Greedfall

Greedfall is an Action RPG from 2019 that still presents a meaningful challenge to modern hardware at higher settings. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060, using only benchmark data collected across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data shows a combination that delivers smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay but struggles at 4K Ultra, making it a pairing best suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466), 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%.

Q: What is the best 1080p performance this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 167 FPS. With High settings, it drops to 119 FPS average.

Q: Is the RX 9060 capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 4K performance is marginal. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average is 49 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 31 FPS average. Medium settings yield 54 FPS average.

Q: How does the RX 9060 stack up against its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129). It is 1% higher than both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852), and 2.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679).

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread performance?

A: The PassMark single-thread score is 3494, and the multi-thread score is 25047. The CPU also scores 2779 in PassMark physics and 43594 in floating-point math.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture with a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features a substantial L3 cache of 96 MB shared across all cores, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D line. Each core also has 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 cache. This CPU uses the AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

For Greedfall, the CPU's role is to maintain a consistent frame delivery, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck. The 7500X3D's large L3 cache can be beneficial in game scenarios that repeatedly access the same data, helping to reduce latency. The benchmark data shows a PassMark multi-thread score of 25047, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its single-thread score of 3494 is also solid, indicating strong per-core performance that matters for the game's main simulation thread.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all close, with the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at 44466 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44342 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44309 (0.6% lower). The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889, which is 0.7% higher. These small deltas mean the 7500X3D is not a performance outlier among its peers; it sits in a tightly contested group. In Greedfall, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's engine, but the measured FPS differences across settings are more influenced by the GPU.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.50 GHz is not exceptionally high, but the combination of 96 MB L3 cache and 6 fast cores allows it to handle the game's logic without becoming a limiting factor in most tested scenarios. The PassMark data compression score of 271649 and encryption score of 15797 show solid computational throughput, though these are not directly game-related. The CPU's physics score of 2779 is more relevant, as it reflects the ability to handle in-game physics calculations. In practice, the 7500X3D should keep frame times stable, allowing the RX 9060 to work at its full potential.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a member of the Radeon RX 9000 series, based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a boost clock of 2990 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed.

The RX 9060 has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 28 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 191.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 334.9 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 21.43 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and has a TDP of 132 W, requiring a 300 W suggested PSU. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and two DisplayPort 2.1a.

In Greedfall, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a consideration; at 4K with Ultra settings, the game may require more memory than available, which could explain the significant performance drop to 31 FPS average. The 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are moderate for a modern GPU, but they are sufficient for the game's needs at 1080p and 1440p.

The RX 9060's average benchmark score is 16014, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129, which is 0.7% higher. This is a close comparison, suggesting the RX 9060 offers similar raw performance to a previous-generation mid-range card. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 score 15862 and 15852, respectively, both 1% lower. The RX 9060 also outperforms the Radeon Pro W5500 by 2.1%. These deltas indicate that the RX 9060 sits in a competitive performance band, and its Greedfall results reflect that positioning.

The GPU's boost clock of 2990 MHz is high, which helps in scenarios where the game is not VRAM-limited. The 21.43 TFLOPS of compute power is more than enough for a 2019 title like Greedfall, but the memory subsystem becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU can deliver 167 FPS at 1080p Low, but that number falls to 31 FPS at 4K Ultra, a drop of 81% that is characteristic of a GPU hitting memory bandwidth and capacity limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with this combo spans three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across the board. Low settings yield an average of 167 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings produce 131 FPS average, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. High settings drop to 119 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 76 FPS average. These numbers show that at 1080p, the combo can handle even the most demanding preset with playable frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but shows more variation. Low settings deliver 116 FPS average, which is still very smooth. Medium settings produce 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings yield 83 FPS average, which is playable but begins to approach the lower end of the smooth range. Ultra settings drop significantly to 53 FPS average, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but is not ideal for action sequences.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings produce 69 FPS average, which is playable but not high-refresh territory. Medium settings yield 54 FPS average, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. High settings drop to 49 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 31 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is particularly weak, indicating that the 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the game's highest quality settings at this resolution.

The data reveals a clear trend: the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p, even Ultra settings maintain an average above 60 FPS. At 1440p, High settings provide 83 FPS, which is a good balance between visual quality and performance. The jump from 1440p to 4K causes a substantial performance penalty, with the average FPS at High settings dropping from 83 to 49, a 41% reduction. This suggests that 4K gaming is only viable with Low or Medium settings.

The minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum is 112 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the minimum is 77 FPS, still comfortable. At 4K, the minimum is 46 FPS, which may cause occasional stutters in demanding scenes. The absence of min/max data for other settings limits the analysis, but the averages provide a clear picture of the combo's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of other combos but is not a top-tier performer. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, with the CPU in the 89th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The disparity between these percentiles suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

The CPU's high percentile relative to the GPU means that in many scenarios, especially at lower resolutions, the RX 9060 will be the bottleneck. This is evident in the measured FPS data: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 167 FPS, but this is likely close to the GPU's maximum output rather than being limited by the CPU. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes even more constrained, and the CPU's performance headroom is unused.

The GPU's rank among its rivals is close, with the RTX 3060 Ti being 0.7% faster on average. This means that in Greedfall, the RX 9060 should deliver frame rates very similar to an RTX 3060 Ti, assuming no other differences. The 1% advantage over the RX 7700 and R9 370X is marginal, so the combo's overall rank is not drastically affected by the GPU choice. The CPU's rank among its rivals is also tight, with the i5-14600 being 0.7% faster, which could translate to a few extra FPS in CPU-bound scenes.

The combo's rank of 1672 out of 2938 suggests that there are many other combinations that perform better in Greedfall. This is not surprising given the GPU's mid-range positioning. The CPU, while strong, does not boost the combo into the upper echelons of the rankings. For a 2019 game, the combo is adequate but not exceptional, and users looking for higher frame rates at 4K would need a more powerful GPU.

The data also shows that the combo's performance is consistent with its component scores. The CPU's average benchmark score of 44573 is in line with its rivals, and the GPU's score of 16014 is also similar to its nearest competitors. The combo rank is a sum of these parts, and it does not exceed expectations based on the individual components' benchmarks.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset provides 119 FPS average, which is excellent for most monitors. Ultra settings drop to 76 FPS average, which is still playable but sacrifices some smoothness for marginal visual gains. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, High settings at 1080p are recommended, as they provide a significant FPS buffer over Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 83 FPS average, which is the sweet spot for this resolution. Medium settings offer 91 FPS average, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the 8 FPS gain. Ultra settings at 53 FPS average are not recommended for fast-paced gameplay, as they hover near the 60 FPS threshold. For users with 1440p monitors, High settings provide the best experience, with Medium as a fallback if higher frame rates are desired.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more challenging. Low settings produce 69 FPS average, which is the only preset that consistently maintains playable frame rates. Medium settings yield 54 FPS average, which may be acceptable for slower games but risks dips below 50 FPS in busy scenes. High settings at 49 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are not recommended for 4K gaming with this combo. Users with 4K displays should use Low settings for a smooth experience or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p.

The data shows that the combo's best performance is at 1080p High, where it achieves 119 FPS average. This is the recommended configuration for most users, as it offers high visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rate. For those with 1440p monitors, High settings at 83 FPS average is the best choice, balancing quality and performance. At 4K, the combo is best used with Low settings, but the 69 FPS average is still not ideal for competitive play.

The Medium preset at 1440p (91 FPS average) and 1080p (131 FPS average) are also viable options, especially for users who prioritize frame rate over visual details. The minimum FPS values for Medium at each resolution are 112 FPS, 77 FPS, and 46 FPS, respectively, indicating that frame pacing is generally stable except at 4K. Overall, the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with High or Medium settings, and users should avoid Ultra settings at 4K unless they accept sub-40 FPS averages.