Greedfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 reveals a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 170 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 118 FPS, a reduction of approximately 31%. The jump to 3840x2160 yields 70 FPS average at High settings, which is another 41% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern strongly indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom is less relevant when pixel throughput demands escalate.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further underscores this GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p, the spread between Low (238 FPS) and Ultra (108 FPS) is 130 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 3080 has ample compute resources to push very high frame rates when the CPU is not the bottleneck. However, at 4K, the same settings spread narrows to 53 FPS, from 98 FPS at Low down to 45 FPS at Ultra. This compression of the FPS range at higher resolutions is classic evidence of the GPU hitting its rendering limits, where additional graphical fidelity costs disproportionately more performance.

Interestingly, the Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum FPS of 66 and a maximum of 89, with an average of 77. The fact that the average is close to the midpoint of that range suggests relatively stable frame pacing, but the gap between Medium and High at 4K is only 7 FPS (77 vs 70), which is surprisingly small. This could indicate that the High preset introduces certain effects that are not as demanding as one might expect, or that the GPU is already so saturated that incremental settings changes have diminishing returns. The data implies that for 4K gaming, the RTX 3080 is the decisive component, and the Ryzen 5 7600X's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient to feed it.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS is 118, with no minimum or maximum values recorded for that specific configuration.

Q: How does the Ultra preset performance compare between 1080p and 4K?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 108, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 45. This represents a 63 FPS reduction, or roughly a 58% decrease in performance.

Q: Which settings preset at 4K offers the highest average FPS?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves 98 FPS average, which is the highest measured at that resolution. The Medium preset follows at 77 FPS, then High at 70 FPS, and Ultra at 45 FPS.

Q: Are there any measured minimum FPS values that indicate potential stuttering?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at all three resolutions includes minimum FPS data. At 1080p the minimum is 159 FPS, at 1440p it is 110 FPS, and at 4K it is 66 FPS. These minimums suggest that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains relatively high, though the gap between average and minimum widens at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: This specific combo ranks 1064 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the upper percentile of all tested setups for this game.

Q: Does the CPU show any signs of bottlenecking at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck even at 1080p Low, where the average FPS reaches 238. The Ryzen 5 7600X's single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1965, appears sufficient to drive high frame rates without limiting the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a combo rank of 1064 out of 3703 tested configurations in Greedfall. This places the combo in the top 29% of all tested setups, which is a solid position given the game's release date of 2019-09-09. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and the GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus with 760.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Considering the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 79, the Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms 79% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 68 indicates it beats 68% of all GPUs. The combo rank being in the top 29% suggests that the pairing is well-matched for Greedfall, but it also reveals that many other combinations achieve higher performance. The nearest rival CPUs, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, both have average scores within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 7600X, indicating that the CPU choice has minimal impact on overall ranking in this title.

The GPU's nearest rivals are notably weaker in overall benchmark scores, with the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 both being 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 0.4% lower. This suggests that the RTX 3080's performance in Greedfall is not significantly challenged by these alternatives, and the combo's rank is likely more influenced by the GPU's capabilities at higher resolutions than by CPU differences. The data indicates that moving up the ranking would require a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values show a clear hierarchy across settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 238 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the game is not heavily demanding at this resolution. Medium settings reduce the average to 187 FPS, with a minimum of 159 and a maximum of 215 FPS. High settings drop further to 170 FPS average, and Ultra bottoms out at 108 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 130 FPS, demonstrating the significant performance cost of higher graphical fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings achieve 165 FPS average, which is still very playable. Medium settings yield 130 FPS average, with a minimum of 110 and maximum of 149 FPS. High settings produce 118 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 75 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 90 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, reflecting the increased GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings still manage 98 FPS average, which is respectable for 4K. Medium settings average 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 and maximum of 89 FPS. High settings average 70 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 53 FPS, the smallest of all resolutions. This compression indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as even the lowest settings cannot fully escape the pixel throughput demands of 4K rendering. The data shows that for smooth 4K gameplay, users would need to stick to Low or Medium settings, while 1440p offers a broader range of viable presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the High preset at 170 FPS average offers an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 108 FPS is still smooth, but the 62 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests that the extra visual effects may not justify the performance cost for most users. The Medium preset at 187 FPS is a strong alternative for those prioritizing higher frame rates, especially on high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 118 FPS average is the sweet spot, providing good visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates above 100 FPS. The Medium preset at 130 FPS is also viable and offers a 12 FPS improvement over High, which could be beneficial for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive on fast-moving scenes. The Low preset at 165 FPS is overkill for most users, as the visual downgrade is substantial for only a 35 FPS gain over High.

For 3840x2160, the recommendations become more constrained. The Medium preset at 77 FPS average is the best choice for a balance of visuals and performance, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold with a minimum of 66 FPS. The Low preset at 98 FPS is the only option that provides significant headroom, but the visual compromise is noticeable. The High preset at 70 FPS is borderline, with no minimum FPS data to confirm stability. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that 4K users should prioritize Medium settings to ensure a consistent experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X brings 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 5 nm process node from TSMC contribute to strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1965. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle the per-core demands of Greedfall's engine, which is typical for an Action RPG from 2019.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, shown in the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15236 and Geekbench multicore score of 13858, suggest that it has ample headroom for the game's background tasks. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the 238 FPS average demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU with frames far beyond what the RTX 3080 can render at higher settings. This is consistent with the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 79, placing it above most CPUs in the database.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, have average benchmark scores within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 7600X. This tight grouping suggests that for Greedfall, the choice between these CPUs would have minimal impact on performance. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support further enhance its ability to handle data-intensive scenes, but the game's relatively modest requirements mean that even older CPUs could likely achieve similar frame rates at higher resolutions. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600X is more than adequate for this title, and its role is primarily to ensure that GPU utilization remains high.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Greedfall, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. With 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU has substantial memory resources for 4K textures and effects. Its boost clock of 1710 MHz and 8704 shading units provide the raw compute power needed for the game's rendering demands. The GPU's 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, while not directly relevant to Greedfall's non-ray-traced rendering, contribute to its overall architecture.

The GPU's performance in Greedfall is clearly the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra average of 45 FPS represents a 58% drop from the 1080p Ultra average of 108 FPS, highlighting the GPU's struggle with pixel throughput at 4K. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 68 indicates that it outperforms 68% of all GPUs, but the measured FPS data shows that it still cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X, have average scores only 0.4% lower, which suggests that the RTX 3080's advantage over these cards is marginal in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU's 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall at all tested settings, as the game's 2019 release date means textures are not as demanding as modern titles. However, the 4K Ultra performance drop to 45 FPS indicates that the GPU's compute throughput, not its memory capacity, is the limiting factor. The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are impressive, but they are insufficient to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in this game. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users would need to reduce settings to Medium or Low to achieve smooth frame rates, while 1440p offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.