Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data shows a steep performance cliff at 4K, particularly when pushing beyond Medium settings. This combination lands in the 51st percentile of all tested system combos for this title, making it a predictable mid-pack performer with clear strengths and limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling curve, with the most dramatic drop occurring between 1440p and 4K. At High settings, average frame rates fall from 137 FPS at 1080p to 90.3 FPS at 1440p, a 34% reduction, then plummet to 53 FPS at 4K, another 41% cut. This pattern indicates the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 3840x2160 resolution pushes the GPU's fill rate and memory subsystem to its limits.

The scaling behavior shifts noticeably when comparing Low to Ultra presets. At Low settings, the frame rate only drops from 187.4 FPS at 1080p to 131.2 FPS at 1440p (30% reduction), and then to 79.2 FPS at 4K (40% reduction). This shows that even at minimal graphical load, the 4K resolution imposes a hard ceiling around 80 FPS. At Ultra settings, the story is more severe: 89 FPS at 1080p falls to 61.2 FPS at 1440p (31% drop), and then collapses to 34 FPS at 4K (44% drop). The Ultra preset at 4K produces less than half the frame rate of the same preset at 1080p, clearly identifying the GPU as the limiting component across all tested configurations.

The resolution scaling data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are not the bottleneck at 4K. The consistent 30-45% FPS drops between each resolution step align with GPU workload scaling, not CPU limitations. However, at 1080p Low settings, the 187.4 FPS result approaches what the CPU can feed, indicating that the processor's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 901) begins to matter at very high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 872nd out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it just past the midpoint of the database. The percentile position (51st) means roughly half of all tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title, which is expected given the RTX 3060 Ti's position in the GPU hierarchy. The GPU holds the 69th percentile among all GPUs tested, suggesting that the combo's ranking is dragged down by the CPU pairing rather than the graphics card alone.

The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to this ranking. It sits within 1.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K, Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Core i7-1370P, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 in average benchmark scores. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking across all processors indicates it is a capable partner, but the 0.7% lead over the i9-9900K and 0.8% lead over the i7-12700H are negligible in real-world gaming. The combo's mid-pack ranking in Greedfall reflects that the RTX 3060 Ti, while solid, does not have enough headroom to boost this pairing into the upper tiers.

The deltaPct values show that the CPU is competitive with its direct rivals, but the GPU's nearest competitors tell a different story. The RTX 3060 Ti sits within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, RX 6600, Radeon 890M, and RX 580 2048SP in average scores, yet its 69th percentile ranking means it trails the majority of GPUs in the database. This combination's 872nd place finish out of 1,705 systems is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-pack positioning.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti's specifications directly explain the measured performance in Greedfall. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes strained at 4K. The 53 FPS average at 4K High and 34 FPS at 4K Ultra indicate memory bandwidth limitations, as the card's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 compute is sufficient for the game's geometry and effects at lower resolutions.

The clock speeds of 1410 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost provide the card with a 133.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate. These figures explain why the card scales well from 1080p to 1440p but struggles at 4K, where the pixel throughput requirement quadruples compared to 1080p. The 80 ROPs and 152 TMUs are well-balanced for a card in this class, but the 4K Ultra preset's 34 FPS result shows that the architecture cannot maintain playable frame rates at maximum settings in this resolution.

The GPU's 69th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 25,120 place it in the mid-range tier, consistent with its measured Greedfall performance. The card's 8 GB memory capacity is a notable constraint at 4K, where texture-heavy scenes in an Action RPG like Greedfall can exceed this allocation. The measured data shows a 41% FPS drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings, a pattern consistent with memory bandwidth saturation rather than compute limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers excellent performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 187.4 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings achieve 150.6 FPS, High settings reach 137 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a strong 89 FPS. These results indicate that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU work well together, with no single component creating a significant bottleneck.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings average 131.2 FPS, Medium hits 100.5 FPS, and High achieves 90.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 61.2 FPS, which is still smooth for most gamers but represents a 31% reduction from the High preset. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 53% FPS reduction, from 131.2 to 61.2, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects and shadow quality impose a heavy cost on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the limitations become apparent. Low settings average 79.2 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for competitive play. Medium settings drop to 59.2 FPS, High falls to 53 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34 FPS. The 4K results show that only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset's 34 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in an action RPG. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combination requires sacrificing graphical fidelity to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this setup run Greedfall at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, where the measured average is 79.2 FPS. Medium settings drop to 59.2 FPS, which barely misses the 60 FPS target, while High and Ultra average 53 FPS and 34 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo?

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At High settings, the combination averages 90.3 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 61.2 FPS. This provides a balance between visual quality and smooth performance that 4K cannot deliver.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 leads the Intel Core i9-9900K by 0.7%, the Intel Core i7-12700H by 0.8%, and the Intel Core i7-1370P by 0.8% in average benchmark scores. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 1.2%.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Greedfall?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the 8 GB memory is adequate, as shown by the strong frame rates. At 4K, the significant FPS drops across all settings suggest memory bandwidth and capacity become limiting factors.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 137 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for the game's action combat and exploration.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Greedfall?

A: It ranks 872nd out of 1,705 tested combinations, placing it in the 51st percentile. This is a mid-pack result, consistent with the GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p, the Ultra preset at 89 FPS is the clear choice. The combination delivers a fully smooth experience at maximum settings, and the 89 FPS average provides ample headroom for demanding scenes. If you prefer maximum frame rates, the High preset at 137 FPS is also excellent, but the visual gains from Ultra justify the 35% FPS reduction.

At 1440p, the High preset offers the best experience. The 90.3 FPS average is smooth, and the visual quality is close to Ultra. The Ultra preset's 61.2 FPS is still playable, but the 32% FPS drop compared to High makes High the practical recommendation for maintaining consistent performance. Medium at 100.5 FPS is a viable alternative if you prioritize frame rate over visual detail.

For 4K, the Low preset is the only configuration that maintains playable performance, averaging 79.2 FPS. Medium at 59.2 FPS is borderline, but in an action RPG, the frame rate fluctuations could become noticeable during combat. The High and Ultra presets at 53 FPS and 34 FPS respectively are not recommended for this resolution. If 4K is your target, accept the Low preset's visual compromises or consider a more powerful GPU.