Greedfall

Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 presents a clear performance hierarchy: the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threading keeps frame rates high at 1080p. The data shows this combo ranks 510th out of 1705 tested configurations, placing it in the top 30% of all systems tested for this title. This pairing delivers a smooth experience at 1440p High, but pushing to 4K Ultra requires significant compromises.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system’s workload shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 235.5 FPS, indicating the CPU and GPU have ample headroom. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 163.6 FPS, a 30.5% decrease, while 4K Low yields 100.9 FPS, a further 38.3% reduction from 1440p. This scaling pattern shows the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises, though even at 4K Low the frame rate remains highly playable.

The High preset tells a similar story with a steeper curve. From 172 FPS at 1080p, performance falls to 120.1 FPS at 1440p (a 30.2% drop) and then to 69.8 FPS at 4K (a 41.9% drop from 1440p). The larger drop from 1440p to 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p demonstrates that the RTX 3080’s 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily at 4K. The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 5700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, but at 4K, the GPU’s 8704 shading units become the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the standout choice. It delivers 120.1 FPS, which is 43 FPS higher than Ultra at the same resolution (77.1 FPS) while still exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. At 4K, High settings produce 69.8 FPS, which is acceptable for most players, but the 44.9 FPS at Ultra falls below the 60 FPS target, making High the recommended ceiling for 4K play.

The Medium preset offers a compelling alternative for those prioritizing frame rates. At 1440p, it hits 133.1 FPS, a 10.8% improvement over High, while at 4K it reaches 79.2 FPS, a 13.5% gain over High. The Low preset provides the highest possible frame rates—235.5 FPS at 1080p and 100.9 FPS at 4K—but sacrifices visual fidelity. Benchmark results indicate that the jump from Medium to High costs roughly 9.8% performance at 1440p and 11.9% at 4K, making High the sweet spot for most users.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X’s specifications directly influence Greedfall’s performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU is not the bottleneck. With 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, this Zen 3 processor provides strong multi-threaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 and passmark multithread score of 26612 indicate robust parallel processing power, which helps maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not saturated.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 83rd among all CPUs shows it outperforms the majority of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF, scores 26196 versus the 5700X’s 26214 average, a negligible 0.1% difference. In Greedfall, the CPU’s impact is most visible at 1080p Low, where 235.5 FPS demonstrates that the processor can handle the game’s logic and draw calls without limiting the RTX 3080. However, at 4K Ultra (44.9 FPS), the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor—the GPU’s rendering load dominates.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) contribute to efficient data flow. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 921 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 321 show adequate per-core performance for a 2019 Action RPG, though Greedfall does not appear to be particularly sensitive to single-thread speed given the high frame rates achieved.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Greedfall at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only on High settings. The measured 69.8 FPS at 4K High exceeds the 60 FPS target, while Ultra drops to 44.9 FPS, which is below 60.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1440p with High settings provides the best combination of quality and performance at 120.1 FPS. This resolution also offers 133.1 FPS on Medium and 77.1 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance compared to High?

A: Ultra causes significant drops across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra yields 109.4 FPS versus 172 FPS on High (a 36.4% reduction). At 1440p, the drop is 35.8% (77.1 vs 120.1 FPS), and at 4K, it falls 35.7% (44.9 vs 69.8 FPS).

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

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 235.5 FPS, indicating neither component is heavily constrained. The GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, as shown by the scaling to 100.9 FPS at 4K Low.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 510th out of 1705 total configurations, placing it in the top 29.9% of all tested combos for Greedfall. This is a strong result, though not elite-tier.

Q: What settings should be avoided?

A: 4K Ultra should be avoided, as the 44.9 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS standard. The data shows the gap between High and Ultra is substantial at every resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its characteristics explain the performance scaling observed. With 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, the card provides 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 8704 shading units, 272 TMUs, and 96 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s. The boost clock of 1710 MHz and FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS position this as a high-end Ampere GPU.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 80th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35787, confirms its strong standing. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35860, a negligible 0.2% difference. In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes evident in the Ultra preset’s steep performance cost. The measured 44.9 FPS at 4K Ultra versus 100.9 FPS at 4K Low shows a 55.5% reduction, highlighting how the game’s advanced effects tax the card’s memory and compute resources.

The 8 nm process node and 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die allow for high fill rates, but Greedfall’s Ultra settings appear to push the card to its limits at 4K. The GPU’s 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU indicate substantial power requirements, which is consistent with its performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the system demonstrates its peak capability. Low settings produce 235.5 FPS, Medium reaches 190.3 FPS, High achieves 172 FPS, and Ultra drops to 109.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 62.6 FPS, the largest absolute difference between any two presets at this resolution.

At 1440p, performance scales down predictably. Low delivers 163.6 FPS, Medium hits 133.1 FPS, High sustains 120.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77.1 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 43 FPS, which is proportional to the 1080p behavior. Notably, 1440p High (120.1 FPS) still exceeds 1080p Ultra (109.4 FPS), indicating that users should prefer higher resolution over Ultra settings.

At 4K, the GPU’s limits become clear. Low provides 100.9 FPS, which is playable, while Medium reaches 79.2 FPS. High dips to 69.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 44.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 56 FPS spread, with the most dramatic single step being the 24.9 FPS loss from Medium to High. This data suggests that 4K gaming is viable only with reduced settings for a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 510 out of 1705 total tested configurations places it in the 70th percentile of all systems tested for Greedfall. This means it outperforms approximately 70% of all tested combos, a strong result given the game’s 2019 release date and the hardware’s capabilities. The ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 5700X’s 83rd percentile CPU performance and the RTX 3080’s 80th percentile GPU performance.

The data shows that this pairing is well-matched for Greedfall, with the CPU providing enough headroom for the GPU to operate at its full potential at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor, as evidenced by the 44.9 FPS at Ultra being consistent with GPU-bound behavior. Compared to the nearest rival combos, the CPU’s 0.1% delta against the i9-11900KF and the GPU’s 0.4% delta against the Radeon 880M indicate this system sits in a competitive performance band, though not at the absolute top tier. For a 2019 Action RPG, this combo delivers excellent frame rates across most settings, with only 4K Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold.