Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a playable but demanding experience in Greedfall, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The data shows a steep drop-off from 1080p to 4K, particularly under Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold. This combination ranks 1037th out of 1705 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet it remains capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1440p with the right settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves a commanding 167.7 FPS average, which drops to 114.2 FPS at 1440p and further to 69.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 58.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s rendering throughput is the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The trend is consistent across all settings presets, with the gap widening as graphical fidelity rises.

Under High settings, the frame rate falls from 121.7 FPS at 1080p to 85.1 FPS at 1440p and finally to 50.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K result drops below the 60 FPS playability threshold, signaling that this resolution is only viable with the lowest settings. The Ultra preset tells a more severe story: 79.8 FPS at 1080p, 51.9 FPS at 1440p, and a marginal 32.5 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K under Ultra shows a 37.4% performance loss, which is steeper than the 35% loss seen from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading resources are increasingly saturated at higher resolutions.

The fact that 1080p Low produces 167.7 FPS while 4K Ultra produces 32.5 FPS — a fivefold difference — confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck. The CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 throughput cannot sustain high frame rates when pixel workload quadruples.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture part built on a 12 nm process, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU boost clock reaches 1770 MHz. These specifications directly influence the measured results: the 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Greedfall at all tested settings, as none of the data points show a performance collapse indicative of VRAM overflow, even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s compute metrics — 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs — produce a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. These figures explain why the card excels at 1080p, where it can push 121.7 FPS on High, but struggles at 4K Ultra, where the pixel rate becomes insufficient to maintain fluid motion. The FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS places this GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs in the database, yet its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores only 0.5% higher on average benchmark score, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails by 2.5%.

The 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors contribute to a 215 W TDP, which is a modest power envelope for a card of this class. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 22206, combined with its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651, indicates that it is a mid-range performer by modern standards. The measured Greedfall results align with this assessment: it handles 1440p well but requires settings compromises at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution, and the data supports a clear hierarchy. For 1080p gaming, High settings at 121.7 FPS provide an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with Medium at 130.3 FPS offering a marginal speed boost. Ultra at 79.8 FPS remains playable and is the best choice for users prioritizing image quality over frame rate, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, High settings at 85.1 FPS are the recommended choice, delivering smooth gameplay with minimal visual compromise. Medium at 90 FPS is nearly identical in performance, so the choice between them comes down to personal preference for subtle graphical differences. Ultra at 51.9 FPS dips below 60 FPS, making it a less desirable option for competitive or fast-paced play, though it remains usable for slower exploration. Low at 114.2 FPS is excessive for this resolution and sacrifices too much visual fidelity.

At 4K, the situation becomes constrained. Low settings at 69.4 FPS is the only preset that maintains a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. Medium at 55.2 FPS and High at 50.7 FPS are technically playable but will exhibit noticeable stutter in action sequences. Ultra at 32.5 FPS is not recommended for general play, as the frame rate drops to cinematic levels that impair responsiveness. The data suggests that 4K users should either accept Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 167.7 at Low to 79.8 at Ultra, with Medium at 130.3 and High at 121.7. The step from Medium to High costs 8.6 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 41.9 FPS, indicating that Ultra carries a disproportionate performance penalty.

At 2560x1440, the values are 114.2 (Low), 90 (Medium), 85.1 (High), and 51.9 (Ultra). The transition from High to Ultra here costs 33.2 FPS, a 39% drop, which is more severe than the 34.4% drop at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU’s shading units are becoming saturated at 1440p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the numbers are 69.4 (Low), 55.2 (Medium), 50.7 (High), and 32.5 (Ultra). The gap between Low and Medium is 14.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 18.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K delivers less than half the frame rate of Low at 1080p, quantifying the massive workload increase. Across all resolutions, the relative ordering of settings remains consistent, with Low always fastest and Ultra always slowest, but the absolute deltas grow with resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: 1080p and 1440p are both viable. At 1080p, all settings including Ultra (79.8 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. At 1440p, Low (114.2 FPS), Medium (90 FPS), and High (85.1 FPS) all stay above 60 FPS, but Ultra (51.9 FPS) falls short.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 32.5, which is far below the 60 FPS playability standard. Even 4K High (50.7 FPS) and Medium (55.2 FPS) fail to reach 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22206 is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) and 0.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006). It also leads the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670) by 2.5%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The processor’s 3DMark max-thread score of 6850 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22620 suggest ample headroom, and the FPS scaling is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

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

A: The difference is 62.3 FPS. Low settings produce 114.2 FPS, while Ultra produces 51.9 FPS, representing a 54.5% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Does the combo’s ranking in this game reflect its overall hardware capabilities?

A: The combo ranks 1037th out of 1705 tested combos for Greedfall, which is in the 39th percentile. This is lower than the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking, indicating that the game’s specific demands stress this pairing more than average workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 32 MB shared L3 cache and 7 nm TSMC process node provide strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 scores of 3193 (single-core) and 22620 (multi-core). The CPU’s average benchmark score of 26214 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.1% higher) and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (0.2% lower).

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 167.7 FPS, which is well above what a CPU-bound scenario would produce. The processor’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 and Geekbench multicore score of 9720 confirm its ability to handle modern game threads. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU’s demands.

The CPU’s 4.60 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for single-threaded game logic, which Greedfall relies on for its Action RPG mechanics. The Passmark single-thread score of 3385 indicates strong per-core performance, ensuring that the CPU does not become a bottleneck even when the GPU is pushing high frame rates at 1080p. The data consistently shows that lowering resolution increases FPS, which would not happen if the CPU were the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1037th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 39th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is notably lower than the individual component percentiles — the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 65th percentile — which suggests that Greedfall is particularly demanding on the GPU relative to other games in the database.

The ranking reflects the measured FPS data: while the combo delivers excellent performance at 1080p, its 4K results are below average for the database. The 4K Ultra score of 32.5 FPS is a significant drag on the overall ranking, as is the 1440p Ultra score of 51.9 FPS. In contrast, the 1080p results are competitive, with the High preset at 121.7 FPS and Low at 167.7 FPS, indicating that the combo performs near the top tier at this resolution.

The gap between the combo’s rank and its component percentiles highlights the importance of game-specific optimization. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most titles, but Greedfall’s rendering demands at high resolutions expose the GPU’s limitations. The CPU’s headroom is evident — it never constrains performance — but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s throughput ceiling. Users seeking higher rankings in this game would need to prioritize GPU upgrades over CPU upgrades, as the data shows the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate across all settings and resolutions.