Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 570 pairing in Greedfall is a study in GPU-bound scaling at higher resolutions, with the data showing a steep performance cliff as pixel count increases. This combination ranks near the bottom of the database, and the measured frames per second (FPS) confirm that the RX 570 is the definitive limiting factor in almost every scenario tested.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, indicating that the graphics card is saturated long before the CPU becomes relevant. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces an average of 51.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, that figure falls to 33.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. At 4K High, the average collapses to 20.4 FPS, which is less than 40% of the 1080p result. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, confirming that the rendering load is outpacing the GPU’s capabilities as resolution climbs.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further illustrates this bottleneck. At 1080p, the spread between Low (70.7 FPS) and Ultra (35.7 FPS) is substantial, showing that the GPU is still the primary constraint even at the lowest setting. However, the relative gap narrows at 4K, where Low produces 31.2 FPS and Ultra drops to 16.4 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, even the lowest graphical preset cannot overcome the raw pixel-count demand, and the GPU is operating at its absolute limit. The data suggests that this combo is only viable for smooth gameplay at 1080p, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K being effectively unplayable for action-oriented play.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, is the clear performance ceiling for this pairing. Its architecture, GCN 4.0, and 14 nm process node from GlobalFoundries are dated relative to the CPU, and the benchmarks reflect this. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30158 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (0.2% higher) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0.2% higher), which are far more modern parts. This suggests that while the RX 570 is not a weak performer in isolation, its capabilities are simply not aligned with the demands of a 2019 Action RPG at high resolutions.

The memory configuration is a particular concern. With only 4 GB of VRAM and a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, the card is likely hitting memory capacity limits at 1440p and 4K with higher texture settings. The clock speeds, base 1168 MHz and boost 1244 MHz, are modest, and the FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS is insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (16.4 FPS) versus 4K Low (31.2 FPS) shows that reducing settings helps, but the card’s fundamental compute and memory limitations prevent it from ever achieving a playable frame rate at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Greedfall, this pairing ranks 1627 out of 1705 combos. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, which is a poor result for a game of this era. The rank reflects the combination’s inability to deliver consistent high-refresh-rate or high-resolution experiences. The CPU is not the issue; the Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993 and sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, making it a strong modern processor. The bottleneck is entirely on the GPU side, as evidenced by the fact that the CPU’s nearest rivals—such as the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.1% higher) and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.4% higher)—are all within a fraction of a percent in performance, yet this combo still languishes near the bottom of the rankings.

The low rank is a direct consequence of the GPU’s age and specifications. The RX 570 was released in 2017 and is now end-of-life, with a successor in the Vega line. Its 4 GB VRAM and 150 W TDP are modest by modern standards, and the data confirms that it struggles to maintain 60 FPS even at 1080p with medium settings in this title. For a combo ranking this low, the practical takeaway is that users must significantly lower resolution and settings to achieve acceptable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo’s capabilities across all tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, the results are the only ones approaching playability. Low settings yield an average of 70.7 FPS, Medium produces 61.2 FPS, and High drops to 51.6 FPS. Ultra is the outlier at 35.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players prefer. At this resolution, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3dmark single thread score of 974 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 3218) helps maintain frame pacing, but the GPU is still the limiting factor, as seen in the 35 FPS drop from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes marginal. Low settings average 48.5 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium falls to 42.8 FPS, High to 33.5 FPS, and Ultra to 23.6 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High is nearly 18 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s inability to handle the increased pixel count. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a limiting factor here, as texture-heavy scenes at 1440p may exceed the memory capacity, causing stutters or reduced performance.

At 3840x2160, the combo is not viable for action gameplay. Low settings average 31.2 FPS, Medium 23.6 FPS, High 20.4 FPS, and Ultra 16.4 FPS. These numbers are all well below the 30 FPS minimum for a playable experience, and the 4K Ultra result is less than a quarter of the 1080p Low result. The data shows that the RX 570’s 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a modern 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218. Its average benchmark score of 24993 places it in the 82nd percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating consistent performance.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo. At 1080p Low, the FPS of 70.7 is likely close to the CPU’s frame-time limit for this game, but even then, the GPU is still the primary constraint. The high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3841) ensures that the CPU can handle the game’s AI and physics without causing frame drops. The 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node also indicate efficient operation, but this does not translate to higher FPS when paired with a weak GPU. The conclusion is that the Ryzen 5 7500F has ample headroom, and upgrading the GPU would yield significant FPS gains, whereas upgrading the CPU would have minimal impact.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 70.7 FPS, and Medium yields 61.2 FPS, both of which are playable. 1440p and 4K results are below 50 FPS even at Low settings, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX. It is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 8400F, but all differences are negligible.

Q: Why is the 4K Ultra performance so low?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo averages 16.4 FPS. This is due to the RX 570’s limited compute power (5.095 TFLOPS) and memory bandwidth (224.0 GB/s), which cannot handle the pixel throughput required at 4K with high settings. The GPU is the sole bottleneck.

Q: Is the RX 570 a good match for the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 74th percentile. The combo ranks 1627 out of 1705, indicating a severe mismatch. The CPU has significant headroom, but the GPU limits overall performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration, and does it matter?

A: The RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 4 GB capacity likely causes issues at 1440p and 4K with high texture settings, contributing to the sharp FPS drops at those resolutions.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F had a launch MSRP of $179. This is a factual data point from the specifications, but it does not reflect current pricing or value.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which produces an average of 61.2 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS, offering a balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 70.7 FPS is the best choice, providing the most responsive experience.

At 1440p, the data suggests that only Low settings (48.5 FPS) are marginally playable, but the frame rate is not stable enough for action combat. For a more consistent experience at 1440p, users would need to accept a lower frame rate, as Medium drops to 42.8 FPS. 4K is not recommended under any settings, as even Low yields only 31.2 FPS, which is below the threshold for a playable Action RPG.

The Ultra preset is a poor choice at any resolution. At 1080p, it drops to 35.7 FPS, and at 1440p and 4K, it falls to 23.6 FPS and 16.4 FPS, respectively. The data indicates that the visual gains from Ultra do not justify the massive performance hit, and the 4 GB VRAM is insufficient for the high-resolution textures. Therefore, the recommended configuration is 1080p Medium for the best overall experience, with 1080p Low as a high-refresh-rate alternative.