Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released on 2019-09-09, presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing. The benchmark data shows this combination holds a specific position within the broader test database, ranking 1705 out of 3703 total tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all system pairings tested. This analysis examines how the 8-core CPU and RDNA 2.0 GPU interact across resolutions and settings to produce the measured frames per second.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, using TSMC's 7 nm process node. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz that boosts up to 4.60 GHz. The processor draws a 65 W TDP and fits into the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 pool. Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, delivering 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, with ECC support enabled.

Synthetic benchmark scores paint a picture of a strong mid-range performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 suggest solid all-around capability. Geekbench results show 9959 multi-core and 1907 single-core. PassMark's multithread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 further confirm this positioning. The CPU's percentile vs. all CPUs is 78, which means it outperforms 78% of all processors in the database.

In Greedfall, this CPU's role is less about raw throughput and more about maintaining consistent frame delivery. The game is not heavily threaded, but the 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures background tasks and game logic never starve the render pipeline. The measured FPS data shows the CPU is rarely the bottleneck, even at 1080p where GPU load is highest. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the combo hits 191 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can feed frames faster than most displays can refresh.

The 3DMark thread scaling results offer insight into how this CPU behaves under varying loads. The 16-thread score of 6628 drops to 5585 for 8 threads, 3382 for 4 threads, and 1762 for 2 threads. Single-thread score is 901. The efficiency of the Zen 3 architecture means even lightly threaded games like Greedfall benefit from the high boost clock and strong single-core performance. The nearest rival comparison shows the Ryzen 7 5700 within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U and within 0.1% of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, indicating the CPU's average benchmark score of 25517 is tightly clustered with its competitors.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 25517 is 0.1% lower than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER's 25530, and 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U's 25485. It also trails the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H by 0.1% (25550) while leading the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U by 0.3% (25446).

Q: What is the best FPS result for this combo at 4K resolution?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is achieved with Low settings, delivering 79 FPS. Medium settings produce 62 FPS with a range of 53 to 71, High settings yield 56 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1705 out of 3703 total tested combinations, placing it in the 46th percentile of all system pairings in the database.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the largest FPS delta between settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 104 FPS. Low averages 191 FPS, while Ultra averages 87 FPS. Medium sits at 150 FPS, and High at 136 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking on compatible AM4 motherboards. This is consistent with the Ryzen 7 5700's positioning as a desktop processor.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT achieves a rank of 1705 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it just below the median of all system pairings, which is notable given the hardware specifications. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking suggests it is capable, but the GPU's 71st percentile indicates the graphics card may be the limiting factor in this pairing.

The rank becomes more interesting when considering the GPU's nearest rivals. The RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 26011 is 0.5% above the AMD Radeon R9 M395X's 25891, 0.6% above the AMD FirePro W7100's 25856, and 0.7% above the AMD FirePro D700's 25842. It leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 1.1% (25740). These are not direct competitors in gaming, but the percentile positioning suggests the RX 6750 XT sits in a crowded field.

The combo rank of 1705/3703 reflects the measured data, which shows strong 1080p performance but diminishing returns at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS pulls the overall ranking down, despite the excellent 1080p Low result of 191 FPS. This pattern suggests the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for medium or low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 191 FPS on Low, 150 FPS on Medium (with a range of 128 to 173), 136 FPS on High, and 87 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate excellent 1080p performance, with even Ultra settings maintaining playable frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results show a predictable decline. Low settings average 132 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS (range 88 to 120), High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS. The 1440p results remain strong, particularly at Medium and High settings where the game is highly playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance gap widens significantly. Low settings maintain 79 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS (range 53 to 71), High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for smooth gameplay, while Medium and Low remain viable.

The FPS ranges at Medium settings provide additional context. At 1080p, the range is 128 to 173, a spread of 45 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 88 to 120, a 32 FPS spread. At 4K, the range is 53 to 71, an 18 FPS spread. This tightening range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, reducing frame time variance.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the bottleneck. At High settings, the drop from 136 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 1440p represents a 31% decrease, and further to 56 FPS at 4K represents a 59% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where pixel count increases dramatically faster than the GPU's fill rate.

The Low settings data tells a similar story. The 191 FPS at 1080p drops to 132 FPS at 1440p (31% decrease) and 79 FPS at 4K (59% decrease). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest the CPU is not the limiting factor, as a CPU bottleneck would show less scaling at lower settings where the GPU has more headroom.

The Medium settings range data provides additional insight. At 1080p, the range of 128-173 FPS indicates some frame time variance, which could be CPU-related. At 4K, the range narrows to 53-71 FPS, suggesting the GPU is consistently saturated. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS confirms this, as the GPU simply cannot maintain higher frame rates at that resolution and quality level.

The resolution scaling data indicates the RX 6750 XT is the primary constraint at 1440p and above, while the Ryzen 7 5700 provides ample CPU headroom. At 1080p, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and PassMark single-thread score of 3296 suggest it can handle the game's logic without bottlenecking the GPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 150 FPS average, which exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, Medium averages 104 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with room for occasional dips. At 4K, Medium maintains 62 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for most displays.

The Medium settings range data supports this recommendation. At 1080p, the range of 128-173 FPS shows the combo can handle demanding scenes without dropping below 120 FPS. At 1440p, the range of 88-120 FPS keeps frame times consistent enough for a good experience. At 4K, the range of 53-71 FPS shows occasional dips below 60, but these are likely brief and acceptable for most players.

High settings are a viable alternative for players prioritizing visual fidelity. At 1080p, High averages 136 FPS, still well above playable thresholds. At 1440p, High averages 94 FPS, which is smooth but with less headroom. At 4K, High drops to 56 FPS, which may be acceptable for some players but is below the 60 FPS target.

Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p gaming, where the 87 FPS average is playable. At 1440p, Ultra's 60 FPS is borderline, and at 4K, the 36 FPS result is below acceptable thresholds for most players. Low settings are unnecessary at 1080p and 1440p given the strong Medium performance, but they become relevant at 4K where the 79 FPS result is the best available.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 ray tracing cores. The GPU's base clock runs at 2150 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz, effective 18 Gbps.

The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is more than sufficient for Greedfall, which is not a VRAM-intensive title. The game's 2019 release date means it was designed for GPUs with less memory, so the 12 GB buffer never becomes a limiting factor in the measured results.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial. It delivers 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 26.62 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 166.4 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 416.0 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to strong rasterization performance, which is what Greedfall primarily relies on given its lack of ray tracing requirements.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a percentile of 71 vs. all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 and PassMark G3D score of 20700 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 16360 and Vulkan score of 98089 suggest strong compute capability, though these are less relevant for Greedfall's DirectX-based rendering.

The GPU's power requirements are modest at 250 W TDP, with a suggested 600 W PSU. The 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power connectors and dual-slot design make it compatible with most mid-range cases. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's data transfers.

The measured FPS results align with the GPU's specifications. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS reflects the GPU's fill rate limits at 3840x2160 with maxed settings. The 1080p Low result of 191 FPS demonstrates the GPU's ability to push high frame rates when pixel count is lower. The GPU is the clear bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid limiting performance at 1080p.