Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 7700

This configuration pairs AMD's 6-core Ryzen 5 5600 processor with the Radeon RX 7700 graphics card, and the measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a system that scales predictably with both settings and pixel count. The combo ranks 1307th out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the 44th percentile of all tested systems, which suggests a mid-pack performer that handles 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably but struggles with the demands of 4K Ultra. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced at lower resolutions, where the CPU and GPU share the workload, but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs, with the 16 GB VRAM buffer proving sufficient even at the highest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear and consistent pattern of frame rate decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a game like Greedfall that relies heavily on pixel throughput. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 136 FPS at 1920x1080 to 94 FPS at 2560x1440, representing a 30.9% reduction, and further down to 56 FPS at 3840x2160, a 58.8% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling curve indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the pixel count quadruples while the frame rate falls by roughly half, which is consistent with a graphics-bound workload rather than a CPU bottleneck.

Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings produces a 40.4% performance loss (94 to 56 FPS), which is slightly less severe than the 1080p-to-1440p drop when measured as a percentage of the lower resolution's frame rate. At Low settings, the same resolution progression yields 191 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K, with the 4K figure representing just 41.4% of the 1080p result. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K frame rate drops to 79 FPS—well below the 1440p Low result of 132 FPS—suggests that the RX 7700's raw pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint at 2160p regardless of quality preset.

The scaling behavior at Medium settings provides the most complete picture, as this is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average of 150 FPS comes with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS, while at 1440p Medium the average drops to 104 FPS with a range of 88 to 120 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. The narrowing of the gap between resolutions from Medium to Ultra is notable: at Ultra, 1080p yields 87 FPS, 1440p yields 60 FPS (a 31.0% drop), and 4K yields 36 FPS (a 58.6% drop from 1080p), showing that the most demanding preset amplifies the GPU's role as the bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this pairing, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor's benchmark results show strong single-thread performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 882, a Geekbench single-core score of 1936, and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584, which are relevant for Greedfall's engine that typically relies on one or two primary threads for game logic and rendering commands. Multi-threaded capabilities are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and a PassMark multithread score of 21541, though these figures matter less for a game that may not scale perfectly across all 12 threads.

The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for feeding the GPU in this game. The percentile ranking of 74 versus all CPUs indicates that this processor outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tested CPUs in general benchmarks, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with an average score of 20454 (only 0.1% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (0.2% lower). For Greedfall specifically, the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low (191 FPS) and 1080p High (136 FPS) shows that it does not bottleneck the RX 7700 at this resolution, as the GPU remains the limiting factor even with less demanding settings.

At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes further, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate at Low settings (79 FPS) is only 41.4% of the 1080p Low result, while the CPU workload per frame likely remains constant. The transition from 1440p to 4K at every preset shows a consistent drop of approximately 40-44%, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU has already delivered its frames and is waiting on the GPU to rasterize. The processor's 3DMark multi-thread scores—5641 for 16 threads, 4798 for 8 threads, and 3313 for 4 threads—suggest that even in scenes with heavy NPC counts or physics calculations, the 6-core design has sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the primary limiter.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and leaves ample headroom for dips during complex scenes. The High preset at 1080p delivers 136 FPS average, which is also excellent, but the 14 FPS difference between High and Medium may not justify the additional visual fidelity for players targeting maximum frame rates on high-refresh monitors.

At 2560x1440, Medium again stands out with 104 FPS average and an 88 FPS minimum, providing a comfortable experience for 144Hz displays. The High preset at 1440p yields 94 FPS, which remains playable but dips closer to the 60 FPS boundary during intense moments. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 62 FPS average with a 53 FPS minimum is the only viable option for maintaining near-60 FPS gameplay, as High drops to 56 FPS and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. Players with VRR displays might accept High at 4K, but the 53 FPS minimum at Medium makes it the safer choice for consistent smoothness.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it produces 87 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly problematic, falling well below playable thresholds, while even 1080p Ultra sacrifices 63 FPS compared to Medium (150 to 87 FPS) for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in this 2019 title. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates (191 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, 79 FPS at 4K), sacrifices too much visual quality for the performance gains, making Medium the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1307th out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 44.5th percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack ranking reflects the fact that while the RX 7700 is a capable GPU with a 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs, it is not a top-tier card, and the Ryzen 5 5600's 74th percentile CPU ranking does not compensate for the GPU's relative position. The combo's ranking suggests that Greedfall is moderately demanding on the GPU, as the system performs better in synthetic benchmarks than in this specific title.

The GPU's nearest rivals illustrate its position: the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862 on average (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014 (1.0% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 (1.7% higher), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679 (1.1% lower). These small percentage differences indicate that the RX 7700 sits in a highly competitive performance band, and the 1307th combo ranking reflects this tight grouping. The CPU's nearest rivals—Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, AMD EPYC 9454P, and AMD EPYC 7713—all fall within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score, showing that processor-level differences are minimal for this game.

The fact that the combo ranks in the middle of the pack despite the CPU's relatively strong 74th percentile suggests that Greedfall is more GPU-dependent than CPU-dependent for this configuration. Systems ranked above this combo likely pair similar or better CPUs with faster GPUs, while systems ranked below may have weaker GPUs or CPUs that bottleneck more severely. The 44.5th percentile ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show excellent 1080p performance, good 1440p performance, and marginal 4K performance—a profile typical of a mid-range GPU paired with a solid mid-range CPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate is 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, so it can average above 60 FPS but may dip below during demanding scenes. At High settings, the average drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 1440p at Medium settings provides 104 FPS average with an 88 FPS minimum, offering a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, Medium delivers 150 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this context?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7% higher. This close margin suggests the two GPUs perform nearly identically in Greedfall, with the RTX 3060 Ti having a slight edge.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for the RX 7700 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 191 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 87 FPS. This is playable but significantly lower than the 150 FPS at Medium, representing a 42% performance penalty for the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM of the RX 7700 provide enough memory for 4K in Greedfall?

A: The measured 4K frame rates indicate the GPU handles the memory demands, as the 16 GB GDDR6 buffer with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for this game. The performance drops at 4K are due to compute throughput rather than memory capacity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 191 FPS, Medium yields 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS, High achieves 136 FPS, and Ultra drops to 87 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54.5% reduction in average frame rate, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (14 FPS) and between High and Ultra (49 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings average 132 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a range of 88 to 120 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 34 FPS, which is a 36.2% reduction, highlighting the significant cost of the Ultra preset. The Medium preset's 88 FPS minimum remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings yield 79 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K is the only setting that maintains a playable average above 60 FPS, though its 53 FPS minimum indicates some stutter potential. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst measured result, with a 36 FPS average that is only 18.8% of the 1080p Low result.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines, with 40 ray tracing cores. Its boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz, combined with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, give it substantial raw throughput for Greedfall's rendering demands.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 20974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 106028. Its percentile ranking of 58 versus all GPUs places it slightly above the median, and its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 370X with an average score of 15862 (0.1% higher), followed by the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014 (1.0% higher) and the RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 (1.7% higher). The PassMark DirectX scores—261 for DX9, 186 for DX11, and 96 for DX12—suggest that the GPU performs relatively better in older DirectX versions, which is relevant for Greedfall's engine.

In Greedfall specifically, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth ensure that memory capacity is never a limiting factor, and the frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU's pixel fill rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. At 4K, the GPU's compute throughput of 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 56 FPS at High settings and 36 FPS at Ultra. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking relative to all GPUs correlates well with its measured performance in this game, which shows solid 1080p and 1440p capability but limited 4K headroom.