Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Greedfall, but the data shows that Ultra settings are punishing at higher resolutions. The combination ranks in the top third of all tested combos, with the GPU emerging as the clear bottleneck at 4K. Benchmark results indicate that High settings at 1440p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: Greedfall's performance is heavily dependent on resolution, but the scaling factor is not linear. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 168.3 fps. Moving to 1440p drops this to 115.5 fps, a reduction of roughly 31%. The jump to 4K at High settings yields 68.6 fps, another significant drop of about 41% from the 1440p figure. This steep decline suggests that the RX 9070's rendering load is scaling aggressively with pixel count.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story. At 1080p Low, the system hits 235.8 fps. At 1440p Low, it falls to 165 fps, and at 4K Low, it reaches 98.4 fps. This 58% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings indicates that even with minimal graphical load, the resolution increase places substantial strain on the GPU. Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 128.7 fps, while at 4K, that same gap shrinks to 53.8 fps. This compression suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is the limiting component, whereas at 1080p, other factors may start to cap performance.

The data indicates that 4K Ultra is particularly demanding, with the combo producing only 44.6 fps. This is below the 60 fps threshold that many users consider playable. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (73.2 fps) to 4K Ultra (44.6 fps) represents a 39% performance loss, which is consistent with the resolution scaling pattern seen across other settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In Greedfall specifically, this CPU/GPU combination ranks 543rd out of 1705 tested combos. This places it in the top 32% of all configurations, which is a respectable position given the game's age and the hardware's relative recency. The rank indicates that while the combo is not at the very top of the leaderboard, it outperforms the majority of systems tested.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, sits in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 26214 places it in a tight cluster with several rivals. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26196, just 0.1% below, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 26272, 0.2% higher. This shows that the 5700X is competitive with both older high-end Intel parts and newer AMD mainstream offerings.

The GPU, AMD Radeon RX 9070, holds the 79th percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 34780 puts it narrowly ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677, 0.3% slower) and slightly behind the NVIDIA A2 (34866, 0.2% faster). This suggests the RX 9070 is a mid-to-high-tier performer that can handle demanding titles but is not at the absolute flagship level.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High at 115.5 fps provides a smooth experience. At 4K, even High settings drop to 68.6 fps, which is playable but noticeably less fluid.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings in Greedfall?

A: No. The measured 4K Ultra result is 44.6 fps, which is below the 60 fps target. Users seeking 4K should use High settings for 68.6 fps or Medium for 78.9 fps.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rivals for this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 34780 is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 and 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2. This indicates it performs similarly to those workstation-oriented cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 235.8 fps, which is extremely high. The CPU's multi-threaded score of 26612 in Passmark suggests it has ample headroom, but the 1080p Ultra figure of 107.1 fps shows the GPU is still the primary constraint.

Q: What settings preset offers the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 1440p deliver 131.1 fps, while High drops to 115.5 fps. Both are excellent, but High provides better visuals with only a 12% frame rate penalty.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in Greedfall?

A: The combination ranks 543rd out of 1705 total combos, putting it in the top third of all tested systems for this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results across all presets. Low settings achieve 235.8 fps, Medium reaches 187.2 fps, High produces 168.3 fps, and Ultra drops to 107.1 fps. The gap between Low and Ultra is 128.7 fps, indicating that Greedfall's Ultra preset adds significant rendering complexity.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high but scales down predictably. Low settings hit 165 fps, Medium reaches 131.1 fps, High delivers 115.5 fps, and Ultra falls to 73.2 fps. The 1440p Ultra figure is still above 60 fps, making it a viable option for users with high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with the highest settings. Low produces 98.4 fps, Medium reaches 78.9 fps, High drops to 68.6 fps, and Ultra falls to 44.6 fps. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 60 fps, underscoring the resolution's demands.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Greedfall, a 2019 title that does not require excessive VRAM. The GPU's clock speeds include a base of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost of 2520 MHz. The effective memory speed is 20.1 Gbps.

The RX 9070's performance in Greedfall is strongly tied to resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully taxed, as evidenced by the 235.8 fps at Low settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the card's 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs are pushed to their limits, resulting in 44.6 fps. The GPU's 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial, but the game's rendering pipeline appears to be more sensitive to pixel fill rate than raw compute.

The GPU's benchmark scores support the gaming results. Its Passmark G3D score of 25381 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 133741 indicate strong overall performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 is moderate, suggesting the card is capable but not exceptional in heavy DX12 workloads. For Greedfall, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate at all resolutions, with its role becoming more pronounced as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1080p display, the data clearly indicates that Ultra settings at 107.1 fps is the optimal choice. This preset delivers the best visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 fps. The 235.8 fps at Low settings is unnecessary for most displays, and the jump from High to Ultra only costs 61.2 fps.

At 1440p, High settings at 115.5 fps is the recommended preset. This configuration provides a 58% improvement over Ultra's 73.2 fps while maintaining excellent visual fidelity. Medium settings at 131.1 fps is a viable alternative for users who prioritize frame rate, but the visual trade-off is likely not worth the 15.6 fps gain.

For 4K displays, Medium settings at 78.9 fps is the best balance. High settings at 68.6 fps is also playable, but Ultra's 44.6 fps is below acceptable thresholds for smooth gameplay. Users should avoid Ultra at 4K unless they are using adaptive sync technology and can tolerate lower frame rates. The data shows that the preset scaling is consistent across resolutions, with each step down in settings providing roughly a 15-20% performance boost.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz boosts to 4.60 GHz, and it has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 26612 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22620 indicate strong multi-threaded performance. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a Passmark single thread score of 3385 and Geekbench single core score of 2148.

In Greedfall, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The 4K results show that even with a capable processor, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. However, at 1080p Low, the 235.8 fps result suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. The CPU's 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's AI and physics calculations, which are unlikely to be a limiting factor.

The CPU's benchmark performance places it in the 83rd percentile, and its average score of 26214 is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and 0.1% of the Intel Core i9-11900KF. This indicates that the 5700X is a well-rounded processor that will not hold back the RX 9070 in most gaming scenarios. For Greedfall specifically, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate, with the data suggesting that frame rates are primarily determined by GPU load rather than CPU processing power.