Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data reveals that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs. The combo ranks in the 1123rd position out of 1705 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet its measured frame rates show it is more than capable of handling the game's demands at mainstream settings. The benchmark results indicate a clear scaling pattern where the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread design provides ample headroom, while the RX 7600 XT’s 16 GB VRAM and RDNA 3.0 architecture dictate performance ceilings at higher resolutions and presets.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration, built on a 7 nm process with a 65 W TDP, offers substantial multi-threaded throughput that Greedfall’s engine can leverage. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 22,620 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,193 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 26,612. These numbers place the 5700X in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,214. Relative to its nearest rivals, it is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-11900KF (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (deltaPct -0.2), showing that it sits in a competitive performance band.

For Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159.9 FPS average, which is well above what a CPU-bound scenario would typically show for a game of this era. The 5700X’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2,148, ensures that the game’s primary game logic thread is well-served. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 28.3 FPS, the CPU still has headroom; the bottleneck clearly shifts to the GPU. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps maintain smooth frame delivery, particularly in open-world areas with many NPCs. In summary, the CPU provides a stable foundation, and the data indicates that users should look to the graphics card when optimizing for higher resolutions or presets.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall based on the measured data?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 yields the highest average FPS across all settings, with 159.9 FPS at Low and 111.6 FPS at High. At 2560x1440, High still delivers 79.5 FPS, while 3840x2160 drops to 44.9 FPS at High, making 1440p the sweet spot for a balance of quality and performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 5700X’s average benchmark score of 26,214 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26,196) and 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26,272). This places it in a near-identical performance tier.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and how does it affect Greedfall?

A: The RX 7600 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. This large capacity prevents VRAM-related stuttering even at 4K Ultra, though the 28.3 FPS average at that setting indicates compute limits rather than memory limits.

Q: Which settings preset shows the largest FPS drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: Ultra shows the largest relative drop, falling from 73.6 FPS at 1080p to 28.3 FPS at 4K, a 61.5% reduction. Low, by comparison, drops from 159.9 FPS to 62.5 FPS, a 60.9% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU overkill for this game at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 159.9 FPS, and the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking suggests it has spare capacity. The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p Ultra, where FPS drops to 73.6.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1123rd out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower 34% of the database, yet its measured FPS shows it handles Greedfall well at mainstream resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across all settings as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS moves from 111.6 at 1080p to 79.5 at 1440p and finally to 44.9 at 4K. This represents a 28.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 43.5% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is similar for Medium settings, where FPS goes from 126.2 at 1080p to 83.8 at 1440p (33.6% drop) and then to 49.7 at 4K (40.7% drop). Low settings show the least absolute degradation, from 159.9 to 107.9 to 62.5, but the percentage drops are comparable.

The scaling behavior strongly indicates a GPU-bound scenario. The RX 7600 XT, with its 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs, must render an increasing number of pixels as resolution rises, and the frame rate drops in near-linear proportion to the pixel count increase. For instance, 4K has four times the pixels of 1080p, and the High preset FPS drops from 111.6 to 44.9, a factor of 2.5, not 4.0. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU or other system limits are preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential, but by 4K, the GPU is fully saturated. The 16 GB VRAM never becomes a limiting factor, as even at 4K Ultra the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is sufficient to feed the GPU. The data clearly shows that users targeting 4K should expect playable but not high-refresh rates, while 1440p offers the best compromise.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo’s rank of 1123 out of 1705 tested configurations places it in the 34th percentile of all tested combos for Greedfall. This ranking might seem low, but it reflects the database’s inclusion of many high-end systems. The measured FPS tells a more nuanced story. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 111.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, it hits 79.5 FPS, still comfortably playable. The rank is dragged down by the 4K Ultra result of 28.3 FPS, which is below 30 FPS and generally considered unplayable.

Comparatively, the CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — the Intel Core i9-11900KF and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X — have nearly identical average scores (26,196 and 26,272, respectively). The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600, scores 20,258 in benchmarks, just 0.6% higher than the RX 7600 XT’s 20,146. This suggests that the combo’s performance is well-aligned with its component tier. The GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, which is higher than the combo’s overall rank, indicating that the CPU may be slightly underpowered relative to the GPU for this specific game, or that other combos in the database use stronger CPUs. Regardless, the data shows the combo is competent for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440 Medium, the combo averages 83.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and only 4.3 FPS lower than the High preset’s 79.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is small, but Medium offers a more stable frame rate headroom. At 1080p, Medium delivers 126.2 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, though High at 111.6 FPS is also viable.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, High at 1080p (111.6 FPS) or 1440p (79.5 FPS) is recommended, as the jump from Medium to High is modest in FPS cost. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it drops to 73.6 FPS at 1080p, 50.8 FPS at 1440p, and 28.3 FPS at 4K — all below the thresholds for smooth gameplay. Low settings are only necessary for 4K, where it yields 62.5 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot, offering 83.8 FPS with adequate visual detail for an Action RPG.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset averages 159.9 FPS, Medium 126.2 FPS, High 111.6 FPS, and Ultra 73.6 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 86.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, but the CPU is not the limiter, as even Ultra stays above 70 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low averages 107.9 FPS, Medium 83.8 FPS, High 79.5 FPS, and Ultra 50.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 57.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, making it borderline for gameplay. High remains the highest preset above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low averages 62.5 FPS, Medium 49.7 FPS, High 44.9 FPS, and Ultra 28.3 FPS. Only Low maintains a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each preset upgrade costs roughly 10-15 FPS at 4K, and Ultra is effectively unplayable. The 16 GB VRAM does not prevent the frame rate collapse at Ultra, confirming that the GPU’s compute throughput, not memory capacity, is the limiting factor.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, featuring 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz allow it to achieve a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is generous for Greedfall, which was released in 2019 and does not require more than 8 GB even at 4K Ultra, so VRAM is never a constraint.

The GPU’s synthetic benchmark scores show a PassMark G3D score of 17,132 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,348. Its average benchmark score of 20,146 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Relative to its nearest rivals, the RX 7600 XT is 0.6% slower than the RX 7600 (20,258) and 1.9% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (19,774). In Greedfall, the GPU’s role is most evident at 4K, where the FPS drops from 62.5 at Low to 28.3 at Ultra. This 54.7% reduction highlights how the GPU’s shading and ROP throughput are taxed by higher preset loads. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully utilized, as evidenced by the 159.9 FPS at Low, but at 4K it reaches its limits. The data confirms that the RX 7600 XT is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, with 4K performance reserved for lower settings.