Greedfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 lands at rank 188 out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall. That places this configuration in the top 6.4% of all tested systems, a strong showing for a 6-core processor paired with a flagship GPU. The data indicates this combo sits comfortably in the upper echelon, though not at the absolute pinnacle—there are 187 other combinations that push higher average frame rates in this Action RPG.

What makes this rank particularly interesting is the CPU's position relative to its nearest rivals. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D posts an average benchmark score of 44,573, sitting just 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-13950HX. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 trails by 0.6%, while the Intel Core i5-14600 actually leads by 0.7%. These margins are razor-thin, suggesting the processor is well-matched against its immediate competition—yet the GPU carries significant weight in achieving that rank 188 placement.

On the graphics side, the RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56,083 places it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. It falls 2.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and 2.2% short of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE. The GPU holds an 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at an 89th percentile against all processors—both are strong performers individually, and their combination in Greedfall yields a system that outperforms roughly 94% of tested configurations.

The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings confirm this ranking is earned. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 150 FPS average, which is already excellent for a demanding Action RPG. The fact that this same combo reaches 329 FPS at 1080p Low shows headroom that many systems simply cannot access. The rank of 188 reflects consistent high performance rather than a single standout resolution or setting.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience. At 4K, the Medium preset produces an average of 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS—this is the only 4K configuration with full min/max data, and it shows a playable, stable frame rate throughout. High at 4K averages 97 FPS, which is still smooth, but the Medium preset offers a better balance given the 10 FPS advantage while maintaining frame pacing.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again stands out with 179 FPS average, a 152 FPS minimum, and 206 FPS maximum. High at 1440p delivers 163 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 104 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 152 FPS ensures the frame rate never dips below what most displays can handle, making it the safest choice for competitive play or high-refresh monitors.

For 1080p, the story shifts. Medium produces 259 FPS average with 220 FPS minimum and 297 FPS maximum—this is the recommended setting for players wanting maximum smoothness without sacrificing visual fidelity. Low reaches 329 FPS, but the visual trade-off is substantial. High at 235 FPS is respectable, but the Medium preset's minimum of 220 FPS versus High's unspecified minimum suggests better consistency at Medium.

The data suggests a pattern: Medium settings provide the best balance across all three resolutions. The only exception is 4K, where High's 97 FPS average is still playable but Medium's 107 FPS with documented minimum of 91 FPS offers more assurance during heavy combat scenes. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, cuts frame rates dramatically—62 FPS at 4K, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 150 FPS at 1080p—making it viable only for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate stability.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?

A: Based on measured data, 1440p Medium offers the strongest combination of visual quality and performance, delivering 179 FPS average with a 152 FPS minimum. At 4K Medium, the combo still achieves 107 FPS average, making it viable for high-resolution displays, while 1080p Medium reaches 259 FPS for maximum smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56,083 places it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2% and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 2.3%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 5080 in Greedfall?

A: The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and close benchmark scores to rivals—within 0.7% of four competitors—suggest it keeps pace adequately. However, the large FPS jumps between Low and Ultra settings (329 to 150 FPS at 1080p) indicate the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings, while the CPU handles lower settings without holding back frame rates.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with this configuration?

A: Measured results show 136 FPS at Low, 107 FPS at Medium (with 91 FPS minimum), 97 FPS at High, and 62 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset provides the most consistent experience, as it is the only 4K setting with documented min/max values showing stable performance.

Q: How does the combo rank against all tested systems in Greedfall?

A: The combination ranks 188th out of 2,938 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.4% of all configurations. This top-tier positioning is reinforced by the CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile rankings against their respective hardware categories.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 329 FPS average, Medium delivers 259 FPS with a 220 FPS minimum and 297 FPS maximum, High achieves 235 FPS, and Ultra maintains 150 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 179 FPS drop, indicating that visual settings heavily influence the GPU's workload at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline. Low settings hit 228 FPS, Medium averages 179 FPS with a 152 FPS minimum and 206 FPS maximum, High reaches 163 FPS, and Ultra drops to 104 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 152 FPS is particularly notable—it stays above the 144 FPS threshold that many high-refresh monitors target.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings yield 136 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a 91 FPS minimum and 123 FPS maximum, High produces 97 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K nearly halves the Medium preset's frame rate, making it the least favorable option for smooth gameplay.

The data reveals consistent scaling patterns. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops roughly 30% across most settings. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe—approximately 40-45%—reflecting the exponential increase in pixel count. The Medium preset maintains the tightest min/max ranges at every resolution, suggesting better frame pacing than other settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 brings substantial hardware to Greedfall. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient even at 4K Ultra where the game demands the most from the memory subsystem. The GPU's 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units drive the pixel and texture rates of 293.1 GPixel/s and 879.3 GTexel/s respectively.

Clock speeds play a meaningful role in the measured results. The base clock of 2295 MHz boosts to 2617 MHz, allowing the GPU to scale its performance under load. The memory runs at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed, which aligns with the high bandwidth figure. These specifications translate directly to the 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance—a figure that explains why the GPU maintains 97 FPS at 4K High despite the game's visual complexity.

The GPU's benchmark profile shows its strengths. Passmark G3D score of 36,565 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which Greedfall leverages. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 235,901 and Vulkan score of 255,450 further demonstrate compute capability. However, the Passmark DirectX 9 score of 389 and DirectX 10 score of 208 are notably lower, suggesting the architecture prioritizes modern APIs.

In the context of Greedfall's measured FPS, the GPU's role becomes clear. The 179 FPS gap between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra at 1080p shows the GPU scaling with settings. At 4K, the Ultra preset's 62 FPS versus Low's 136 FPS represents a 74 FPS difference, confirming that the RTX 5080's rendering load increases dramatically with resolution and quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D provides 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boosting to 4.50 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, likely benefiting Greedfall's open-world environments where repeated asset access is common. The 5 nm process node from TSMC houses 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, and the CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel configuration delivering 83.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Benchmark results show the CPU's balanced capabilities. Passmark single-thread score of 3,494 and multithread score of 25,047 indicate solid per-core performance and respectable multi-core throughput. The floating point math score of 43,594 and integer math score of 70,774 reinforce the processing headroom. Data compression (271,649) and encryption (15,797) scores suggest the CPU handles background tasks without compromising game performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals show its competitive positioning. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44,466 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44,342 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44,309 (0.6% behind). The Intel Core i5-14600 leads at 44,889 (0.7% ahead). These tight margins confirm the 7500X3D is a well-rounded processor, though not a standout in any single metric.

In Greedfall, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 329 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU with frames efficiently. The 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs supports this interpretation. However, the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration may limit performance in scenes with heavy AI or physics calculations, though the measured data does not show obvious bottlenecks at any resolution or setting.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the limiting component. At Low settings, the combo delivers 329 FPS at 1080p, 228 FPS at 1440p, and 136 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40.4% drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistent percentage decreases suggest the GPU is the primary constraint at Low settings, as resolution scaling directly impacts pixel throughput.

At Medium settings, the pattern shifts slightly. The combo produces 259 FPS at 1080p, 179 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. The drops are 30.9% and 40.2% respectively, nearly identical to Low settings. This uniformity indicates that the GPU remains the bottleneck even when settings increase, since the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain frame delivery.

High settings show a different scaling curve. 1080p yields 235 FPS, 1440p drops to 163 FPS (30.6% decrease), and 4K falls to 97 FPS (40.5% decrease from 1440p). The similar percentage drops across all settings suggest the CPU is not introducing additional bottlenecks as resolution increases—the GPU's workload scales predictably with pixel count.

Ultra settings present the steepest decline. 1080p delivers 150 FPS, 1440p drops to 104 FPS (30.7% decrease), and 4K falls to 62 FPS (40.4% decrease). The Ultra preset's heavier shading and texture demands amplify the GPU's workload, yet the percentage drops remain consistent with other settings. This consistency implies the RTX 5080's compute resources scale linearly with resolution, and the CPU does not become a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra.

The data collectively suggests a GPU-bound system across all tested configurations. The CPU's high L3 cache and competitive benchmark scores provide sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecking, while the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. The 329 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low indicates the CPU can push well beyond typical display refresh rates, making the RTX 5080 the definitive performance limiter in Greedfall.