Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 570 pairing in Greedfall presents a clear case of a capable CPU constrained by a legacy GPU. The benchmark data shows a system that can handle 1080p gaming comfortably at moderate settings but struggles significantly at higher resolutions and demanding presets. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power, while the RX 570’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and GCN 4.0 architecture become the primary bottlenecks in this Action RPG.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall?*

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution for smooth gameplay. At this resolution, the average FPS ranges from 30.7 on Ultra to 74.4 on Low, whereas 2560x1440 sees averages between 20.9 and 49.8, and 3840x2160 drops to a range of 13.1 to 30.8.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform compared to High at 1080p?

A: The performance hit is severe. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 30.7 FPS, which is a 39.4% drop compared to the High preset’s 50.7 FPS. This makes Ultra essentially unplayable for a smooth experience, while High is much more reasonable.

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

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 3700X scores high in synthetic benchmarks, but the RX 570’s performance percentile is lower. The massive FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K (e.g., from 50.7 to 20.0 at High settings) is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 74.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset. This is the only configuration in the data set that approaches high-refresh-rate territory.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RX 570’s average benchmark score is 30158. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has an average score of 30109, which is a deltaPct of 0.2% higher. This means their overall performance scores are nearly identical, despite the significant generational gap.

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

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1664 out of 1705 tested combos in the game. This places it in the bottom 2.4% of all configurations, indicating a low overall performance level for this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the decisive component in this pairing. It features a Polaris 20 chip based on the GCN 4.0 architecture, built on a 14 nm process. The card has 2048 shading units and is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s limitations become immediately apparent. The transition from High to Ultra settings at any resolution causes a catastrophic performance drop. For instance, at 2560x1440, the average FPS falls from 36.7 on High to 20.9 on Ultra, a 43% reduction. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the RX 570’s 4 GB frame buffer and compute resources. The card's 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is simply not enough to handle the increased geometric and shading complexity of the Ultra preset at higher resolutions. The data clearly shows that the RX 570 is the component that dictates the playable settings and resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions highlights the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings results in a frame rate drop from 50.7 to 36.7, a 27.6% reduction. The subsequent jump to 3840x2160 at High settings halves the performance again to 20.0 FPS, a further 45.5% drop from the 1440p result.

This scaling pattern is a textbook example of pixel-throughput limitations. As the resolution increases, the number of pixels the RX 570 must process grows exponentially. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is also likely exceeded at 4K with High textures, forcing the system to use slower memory paging. The data implies that 1080p is the target resolution for this GPU. The performance at 1440p is borderline, with only the Low preset (49.8 FPS) achieving a consistently playable frame rate. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with even the Low preset only managing an average of 30.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of the system's capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the RX 570 is severely overmatched. The Ultra preset yields an average of just 13.1 FPS, making the game unplayable. Medium and High settings are not much better, with averages of 22.5 and 20.0 FPS, respectively. Only the Low preset approaches a playable state, reaching an average of 30.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains marginal. The Low preset is the most viable option, achieving an average of 49.8 FPS. Medium and High settings deliver averages of 41.1 and 36.7 FPS, which are playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 20.9 FPS, which is too low for a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the combo finds its stride. The Low preset provides an excellent average of 74.4 FPS, allowing for a very smooth experience. The Medium preset follows with a solid 59.8 FPS average. High settings are also playable, with an average of 50.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, brings the frame rate down to a choppy 30.7 FPS average, which is the only major disappointment at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware is at 1920x1080 resolution with the High settings preset. This configuration provides a 50.7 FPS average, which is a good balance between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay.

For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p is the best choice, delivering an average of 74.4 FPS. This is the only setting that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. The Medium preset (59.8 FPS) is also a strong option if a few more visual details are desired without a major performance penalty.

The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely. At 1080p, it only manages a 30.7 FPS average, and the performance degrades rapidly at higher resolutions. The data suggests that the visual improvements from High to Ultra are not worth the massive performance cost on this GPU. At 1440p, only the Low preset is recommended for consistent playability, while 4K should be considered off-limits for this game with this hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides a robust foundation for this system. This 8-core, 16-thread processor is based on the Zen 2 architecture and has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It features a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 3700X performs strongly. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 19087, and its single-core score is 2694. It holds an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, has a nearly identical average score with a deltaPct of -0.1%. This indicates the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU in most scenarios.

However, the game’s performance data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The consistent and steep FPS drops when increasing resolution or settings are classic signs of a GPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 3700X's strong multithreaded performance, evidenced by its 22458 Passmark multithread score, ensures it is unlikely to cause stutters or frame pacing issues. The data implies that upgrading the RX 570 would yield a significant performance increase, while the 3700X would continue to provide a stable platform for years to come.