Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Radeon RX 580 pairing in Greedfall presents a study in contrast: a high-end 2020 CPU paired with an entry-level 2017 GPU. The data shows a combination that is heavily GPU-bound, where the processor's substantial headroom goes largely untapped at higher resolutions, yet the duo still delivers a playable experience at 1080p with specific settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data for this specific configuration.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Greedfall?*

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution that consistently provides a smooth experience. At this resolution, the average frame rates range from 37 FPS on Ultra to 81 FPS on Low, making it the only viable option for playable performance.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, scores 29093, making the Ryzen chip only 0.1% faster. It is also 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i5-13500HX.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which scores 12940, making the RX 580 0.1% slower. It is also 0.4% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the "Low" preset is the only one that exceeds 60 FPS, with an average of 81 FPS. The "High" preset comes close with 58 FPS, but it does not reach the 60 FPS threshold.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 1440p gaming in Greedfall?*

A: The data suggests 1440p is only playable on the "Low" preset, which achieves an average of 56 FPS. The "Medium" preset drops to 44 FPS, and "High" falls to 40 FPS, indicating a significant frame rate cost at this resolution for higher visual quality.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this specific combo among all tested configurations?

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3371 out of 3703 total combos tested in Greedfall, placing it in the lower percentile of all tested systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and it can boost up to 4.70 GHz. This is a powerful 7 nm desktop chip designed for the AM4 socket, and its benchmark scores reflect its high multi-threading capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 27732.

However, in Greedfall, the CPU's role is largely secondary. The data indicates that the frame rates are overwhelmingly dictated by the GPU's performance. For instance, at 1920x1080, the difference between the "Low" and "Ultra" presets is 44 FPS (81 vs 37), a massive swing that is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's performance, whether it scores 7586 in 3DMark's 16-thread test or 943 in the single-thread test, does not change this dynamic.

The CPU's high performance relative to the GPU is most apparent when considering the "Low" 1080p result. The 81 FPS average suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond its limits at lower resolutions. It is only when the GPU is pushed harder at higher resolutions and settings that the frame rates crash, confirming that the processor is not the bottleneck in this pairing. The CPU has ample headroom for this game, making it a non-factor in the measured results.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to the "Low" preset at 1920x1080. This setting yields an average of 81 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. This is the only preset that provides a clear margin for performance.

The "High" preset at 1920x1080 is the next best option, delivering an average of 58 FPS. This is a borderline result, close to but slightly below the 60 FPS target. It represents a significant visual upgrade over "Low" with a 23 FPS cost (81 to 58). For users with a 60Hz monitor who prioritize visual fidelity, this may be an acceptable trade-off, but it is not a locked 60 FPS experience.

The "Medium" preset at 1080p offers a middle ground at 64 FPS, but it is only 6 FPS faster than "High" while likely being visually inferior. The "Ultra" preset is not recommended, as it drops to 37 FPS at 1080p, a level that is not smooth for an action RPG. At higher resolutions, only the "Low" preset at 2560x1440, with 56 FPS, is worth considering; all other settings at 1440p and 4K produce averages below 44 FPS and should be avoided for a responsive experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, this configuration ranks 3371 out of 3703 combos in Greedfall. This places it in the bottom 9% of all systems tested, a reflection of the GPU's age and performance class. The RX 580's 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary reason for this low overall position.

This rank is a direct consequence of the GPU being the limiting factor. The CPU, which is in the 81st percentile, is far more capable than the GPU. The pairing creates a significant imbalance where the system's overall gaming performance is tethered to the weakest link. While the CPU is a top-tier performer, its power is irrelevant to the final frame rate in this game because the GPU cannot keep up.

The ranking indicates that any other combo with a more modern or higher-tier GPU would likely outperform this setup, even with a much weaker CPU. The 5800X provides a stable platform, but it cannot compensate for the RX 580's limitations. This specific pairing is a legacy configuration, and its rank in the database reflects that it is not a competitive option for Greedfall at higher settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is based on the Polaris 20 chip and the GCN 4.0 architecture. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 1340 MHz, and the memory runs at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The GPU is rated for a TDP of 185 W and requires a 450 W power supply.

In Greedfall, the RX 580 is the decisive component. The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern: performance scales directly with resolution and settings, with the GPU struggling under heavy loads. The benchmark results show its capabilities in other areas, but for gaming, the key metrics are the DirectX tests, where it scores 60 in the Passmark DirectX 11 test and 43 in the DirectX 12 test.

The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is not the primary bottleneck at the tested settings, as the frame rates drop consistently with resolution. The GPU's raw compute power, measured at 6.175 TFLOPS FP32, is simply insufficient for high-fidelity rendering in Greedfall. The data shows a stark difference between the 81 FPS at "Low" 1080p and the 15 FPS at "Ultra" 4K, a 66 FPS gap that highlights how quickly the GPU's capabilities are exhausted as the rendering workload increases. The GPU is the sole reason for the system's low rank, as its performance is the ceiling for the entire combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings.

1920x1080 (1080p): This is the only resolution where the combo is viable.

• Low: 81 FPS average.
• Medium: 64 FPS average, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS.
• High: 58 FPS average.
• Ultra: 37 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p): Performance drops significantly, making this resolution only suitable for the lowest setting.

• Low: 56 FPS average.
• Medium: 44 FPS average, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS.
• High: 40 FPS average.
• Ultra: 26 FPS average.

3840x2160 (4K): The GPU is overwhelmed at this resolution, making it unplayable.

• Low: 34 FPS average.
• Medium: 26 FPS average, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS.
• High: 24 FPS average.
• Ultra: 15 FPS average.

The data shows a clear linear progression. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on the "High" preset results in an 18 FPS drop (58 to 40). Moving from 1440p to 4K on the "High" preset results in a further 16 FPS drop (40 to 24). The "Ultra" preset is consistently the worst performer at every resolution, with a 44 FPS difference between "Low" and "Ultra" at 1080p, a 30 FPS difference at 1440p, and a 19 FPS difference at 4K. These numbers confirm that the user must sacrifice visual quality to achieve playable frame rates, with 1080p and "Low" or "High" settings being the only recommended configurations.