Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Greedfall, positioning itself in the 92nd percentile of all tested hardware combinations (rank 131 out of 1705). The data reveals a system that excels at high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming while maintaining playable 4K performance, with the Ultra preset presenting a significant challenge at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 stands out as the clear winner. This configuration delivers 154.3 FPS, which is 56.1 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 98.2 FPS at the same resolution. The visual difference between High and Ultra in Greedfall is typically marginal compared to the substantial performance gap, making High the most efficient choice for competitive and immersive play.

At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 224.9 FPS, which is 82.4 FPS below the Low preset's 313.2 FPS but still provides an exceptionally smooth experience. The Medium preset at 252.1 FPS offers a middle ground, but the jump from Medium to High only costs 27.2 FPS while likely providing noticeably better visual quality. For 1080p users with high-refresh-rate monitors, High is the recommended preset.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset drops to 61.5 FPS, which is below the 94.3 FPS achieved by High. The Medium preset at 100.3 FPS offers only 6.0 FPS more than High, suggesting diminishing returns. For 4K gaming, the High preset provides the best experience, delivering 94.3 FPS and maintaining smooth gameplay without the steep performance penalty of Ultra. The Low preset at 132.6 FPS is available for users prioritizing maximum frame rates over visual quality.

FAQ

Q: How does the 5700X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 24673 on average, placing it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P (24627), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24605), and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600 (24559). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6% (24811).

Q: What is the performance gap between the RTX 4080 SUPER and its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER averages 53610 in benchmarks, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414). It leads the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 2.1% (52505) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by 2.9% (52086).

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 94.3 FPS, which is playable and smooth. The Ultra preset drops to 61.5 FPS, which is still technically playable but may feel less responsive. The Medium preset at 100.3 FPS offers a good compromise for 4K users.

Q: How significant is the CPU's cache configuration for gaming performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D features 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D series. This large cache helps mitigate memory latency, and the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs supports its strong gaming performance. The CPU also has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the frame rate cost of moving from High to Ultra settings?

A: The cost is substantial across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra (142.5 FPS) is 82.4 FPS lower than High (224.9 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra (98.2 FPS) is 56.1 FPS lower than High (154.3 FPS). At 4K, Ultra (61.5 FPS) is 32.8 FPS lower than High (94.3 FPS). The relative penalty increases with resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Greedfall. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's textures at any resolution. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz drive its 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs positions it as a high-end part, and the benchmark data confirms its strength. In Greedfall, the GPU is clearly the primary driver of frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that moving from Low to Ultra settings at 4K reduces average FPS from 132.6 to 61.5, a drop of 71.1 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being taxed heavily by the Ultra preset's additional effects and draw distance.

The GPU's 320 TMUs and 112 ROPs handle texture and pixel processing efficiently, while its 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide headroom for future titles. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the game is unlikely to exceed memory limits, though the 61.5 FPS result suggests that raw compute rather than memory capacity is the limiting factor at that setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 131st out of 1705 tested combinations in Greedfall, placing it in the top 7.7% of all systems. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: neither component is a bottleneck at typical gaming resolutions, allowing the system to perform near the limits of its components.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking both contribute to this strong overall position. The 5700X3D's 3D V-Cache technology, while not explicitly listed in the cache specifications (the L3 is 96 MB shared), provides a significant advantage in gaming workloads that benefit from large, fast caches. The RTX 4080 SUPER's performance class ensures that the GPU can fully utilize the CPU's output at 1080p and 1440p.

The rank of 131 indicates that there are 130 combinations that perform better, likely featuring newer or more expensive components such as the RTX 4090 or top-tier X3D CPUs. However, for a system built on the AM4 platform with DDR4 memory, this ranking demonstrates that the 5700X3D remains a highly competitive gaming CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 224.9 at 1920x1080 to 154.3 at 2560x1440, a decrease of 31.4%. The further drop to 94.3 at 3840x2160 represents an additional 38.9% reduction from 1440p.

The Low preset shows even more dramatic scaling: 313.2 FPS at 1080p drops to 216.9 at 1440p (a 30.7% decrease) and then to 132.6 at 4K (a 38.9% decrease from 1440p). This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU may be limiting performance, as the GPU is capable of producing over 300 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p.

The Medium preset follows a similar trajectory: 252.1 FPS at 1080p, 173.6 at 1440p, and 100.3 at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the steepest relative decline: 142.5 FPS at 1080p falls to 98.2 at 1440p (a 31.1% decrease) and then to 61.5 at 4K (a 37.4% decrease from 1440p). This scaling suggests that the Ultra preset's additional GPU workload amplifies the resolution penalty.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 313.2 FPS on Low, 252.1 FPS on Medium, 224.9 FPS on High, and 142.5 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 61.1 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 27.2 FPS. The Ultra preset costs 82.4 FPS compared to High, making it the most expensive single preset jump.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases to 216.9 FPS on Low, 173.6 FPS on Medium, 154.3 FPS on High, and 98.2 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Medium gap narrows to 43.3 FPS, and the Medium to High gap narrows to 19.3 FPS. The High to Ultra gap widens to 56.1 FPS, representing a 36.4% performance loss for the Ultra preset.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 132.6 FPS on Low, 100.3 FPS on Medium, 94.3 FPS on High, and 61.5 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Medium gap is 32.3 FPS, while the Medium to High gap is only 6.0 FPS, indicating diminishing returns between these settings. The High to Ultra gap is 32.8 FPS, showing that Ultra imposes a severe penalty at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides the processing foundation for this system. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it operates at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The 96 MB shared L3 cache is the standout feature, providing a substantial performance advantage in gaming workloads that benefit from large amounts of cached data.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 26318 in Passmark multithread. Single-thread scores are more modest at 3157 in Cinebench R23 and 2970 in Passmark, but gaming performance is more dependent on multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads. The 3DMark results show scaling from 804 in single-thread to 6755 in max-threads, indicating good scaling across cores.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking places it above the majority of processors, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average score. This clustering suggests that the 5700X3D is part of a tightly competitive group, with its 3D V-Cache providing the edge in gaming-specific scenarios. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER with enough data to maintain high frame rates, particularly at 1080p where the GPU's output exceeds 300 FPS.

The CPU's 105 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a practical choice for upgrades, and its DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) is adequate for the platform. The 7 nm process node and 8,850 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, while the 74 mm² die size reflects the dense cache layout.