the numbers become more moderate, at 78 FPS average. This resolution is the sweet spot for the combo: it delivers high refresh rates at High settings while keeping the GPU well within its comfort zone.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070 starts to show its limits. Low settings average 103 FPS, which is still very playable, and Medium averages 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 and maximum of 93. High settings drop to 73 FPS, which is acceptable for a slower-paced RPG, but Ultra falls to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 12 GB VRAM is not the constraint here—the GPU's compute throughput is the limiting factor.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low to High settings maintain playable frame rates at every resolution, while Ultra is only advisable at 1080p. The minimum FPS data points, where available, show that frame pacing is stable, with the 1440p Medium minimum of 115 FPS and 4K Medium minimum of 69 FPS indicating no severe drops.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5500 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 4.20 GHz, with 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 per core. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it is unlocked for overclocking, which is a bonus for users who want to squeeze out extra performance.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame delivery, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The benchmark results show the CPU's multithreaded capability: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 16429, and single-core scores 2319. The PassMark multithread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 further confirm its balanced performance. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 836 (single-thread) to 5411 (max threads), indicating good utilization of all cores.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs means it is above average but not exceptional. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its average score of 19593, which means any of these CPUs would perform nearly identically in Greedfall. The key takeaway is that the Ryzen 5 5500 is sufficient to keep the RTX 4070 fed at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not a high-end processor that would be wasted in a budget-oriented build—it is a mid-range part that pairs well with a high-end GPU without causing a significant bottleneck.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and DDR4 support make it easy to cool and integrate into an AM4 motherboard, and its PCIe Gen 3 interface does not hamper the RTX 4070's PCIe 4.0 x16 connection in any meaningful way for this game. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, and at 1080p Low the 248 FPS average indicates the CPU is still delivering frames faster than most users can see.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the data points to 1440p High as the ideal configuration. The 123 FPS average is smooth on high-refresh monitors, and the visual fidelity at High settings is close to Ultra without the significant performance penalty. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, this is the sweet spot—it provides a high frame rate while keeping the GPU well within its thermal and power limits.

At 1080p, High settings at 177 FPS are excellent for competitive or fast-paced play, but the game's RPG nature means you can afford to push to Ultra at 113 FPS without sacrificing much. If you prefer maximum visual quality at 1080p, Ultra is viable, but the difference between High and Ultra is not worth the 36% frame rate drop for most users.

For 4K, High settings at 73 FPS are playable, but Medium at 81 FPS offers a better balance with a minimum of 69 FPS that avoids noticeable stutter. Ultra at 47 FPS is not recommended for comfortable play—it is below the 60 FPS threshold and would be better reserved for screenshots or slower exploration. The 4K Medium preset is the pragmatic choice if you insist on 4K, but 1440p High delivers a superior experience overall.

The data also shows that Low settings are rarely necessary. Even at 4K, Low averages 103 FPS, which is more than playable. This means the RTX 4070 has enough headroom that you can prioritize visual quality without worrying about frame rates dropping below acceptable levels, except at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset.