Greedfall

Greedfall on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination places in the lower tier of tested systems, ranking 1619th out of 1705 total combos. This position, within the bottom 5% of all tested configurations, signals that this pairing is far from ideal for achieving high-fidelity gameplay in this Action RPG. The data suggests that while the hardware can run the game, it does so with significant compromises, demanding careful attention to settings and resolution to find a playable sweet spot. The ranking is a clear indicator that this is a legacy-oriented or entry-level experience for Greedfall, rather than one aimed at high-refresh-rate or max-detail enthusiasts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration, a conclusion strongly supported by the benchmark data. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which is a limiting factor at higher resolutions and texture settings. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with its memory running at an effective 7 Gbps. These specifications, combined with a 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs, place it as a mid-range performer from its era. However, the data shows that its capabilities are quickly overwhelmed by Greedfall's demands. For instance, at 1080p Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 33.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU's shading units and texture units are saturated, struggling to keep up with the game's visual effects. The GPU's performance percentile is notably high, yet its real-world results in this specific title reveal a significant gap between its synthetic benchmark standing and its gaming performance here, underscoring that Greedfall is a demanding title for this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases, which underscores the RX 570's limitations. At 1080p High, the combo achieves an average of 49.6 FPS, a playable number. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 38.7 FPS, a 22% decrease. The jump to 4K High is far more punishing, with the average plummeting to 19.8 FPS, a 49% drop from 1440p. This steep decline at 4K is a clear sign that the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are entirely insufficient for that resolution. The trend is consistent across all settings: Low settings at 1080p yield 73.3 FPS, which falls to 50 FPS at 1440p and 30.6 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that the system is heavily dependent on resolution, with the CPU likely having enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU becoming the sole limiting factor as pixel count increases. This behavior suggests that for any semblance of smooth gameplay, users must remain firmly in the 1080p domain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The raw performance data shows a wide variance across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 73.3 FPS on Low, 60.9 FPS on Medium, 49.6 FPS on High, and 33.5 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a clear, linear degradation as settings are increased, with a 54% performance hit from Low to Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 50 FPS on Low, 39.3 FPS on Medium, 38.7 FPS on High, and 24.8 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p narrows significantly, suggesting that the GPU is becoming bottlenecked by other factors, such as shader complexity, rather than just raw settings. At 3840x2160, the results are mostly unplayable: 30.6 FPS on Low, 26.1 FPS on Medium, 19.8 FPS on High, and 13.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is a slideshow, confirming that this resolution is entirely out of reach for this hardware combination. The data shows a consistent pattern: the performance delta between 1080p and 1440p is manageable, but the jump to 4K is a cliff edge, not a slope.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo is found at 1080p with Medium settings, which yields an average of 60.9 FPS. This is the only configuration that consistently approaches the 60 FPS target, providing a smooth and responsive experience for an Action RPG. The High preset at 1080p, averaging 49.6 FPS, is a viable alternative for users who prefer visual fidelity over absolute smoothness, but the drop below 50 FPS may introduce noticeable stutter in combat. The Low preset at 1080p offers the highest frame rate at 73.3 FPS, but the visual sacrifice is likely too steep for a game that relies on atmosphere and world detail. At 1440p, the data suggests that even the Low preset, at 50 FPS, is a compromise, and Medium and High both hover just below 40 FPS, which is suboptimal for action sequences. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it only achieves 33.5 FPS at 1080p and falls to 13.9 FPS at 4K. Therefore, the data clearly points to 1080p Medium as the balanced sweet spot, offering playable performance without completely sacrificing the game's visual presentation.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a smooth experience?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 with Medium settings is the best choice, delivering an average of 60.9 FPS. This is the only configuration that consistently reaches a playable 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: No. The measured results at 3840x2160 are poor across all settings, with the highest average being 30.6 FPS on Low and dropping to 13.9 FPS on Ultra. 4K is not a viable option for this hardware.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: There is a significant 54% difference in performance. The average frame rate drops from 73.3 FPS on Low to 33.5 FPS on Ultra, showing the heavy cost of maxing out visual effects.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The performance scales dramatically with resolution and settings, which is a characteristic of GPU limitation. The CPU's performance metrics, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755, suggest it is more than capable for this title.

Q: How does the RX 570's performance in this game compare to its overall benchmark standing?

A: While the GPU ranks in the 74th percentile overall, its performance in Greedfall is far less impressive, as shown by the low frame rates at higher settings. This indicates that Greedfall is a particularly demanding title for this GPU's architecture.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p Ultra?

A: The average frame rate at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 24.8 FPS, which is well below the threshold for smooth, playable gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a formidable processor, and the data shows it is not a limiting factor in this pairing. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it boasts a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626, places it well above the GPU in relative performance. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, show a negligible performance difference of -0.3%, indicating the 5700G is a solid performer. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and given the GPU's clear bottleneck at higher resolutions, the 5700G has ample headroom. The fact that performance drops so sharply with increased graphical load, while the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities remain largely untapped, confirms that the Ryzen 7 5700G is providing a stable foundation, but the RX 570 is holding the entire system back. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s are more than sufficient for this game's CPU demands.