Greedfall

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 580 is a pairing that mixes a modern 3D V-Cache-equipped processor with an older Polaris GPU. In Greedfall, this combination produces playable results at 1080p, but the experience degrades sharply as resolution climbs. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for the game’s logic and physics. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, the roles of each component, and how this specific combo ranks against all others tested.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall shows a clear and steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 81, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 56 FPS, a reduction of 25 FPS or roughly 31% lower than the 1080p result. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 34 FPS, which is 47 FPS below the 1080p Low score, representing a drop of about 58% from the starting point. This scaling pattern indicates that the RX 580 is the limiting factor; the CPU’s performance is not the bottleneck at these settings.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 64, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 51. At 4K Medium, the average is 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30. The delta between 1080p and 4K at Medium is 38 FPS, which is a 59% reduction in average frame rate. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (22) is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating stutter-prone performance.

High settings show the same trend. The 1080p High average is 58 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 40 FPS. At 4K High, the average is 24 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 4K High is 34 FPS, a 59% decrease. This consistency across settings—roughly a 58-59% drop from 1080p to 4K—strongly suggests that the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the dominant constraints. The RX 580’s 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K in an Action RPG like Greedfall.

Ultra settings are the most demanding, and the results are predictably poor. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 37. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 26 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 15 FPS. This is a 22 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, which is a 59% reduction, mirroring the other settings. The 4K Ultra result of 15 FPS is essentially unplayable, and even the 1440p Ultra score of 26 FPS is below acceptable smoothness for a real-time game. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is an 11 FPS drop (30%), and from 1440p to 4K is another 11 FPS drop (42%). The consistent percentage drops across all quality presets indicate that the GPU is saturated regardless of the graphics settings, and the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The data reveals that the RX 580 cannot handle 4K in Greedfall, regardless of settings. Even at Low, the 34 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, the results are mixed: Low and Medium are playable (56 and 44 FPS), High is borderline (40 FPS), and Ultra is not (26 FPS). At 1080p, Low and Medium are smooth (81 and 64 FPS), High is playable (58 FPS), and Ultra is marginal (37 FPS). The 1080p Low result of 81 FPS is the only score that approaches high-refresh territory, but with a 144 Hz monitor, most settings will not hit that target.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the 5 nm process with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It has a 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a key feature for gaming. The CPU’s benchmarks show a Passmark single-thread score of 3494 and a multithread score of 25047. The average benchmark score is 44573, and it ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs tested. This places it well above average, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i9-13950HX (avg score 44342, 0.5% lower) and the Intel Core i5-14600 (avg score 44889, 0.7% higher). The 7500X3D’s performance is competitive with these high-end chips, but its strength lies in the large L3 cache, which is designed to reduce memory latency in games.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls, handle game logic, and manage the open-world environments. The measured FPS data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 81, which is a high enough frame rate that a weaker CPU would likely struggle to maintain. However, the RX 580’s performance ceiling is the limiting factor. For example, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 15, which is far below any CPU limit. The CPU’s 12 threads and high boost clock are more than sufficient for Greedfall’s requirements, which is typical for an Action RPG released in 2019.

The 7500X3D’s 96 MB L3 cache is particularly relevant for gaming, as it can hold larger portions of the game’s working set, reducing the need to access slower system memory. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which further helps feed the GPU. The Passmark data compression score of 271649 and floating point math score of 43594 indicate strong computational throughput, but these are not directly tested in Greedfall’s FPS. The key takeaway is that the CPU provides a solid foundation, and the FPS results are constrained by the GPU, not the processor.

The CPU’s power draw is low at 65 W TDP, which means it will not create excessive heat in a system with the RX 580. The 7500X3D has a launch MSRP of $269, but pricing is not a factor in this analysis. The processor’s percentile rank of 89 means it outperforms 89% of all CPUs in the benchmark database, which is a strong position. In Greedfall specifically, the CPU’s performance is more than adequate, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS does not change disproportionately between resolutions when settings are held constant. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, and the CPU has headroom to spare.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a GCN 4.0 architecture GPU with a chip codenamed Polaris 20, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The base clock is 1257 MHz, and the boost clock is 1340 MHz. The memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU’s compute performance is 6.175 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16. The pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 193.0 GTexel/s. The TDP is 185 W, and it requires a 450 W PSU. The GPU is End-of-life, having been released in 2017, and its successor is Vega.

In Greedfall, the RX 580’s performance is the defining factor for this combo. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU struggles at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 15 (Ultra) to 34 (Low), all below 60 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 26 (Ultra) to 56 (Low), with only Low and Medium exceeding 40 FPS. At 1080p, the range is 37 (Ultra) to 81 (Low), with Low and Medium above 60 FPS. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Greedfall at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor, especially with higher texture quality settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores provide context. The Passmark G3D score is 8813, which places it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (score 12986, 0.4% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (score 12940, 0.1% higher). The RX 580’s scores for DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 are 60 and 43, respectively, which are low and reflect its age. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005 is also low, indicating limited modern API performance. In Greedfall, which relies on DX11, the GPU’s performance is adequate for 1080p but not for higher resolutions.

The GPU’s clocks are fixed, and there is no dynamic boost beyond the 1340 MHz boost clock. The 8 GB VRAM is a point in its favor, as some 4 GB GPUs would fail to load textures at 4K. However, the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K Medium (26 FPS) and 4K High (24 FPS) are close, suggesting that the GPU is compute-bound rather than memory-bound at those settings. At 4K Low, the FPS jumps to 34, indicating that reducing texture quality and other GPU-intensive settings helps, but not enough to reach playable levels.

The GPU’s percentile rank of 53 means it is average compared to all GPUs in the database. This is a mid-range part from 2017, and in 2025, it is outdated for modern games at high resolutions. For Greedfall, the RX 580 is the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p, it can deliver acceptable frame rates on lower settings. The GPU’s 14 nm process node and 5,700 million transistors are far behind modern parts, but the raw specs show a balanced design for its era. The FP32 performance of 6.175 TFLOPS is the main constraint, as Greedfall’s rendering requires heavy pixel shading.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Greedfall, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 2672 out of 2938 total combos. This places it in the bottom 10% of all tested systems, with a percentile position of roughly 9th from the bottom. The rank of 2672 is low, which is expected given the GPU’s age and performance. The CPU is capable, but the GPU drags the overall combo down. The fact that the CPU is in the 89th percentile and the GPU is in the 53rd percentile means the combo’s rank is far closer to the GPU’s rank than the CPU’s.

The combo rank is determined by the measured FPS in Greedfall, and the data shows that this system cannot achieve high frame rates at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 81 FPS average is a decent result, but many other combos with better GPUs will exceed that. At 4K, the 15-34 FPS range is among the worst in the database. The rank of 2672 out of 2938 means that 266 other combos are worse, which is a small fraction. This is not a competitive setup for Greedfall, especially for players who want to play at 1440p or 4K.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i9-13950HX and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, which have similar average scores. However, the combo rank is not affected by the CPU alone; it is the combination of CPU and GPU. Since the RX 580 is a weak GPU, the combo’s rank suffers. If the same CPU were paired with a higher-end GPU, the rank would be much better, but that is not the case here. The data indicates that the RX 580 is the limiting component, and the combo’s rank reflects that.

For a player using this combo, the expectation should be 1080p gaming with medium to high settings for a smooth experience. The 1080p Medium average of 64 FPS is playable, and 1080p Low at 81 FPS is smooth. At 1440p, only Low settings (56 FPS) are recommended, and at 4K, the system is not viable for action RPG gameplay. The combo rank of 2672 is a warning that this is not a high-performance setup for Greedfall, and users should adjust their expectations accordingly.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings yields an average FPS of 81, which is the highest measured. For a balance of quality and performance, 1080p Medium (64 FPS) or 1080p High (58 FPS) are playable. At 1440p, only Low (56 FPS) is recommended, while 4K is not viable, with the best case being 34 FPS at Low.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 (0.5% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889 (0.7% higher). The 7500X3D is competitive with these parts.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes. The measured FPS drops by roughly 58-59% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is a classic GPU bottleneck. The CPU’s performance is sufficient, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p Low (81 FPS), but the RX 580 cannot keep up at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 2672 out of 2938 total combos in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 10% of all tested systems. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU’s limited performance.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 44, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 51. This is playable but not smooth enough for fast-paced action.

Q: Does the CPU's 96 MB L3 cache affect Greedfall performance?

A: The cache is designed to reduce memory latency, but the FPS data does not isolate this effect. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3494 and multithread score of 25047 are strong, but the GPU limits the frame rate in this game, so the cache’s benefit is not fully realized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS for this combo in Greedfall is as follows, organized by resolution and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average FPS 81. This is the best result for this combo, providing a smooth experience.
• Medium: Average FPS 64, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. This is a good balance for quality and performance.
• High: Average FPS 58. This is playable, but the margin above 60 FPS is thin.
• Ultra: Average FPS 37. This is below the 60 FPS target and may feel stuttery in combat.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average FPS 56. This is acceptable for most players, though not ideal.
• Medium: Average FPS 44, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 51. This is borderline playable, with dips below 40 FPS.
• High: Average FPS 40. This is marginal, and fast movement may cause noticeable frame drops.
• Ultra: Average FPS 26. This is not recommended for a smooth experience.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average FPS 34. This is below playable levels for an action RPG.
• Medium: Average FPS 26, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30. This is too low for comfortable gameplay.
• High: Average FPS 24. This is essentially a slideshow in busy scenes.
• Ultra: Average FPS 15. This is unplayable.

The data shows that the only settings that consistently hit 60 FPS are 1080p Low and Medium. The 1080p High average of 58 FPS is close, but the minimum FPS is not recorded. For 1440p, only Low settings exceed 50 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly below 35 FPS, making this combo unsuitable for 4K gaming in Greedfall. The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings at each resolution, and they show that the frame pacing is consistent, with the 1080p Medium minimum of 54 FPS being close to the average of 64 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 38 FPS is a 14% dip from the average, and at 4K Medium, the minimum of 22 FPS is a 15% dip. This indicates that the GPU is consistently loaded, and there are no sudden spikes or drops beyond what the hardware can deliver.