Greedfall

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip features a 16 MB L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, along with 64 KB of L1 cache per core. Its memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700G demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755 and Geekbench multicore score of 8970 indicate that the CPU can feed a mid-range GPU without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. Single-thread performance, measured at 2930 in Cinebench R23 and 899 in 3DMark single-thread, is respectable for a processor in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Passmark multithread score of 24419 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 further confirm its capacity for handling simultaneous workloads.

Looking at the measured FPS data for Greedfall, the CPU's role becomes clear when examining frame rates across settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 151.4 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. This suggests that at lower graphical settings, the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. However, the fact that the 5700G sits at the 83rd percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626, places it slightly behind some recent rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 25706 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 25490 (0.5% lower), indicating that the 5700G is in a tightly contested performance band.

For Greedfall specifically, the 8-core configuration is more than adequate. The game, released in 2019, does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded based on the scaling between 1080p Low (151.4 FPS) and 1080p High (112 FPS). The CPU's 16 threads provide headroom for background tasks and system overhead, but the frame rate differences across settings are primarily driven by GPU load rather than CPU limitations.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture, using Samsung's 8 nm process. The GA104 chip contains 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores. It operates with a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s.

In Greedfall, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in determining frame rates. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is dramatic: 151.4 FPS versus 68.4 FPS, a drop of 83 FPS. This scaling indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti's compute and memory bandwidth are being heavily taxed at higher quality presets. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p in this title, as there are no signs of memory-related stuttering in the measured data.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 25120. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, 0.2% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235, 0.5% higher). The RTX 3060 Ti trails these by very narrow margins, indicating that it is a competitive mid-range option.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Ultra settings produce an average of 29.1 FPS, which falls below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered playable. High settings at 4K achieve 45.7 FPS, and Low settings reach 63.8 FPS. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is likely a contributing factor to the performance drop at 4K, where the fill rate requirements increase substantially.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Greedfall?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 151.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25626, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532).

Q: Does the RTX 3060 Ti outperform the AMD Radeon RX 6600?

A: No, the RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25120, which is 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600's score of 25235.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve 60 FPS or higher?

A: The combo achieves 60 FPS or higher at 1080p (all settings: Low 151.4, Medium 117.4, High 112, Ultra 68.4) and 1440p (Low 107.8, Medium 84.7, High 73.2). At 4K, only Low settings (63.8 FPS) exceed 60 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra?

A: The difference is 83 FPS, with Low averaging 151.4 FPS and Ultra averaging 68.4 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 1183 out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking table.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti achieves a combo rank of 1183 out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the 31st percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 69% of configurations deliver higher performance in this game.

This ranking is somewhat surprising given that the individual components sit at the 83rd percentile (CPU) and 69th percentile (GPU) respectively. The discrepancy suggests that Greedfall's performance characteristics do not favor this particular pairing. The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while present, does not contribute to the discrete GPU's output. The 5700G's PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) may also be a limiting factor compared to newer platforms, although the measured data does not isolate this variable.

Looking at the FPS data, the combo's ranking makes sense when considering the 4K Ultra result of 29.1 FPS. This is the lowest measured frame rate in the dataset and likely drags down the overall ranking. At more common resolutions like 1080p and 1440p, the combo performs adequately, but the ranking reflects the aggregate across all tested scenarios. The RTX 3060 Ti's position relative to rivals — slightly below the RX 6600 and RX 6700M in average benchmark scores — suggests that other GPU pairings may achieve higher frame rates in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 68.4 FPS. If maximizing visual quality is the priority, Ultra at 1080p is viable. However, High settings at 112 FPS provide a smoother experience with only a modest reduction in visual fidelity compared to Ultra (117.4 FPS at Medium, 151.4 FPS at Low).

At 2560x1440, the choices become more constrained. Ultra drops to 49.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many users prefer. High settings at 73.2 FPS offer a good balance between visual quality and smoothness, while Medium achieves 84.7 FPS and Low reaches 107.8 FPS. For 1440p, High is the recommended preset, as it maintains fluid motion while keeping most visual features enabled.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more challenging. Only Low settings (63.8 FPS) achieve 60 FPS or higher. Medium (49.6 FPS) and High (45.7 FPS) are playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Ultra at 29.1 FPS is below the playable threshold for most users. For 4K, Low settings are the only recommendation that provides a consistently smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti covers three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080:

• Low: 151.4 FPS average
• Medium: 117.4 FPS average
• High: 112 FPS average
• Ultra: 68.4 FPS average

The spread from Low to Ultra is 83 FPS, with the largest drop occurring between High (112 FPS) and Ultra (68.4 FPS), a difference of 43.6 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is 34 FPS, and from Medium to High is 5.4 FPS, indicating that the Medium to High transition has minimal performance cost.

2560x1440:

• Low: 107.8 FPS average
• Medium: 84.7 FPS average
• High: 73.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 49.3 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance deltas are more consistent. Low to Medium is a 23.1 FPS drop, Medium to High is an 11.5 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is a 23.9 FPS drop. The Ultra preset at 49.3 FPS is the only setting that falls below 60 FPS at this resolution.

3840x2160:

• Low: 63.8 FPS average
• Medium: 49.6 FPS average
• High: 45.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 29.1 FPS average

At 4K, the performance degrades significantly at higher settings. Low is the only preset above 60 FPS, while Medium and High are in the 45-50 FPS range. The Ultra preset at 29.1 FPS is less than half the frame rate of Low, demonstrating the GPU's limitations at this resolution. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at equivalent settings shows a 40.8% reduction at Low (107.8 to 63.8 FPS), a 41.4% reduction at Medium (84.7 to 49.6 FPS), a 37.6% reduction at High (73.2 to 45.7 FPS), and a 41.0% reduction at Ultra (49.3 to 29.1 FPS).