Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 produces a 1080p-focused experience in Greedfall, with 4K Ultra proving unplayable at 12.9 FPS. The combination ranks in the bottom 6.5% of tested configurations, but the data reveals a clear path to a smooth experience at lower resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe across all settings, indicating that the RX 580 becomes the dominant limiting factor as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 80.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 31.7 FPS at 3840x2160—a 60.6% reduction. This steep decline confirms that the GPU’s 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are saturated long before the CPU’s capabilities are reached.

The scaling pattern is consistent but not linear. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings drops performance from 57.6 FPS to 40.0 FPS, a 30.6% loss. The subsequent jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings cuts the frame rate nearly in half again, landing at 25.0 FPS. This accelerating decline is typical of a GPU that is running out of fillrate and memory bandwidth, not a CPU bottleneck.

At Ultra settings, the situation becomes dire. The 1080p Ultra result of 35.3 FPS falls to 25.3 FPS at 1440p, then collapses to 12.9 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 18.8 FPS, while at 1080p the same settings gap is 45.1 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions shows that the GPU is so overwhelmed that even reducing graphical complexity cannot compensate for the raw pixel throughput required.

The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average above 50 FPS at that resolution, with Medium and High both landing in the 40s. The 1080p results show a healthier spread, with three presets above 57 FPS, indicating that this is where the RX 580 operates within its design envelope.

GPU Role

The RX 580’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory is sufficient for Greedfall’s texture demands at 1080p, but the 2000 MHz memory clock and 256-bit bus become strained at higher resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 1340 MHz and base clock of 1257 MHz are modest by modern standards, yet the 2304 shading units and 144 TMUs deliver adequate throughput for a game from 2019.

The GPU’s benchmark positioning puts it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13559. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, scores nearly identically at 13564 with a 0% delta. This places the RX 580 in the mid-range tier, which aligns with the measured results showing playable but not exceptional performance.

The 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for Greedfall’s Action RPG visuals, but they struggle when paired with 4K resolution. The GPU’s 32 ROPs are a particular bottleneck at high pixel counts, explaining why the 4K Ultra result of 12.9 FPS is so far below the 1080p Ultra figure of 35.3 FPS.

The 185 W TDP and 1x 8-pin power connector suggest the card has headroom for sustained loads, and the data shows consistent performance without thermal-related drops. The 53rd percentile ranking means roughly half of tested GPUs perform better, and the measured FPS reflects this middling position.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows point to 1080p Medium as the optimal balance for this combo. The 64.2 FPS average is 11.5% higher than the High preset’s 57.6 FPS, while remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold that many players target. The jump from Medium to High costs only 6.6 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 22.3 FPS, making Ultra a poor return on investment.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 54.3 FPS is the only reliable option. Medium drops to 42.6 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but will feel sluggish in combat. The High preset at 40.0 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 25.3 FPS is not recommended.

For players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p High at 57.6 FPS is viable, but the data suggests that the extra detail does not justify the performance loss compared to Medium. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely; even the Low preset at 31.7 FPS fails to hit 30 FPS consistently, and Ultra at 12.9 FPS is a slideshow.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 1594th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the bottom 6.5% of all systems. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU’s age and mid-range positioning, as the CPU is comparatively stronger. The combo rank reflects that most other tested systems pair more capable graphics cards with similar or better processors.

The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking across all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU’s 53rd percentile. This mismatch suggests that the RX 580 is holding back the Ryzen 7 5700G in Greedfall, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU’s limitations become the primary constraint.

The measured FPS data supports this interpretation. At 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates that are respectable for the GPU’s class, but they fall short of what the CPU could drive with a stronger graphics card. The ranking of 1594th indicates that most competing systems in the database deliver better performance, and the data points to the GPU as the cause.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700G provides ample processing power for Greedfall, with 8 cores and 16 threads running at a 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for this game’s demands, and the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking confirms its strength.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a PassMark multithread score of 24419. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2930 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2016. These figures indicate that the CPU can handle Greedfall’s AI and physics calculations without becoming the bottleneck.

However, the CPU’s potential is unrealized in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the 80.4 FPS result shows that the CPU can drive high frame rates, but the GPU’s limits cap performance at higher settings. The 3DMark scores reinforce this: the 8-thread score of 5648 and max-thread score of 6627 show strong scaling, but the game’s frame rates do not scale correspondingly with CPU load.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at -0.3% delta and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER at 0.4% delta, confirming that the 5700G is competitive with modern mobile and server parts. In Greedfall, the CPU is not the limiting factor, but the overall combo ranking suffers because the GPU cannot fully utilize the CPU’s capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where more than one preset achieves playable frame rates, with Low at 80.4 FPS, Medium at 64.2 FPS, and High at 57.6 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: No. The highest 4K result is Low at 31.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 12.9 FPS, making all 4K presets below or barely at playable thresholds.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 580’s average benchmark score of 13559 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at 13564 (0% delta) and 0.1% ahead of the GTX 950 at 13549.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a strong processor for gaming?

A: Yes, the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25626, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 shows strong multi-threaded capability.

Q: What settings should I use for 60 FPS gameplay?

A: At 1080p, the Medium preset achieves 64.2 FPS, which is the only measured configuration above 60 FPS other than Low at 80.4 FPS.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low despite having a good CPU?

A: The combo ranks 1594th out of 1705 because the RX 580 ranks in the 53rd percentile of GPUs, and the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions cap the overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance range spans from 80.4 FPS at Low to 35.3 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 64.2 FPS, while High achieves 57.6 FPS. The 45.1 FPS gap between Low and Ultra shows the significant impact of graphical settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results drop to 54.3 FPS at Low, 42.6 FPS at Medium, 40.0 FPS at High, and 25.3 FPS at Ultra. The 14.3 FPS difference between Low and Medium is more pronounced than the 2.6 FPS difference between Medium and High, indicating diminishing returns at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, all presets fall below 32 FPS. Low leads at 31.7 FPS, followed by Medium at 26.8 FPS and High at 25.0 FPS. Ultra collapses to 12.9 FPS, which is less than half of the Low preset’s result. The 18.8 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of any resolution, confirming that the GPU is the absolute bottleneck at this resolution.