Greedfall

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 101.1 FPS, which drops to 66.9 FPS at 2560x1440 (a reduction of roughly 34%) and further to 41.1 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 59% drop from the 1080p figure). This scaling behavior is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions, with the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads providing sufficient headroom.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is substantial. At 1080p, Low delivers 139 FPS while Ultra drops to 61.4 FPS—a spread of 77.6 FPS that demonstrates how dramatically Greedfall's visual quality settings impact rendering load. At 1440p, the same spread is 95.5 FPS down to 43.9 FPS, and at 4K it narrows to 59.3 FPS versus 27.4 FPS. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's raw pixel-pushing capability becomes the dominant constraint, making the cost of Ultra settings relatively smaller in absolute FPS terms but still severe in percentage terms.

Interestingly, the Medium preset at 4K (43.3 FPS) barely outperforms High (41.1 FPS), while at 1440p Medium (78.3 FPS) sits between Low and High. At 1080p, Medium (108 FPS) nearly matches High (101.1 FPS) despite presumably lower visual fidelity. The 4K data reveals that even dropping from High to Medium only gains 2.2 FPS, indicating that certain effects or shadow qualities scale non-linearly with resolution. Low settings at 4K (59.3 FPS) remain the only viable option for smooth gameplay at that resolution, and even then, it sits below the 60 FPS threshold.

The RX 6600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for Greedfall's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 27.4 FPS suggests the GPU's 8.928 TFLOPS compute throughput and 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The data shows that players targeting 4K should expect to sacrifice settings aggressively, while 1440p offers a more balanced experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, it delivers 66.9 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. The 1080p results (101.1 FPS at High) are smoother but don't leverage the display resolution as effectively, while 4K requires dropping to Low settings (59.3 FPS) to approach playability.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform across resolutions?

A: Ultra is demanding across the board. At 1080p it produces 61.4 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 43.9 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 27.4 FPS. Only at 1080p does Ultra approach a playable frame rate, and even there it's marginal.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5700's 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock, combined with 8 cores and 16 threads, provide ample headroom. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern, with the RX 6600's performance ceiling determining results.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Medium settings?

A: At 1080p, Low (139 FPS) to Medium (108 FPS) is a 31 FPS difference. At 1440p, the gap is 95.5 FPS to 78.3 FPS (17.2 FPS). At 4K, it's 59.3 FPS to 43.3 FPS (16 FPS). The jump from Low to Medium costs roughly 20-30% performance depending on resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 59.3 FPS. Medium (43.3 FPS) and High (41.1 FPS) are playable but not smooth, while Ultra (27.4 FPS) is not recommended. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-30 FPS measurement in the entire dataset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1393rd out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the benchmark database. This reflects the RX 6600's position as a mainstream GPU (69th percentile among all GPUs) paired with a solid but not top-end CPU (84th percentile among all CPUs).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1393rd out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 18th percentile of all configurations in the database. This ranking is driven more by the GPU than the CPU—the RX 6600 sits at the 69th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5700 is at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's position is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data.

In terms of peer comparisons, the RX 6600's average benchmark score of 25235 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, 0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, -0.2% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, 0.2% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 25120, 0.5% lower. These near-identical scores suggest the RX 6600 is a well-balanced mainstream card, but none of these rivals would dramatically change the Greedfall experience.

The CPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story. The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 27220 is within 1.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043, 0.7% delta), Intel Core i7-12700H (27006, 0.8% delta), Intel Core i7-1370P (26991, 0.8% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26909, 1.2% delta). This clustering means CPU choice among these options would have minimal impact on Greedfall's performance, reinforcing that the GPU dictates the combo's ranking.

At 1080p High, this combo delivers 101.1 FPS, which is solidly playable. The ranking of 1393rd out of 1705 suggests that many combos with higher-end GPUs achieve substantially better frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the RX 6600's limitations become apparent. For a mainstream 1080p or entry-level 1440p setup, this ranking is acceptable; for enthusiasts seeking 4K capability, it falls short.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 139 FPS
• Medium: 108 FPS
• High: 101.1 FPS
• Ultra: 61.4 FPS

At 1080p, the RX 6600 has enough headroom to deliver high frame rates. Low settings produce 139 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most standard monitors. Medium (108 FPS) and High (101.1 FPS) are both excellent for 60 Hz and 144 Hz displays alike. Ultra drops to 61.4 FPS, which is still technically playable but shows the significant cost of maximum settings.

2560x1440:

• Low: 95.5 FPS
• Medium: 78.3 FPS
• High: 66.9 FPS
• Ultra: 43.9 FPS

1440p presents a more balanced picture. Low settings maintain near-100 FPS at 95.5 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play. Medium (78.3 FPS) and High (66.9 FPS) are both smooth for single-player experiences. Ultra (43.9 FPS) dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a poor choice for this resolution unless the player prioritizes visuals over smoothness.

3840x2160:

• Low: 59.3 FPS
• Medium: 43.3 FPS
• High: 41.1 FPS
• Ultra: 27.4 FPS

4K is where the RX 6600's limits are exposed. Only Low settings approach 60 FPS at 59.3 FPS. Medium (43.3 FPS) and High (41.1 FPS) are nearly identical, indicating a bottleneck in specific rendering paths. Ultra (27.4 FPS) is the worst result in the dataset and is not recommended for any serious gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, provide strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 2916 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 20655 in multi-core, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3296 and multithread score of 24303.

For Greedfall, the data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable GPU-bound curve—as resolution increases, FPS drops proportionally, which would not happen if the CPU were the bottleneck. At 1080p Low (139 FPS), the CPU is likely approaching its per-core limit, but even then, the 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock handle the game's logic without issue.

The CPU's 3DMark results reinforce its capability: 901 in single-thread, 1762 in 2-thread, 3382 in 4-thread, 5585 in 8-thread, and 6617 in max-thread tests. These scores indicate strong scaling across thread counts, which benefits games that utilize multiple cores. Greedfall, as an Action RPG, likely benefits from the 8-core configuration, but the benchmark data shows that GPU choice matters more for overall frame rates.

With a TDP of 65 W and support for DDR4 memory at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, the Ryzen 7 5700 is an efficient pairing for the RX 6600. The PCIe Gen 3 interface (20 lanes) is sufficient for this GPU, which uses PCIe 4.0 x8—backward compatibility means no meaningful performance loss. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a solid mid-range to upper-mid-range part that won't hold back the RX 6600 in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the data supports using High settings (101.1 FPS) as the default choice. It delivers over 100 FPS while maintaining good visual quality. Medium (108 FPS) is marginally faster but not worth the visual compromise. Ultra (61.4 FPS) is viable for players who prioritize image quality, but the 40 FPS penalty versus High suggests it's not an efficient trade. Low (139 FPS) is overkill for most displays and should only be used for competitive play at very high refresh rates.

At 1440p, High settings (66.9 FPS) provide the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. Medium (78.3 FPS) offers a 11.4 FPS boost with modest visual cuts, making it a good alternative for players who want extra headroom. Low (95.5 FPS) is excellent for high-refresh 1440p monitors but sacrifices too much visual quality for most players. Ultra (43.9 FPS) is not recommended due to the sub-60 FPS performance.

For 4K, Low settings (59.3 FPS) are the only viable option, and even then, it barely hits 60 FPS. Players with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. Medium (43.3 FPS) and High (41.1 FPS) are too close in performance to justify the settings change, while Ultra (27.4 FPS) is unplayable in action sequences.

Overall, the recommended presets are: 1080p High, 1440p High (with Medium as a fallback), and 4K Low (with the caveat that 1440p is a better experience). The RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested presets, but the GPU's compute throughput limits high-resolution Ultra settings. Players should target 60 FPS as the minimum acceptable frame rate, which means 4K High and Ultra are off the table for this combo.