Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both CPU and GPU capabilities. The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination reveals a system capable of exceptional performance, ranking first out of 2,938 tested combos. This analysis breaks down the measured results to provide a clear picture of the experience across different settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across the four quality presets indicates that the High preset offers the most balanced experience, particularly at higher resolutions. At 4K, the High preset delivers an average of 113 FPS, which is a substantial 41 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset's 72 FPS. The visual fidelity difference between High and Ultra in many titles is often marginal, yet the performance cost here is steep, with Ultra representing a 36% reduction in frame rate compared to High at 4K.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves an average of 190 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset provides a modest increase to 209 FPS, but the jump from High to Medium yields only a 10% performance gain, making High the preferred choice for the optimal balance of image quality and smoothness. At 1080p, the High preset produces an average of 273 FPS, a figure so high that it will likely exceed the refresh rate of most monitors, rendering the additional frames from lower presets largely imperceptible.

The Ultra preset, while demanding, is not unplayable. The 4K average of 72 FPS is still within the range of playable for many gamers, and the 1440p average of 121 FPS is excellent. However, the data strongly suggests that the High preset is the "sweet spot" for this combination. It provides a significant performance buffer over Ultra while maintaining a high level of graphical fidelity, ensuring consistent frame times and a smoother overall experience. For players who prioritize maximum frame rates above all else, the Low preset at 1080p yields an extraordinary 383 FPS, but this comes at the cost of the game's visual presentation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a dominant force in this configuration. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate are more than capable of handling Greedfall's rendering requirements at any resolution. The 92.2 billion transistors on a 750 mm² die, built on a 5 nm process, underscore its position as a top-tier component, ranking in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

In Greedfall, the GPU's influence becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings results in a frame rate drop from 273 FPS to 113 FPS. This 59% reduction in performance is a clear indicator that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the workload on the rendering hardware increases exponentially with pixel count. The 32 GB VRAM capacity ensures that there is no memory capacity limitation at any tested setting, allowing the GPU to operate without texture thrashing or stuttering.

The RTX 5090 D holds a benchmark score of 44,065 in Passmark's G3D test, placing it 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT in the nearest rival list. This data, while from a synthetic test, confirms the GPU's place among the fastest available. In practical terms, the GPU's raw power is the driving force behind the high frame rates observed at 4K, where it can maintain an average of 113 FPS on High settings, a figure that would be challenging for lesser hardware to achieve.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable pattern, but the degree of the drop-off reveals the balance of this particular CPU-GPU pairing. At High settings, the average frame rate decreases from 273 FPS at 1080p to 190 FPS at 1440p, a 30% reduction. Moving further to 4K, the frame rate drops to 113 FPS, which is an additional 41% reduction from the 1440p figure. This shows a steep, non-linear decline in performance as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload.

This scaling pattern is more pronounced at lower settings. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 383 FPS at 1080p to 266 FPS at 1440p, and then to 159 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 58%, which is very similar to the 59% drop observed at High settings. This consistency suggests that even at Low settings, where the CPU has a relatively larger role, the GPU is still the dominant factor limiting performance at higher resolutions.

The fact that the 4K frame rates, while lower, are still very high (159 FPS on Low, 113 FPS on High) indicates that the RTX 5090 D is powerful enough to handle Greedfall's engine at 4K without being severely constrained. The data points to the GPU as the limiting component at 4K, as the 1080p results, which are less dependent on the GPU, show the CPU's capability to push frame rates far beyond what is typical, reaching up to 383 FPS on Low settings. The system is well-balanced, but the resolution scaling demonstrates a clear shift of the bottleneck towards the GPU as pixel count increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination is ranked 1st out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall. This top-tier ranking reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU. The CPU's large 96 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly effective in gaming workloads, and the GPU's immense compute power ensures that no CPU-generated frame is wasted.

This number one ranking is not an isolated result; it is consistent with the individual strengths of the components. The CPU's average benchmark score of 44,573 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's score of 77,712 places it in the 92nd percentile. When these two high-performing components are paired, they create a system that is at the very top of the performance hierarchy for this title.

The combination's performance is so high that it is not merely "playable" but exceptional at all settings and resolutions. The lowest recorded average frame rate is 72 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still a solid playable experience. The fact that this "worst-case" scenario is above 60 FPS highlights the headroom this combo provides. For users seeking the absolute best performance in Greedfall, this data shows there is no faster tested configuration, making it the benchmark to beat for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process. Its defining feature is the substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a key factor in its gaming performance. With a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, it provides strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 3,494.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves an average of 383 FPS. This extremely high frame rate is a clear indicator that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with a massive number of frames per second. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient to handle the game's logic and draw calls without becoming a limiting factor. The CPU's performance in multi-threaded workloads, with a Passmark multithread score of 25,047, also ensures smooth performance even in complex scenes with many AI characters or physics calculations.

The importance of the CPU becomes less pronounced at 4K, where the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck. However, the CPU's ability to maintain high minimum frame rates, such as the 106 FPS minimum observed at 4K Medium, prevents stutters and maintains a consistent experience. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600, has a benchmark score that is 0.7% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6% lower. This indicates that the 7500X3D is in a tight competitive group for general processing, but its gaming-specific design with the large cache gives it an edge in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is a direct breakdown of the average FPS recorded for this combination in Greedfall.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 383 FPS average
• Medium: 301 FPS average (256 FPS minimum, 346 FPS maximum)
• High: 273 FPS average
• Ultra: 175 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 266 FPS average
• Medium: 209 FPS average (178 FPS minimum, 240 FPS maximum)
• High: 190 FPS average
• Ultra: 121 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 159 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average (106 FPS minimum, 143 FPS maximum)
• High: 113 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

The data shows a clear and consistent hierarchy across all resolutions, with Low performing the best and Ultra performing the worst. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, offering a more detailed look at frame time variance. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 106 FPS ensures a consistently smooth experience. The jump from High to Ultra is the most significant performance hit at every resolution, representing a 36% decrease in FPS at 4K, a 36% decrease at 1440p, and a 36% decrease at 1080p. This consistency suggests that the Ultra preset introduces a specific rendering feature that is uniformly demanding across all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The High preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 4K, it delivers an average of 113 FPS, which is significantly higher than the Ultra preset's 72 FPS, with a minimal visual quality trade-off.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 273 FPS at 1080p to 113 FPS at 4K, a 59% reduction. This indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 72 FPS, which is still within the playable range. However, the High preset offers a much more comfortable 113 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for a smoother experience.

Q: How does this specific combination rank against other tested systems?

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is ranked first out of 2,938 tested combos in Greedfall, making it the top-performing configuration in the database for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in Greedfall?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is capable of very high frame rates (up to 383 FPS on Low), suggesting it is not a limiting factor. At 4K, the significant drop in FPS indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck due to the increased rendering workload.

Q: What is the least demanding preset tested, and what performance does it offer?

A: The Low preset is the least demanding, offering the highest frame rates. At 1080p, it achieves an average of 383 FPS, while at 4K it still maintains a very high average of 159 FPS.