Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, responds predictably to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT pairing, with the graphics card acting as the primary constraint across most settings. The data shows a clear hierarchy where resolution and preset level dictate the experience, from a fluid 1080p experience to a slideshow at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear map for optimizing the experience with this specific hardware combo. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 106 FPS, which is a strong target for smooth gameplay. Dropping to Medium yields a 117 FPS average, a modest increase of 11 FPS over High, but the jump to Low is far more significant, producing 148 FPS. However, the Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 68 FPS, which is a 38 FPS drop from High and shows the heavy cost of maximum settings.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended balance, producing a 73 FPS average that remains comfortably playable. The Medium preset at this resolution increases the average to 81 FPS, but the Low preset at 1440p is a better choice for those prioritizing high refresh rates, hitting 103 FPS. The Ultra preset becomes less viable here, dropping to 47 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold most players prefer.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more demanding. The Low preset is the only option that provides a playable experience, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 48 FPS, and High drops further to 44 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable, averaging just 28 FPS. The data indicates that for this combo, the best experience per setting is achieved by selecting High at 1080p or 1440p, while 4K requires the Low preset to maintain frame rates above 60.

FAQ

Q: Can this CPU and GPU combination run Greedfall at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. The measured data at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset shows an average FPS of 28, which is not a playable frame rate. The most viable 4K option is the Low preset, which averages 61 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high-refresh-rate monitor with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 148 FPS and the High preset achieves 106 FPS, both of which are suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, the Low preset reaches 103 FPS, which is also viable for 100Hz+ monitors.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from High to Ultra settings?

A: The performance penalty for Ultra is substantial. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 106 on High to 68 on Ultra, a decrease of 38 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is from 73 on High to 47 on Ultra, a decrease of 26 FPS. At 4K, the average falls from 44 on High to 28 on Ultra, a 16 FPS decrease.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT the limiting factor in this combo?

A: Yes, the benchmark results strongly suggest the GPU is the bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, while the CPU's role becomes less prominent. The GPU's benchmark percentile of 59 versus the CPU's 85 percentile also supports this.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a strong match for the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: The CPU's performance is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600F has a benchmark score of 36945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the FPS scaling with resolution.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between the Medium and Low presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 81 FPS, while the Low preset averages 103 FPS. This represents a 22 FPS difference, favoring the Low preset for higher frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. With a total L3 cache of 32 MB shared across the cores, the CPU is well-equipped for gaming workloads. Its average benchmark score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong general-purpose performance.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p, where the GPU load is lower, the CPU manages to deliver high frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 148 FPS. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the FPS drops proportionally, demonstrating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600F is a capable partner for the RX 5700 XT, providing enough headroom for the GPU to work at its limit.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, have nearly identical average scores, with the 5600F being 0% and -0.2% different, respectively. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600F is competitively positioned within its performance tier. For this specific game, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient, as the FPS data does not indicate any CPU-related stutters or limitations, given the smooth scaling of FPS with resolution changes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2170th out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible configurations, suggesting that while it is capable of running the game, there are many other combinations that deliver higher performance. The rank of 2170 means that roughly 74% of tested combos perform better than this one.

This ranking is a reflection of the GPU's age and performance class. The RX 5700 XT is an end-of-life product, and its benchmark percentile of 59 confirms that it is an average performer by current standards. The CPU, on the other hand, is a solid mid-range part, but its contribution to the overall ranking is overshadowed by the GPU's limitations. For a player looking to play Greedfall at high settings and high resolutions, this combo will struggle, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra average of 28 FPS.

To put the GPU's performance in context, its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (0.1% faster) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (-0.3% slower). The RTX 5090 D V2, a much more powerful card, is only 0.9% faster in the average benchmark score, which confirms the specific nature of the benchmark. However, in actual gaming, the difference would be far more substantial. The combo rank of 2170 indicates that for Greedfall, this setup is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not for high-fidelity 4K experiences.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as the resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This scaling behavior provides key insights into which component is the limiting factor.

At High settings, the average FPS drops from 106 at 1080p to 73 at 1440p, and then to 44 at 4K. This is a 62% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K. The step from 1080p to 1440p results in a 33 FPS loss, while the step from 1440p to 4K results in a 29 FPS loss. The consistent drop across each resolution step indicates that the GPU is struggling to handle the increased pixel count, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar. The average FPS is 148 at 1080p, 103 at 1440p, and 61 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 59%. Even with the lowest graphical load, the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K, further confirming the GPU as the primary bottleneck.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 117 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with averages of 68 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. The fact that even the Ultra preset at 1080p fails to reach 100 FPS suggests that the game's Ultra settings are exceptionally demanding, and the GPU is not powerful enough to handle them at higher resolutions.

The data strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the limiting component. The CPU, with its high benchmark percentile, is not the source of the performance bottleneck. The FPS scaling is directly proportional to the resolution's pixel count, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound workload. For 4K gaming, the user must accept the Low preset to achieve a playable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section provides the exact measured FPS values for every tested configuration in the FACT PACK.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average FPS 68. No min or max FPS reported.
• High: Average FPS 106. No min or max FPS reported.
• Medium: Average FPS 117, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS.
• Low: Average FPS 148. No min or max FPS reported.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average FPS 47. No min or max FPS reported.
• High: Average FPS 73. No min or max FPS reported.
• Medium: Average FPS 81, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS.
• Low: Average FPS 103. No min or max FPS reported.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average FPS 28. No min or max FPS reported.
• High: Average FPS 44. No min or max FPS reported.
• Medium: Average FPS 48, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS.
• Low: Average FPS 61. No min or max FPS reported.

The Medium presets are the only ones with recorded min and max FPS values, providing a glimpse into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate varies between 99 and 134 FPS, a 35 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 24 FPS (69-93). At 4K Medium, the spread narrows to 14 FPS (41-55), indicating that at higher resolutions, the GPU is working at its limit and frame times are more consistent but at a lower average. The lack of min/max data for other presets suggests a more stable frame delivery, though the average FPS values remain the primary indicator of performance.