Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combination produces 106 FPS average, but stepping up to 1440p High drops that to 73 FPS, and 4K High lands at 44 FPS. That progression—106 to 73 to 44—shows a 31% loss moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 40% loss moving from 1440p to 4K. The heavy toll of 4K is unmistakable: the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 manages only 28 FPS average, which is less than half of the 68 FPS achieved at 1920x1080 Ultra.

The scaling behavior points squarely at the GPU as the limiting component in this pairing. The RX 5700 XT, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed hard as pixel count rises. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part with a 5.10 GHz boost clock, has ample headroom at these settings. Consider the Low preset: at 1080p it reaches 148 FPS average, while at 4K it still holds 61 FPS. That 4K Low figure is actually higher than the 4K High result (44 FPS) and nearly matches the 1440p High result (73 FPS), which strongly suggests that even at Low settings the GPU is still the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The delta between presets also widens with resolution, further confirming GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p, the gap between Low (148 FPS) and Ultra (68 FPS) is 80 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 56 FPS (103 vs 47). At 4K, the gap shrinks to 33 FPS (61 vs 28). This compression of the preset range at higher resolutions is a textbook symptom of the GPU becoming the bottleneck—when the render target grows, the difference between quality settings matters less because the pixel throughput ceiling is hit regardless.

One notable data point is the Medium preset, which includes min/max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 99 to 134 FPS with an average of 117. At 1440p Medium, it spans 69 to 93 with an 81 average. At 4K Medium, it spans 41 to 55 with a 48 average. The consistency of the min-to-max spread (roughly 35 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K) indicates that frame pacing tightens as the GPU becomes more fully saturated—another sign that the workload is increasingly GPU-dominated at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 73 FPS average, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p High, the combo reaches 106 FPS for high-refresh displays. 4K is playable only at Low (61 FPS) or Medium (48 FPS), with High dropping to 44 FPS and Ultra falling to 28 FPS.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to High?

A: Across all resolutions, Ultra imposes a significant penalty. At 1080p, Ultra is 38 FPS slower than High (68 vs 106). At 1440p, the gap is 26 FPS (47 vs 73). At 4K, the gap is 16 FPS (28 vs 44). The relative cost grows from 36% at 1080p to 43% at 4K.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 holding back the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 148 FPS, and the CPU's single-thread score of 1852 in Cinebench R23 suggests ample headroom. The 6-core/12-thread design with a 5.10 GHz boost clock is well-matched for this game's demands, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its closest rivals in the GPU benchmark database?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 16361 places it near the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, 0.1% slower). It trails the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408) by 0.3%, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415) by 0.3%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 (16504) by 0.9%. These are all within 1% of the RX 5700 XT's overall score.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 117 FPS average, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS. This is the only preset at 1080p with full min/max data, and it demonstrates a tight 35 FPS spread that indicates stable frame delivery.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested CPU/GPU combinations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 2754 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the 74th percentile. This is a mid-to-upper tier ranking, consistent with the GPU's 59th percentile overall and the CPU's 78th percentile overall.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the decisive component in this Greedfall configuration. Built on the Navi 10 chip with RDNA 1.0 architecture at 7 nm, this GPU packs 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, running at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The FP32 compute throughput is 9.754 TFLOPS, with pixel rate at 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate at 304.8 GTexel/s.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is directly relevant to Greedfall's 4K behavior. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo drops to 28 FPS average—a figure that suggests both bandwidth and capacity constraints are in play. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial for a card of this class, but 4K Ultra textures and effects can pressure an 8 GB buffer. The measured data shows the 4K preset ladder collapsing: Low delivers 61 FPS, Medium 48 FPS, High 44 FPS, and Ultra 28 FPS. The steep drop from High to Ultra at 4K (44 to 28 FPS, a 36% loss) is particularly telling—this is where the memory subsystem and shading units hit their wall.

In the broader GPU benchmark database, the RX 5700 XT scores an average of 16361, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408 (0.3% ahead), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415 (0.3% ahead), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504 (0.9% ahead). This clustering indicates that the RX 5700 XT sits at a performance plateau where small architectural differences matter more than raw specification deltas.

The GPU's DirectX 12 score in Passmark is 64, while its DirectX 11 score is 116—this halving is noteworthy for an older engine like Greedfall, which may not fully exploit DX12 features. The Vulkan score of 68310 in Geekbench and OpenCL score of 9524 suggest strong compute capability, but the game's rendering path appears to favor the card's traditional rasterization strengths. The 59th percentile overall ranking, combined with the measured FPS data, positions this GPU as a capable 1080p and 1440p performer that struggles at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS table for Greedfall with the Ryzen 5 7600 and RX 5700 XT is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 148 FPS average. Medium delivers 117 FPS average with a minimum of 99 FPS and maximum of 134 FPS. High delivers 106 FPS average. Ultra delivers 68 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a gradual decline until the final step, where Ultra drops 38 FPS below High—a 36% penalty that is the largest single-preset jump at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 103 FPS average. Medium delivers 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. High delivers 73 FPS average. Ultra delivers 47 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 26 FPS (36% loss). Notably, 1440p High (73 FPS) nearly matches 1080p Ultra (68 FPS), indicating that the resolution upgrade is less punishing than the quality preset upgrade.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 61 FPS average. Medium delivers 48 FPS average with a minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS. High delivers 44 FPS average. Ultra delivers 28 FPS average. The 4K results show a compressed range—just 33 FPS separates Low from Ultra—and only the Low preset achieves a playable 60 FPS. The Medium preset's min of 41 FPS indicates that even moderate settings can dip below smooth playability at 4K.

Comparing across resolutions at the same preset, the data shows consistent scaling. For High settings, 1080p delivers 106 FPS, 1440p delivers 73 FPS (69% of 1080p), and 4K delivers 44 FPS (42% of 1080p). For Low settings, 1080p delivers 148 FPS, 1440p delivers 103 FPS (70% of 1080p), and 4K delivers 61 FPS (41% of 1080p). For Medium settings, 1080p delivers 117 FPS, 1440p delivers 81 FPS (69% of 1080p), and 4K delivers 48 FPS (41% of 1080p). For Ultra settings, 1080p delivers 68 FPS, 1440p delivers 47 FPS (69% of 1080p), and 4K delivers 28 FPS (41% of 1080p). This uniform scaling ratio—roughly 70% from 1080p to 1440p and 41% from 1080p to 4K—is a clear indicator of pixel-bound performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to 1440p High as the optimal experience for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall. At 73 FPS average, this configuration delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining visual fidelity. The 1080p High preset reaches 106 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors, but 1440p represents the sweet spot for image clarity without sacrificing playability. The 4K options are only viable at Low (61 FPS), and even then the Medium preset drops to 48 FPS—a marginal experience.

For players prioritizing frame rate above all, 1080p Low at 148 FPS is the clear choice. This preset maximizes headroom for competitive play or streaming overlays. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 31 FPS (148 to 117) while visually improving the game substantially; the Medium preset's minimum of 99 FPS confirms that even the lowest frame dips stay well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 1080p costs another 11 FPS (117 to 106) but remains perfectly playable.

The Ultra preset is the outlier at every resolution. At 1080p, it delivers 68 FPS—playable, but a 36% drop from High. At 1440p, it drops to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth motion. At 4K, it collapses to 28 FPS, which is effectively unplayable for an action RPG like Greedfall. The data suggests that Ultra's marginal visual gains are not worth the performance sacrifice; High is the highest preset that maintains a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p.

For 4K users, the Low preset at 61 FPS is the only option that clears 60 FPS, and it does so narrowly. The Medium preset at 48 FPS might be acceptable for players who prioritize visuals over smoothness, but the minimum of 41 FPS indicates that combat scenes could stutter noticeably. The data does not support any 4K preset above Medium for a reliably smooth experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 serves as a strong companion to the RX 5700 XT in Greedfall, though the benchmark data shows it is rarely the limiting factor. This 6-core/12-thread processor from the 7000 series is built on Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) at 5 nm, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The 65W TDP and 32 MB of shared L3 cache (plus 1 MB L2 per core and 64 KB L1 per core) provide a solid foundation for gaming workloads. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, which pairs well with the GPU's 448.0 GB/s.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate robust single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1852 single-core and 12735 multi-core. In Geekbench, it scores 2521 single-core and 13413 multi-core. The 3DMark results show scaling from 999 (single-thread) to 6503 (max threads), with 6499 at 16 threads—demonstrating efficient use of its 12 threads. The Passmark multithread score of 27058 and single-thread score of 3910 further confirm its capability.

The nearest CPU rivals in the benchmark database are all within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26324. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187 (0.5% lower). This tight clustering places the 7600 in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, indicating a high-performing but not extreme part.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role is evident from the frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 148 FPS, and the fact that this is the highest measured figure suggests the CPU can push well beyond that if the GPU allowed. The 5.10 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for an older game like Greedfall, which often relies on single-thread performance; the 1852 Cinebench R23 single-core score is strong. The 12 threads ensure that background tasks and any multi-threaded game systems are handled without contention.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 78 versus the GPU's 59 indicates that the processor is the stronger component in this pairing. This is confirmed by the resolution scaling data—as resolution increases and the GPU becomes more stressed, the FPS drops proportionally, but the CPU never appears to create a bottleneck that would flatten the scaling curve. At 1080p Low with 148 FPS, if the CPU were the limit, we would expect similar FPS at 1440p Low; instead, it drops to 103 FPS, proving the GPU is the constraint. The Ryzen 5 7600 provides sufficient headroom for the RX 5700 XT to operate at its full potential in this title.