Greedfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile in Greedfall, with benchmark results showing a clear progression of frame rates across resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, while 4K performance remains playable but demands careful settings management. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, component roles, and ranking context to provide a comprehensive view of what this hardware pairing offers for this specific Action RPG.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly by settings preset. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 180.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 124.5 FPS at 2560x1440, representing a 31% reduction, then further drops to 75.7 FPS at 3840x2160, a 39% decline from the 1440p figure. This steepening curve from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as the limiting component at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s role diminishing as pixel count rises.

The Low preset shows the most dramatic scaling behavior. At 1080p, the system achieves 249.9 FPS, which drops to 171.4 FPS at 1440p (a 31% reduction) and then to 105.1 FPS at 4K (a 39% decline from 1440p). The fact that even at Low settings with 1080p the frame rate does not exceed 250 FPS suggests that there is a ceiling imposed by either the CPU or the game engine’s frame pacing, rather than the GPU being fully saturated. This is further supported by the relatively small gap between Low and Medium settings at 1080p (249.9 vs 194.2 FPS), which narrows as resolution increases.

Ultra settings produce the most constrained results, with 114.6 FPS at 1080p, 79.4 FPS at 1440p, and 49.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure falls below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combination cannot maintain high frame rates at maximum quality in 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p on Ultra shows a 31% drop, identical to the percentage observed on High and Low presets, suggesting a consistent GPU-bound behavior across all settings at these resolutions.

The resolution scaling analysis points to a system that is well-balanced at 1440p, where the GPU provides sufficient headroom for high refresh rates without being bottlenecked by the CPU. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, as evidenced by the larger percentage drops between 1440p and 4K compared to the 1080p to 1440p transition across all presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 brings substantial graphics capabilities to this pairing, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1920 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, deliver the raw throughput needed to drive Greedfall’s environments. The memory configuration proves adequate for the measured results, as even at 4K Ultra the system maintains an average of 49.9 FPS, indicating that the 12 GB frame buffer does not become a limiting factor at these settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, a delta of -0.6%, meaning the RTX 4070 trails by less than one percent in synthetic tests. This near-parity in synthetic benchmarks contrasts with the measured gaming performance, where the RTX 4070’s architecture-specific optimizations become apparent. The GPU’s directx 12 score of 103 and directx 11 score of 244 in Passmark tests provide context for its DirectX 12 Ultimate support, which Greedfall can leverage for modern rendering features.

The VRAM usage pattern is not directly measured, but the consistent performance across settings suggests that 12 GB is sufficient for this game’s texture and geometry demands. The 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports the high-resolution rendering required at 4K, where the pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s become critical for maintaining frame rates. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS provides the computational headroom needed for the game’s lighting and particle effects, particularly at higher settings presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 400th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 23.5% of all configurations. This rank reflects a strong overall performance, though not a top-tier position, indicating that there are many more powerful combinations available. The rank of 400 out of 1705 suggests that this pairing delivers above-average results for the game, likely due to the balanced nature of the CPU and GPU components.

The CPU’s individual benchmark performance provides context for this ranking. With an average benchmark score of 27606, the Ryzen 7 5800X sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, scores 27535, a deltaPct of 0.3%, meaning the 5800X is less than half a percent faster. The Intel Core i7-13700H scores 27716 with a deltaPct of -0.4%, placing it marginally ahead. These small deltas indicate that the CPU is not the primary differentiator in the combo’s ranking; instead, the GPU’s contribution drives the overall position.

The GPU’s ranking at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at a -0.6% delta, shows that the RTX 4070 is a mid-to-high-tier graphics solution. The combination of an 84th percentile CPU and 81st percentile GPU yields a 400th place overall ranking, which aligns with expectations for components that each sit comfortably above the median but below the extreme high-end. The measured FPS data supports this, showing that the combo can exceed 180 FPS at 1080p High but falls short of 50 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 180.3 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 114.6 FPS still provides a smooth experience while offering maximum visual quality. The Medium preset at 194.2 FPS offers a marginal improvement over High but with reduced visual fidelity, making High the better choice for 1080p gaming on this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 124.5 FPS, which comfortably supports high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 79.4 FPS, which remains playable but sacrifices the frame rate headroom that many users prefer. The Medium preset at 137.8 FPS provides a slight boost over High, but the visual quality reduction makes High the recommended choice for 1440p. The Low preset at 171.4 FPS offers the highest frame rates but with significantly reduced visual quality, which is not necessary given the performance available.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset delivers 75.7 FPS, which provides a playable experience for most users, though not at high refresh rates. The Ultra preset falls to 49.9 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced combat scenarios. The Medium preset at 82.7 FPS offers the best balance for 4K, providing a smooth frame rate while maintaining reasonable visual quality. The Low preset at 105.1 FPS gives the highest 4K performance but at a significant visual cost, making Medium the recommended choice for 4K gaming on this combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 124.5 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset achieves 79.4 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Can this setup handle 4K gaming in Greedfall?

A: Yes, but with compromises. The High preset at 3840x2160 reaches 75.7 FPS, while Medium achieves 82.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 49.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800’s 27535 and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700H’s 27716.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 249.9 FPS while Ultra achieves 114.6 FPS, a difference of 135.3 FPS or roughly a 54% reduction in performance.

Q: How does the GPU’s synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56’s 37507, placing the two nearly identical in synthetic tests.

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

A: The combination ranks 400th out of 1705 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the top 23.5% of all configurations tested.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X provides the processing foundation for this combo, with 8 cores and 16 threads operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process, delivers strong single-thread performance that is critical for Greedfall’s game logic and physics calculations. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth ensure that data flows efficiently to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s benchmark results illustrate its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the 5800X scores 23571 in multicore and 3327 in singlecore tests, while Geekbench shows 10220 in multicore and 2194 in singlecore. Passmark multithread score of 27732 and single thread score of 3445 further confirm its balanced performance profile. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 943 in single-thread to 7578 in max-threads, indicating that the CPU efficiently utilizes its 16 threads when needed.

At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 249.9 FPS, which approaches the practical limit for many display configurations. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates, but the measured ceiling indicates that either the CPU or game engine imposes a limit around this level. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at a 0.3% delta, places it in a strong position for gaming workloads. The 105 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a straightforward component to integrate into a system, though the 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die highlight the density of the Zen 3 design. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint on performance.