Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, with the data indicating a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combination produces high frame rates across all presets, but scaling to 4K reveals the GPU's limitations, particularly under the Ultra preset.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent and predictable decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 130 FPS at 1080p to 90 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 54 FPS at 4K. This represents a 58% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count.

The pattern becomes more pronounced when examining the Low preset. The system achieves 182 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 126 FPS at 1440p and 75 FPS at 4K. The 59% performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is nearly identical to the High preset's scaling, suggesting that the limiting factor remains consistent regardless of graphical complexity. This uniformity in scaling behavior points toward the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with pixel count.

The Medium preset exhibits similar characteristics, with average FPS values of 143 at 1080p, 99 at 1440p, and 59 at 4K. The incremental drops of approximately 31% from 1080p to 1440p and 40% from 1440p to 4K demonstrate the increasing pressure on the graphics pipeline. Notably, the 4K Medium result of 59 FPS is only slightly above the 4K High result of 54 FPS, implying that the GPU is nearing its throughput ceiling at this resolution.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with frame rates of 83 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and a meager 34 FPS at 4K. The 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings mirrors the other presets, reinforcing that resolution scaling is a consistent factor. However, the absolute values at 4K Ultra indicate that this combination is not suitable for maximum settings at that resolution, as the 34 FPS average falls below acceptable playability thresholds.

The scaling data suggests that at 1080p, the system is likely balanced or slightly CPU-limited at lower presets, given the high frame rates exceeding 180 FPS. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck across all presets. The minimal difference between 4K High and 4K Medium (54 vs 59 FPS) further confirms that the GPU's raw throughput, not the settings, is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS values, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate consistency. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 130 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate displays. The Ultra preset at 1080p offers 83 FPS, still playable but with diminishing returns over High given the significant performance cost.

For 1440p users, the High preset provides an excellent 90 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for this resolution. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 99 FPS, which is marginally higher than High, but the visual quality reduction may not justify the 10% performance gain. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 57 FPS, which is playable but approaches the threshold where frame pacing issues may become noticeable.

At 4K, the data indicates that only the Low preset (75 FPS) and High preset (54 FPS) are viable options. The Medium preset at 59 FPS and High at 54 FPS are close, but the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 50 suggests potential stuttering. For 4K gaming, the Low preset offers the most consistent experience, while High is acceptable for those prioritizing visual quality over frame rate headroom. The Ultra preset at 4K with 34 FPS is not recommended for any scenario.

The Medium presets across all resolutions show the only min/max FPS data available in the measured results. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 122 to 164 FPS, indicating a 34% variance that could cause perceptible frame time inconsistencies. The 1440p Medium range of 84 to 114 FPS shows a similar 36% variance, while the 4K Medium range of 50 to 68 FPS exhibits a 36% spread. These variances suggest that Medium settings may introduce occasional frame drops, making High the more stable choice where frame rates are comparable.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 1502 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 49th percentile of all tested configurations. This mid-pack ranking indicates that while the combination is capable, it does not stand out as a top-tier performer for this specific game. The rank of 1502 out of 2938 positions this setup slightly below the median, suggesting that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve better results in Greedfall.

The CPU's individual percentile rank of 85 among all processors indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600F is a strong performer in general computing tasks. However, the GPU's percentile rank of 72 among all graphics cards is notably lower, suggesting that the graphics card may be the limiting factor in this pairing. This discrepancy in relative performance between the two components helps explain the mid-pack combo ranking, as the GPU's lower percentile holds back the overall result.

The nearest rival data for the CPU shows it performing nearly identically to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% faster, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% faster, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% faster. These negligible differences indicate that the CPU is not a significant differentiator in this combo's ranking.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile with a deltaPct of 0, showing identical average benchmark scores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is 0.5% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1.5% faster. Interestingly, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is 1.1% slower than the RX 6700 XT. These tight margins suggest that the GPU's performance tier is well-established, with the combo's ranking largely determined by how well this specific pairing handles Greedfall's engine.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across settings. The Low preset achieves 182 FPS, which serves as the baseline for maximum performance. The Medium preset delivers 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 164 FPS. High settings produce 130 FPS, while Ultra drops to 83 FPS. The 53% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the substantial cost of maximum graphical fidelity.

The 2560x1440 results follow a similar pattern but with lower absolute values. Low settings produce 126 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 114 FPS, High achieves 90 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 55%, comparable to the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings yield 75 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 68 FPS, High produces 54 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 55%, consistent with the other resolutions, but the absolute values are much lower, with only Low settings exceeding 60 FPS.

The Medium preset's min/max data provides insight into frame consistency. At 1080p, the 122 FPS minimum represents a 15% drop from the average, while the 164 FPS maximum is 15% above average. The 1440p Medium data shows a 15% deviation below average and 15% above, and the 4K Medium data shows a 15% deviation in both directions as well. This consistent variance pattern across resolutions suggests that the engine's frame pacing is uniform regardless of resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings provides 90 FPS, while 1920x1080 with High settings provides 130 FPS. Both are excellent, but 1440p High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?*

A: At 4K, only Low settings (75 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. High settings produce 54 FPS, Medium produces 59 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS, making 4K Ultra impractical.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: Ultra delivers 83 FPS compared to High's 130 FPS at 1080p, a 36% performance penalty for the highest settings. The visual improvement may not justify the substantial frame rate loss.

Q: What is the frame consistency like at Medium settings?

A: Medium settings show a consistent 15% variance from the average across all resolutions. At 1440p Medium, the range is 84 to 114 FPS, indicating some potential for frame drops.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 1502 out of 2938 combos in Greedfall, placing it just below the median. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which is the limiting component at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K, as evidenced by the small performance difference between High (54 FPS) and Medium (59 FPS) settings. The CPU's high percentile rank indicates it is not the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture, built on a 7 nm process. The base clock of 3.00 GHz boosts to 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Benchmark results show the CPU achieving a PassMark multithread score of 19236 and a single-thread score of 2872. The integer math score of 59339 and floating point math score of 34548 indicate strong computational capabilities. The data compression score of 232836 and encryption score of 13839 demonstrate solid general-purpose performance.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all processors confirms its strong position. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at -0.5%. These negligible differences mean the CPU provides consistent performance relative to its peers.

In Greedfall, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, as evidenced by the 182 FPS result at Low settings. The 32 MB L3 cache helps with game data locality, while the 4.00 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance. The CPU's capabilities are not challenged until frame rates exceed 180 FPS, which only occurs at 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 40 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2321 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. Memory consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 26.43 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. The pixel rate is 165.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 413.0 GTexel/s. The 230 W TDP requires a 550 W suggested PSU, with power supplied through 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin connectors.

Benchmark results show the GPU achieving a PassMark G3D score of 19786 and a PassMark GPU compute score of 9336. The Geekbench scores include 130896 for Metal, 44152 for OpenCL, and 93500 for Vulkan. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2435. These results place the GPU in the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards.

The GPU's nearest rivals show minimal performance differences. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has a deltaPct of 0, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is 0.5% faster, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1.5% faster, and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is 1.1% slower. In Greedfall, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for all presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS demonstrates the GPU's throughput limitations at maximum settings and resolution.