Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable, but not exceptional, experience in Greedfall. The measured data places this combination in the lower-middle tier of tested hardware, with a clear performance ceiling defined by the graphics card. The benchmark results show a system capable of smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay, but one that struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a steep performance cost as resolution increases, clearly identifying the GPU as the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 104.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same preset drops the average to 72.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 31%. The jump to 3840x2160 is even more punishing, with the average falling to 46.2 FPS, which is just 44% of the 1080p performance.

This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the RX 5700 XT is likely pushing against its limits, but the CPU is still able to feed it enough data. As resolution climbs, the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth demands on the GPU increase disproportionately, causing the frame rate to plummet. The Ultra preset amplifies this effect; the 4K Ultra average of 28.9 FPS is barely half of the 1440p Ultra result of 47.6 FPS. The data strongly suggests that the 8 GB of VRAM and the RDNA 1.0 architecture of the RX 5700 XT are the limiting factors at higher resolutions, rather than the Ryzen 7 5700's processing power.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides a solid foundation for this game, but its role is secondary to the GPU in these results. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU has ample multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655. This places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs tested, making it a capable partner for a mid-range graphics card.

In Greedfall, an Action RPG, the game logic, AI, and physics are typically spread across multiple threads. The Ryzen 7 5700's 16 threads are more than sufficient to handle these tasks, ensuring that it does not become the bottleneck in most scenes. The single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 2916, is also respectable. This ensures that the primary game thread, which handles input and core simulation, can run efficiently. The data shows that when the resolution is lowered to 1080p Low, the average frame rate jumps to 149.3 FPS. This high ceiling indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than the graphics card can render at higher settings, confirming that the processor is not the limiting component in this pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the dominant factor in this combo's performance. Its specifications, including 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit memory bus providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, are the primary determinants of frame rates. The GPU's 2560 shading units and boost clock of 1905 MHz allow for strong performance at lower resolutions, but its RDNA 1.0 architecture shows its age at higher workloads.

The benchmark results reveal a clear VRAM and compute limitation. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 28.9, which is a demanding scenario for an 8 GB card. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is a 17.3 FPS reduction, while the same setting change at 1080p only costs 36.2 FPS (from 104.7 to 68.5). This disproportionate penalty at higher resolutions points to the GPU running out of memory or hitting its raw compute ceiling. The GPU's average benchmark score of 24731 places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile and the Intel Arc A350M. These are not top-tier desktop parts, reinforcing that the RX 5700 XT is a mid-range performer that struggles with the most demanding settings in modern games.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1303 out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 76th percentile of all configurations, meaning a significant number of other pairings deliver higher frame rates. While the ranking is not high in absolute terms, it is important to consider that this includes all combinations of CPUs and GPUs, many of which feature far more powerful and expensive components.

The combo's performance is consistent with its individual parts. The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 27220 is nearly identical to that of the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27043, a deltaPct of just 0.7%. This indicates that the CPU is performing as expected for its class. Similarly, the RX 5700 XT's average score of 24731 is on par with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, which scores 24519, a deltaPct of 0.9%. The data shows that this combo is a balanced pairing of solid mid-range components, but it is not positioned to compete with high-end systems in the overall ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 149.3 FPS on Low, 115.9 FPS on Medium, 104.7 FPS on High, and 68.5 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that 1080p gaming is a strong suit for this system, with all but the Ultra preset providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 103.2 FPS on Low, 81.2 FPS on Medium, 72.6 FPS on High, and 47.6 FPS on Ultra. At this resolution, the system remains very capable, though the Ultra preset drops below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a clear progression of performance loss as settings are increased, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening from 80.8 FPS at 1080p to 55.6 FPS at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, performance takes a significant hit. The averages are 60.3 FPS on Low, 49.2 FPS on Medium, 46.2 FPS on High, and 28.9 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS, and the Ultra setting produces a stuttery, unplayable experience. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable with significant compromises to visual quality.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance is achieved with the High preset at 1440p. This configuration produces an average of 72.6 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience in an action RPG. The visual improvement from Medium to High is generally noticeable, and the frame rate cost is acceptable.

For players with a 1080p display, the High preset is also the best choice, delivering 104.7 FPS. This offers a high level of detail without sacrificing smoothness. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with an average of 68.5 FPS, is also viable, but the performance drop from High is substantial for what is often a marginal visual gain.

At 4K, the data suggests that the Medium preset, with an average of 49.2 FPS, is the maximum settings level that provides a somewhat playable experience, though it falls short of the 60 FPS ideal. The High preset at 46.2 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 28.9 FPS should be avoided. The Low preset at 4K is the only one that hits 60 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for most players. The measured data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the High preset offering the best experience.