Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical presets. When paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, the benchmark data reveals a system capable of extremely high frame rates at 1080p, but one that requires careful settings management to maintain smooth performance at 4K. The measured results indicate a configuration where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures it rarely limits the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a clear and predictable pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 209.7 at 1080p to 146.9 at 1440p, and finally to 86.7 at 4K. This represents a 58.7% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but not unexpected for a game with Greedfall’s visual fidelity. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is particularly steep, with a 41% performance loss, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily taxed at the higher pixel count.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is approaching a CPU-limited ceiling at lower settings. The jump from Low to High at 1080p only costs 84 FPS (293.7 to 209.7), but the difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 91.8 FPS (293.7 to 201.9). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution increases, while at 1080p the Ryzen 7 5800X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than capable of feeding the graphics card. For users targeting 4K, the data shows that even High settings will not guarantee a locked 60 FPS, as the average of 86.7 FPS suggests occasional drops below that threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process, provides substantial computational headroom for Greedfall. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, deliver strong multi-threaded performance that is evident in synthetic benchmarks. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23571 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 indicate a processor that can handle complex game logic and AI calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 3327, is also robust for a game that may rely on single-core-intensive tasks.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 84 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27606, places it in a strong position. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800X is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.3% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (-0.4% delta), but slightly behind the Intel Core i7-13700H (-0.4% delta) and Intel Core i5-12600KF (-0.8% delta). In Greedfall specifically, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (293.7) suggests that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor, as this frame rate far exceeds what most displays can show. The 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game’s open-world environments.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 135.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows that High settings at 1080p (209.7 FPS) offer a 54.6% improvement over Ultra, making High the recommended choice for competitive play or maximum smoothness. For 1440p, High settings (146.9 FPS) provide an excellent balance, while Ultra (90.3 FPS) remains playable but may cause noticeable drops in demanding scenes. Medium settings at 1440p (158.5 FPS) are slightly faster than High and could be considered if frame rate stability is prioritized over visual fidelity.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. High settings (86.7 FPS) are the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, but users seeking a more consistent experience should consider Medium settings (93.4 FPS), which offer a 7.7% improvement over High. Ultra at 4K (55.9 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 4K (120.9 FPS) are viable for users who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the visual quality loss is significant. The data indicates that for most users, High at 1440p provides the best combination of visual quality and performance, while 4K users should settle for High or Medium depending on their tolerance for frame rate fluctuations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations, the Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the RTX 4070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 219 out of 1705 tested combinations for Greedfall. This places the configuration in the top 12.8% of all tested systems, demonstrating that it is a high-performing setup for this specific title. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, where both the CPU and GPU contribute meaningfully to the overall frame rates without one component severely limiting the other.

The percentile ranking of the GPU (85th percentile among all GPUs) and CPU (84th percentile among all CPUs) are closely aligned, suggesting that this combination is well-matched for Greedfall’s rendering demands. The RTX 4070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 44900 and its position relative to rivals such as the RTX 5090 Mobile (-0.6% delta) and Intel Arc A730M (-1.5% delta) indicate that it is a top-tier graphics card. The combo’s rank of 219 out of 1705 suggests that while there are faster combinations, this setup is firmly in the upper echelon of performance for this game, making it a strong choice for high-resolution gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, is the primary driver of Greedfall’s visual performance. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game’s textures and effects at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2610 MHz and 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power enable high fill rates, as evidenced by the pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. The 7680 shading units and 80 ROPs ensure that the card can handle the complex lighting and shadow calculations required by Greedfall’s action RPG environments.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 85 places it above the vast majority of graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 44900. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% faster) and the Intel Arc A730M (1.5% faster), but it also outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 1.6%. In Greedfall, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly critical as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 55.9 FPS, which is 60% lower than at 1080p Ultra (135.6 FPS), highlighting the significant workload placed on the GPU at higher resolutions. The card’s 285 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a power-hungry component, but the measured performance justifies this for users seeking high-fidelity gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 Ti delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 293.7 FPS, Medium yields 228.4 FPS, High achieves 209.7 FPS, and Ultra still manages 135.6 FPS. The differences between Low and High are substantial (84 FPS), but even Ultra provides frame rates that exceed most 144Hz monitors’ capabilities. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is not CPU-limited, as the Ryzen 7 5800X can comfortably maintain these high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but starts to show the GPU’s workload. Low settings average 201.9 FPS, Medium 158.5 FPS, High 146.9 FPS, and Ultra 90.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 56.6 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant penalty. At 4K (3840x2160), the frame rates become more moderate: Low averages 120.9 FPS, Medium 93.4 FPS, High 86.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55.9 FPS. The step from Medium to High at 4K costs only 6.7 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 30.8 FPS, making Ultra a poor choice for 4K gaming. Overall, the measured data shows a consistent scaling pattern where each resolution increase requires a corresponding reduction in settings to maintain target frame rates, with the GPU being the definitive limiting factor at 4K.