Greedfall

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in Greedfall shows a clear pattern where the CPU becomes the primary constraint at lower resolutions, while the 4K results shift the bottleneck toward the GPU. The data indicates a system that delivers extremely high frame rates across all tested settings, with the performance gap between resolutions revealing how this particular pairing behaves in an Action RPG from 2019.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values show a steep but logical decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 329 FPS at 1080p to 228 FPS at 1440p, then to 136 FPS at 4K. This represents a 58.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial drop but one that still leaves the system comfortably above 60 FPS even at maximum resolution.

The Medium preset tells a similar story, with averages of 259 FPS at 1080p, 179 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K here shows a 40.2% performance loss, while the 1080p to 1440p step costs 30.9%. This nonlinear scaling suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is heavily limiting the frame rate — the RTX 5080 can render far more frames than the Ryzen 7 5700G can feed it, but as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows and the CPU has more breathing room to keep up.

High settings follow the same trajectory: 235 FPS at 1080p, 163 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K. The relative drops are 30.6% from 1080p to 1440p and 40.5% from 1440p to 4K. Ultra settings produce the lowest overall numbers, with 150 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K — the only preset where the 4K result dips near the 60 FPS threshold.

The pattern across all four presets indicates that the system is CPU-bound at 1080p. The fact that Low settings at 1080p reach 329 FPS while Ultra at the same resolution only reaches 150 FPS shows that GPU load still matters at 1080p, but the CPU headroom is the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the much larger performance gap between Low and Ultra at 3840x2160 (136 FPS vs 62 FPS) compared to the same comparison at 1080p (329 FPS vs 150 FPS).

GPU Role

The RTX 5080 brings substantial graphics horsepower to this pairing, with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2617 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz are backed by 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. The memory runs at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed.

These specifications translate directly into the measured results. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate of 62 FPS shows the GPU working hard to maintain playable performance. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Greedfall's demands, as evidenced by the absence of any frame rate collapses or stutter-inducing memory pressure in the data. The bandwidth figure of 960.0 GB/s provides ample headroom for texture streaming and asset loading at all resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56083. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which scores 57367 and represents a 2.2% advantage for that card. The RTX 5080 outperforms the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6% (55757 score) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.7% (55698 score). These margins are small, indicating that the RTX 5080 sits in a competitive performance tier.

At 4K, the GPU's raw compute capabilities become the deciding factor. The transition from Medium (107 FPS) to Ultra (62 FPS) at 3840x2160 represents a 42.1% performance penalty for the highest visual quality settings. This is a significant cost, and it highlights how the Ultra preset in Greedfall places heavy demands on the graphics hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The processor features 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a 7 nm process node from TSMC. Its 65 W TDP classifies it as a mainstream desktop part, and it interfaces with the RTX 5080 through PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

CPU benchmark results show a processor that performs competitively in its class. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and single-core score of 1494 indicate solid performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and 8-thread score of 5648 show good scaling across threadscars. The PassMark multithread score of 24419 and single-thread score of 3283 round out the picture.

The Ryzen 7 5700G sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores 27097, representing a 0.2% advantage for the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 trails by 0.4% with a score of 26936, while the Intel Core i5-14400T leads by 0.4% at 27166. The Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900, which is 0.6% behind the Ryzen 7 5700G.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. The fact that increasing resolution from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings only drops frame rates from 329 to 228 FPS — a 30.7% reduction — while the GPU is working harder suggests the CPU is the bottleneck at the lower resolution. The 1080p Low result of 329 FPS is likely near the maximum this CPU can feed to the GPU in this game. At 4K, the CPU has more headroom, as the GPU's workload dominates the frame time budget.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 220th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This places the pairing in the top 6% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result given the CPU's mid-range positioning and the GPU's high-end performance.

The combo rank reflects the balance between the two components. The RTX 5080's high-end GPU performance boosts the overall ranking, while the Ryzen 7 5700G's 79th percentile CPU standing prevents the combo from reaching the very top tier. The 220th rank out of 3703 suggests that most of the combinations ranked above it pair the RTX 5080 with a stronger CPU, such as newer or higher-core-count processors.

The data indicates that this combo would rank higher in GPU-heavy scenarios and lower in CPU-bound scenarios. In Greedfall, the Action RPG's engine benefits from both CPU and GPU resources, but the 1080p results show the CPU limiting overall performance. At 4K, the combo's ranking potential improves because the GPU becomes the primary factor, and the RTX 5080 is capable of delivering playable frame rates even at the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 329 FPS, Medium averages 259 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 220 and 297 FPS, High averages 235 FPS, and Ultra averages 150 FPS. The Medium preset shows the narrowest range between minimum and maximum, with a 77 FPS spread. These numbers confirm that 1080p is well within the capabilities of both components, and the CPU is likely the limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. Low settings average 228 FPS, Medium averages 179 FPS with a range of 152 to 206 FPS, High averages 163 FPS, and Ultra averages 104 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, ranging from 30.7% at Low to 30.9% at Medium, 30.6% at High, and 30.7% at Ultra. This uniformity suggests that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than setting-driven.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable performance across all settings. Low averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a range of 91 to 123 FPS, High averages 97 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. The 4K results show the largest relative drop from 1440p, with Low falling 40.4%, Medium dropping 40.2%, High falling 40.5%, and Ultra dropping 40.4%. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but the average of 62 FPS stays above it.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 4K, the minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS show a 32 FPS range. At 1440p, the range is 54 FPS (152 to 206), and at 1080p, the range is 77 FPS (220 to 297). The widening range at lower resolutions further supports the CPU-bound analysis at 1080p, where frame time variability increases as the CPU struggles to keep up with the GPU's output.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 259 FPS average with a minimum of 220 FPS, which is more than adequate for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 1080p only drops to 235 FPS average, but the Medium preset's lower variance (220-297 FPS range) provides more consistent frame pacing.

At 1440p, Medium remains the sweet spot with 179 FPS average and a range of 152 to 206 FPS. The High preset at 163 FPS is close, but Medium's better minimum frame rate (152 vs no recorded minimum for High) suggests more stable performance. For players with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, Medium ensures the system stays well above 144 FPS in the vast majority of scenarios.

At 4K, Medium is the clear recommendation. The 107 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS keeps gameplay smooth on 60 Hz displays and even allows for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The Ultra preset at 62 FPS average is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, and the High preset at 97 FPS is a viable alternative if visual fidelity is prioritized over the extra 10 FPS from Medium.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates — 329 FPS at 1080p, 228 FPS at 1440p, and 136 FPS at 4K — but the visual quality reduction is not justified given that Medium provides substantial improvements while maintaining high frame rates. Ultra, on the other hand, imposes a heavy performance penalty, especially at 4K where it costs 42.1% of the Medium preset's average FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to run this game with this hardware?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Medium settings provides 179 FPS average with a minimum of 152 FPS, offering excellent performance on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 4K, Medium still delivers 107 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS, making it viable for 60 Hz displays.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at different resolutions?

A: The 1080p results indicate CPU limitation, as the Low preset reaches 329 FPS and Ultra reaches 150 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, with Low at 136 FPS and Ultra at 62 FPS. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and 8-thread score of 5648 show adequate multi-threaded performance for this game.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance cost?

A: At 4K, Ultra averages 62 FPS, which is 42.1% lower than Medium's 107 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra averages 104 FPS, a 41.9% drop from Medium's 179 FPS. The visual improvement from Medium to Ultra is not quantified in the data, but the frame rate penalty is substantial.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 220th out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 6%. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU ranking contributes strongly, while the Ryzen 7 5700G's 79th percentile CPU ranking limits the combo's overall position.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with different settings?

A: The measured averages are 329 FPS at Low, 259 FPS at Medium, 235 FPS at High, and 150 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a range of 220 to 297 FPS, indicating that even the lowest frame rates remain well above 200 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, which is 2.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 57367 score (the rival leads by 2.2%), 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S's 55757, and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB's 55698. These margins are small, showing close performance in this tier.