Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing in Greedfall produces a combination that is decidedly GPU-bound at higher settings, yet the CPU still plays a critical role in maintaining frame rates at lower resolutions. This analysis uses the measured FPS data to explain how each component contributes, how the system scales across resolutions, and how it ranks relative to other tested combinations.

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, operating on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz and it boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features a 16 MB L3 cache and a dual-channel DDR4 memory bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. It sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tested, which indicates solid mainstream performance.

In Greedfall, the Ryzen 7 5700 appears to be more than sufficient for the game's demands. The benchmark results show that at 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 351 FPS on average. This high frame rate at lower settings is a clear indicator that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as it can feed the GPU with enough data to render frames far beyond typical display refresh rates. The 3DMark scores for the processor reinforce this: it achieves 901 points in single-thread and 6,617 points in max-thread tests, which are respectable numbers for a mid-range part.

When comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700 performs within a very tight margin. Its average benchmark score is 25,517, which is just 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,530) and 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25,550). Conversely, it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25,446). These deltas are negligible, meaning that in terms of raw processing power, the Ryzen 7 5700 is effectively on par with its direct competitors.

The practical implication for Greedfall is that the CPU will not bottleneck the RTX 4090 in this title. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is well-suited for modern game engines, and the boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures good single-threaded performance, which is often critical for game logic and physics. The data shows that at 1080p Low, where CPU load is typically the highest relative to GPU load, the system still delivers over 350 FPS, suggesting there is ample headroom. Even in the most demanding CPU scenarios, this processor appears to hold up without significant frame drops.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an absolute powerhouse on the GPU side. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC, featuring 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The card operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz and boosts to 2520 MHz. It comes with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a staggering 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The RTX 4090 also has 128 RT cores and 512 Tensor cores, though these are not directly relevant to the measured FPS in this title.

The GPU's performance in Greedfall is nothing short of exceptional. At 4K Ultra settings, the system still manages an average of 66 FPS, which is playable even on high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The card's 24 GB VRAM is far more than this game requires, but it ensures no texture or memory-related stuttering at any resolution. The GPU sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs tested, and its average benchmark score of 60,347 is closely matched by its nearest rivals: the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326) is exactly 0.0% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896) is 2.5% ahead.

The RTX 4090's raw power means that in Greedfall, the GPU is almost always the limiting factor when settings are raised. The measured FPS at 1080p High is 250 FPS, which is a massive number, but the GPU still has to work hard to produce it. The data shows that the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 66 FPS, indicating that the GPU is being pushed to its limits. The card's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient to handle the game's graphical demands, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K with Ultra settings creates a significant workload.

One notable aspect is the GPU's memory subsystem. The 24 GB of GDDR6X at 21 Gbps effective speed provides a massive bandwidth advantage, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and complex scenes. Even though Greedfall is from 2019, the RTX 4090's memory bandwidth ensures that the game's assets are loaded and rendered without any bandwidth-related penalties, even at 4K.

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

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 351 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the frame rate to 243 FPS, a 31% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 145 FPS, which is another 40% drop from 1440p. This steep decline in frame rates as resolution increases strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck; the CPU is capable of higher frame rates, but the GPU's rendering workload scales dramatically with pixel count.

A similar trend is visible across all settings. At High settings, the frame rates are 250 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 30% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 40% from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the numbers are 276 FPS, 191 FPS, and 114 FPS, showing a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. Finally, at Ultra settings, the system delivers 160 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K, with drops of 31% and 41%, respectively.

The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings is telling. It suggests that the scaling is almost purely resolution-driven, which means the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. The CPU's performance does not change with resolution, so if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates at 1080p and 4K. Instead, the large differences confirm that the RTX 4090's render output is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

However, it is also importantly the frame rates at 1080p are extraordinarily high, which means the CPU is keeping up. The fact that the system can hit 351 FPS at 1080p Low indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 is not holding back the RTX 4090 in this scenario. If the CPU were weaker, we would likely see a plateau in FPS at 1080p across different settings, but the data shows clear differentiation between Low, Medium, High, and Ultra at 1080p, suggesting the CPU has enough headroom to let the GPU scale with settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This particular combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 147th out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the top 4% of all tested systems, which is an impressive result. The high rank is largely attributable to the RTX 4090's immense power, as the GPU's 88th percentile ranking is the primary driver of the combo's performance.

The rank of 147 out of 3,703 also indicates that while this is a top-tier setup, there are 146 other combinations that perform better. These are likely systems with even stronger CPUs, such as newer high-end processors that can push frame rates even higher at 1080p or maintain higher minimum FPS. However, given that the RTX 4090 is end-of-life, this combo represents near the peak of what is achievable with the previous generation of GPUs.

The data shows that the combo's performance is well-balanced in the sense that the GPU is not severely bottlenecked by the CPU. If the CPU were significantly weaker, the combo would likely rank lower, as the GPU's potential would be wasted. The fact that it ranks 147th suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a competent match for the RTX 4090 in this specific game, though a more powerful CPU could potentially unlock a few more frames at lower resolutions.

It is also useful to consider the combo's rank relative to the individual component percentiles. The CPU is in the 78th percentile, while the GPU is in the 88th percentile. The combo's rank of 147 out of 3,703 (roughly the 96th percentile) is higher than both individual component percentiles, which is expected since pairing a high-end GPU with a mid-range CPU still yields excellent overall performance in a GPU-bound game like Greedfall.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings recommendation depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the system is capable of extremely high frame rates. The Low preset delivers 351 FPS, Medium delivers 276 FPS, High delivers 250 FPS, and Ultra delivers 160 FPS. For a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, the High preset is the sweet spot, as it provides 250 FPS with better visual quality than Low or Medium while still exceeding the refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 160 FPS is also viable for high-refresh displays, but the jump from High to Ultra involves a significant 36% performance hit for presumably marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, the same logic applies. The High preset delivers 174 FPS, which is excellent for 144Hz displays and even sufficient for 165Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 191 FPS offers slightly better performance but with reduced visual fidelity. The Ultra preset drops to 111 FPS, which is still playable but may not take full advantage of high-refresh-rate panels. For most users, the High preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it stays above 144 FPS.

At 4K, the picture changes. The High preset delivers 104 FPS, which is great for 60Hz displays and even some 120Hz TVs. The Medium preset provides 114 FPS, but the difference in visual quality is often noticeable. The Ultra preset drops to 66 FPS, which is still smooth for 60Hz displays but not ideal for high-refresh 4K panels. Given that the RTX 4090 is powerful enough, the High preset at 4K is the recommended choice, as it maintains a high frame rate while still offering good visual quality. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate and are comfortable with 60 FPS.

Overall, the High preset appears to be the best all-rounder across all resolutions. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates that are well above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K and above 144 FPS at 1440p and 1080p. The data shows that the step from High to Ultra is steep in terms of performance cost, making High the most efficient choice for this hardware combination.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in Greedfall?

A: Based on the measured data, no. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 351 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical refresh rates. The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile, and its performance is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, ensuring it does not hold back the GPU in this title.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?

A: The data shows strong performance at all resolutions. At 1440p High, the system averages 174 FPS, and at 4K High, it averages 104 FPS. The choice depends on your display; 1440p High is ideal for high-refresh monitors, while 4K High is excellent for 60Hz or 120Hz displays.

Q: How much of a performance drop should I expect from 1080p to 4K?

A: The frame rate drops consistently by about 30% from 1080p to 1440p and another 40% from 1440p to 4K, regardless of settings. For example, at High settings, it goes from 250 FPS at 1080p to 174 FPS at 1440p to 104 FPS at 4K.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset for the best experience?

A: Not necessarily. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 160 FPS, at 1440p it delivers 111 FPS, and at 4K it delivers 66 FPS. While these are playable, the High preset offers substantially higher frame rates (250, 174, and 104 FPS respectively) with only a modest reduction in visual quality, making High the more efficient choice.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other systems tested?

A: This combo ranks 147th out of 3,703 tested combos, placing it in the top 4% of all systems. This is an excellent result, driven primarily by the RTX 4090's performance, which sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's 24 GB of VRAM necessary for Greedfall?

A: The game likely does not need 24 GB of VRAM, but the card's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth ensures smooth texture streaming and rendering at all settings. The data shows consistent performance even at 4K Ultra, which is partly thanks to the generous memory allocation.