Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing in Greedfall produces a distinct performance profile that shifts decisively based on resolution and preset. The measured data reveals a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but one that becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs. This analysis breaks down the component roles, scaling behavior, and provides specific settings guidance based strictly on the measured frames per second (FPS) data.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename). It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This configuration places it in the 78th percentile versus all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25,517.

In synthetic testing, the processor shows strong scaling from single-thread to multi-thread workloads. Its 3DMark scores progress from 901 (single-thread) and 1,762 (2-threads) up to 6,617 at max threads, indicating that the core count is effectively utilized when all 16 threads are active. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: a multi-core score of 20,655 versus a single-core score of 2,916. The gap between these figures suggests that the CPU's aggregate throughput is roughly seven times its single-thread performance, which is typical for an 8-core/16-thread part.

For Greedfall, an Action RPG, the CPU's role in the measured FPS is most apparent at 1080p with lower settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 167 FPS average. This is the highest measured result across all configurations, and it suggests that at this setting, the processor is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than the graphics card can render at higher presets. The CPU's 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's logical tasks, as evidenced by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,628, which is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 6,617. In games that scale well with multi-threading, this near-flat scaling curve means there is no sudden performance cliff when additional background tasks or game logic threads are added.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700 sits within a tight performance band. Its average score of 25,517 is virtually identical to the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,530, delta -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25,550, delta -0.1%). It edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.1% (25,485) and trails the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U by 0.3% (25,446). This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo; its performance is essentially at parity with a range of other mid-range parts. Consequently, the measured FPS differences between presets in Greedfall are far more attributable to the GPU than to the CPU.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture (Navi 44 chip) using a 4 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. Its memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU includes 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 28 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate is 334.9 GTexel/s, delivering 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU ranks in the 59th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16,014. In DirectX 12 synthetic testing, it scores 3,322 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, and its PassMark G3D score is 17,631. These figures position it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which has an average score of 16,129 (delta -0.7%), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15,852 (delta 1%). This suggests the RX 9060 is a solid mid-range performer, but its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are potential constraints at higher resolutions.

In Greedfall, the GPU's limitations become evident in the resolution scaling. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 119 FPS. Dropping to Low settings at the same resolution yields 167 FPS, which is a 40% increase. This substantial jump indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p; reducing graphical load directly translates to higher frame rates. The memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s appears adequate for 1080p, but the 8 GB frame buffer becomes a concern at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 31 FPS. The combination of 64 ROPs and the relatively narrow memory bus likely contributes to the steep performance drop at 2160p, as the GPU struggles to maintain fill rates and memory throughput at that resolution.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 119 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p, a 30% reduction, and then to 49 at 4K, a further 41% reduction from 1440p. This scaling curve is steep, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, as the graphical workload increases would not impact frame rates if the processor were maxed out first.

The Low settings data reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 167 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 116 FPS (a 31% reduction), and at 4K Low, it falls to 69 FPS (a 41% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across High and Low settings suggests that the GPU's rendering capabilities, rather than the CPU's logical processing, are the deciding factor. The Ryzen 7 5700's strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655, is sufficient to keep up with the game's demands even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 167 FPS.

The Ultra preset scaling is even more dramatic. From 1080p Ultra at 76 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 53 FPS (a 30% drop), and then to 4K Ultra at 31 FPS (a 42% drop from 1440p). This pattern indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are strained progressively harder as pixel count increases. The 8 GB VRAM may also be a factor at 4K Ultra, as the game's textures and effects could approach or exceed this capacity, causing additional slowdowns beyond raw compute limitations.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Greedfall, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1,672 out of 2,938 combos. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 43% of combinations tested perform worse, and 57% perform better.

This mid-pack ranking aligns with the individual component percentiles. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU's 59th percentile, which suggests that the GPU is holding back the combo relative to what the processor could support. The rank of 1,672 out of 2,938 is consistent with a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor; if the pairing were CPU-bound, the combo would likely rank lower, as the GPU would be waiting on the processor.

The measured FPS data supports this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 167 FPS, which is a high refresh rate that many monitors cannot display. However, at 4K Ultra, it drops to 31 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth. The combo's ranking reflects this wide performance envelope: it is neither a top-tier 4K system nor a low-end 1080p machine, but rather a versatile mid-range setup that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, with 4K being a stretch.

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

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Greedfall?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 167, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 31, which is the lowest measured result across all configurations.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested combinations in the game?

A: The combo ranks 1,672 out of 2,938 total tested combinations, placing it roughly in the middle of the pack.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile (average benchmark score 25,517), while the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile (average benchmark score 16,014). The FPS drops sharply as resolution increases, consistent with GPU limitation.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 91, with a minimum of 77 and a maximum of 105.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16,014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129), and 1% higher than both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15,852).

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

The complete measured FPS dataset for Greedfall is as follows, organized by resolution and settings:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 167 average FPS
• Medium: 131 average FPS (minimum 112, maximum 151)
• High: 119 average FPS
• Ultra: 76 average FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 116 average FPS
• Medium: 91 average FPS (minimum 77, maximum 105)
• High: 83 average FPS
• Ultra: 53 average FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 69 average FPS
• Medium: 54 average FPS (minimum 46, maximum 62)
• High: 49 average FPS
• Ultra: 31 average FPS

Analyzing this data, the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent. At 1080p, the drop from Low (167 FPS) to Ultra (76 FPS) is 91 FPS, a 54% reduction. At 1440p, the drop from Low (116 FPS) to Ultra (53 FPS) is 63 FPS, also a 54% reduction. At 4K, the drop from Low (69 FPS) to Ultra (31 FPS) is 38 FPS, a 55% reduction. This near-identical percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the graphical settings have a multiplicative effect on performance, regardless of the base resolution.

The Medium settings data provides the only measured minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 112 FPS and the maximum is 151 FPS, showing a 39 FPS range. At 1440p Medium, the range is 77 to 105 FPS (28 FPS range). At 4K Medium, the range is 46 to 62 FPS (16 FPS range). The decreasing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's workload becomes more uniform, with less variance in frame times as it becomes more consistently saturated.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 119 FPS average is the strongest recommendation. It provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold while retaining visual quality. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is still playable and offers the highest visual fidelity, but the 36% drop from High to Ultra (119 to 76 FPS) may not justify the graphical improvements for all users. The Medium preset at 131 FPS is an option for those prioritizing maximum smoothness, but High offers a better balance of quality and performance.

At 1440p, the High preset at 83 FPS is the best choice for most users. It maintains a frame rate that exceeds 60 FPS, providing a fluid experience on standard 60 Hz monitors and remaining playable on 144 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 91 FPS offers a slight performance boost (10% higher) with a modest reduction in visual quality, which could be preferable for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 53 FPS falls below 60 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stuttering for some users; it is only recommended for those with adaptive sync displays who prioritize visuals over smoothness.

For 4K resolution, the data shows a more challenging situation. The Low preset at 69 FPS is the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay at 2160p. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is close to 60 FPS and may be acceptable with adaptive sync, but it risks occasional dips (the measured minimum is 46 FPS). The High preset at 49 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are both below the smooth threshold and are not recommended unless the user is willing to accept reduced frame rates for higher fidelity.

In summary, the combo delivers its best experience at 1080p High (119 FPS) or 1440p High (83 FPS). For 4K, users should stick to Low settings (69 FPS) to maintain playable frame rates. The Ultra preset is generally not recommended at any resolution due to the significant performance cost relative to High.