Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing delivers a highly capable Greedfall experience, with the data showing that 1080p and 1440p gaming are entirely comfortable, while 4K requires preset adjustments for smooth play. The combination of an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor and a 12 GB RDNA 2 graphics card places this system in the 52nd percentile of all tested combos for this title, ranking 1938th out of 3703. Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, but the CPU provides sufficient headroom to prevent bottlenecks at lower settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are the strongest resolutions, with High settings delivering 130 FPS and 90 FPS respectively. At 4K, the average frame rate drops to 54 FPS on High, making 1440p the optimal balance for high refresh rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 25,517 in average benchmarks, placing it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U. It trails the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H by 0.1%, making performance virtually identical across this group.

Q: Is the RX 6700 XT a strong performer relative to other GPUs?

A: The RX 6700 XT holds the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,425. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, scores 27,435, showing a negligible 0.0% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is only 0.5% faster.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 99 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 84 FPS and 114 FPS. This provides a smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM of the RX 6700 XT make a difference in Greedfall?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6 memory with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU can handle the game's texture loads at all tested settings. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, where frame rates drop to 34 FPS, the memory capacity is not the limiting factor—the GPU's compute performance is.

Q: How does this combo rank overall for Greedfall?

A: This pairing ranks 1938th out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it just above the median. This suggests the system is in the middle of the pack, with the CPU and GPU providing balanced performance for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to Greedfall, a configuration that is well-suited for the game's Action RPG demands. Based on the Zen 3 architecture and built on a 7 nm process, this processor operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide the data throughput needed for complex game logic and AI routines.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities, scoring 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8,675 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. The single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,916, which is critical for games that rely on a primary simulation thread. The 3DMark results show a clear scaling pattern: 1,762 for 2 threads, 3,382 for 4 threads, 5,585 for 8 threads, and 6,617 for max threads, indicating that Greedfall can effectively utilize up to 8 cores before diminishing returns set in.

The measured FPS results at 1080p demonstrate that the CPU is not a bottleneck. At Low settings, where the GPU load is reduced, the system hits 182 FPS, which is 52 FPS higher than High settings. This indicates that the CPU can feed frames well beyond what the GPU can render at higher quality presets. The passmark multi-thread score of 24,303 and the 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirm that the Ryzen 7 5700 has sufficient processing power for this game. The data suggests that the CPU's 16 threads are more than adequate for Greedfall's AI and physics calculations, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the performance driver in this pairing, and its specifications explain the observed frame rates. Built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, this GPU features 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's asset streaming at all resolutions tested.

The GPU's clock speeds are notably high, with a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. This results in a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s, along with 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. These specifications translate directly into the measured FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is pushed to its limits, producing only 34 FPS, which shows that the 13.21 TFLOPS are insufficient for the highest settings at that resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. With a passmark G3D score of 19,786 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,435, the RX 6700 XT performs on par with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which scores 27,435 on average. The 72nd percentile ranking places it above the majority of GPUs, but the data shows that Greedfall's Ultra preset at 4K demands more compute power than this card can deliver. The 230 W TDP and dual-slot cooler design suggest the card is engineered for sustained gaming loads, and the measured results confirm it can maintain playable frame rates up to 1440p High without issue.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent results: 182 FPS on Low, 143 FPS on Medium, and 130 FPS on High. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 83 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a significant 47 FPS reduction from High. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. Low settings produce 126 FPS, Medium achieves 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 114 FPS, and High delivers 90 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 57 FPS, which is the first point where the experience approaches the 60 FPS threshold. This 33 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1440p highlights the significant cost of the Ultra preset's additional effects.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings yield 75 FPS, Medium produces 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 68 FPS, and High drops to 54 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding configuration tested, resulting in just 34 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: each step up in resolution costs roughly 30-40% of the frame rate at equivalent settings, while each step up in quality from Low to High costs a similar percentage at the same resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K reveals important characteristics about this system's balance. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 182 at 1080p to 126 at 1440p, a 30.8% reduction, and then to 75 at 4K, a 40.5% further reduction. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the number of pixels increases by 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p and by 4x from 1080p to 4K.

At High settings, the scaling is more moderate: 130 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 30.8%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 40.0%. This shows that the GPU's compute units are being saturated as resolution increases, and the frame rate is not scaling linearly with pixel count. The fact that 4K High produces 54 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target, suggests that the RX 6700 XT's 13.21 TFLOPS are insufficient for 4K gaming at higher presets.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 83 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop of 40.4% is the largest percentage decrease across all settings, confirming that the Ultra preset's effects are particularly demanding on the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading units. The data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound scenarios, and the Ryzen 7 5700's 3DMark max thread score of 6,617 suggests it can maintain frame delivery well above what the GPU can render at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 130 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset's 83 FPS represents a 36% reduction for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. For players seeking maximum smoothness, the Medium preset at 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS ensures no frame drops below the 120 Hz threshold.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 90 FPS is the recommended choice. This provides a fluid experience for most displays, while the Medium preset at 99 FPS offers a slight performance buffer. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is borderline, and the data suggests that the visual fidelity gains do not justify the 33 FPS loss compared to High. The minimum frame rate of 84 FPS on Medium ensures consistent performance, making it the safest choice for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 75 FPS is the only configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is playable but may exhibit occasional dips to 50 FPS, while High at 54 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming requires dropping to Low or Medium settings to maintain playability, and even then, the frame rates are significantly lower than what is achievable at 1440p. For the best overall experience, 1440p High delivers 90 FPS and represents the sweet spot for this hardware combination in Greedfall.