Greedfall

Greedfall is a 2019 Action RPG that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the settings and resolution chosen. For this analysis, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. The benchmark data shows this combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K. The CPU provides a strong foundation of eight cores and 16 threads, while the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and Pascal architecture become the primary limiters at higher resolutions. The overall ranking for this combo is 3062 out of 3703 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest option. At High settings, the average FPS is 89, and at Low settings it reaches 125. At 2560x1440, High settings still deliver a smooth 62 FPS, but 3840x2160 drops to 37 FPS on High, which is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced action.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with an average score of 25550, which is just 0.1% higher. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is 0.1% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 0.3% faster.

Q: Is the GTX 1070 holding back the Ryzen 7 5700?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 9780, ranking at the 47th percentile. Its nearest rival is the AMD FirePro W5000 with a score of 9803, which is 0.2% higher. The GTX 1070 is a mid-range card from 2016, and its performance in Greedfall suggests it is the bottleneck at 4K, where FPS drops significantly.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 68, with a minimum of 58 and a maximum of 78. This indicates a playable experience with some headroom for dips during intense scenes.

Q: Does the CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache matter for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has 16 MB of L3 cache, which is part of its Zen 3 architecture. The benchmark results show solid multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655. For Greedfall, the eight cores and 16 threads provide enough processing power to avoid CPU-related stutters at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the combo rank overall?

A: The combo ranks 3062 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 17% of all combos, which reflects the aging GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions, despite the capable CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with a 16 nm process node. It has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz. Memory runs at 2002 MHz, or 8 Gbps effective. These specifications are from 2016, and the card is end-of-life, but it still delivers playable results in Greedfall.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the GTX 1070 keeps up with the CPU, achieving 89 FPS on High settings. At 2560x1440, the average FPS on High drops to 62, which is still respectable. However, at 3840x2160, the card’s 8 GB of VRAM and 1920 shading units are insufficient for Ultra settings, resulting in just 23 FPS. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 6.463 TFLOPS, and its texture rate is 202.0 GTexel/s, which are moderate by modern standards.

The VRAM capacity is a key factor. At 4K with High settings, the card uses its memory effectively, but the pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s becomes a bottleneck. The GTX 1070’s percentile ranking of 47 means it sits just below the median GPU, and its nearest rivals are professional or older workstation cards like the AMD FirePro W5000 and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M. This indicates the GTX 1070 is not a high-end part today, but it can still handle Greedfall at lower resolutions without issues.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 125 FPS. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, this drops to 86 FPS, a 31% reduction. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS falls to 52, which is a further 40% drop from 1440p. This scaling is typical of a GPU-limited scenario at higher resolutions.

For High settings, the progression is 89 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 30%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 40%. This suggests that the GTX 1070 is the primary limiting component as resolution increases, because the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution.

The data also reveals that settings have a significant impact at 4K. The difference between Low (52 FPS) and Ultra (23 FPS) at 3840x2160 is 126%, which is a massive performance swing. At 1080p, the same settings range from 125 FPS on Low to 57 FPS on Ultra, a 119% difference. This indicates that the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are stretched thin at 4K, making settings adjustments more impactful at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this configuration is 3062 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the 17th percentile, meaning only 17% of tested combos perform worse. The ranking reflects the GTX 1070’s age and its position at the 47th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, in contrast, is at the 78th percentile, so the pairing is unbalanced.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25517 is close to its rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 (0.1% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U at 25446 (0.3% slower). This shows the Ryzen 7 5700 is a consistent performer. The GPU’s score of 9780 is just 0.2% below the AMD FirePro W5000, indicating the GTX 1070 is not far off from its immediate peers.

In the context of Greedfall, this combo is adequate for 1080p gaming but falls short at 4K. The rank of 3062 suggests that many other combos offer better performance, likely due to newer GPUs with higher memory bandwidth and more shading units. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as its multi-threaded scores are strong, but the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 256-bit bus limit the overall experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4. It has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The process node is 7 nm from TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9959. The single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916. This is important because Greedfall, like many Action RPGs, benefits from high single-thread performance for AI and physics.

The CPU’s memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is sufficient for the game’s data streaming needs. The CPU’s percentile rank of 78 indicates it is above average, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its score, showing it is a stable performer.

At 1080p, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The data shows 125 FPS on Low settings, which is well above the GPU’s capabilities. Even at 4K, the CPU does not appear to limit performance, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU scaling. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 16 threads ensure that background tasks do not interfere with gameplay, making it a good match for this GPU at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data in Greedfall covers three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings average 125 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 113, High averages 89 FPS, and Ultra averages 57 FPS. This shows a smooth progression, with a 45% drop from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 86 on Low, 68 on Medium (with a minimum of 58 and maximum of 78), 62 on High, and 39 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 55%, which is steeper than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is under more stress.

At 3840x2160, the results are 52 FPS on Low, 40 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 47), 37 FPS on High, and 23 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 56%, similar to 1440p. However, the absolute numbers are much lower, with even Low settings failing to reach 60 FPS.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the most detailed data, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded. At 1080p, the range is 83 to 113 FPS, which is a 36% variation. At 1440p, the range is 58 to 78 FPS, a 34% variation. At 4K, the range is 34 to 47 FPS, a 38% variation. This consistency suggests the performance is stable, with no major stutters.

For a target of 60 FPS, the combo achieves it at 1080p on all settings except Ultra (57 FPS). At 1440p, only Low (86 FPS) and Medium (68 FPS) reach the target, while High falls short at 62 FPS. At 4K, no settings reach 60 FPS, with Low being the closest at 52 FPS. This data indicates the GTX 1070 is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being possible at lower settings.