Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019 that responds predictably to the hardware driving it. The data for this pairing—AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti—shows a system that is capable at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain a smooth experience at 4K on the highest settings. The measured frames across twelve configurations reveal a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary constraint, and settings matter more than resolution for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, but the curve is not linear. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 152.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 105.2 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 64.8 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and another 38% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is similar at Medium settings, where 171.9 FPS at 1080p becomes 114.9 FPS at 1440p and 71.4 FPS at 4K. Low settings show the most significant absolute drop: 215.5 FPS at 1080p, 151.3 FPS at 1440p, and 89.7 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p, the system manages 96.7 FPS, which drops to 69.4 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 43.2 FPS at 4K. This scaling indicates that Ultra settings impose a heavy load that the RTX 3070 Ti cannot sustain at higher resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.5 FPS, showing that the game's visual fidelity settings have a massive impact on performance. At 1080p, that same gap is 118.8 FPS. The data suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU has less influence on the final frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 665th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. That places it in the 61st percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly three-fifths of the configurations in the database. The ranking is respectable but not exceptional for a mid-range pairing. The CPU itself holds the 79th percentile among all CPUs tested, while the GPU sits at the 74th percentile among all GPUs. This suggests the combo is well-balanced, with neither component dramatically outpacing the other.

The Ryzen 5 5600 demonstrates solid synthetic performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18309 points multi-core and 2584 points single-core. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.6% ahead), the AMD EPYC 9554P (0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i7-11700F (0.9% behind). These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the 5600 is competitive with far more expensive server and workstation chips. For Greedfall specifically, the combo's rank indicates that this system is a solid mid-tier choice, capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions but not a top-tier contender for 4K gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. Its base clock is 1575 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and memory runs at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU's transistor count is 17,400 million on an 8 nm process from Samsung, with a die size of 392 mm².

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is decisive. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of high-resolution textures and heavy effects likely pushes memory usage near its limit. The 43.2 FPS at 4K Ultra is the lowest measured result, and the drop from 69.4 FPS at 1440p Ultra shows a 37.7% performance penalty for the resolution increase. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 23356 places it at the 74th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (0.3% ahead) and AMD Radeon RX 6700 (0.8% behind). These rival comparisons confirm that the RTX 3070 Ti sits in a crowded performance tier, but for Greedfall, its memory bandwidth and core count are the factors that determine the frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong results across all presets. Low settings produce 215.5 FPS, Medium 171.9 FPS, High 152.6 FPS, and Ultra 96.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 55.1% reduction, which is typical for a game where Ultra enables additional draw distances and post-processing effects. The 1080p numbers are all above 60 FPS, with even Ultra maintaining a comfortable margin above that threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but show the GPU working harder. Low settings yield 151.3 FPS, Medium 114.9 FPS, High 105.2 FPS, and Ultra 69.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, averaging around 30%. At 1440p Ultra, the system just barely stays above 60 FPS, indicating that this resolution and preset combination is near the practical limit for the RTX 3070 Ti.

At 3840x2160, the limitations become apparent. Low settings manage 89.7 FPS, Medium 71.4 FPS, High 64.8 FPS, and Ultra 43.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, but the High preset at 64.8 FPS is also borderline. The data shows a clear recommendation: for 4K, users should stick to Medium or High settings to maintain a smooth experience, while Ultra is only viable for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a straightforward set of recommendations based on target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the system is overqualified. Even Ultra settings at 96.7 FPS provide a smooth experience, and High settings at 152.6 FPS are ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Players seeking maximum fluidity can use Low settings to reach 215.5 FPS, which is suitable for competitive play, though Greedfall is a single-player RPG where such high frame rates are less critical.

At 1440p, High settings at 105.2 FPS offer the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. Medium settings at 114.9 FPS provide a slight boost for those who prefer higher frame rates, while Ultra at 69.4 FPS is acceptable for players who value graphics over smoothness. Low settings at 151.3 FPS are available but unnecessary, as the visual downgrade is not worth the extra headroom.

For 4K, the choice is more constrained. High settings at 64.8 FPS are the sweet spot, providing a playable experience with decent visuals. Medium settings at 71.4 FPS are a safer option for ensuring consistent frame times, while Ultra at 43.2 FPS is only recommended for players who accept a cinematic frame rate. Low settings at 89.7 FPS are the best option for maintaining high frame rates at 4K, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is not viable for this combo, and users should not attempt it unless they are willing to use V-Sync or cap the frame rate to avoid stutter.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die.

In Greedfall, the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 215.5 FPS, which indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600 can feed the GPU effectively. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 2584 in Cinebench R23, is sufficient for this game's engine, which is not heavily multi-threaded. The 6-core configuration with 12 threads is more than enough for Greedfall's requirements, and the data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking at any resolution. The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.6% ahead) and AMD EPYC 9554P (0.6% behind), but these differences do not translate to meaningful gaming performance deltas. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a solid mid-range choice that pairs well with the RTX 3070 Ti for this title.