Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers playable performance across most of Greedfall's settings, but the data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs. The measured frame rates show a clear pattern: at 1080p the pairing produces high refresh potential, while at 4K it struggles to maintain smooth motion on higher presets. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes them against rival hardware, and explores what the numbers imply about the balance between this six-core CPU and the Turing-based GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which strongly suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component at higher pixel counts. At High settings, average FPS falls from 119 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p, then to 49 at 4K — a 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload grows exponentially with pixel count while the CPU's workload remains relatively static.

The Low preset tells an even more revealing story. At 1080p Low, the system hits 167 average FPS, which drops to 116 at 1440p and 69 at 4K. The fact that even the lowest settings cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the sheer pixel throughput required at 3840x2160. The GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate appear insufficient for 4K gaming at this title's demands.

Interesting nuance emerges when comparing the scaling ratios. From 1080p to 1440p, the High preset drops by 30% (119 to 83), while from 1440p to 4K it drops by 41% (83 to 49). This accelerating decline suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes progressively more strained at higher resolutions. The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 131 FPS at 1080p, 91 at 1440p, and 54 at 4K, with the 1440p-to-4K drop being steeper than the 1080p-to-1440p decline.

The Ultra preset reveals the most severe bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 76 FPS, which falls to 53 at 1440p and plummets to 31 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is barely playable and suggests that the combination of 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs on the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot handle the full effect load at that resolution. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 6 cores do not appear to be the limiting factor here, as the frame rate continues to scale downward with resolution in a manner consistent with GPU constraints.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions, particularly when considering the available minimum FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 131 average FPS with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 151, providing a smooth experience with headroom for variation. The 1440p Medium result of 91 average FPS (minimum 77, maximum 105) remains comfortably above the threshold for fluid gameplay, while 4K Medium at 54 average FPS (minimum 46, maximum 63) dips below ideal smoothness but remains playable.

For users prioritizing frame rate stability, the Low preset at 1440p appears to be a sweet spot. The 116 average FPS at 2560x1440 Low offers a significant improvement over Medium's 91, and the lack of minimum FPS data for Low suggests the benchmark did not record concerning dips. At 1080p, even High settings provide 119 average FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh displays, though Ultra's 76 FPS may be preferable for visual fidelity.

The Ultra preset is difficult to recommend at any resolution based on the data. Even at 1080p, Ultra produces 76 average FPS, which while playable, represents a 42% reduction compared to High settings. The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is below acceptable playability thresholds, making this preset unsuitable for that resolution. The High preset at 1440p (83 average FPS) offers a reasonable middle ground, sacrificing some visual polish for a 9% frame rate improvement over Medium.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 167, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the system can produce very high frame rates when graphical load is minimized.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware combination?

A: At 4K, the system achieves 49 average FPS on High, 54 on Medium, and 69 on Low settings. The Ultra preset drops to 31 average FPS. Medium settings appear to be the practical ceiling for playable 4K performance, though the 46 minimum FPS suggests occasional dips.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, placing it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX. It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the RTX 2070 SUPER occupy?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. It performs 1% worse than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and 1.5% worse than the Intel Arc A750.

Q: Does the 1080p Ultra preset provide a stable experience?

A: The 1080p Ultra preset produces 76 average FPS with no recorded minimum FPS data. While the average is playable, the lack of minimum data means potential frame dips cannot be assessed from the available measurements.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest performance gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 4K, the gap between Low (69 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) is 38 FPS, representing a 55% reduction. At 1080p, the gap is 91 FPS (167 to 76), showing that settings have a larger absolute impact at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 167 average FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. Medium settings yield 131 average FPS with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 151, providing a stable experience. High settings drop to 119 average FPS, while Ultra settings produce 76 average FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial, suggesting the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution even when settings are reduced.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings maintain 116 average FPS, which remains competitive for high-refresh gaming. Medium settings produce 91 average FPS with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105, indicating occasional dips but generally smooth gameplay. High settings at 83 average FPS still feel responsive, while Ultra settings fall to 53 average FPS. The 1440p results show that this combo can handle the resolution well on lower presets, but Ultra becomes marginal.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the RTX 2070 SUPER become evident. Low settings produce 69 average FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium settings drop to 54 average FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, placing the experience at the edge of smoothness. High settings at 49 average FPS are borderline, while Ultra settings at 31 average FPS are largely unplayable for a game requiring responsive controls. The 4K data clearly shows that this GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at that resolution, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's strong CPU performance and the RTX 2070 SUPER's mid-range GPU capabilities. The CPU's percentile of 89 versus the GPU's percentile of 65 indicates that the processor is significantly more powerful relative to its peers than the graphics card, which likely contributes to the GPU-bound behavior observed in the measured FPS data.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 44573 places it within 1% of several high-end rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, 0.2% slower) and the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342, 0.5% slower). This suggests that the processor is not a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. Conversely, the GPU's average score of 20282 is closely clustered with the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% faster) and the Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% faster), indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the lower end of its performance class.

The rank of 1672 out of 2938 suggests that many combinations outperform this pairing in Greedfall, likely due to the GPU's age and the game's release date of 2019-09-09. The RTX 2070 SUPER, released on 2019-07-08, was contemporary with the game, but its 8 GB VRAM and 12 nm process node now place it behind newer hardware. The CPU, released on 2025-11-11, is much newer and represents a future-proofing element that the GPU cannot fully exploit.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The processor's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is notable and likely beneficial for gaming workloads that exhibit data locality. The CPU's 5 nm process node and 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die indicate a modern, power-efficient design with a 65 W TDP.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU based on the resolution scaling data. The measured FPS drops consistently with increasing resolution, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's single-thread score of 3494 in Passmark and multithread score of 25047 suggest adequate performance for the game's CPU demands, which are typical of an action RPG from 2019. The processor's 12 threads provide sufficient parallelism for the game's engine, and the high L3 cache likely helps with texture streaming and scene data.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong performance across various tests, including 271649 in data compression and 70774 in integer math. These scores indicate a well-rounded processor that can handle the computational demands of modern games without becoming a bottleneck. The 3D V-Cache technology, evidenced by the 96 MB L3 cache, is particularly relevant for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves cache hit rates. The nearest rivals, all within 1% of the CPU's average score, confirm that the 7500X3D is competitive with top-tier processors from Intel and AMD's mobile and desktop lines.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the 12 nm process with the TU104 chip, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance places it in the upper-mid range of its generation.

In Greedfall, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in determining frame rates. The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS and the 4K Medium minimum of 46 FPS indicate that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and compute resources are insufficient for maximum settings at that resolution. The GPU's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide ray tracing and AI capabilities, but Greedfall's release date predates widespread RT adoption, so these features likely have minimal impact on the measured results.

The GPU's performance percentile of 65 and average benchmark score of 20282 show that it sits in the middle of the GPU hierarchy, with its nearest rivals being the Quadro M4000M (1% faster) and the RTX 3070 Mobile (1.2% faster). The GPU's 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die represent an older manufacturing technology compared to the CPU's 5 nm node, which explains the thermal and power characteristics (215 W TDP) relative to newer hardware. The measured FPS data suggests that for Greedfall, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but the 4K Ultra preset likely exceeds its memory capacity, resulting in the low 31 FPS average.