Greedfall

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The benchmark data for Greedfall shows a clear pattern: this combo scales predictably with resolution, but the GPU remains the primary constraint at every step. At 1080p Low, the system produces 303.9 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 207.7 FPS — a 31.7% performance hit. Moving to 4K Low yields 123.3 FPS, another 40.6% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline with resolution is the signature of a GPU-bound workload, and the RTX 5070 Ti is doing the heavy lifting.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, which further confirms the GPU-bound nature. At 1080p, the difference between Low (303.9 FPS) and Ultra (141.5 FPS) is 162.4 FPS, a 53.4% drop. At 1440p, Low (207.7 FPS) versus Ultra (94.5 FPS) shows a 113.2 FPS gap, or 54.5%. At 4K, Low (123.3 FPS) versus Ultra (59 FPS) is a 64.3 FPS difference, or 52.1%. The percentage drop stays relatively consistent across resolutions, which indicates that the CPU is not suddenly becoming the bottleneck at higher settings — the GPU workload scales proportionally.

The data also shows that the step from Medium to High is modest compared to the jump from High to Ultra. At 4K, Medium (96.3 FPS) to High (91.8 FPS) is only a 4.5 FPS difference (4.7% reduction), while High to Ultra (59 FPS) is a 32.8 FPS collapse (35.7% reduction). The Ultra preset clearly introduces rendering features — likely heavy post-processing or shadow quality — that disproportionately tax the GPU. This pattern repeats at 1440p: Medium (164.7) to High (148.5) is a 16.2 FPS drop, but High to Ultra (94.5) is a 54 FPS plunge. The same holds at 1080p: Medium (237.6) to High (214.8) loses 22.8 FPS, while High to Ultra (141.5) loses 73.3 FPS.

Given the Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and 12 threads, one might expect CPU limitations at lower resolutions. However, the 1080p Low result of 303.9 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at high frame rates. The 5600's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and Zen 3 architecture are evidently sufficient to avoid becoming the limiting factor at these settings, even at 1080p.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and the benchmark results suggest this is more than enough for Greedfall at all tested settings. The game, released in 2019, does not appear to stress memory capacity even at 4K Ultra, where the combo still manages 59 FPS. The GPU's boost clock of 2452 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz provide a solid foundation, with pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities — 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 and 8960 shading units — are the dominant factor in the measured results. At 4K Ultra, the 59 FPS average indicates that the Ultra preset's additional features (compared to High) are extremely demanding. The GPU's 96 ROPs and 280 TMUs handle the rasterization workload, but the Ultra preset's overhead is substantial. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 35.7% performance, while the jump from Medium to High only costs 4.7%. This suggests the Ultra preset enables effects that scale non-linearly with resolution.

The RTX 5070 Ti sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 52086. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 52085 — a 0% difference. This effectively places the 5070 Ti at parity with the previous generation's high-end offering. The 16 GB VRAM is likely never exhausted in Greedfall, given the game's age, but it provides headroom for texture-heavy scenes. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) contributes to the high bandwidth, which helps at 4K where texture streaming demands more data throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average is 303.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 59 FPS, which is the lowest measured result across all configurations.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti comparable to any previous generation GPU?

A: Yes, its average benchmark score of 52086 is within 0% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's score of 52085.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High averages 148.5 FPS while Ultra averages 94.5 FPS — a 54 FPS difference (36.4% reduction).

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the RTX 5070 Ti at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Low result of 303.9 FPS suggests minimal CPU limitation, as the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.40 GHz boost clock keeps up with the GPU's output.

Q: Which resolution provides the most balanced experience?

A: At 1440p High, the combo delivers 148.5 FPS, which is comfortably above 144 Hz refresh rates while maintaining visual quality. The 4K High result of 91.8 FPS is also viable for 60 Hz displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 303.9 FPS average
• Medium: 237.6 FPS average
• High: 214.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 141.5 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is massively overqualified for this game. Even Ultra settings produce 141.5 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-refresh monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 53.4% performance reduction, but every setting level remains playable and smooth.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 207.7 FPS average
• Medium: 164.7 FPS average
• High: 148.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 94.5 FPS average

The 1440p results are the sweet spot for this combination. High settings deliver 148.5 FPS, which pairs well with 144 Hz displays. Ultra drops to 94.5 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS but noticeably lower. The Low preset at 207.7 FPS demonstrates the GPU's headroom even at this resolution.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 123.3 FPS average
• Medium: 96.3 FPS average
• High: 91.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 59 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU starts to feel the pressure. Low settings still achieve 123.3 FPS, but Ultra drops to 59 FPS — barely above 60 FPS thresholds. The High preset at 91.8 FPS is the recommended ceiling for smooth 4K gameplay. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution (32.8 FPS) is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions, confirming the Ultra preset's heavy GPU demands.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 171st out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the top 10% of all tested configurations, which is impressive given the game's age and the GPU's recent release. The rank reflects the GPU's strong standing — the RTX 5070 Ti sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs — combined with the Ryzen 5 5600's 79th percentile CPU ranking.

The combo's rank is driven primarily by the GPU's performance, as Greedfall is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this game's workload, and the 5600's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 882) handles game logic without issue. The average benchmark score of the CPU is 21765, placing it near rivals like the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635, 0.6% delta) and the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899, -0.6% delta). These rival comparisons show the 5600 is a mid-range performer, but the GPU carries this combo to the 171st rank.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads from the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide solid single-thread performance, which is critical for older games like Greedfall that may not scale well across many cores. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps with data locality, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for this title.

Benchmark data shows the 5600 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5641 and max-thread score of 5659 indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo — even at 1080p Low where the GPU produces 303.9 FPS. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 21541 and single-thread score of 3256 confirm balanced performance.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU appears to have ample headroom. The fact that 1080p Low yields 303.9 FPS while 1080p Ultra yields 141.5 FPS — a GPU-driven difference — indicates the CPU can feed the GPU at its maximum output. The 5600's percentile ranking of 79th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765, places it as a capable mid-range processor that does not limit this GPU in this game.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1080p users, Ultra settings are the clear choice. The 141.5 FPS average at Ultra is well above 120 FPS, and the visual improvement over High (214.8 FPS) is worth the 73.3 FPS reduction. Even the most demanding preset keeps this combo comfortably in high-refresh territory at 1080p.

At 1440p, High settings (148.5 FPS) offer the best balance. The step from Medium (164.7 FPS) to High (148.5 FPS) costs only 16.2 FPS but likely provides meaningful visual upgrades. Ultra (94.5 FPS) is playable but the 54 FPS drop from High is significant, making High the recommended preset for maintaining smooth frame pacing on 144 Hz displays.

For 4K, High settings (91.8 FPS) are the best experience. Medium (96.3 FPS) is nearly identical in performance — only 4.5 FPS difference — but High presumably offers better visuals for that minimal cost. Ultra (59 FPS) dips below the 60 FPS threshold that most gamers prefer, making it a secondary option for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate consistency. Low (123.3 FPS) is unnecessary at this resolution unless chasing maximum frame rates, as the visual quality loss would be noticeable.

The data strongly suggests that High settings at 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering 148.5 FPS with the Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB VRAM working in harmony. For 4K users, High at 91.8 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and smoothness.