Greedfall

# Greedfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This combination of AMD's six-core Zen 4 processor and NVIDIA's flagship Blackwell GPU delivers the #1 measured performance in Greedfall out of 2,938 tested combos, with frame rates ranging from 72 FPS at 4K Ultra to 383 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet surprisingly capable of pushing extreme frame rates when the CPU has room to stretch its legs at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost ceiling of 5.10 GHz. This Zen 4 Raphael architecture chip sits on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 6,570 million transistors packed into a 71 mm² die. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, provides the memory hierarchy that Greedfall's open-world environments can leverage.

Benchmark data positions this CPU at the 78th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 26,324. Its nearest rivals paint an interesting picture: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26,274 (0.2% behind this chip), while the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS comes in at 26,402 (0.3% ahead). The Intel Core i9-11900KF trails by 0.4% at 26,212, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U sits 0.5% behind at 26,187. These margins are razor-thin, suggesting that the 7600's performance envelope is well-matched against both mobile and desktop competitors from recent generations.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's 12 threads appear sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 D at 1080p, where the combo achieves 383 FPS at Low settings. That figure represents a 2.4x jump over the 4K High result, and the scaling pattern suggests the CPU is not the primary limiter even at the lowest resolution tested. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,852, likely handles Greedfall's game logic and physics without bottlenecking the GPU. Multi-threaded throughput, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,735 and Geekbench multi-core at 13,413, provides ample headroom for background tasks and any threaded game systems.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant force in this pairing. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, this GPU packs 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. Its 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores enable the full suite of modern rendering features, though Greedfall's 2019 release predates some of the more aggressive ray tracing implementations seen in newer titles.

Memory configuration is substantial: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective), while the GPU core operates at a 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost. This memory subsystem proves critical at 4K Ultra settings, where the game demands the full 32 GB frame buffer to maintain 72 FPS average with no reported minimum below that threshold.

The GPU's benchmark credentials place it in the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904 (1.1% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.6% ahead), and NVIDIA's own Tesla P100 variants at 79,396 and 79,605 (2.1% and 2.4% ahead respectively). The fact that the RTX 5090 D sits near these mobile and compute-oriented parts in aggregate benchmarks is notable, but in Greedfall specifically, this GPU's raw rasterization power shines through with frame rates that few other cards could approach.

The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate suggest that the GPU is rarely the bottleneck in this game, even at 4K. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s means that even the most demanding resolution and preset combinations are within reach, as evidenced by the playable 4K Ultra result.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At High settings, average FPS moves from 273 at 1080p to 190 at 1440p to 113 at 4K — a step-down of 30.4% from 1080p to 1440p, then another 40.5% from 1440p to 4K. This progressive decline indicates that the GPU's rendering load increases substantially with each resolution jump, as expected with more pixels to fill.

Low settings show even more dramatic scaling: 383 FPS at 1080p drops to 266 at 1440p (-30.5%) and then to 159 at 4K (-40.2%). The 1080p Low figure of 383 FPS is particularly telling — it suggests that the CPU or some other system component may be approaching its limit, since the GPU is likely capable of even higher frame rates if the rest of the system could keep up. The fact that the 1080p Low result is more than 2.4x the 4K Low result highlights how much headroom exists at lower resolutions.

Medium settings provide the most complete dataset, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 301 FPS average with a minimum of 256 and maximum of 346. At 1440p Medium, those figures become 209 average, 178 minimum, and 240 maximum. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 125 FPS with a range of 106 to 143. The narrowing gap between minimum and maximum at higher resolutions (90 FPS span at 1080p versus 37 FPS at 4K) indicates that the system becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the dominant constraint.

Ultra settings show the steepest decline: 175 FPS at 1080p, 121 at 1440p, and 72 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result represents a 58.9% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure, which is the largest proportional drop across any settings tier. This suggests that Ultra settings at 4K push the GPU to its limits, though the game remains playable at 72 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This particular pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves the top rank in Greedfall, sitting at position 1 out of 2,938 tested combinations. This is a remarkable result, especially considering that the CPU is not the most powerful processor in the database — it ranks only in the 78th percentile against all CPUs. The GPU, at the 92nd percentile, is closer to the top but still not the absolute highest-scoring part.

The implication is that Greedfall's performance characteristics favor this specific blend of CPU and GPU. The game appears to be heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, which allows the RTX 5090 D's massive compute and memory bandwidth to carry the load. At lower resolutions, the Ryzen 5 7600's strong single-thread performance and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a bottleneck that would drag the combo down the rankings.

This rank suggests that for Greedfall specifically, users could potentially pair the RTX 5090 D with a less powerful CPU and still achieve excellent results, since the GPU does most of the heavy lifting. Conversely, pairing this CPU with a less capable GPU would likely yield much lower frame rates, as the CPU's headroom would go unused. The #1 rank out of 2,938 combos indicates that this is a near-ideal pairing for this particular game title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average is 383 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the other extreme, 4K Ultra yields 72 FPS average.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26,324 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26,274), 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26,402), 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26,212), and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26,187).

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows 209 FPS average at Medium versus 190 FPS at High for 2560x1440, a difference of 19 FPS. The Medium preset also provides minimum and maximum figures of 178 and 240 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904, which is 1.1% behind.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 4K Low?

A: At 3840x2160, Ultra settings deliver 72 FPS average while Low settings achieve 159 FPS — more than double the frame rate. Medium lands at 125 FPS, and High at 113 FPS.

Q: Does this combo rank first overall in Greedfall?

A: Yes, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D holds the #1 position out of 2,938 tested combos in the game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 301 FPS average with a minimum of 256 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The 1440p Medium result of 209 FPS average with a 178 FPS minimum provides excellent headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K Medium, the 125 FPS average with a 106 FPS minimum keeps the experience fluid.

High settings are also viable for users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rates. The 273 FPS at 1080p High and 190 FPS at 1440p High remain well above playability thresholds, while 4K High at 113 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced action RPG gameplay. The step from Medium to High at 4K costs only 12 FPS (125 to 113), making High a reasonable choice for 4K display owners.

Ultra settings should be reserved for users with 1080p or 1440p displays, where the 175 FPS and 121 FPS averages respectively remain smooth. At 4K Ultra, the 72 FPS average drops below the 100+ FPS thresholds that many gamers prefer, though it remains technically playable. Low settings are unlikely to be necessary given the hardware's capabilities, but the 383 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates the system's ceiling for competitive or esports-style play.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. Low settings deliver 383 FPS average, while Medium achieves 301 FPS with a minimum of 256 and maximum of 346. High settings yield 273 FPS average, and Ultra produces 175 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 208 FPS, highlighting the significant performance cost of higher presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings still manage 266 FPS average, Medium delivers 209 FPS (minimum 178, maximum 240), High reaches 190 FPS, and Ultra maintains 121 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 145 FPS at this resolution, reflecting the increased GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor. Low settings achieve 159 FPS average, Medium delivers 125 FPS (minimum 106, maximum 143), High produces 113 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 87 FPS, less than half the spread seen at 1080p. This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the primary performance limiter at 4K, while at 1080p the system operates closer to the CPU's feeding capacity.

The complete dataset shows that this combination maintains playable frame rates (above 60 FPS) at every resolution and settings tier tested, with the only sub-100 FPS result being 4K Ultra at 72 FPS. For a game released in 2019, these performance levels are exceptional, placing this combo at the very top of the database rankings for Greedfall.