Greedfall

Greedfall, a 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting test for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination. The benchmark data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly capable at standard resolutions but begins to show its limits when pushed to 4K Ultra settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) paint a clear picture of a pairing where the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides a robust foundation that prevents bottlenecks at lower settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the undisputed workhorse of this configuration. Its architecture, Blackwell 2.0, is built on a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 31,100 million transistors. The card operates with a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. For memory, it is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, which provides a substantial bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor in Greedfall, as the game’s larger textures and open-world environments can be demanding on VRAM at higher resolutions.

The data shows a direct correlation between GPU load and FPS. At 4K resolution, the RTX 5070 manages an average of 81.6 FPS on High settings, but this number fluctuates significantly with the preset. The sheer processing power, rated at 30.87 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, allows for high frame rates even at 4K, but the scaling from High to Ultra suggests that the most demanding visual features cause a significant performance hit. The GPU’s 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs are tasked with rasterizing the game’s scenes, and the data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the workload becomes too heavy, resulting in a sub-60 FPS average of 48.5. The card’s performance is strong enough to keep the game fluid at 1080p and 1440p, but the Ultra preset at 4K remains a challenge.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combination is exceptionally fast. On Low settings, the average FPS hits 270.3, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. Moving up to Medium yields 211.2 FPS, and High settings still deliver a very high 190.4 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still achieves an average of 120.8 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even with all features enabled.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. The Low preset produces an average of 185.9 FPS, while Medium and High deliver 145.5 and 131.2 FPS, respectively. These numbers indicate that the RTX 5070 has ample headroom at this resolution to maintain high refresh rates. The Ultra preset, however, sees a more pronounced drop to 87.4 FPS, showing that the increased pixel count begins to tax the GPU more heavily with maxed-out settings.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more apparent. The Low preset achieves 112.2 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium and High settings follow with 85.1 and 81.6 FPS, respectively, keeping the experience fluid. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 48.5 FPS, a figure that is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered the baseline for smooth gameplay. This demonstrates that while the card is powerful, Greedfall’s Ultra settings at 4K are exceptionally demanding and require a reduction in settings to maintain higher frame rates.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 serves as the central processing unit, providing 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for gaming, as the 16 threads can handle background tasks while the game’s main logic runs on the primary cores. The processor’s 16 MB of L3 cache helps reduce latency when accessing frequently used data.

The CPU’s performance is corroborated by its benchmark scores. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20655 points in the multicore test and 2916 points in the single-core test. This single-core strength is particularly relevant for games like Greedfall, which often rely on a few heavily loaded threads. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is not a limiting factor in this system. At 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU load is lighter, the CPU is able to feed the graphics card sufficiently to achieve 270.3 FPS. Its performance is closely matched with rivals like the Intel Core i9-9900K, with a negligible deltaPct of 0.7, confirming its position as a high-performing processor that can support a flagship GPU without creating a significant bottleneck.

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

Analyzing the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the classic signs of a GPU-bound system at higher resolutions. At the Low preset, performance drops from 270.3 FPS at 1080p to 112.2 FPS at 4K. This is a reduction to approximately 41.5% of the original frame rate. This significant drop is expected, as the GPU must render four times as many pixels at 4K compared to 1080p. The fact that the FPS does not scale linearly with the pixel count suggests that other factors, such as memory bandwidth and fill rate, also come into play, but the primary constraint is the GPU’s rendering capability.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced on the Ultra preset. Here, the frame rate drops from 120.8 FPS at 1080p to 48.5 FPS at 4K, a reduction to roughly 40% of the 1080p performance. This shows that the Ultra preset adds a significant load on the GPU, which is compounded by the higher resolution. The relatively small difference in performance between 1080p and 1440p on High settings (190.4 vs. 131.2 FPS) compared to the larger drop to 4K (81.6 FPS) indicates that the system is well-balanced at lower resolutions but that the RTX 5070 becomes the clear limiting factor as the resolution increases. Benchmark results indicate that the CPU has ample headroom to support the GPU, as the frame rates scale downward in a manner consistent with the GPU’s workload.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds a strong position. The data places this combo at rank 361 out of 1705 total tested combinations. This percentile placement demonstrates that it outperforms the vast majority of systems that have been benchmarked for Greedfall, landing it in the top 21% of all configurations. This high ranking is a direct result of the potent combination of the 8-core CPU and the high-end GPU.

When looking at the GPU’s individual standing, the RTX 5070 sits in the 83rd percentile when compared to all other GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687. It is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, showing a deltaPct of only 0.6. Similarly, the Ryzen 7 5700 is in the 84th percentile for CPUs, with an average score of 27220. The data suggests that this combo is not hindered by a weak component; both the CPU and GPU are high-performing parts. The ranking of 361 out of 1705 indicates that while there are faster systems, this pairing delivers a level of performance that is superior to most, making it a very capable setup for this specific title.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and the user’s preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. The average of 120.8 FPS provides a buttery-smooth experience that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors, and it does so while delivering the highest visual quality. There is no practical reason to lower the settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset is easily handled.

For 2560x1440, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 131.2 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. While the Ultra preset is playable at 87.4 FPS, the jump to High provides a significant boost in frame rate with a relatively minor visual compromise. For those with 144Hz or higher monitors, High settings offer the best balance of speed and image quality.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. The High preset, with an average of 81.6 FPS, offers a solid and fluid experience that is well-suited for 60Hz displays. However, for those seeking the highest frame rates, the Medium preset at 85.1 FPS is only a marginal improvement. The Ultra preset, at 48.5 FPS, should generally be avoided if frame rate is a priority, as it falls below the standard 60 FPS target. For a 4K display, High settings provide the best experience, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual detail. The data suggests that for the best overall experience, users should prioritize the High preset at 1440p for high refresh rates or High at 4K for a visually rich, 60 FPS experience.