Greedfall

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall across three resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, average FPS drops from 176 to 122, a reduction of 54 FPS or approximately 31%. The subsequent jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings brings the average down to 73 FPS, another 49 FPS reduction. This progressive decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling predictably with pixel count, and the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 912.4 GB/s bandwidth is being tasked increasingly heavily as resolution climbs.

The Low preset tells a more interesting story about system bottlenecks. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 247 FPS average; at 2560x1440 Low, it reaches 171 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Low, it still manages 102 FPS. The fact that even at 4K Low the frame rate remains above 100 FPS suggests that at lower settings, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads at a boost clock of 4.60 GHz are sufficient to feed the GPU, and the limiting factor shifts almost entirely to the graphics card. However, the gap between 1080p Low (247 FPS) and 1440p Low (171 FPS) is proportionally smaller than the gap between 1440p Low and 4K Low (171 to 102 FPS), implying that the RTX 3080 Ti's raw compute—34.10 TFLOPS FP32—is being saturated more completely at higher pixel counts.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution sensitivity dramatically. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 112 FPS; at 2560x1440 Ultra, it drops to 78 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Ultra, it plummets to 46 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Ultra figure, a steep decline that points to the GPU's memory subsystem and shading units being the dominant constraint. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores on the GA102 chip are heavily utilized at Ultra, and the 384-bit memory bus width becomes a critical factor. The data shows that this combo is best suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming or smooth 4K at medium-to-high presets, but 4K Ultra pushes the RTX 3080 Ti to its limits in Greedfall.

# FAQ

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 High is 122, with no min or max values recorded for this specific row. This places the combo comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay at this resolution and preset.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 3080 Ti in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average FPS is 80 with a minimum of 68 and maximum of 92, which is playable. High settings yield 73 FPS average, while Low reaches 102 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 46 FPS average, which may feel less fluid for action-oriented gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749), and 0.5% higher than both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874) and Intel Core i7-11700 (21891) based on deltaPct values. The EPYC 9554P scores 21899, 0.6% higher.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 247 FPS, while Ultra averages 112 FPS. This represents a 135 FPS difference, meaning Ultra delivers approximately 55% of the Low preset's frame rate. Medium sits at 194 FPS and High at 176 FPS.

Q: Does the combo's ranking in Greedfall indicate strong overall performance?

A: The combo ranks 993rd out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the top 27% of all tested configurations for this game. This percentile is respectable given the breadth of the database, though it does not place the combo in the top tier.

Q: Are there any recorded minimum or maximum frame rates in the dataset?

A: Yes, only for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080 Medium, min FPS is 165 and max is 223. At 2560x1440 Medium, min is 114 and max is 155. At 3840x2160 Medium, min is 68 and max is 92. Other settings have null min/max values.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with 32 MB of L3 cache, provide the computational foundation for this gaming combo. In Greedfall, an Action RPG with real-time combat and large explorable areas, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, AI routines, and draw call submission. The benchmark data indicates that this processor is more than adequate for the game, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions.

At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 247 FPS average, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The 3dmark single-thread score of 917 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1541 suggest robust per-core performance, which is critical for games that rely heavily on a primary thread. The passmark single-thread score of 3364 further confirms this. For Greedfall, which was released in 2019 and likely does not scale perfectly across 12 threads, the 5600X's strong single-thread performance ensures that the GPU can be fed adequately even at lower settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

The multi-threaded capabilities of the 5600X are also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11838 and a passmark multithread score of 21858. These figures indicate that background tasks and secondary threads in the game will not cause stuttering or frame drops. However, the data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 46, which is far below what the CPU alone could deliver, confirming that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher settings. The 65 W TDP of the 5600X is modest, meaning thermal throttling is unlikely to affect sustained performance in gaming sessions.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5600X's average benchmark score of 21771 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749, deltaPct 0.1%) and slightly below the Intel Core i7-11700 (21891, deltaPct -0.5%). This indicates that, from a pure processing standpoint, the 5600X is competitive with these alternatives, and any differences in Greedfall frame rates would be attributable to other system factors rather than CPU capability.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides measured average FPS values for four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 247 FPS average, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium at 1080p averages 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 and maximum of 223 FPS, demonstrating excellent frame consistency. High settings at 1080p reduce the average to 176 FPS, while Ultra drops to 112 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 135 FPS, indicating that the visual quality settings have a substantial impact on performance even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 171 FPS, a 31% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium at 1440p averages 134 FPS, with min/max of 114/155 FPS. High settings at 1440p yield 122 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 78 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 93 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that as resolution increases, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes a more dominant factor, compressing the relative differences between settings.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 102 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium at 4K averages 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 and maximum of 92 FPS, providing a stable experience for most displays. High settings at 4K average 73 FPS, while Ultra falls to 46 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56 FPS, the smallest absolute spread across resolutions. The data reveals a clear trend: the RTX 3080 Ti's performance scales with resolution, but the marginal cost of each settings tier diminishes at higher pixel counts because the GPU is already heavily loaded.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the min/max range is 165/223 FPS (a 58 FPS spread); at 1440p, it is 114/155 FPS (a 41 FPS spread); and at 4K, it is 68/92 FPS (a 24 FPS spread). This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates more consistent frame pacing, likely because the GPU is consistently saturated and frame time variance is reduced relative to the longer render times.

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 993rd out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 73rd percentile of performance. This ranking reflects the combo's ability to deliver high frame rates across most settings and resolutions, but it also indicates that there are many other configurations that outperform it. The rank of 993 out of 3703 means that approximately 2710 combos rank lower, which puts this pairing in the upper quartile of tested systems.

Given the RTX 3080 Ti's benchmark performance—a passmark G3D score of 26896 and a percentile of 83 against all GPUs—the GPU is clearly a high-end part. The CPU's percentile against all processors is 75, with an average benchmark score of 21771. The combo's overall rank in Greedfall is slightly lower than either component's individual percentile would suggest, implying that the game may not fully utilize the combination's potential, or that other tested combos pair even stronger CPUs with this GPU. The nearest GPU rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (deltaPct 0.8%) and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (deltaPct -1.2%), but these are professional or older parts, indicating the RTX 3080 Ti's position among consumer gaming GPUs is strong.

The fact that this combo does not crack the top 1000 despite strong individual component scores suggests that Greedfall may be more sensitive to CPU performance than the 5600X can provide at the highest settings, or that the game favors different GPU architectures. The 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, which likely drags the combo's ranking down relative to systems that can maintain higher frame rates at maximum settings. For a 2021 GPU and a 2020 CPU, this rank is respectable but not exceptional, and users seeking top-tier Greedfall performance would need to look at more powerful combinations.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's display resolution and frame rate target. For 1920x1080 displays, the High preset at 176 FPS average offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, comfortably exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 112 FPS is also viable for 144 Hz displays, though it sacrifices some headroom. For users with 240 Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 194 FPS or Low at 247 FPS would be required to fully utilize the display's capabilities, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for most players.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 122 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides smooth gameplay on 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays while maintaining strong visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 134 FPS offers a slight performance boost with a modest reduction in quality, which could be preferable for competitive play. Ultra at 78 FPS is playable on 60 Hz displays but falls short of high-refresh targets. The data shows that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering frame rates that are both visually pleasing and responsive.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 80 FPS is the best option, offering a stable experience with a minimum of 68 FPS that rarely dips below playable levels. High at 73 FPS is also acceptable, though the lower minimum frame rates (not recorded but implied by the average) may cause occasional stutter. Ultra at 46 FPS is not recommended for action-oriented gameplay, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable input lag. The Low preset at 102 FPS is an option for users prioritizing frame rate over visual quality, but Medium provides a better balance of image quality and smoothness at 4K.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and effects in Greedfall. The GPU's 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide substantial raw compute power, with FP32 performance rated at 34.10 TFLOPS. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores enable advanced rendering features, though Greedfall's 2019 release date means it likely does not utilize ray tracing extensively.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its high-end positioning. The passmark G3D score of 26896 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 170037 and Vulkan score of 192697 indicate strong compute and graphics API performance. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, has an average score of 40870 with a deltaPct of 0.8% relative to the RTX 3080 Ti's average of 41187. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707 (deltaPct -1.2%), showing that the 3080 Ti is competitive even against professional-grade hardware.

In Greedfall, the GPU's role is dominant at higher resolutions and settings. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU can push frame rates to 247 FPS, but as resolution and settings increase, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 46, which is only 19% of the 1080p Low figure. This steep decline is attributable to the increasing pixel count and the heavier shading and texture work required at Ultra settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall's texture requirements, as no memory-related stuttering is evident in the data. The 350 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate that this is a power-hungry card, but the measured performance justifies the power draw for users seeking high-end 1440p or 4K gaming experiences.