Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 presents a stark contrast in capabilities when running Greedfall. The CPU is a modern 8-core processor with a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the GPU is a 2017-era Polaris chip with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Benchmark data for this combination places it at rank 3548 out of 3703 tested combos, putting it in the bottom 4% of all configurations. This ranking suggests a significant bottleneck, and the measured frame rates across resolutions confirm that the RX 570 is the limiting factor in almost every scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Greedfall?

A: The combination ranks 3548 out of 3703 tested combos, placing it in the bottom percentile of configurations. This low rank indicates that the hardware is not well-suited for delivering high frame rates in this title.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 73, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only measured configuration that breaks the 70 FPS mark, while Medium settings at the same resolution yield 57 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 570's performance compare to its nearest rival, the RX 470?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RX 570 has an average score of 28766, which is 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 470's average score of 28996. This indicates the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 51 on Low settings to 23 on Ultra settings. This represents a 28 FPS decrease, showing that Ultra settings are particularly demanding on this hardware.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 49 FPS. The maximum FPS for this same configuration is 66 FPS, showing a noticeable frame-time variance.

Q: Does the CPU have a higher average benchmark score than the GPU?

A: Yes, the CPU's average benchmark score is 24709, while the GPU's average benchmark score is 28766. However, the GPU's higher score does not translate to better gaming performance, as the CPU is far more capable in this context.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on a 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, and it has a TDP of 105 W. The processor's most distinctive feature is its large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is designed to improve gaming performance by storing frequently accessed data closer to the cores. Synthetic benchmarks show it performs competitively, with an average score of 24709, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

Data from the nearest rivals shows the 5700X3D is tightly clustered with other mid-range processors. It scores 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D's average score of 24728, and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX's score of 24822. Conversely, it outperforms the Intel Core i5-12450HX by 0.5% (which scores 24576) and the Intel Core i5-11600 by 0.6% (which scores 24563). This indicates that the CPU's raw processing power is not the primary constraint in Greedfall, as its performance is on par with or better than several other capable processors.

In the context of this game, the 5700X3D's 16 threads are more than sufficient to handle Greedfall's workload. The measured FPS data reveals a pattern where the frame rate scales almost entirely with resolution and graphical settings, not with CPU-bound factors. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 73 FPS, but this number is likely limited by the GPU rather than the CPU. The CPU's high multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366, suggests it is not the bottleneck, even when the GPU is struggling to maintain playable frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a much older component, based on the Polaris 20 chip and GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operations pipelines. Its clock speeds are 1168 MHz base and 1244 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The GPU is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. Its compute power is rated at 5.095 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores are modest, with an average score of 28766, placing it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 0.4% higher at 28874, and the AMD Radeon RX 470, which scores 0.8% higher at 28996. Interestingly, the RX 570 outperforms the AMD Radeon R9 M295X by 0.7% (28580) and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 by 1.2% (28421). This data suggests the RX 570 is a mid-tier graphics card from its generation, but its age and limited VRAM make it a poor match for modern titles like Greedfall.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a critical limitation. At 4K resolution, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, as evidenced by the low FPS numbers across all settings. The texture and geometry demands of Greedfall at higher resolutions and settings likely exceed the available memory, causing significant performance degradation. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is also insufficient for high-resolution textures, further contributing to the poor results. The data clearly shows that the RX 570 is the dominant bottleneck, as even lowering CPU-intensive settings does little to improve frame rates when the resolution is high.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this specific combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RX 570 at rank 3548 out of 3703 tested combos in Greedfall. This rank places the combo in the bottom 4.2% of all configurations, which is a remarkably poor result for a system with a high-end 2024 CPU. The ranking starkly illustrates the impact of pairing a powerful processor with a dated graphics card.

The disparity between the CPU and GPU performance is the central story. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. However, the combo's overall rank is far lower than either component's individual percentile. This discrepancy suggests that the GPU's limitations are so severe that they negate the CPU's advantages entirely. In a game like Greedfall, which is graphically demanding, the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and older architecture are simply insufficient, dragging the entire system's performance down to the bottom tier.

Interpretation of this rank requires considering the context of the 3703 tested combos. The data shows that this pairing is not just below average; it is near the very bottom of the performance spectrum. This is not a case of marginal differences; the RX 570 is a severe performance liability. The measured FPS figures at 4K, where the combo averages 14 FPS on Ultra settings, confirm that the system is practically unusable at high resolutions, a conclusion that aligns with its low rank.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. For a playable experience, the data suggests prioritizing lower settings. At 1920x1080, Low settings yield an average of 73 FPS, which is the only configuration that approaches a smooth 60+ FPS experience. Medium settings at 1080p drop to 57 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant 16 FPS decrease for a modest visual upgrade.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings produce an average of 51 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium settings drop to 40 FPS and High settings fall to 36 FPS. For a consistent experience, 1440p Low settings is the highest configuration that maintains an average above 50 FPS. The data indicates that Ultra settings are not viable at any resolution, as they produce an average of 33 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K.

The best experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1080p with Low settings, providing the highest average FPS of 73. If visual fidelity is desired, 1080p Medium is the compromise, offering 57 FPS with better graphics. Pushing to High settings at 1080p yields 52 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show the GPU's strain. The data strongly suggests that users should avoid 4K and Ultra settings entirely, as the frame rates fall below 30 FPS, which is generally considered unplayable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS varies from 73 on Low to 33 on Ultra. The Medium preset shows an average of 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 66, indicating frame times are relatively stable. The High preset averages 52 FPS, showing a 5 FPS drop from Medium.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops significantly. Low settings average 51 FPS, which is a 22 FPS decrease from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings average only 23 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of around 20-30% across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance is critically low. Low settings average 30 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration that reaches the 30 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27. High settings average 22 FPS, and Ultra settings average a measly 14 FPS. The data shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo, as even the lowest settings cannot maintain a stable 30 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 73 at 1080p to 51 at 1440p, and then to 30 at 4K. This represents a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 59% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear with the number of pixels, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 57 at 1080p to 40 at 1440p, and then to 24 at 4K. This is a 30% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 58% drop from 1080p to 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings presets is notable. It suggests that the performance is limited by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, which scale directly with resolution.

The data implies that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this scaling. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant as resolution increases, since the CPU workload does not change significantly with resolution. However, the observed FPS drops dramatically with resolution, confirming that the RX 570's rendering capabilities are the sole constraint. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a major contributor, as higher resolutions require more memory for frame buffers and textures, which exceeds the card's capacity and leads to severe performance penalties.