Greedfall

Greedfall presents an interesting scaling profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination. At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional frame rates that far exceed display refresh rates, while 4K Ultra settings are the only configuration that brings the hardware to its knees. The data indicates a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensuring it never becomes a limiting factor even at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 220.2 at 1920x1080 to 152.1 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 68.1 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 89.7 FPS, which is 130.5 FPS lower than the 1080p result. This represents a 59.3% performance loss from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating that the pixel throughput demand is the dominant factor.

The scaling pattern changes with the preset. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p (304.8 FPS) to 4K (126.8 FPS) is 178 FPS, or a 58.4% reduction. This shows that even when the graphical load is minimal, the RTX 5070 Ti’s rendering capabilities are still the deciding factor. The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the most telling, as it is less than half of the 4K High score of 89.7 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately taxing at high resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate that the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU. The CPU’s performance headroom is evident in the 1080p Low result of 304.8 FPS, where the processor is still able to feed the graphics card without creating a bottleneck. As resolution increases, the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens, confirming that the added pixel count and graphical fidelity place the burden squarely on the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 8960 shading units.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its single-thread performance is exceptional, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3603. This strength is critical for Greedfall, an Action RPG that relies on consistent frame pacing.

In this game, the CPU’s role is to maintain high minimum frame rates and avoid stutter. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 304.8 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the 9600X is not a bottleneck at standard resolutions. Even at 4K Low, the 126.8 FPS result demonstrates that the processor can keep up with the GPU’s output demands. The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game’s world streaming.

The 9600X’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28246, places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13490F, scores 28173, a mere 0.3% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 28369, which is 0.4% higher. These marginal deltas confirm that the 9600X offers competitive processing power, but in Greedfall, the game’s engine does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded, as the 3DMark 2-thread score of 2456 represents a significant portion of the 8-thread score of 6726.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. With a boost clock of 2452 MHz and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, it provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s 8960 shading units and 70 RT cores are responsible for the game’s rendering, and its performance is the key determinant of the measured FPS.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 152.1, which is a 68.1 FPS drop from 1080p High. This indicates that the GPU is working harder to fill the additional pixels. The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the clear outlier, showing that the RTX 5070 Ti’s capabilities are stretched to their limit when all graphical features are enabled at maximum resolution. The GPU’s 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52086, reinforces its high-end status.

The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 52085, a 0% difference, which means the 5070 Ti is effectively on par with the previous generation’s flagship. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S scores 52505, which is 0.8% higher, but this is within the margin of error. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 686.6 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient for Greedfall, and the bottleneck is purely the demands of the 4K Ultra preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 144th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 8.4% of all configurations, which is a strong result given the game’s age and the hardware’s capabilities.

The ranking is more a reflection of the GPU’s power than the CPU’s, as the 5070 Ti is responsible for the high scores at 1080p and 1440p. The 144th rank suggests that while many other combos with more powerful CPUs or GPUs exist, this pairing is still in the upper echelon of performance. The high 4K Ultra score of 56 FPS is competitive, and the 1080p Low result of 304.8 FPS is in the top tier of all measured configurations.

This combo outperforms the average system by a significant margin, and the data shows that it is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p. The rank of 144 out of 1705 indicates that users with this setup will experience Greedfall with excellent fluidity, provided they do not insist on 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 304.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 56, which is the lowest result in the measured data.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 220.2 at 1920x1080 to 152.1 at 2560x1440, a difference of 68.1 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the steep FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU maintains high performance even at low resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, while the RTX 4080 scores 52085, resulting in a 0% deltaPct, meaning they are effectively equal.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 144th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 8.4% of all configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the average FPS for each resolution and settings preset:

• 1920x1080: Low 304.8, Medium 239.8, High 220.2, Ultra 141.3
• 2560x1440: Low 210.7, Medium 168.9, High 152.1, Ultra 97.4
• 3840x2160: Low 126.8, Medium 97.9, High 89.7, Ultra 56

At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 163.5 FPS, showing the significant impact of graphical settings on the GPU. The 1440p results show a similar pattern, with a 113.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The 4K results compress this range, with a 70.8 FPS difference, as the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The data shows that the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p and 1440p with lower presets, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Settings Recommendations

For a balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the optimal choice, delivering 152.1 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with high detail, and the frame rate is sufficient for most displays. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is viable, achieving 141.3 FPS, which is still above the 120 Hz threshold, allowing for maximum visual quality without sacrificing fluidity.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 yields 168.9 FPS, offering a 16.8 FPS improvement over High. At 4K, the Low preset is recommended for playable performance, as the 126.8 FPS result is far superior to the 56 FPS Ultra score. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 should be avoided, as the 56 FPS average is indicative of an experience that will struggle to maintain consistent frame pacing. The benchmark results indicate that the High preset at 1440p provides the best overall experience, balancing the GPU’s capabilities with the game’s visual demands.