Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested resolutions in Greedfall, with the RTX 4080 clearly dominating the performance profile. The data shows a system that remains comfortably playable even at 4K Ultra settings, where it averages 60 FPS, while dropping to lower settings unlocks refresh-rate-maxing performance at 1440p and 1080p. The pairing ranks in the 91st percentile among 3,703 tested combinations, placing it in the upper echelon of systems for this Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant at lower settings. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 226 FPS at 1920x1080 to 157 FPS at 2560x1440, a 31% reduction, then further to 94 FPS at 3840x2160, another 40% drop. This steep decline as resolution increases demonstrates that the RTX 4080's rendering workload is the primary constraint at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 5600F provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.

The Low settings data tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1920x1080 Low, the system produces 311 FPS, which falls to 220 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 29% decrease), and then to 131 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 40% decrease). The consistent percentage drops between resolution steps indicate that the GPU's pixel throughput is scaling predictably with the increasing pixel count, rather than hitting any unexpected bottleneck at any particular resolution.

Medium settings show a slightly different pattern. The frame rate goes from 249 FPS at 1080p to 173 FPS at 1440p (a 31% decline), and then to 103 FPS at 4K (a 40% decline). The min FPS values at Medium settings — 212 at 1080p, 147 at 1440p, and 88 at 4K — suggest that even the lowest frame dips remain well above playable thresholds. Ultra settings, meanwhile, show the most dramatic scaling: 145 FPS at 1080p drops to 100 FPS at 1440p (31% lower), and then to 60 FPS at 4K (40% lower). This consistent 31% and 40% scaling pattern across all settings strongly indicates that resolution, not settings complexity, is the dominant factor in frame rate variation.

The 4K Ultra result of exactly 60 FPS is particularly telling. It suggests the engine or driver may be capping at a 60 Hz target for this extreme configuration, or it could simply reflect the natural performance limit at this demanding setting combination. Either way, the data shows that the system maintains playability at the most demanding configuration tested, while offering substantial performance headroom at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Greedfall's demands at all tested settings. The GPU's memory configuration appears well-matched to this game, as no resolution or settings combination shows signs of memory capacity or bandwidth constraints. The 16 GB capacity is particularly relevant for 4K Ultra settings, where texture data and frame buffers consume significant video memory.

The GPU's clock behavior — with a base of 2205 MHz and boost up to 2505 MHz — contributes to its strong performance in this title. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,900 million transistors, delivers 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This raw compute capability translates directly into the high frame rates observed, particularly at 1080p where the GPU can stretch its legs without resolution-limited pixel work. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are present but Greedfall, as a 2019 Action RPG, does not heavily leverage ray tracing or DLSS features, meaning the traditional rasterization performance is what drives these results.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247, places it near the top of the performance hierarchy. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 (0.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.6% higher). These tight margins in synthetic benchmarks suggest that the RTX 4080 is performing at the expected level for its class, and the in-game results reflect this competitive positioning.

The 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design indicate this is a high-power, high-performance part, though the data shows it handles Greedfall's workload without issue. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the 16 GB frame buffer, and the 22.4 Gbps effective memory speed ensures the GPU never starves for data. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for the resolutions and settings tested.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores and twelve threads, running at base 3.00 GHz and boost 4.00 GHz, provide solid foundational performance for Greedfall. The Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process delivers strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 2,872. This matters for Greedfall, which relies on consistent CPU performance for game logic and AI, though the game's demands are clearly not stressing this processor at any tested configuration.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support smooth data flow to the GPU, preventing any starvation scenarios. The PassMark multithread score of 19,236 indicates that the six-core processor handles multi-threaded workloads competently, though Greedfall's engine appears to favor fewer, faster cores over many slower ones. The data compression score of 232,836 and integer math score of 59,339 show strong general-purpose compute, while the floating-point math score of 34,548 indicates adequate math throughput for game physics.

The 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36,945, places the 5600F in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database — the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36,938 (0% difference), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37,018 (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37,093 (0.4% higher), and Intel Core i9-12900T at 37,112 (0.5% higher) — all show nearly identical scores, indicating the 5600F is positioned right at the expected performance level for its class.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support make it a power-efficient choice, though the real question for this pairing is whether it bottlenecks the RTX 4080 at any point. The data suggests it does not: even at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU has the least work to do and CPU overhead would be most visible, the system produces 311 FPS. This indicates the CPU can feed frames to the GPU fast enough to avoid becoming the limiting factor, even in the most CPU-favorable scenario tested.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,703 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Greedfall, this pairing ranks 316th, placing it in the top 8.5% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 4080, where the CPU's capable single-thread performance complements the GPU's massive rendering power without creating a significant bottleneck.

The rank of 316 out of 3,703 means there are 315 combinations that perform better, but the vast majority of systems — over 3,300 — perform worse. This positioning is particularly notable given that the RTX 4080 is an end-of-life product with a successor already released, yet it still delivers top-decile performance in this game. The combination's percentile position suggests that while there are faster configurations, this pairing offers no meaningful compromise for Greedfall players.

The data indicates that the combo's rank is driven primarily by the GPU's strength, given that the 5600F's 85th CPU percentile is lower than the RTX 4080's 86th GPU percentile, yet the combo achieves a 91st percentile ranking. This suggests that in Greedfall specifically, the GPU is the more important determinant of overall performance, and the CPU contributes enough to avoid dragging down the final result. The fact that the combo outperforms its component parts' individual percentiles indicates positive interaction between CPU and GPU in this game's workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance across all settings. Low settings produce 311 FPS average, Medium settings 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 and maximum of 287, High settings 226 FPS, and Ultra settings 145 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is essentially a non-issue for this combination — even Ultra settings provide nearly 2.5 times the refresh rate of a standard 60 Hz display, and Low settings approach the limits of what most high-refresh monitors can display.

The 2560x1440 results show similar strength with slightly lower absolute numbers. Low settings achieve 220 FPS, Medium 173 FPS (min 147, max 199), High 157 FPS, and Ultra 100 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 29-31% of frame rate at every settings level, which is consistent with the increased pixel workload. The 100 FPS at Ultra settings means that even at maximum quality, 1440p players can enjoy smooth gameplay on 100 Hz+ displays, while High settings at 157 FPS comfortably exceed 144 Hz refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains playable but shows the GPU's limits. Low settings produce 131 FPS, Medium 103 FPS (min 88, max 119), High 94 FPS, and Ultra exactly 60 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RTX 4080 can handle 4K gaming in Greedfall, but players targeting high refresh rates at 4K will need to reduce settings. The Medium settings 103 FPS average with an 88 FPS minimum provides a good balance for 4K, while High settings at 94 FPS still offer smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays. The Ultra setting at 60 FPS exactly suggests either a frame cap or the natural performance ceiling for this configuration, but either way, it meets the minimum threshold for smooth play.

Looking at the Min FPS data specifically, the Medium settings results show frame consistency: 212 minimum at 1080p, 147 at 1440p, and 88 at 4K. These minimums represent the worst-case frame delivery, and all remain well above the 60 FPS threshold for playability. The gap between average and minimum FPS — 37 at 1080p, 26 at 1440p, and 15 at 4K — narrows as resolution increases, suggesting that GPU-bound scenarios produce more consistent frame times than CPU-bound ones.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This meets the standard for smooth gameplay, though players wanting higher frame rates at 4K would need to reduce settings to Medium (103 FPS) or High (94 FPS).

Q: What is the best settings configuration for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 100 FPS, which is excellent for most displays. However, if targeting 144 Hz refresh rates, High settings at 157 FPS or even Medium at 173 FPS provide sufficient headroom without sacrificing visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. Evidence includes the consistent 31% frame drop from 1080p to 1440p and 40% drop from 1440p to 4K, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads. The CPU shows no signs of bottlenecking, as even 1080p Low settings achieve 311 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 316th out of 3,703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.5%. This is a strong result, driven largely by the RTX 4080's high GPU percentile of 86, which is complemented by the Ryzen 5 5600F's 85th CPU percentile.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system averages 226 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is more than sufficient for any current high-refresh-rate monitor, including 240 Hz displays, and leaves substantial performance headroom.

Q: Does the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM cause any issues in Greedfall?

A: No issues are evident in the data. All tested resolutions and settings combinations perform consistently, with no signs of memory capacity or bandwidth limitations. The 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB capacity are more than adequate for this game's requirements.