Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a commanding performance in Greedfall, placing in the top 7% of all tested combos. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet retains enough CPU headroom to deliver exceptional frame rates at 1080p. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1440p and smooth 4K experiences, with the primary performance lever being the graphics settings preset rather than any CPU limitation.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At the High settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 226 FPS at 1920x1080 to 157 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 69 FPS, and then further to 94 FPS at 3840x2160, another 63 FPS decline. This steep drop-off from 1080p to 4K, amounting to a total reduction of 132 FPS, is a classic indicator that the rendering workload is scaling directly with pixel count, a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

The pattern is even more pronounced at the Low settings preset, where the average frame rate falls from 318 FPS at 1080p to 220 FPS at 1440p and finally to 131 FPS at 4K. The relative performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 58.8%, which is slightly larger than the 58.4% drop observed at High settings, suggesting that even with a reduced graphical load, the GPU remains the primary constraint. The fact that the frame rate at 4K Low (131 FPS) is still higher than the frame rate at 1080p Ultra (145 FPS) or 1440p Ultra (100 FPS) underscores that resolution is not the only variable at play; the settings preset has a profound impact on the overall load.

This scaling behavior points directly to the graphics card as the limiting component. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the RTX 4080 with enough data to reach 318 FPS at 1080p Low, a figure that far exceeds the refresh rate of most displays. As the resolution increases and the GPU takes longer to render each frame, the CPU's role diminishes, and the bottleneck shifts almost entirely to the graphics card. The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS, while playable, is the clearest evidence of the GPU being pushed to its limits, with the frame rate being cut to roughly a quarter of the 1080p Low figure.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its defining feature is the large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant asset for gaming workloads that often rely on frequently accessed data. In Greedfall, an Action RPG, this large cache likely helps maintain consistent frame pacing by reducing the latency of memory access for game logic and world streaming.

The processor's benchmark scores place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37018. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945, putting the 5500X3D a marginal 0.2% ahead. This indicates that in general processing tasks, the 5500X3D is essentially performance-equivalent to its direct competition. However, the gaming-specific advantage of the 3D V-Cache, while not explicitly benchmarked here, is a known factor that can provide a boost in frame rates.

In the context of the measured FPS data, the CPU's role appears to be entirely sufficient. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 318 FPS, a figure that would require a very capable processor to avoid bottlenecking. The fact that the frame rate scales down so dramatically with resolution suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution tested. The data shows that this processor provides more than enough headroom for the RTX 4080 to operate at its full potential, even at the lowest resolution and settings where CPU load is typically highest.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 254 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the system in the top 6.9% of all configurations, a very strong result that indicates a high level of performance. The ranking reflects the synergy between the two components and their collective ability to run this particular game at high frame rates.

The GPU itself, the RTX 4080, is a formidable piece of hardware. Its average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, making the standard 4080 a mere 0.1% faster in synthetic benchmarks. This near-identical performance means that in the real-world gaming scenario of Greedfall, the 4080 is performing at a level essentially on par with its more expensive successor.

The high combo rank is a direct result of pairing a top-tier GPU with a CPU that can keep up. While the CPU's 85th percentile ranking is not as high as the GPU's 86th percentile, it is clearly sufficient to avoid creating a significant bottleneck in this title. The data suggests that the combo rank is largely driven by the GPU's immense power, with the CPU playing a supportive role that ensures the GPU is never starved of data. The result is a system that delivers an excellent experience across all resolution and settings combinations tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset yields an average of 318 FPS, while High and Medium follow at 226 FPS and 249 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset, while still impressive, drops to an average of 145 FPS. This shows that even at the highest settings, the system is well beyond the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold, offering a very smooth experience for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. The Low preset averages 220 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. The High preset delivers 157 FPS, which is still highly fluid. The Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, which is a solid result for a demanding setting at this resolution and remains perfectly playable for a story-driven Action RPG.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to feel the pressure. The Low preset averages 131 FPS, showing that the card can still deliver high refresh rates at 4K when settings are reduced. The Medium preset averages 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The High preset averages 94 FPS, which is a very good result for 4K gaming. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging 60 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, but it is the only configuration tested that drops to the minimum acceptable threshold for smooth gameplay, highlighting the significant cost of enabling the highest settings at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this system, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are crucial for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes at 4K, ensuring that the GPU does not run out of memory or become bandwidth-starved in Greedfall.

The GPU's clock speeds are high, with a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz. This, combined with its 9728 shading units, results in a peak FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS. This immense compute power is what allows the card to achieve such high frame rates at lower resolutions and maintain playable performance at 4K. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 and its 86th percentile ranking place it at the top of the consumer GPU hierarchy.

Its performance in Greedfall is consistent with its benchmark standing. The card's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% behind in average score, and the measured frame rates confirm that the standard 4080 is a top-tier performer. The data shows that the GPU's role is to provide the raw rendering power, and it does so effectively. The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a linear increase in workload, and the GPU handles it gracefully, with the only significant performance hit occurring at the Ultra preset in 4K, where it still manages a playable 60 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus graphical fidelity. For gamers with a 1080p or 1440p high-refresh-rate monitor, the Ultra preset is a compelling choice. At 1080p, it delivers 145 FPS, and at 1440p, it averages 100 FPS. These are excellent frame rates that will make full use of 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays, and the visual improvement over the High preset is likely to be noticeable.

For 4K gamers, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It provides an average of 94 FPS, which is a smooth and immersive experience for a game like Greedfall. Choosing the Ultra preset at 4K results in a significant drop to 60 FPS, which is playable but introduces a much larger performance cost for a marginal increase in visual quality. The data strongly suggests that the step from High to Ultra is disproportionately expensive at 4K, making High the sweet spot for a balanced experience.

The Medium preset is a viable alternative for those who prioritize higher frame rates above all else. At 4K, it offers 103 FPS, and at 1440p, it delivers 173 FPS. This preset provides a good balance between visual quality and performance, but for most users, the High preset at 1440p or 4K offers a better overall experience with a modest performance trade-off. The Low preset is generally unnecessary with this hardware, as even the High preset at 4K delivers frame rates well above the playable threshold, making the visual sacrifices of Low settings an unwise trade for a system of this caliber.