Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a performance profile in Greedfall that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset selection. The data shows a clear narrative: this combination is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, solidly playable at 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K on higher settings. The benchmark results reveal where the system’s strengths lie and where its limitations become apparent.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) data reveals a predictable but steep decline in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 119 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p, and then further to 49 at 4K. This represents a 30% decrease when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The overall scaling from 1080p High to 4K High shows a 59% reduction in average FPS.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 167 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p and 69 at 4K. At Medium, the numbers are 131, 91, and 54 respectively. Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, with averages of 76 at 1080p, 53 at 1440p, and just 31 at 4K. The consistency of this scaling pattern across presets indicates that the limiting component is primarily the GPU, as the CPU’s workload does not change with resolution.

The fact that the 4K Ultra result dips to 31 FPS average, while 4K Low maintains 69 FPS, suggests that the RX 9060’s rendering capabilities are being saturated at higher resolutions and quality settings. The 8GB VRAM capacity and 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth likely become bottlenecks at 4K, particularly with Ultra textures and effects. The data implies that 4K gaming is only viable on this combo when using Low or Medium settings, where the average FPS remains above 50.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (167 FPS) and Ultra (76 FPS) is 91 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 63 FPS (116 vs 53). At 4K, the gap is 38 FPS (69 vs 31). This narrowing suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes so pixel-bound that the additional work required by Ultra settings has a relatively smaller absolute impact, but a larger proportional one.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance with an average of 131 FPS and a minimum of 112 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 119 FPS average is also viable, but Medium provides a substantial 12 FPS headroom over the minimum threshold. Ultra at 1080p, while playable at 76 FPS average, shows a significant performance cost relative to High, with a 36% reduction in average FPS.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again proves to be the sweet spot, delivering 91 FPS average with a minimum of 77 FPS. This keeps gameplay comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. High settings at 1440p achieve 83 FPS average, which is still smooth, but the lower minimum FPS data for Medium (77 FPS) suggests better frame pacing stability. Ultra at 1440p drops to 53 FPS average, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but could feel less responsive in combat.

For 4K resolution, the choices are more constrained. Low settings produce 69 FPS average, making it the only preset at this resolution that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings at 4K achieve 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 FPS, which is playable but may exhibit noticeable stuttering in busy areas. High at 4K falls to 49 FPS, and Ultra at 31 FPS is generally not recommended for action sequences.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best experience per measured row, as it consistently provides the highest minimum FPS values at each resolution where that data is available. At 1080p, Medium’s minimum of 112 FPS is far above the minimums of other presets at that resolution. At 1440p, Medium’s minimum of 77 FPS is notably higher than the minimums recorded for other settings. At 4K, while Low has a higher average, Medium’s minimum of 46 FPS indicates it can still maintain playable frame rates, making it a viable choice for users prioritizing visual quality over maximum FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall. This places it in the 43rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 57% of tested combinations perform better in this specific game. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced but not exceptional nature of this pairing for Greedfall.

The ranking is particularly interesting when compared to the individual components’ benchmark standings. The CPU holds a 79th percentile ranking across all processors in general benchmarks, while the GPU sits at a 59th percentile across all graphics cards. The combo’s 43rd percentile ranking in Greedfall is notably lower than both individual component percentiles, suggesting that this game is particularly demanding on the GPU, and the RX 9060’s mid-range standing drags the overall system performance down.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in general benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-12600K with an identical average score, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with a 0.2% higher score, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with a 0.2% lower score. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 0.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, which scores 1% higher. These small deltas indicate that the combo’s performance in Greedfall is likely very similar to what users would experience with these rival pairings.

The ranking data implies that while this system is fully capable of running Greedfall, it is not optimized for the game’s specific demands. Users seeking higher rankings in this title would need to consider more powerful GPU options, as the CPU appears to have ample headroom based on its general benchmark performance relative to the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?*

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 provides the smoothest experience, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 119 FPS average. The 2560x1440 resolution is also viable, with Medium and High presets maintaining averages above 83 FPS.

*Q: How does the combo perform at 4K in Greedfall?*

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 69 on Low settings to 31 on Ultra settings. Only the Low preset consistently exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS.

Q: Which preset should I use for the best balance of visuals and performance?

A: The Medium preset offers the best balance across all resolutions. At 1080p it averages 131 FPS, at 1440p it averages 91 FPS, and at 4K it averages 54 FPS, with the highest minimum FPS recorded among all presets at each resolution.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Greedfall?*

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU’s general benchmark scores are strong relative to its peers, while the GPU’s performance ranking is lower, and FPS drops significantly as resolution increases.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combinations, placing it in the 43rd percentile for Greedfall performance. This is lower than the individual component rankings, indicating the GPU limits overall performance.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for this combo?

A: Minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 112 FPS; at 1440p, it is 77 FPS; and at 4K, it is 46 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the primary driver of Greedfall’s performance, as evidenced by the significant FPS scaling with resolution. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. These specifications are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 8GB capacity may be strained by Ultra textures at 4K, contributing to the low 31 FPS average at that resolution.

The GPU’s clock speeds are substantial, with a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. These high clock speeds help the GPU maintain competitive performance in less demanding scenes, but the 4K results indicate that raw clock speed cannot compensate for the limited memory bus width and VRAM capacity. The 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs provide reasonable fill rates, but the 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 compute power is not sufficient for 4K Ultra settings in this game.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its mid-range positioning. It scores 17631 in Passmark G3D and 3322 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores only 0.7% higher in average benchmark score, indicating these cards are closely matched. The RX 9060’s 132W TDP suggests it is a power-efficient design, but this efficiency does not translate into high-end performance in Greedfall.

The data indicates that the GPU’s 8GB VRAM is likely the primary constraint at 4K resolution. The difference between 4K Low (69 FPS) and 4K Medium (54 FPS) is 15 FPS, while the difference between 4K High (49 FPS) and 4K Ultra (31 FPS) is 18 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that Ultra settings at 4K may be exceeding the VRAM capacity, causing significant performance degradation.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X plays a supporting but essential role in Greedfall performance. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU provides ample processing power for the game’s AI, physics, and game logic. The base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensure responsive single-threaded performance, which is critical for game engines that rely heavily on a primary rendering thread.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency and improve performance in data-intensive tasks. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR4 support is sufficient for feeding the GPU with data, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RX 9060. The CPU’s 65W TDP indicates efficient operation, which is beneficial for system thermals and power consumption.

Benchmark results show the 5700X is a strong performer. It scores 13184 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1499 in single-core, along with 10779 in Geekbench multi-core and 2016 in single-core. These scores place it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 27578 is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and Ryzen 5 7600X.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. At 1080p, the FPS difference between Low (167 FPS) and Ultra (76 FPS) is substantial, and the CPU must keep up with the high frame rates. The 5700X’s strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 1499 Cinebench R23 score, ensures it does not become a bottleneck at these high frame rates. However, the data suggests that the GPU is still the limiting factor, as FPS scales consistently with resolution despite the CPU’s capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination in Greedfall is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Low settings: 69 FPS average
• Medium settings: 54 FPS average, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS
• High settings: 49 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 31 FPS average

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low settings: 116 FPS average
• Medium settings: 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS
• High settings: 83 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 53 FPS average

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low settings: 167 FPS average
• Medium settings: 131 FPS average, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS
• High settings: 119 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 76 FPS average

The data consistently shows that the Medium preset offers the highest minimum FPS values at each resolution where minimum data is recorded. At 4K, the Medium preset’s minimum of 46 FPS is the only recorded minimum above 40 FPS. At 1440p, the Medium minimum of 77 FPS is notably higher than the average FPS of Ultra at the same resolution. At 1080p, the Medium minimum of 112 FPS exceeds the average FPS of High settings at that resolution.

The scaling from Low to Medium settings shows a consistent pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the drop is 36 FPS (from 167 to 131). At 1440p, the drop is 25 FPS (from 116 to 91). At 4K, the drop is 15 FPS (from 69 to 54). This indicates that the Medium preset adds a proportional amount of visual quality for a consistent performance cost, making it the most predictable setting choice.

The transition from High to Ultra settings causes the largest performance penalty. At 1080p, Ultra is 43 FPS lower than High (76 vs 119). At 1440p, Ultra is 30 FPS lower than High (53 vs 83). At 4K, Ultra is 18 FPS lower than High (31 vs 49). This steep penalty suggests that Ultra settings introduce disproportionately demanding effects that significantly tax the GPU, making High the more rational choice for users seeking a balance of visual fidelity and performance.