Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 343rd out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a game that launched in 2019, indicating that this pairing delivers well above-average performance for the title. The combo’s standing reflects a balanced system where both the CPU and GPU contribute meaningfully, though the data suggests the graphics card becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 343 out of 1705 places it in the 80th percentile of all tested configurations for Greedfall. This is a high placement, but not a top-tier one, which makes sense given the game’s age and the hardware’s modern capabilities. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5070 is in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs—both are above-average components, and their pairing yields a result that is consistent with their individual standings. The data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, but it is not at the absolute advanced, as higher-ranked combos likely feature newer or more expensive parts.

What is notable is the consistency across the board. At 1080p, the combo achieves an average of 190.5 FPS on High settings, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Ultra, the system manages 53.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The ranking reflects this versatility—it is a high-performing combo that handles the game well across all settings, though it cannot maintain ultra-high frame rates at maximum resolution. The gap between the combo’s rank and the top of the list suggests that Greedfall is not heavily dependent on the latest hardware, but this pairing still leverages its strengths effectively.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is built on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, which is ample for Greedfall’s Action RPG workload. The CPU’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a standout feature, and in a game like Greedfall that involves large open-world areas and numerous NPCs, this cache likely helps reduce latency and improve frame pacing. The benchmark results support this: the CPU scores 22,366 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,157 in single-core, placing it well above the median processor. Its average benchmark score of 24,673 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, which scores 24,627 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D at 24,605 (0.3% lower).

In Greedfall, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 271.1 FPS, which is a 42% increase over 1080p High (190.5 FPS). This jump indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach very high frame rates. The 3DMark scores show a strong scaling from 2 threads (1,575) to 16 threads (6,764), suggesting the CPU handles multi-threaded workloads efficiently. For a game from 2019, the 5700X3D’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient, and the data shows it does not bottleneck the RTX 5070 until the GPU is heavily loaded at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and it offers 6144 shading units. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is a key factor for Greedfall at higher resolutions, as the game’s textures and draw distances can consume significant memory. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 41,687 places it in the 83rd percentile, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41,610 (0.2% lower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 41,441 (0.6% lower). This indicates the RTX 5070 is a solid performer, though not an outlier.

In Greedfall, the GPU’s influence becomes dominant at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 53.4 FPS, a 72% reduction from 4K Low (112.4 FPS). This steep decline is a clear sign that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution. The 4K High setting yields 81.5 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant hit compared to 1440p High (130.9 FPS). The RTX 5070’s 12 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Greedfall, but the sheer pixel count at 4K, combined with Ultra settings, overwhelms the GPU’s processing power. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role in achieving high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in Greedfall?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo ranks 343rd out of 1705 tested configurations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 24,673, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-1360P (24,627) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24,605), but 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (24,811).

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Greedfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 271.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 53.4, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5070 have, and what memory type does it use?

A: The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a total bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz and features 8 cores with 16 threads.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and reveals the system’s bottleneck behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 271.1 FPS, which drops to 187.1 FPS at 1440p Low (a 31% decrease) and further to 112.4 FPS at 4K Low (a 59% decrease from 1080p). This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU’s capability is less relevant at higher pixel counts. At 1080p High, the combo hits 190.5 FPS, dropping to 130.9 FPS at 1440p High (a 31% decrease) and 81.5 FPS at 4K High (a 57% decrease from 1080p High). The consistency of the percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU work in tandem, with the CPU able to push frame rates above 200 FPS on Low settings. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s workload grows exponentially, and the frame rates become more dependent on the RTX 5070’s capabilities. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 53.4 FPS, which is a 79% reduction from 1080p Ultra (125.4 FPS). This steep curve shows that 4K is the most demanding scenario, and the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, unable to maintain high frame rates at maximum settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the High preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality for this combo. At 1080p High, the system achieves 190.5 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many monitors, and at 1440p High, it hits 130.9 FPS, which is still excellent for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the combo manages 81.5 FPS, which is playable and provides a good visual experience without the performance hit of Ultra settings. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, drops to 125.4 FPS at 1080p, 86.3 FPS at 1440p, and 53.4 FPS at 4K, which may be below the target frame rate for some users.

For users with 1080p or 1440p monitors, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers high frame rates with minimal visual compromise. At 4K, the Medium preset (85.7 FPS) is a better option than High (81.5 FPS) if frame rate is a priority, but High offers a noticeable visual improvement for only a 5% frame rate loss. The Low preset, while achieving the highest frame rates (271.1 FPS at 1080p), sacrifices too much visual fidelity for most players. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot, providing a 60+ FPS experience even at 4K, which is the benchmark target for most gamers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 271.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 208.4 FPS, High at 190.5 FPS, and Ultra at 125.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 145.7 FPS, indicating a significant performance scale based on settings. At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop: Low yields 187.1 FPS, Medium 145.8 FPS, High 130.9 FPS, and Ultra 86.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 100.8 FPS, showing that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further, with Low averaging 112.4 FPS, Medium 85.7 FPS, High 81.5 FPS, and Ultra 53.4 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings always provide the highest frame rates, while Ultra provides the lowest. The data shows that the combo is capable of running Greedfall smoothly at 1080p and 1440p on any preset, but at 4K, users must choose between High (81.5 FPS) and Ultra (53.4 FPS) based on their preference for frame rate or visual quality.