Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG from 2019, presents an interesting test bed for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination. The pairing of a capable 8-core CPU with a flagship GPU produces a wide performance envelope that shifts dramatically depending on resolution and settings. The data shows a system that can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining very playable frame rates at 4K, though the scaling patterns reveal where the bottlenecks lie.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear trend: performance scales predictably as resolution decreases, but the rate of scaling is not uniform across all settings. At High settings, the average frame rate moves from 106 FPS at 4K, up to 178 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 256 FPS at 1080p. This represents a 68% jump from 4K to 1440p, and a further 44% jump from 1440p to 1080p. The fact that 1080p performance is more than double the 4K figure indicates that at the lower resolution, the system is no longer bound by the GPU's rendering capabilities.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at Low settings. Here, the 4K average of 149 FPS climbs to 249 FPS at 1440p and a massive 359 FPS at 1080p. The 1080p Low result is 2.4 times higher than the 4K Low result. This substantial delta suggests that at 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate is heavily influenced by CPU performance, as the GPU is able to process frames far faster than the processor can feed it. The RTX 5090 is a massive GPU, and at these lower resolutions, it is not being fully utilized.

The limiting component shifts clearly between resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is the primary constraint, as the sheer pixel count demands significant processing power. The difference between the 4K High (106 FPS) and 4K Low (149 FPS) scores shows that even with the same GPU, reducing the workload yields a 41% performance increase, indicating the GPU has headroom when the load is lightened. However, at 1080p, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. The 1080p High result of 256 FPS and Low result of 359 FPS are both extremely high, but the gap between them suggests that the CPU's ability to prepare frames is the ceiling, not the GPU's ability to render them.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In Greedfall, the data suggests that this CPU is more than sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5090 at 4K, but it becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions. The benchmark results for the CPU show a single-thread score of 899 in 3DMark and a Passmark single-thread score of 3283. These scores are respectable for a 5000-series part.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is also notable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9950. These figures indicate that the 8-core/16-thread configuration is well-suited for modern gaming workloads. However, the specific demands of Greedfall at high frame rates appear to stress single-thread performance. The fact that the 1080p Low setting yields 359 FPS, while the 4K Low setting yields 149 FPS, is a strong indicator that the CPU is the limiting factor in the former scenario.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 79, and its average benchmark score of 27051 places it in close proximity to the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097 (a -0.2% delta). This suggests that while the 5700G is a solid performer, it is not a top-tier CPU by modern standards. In Greedfall, this means that users seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 1080p may find the CPU holding back the RTX 5090. At 1440p, the balance is better, but the CPU still appears to be a contributing factor. At 4K, the CPU's role is diminished, and the GPU takes over as the primary driver of performance.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS measured is 359 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 117, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rate jumps from 256 FPS at High to 359 FPS at Low, indicating the GPU has more headroom but the CPU cannot feed it faster.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 178 at High settings to 113 at Ultra settings, a 36.5% decrease in performance.

Q: Does this combo achieve a playable frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 68, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is just 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K's score of 27097.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for this combo in Greedfall reveals a clear hierarchy of settings and resolutions. At 4K, the Ultra preset yields an average of 68 FPS, which is playable, but the High preset provides a substantial improvement to 106 FPS. Given that High settings still deliver a visually rich experience, this is the recommended choice for a 4K display. The Medium preset at 4K offers 117 FPS, which is a marginal improvement over High, but the visual fidelity trade-off may not be worth the 10% performance gain.

For 1440p, the High preset is the standout performer, delivering an average of 178 FPS. This is well above the refresh rate of most high-refresh monitors and offers a great balance of visual quality and speed. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 113 FPS, which is still very smooth, but the 36.5% reduction in performance compared to High makes it a less attractive option unless absolute maximum fidelity is the priority. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 196 FPS, but the visual difference from High is often negligible in fast-paced action.

At 1080p, the CPU becomes the primary constraint. The High preset yields 256 FPS, while the Low preset produces 359 FPS. Since the CPU is already the bottleneck, lowering settings from High to Low only serves to increase the frame rate without significantly changing the visual experience, as the GPU is not the limiting factor. For a 1080p display, the High preset is recommended, as the 256 FPS average is already far beyond what most monitors can display, and the higher visual quality is essentially free. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 282 FPS, which is a minor improvement over High, but not enough to justify the loss in visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested combinations for Greedfall, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 pairing holds a combo rank of 90 out of 3703 tested combinations. This places it in the top 2.4% of all tested systems for this game. This high ranking is primarily driven by the exceptional performance of the RTX 5090, which is able to deliver high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

The combo's strong ranking is even more notable when considering the CPU's position in the market. The Ryzen 7 5700G ranks in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it is a solid but not elite processor. The fact that this combination still achieves a top-100 overall ranking in Greedfall reflects the game's scalability and the GPU's dominance in most scenarios. The RTX 5090's percentile ranking of 92 against all GPUs, along with its average benchmark score of 79842, which is 0.3% higher than the nearest rival (NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB), confirms its status as a top-tier graphics solution.

The rank of 90 out of 3703 also suggests that there are only 89 other combinations that perform better in this specific title. Given the CPU's moderate performance, it is likely that many of these higher-ranked combos feature more powerful processors that can better feed the GPU at 1080p. However, for users targeting 1440p or 4K, this combo's ranking reflects its excellent capability, as the GPU is the primary driver of performance at those resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for this combo in Greedfall is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 359 Avg FPS
• Medium: 282 Avg FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS
• High: 256 Avg FPS
• Ultra: 164 Avg FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 249 Avg FPS
• Medium: 196 Avg FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS
• High: 178 Avg FPS
• Ultra: 113 Avg FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 149 Avg FPS
• Medium: 117 Avg FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS
• High: 106 Avg FPS
• Ultra: 68 Avg FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all settings. The frame rate at 1080p is always significantly higher than at 4K, and the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial at every resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 195 FPS, while at 4K, this difference narrows to 81 FPS. This further underscores the point that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, while the GPU's workload at 4K reduces the relative impact of settings changes on the CPU. The Medium settings at each resolution provide a stable minimum FPS that is closely tied to the average, suggesting good frame pacing. For instance, at 1440p Medium, the minimum of 166 FPS is only 15% below the average of 196 FPS, indicating a consistent experience without significant drops.