Greedfall

Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the settings and resolution chosen. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination produces a wide spread of frame rates, from highly playable at 1080p to borderline at 4K Ultra. The data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's six-core architecture holds up well at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache. This CPU’s benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Greedfall’s game logic and AI. The 3dmark_single_thread score is 917, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1541. In multi-threaded tasks, the 3dmark_max_threads score is 5588, and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11838.

The percentileVsAllCpus of 75 indicates this processor outperforms three-quarters of all CPUs in the database. Looking at its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600X sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (deltaPct 0.1) and is 0.5% slower than both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and the Intel Core i7-11700 (deltaPct -0.5). This tight grouping suggests that for CPU-bound workloads, the 5600X is not a differentiator; it performs nearly identically to these alternatives. For Greedfall, this means the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor at lower resolutions, where the frame rates are high.

The data from the measured FPS reinforces this. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 191 FPS average. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls. However, as the resolution increases, the frame rate drops, which points to the GPU becoming the bottleneck. The CPU's role is more pronounced at 1080p, where the difference between Low (191 FPS) and Ultra (87 FPS) is 104 FPS, a 54% drop. This drop is not purely a CPU limitation; it is also due to the increased GPU load from higher settings. The 5600X’s six cores and twelve threads are sufficient for the game’s demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p, but the data does not show a scenario where the CPU is the primary constraint.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a RDNA 3.0 graphics card (Navi 32 chip) built on a 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. Its memory operates at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). The card has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. Its pixel rate is 236.1 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 393.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 25.18 TFLOPS.

In the benchmark database, the RX 7700 has a percentileVsAllGpus of 58. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which is 0.1% faster (deltaPct -0.1), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, which is 1.1% slower (deltaPct 1.1). It is also 1% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.7% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. These scores indicate that the RX 7700 is a mid-range performer in this database, despite its modern architecture and 16 GB VRAM. The 16 GB frame buffer is a substantial asset for Greedfall, especially at 4K, where texture memory usage can be high.

The GPU’s role is clearly visible in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 36 FPS, which is a significant reduction from the 4K Low score of 79 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset’s effects and geometry. The 16 GB VRAM is likely sufficient to avoid texture swapping, as the card does not show catastrophic frame drops, but the raw compute power limits performance at high settings. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a drop from 136 FPS to 56 FPS, a 59% reduction, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling pattern.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data shows a clear pattern of GPU limitation. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 136 at 1920x1080 to 94 at 2560x1440, and further to 56 at 3840x2160. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 42 FPS (31% reduction), and from 1440p to 4K is 38 FPS (40% reduction). This consistent decline indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU’s workload does not increase proportionally with resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar but with higher absolute numbers. The FPS drops from 191 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p (31% reduction) and then to 79 at 4K (40% reduction). This suggests that even at low settings, the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the CPU can maintain high frame rates without being saturated. The fact that the percentage drop is similar across settings (around 30-40% per resolution step) confirms that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the constraint.

The Medium settings data includes min and max FPS values, which provide additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 150 FPS with a min of 127 and max of 172. At 1440p Medium, the average is 104 FPS with a min of 88 and max of 120. At 4K Medium, the average is 62 FPS with a min of 53 and max of 71. The min FPS values scale down proportionally, indicating that frame time consistency is maintained as resolution increases. This is a sign of a stable GPU performance profile, not a CPU bottleneck that would cause stutters. The data implies that for this combo, upgrading the CPU would not yield significant FPS gains; instead, a stronger GPU would be needed to improve 4K performance.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 136 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on most monitors. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 87 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 36% performance hit for likely marginal visual gains. The Medium preset at 150 FPS offers a better frame rate headroom, but High is the sweet spot for image quality versus speed.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 94 FPS, which is excellent for a 144Hz monitor. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is playable but sits right at the edge of what many consider smooth. The Low preset at 132 FPS is unnecessarily fast and likely sacrifices too much visual fidelity. Medium at 104 FPS is a solid alternative, but High provides the best visual experience while still maintaining a high frame rate. The data suggests that for 1440p, High is the recommended preset.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset only yields 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for most gamers. The Medium preset at 62 FPS is slightly better, but still not ideal. The Low preset at 79 FPS is the only way to get a comfortable frame rate at 4K, but it comes with significant visual compromises. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Therefore, for 4K, the data suggests either using Medium for a playable experience or accepting Low for higher frame rates. Given the trade-offs, the best experience per the measured rows is High at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium at 4K for a balance, though users prioritizing frame rate over detail might prefer Low at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 191, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (deltaPct 0.1) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (deltaPct -0.5).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is in the 58th percentile, meaning it performs better than 58% of all GPUs in the database.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 136 at 1920x1080 to 56 at 3840x2160, a difference of 80 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Greedfall at 4K?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is sufficient for Greedfall’s texture requirements at 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at Medium settings (62 FPS).

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

A: This combo ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 191 FPS. The Medium preset averages 150 FPS, with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 172. The High preset averages 136 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 87 FPS. This shows a clear hierarchy, with Low being the fastest and Ultra being the slowest.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 132 FPS. The Medium preset averages 104 FPS, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 120. The High preset averages 94 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 60 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all presets, with a roughly 30% reduction in frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 79 FPS. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 71. The High preset averages 56 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. The 4K data shows a more pronounced drop for the Ultra preset, which is 42% slower than the High preset. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 53 indicates that it can dip below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1307 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 44th percentile of all tested systems, meaning 44% of the tested combinations performed worse, and 56% performed better. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU is in the 75th percentile, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile.

The ranking suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU holds this combo back from a higher position. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 15852 is close to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129). This indicates that the RX 7700 is not a top-tier card in this database, and its performance in Greedfall reflects that. The combo’s rank of 1307 implies that there are 1306 other combinations that deliver better performance in this game, likely featuring more powerful GPUs. This data suggests that for Greedfall, the GPU is the primary differentiator in overall system ranking, and users looking to improve this combo’s standing would need to upgrade the graphics card rather than the processor.