Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, presents an interesting case study when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. The benchmark data reveals a configuration that is heavily influenced by graphics settings and resolution, with the CPU providing a stable foundation and the GPU determining the ultimate performance ceiling. This analysis breaks down the measured results to show how this specific combination handles the game.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This 6-core/12-thread configuration is well-suited for a game like Greedfall, which was released in 2019 and does not typically demand extreme multi-threaded performance. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support provide ample headroom for game logic and asset streaming.

In the context of Greedfall’s measured FPS, the CPU’s role appears to be that of a capable facilitator rather than a bottleneck. Across all tested resolutions, the performance scaling is consistent with GPU limitations. For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, the CPU is able to feed the GPU enough data to reach 160 FPS average. The single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218. This is crucial for a game’s main thread, which often handles physics and AI.

The Ryzen 5 7500F’s multi-threaded capabilities are also respectable. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and Geekbench multi-core score of 12362 indicate that it can handle background tasks and any game engine threads that scale beyond a single core. When comparing to its nearest rivals, the data shows a near-tie. The processor’s average benchmark score is 24964, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. It sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (score 25005) and only 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (score 24935). This suggests that in a CPU-bound scenario, this processor would perform virtually identically to its closest competitors. However, in this game, the data suggests that even at lower resolutions and settings, the GPU is the primary limiter, as FPS scales significantly with graphics quality, which is a GPU-dependent variable.

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

The measured data provides a clear picture of how each graphics preset impacts performance. The goal is to find a balance between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. The data shows that the High preset is the sweet spot for this combination.

At 1080p, the High preset delivers an average of 114 FPS. This is a significant jump from the Ultra preset, which only manages 73 FPS. The Medium preset, while offering a higher frame rate at 126 FPS, may not offer enough visual improvement over High to justify the performance trade-off for some users, but it is a viable option. The Low preset achieves 160 FPS, but at a substantial cost to visual quality. The High preset, therefore, provides the best experience by maintaining a high frame rate well above 60 FPS while still offering a substantial level of graphical detail.

This pattern holds true at 1440p. The High preset averages 79 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p experience. The Medium preset is close behind at 87 FPS, but High offers a better visual package with only an 8 FPS penalty. The Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay on many displays. At 4K, the decision becomes more complex. The High preset manages 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset is slightly lower at 52 FPS, which is interesting and likely within the margin of error for the test data since it exceeds the High preset's average. However, the Low preset at 66 FPS is the only 4K option that consistently breaks the 60 FPS barrier, suggesting that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, users would need to compromise on settings.

The data strongly suggests that the High preset is the recommended starting point for most users. It offers the best balance of performance and quality across all three resolutions. For users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors at 1080p, the Medium preset is also a strong contender, providing 126 FPS and a smoother experience than High, at a slight visual cost. The Ultra preset appears to be for screenshot-taking or for those who prioritize absolute visual fidelity over frame rate, as it represents a significant performance hit at every resolution.

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

The performance scaling across resolutions is a textbook example of GPU-bound behavior. The data clearly shows that as resolution increases, the frame rate drops proportionally, indicating that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the limiting factor.

Looking at the High preset, the average FPS drops from 114 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p, and then to 47 at 4K. This is a 31% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% decrease from 1440p to 4K. This significant drop at higher resolutions is exactly what is expected when the GPU is being pushed to render more pixels. The CPU, with its robust 6-core design, is not the bottleneck here; if it were, we would see a much smaller performance difference between resolutions.

This trend is consistent across all settings. With the Low preset, the frame rate goes from 160 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p and finally to 66 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the same pattern, moving from 73 FPS to 50 FPS to 30 FPS across the same resolution ladder. These consistent drops confirm that the rendering load is the primary constraint. The RTX 5050’s 8 GB of VRAM and 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as the pixel count increases, leading to the observed performance degradation.

The fact that the 4K performance on the High preset is 47 FPS, while the 1080p performance on the Ultra preset is 73 FPS, is also telling. It shows that the cost of increasing resolution is often greater than the cost of increasing settings. This reinforces the idea that the GPU is the performance arbiter, and users should prioritize resolution over settings if they want to maintain a high frame rate. This data suggests that for the best experience, users should target 1440p with High settings for a smooth 79 FPS, or 1080p with High settings for a high-refresh-rate experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 holds a specific position. The data shows a `comboRankInGame` of 1776 out of 2938 total tested combos. This places the combination in the 60th percentile (1776 / 2938 = 0.604), meaning it performs better than about 60% of all other CPU/GPU pairings tested in this game.

This ranking is a holistic measure that takes into account the average performance across all tested settings and resolutions. While the individual components have respectable standings—the CPU at the 77th percentile and the GPU at the 66th percentile—the combined rank is lower. This is likely because the RTX 5050, while a capable card, is not a high-end model, and in a game like Greedfall, the GPU load is significant. The CPU is more than capable of keeping up, but the GPU's absolute performance ceiling limits the overall combo's ability to compete with pairings that use higher-tier graphics cards.

The `comboRankInGame` of 1776 suggests that this is a mid-pack performer. It will handle the game well at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but it will not be at the top of the charts. Users with this combo should expect a solid, playable experience, but they should not expect to max out the game at 4K with high frame rates. The ranking is a useful reference point, indicating that there are many other combinations that will provide higher average FPS, but also many that will perform worse. This specific pairing is a balanced, mainstream option that sits firmly in the middle of the pack.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the driving force behind the visual output in this configuration. It is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz. These specifications are crucial for understanding the game's performance, as Greedfall’s rendering demands are substantial.

The 8 GB of VRAM is a key factor. At 1080p and 1440p, this capacity is generally sufficient for High settings, allowing the card to maintain the solid frame rates seen in the data. However, at 4K with higher settings, the VRAM capacity and bandwidth become more strained. The significant drop to 30 FPS at 4K Ultra and 47 FPS at 4K High suggests that the GPU is struggling to manage the increased texture data and rendering load. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth, while adequate for 1080p, is a limiting factor at higher resolutions where more data needs to be moved.

The GPU’s compute power, measured at 13.17 TFLOPS for FP32, is what allows it to process the game’s shaders and effects. The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in almost all scenarios. The performance difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, highlighting how the GPU’s workload scales with graphical complexity. The RTX 5050’s performance is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which is 1.6% faster in average benchmark score, and about 1% slower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL. This places the RTX 5050 in a competitive but not dominant position among its peers.

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

The following breakdown provides the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5050 and Ryzen 5 7500F combination delivers its highest frame rates. With the Low preset, the game averages 160 FPS. The Medium preset averages 126 FPS, with a reported minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. The High preset averages 114 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping the average to 73 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 111 FPS. The Medium preset averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The High preset delivers a solid 79 FPS average. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset averages 66 FPS. The Medium preset averages 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. The High preset averages 47 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, resulting in an average of just 30 FPS.

These numbers paint a clear picture. The combination excels at 1080p, capable of high refresh rate gaming on High settings. At 1440p, it remains a very capable performer, hitting the 60 FPS target with ease on High settings. At 4K, it is only playable with Low or Medium settings, and even then, it may not maintain a consistent 60 FPS. The data shows that the best experience is found at 1440p with High settings, offering the optimal balance of visual detail and smooth performance.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 2560x1440 is the ideal resolution. The High preset averages 79 FPS, providing a smooth and visually detailed experience. At 1080p, the performance is higher, but 1440p offers a significant visual upgrade for a playable frame rate.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K, the Low preset averages 66 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 52 FPS. The High and Ultra presets drop to 47 FPS and 30 FPS, respectively. For a consistent 60 FPS at 4K, Low settings are required.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is extremely competitive. Its average benchmark score of 24964 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, indicating a statistical tie in performance.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to other cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 sits in the mid-range. Its average benchmark score is 21035, which is 1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT and 0.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL. This places it in a competitive position among its direct peers.

Q: Why is the FPS drop so significant when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: The FPS drop is primarily due to the GPU's workload. Rendering at 4K requires processing four times as many pixels as 1080p. The data shows a large performance decrease across all settings when moving to 4K, indicating that the RTX 5050's 8 GB of VRAM and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at this resolution.

Q: Which settings preset is the most demanding?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding. It results in the lowest average FPS at every resolution, including 30 FPS at 4K and 73 FPS at 1080p. The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial, making High a more practical choice for most users.