Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting case study when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D. This combination of a newer, high-end Blackwell GPU with a Zen 3-based processor creates a significant performance dynamic that is heavily influenced by resolution and graphics settings. The measured data reveals a system capable of very high frame rates, but the scaling patterns indicate where the bottlenecks lie and how users might best configure the game for their display.

FAQ

Q: What is the combination's overall performance rank in Greedfall compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 58th out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.6% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average frame rate is 311 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 113 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 72 FPS, representing a 36% reduction in performance.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo produces an average of 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rival in the data?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which has an average score of 36938, showing a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all other GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 5090 D falls into the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, indicating it is a top-tier performer in synthetic benchmarks.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 58th out of 3703 combinations is a strong indicator of its overall capability in Greedfall. This places it within the top 2% of all systems tested, which is expected given the powerful components involved. However, the rank alone doesn't tell the full story. The data suggests that while the system is immensely powerful, its performance is not uniform across all settings and resolutions. The ranking reflects an aggregate performance, but the scaling data shows that the system is often limited by the CPU, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. This is a crucial distinction; a high rank does not mean the system is perfectly balanced for every scenario, but rather that its peak performance is among the highest recorded. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely due to the CPU's mid-range standing, as the GPU is in the 92nd percentile while the CPU is in the 85th percentile. The rank of 58 suggests that while this is a top-tier setup, there are 57 other combinations that achieve even higher average performance in this specific title, likely those with more powerful processors.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic performance bottleneck shift. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, and then to 4K, the frame rate drops are not proportional, which provides insight into which component is the limiting factor.

At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The average FPS at High settings is 273, and at Low settings it reaches 311. The gap between Low and High is only 38 FPS (about 12%), which is a relatively small difference. This indicates that the CPU is maxing out its ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, regardless of the graphical load. The GPU is waiting on the CPU.

Moving to 1440p, we see a more significant drop. The High preset average falls from 273 FPS to 190 FPS, a 30% reduction. This shift shows that the GPU is starting to become more of a factor, but the CPU is still a constraint. The difference between Low (266 FPS) and High (190 FPS) at 1440p is now 76 FPS (about 28%), showing that the GPU has more room to work.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The High preset average drops to 113 FPS, a 40% reduction from 1440p High. The difference between Low (159 FPS) and High (113 FPS) is now 46 FPS (about 29%). This pattern shows that at 4K, the GPU is working much harder, and the CPU has more headroom to keep up. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a 59% drop in frame rate (from 273 to 113 FPS), which is a substantial decrease that clearly demonstrates the GPU's workload increasing significantly with pixel count. The data implies that for this game, the Ryzen 5 5600F is sufficient to drive the RTX 5090 D at 4K, but at 1080p, it holds the GPU back from reaching its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptionally high frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 311 FPS. The Medium preset averages 285 FPS, with a minimum of 242 FPS and a maximum of 328 FPS. The High preset averages 273 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still very high, averages 175 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is a 36% performance hit, which is a significant cost for the visual fidelity increase.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 266 FPS. The Medium preset averages 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS. The High preset averages 190 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 121 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 55% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the heavy load of the Ultra preset.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still excellent, but the GPU is now working hard. The Low preset averages 159 FPS. The Medium preset averages 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset averages 113 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 72 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is a 36% reduction, mirroring the relative cost seen at 1080p. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system is playable, but the 1080p and 1440p results reveal a system that is often constrained by the CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a massive GPU, with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This enormous memory capacity and bandwidth are crucial for high-resolution textures and data throughput. Its boost clock is 2407 MHz, and it features 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 44065.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role becomes dominant at 4K resolution. The data points to this shift. At 4K High, the combo achieves 113 FPS, which is likely a signal of the GPU's raw power. The fact that the Medium preset at 4K (125 FPS) is only 12 FPS slower than High suggests that the GPU is handling the extra load of the High preset's effects without a massive performance penalty. However, the Ultra preset's 72 FPS average shows that the GPU can be brought to its knees by the most demanding settings. The GPU's high benchmark scores and memory bandwidth are what allow it to push such high frame rates at 4K, but the data suggests that even a GPU of this caliber is challenged by Greedfall's Ultra preset at that resolution. The performance difference between the GPU and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT which is 1.6% slower, underscores its position as a top-tier part.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 4K (3840x2160), the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 113 FPS, which is more than enough for a smooth experience on a 60Hz display and is close to the threshold for 120Hz panels. The Medium preset offers a marginal 12 FPS improvement (to 125 FPS) but sacrifices visual quality. The Ultra preset, at 72 FPS, is a significant downgrade in performance for what is likely a small visual gain, and it may not be worth the 36% performance hit.

For 1440p (2560x1440), the High preset at 190 FPS is an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low and Medium while maintaining a frame rate well above 144Hz. The Ultra preset at 121 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, but the jump from High to Ultra comes with a 36% performance cost.

For 1080p (1920x1080), the High preset is recommended for most users. Its 273 FPS average is far beyond the refresh rate of all but the most extreme gaming monitors, making the extra performance from Medium or Low pointless. The Ultra preset at 175 FPS is also a solid choice, as it still provides a frame rate high enough for 144Hz displays while offering the best visuals. The data suggests that at this resolution, the CPU is the limiting factor, so users should choose the highest visual preset that still meets their frame rate target, as the GPU has plenty of headroom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with a Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and a multi-thread score of 19236. Its performance is essentially on par with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, showing a 0% delta.

The CPU's role in Greedfall is most evident at 1080p. The data shows that the frame rate differences between Low, Medium, and High presets are relatively small, while the jump to Ultra causes a much larger drop. This pattern is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck. At lower settings, the GPU is not the limiting factor; the CPU is unable to process the game's logic and draw calls fast enough to feed the GPU. The high frame rates at 1080p (273 FPS on High) demonstrate the CPU's capability, but the lack of scaling suggests it is the ceiling for performance at that resolution. At 4K, the CPU is less of a constraint, as the GPU's workload becomes the primary bottleneck. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600F is a capable processor for this game, but it does not allow the RTX 5090 D to reach its full potential at lower resolutions. The system's performance is a product of this balance, with the CPU limiting performance in CPU-bound scenarios and the GPU taking over in GPU-bound ones.