Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting challenge for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT pairing. The data shows this combination sits at rank 496 out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested for this title. This is a configuration that clearly prioritizes high refresh rate gameplay, though the measured frame rates reveal distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It operates at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.40 GHz, which provides solid single-thread performance for a game like Greedfall. The processor’s benchmark results indicate its strength: it scores 882 in 3DMark single-thread and 2584 in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a multi-core score of 18309 in the same test. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 7 nm process node contribute to its efficiency.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role becomes apparent when examining the low-resolution frame rates. At 1080p Low settings, the system produces 245.3 FPS, which is a very high number. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. However, the data also shows that the CPU is not the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The processor’s 3DMark scores, particularly the 2-thread score of 1737 and 4-thread score of 3313, indicate that Greedfall’s workload, which is not heavily threaded, is well within the CPU’s capabilities. The Ryzen 5 5600’s nearest rivals in overall CPU benchmarks include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, which scores 0.6% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9554P, which scores 0.6% lower. This places the 5600 in a tight performance bracket, but for gaming, its strong single-core performance is what matters most.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to allow the GPU to work freely. The jump from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra shows a frame rate drop from 245.3 FPS to 111.8 FPS, which is a massive 54.4% decrease. This drop is almost entirely due to the increased graphical load, not CPU limitations. The CPU’s 65W TDP and 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die show it’s a modestly sized chip, but its performance in this game is not a concern.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant component in this pairing. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process. The GPU boasts 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. Its clocks are impressive: a base of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. The memory runs at 2518 MHz, translating to 20.1 Gbps effective.

This GPU’s benchmark scores are substantial, with a Passmark G3D score of 26795 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 82 vs all GPUs confirms its high-end status. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark list include the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (0.1% lower) and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (0.2% higher), though these are not direct gaming competitors. The RX 9070 XT’s 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs are more relevant to its gaming performance.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is clear when examining the scaling between settings. At 4K Ultra, the system produces only 45.3 FPS, which is a demanding scenario. The drop from 4K High (70.6 FPS) to 4K Ultra (45.3 FPS) is a 35.8% performance hit, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU’s shading units and memory subsystem. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, as there is no indication of memory capacity issues in the measured data. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 48.66 TFLOPS provides the computational muscle for the higher-resolution rendering, but the data shows that the Ultra settings are particularly punishing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the system delivers 174.9 FPS at 1080p, 122.7 FPS at 1440p, and 70.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 29.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42.5% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 59.6%, which is substantial.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the 174.9 FPS suggests the system is not fully GPU-bound, as the CPU is able to keep up. However, the drop to 70.6 FPS at 4K High shows that the GPU’s rendering capabilities are being taxed heavily. The same pattern holds for other settings. At Low settings, the system goes from 245.3 FPS at 1080p to 172.6 FPS at 1440p to 104.4 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 29.6% and 39.5% respectively, again pointing to GPU limitations.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 111.8 FPS, which drops to 79.3 FPS at 1440p and 45.3 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 59.5%. This consistent pattern across all settings confirms that the RX 9070 XT is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600 provides a stable foundation. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the GPU is working at its limits, especially with the Ultra preset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance on which settings offer the best experience. For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 174.9 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience without the performance cost of Ultra. The Ultra preset at 111.8 FPS is still playable, but the 36.1% performance drop from High to Ultra is significant. The Medium preset at 197.1 FPS and Low at 245.3 FPS are also viable, but they sacrifice visual quality for frame rates that exceed most display refresh rates.

At 1440p, the High preset at 122.7 FPS is the best option. It delivers a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 79.3 FPS is acceptable for 60Hz displays, but the drop from High is 35.4%. The Medium preset at 133.2 FPS offers a slight improvement over High, but the visual difference may not be worth the extra frame rate. The Low preset at 172.6 FPS is unnecessary for most users.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 70.6 FPS is the recommended choice. It provides a playable frame rate that is close to the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 82.3 FPS is also viable, offering a 16.6% performance increase over High, though with reduced visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 45.3 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and results in a less smooth experience. The Low preset at 104.4 FPS is available but defeats the purpose of 4K rendering. The data clearly shows that the High preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 496 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 71st percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms approximately 71% of the combinations in the database. This is a strong result, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is powerful, there are many systems that achieve higher frame rates in Greedfall. The data shows that the system’s performance is solid across all settings and resolutions, but it is not the absolute best. The CPU’s rank of 79th percentile and the GPU’s rank of 82nd percentile individually are higher than the combo’s overall rank, which suggests that other factors, such as memory configuration or driver optimization, may play a role.

The combo’s rank of 496 indicates that it is a well-balanced pairing, but it is not optimized for Greedfall specifically. The measured frame rates are high, especially at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra performance of 45.3 FPS is a weak point that likely holds the combo back in the rankings. The data shows that this is a capable system for Greedfall, but users seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 4K may need to consider a more powerful GPU. The combo’s performance is respectable, but the ranking reflects that there is room for improvement at the highest settings.