Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG from Spiders, presents a distinctive performance profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The data indicates a configuration that scales predictably with resolution, with the GPU becoming the dominant factor as pixel count increases. This analysis examines the measured frame rates across all settings and resolutions to determine the nature of this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent narrative about how this combo handles Greedfall's rendering load. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces an average of 214 FPS, which is an exceptionally high ceiling that suggests the CPU and GPU are both operating well within their limits. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 149 FPS, a substantial 30.4% reduction that indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility. At 4K Low, the average further declines to 89 FPS, showing a 40.3% drop from the 1440p figure.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. With High settings, the progression from 1080p to 1440p shows a drop from 153 FPS to 106 FPS, a 30.7% decrease. The transition from 1440p to 4K High brings the average down to 63 FPS, another 40.6% reduction. This consistent ~30% and ~40% drop pattern across settings is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, yields an average of just 40 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure in the entire dataset. This represents a 59.2% decrease from the 1080p Ultra result of 98 FPS. The data strongly suggests that at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings, the RTX 3070 Ti is the limiting component, as the frame rates drop below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

Conversely, at 1080p, the frame rates are so high—ranging from 98 FPS at Ultra to 214 FPS at Low—that the CPU's role becomes more relevant. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 214 FPS while 1080p Ultra achieves 98 FPS shows a 118.4% performance swing purely from settings changes, indicating that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck even at this resolution, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to reach very high frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In the context of Greedfall, a game that benefits from multiple cores but is not typically considered a CPU stress test, this processor provides ample headroom. The benchmark data shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs.

The measured FPS at 1080p Low (214 FPS) and 1080p Medium (168 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at these settings. The processor's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support likely contribute to its ability to maintain high minimum frame rates, although the dataset only provides min FPS values for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 143, which is only a 14.9% drop from the average of 168, indicating consistent frame pacing.

When comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700 shows a near-identical average benchmark score to the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, with a deltaPct of -0.1%. It also performs within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U. This tight grouping suggests that for Greedfall, the CPU's absolute performance is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck, as the frame rates scale primarily with GPU load. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and 2-thread score of 1762 further indicate that even lightly-threaded workloads, which Greedfall may present in certain scenes, are handled efficiently.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 214, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling for this configuration in Greedfall.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 70 with a minimum of 59, so it can hold above 60 FPS on average. However, at 4K High, the average drops to 63 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 40 FPS, indicating that 60 FPS is not consistently achievable at higher settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is from 214 FPS to 89 FPS, a 58.4% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 153 FPS to 63 FPS, a 58.8% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 98 FPS to 40 FPS, a 59.2% reduction.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 Ti in this game?

A: The data suggests no significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 214 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that would require substantial CPU throughput. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655, indicate it has sufficient headroom for this title.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: For 1440p, the Medium preset offers an average of 117 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS, providing a smooth experience. The High preset achieves 106 FPS on average, which is also viable, but the Ultra preset drops to 68 FPS, which may be less desirable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: In the database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1330 out of 3703 tested combos for Greedfall, placing it in the top 35.9% of all systems tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame for this pairing is 1330 out of 3703 possible combinations, which places it in the 64.1st percentile of all tested systems. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier ranking, indicating that while this configuration is not at the absolute top of the performance charts, it delivers a very capable experience for Greedfall.

The ranking is likely influenced by the fact that the RTX 3070 Ti, while powerful, is not the fastest GPU available. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (deltaPct -0.5%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (deltaPct 0.5%). These close margins in average benchmark scores suggest that the GPU's performance is well-known and consistent, and the ranking of 1330 reflects a configuration that is competitive but not extreme.

The CPU's contribution to this rank is also notable. With a percentileVsAllCpus of 78, the Ryzen 7 5700 is a strong performer, but its average benchmark score of 25517 is only slightly higher than its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, deltaPct -0.1%). This means the CPU is not providing a unique advantage that would push this combo significantly higher in the rankings. Instead, the rank is a balanced result of both components working together without a major bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution. For players using a 1080p display, the High preset is the most balanced choice, offering an average of 153 FPS. This is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors and provides a significant visual improvement over Medium (168 FPS) without the substantial performance cost of Ultra (98 FPS). The Ultra preset, while visually superior, cuts performance by 36.0% compared to High, which may not be worth the trade-off for most users.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. It delivers an average of 117 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 106 FPS is also viable, but the 9.4% performance drop from Medium may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is playable but approaches the threshold where frame drops could become perceptible.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Medium preset provides an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS, which is the only preset that consistently stays near the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 63 FPS is borderline, with the risk of dips below 60 FPS. The Low preset at 89 FPS is the safest for maintaining high frame rates, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended for 4K gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for this configuration is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 214 FPS. The Medium preset achieves an average of 168 FPS, with a minimum of 143 FPS and a maximum of 194 FPS. The High preset achieves an average of 153 FPS. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 98 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 149 FPS. The Medium preset achieves an average of 117 FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS. The High preset achieves an average of 106 FPS. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 68 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 89 FPS. The Medium preset achieves an average of 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. The High preset achieves an average of 63 FPS. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 40 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern where the Medium preset has the only recorded min and max FPS values, providing a more complete picture of frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range from min to max is 51 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it is 35 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 21 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is working closer to its limit, resulting in more consistent frame delivery.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the primary driver of performance in this configuration. Its 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s, which is a critical factor at higher resolutions where texture data demands are greater. The GPU's base clock of 1575 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 6144 shading units, allow it to handle Greedfall's rendering tasks efficiently.

The measured FPS data shows a clear GPU-bound pattern at 4K. The difference between Low (89 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) at 4K represents a 55.1% performance reduction, demonstrating how heavily the GPU is taxed by the game's higher-end visual effects. The fact that 4K Ultra drops to 40 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti's capabilities are fully utilized at this resolution and settings combination.

The GPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3478 and PassMark G3D score of 23356 place it in the 75th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, has a deltaPct of -0.5%, meaning the RTX 3070 Ti performs nearly identically. This competitive positioning means that the GPU's performance in Greedfall is predictable and consistent with other cards in its class. The GPU's 192 TMUs and 96 ROPs contribute to its texture and pixel processing rates of 339.8 GTexel/s and 169.9 GPixel/s, respectively, which directly impact the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions.