Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers a wide performance envelope, ranging from highly playable at 4K to exceptionally fast at 1080p. The measured data provides a clear picture of how this pairing handles the game's engine, indicating a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming but requires careful settings management for 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combination in Greedfall reveals a clear hierarchy across its four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The most balanced experience is achieved with the High preset, which provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining excellent frame rates at all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 167 FPS average, which is only a 9.2% reduction from the Medium preset's 184 FPS but offers significantly better visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, High produces 116 FPS, a figure that remains comfortably above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 3840x2160, the High preset maintains a playable 69 FPS average.

The Ultra preset, while visually superior, imposes a severe performance penalty that is difficult to justify on this hardware. The data shows that selecting Ultra at any resolution causes a dramatic drop in frame rate. At 3840x2160, Ultra yields only 44 FPS, which is a 36.2% decrease from the High preset's 69 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra produces 74 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it still only reaches 107 FPS. These figures suggest that Ultra settings introduce a computational load that the RX 9070 cannot handle efficiently in this title, making it unsuitable for a consistent gaming experience.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset offers the highest performance, with 234 FPS at 1080p and 162 FPS at 1440p. However, the visual compromise is substantial. The Medium preset serves as a reasonable middle ground for 4K gaming, providing 76 FPS at 3840x2160, which is a 10.1% improvement over High and a 72.7% improvement over Ultra. The benchmark results indicate that the optimal strategy is to use High for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and to consider dropping to Medium only if 4K is a priority and the visual difference is acceptable.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, is the primary driver of performance in Greedfall. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's texture and geometry data at all tested resolutions. The core clock speeds, with a base of 1330 MHz and a boost of 2520 MHz, allow the GPU to scale its processing power dynamically based on the workload.

The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The performance drop from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is significant across all settings, indicating that the RX 9070's compute resources are being saturated. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 116 at 1440p to 69 at 4K, a reduction of 40.5%. This is a clear sign that the GPU's 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs are working at their limit when rendering the increased pixel count. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25381 places it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, which it leads by 1.2% in average score.

The GPU's compute capabilities, as measured by the PassMark GPU Compute score of 14737, also play a role in the game's physics and particle effects. While Greedfall is not known for being a compute-heavy title, the RX 9070's 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample headroom for the game's shader complexity. The jump from the Low preset (which likely reduces draw calls and effects) to the High preset shows a performance cost, but the GPU is able to maintain high frame rates, proving its raw power is well-suited for this generation of game.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across the three tested resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—shows a classic scaling pattern that highlights the GPU-bound nature of Greedfall. At the High preset, the average FPS at 1080p is 167, which drops to 116 at 1440p (a 30.5% decrease) and further to 69 at 4K (a 58.7% decrease from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the rendering resolution has a profound impact on the RX 9070's output, and the CPU is not the bottleneck in this scenario.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all presets. At the Low preset, the average FPS goes from 234 at 1080p to 162 at 1440p and 97 at 4K. The Medium preset yields 184, 127, and 76 FPS at the respective resolutions. The Ultra preset, which is already very demanding, drops from 107 at 1080p to 74 at 1440p and 44 at 4K. The consistent percentage drops suggest that the game's engine scales its workload predictably with the pixel count, and the RX 9070's performance is primarily limited by its fillrate and memory bandwidth at higher resolutions.

The data reveals that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combination. At 1440p High, the system achieves 116 FPS, which is a 68.1% improvement over the 4K High result. This suggests that for a 1440p monitor, the High preset offers a near-ideal balance of visual quality and performance. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly harsh, with the High preset losing 47 FPS. This indicates that users targeting 4K will need to significantly lower their expectations in terms of settings, as the GPU simply does not have the raw throughput to maintain high frame rates at that resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for playing Greedfall at 2560x1440 with this hardware?

A: The High preset is the recommended choice for 1440p. The measured data shows an average of 116 FPS, which is 42 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 74 FPS, while providing a significantly better visual experience than the Medium preset's 127 FPS for only a 9.5% performance cost.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers a playable 69 FPS average. However, the Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target. For smoother 4K performance, the Medium preset at 76 FPS is a more viable option.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rival in terms of raw GPU score?

A: The RX 9070 has a PassMark G3D score of 25381. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, has an average score of 24170, meaning the RX 9070 leads it by 1.2% in this synthetic benchmark.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p High, the system achieves 167 FPS, and at 1440p High, it achieves 116 FPS. The large performance gap indicates the GPU is being fully utilized, and the Ryzen 5 5600F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 234 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 107 FPS. This represents a 127 FPS difference, or a 54.3% reduction in performance when moving to the highest visual quality settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the benchmark data?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for the Medium preset at each resolution. The lowest recorded minimum is 65 FPS at 3840x2160, followed by 108 FPS at 2560x1440 and 156 FPS at 1920x1080.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination is ranked 844th out of 2938 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the 71.3rd percentile of all systems tested. This rank reflects a strong overall performance capability, indicating that this pairing is well above average for this specific game. The high ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's strong showing at 1440p and 1080p, where the frame rates are competitive with systems featuring more expensive or newer components.

The rank data suggests that while this combo is not in the top tier for Greedfall, it is a very capable performer. The 844th rank out of 2938 means that there are 844 combinations that perform better, but the vast majority (2,094 combos) perform worse. This positions the system in the upper echelon of gaming PCs for this title. The fact that the combo achieves over 100 FPS at 1440p High confirms its ability to handle demanding action RPGs. The ranking also implies that the CPU-GPU pairing is well-matched; the Ryzen 5 5600F does not hold back the RX 9070, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential in this workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), provides the computational foundation for this system. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz are sufficient for gaming workloads, and its 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to handle the game's AI, physics, and game logic, while the GPU focuses on rendering.

The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck in this combination. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 234 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires strong single-thread performance. The Ryzen 5 5600F's PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multi-thread score of 19236 suggest it has ample processing power to keep up with the GPU at this resolution. The jump to 1440p and 4K shows a performance drop that is consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU limitations. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945, places it in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which it essentially matches with a 0% delta.

The CPU's 12 threads are more than adequate for Greedfall, which is unlikely to utilize more than a few cores effectively. The measured FPS at 1080p High (167 FPS) and 1440p High (116 FPS) demonstrates that the CPU can deliver data to the GPU fast enough to prevent stuttering or frame pacing issues. The Ryzen 5 5600F's 65W TDP also ensures that it generates minimal heat, allowing the system to maintain stable boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the average FPS measured for this combination, organized by resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 234 FPS average.
• Medium: 184 FPS average, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS.
• High: 167 FPS average.
• Ultra: 107 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 162 FPS average.
• Medium: 127 FPS average, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS.
• High: 116 FPS average.
• Ultra: 74 FPS average.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 97 FPS average.
• Medium: 76 FPS average, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS.
• High: 69 FPS average.
• Ultra: 44 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent pattern where the Ultra preset is disproportionately demanding. At 4K, the Ultra preset's 44 FPS is only 45.4% of the High preset's performance. The Medium preset provides the only available minimum FPS data, indicating a stable frame delivery at 1080p (156 FPS min) and 1440p (108 FPS min), but the 4K minimum of 65 FPS suggests occasional dips below the average. The scaling from Low to Medium to High is relatively linear, with each step costing roughly 10-20% performance, but the jump to Ultra is a massive 35-40% penalty, making it a preset best avoided for this hardware configuration in Greedfall.