Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a dominant performance profile in Greedfall, with the data showing that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates across all tested configurations. The combo ranks in the 86th position out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it firmly in the top 5% of all systems, and the measured FPS numbers confirm that this setup is capable of exceptional frame rates even at the highest resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario, particularly at higher settings. At Low settings, the average FPS scales from 335.2 at 1920x1080 down to 230.4 at 2560x1440 and finally to 137.7 at 3840x2160. This represents a 58.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is typical for a title where the graphics card is the limiting factor. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom, so the scaling pattern is driven by compute and pixel throughput rather than memory capacity.

At Ultra settings, the scaling becomes more severe. The average FPS drops from 152.5 at 1080p to 107.4 at 1440p and then to 62.7 at 4K. This 58.9% decrease from 1080p to 4K mirrors the Low setting pattern, indicating that the relative load on the GPU increases proportionally with resolution regardless of quality preset. However, the absolute numbers tell a different story: at 4K Ultra, the system delivers 62.7 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant demand on the hardware. The data suggests that the RTX 5080 is the bottleneck at all resolutions, as the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU even at 1080p Low where the frame rate exceeds 335 FPS.

The transition from Medium to High settings at each resolution shows a modest FPS penalty, typically around 8-10%, while the jump from High to Ultra incurs a much larger cost. For instance, at 1440p, moving from High (168.4 FPS) to Ultra (107.4 FPS) costs 36.2% of the frame rate. This non-linear scaling indicates that Ultra presets enable computationally expensive effects that disproportionately impact performance, while the GPU still has reserve capacity at lower settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 5080 sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Arc A570M, which is 1.6% slower, and the Intel Arc Pro A60, which is 1.9% faster. This places the RTX 5080 in a competitive position, though the Greedfall results suggest the game is particularly well-optimized for NVIDIA hardware. The GPU’s 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs provide the raw compute necessary for high frame rates, while its base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2617 MHz ensure consistent performance under load.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is never a limiting factor in Greedfall, as even at 4K Ultra the game’s memory footprint stays well within the available GDDR7 memory. The 256-bit bus width and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth deliver the data throughput needed to sustain the high FPS observed at 1440p and 1080p. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for this 2019 title, which does not utilize the RTX 5080’s ray tracing cores or tensor cores in a meaningful way based on the measured results.

The data shows that the GPU is the sole performance limiter in this combination. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 335.2 FPS, which is close to the practical ceiling for most displays and indicates that the CPU is not constraining the GPU. The RTX 5080’s 5 nm process node and 45,600 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, but the overall frame rates are primarily a function of the GPU’s shader and ROP throughput. The lack of any min or max FPS data in the measured results suggests that frame pacing is stable across all tested settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides more than enough processing power for Greedfall. The CPU’s base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with a 32 MB shared L3 cache, ensure that the game’s single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads are handled without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 83 and average benchmark score of 26214 place it in a strong position relative to other processors, though the nearest rivals show that it is not an outlier.

The benchmark results for the 5700X are telling: the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22620 and single-core score of 3193 demonstrate balanced performance that suits an Action RPG like Greedfall. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 and max-thread score of 6850 indicate that the CPU scales well with additional threads, but the game’s engine likely does not utilize all 16 threads effectively. The Passmark multithread score of 26612 and single-thread score of 3385 confirm that the CPU can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded scenarios.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The data shows that even at 1080p Low with 335.2 FPS, the CPU does not limit performance, as the frame rate continues to scale with resolution. The 5700X’s 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node indicate efficient operation, but the performance headroom is substantial. Compared to the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which is 0.1% faster in average benchmark score, the 5700X delivers essentially identical CPU performance, meaning any differences in Greedfall frame rates are attributable to the GPU rather than the processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Greedfall with this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 168.4 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1920x1080 High, the system achieves 244.1 FPS, while 3840x2160 High manages 101.4 FPS. All three resolutions are playable, but 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 244.1 at 1080p to 168.4 at 1440p and 101.4 at 4K. This represents a 58.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is from 335.2 to 137.7, a 58.9% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in Greedfall?

A: No. The data shows that frame rates scale consistently with resolution, which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low with 335.2 FPS, the CPU still has headroom, as the 8-core, 16-thread configuration is sufficient for this title.

Q: Which preset provides the highest frame rate at 4K?

A: Low settings at 3840x2160 delivers 137.7 FPS, while Medium achieves 111.6 FPS and High reaches 101.4 FPS. Ultra drops to 62.7 FPS. The choice depends on whether visual quality or frame rate is prioritized.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 86th out of 1705 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5% of all systems. This indicates that the 5700X and RTX 5080 pairing is among the most capable configurations for Greedfall.

Q: Does the RTX 5080’s 16 GB VRAM cause any issues?

A: No. The measured results show no indication of VRAM limitations at any resolution or setting. The 16 GB capacity and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for Greedfall’s requirements.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to High settings as the optimal choice for most users, as it delivers a strong balance of visual fidelity and frame rate across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High produces 244.1 FPS, which is nearly three times the refresh rate of standard 60 Hz displays and comfortably above 144 Hz panels. At 2560x1440, High achieves 168.4 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. Even at 3840x2160, High maintains 101.4 FPS, which is smooth for most players.

Ultra settings, while visually superior, incur a significant performance penalty that is not justified by the data. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 62.7 FPS, which is a 38.2% reduction compared to High. At 1080p Ultra, the system still delivers 152.5 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 37.5% of the frame rate. For users with 120 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, High is the recommended setting to maximize smoothness.

Medium settings offer a marginal improvement over High in terms of frame rate, with 265.3 FPS at 1080p and 111.6 FPS at 4K, but the visual quality trade-off is unnecessary given the already high performance at High. Low settings are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount, as the 335.2 FPS at 1080p Low exceeds the capabilities of most monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 335.2 FPS on Low, 265.3 FPS on Medium, 244.1 FPS on High, and 152.5 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Medium costs 20.8% of the frame rate, while moving from Medium to High costs 8.0%, and High to Ultra costs 37.5%. This pattern indicates that Ultra settings introduce effects that are disproportionately expensive.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 230.4 FPS on Low, 182.7 FPS on Medium, 168.4 FPS on High, and 107.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each setting shows a consistent reduction of approximately 30%, which aligns with the increase in pixel count from 2.07 million to 3.69 million.

At 3840x2160, the results are 137.7 FPS on Low, 111.6 FPS on Medium, 101.4 FPS on High, and 62.7 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, with a 40.2% reduction at Low settings, reflecting the doubling of pixel count to 8.29 million. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that this setting pushes the GPU to its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 86 out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 95th percentile of all systems. This ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU’s exceptional performance, as the CPU’s benchmark scores place it in a middle tier relative to other processors. The 5700X’s average benchmark score of 26214 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF at 26196, with a delta of 0.1%, confirming that CPU choice has minimal impact on this game’s frame rates.

The RTX 5080’s average benchmark score of 59188 is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% higher than the Intel Arc A580, but 1.9% lower than the Intel Arc Pro A60. In Greedfall, however, the RTX 5080’s performance exceeds what these benchmark scores might suggest, as the game appears to favor NVIDIA’s architecture. The 89th percentile ranking of the GPU, combined with the 86th place combo ranking, indicates that the pairing is well-matched for this title, with no significant bottlenecks from either component. The data confirms that this is a top-tier configuration for Greedfall, capable of delivering high frame rates at any resolution and setting.