Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, places notable demands on hardware, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D with the AMD Radeon RX 570 produces a specific performance profile. The measured data indicates a combination that is primarily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while the processor’s capabilities become more relevant at lower settings. This analysis examines the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the combo’s standing, and details the respective roles of the CPU and GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 73 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 51 FPS, a reduction of 22 FPS (approximately 30%). At 4K Low, the average falls further to 30 FPS, which is 21 FPS (approximately 41%) lower than the 1440p result. This steep decline from 1080p to 4K indicates that the rendering load at higher resolutions quickly overwhelms the GPU.

For High settings, the scaling is similarly pronounced: 52 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 16 FPS, and the gap between 1440p and 4K is 14 FPS. The consistent drop suggests that the RX 570’s fillrate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the number of pixels to process quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The CPU’s role is less prominent here because the GPU is saturated with work.

The scaling behavior points directly to the GPU as the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with its high single-thread and multithread scores, is not the constraining component in this scenario. At 1080p Low, where the GPU load is lighter, the FPS is highest, but it still does not reach the levels expected from a top-tier CPU alone. This indicates that even at the lowest resolution tested, the RX 570 is working near its limit. The data suggests that users seeking higher frame rates would need to reduce resolution or settings, as the CPU has headroom that the GPU cannot utilize.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 2825 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 4% of all combinations tested, indicating a below-average performance tier for this specific game. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all measured settings and resolutions, weighted by the GPU’s limitations.

This low rank is primarily attributable to the GPU’s age and tier. The RX 570, with its 4 GB of VRAM and GCN 4.0 architecture, is not competitive with modern graphics cards. Even though the CPU is a high-end model from the 7000 series, the combo’s overall standing is dragged down by the graphics card’s inability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings. The data shows that the CPU’s potential is largely unrealized in this pairing.

For context, the GPU’s average benchmark score is 28766, placing it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. However, its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28874 (a delta of -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon RX 470, which scores 28996 (a delta of -0.8%). This indicates that the RX 570 is performing in line with its expected tier, but that tier is simply not high enough for a demanding title like Greedfall at higher resolutions. The combo rank of 2825 out of 2938 is a direct consequence of this GPU performance ceiling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Its cache configuration is substantial, with 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache size is notable and typically benefits gaming workloads by reducing memory latency.

In terms of benchmark scores, the CPU achieves a Passmark multithread score of 25047 and a single-thread score of 3494. Its floating-point math score is 43594, and its integer math score is 70774. These scores place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44573. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (avg score 44466, delta 0.2%) and the Intel Core i9-13950HX (avg score 44342, delta 0.5%). This indicates that the CPU is a strong performer, well above average for general computing and gaming tasks.

However, in Greedfall, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 73 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s rendering limit for this title. Yet, at higher resolutions, the CPU has ample headroom, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 3494 should allow it to handle game logic and draw calls efficiently, but this advantage is masked by the RX 570’s limitations. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is not the limiting factor in this combo; it is the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the results are as follows: Low averages 73 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS (with a min of 49 and max of 66), High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 16 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra is a 19 FPS drop. This indicates that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding, likely due to increased shadow quality and post-processing effects.

At 1440p, the averages are: Low 51 FPS, Medium 40 FPS (min 34, max 46), High 36 FPS, and Ultra 23 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with a reduction of 22 FPS for Low, 17 FPS for Medium, 16 FPS for High, and 10 FPS for Ultra. The Ultra setting sees a smaller absolute drop, but it starts from a low base of 33 FPS, making 23 FPS at 1440p nearly unplayable for smooth action.

At 4K, the performance becomes marginal: Low averages 30 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS (min 20, max 27), High averages 22 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. Only the Low setting reaches the 30 FPS threshold, and even that is borderline. The Medium and High settings are below 30 FPS, and Ultra is well below playable levels. The data shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Greedfall, regardless of settings.

For those seeking a playable experience, the 1080p Medium preset offers a balanced 57 FPS average with a minimum of 49 FPS, which is above the typical 30 FPS minimum for playability. The 1080p High preset at 52 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset provides a better margin for frame time consistency. At 1440p, the Low preset at 51 FPS is the only setting that maintains an average above 50 FPS, while Medium at 40 FPS is acceptable but with a lower minimum of 34 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a graphics card from the Polaris generation, based on the GCN 4.0 architecture. It has a 4 GB GDDR5 memory pool with a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). It features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s FP32 performance is rated at 5.095 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards. Its benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 880, a Geekbench Metal score of 39349, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 42752. These scores place it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (delta -0.4%) and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (delta 0.7%). This indicates that the RX 570 is a mid-range card from its era, now considered end-of-life.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM is a significant constraint, particularly at 4K where texture demands can exceed this capacity. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is only 14 FPS, which suggests that the card is heavily throttled by both memory bandwidth and capacity. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor in this combo, as the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates. The RX 570’s performance in this title is consistent with its tier, but it cannot deliver playable frame rates at high resolutions or settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Medium preset provides the best balance, with an average of 57 FPS and a minimum of 49 FPS. This ensures a smooth experience with decent visual quality. The Low preset at 73 FPS is the best for competitive play or high refresh rate displays, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. The High preset at 52 FPS is acceptable, but the Medium preset offers a better safety margin against frame drops.

At 1440p, the Low preset is the only setting that maintains an average above 50 FPS, at 51 FPS. The Medium preset at 40 FPS is playable but may exhibit stutter in intense scenes, given the minimum of 34 FPS. For a more consistent experience, sticking to Low is advisable. The High and Ultra presets at 36 FPS and 23 FPS, respectively, are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, no setting provides a consistently playable experience. The Low preset averages 30 FPS, which is borderline, but the minimum FPS is not recorded. The Medium preset averages 24 FPS with a minimum of 20 FPS, which is too low for action-oriented gameplay. The data suggests that 4K is not viable for this combo, and users should either lower the resolution to 1440p or 1080p or accept sub-30 FPS performance.

In summary, the recommended settings are 1080p Medium for the best balance of performance and quality, or 1080p Low if higher frame rates are prioritized. At 1440p, use Low settings. Avoid 4K unless frame rate is not a concern, as even Low settings cannot maintain a stable 30 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The average FPS at 1080p with High settings is 52 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

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

A: It ranks 2825 out of 2938 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 4% of all combinations.

Q: What is the CPU’s multithread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D achieves a Passmark multithread score of 25047.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 4K with Medium settings is 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread benchmark score?

A: The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score is 3494, which is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.