Greedfall

# FAQ

Q: What is the comboRankInGame for this AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + RTX 2070 SUPER pairing in Greedfall?

A: This combination ranks 2,150 out of 3,703 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 167 FPS average. With High settings it drops to 119 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 76 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29,123. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, scores 29,093 (0.1% higher), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,940 (0.6% lower).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and an effective memory clock of 14 Gbps.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts, and what are its clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo averages 119 FPS; at 4K High, it averages 49 FPS — a drop of 70 FPS, or roughly 58.8% lower performance.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU104 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC with 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a configuration that proves adequate for Greedfall's demands at most settings, though the data shows clear limits at higher resolutions.

The GPU has 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, though Greedfall's rendering workload primarily leverages the traditional shader and texture throughput. The pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s provide the raw fill capacity needed for the game's environments and character detail. Floating-point performance comes in at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with FP16 at 18.12 TFLOPS.

In the broader benchmark landscape, this GPU holds a percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, 1% higher), the RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, 1.2% higher), and the Intel Arc B570 (20,556, 1.3% higher) — all within a tight performance band. The RTX 2070 SUPER's slightly lower score relative to these competitors indicates it sits at the edge of a performance tier.

The measured FPS data in Greedfall shows the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the combo achieves 167 FPS on Low and 119 FPS on High, suggesting headroom exists where the CPU can keep pace. At 4K, however, the GPU's throughput becomes the primary constraint: Ultra settings yield just 31 FPS average, and even Low settings produce 69 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (69 versus 31 FPS) highlights how the GPU's shading and memory bandwidth are taxed by higher fidelity settings.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is worth noting for Greedfall's texture-heavy scenes. At 4K Ultra, the combination of high-resolution textures, shadow maps, and post-processing effects likely approaches the memory limit, contributing to the steep performance drop from 54 FPS at Medium to 31 FPS at Ultra. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth helps mitigate some pressure, but the data indicates a clear ceiling for this GPU at 4K.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using TSMC's 7 nm process. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The base clock of 3.80 GHz can boost up to 4.70 GHz, which provides strong single-thread performance for game logic and physics calculations. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and includes 32 MB of L3 cache, plus 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800X demonstrates robust multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 15,476, while the single-core score is 1,574.5. Geekbench multicore reaches 11,036 with a single-core score of 2,032. The 3DMark results show scaling from 943 (single-thread) to 7,578 (max threads), indicating the CPU can effectively utilize its 16 threads when the workload demands it. PassMark multithread score is 27,732, with single-thread at 3,445.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 81, with an average benchmark score of 29,123. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H sits 0.1% higher at 29,093, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29,245 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29,270 (0.5% higher). The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT trails by 0.6% at 28,940. This positioning suggests the 5800X is a capable gaming CPU, though not at the very top of the chart.

In Greedfall specifically, the CPU's role is evident when examining FPS across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 167 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately at lower graphical loads. The high single-thread score of 1,574.5 in Cinebench R23 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 943 indicate the processor can handle the game's per-frame logic without becoming a severe bottleneck at moderate frame rates.

However, as resolution increases, the CPU's influence diminishes relative to the GPU. At 4K, even at Low settings (69 FPS average), the GPU becomes the limiting factor — the CPU has ample headroom to push higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough. This is consistent with the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores; the game is unlikely to fully saturate 16 threads at lower resolutions, but at 1080p Ultra (76 FPS), the balance between CPU and GPU shifts, with the GPU taking on more responsibility for the frame rate.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) across four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), with average FPS recorded for all configurations and min/max FPS available for Medium settings.

1920x1080: The combo delivers its highest performance here. Low settings produce 167 FPS average, Medium drops to 131 FPS (with min 112 and max 151), High yields 119 FPS, and Ultra settles at 76 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is 91 FPS, indicating that graphical fidelity has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution. The Medium preset's min FPS of 112 suggests the combo maintains playable frame rates even during demanding scenes.

2560x1440: At 1440p, performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium reaches 91 FPS (min 77, max 105), High produces 83 FPS, and Ultra drops to 53 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 63 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, reflecting the GPU's increasing workload. The Medium preset's min FPS of 77 remains above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating consistent performance for most gameplay scenarios.

3840x2160: At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 69 FPS, Medium drops to 54 FPS (min 46, max 63), High yields 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 38 FPS, showing that settings have a relatively smaller absolute impact at this resolution — the GPU is the dominant constraint. The Medium preset's min FPS of 46 indicates that even mid-range settings can experience noticeable frame drops in heavy scenes.

The overall pattern across resolutions shows that the combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming at high refresh rates, capable of 1440p at medium-to-high settings, and only viable at 4K with lower settings presets. The Ultra preset at 4K (31 FPS) is borderline unplayable for smooth gameplay, while Low at 4K (69 FPS) offers a playable experience.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Greedfall is 2,150 out of 3,703 tested combinations, placing it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems. This is a middle-of-the-pack result, reflecting a balanced pairing of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU from the previous generation.

The CPU's benchmark performance (average score 29,123, percentile 81) is notably stronger than the GPU's (average score 20,282, percentile 65). This disparity suggests the Ryzen 7 5800X provides more compute headroom than the RTX 2070 SUPER can fully utilize in Greedfall, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU saturates first. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: at 1080p Low (167 FPS), the CPU is likely near its limit for game logic, but at 4K Ultra (31 FPS), the GPU is clearly the bottleneck.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the database, the combo's performance aligns with its component rankings. The CPU sits within 0.6% of its closest competitors (Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at +0.1%, AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at -0.6%), while the GPU trails its nearest rivals by 1-1.5% (NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at -1%, Intel Arc A750 at -1.5%). This consistency across component benchmarks translates to a predictable in-game ranking — neither component dramatically outperforms or underperforms its expected tier.

The rank of 2,150 suggests that in Greedfall, this combo is outclassed by a substantial number of systems, likely those with newer GPUs or higher-end configurations. However, the measured FPS at 1080p and 1440p shows the combo remains competitive for mainstream gaming, with the upper-middle ranking reflecting its ability to handle the game at playable frame rates at standard resolutions.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p: The High preset (119 FPS average) offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, providing a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset (76 FPS) is also viable for players prioritizing fidelity, as it maintains a playable frame rate, though it sacrifices 43 FPS compared to High. The Low preset (167 FPS) is unnecessary for most displays unless targeting extremely high refresh rates, while Medium (131 FPS) offers a middle ground with a min FPS of 112.

For 1440p: The High preset (83 FPS average) is the recommended choice, delivering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while retaining good visual detail. The Medium preset (91 FPS) offers slightly better performance with a min FPS of 77, making it a safer option for consistent frame times. The Ultra preset (53 FPS) falls below 60 FPS and may introduce noticeable stutter in action scenes, so it is only recommended for players who prioritize image quality over smoothness. Low (116 FPS) provides a high-refresh-rate option if needed.

For 4K: The Low preset (69 FPS) is the only settings level that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset (54 FPS average, min 46) is borderline, with frame drops below 50 FPS in demanding scenes, but may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration. High (49 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) are not recommended for competitive or action-heavy play, as they fall below playable thresholds. Players with 4K displays should prioritize the Low preset to maintain smooth gameplay.

Overall, the data indicates that High settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, while 4K gaming requires sacrificing quality to achieve acceptable frame rates.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals the limiting component at each stage. Comparing the High preset across all three resolutions: 119 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K is 58.8%, showing that the GPU's rendering load scales steeply with pixel count.

For the Low preset, the scaling is similar but slightly less severe: 167 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p (a 30.5% drop), and 69 FPS at 4K (a 40.5% drop from 1440p). The smaller percentage drops at Low settings indicate that the CPU has more influence at lower graphical loads, but the GPU still dominates the scaling curve.

The Medium preset provides the most detailed data with min/max FPS values. At 1080p, the average is 131 FPS (min 112, max 151); at 1440p, it drops to 91 FPS (min 77, max 105); at 4K, it falls to 54 FPS (min 46, max 63). The min FPS values show that even at Medium settings, the combo can dip below 50 FPS at 4K, which may cause perceptible stuttering in action sequences.

The scaling pattern strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting component across all resolutions. The CPU's benchmark scores remain constant regardless of resolution, but the GPU's workload increases linearly with pixel count. At 1080p, the GPU can render frames fast enough to approach CPU limits, as evidenced by the 167 FPS Low result. As resolution increases, the GPU falls further behind, creating an expanding performance gap. This is confirmed by the Ultra preset, which shows the largest relative drop: 76 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K — a total reduction of 59.2% from 1080p to 4K.

The data suggests that for Greedfall, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary constraint at 1440p and above, while the Ryzen 7 5800X provides adequate headroom at 1080p. Players seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need a more powerful GPU, while those targeting 1080p at high refresh rates would benefit from a CPU with even stronger single-thread performance.