Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust performance profile in Greedfall, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p play, while 4K requires careful settings selection to maintain smoothness. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 1,705 tested configurations, and examines the CPU’s role in the results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, with the gap between settings narrowing at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is substantial: Low hits 276.3 FPS, Medium 216.2 FPS, High 201 FPS, and Ultra drops to 123.9 FPS. This 152.4 FPS difference between the extremes indicates that at this resolution, the GPU has ample headroom, and the frame rate is heavily influenced by the graphics preset’s workload. The 5700X3D’s strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,764, ensures that even at Low settings, the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck.

Moving to 1440p, the same settings order persists but the absolute numbers compress. Low produces 189.5 FPS, Medium 153.4 FPS, High 139 FPS, and Ultra 84.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra shrinks to 104.8 FPS, showing that the GPU is now working harder per frame. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased pixel throughput, but the scaling suggests that the graphics card is becoming a more significant limiting factor. The 189.5 FPS at Low still represents a fluid experience, but the 54.8 FPS drop from 1080p Low indicates that resolution alone can cost a substantial portion of performance.

At 4K, the pattern intensifies. Ultra settings yield just 54 FPS, which is a demanding load but still playable. High improves to 80.4 FPS, Medium to 88.4 FPS, and Low reaches 114.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is now 60.2 FPS, which is proportionally smaller than at 1080p. This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the dominant constraint across all settings. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are pushed hard, and even dropping to Low settings cannot fully compensate for the 8.3 million pixels being rendered. The data shows that 4K Ultra is only viable for users who accept a 54 FPS average, while 4K High offers a more comfortable margin.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 276.3 FPS at Low settings. Medium yields 216.2 FPS, High 201 FPS, and Ultra 123.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER perform at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 80.4. This is a solid result for 4K, though it is 58.6 FPS lower than the 1080p High result of 201 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is less of a bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 276.3 FPS result indicates the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the 5700X3D’s single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark suggests it may limit extreme frame rates in less demanding scenes. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1440p Low is 189.5, while Ultra is 84.7. This represents a 104.8 FPS drop, or a 55.3% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Greedfall?

A: The combo ranks 317th out of 1,705 tested combos, placing it in the top 18.6% of all configurations for this game.

Q: What is the recommended settings preset for a 4K display?

A: Based on the measured data, High settings at 4K provide an 80.4 FPS average, which is a balanced choice. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which may be too low for some users.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. For users targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, 4K Ultra is marginal at 54 FPS, so High settings at 80.4 FPS are the safer choice. At 1440p, High settings deliver 139 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra at 84.7 FPS still offers a smooth experience. For 1080p, Medium at 216.2 FPS or High at 201 FPS are both excellent, with Ultra at 123.9 FPS being the only preset that might leave performance on the table for 240 Hz displays.

The data shows that the most significant performance jump comes from dropping from Ultra to High. At 4K, this move increases the average FPS from 54 to 80.4, a 26.4 FPS gain. At 1440p, the gain is 54.3 FPS (from 84.7 to 139), and at 1080p it is 77.1 FPS (from 123.9 to 201). This suggests that Ultra settings carry a disproportionate cost in Greedfall, likely due to expensive effects that strain the GPU. For most users, High settings offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, Low settings at 276.3 FPS and 189.5 FPS respectively are available for competitive play or maximum smoothness. However, the jump from Low to Medium is relatively modest: at 1080p, it costs 60.1 FPS, and at 1440p, it costs 36.1 FPS. Given that Medium is likely to provide a noticeable visual upgrade without a severe frame rate penalty, it is a strong recommendation for most users. The data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p, offering 153.4 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER shows its strength. Low settings produce an average of 276.3 FPS, which is the highest measured result in this dataset. Medium follows at 216.2 FPS, High at 201 FPS, and Ultra at 123.9 FPS. The differences between consecutive settings are: 60.1 FPS from Low to Medium, 15.2 FPS from Medium to High, and 77.1 FPS from High to Ultra. This last drop is notable, as it represents a 38.4% reduction in performance when moving from High to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the numbers scale down proportionally. Low averages 189.5 FPS, Medium 153.4 FPS, High 139 FPS, and Ultra 84.7 FPS. The deltas are 36.1 FPS (Low to Medium), 14.4 FPS (Medium to High), and 54.3 FPS (High to Ultra). The High to Ultra drop is again the largest, confirming that Ultra settings are the most demanding. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results are lower by 86.8 FPS (Low), 62.8 FPS (Medium), 62 FPS (High), and 39.2 FPS (Ultra). This shows that the resolution increase impacts lower settings more in absolute terms.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more constrained. Low yields 114.2 FPS, Medium 88.4 FPS, High 80.4 FPS, and Ultra 54 FPS. The deltas are 25.8 FPS (Low to Medium), 8 FPS (Medium to High), and 26.4 FPS (High to Ultra). The Medium to High gap is notably small, suggesting that the GPU is already heavily loaded at Medium. Compared to 1080p, the 4K results are lower by 162.1 FPS (Low), 127.8 FPS (Medium), 120.6 FPS (High), and 69.9 FPS (Ultra). The data confirms that 4K is the most demanding scenario, with even Low settings unable to reach the frame rates seen at 1080p Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a solid position. The combo ranks 317th out of 1,705 tested combos in Greedfall, which places it in the top 18.6% of all configurations. This is a strong showing, indicating that the pairing is well-suited for this Action RPG. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows high performance at 1080p and 1440p, with slightly reduced but still capable results at 4K.

The CPU’s individual standing is also relevant. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24,673 and sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1360P (score 24,627, delta 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (score 24,605, delta 0.3%), and Intel Core i5-11600 (score 24,559, delta 0.5%). The 5700X3D is essentially tied with these processors, showing that its performance is competitive with a range of modern and previous-generation chips. The GPU, meanwhile, has an average benchmark score of 42,576 and sits at the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (delta -0.2%) and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (delta -0.3%), indicating a tight cluster of performance.

The combo’s rank of 317 suggests that while both components are strong individually, the pairing is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard. This is likely due to the GPU’s position, as the RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end card but not the most powerful available. The data shows that this combo is well above average, but users seeking the very highest frame rates at 4K Ultra would need to look at more powerful configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with a 96 MB shared L3 cache. This large cache is a defining feature of the X3D series and is particularly beneficial in gaming workloads. The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366 and a PassMark multithread score of 26,318. Its single-thread performance is more modest, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,157 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 804.

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role appears to be supportive rather than limiting. At 1080p Low, the measured 276.3 FPS average indicates that the 5700X3D can feed the GPU with enough frames to reach very high rates. However, the data also shows that the CPU’s single-thread performance may cap frame rates in certain scenarios, as the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,575 is relatively low compared to its 16-thread score of 6,764. This suggests that Greedfall may not fully utilize all 16 threads, and the CPU’s performance in lightly-threaded tasks could be a factor at extremely high frame rates.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are well-matched to the GPU’s capabilities. The benchmark results show that the 5700X3D is not a bottleneck at 1440p or 4K, where the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The measured data at 4K Ultra (54 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (84.7 FPS) are likely constrained by the RTX 4070 SUPER’s pixel throughput and shading power, not the CPU. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking and its close performance to rivals like the Intel Core i7-1360P (delta 0.2%) confirm that it is a capable gaming processor that holds its own in this title. For users with this combo, the data indicates that CPU upgrades would yield minimal gains in Greedfall, as the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at most settings.