Greedfall

# AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + AMD Radeon RX 9060 in Greedfall

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 produces a mid-pack performer for Greedfall, ranking 1672 out of 2938 tested combos. That places it in the 43rd percentile overall, meaning roughly 57% of tested system configurations deliver higher frame rates in this action RPG. The pairing is balanced but not exceptional; the data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K becomes a stretch at higher quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1672 out of 2938 represents a solidly middle-tier result. This is not a configuration that will top any leaderboards for Greedfall, but it also avoids the bottom quartile. The ranking reflects a system that is neither CPU-limited nor GPU-limited in a way that cripples performance; instead, it sits in a broad middle band where many similar mid-range pairings land.

The CPU alone holds a percentile rank of 77 among all tested processors, indicating the Ryzen 5 7500F is a comparatively strong component. Its average benchmark score of 24964 places it within a tight cluster of rivals: the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872 (0.4% behind). This near-tie among five different chips suggests that CPU compute headroom is not the limiting factor in this combo's overall rank; the differences are within noise.

The GPU presents a different picture. The Radeon RX 9060 holds a percentile rank of 59 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129 (0.7% ahead), while the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862 (1.0% behind) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 (1.0% behind). The GPU's mid-tier standing relative to the CPU's stronger showing suggests that the graphics card is the more likely constraint on overall frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. For Greedfall, a 2019 action RPG, this memory configuration is adequate at 1080p and 1440p, where the measured frame rates remain playable across all settings. The 8 GB capacity becomes a more pressing concern at 4K, where texture-heavy scenes can pressure the frame buffer; the measured data shows a steep drop at that resolution, particularly at Ultra settings.

Clock speeds are notable: a base of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The gap between base and boost is substantial, and benchmark results indicate the card spends most of its time near the higher end of that range in Greedfall's less demanding scenes. The memory runs at 2250 MHz, or 18 Gbps effective, which is standard for this class of card.

The GPU's architectural features include 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are moderate figures that align with the card's mid-tier positioning. Ray tracing hardware is present with 28 RT cores, though Greedfall does not heavily utilize ray tracing, so this is not a significant factor in the measured results. The FP32 throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS provides ample compute for this game's DirectX 12 rendering path.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 167 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 116 FPS (a 30.5% reduction); at 4K Low, it falls to 69 FPS (a 40.5% further reduction). This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter once resolution climbs, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The pattern repeats across all settings presets. At High settings, 1080p yields 119 FPS, 1440p yields 83 FPS (30.3% drop), and 4K yields 49 FPS (41.0% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets suggests that resolution scaling is independent of the specific quality level; the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the binding constraints at higher pixel counts.

At Medium settings, the measured minimum and maximum frame rates provide additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the range is 112 to 151 FPS around an average of 131. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 77 to 105 FPS around an average of 91. At 4K Medium, the range compresses further to 46 to 62 FPS around an average of 54. The tightening range at higher resolutions indicates that frame time variance decreases as the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is particularly telling; it falls below the generally accepted threshold for smooth gameplay. This suggests that the combination of high resolution and maximum quality exceeds what the RX 9060 can sustain in Greedfall, and users targeting 4K should expect to reduce settings significantly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 167 FPS, Medium produces 131 FPS (with a range of 112 to 151), High produces 119 FPS, and Ultra produces 76 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91 FPS, indicating that quality presets have a substantial impact even at this resolution. The step from Medium to High costs 12 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 43 FPS — a much larger penalty that reflects the heavy additional load of Ultra settings on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable across all presets. Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS (with a range of 77 to 105), High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra averages 53 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each preset is roughly 30%, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. The 1440p Ultra result of 53 FPS is borderline but usable, while the other presets offer comfortable headroom above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low averages 69 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS (with a range of 46 to 62), High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains a consistently smooth experience at 4K. Medium dips below 50 FPS at its minimum, High sits below 50 FPS on average, and Ultra is effectively unplayable. The 4K results reveal a GPU that can handle the resolution only at reduced quality settings.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1440p in Greedfall?

A: Yes, at most presets. The measured averages are 116 FPS at Low, 91 FPS at Medium, and 83 FPS at High. Only the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 53 FPS.

Q: How does 4K performance compare to 1080p performance?

A: The drop is substantial. At Low settings, 4K averages 69 FPS versus 167 FPS at 1080p, a 58.7% reduction. At Ultra settings, 4K averages 31 FPS versus 76 FPS at 1080p, a 59.2% reduction.

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

A: 1440p provides the best balance. All presets except Ultra maintain averages above 80 FPS, and even Ultra at 53 FPS is playable. 1080p delivers higher frame rates but does not meaningfully improve the experience beyond the 1440p results.

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

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 and its near-tie with four rival processors indicate ample compute headroom, while the GPU's percentile rank of 59 and the steep FPS drops at 4K point to graphics-bound performance.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The data shows a close grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 0.7% ahead in average benchmark score, while the AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 are 1.0% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 2.1%.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average is 76 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that maximum quality at 1080p is a viable option for this combo in Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports a clear recommendation hierarchy. For users prioritizing smooth gameplay above all else, 1080p Low delivers 167 FPS, which is far beyond what the game requires. However, this preset likely sacrifices visual fidelity unnecessarily, given that 1080p High still averages 119 FPS.

The optimal experience appears to be 1440p High at 83 FPS average. This resolution provides significantly more detail than 1080p while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS. The step to 1440p Ultra costs 30 FPS (down to 53), which is a steep price for the incremental visual gains. Users who prefer maximum quality at 1440p can accept the 53 FPS result, but the data suggests High is the sweet spot.

At 4K, the recommendation is more constrained. The Low preset at 69 FPS is the only option that clears 60 FPS. Medium at 54 FPS is playable but approaches the lower boundary of smoothness, with a minimum of 46 FPS. High at 49 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are not recommended for sustained gameplay. Users targeting 4K should use Low or Medium settings and accept the trade-off.

The Medium preset deserves special mention because it is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 112 to 151 FPS; at 1440p, it is 77 to 105 FPS; at 4K, it is 46 to 62 FPS. This data indicates that Medium provides the most consistent frame pacing relative to its average, making it a strong choice for users who notice frame time variance.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, code-named Raphael, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

For Greedfall, the CPU's compute capabilities are more than sufficient. The multi-threaded benchmark scores are strong: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 22799, while the single-core score is 3218. The 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 1902 at 2 threads to 6379 at max threads, indicating that the processor efficiently utilizes additional threads. PassMark multithread scores 26825, with single-thread at 3841.

The near-identical average benchmark scores among the CPU's nearest rivals — Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25005, Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911, and Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 — confirm that the Ryzen 5 7500F is not uniquely positioned in terms of raw compute. The differences of 0.1% to 0.4% are negligible in real-world gaming.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The fact that frame rates scale consistently with resolution — dropping by roughly 30% from 1080p to 1440p and another 40% from 1440p to 4K — indicates that the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at any tested resolution. The 1080p Low result of 167 FPS stands as evidence that the CPU can push far beyond the GPU's limits when rendering load is low. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is well-matched to this game's threading model, and the 32 MB L3 cache helps maintain consistent performance in open-world traversal scenes.